In this high-energy and heart-filled LIVE episode of What’s the Reason for This Podcast, we sit down with the full crew of Magoo—one of Colorado’s most exciting rising bluegrass-jam outfits. The boys share hilarious stories, wild origin tales, and honest reflections on their musical journey, from School of Rock performances in KISS 😜 makeup to shredding Telluride’s contest stage.

🎸 Courtlyn talks about swapping his electric guitar for flatpicking during the pandemic and shares his roots in the Texas band Podunk and eventual pivot to the Mandolin.

👋 Dylan reflects on his hand issues early on and what he did to overcome the injury and eventually switching to the Dobro.

🐸 Eric reveals the unexpected guitar skills that led to the birth of the current trio.

🧸 Denton enters the pod late, only to casually drop the story of getting mauled by a grizzly bear—and how it led to buying his first bass. (Yes, really.)

Together, they break down what it means to write music as a collective, how the band evolved with Denton’s addition, and what the future holds as they kick off their first national tour! 🚌🔥

Oh, and there's Slim Jim engagements, overdrive pedals, XXL shirt complaints, and a firm promise of a future bear-themed set. 🐻🎶

Tour stops, new music vibes, cover song chaos, and lots of laughs—this one’s packed.

🎵 Catch Magoo live and support the band as they climb faster than a mountain goat on Colombian nose candy!