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What does it REALLY take to write country songs in Nashville? And what happens to all the terrible song ideas that never make it out of the writing room? 😂

On Episode 149 of God's Country Podcast, brothers Reid and Dan Isbell (The Brothers Hunt) pull back the curtain on Nashville songwriting, sharing their worst country song ideas, hilarious writing-room stories, and the reality of trying to make it in the country music industry.

From ridiculous song titles like "Grill Marks" and "Last Biscuit" to stories involving Luke Bryan, Rhett Akins, and some of Nashville's most talented songwriters, the brothers give an inside look at the personalities, friendships, and creative process behind country music.

They also get serious about the artists who deserve more recognition, including Ashland Craft, Channing Wilson, and other incredible voices that haven't received the mainstream attention they deserve.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Whether you're an aspiring Nashville songwriter, a die-hard country music fan, or just love hearing the untold stories behind the music, this episode delivers plenty of laughs, honest conversations, and an inside look at Music City.

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Hosted by Reid and Dan Isbell, God's Country Podcast brings together country music, hunting, the outdoors, faith, and real-life stories with some of the biggest names in country music.

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Reid's West Tennessee bow hunt for a mature whitetail turned into an emotional deer recovery he won’t forget. A 38-yard shot, a disappearing blood trail, and a tracking dog named Rocky had the boys hanging on until the very end.

This week on God’s Country, Reid and Dan Isbell—the Brothers Hunt—tell the full story of their number-one target buck. After months of trail camera scouting and food plot work, the opportunity came just minutes into their first sit. What followed tested their patience, their confidence, and their faith.

The guys break down:
• How an October cold front put their target buck on his feet
• The shot and the buck’s split-second reaction
• Why they backed out and waited overnight
• How Rocky and his handler, Rick, tracked the deer when the blood trail disappeared
• The lesson behind taking “the next right step” and trusting God with what you can’t control

Plus, Dan and Reid debate Starbucks tipping culture, share a wild deer camp story, and give a shout-out to Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter.

Have you ever had a deer recovery that put you through the wringer? Tell us your story in the comments.

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hunter sees something that makes him quit hunting for good. A $35 farmhouse door comes with an unwanted surprise. And Dan and Reid might never walk to a deer stand in the dark again.

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Two-time World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy joins God’s Country for the powerful story behind his grandmother’s World Series prediction—and why chasing a big buck gives him the same adrenaline as pitching on baseball’s biggest stage.

Jake catches up with longtime friends Dan and Reid Isbell about his journey from Mobile, Alabama, to the major leagues, winning with the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants, and the family connection that made his first start at Fenway Park unforgettable.

Plus, Jake shares his perspective on the Atlanta Braves, small ball versus analytics, and how a mental coach helped him handle the pressure of pitching in the big leagues. The boys also revisit a spring-training trip involving bowfishing in a retirement community, an unhappy neighbor, and some very memorable turkey sandwiches.

In this episode:
• His grandmother’s prediction before the 2013 World Series
• The connection between buck fever and World Series pressure
• The Red Clay Strays’ early days in Mobile
• Why Jake believes strikeouts and small ball still matter
• Hunting whitetails and making time for his kids
• How Jake supported Dan and Reid before the hits and the podcast
• A $1,000 “Small Town Saturday Night” challenge

It’s baseball, country music, hunting, family, and the people who believe in you before anyone else does.

What’s the bigger adrenaline rush: a trophy buck walking into bow range or pitching with the bases loaded in the World Series? Tell us in the comments.

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Ella Langley’s Tulsa concert cancellation goes to Country Music Court, and Dan and Reid Isbell explain why they’re backing her decision. Plus, the brothers break down October deer hunting, why big bucks disappear from trail cameras, and how to adjust your strategy before the whitetail rut.

On this episode of God’s Country Podcast, it’s a fall BROPOD packed with country music, hunting advice, football, and questionable Southern snake stories. Dan and Reid debate whether the “October lull” is really about deer changing food sources, when to move your trail cameras to scrapes, and why hunting without a plan might teach a buck YOUR pattern.

Away from the deer woods, the brothers put horror movie fans on trial—because apparently liking scary movies disqualifies you from babysitting their kids. They also get into Kentucky football, playoff baseball, and the baby copperhead legends their dads told them growing up.

In this episode:
• Ella Langley’s concert cancellation and the Country Music Court verdict
• October bow hunting, acorns, food plots, and pre-rut buck movement
• Trail camera placement and scouting community scrapes
• When to hunt a mature buck returning to your property
• Scary movies, Halloween, and a very questionable babysitting rule
• Kentucky football and baseball’s strike zone debate
• Baby copperhead myths and Southern folklore

Do you trust people who love scary movies? And are your bucks still showing up on camera? Tell us in the comments.

