In this episode of the Sailor Jimmy podcast, host Jimmy Rodgers introduces his guests, Chad Cooke and Kevin Pool of the Chad Cooke Band. The episode covers their journey as musicians, their upcoming participation in the Concert in the Country fundraiser for Boots for Troops, and their respect for military service members.

Key Points:

• Jimmy introduces the episode and acknowledges their sponsors.
• Featuring the 2022 Texas Country Music Association Band of the Year.
• Jimmy discusses the Concert in the Country fundraiser for Boots for Troops.
• Chad Cooke and Kevin Pool express their respect for military service members.
• Chad's twin sister serves in the Air Force, and both their families have military backgrounds.
• They share their excitement about being part of the Boots for Troops event.
• Chad Cooke and Kevin Pool describe how they met and formed the band.
• Chad shares his initial motivation to make extra money while job hunting.
• They recount how they recruited band members and the journey to becoming the Chad Cooke band.
• Chad Cooke initially mentions Donald Trump but later considers Deion Sanders due to his involvement in Colorado football.
• They discuss Deion Sanders' influence in college football and his coaching of his sons.
• The conversation veers towards historical figures, with Kevin Pool expressing interest in spending time with Joe Diffie.
• Chad Cooke reflects on his great-grandfather, who served in World War Two and introduced him to history.
• They discuss the importance of understanding history, as historical accounts may change over time.
• Chad Cooke and Kevin Pool share exciting news about their upcoming single, "Same Place Twice," set to release on October 6th.
• Jimmy promotes their music and mentions their performance at the Concert in the Country on October 20th.

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://boots4troops.com/

https://www.chadcookeband.com/bio

SPONSORS:

https://www.captainbrads.com/