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Bobby Pinson shares the story behind Toby Keith’s “Made in America” and the late-night phone call telling him his friend was gone—just as a band nearby started playing “How Do You Like Me Now?!”

This week on God’s Country, hit country songwriter Bobby Pinson joins brothers Dan and Reid Isbell, also known as The Brothers Hunt, for an unforgettable conversation about Toby Keith, the stories behind the songs, and the hard-earned lessons that make country music matter.

Bobby opens up about the friendship that made Toby feel like a brother, how a conversation with Trace Adkins sparked “Made in America,” and what he learned from writing alongside one of country music’s most unmistakable voices.

Then things get wild: Bobby tells the story of his backyard elk escaping onto a Tennessee highway, a ski-slope confrontation with Toby, and how Rhett Akins got him hooked on turkey hunting.

Plus, hear the unexpected origin of Eric Church’s “Some of It,” an acoustic performance of the song, and the powerful story of a listener who said “Don’t Ask Me How I Know” saved his life.

Along the way: faith, family, American pride, estate-sale hustles, and Bobby’s unfiltered take on songwriting, AI, and staying yourself in a changing Nashville.

👇 What’s your favorite piece of wisdom from Bobby? Drop it in the comments—and check out the Grizzly cooler giveaway mentioned in the episode.

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Jaren Johnston joins Dan and Reid Isbell on God’s Country for stories from his life as the frontman of The Cadillac Three and the songwriter behind hits including “Raise ’Em Up,” “Beachin’” and “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s.”

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Deer season is almost here, and the Isbell brothers are back with opening-day deer hunting advice, grizzly bear debates, country music hot takes, and a few stories they probably should’ve kept to themselves. 😂

On this episode of God’s Country, Dan and Reid break down the biggest mistakes hunters make on opening day, when to hunt a nocturnal buck, why the first cold front matters, and what to do when your target buck disappears from your trail cameras.

But this wouldn’t be a Brothers Hunt episode without things going completely off the rails. Dan tells the horrifying story of a maggot flying straight into his Croc, Reid explains how a golf ball nearly took his head off, and the brothers debate which hunting buddy they’d trust to save them from a charging grizzly bear. There’s also a dead-mouse pep talk and a wild cottonmouth story.

Then it’s time for Country Music Court: Is Carrie Underwood’s revamped Sunday Night Football intro guilty or not guilty? The brothers weigh in on Ella Langley, hunting, and why country artists should be able to be exactly who they sing about.

In this episode:

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00:00:00 Intro

00:06:00 What You Mad At?

00:07:00 Jordon Almost Takes Reid Out With a Golf Ball

00:11:00 The Maggot in the Croc Story

00:18:00 Alaskan Hunter Survives a Brown Bear Attack

00:24:00 Who Would You Trust Against a Grizzly?

00:30:00 Opening Day Deer Hunting Advice

00:36:00 How to Hunt a Nocturnal Buck

00:40:00 What to Do When Your Target Buck Disappears

00:47:00 Country Music Court

00:48:00 Carrie Underwood’s Sunday Night Football Intro

00:53:00 Ella Langley, Hunting & Country Music Authenticity

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Jason Phelps joins Reid and Dan Isbell after an unforgettable week chasing elk and antelope in Utah with Luke Combs and friends. The founder of Phelps Game Calls breaks down the calling strategies that consistently bring bulls within bow range—and the common mistakes that keep hunters from getting it done.

Jason shares the incredible story of calling in a 370-inch bull that helped put Phelps Game Calls on the map, explains the difference between location and challenge bugles, and reveals why woodsmanship matters more than owning the latest hunting gear. He also gives practical advice for Southern and first-time elk hunters who want to plan a DIY public-land hunt out West.

Plus, Reid and Dan recap their Utah antelope hunts, share the wild story of a stolen cellular trail camera that kept sending photos to its owner, and announce the winner of their huge subscriber giveaway.

In this episode:

If you love elk hunting, turkey hunting, public-land adventures, country music and the outdoors, subscribe to God’s Country and join The Brothers Hunt every week.

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100K GIVEAWAY EPISODE

Reid and Dan Isbell celebrate 100K FOLLOWERS with their biggest giveaway yet and pay a heartfelt musical tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton.The brothers are giving one lucky fan thousands of dollars’ worth of gear— Listen through the end of the episode to find out how to enter!

Reid and Dan also summon Kacey Musgraves to Country Music Court, relive their disastrous $500 Nashville steakhouse experience and discover Snoop Dogg’s $10,000-a-month ice cream job. Plus, they explain how a family trip to see Paw Patrol cost nearly $100, why deer destroyed their entire sunflower field and how dream hunting trips feel different once you have a wife and kids waiting at home.

You’ll also hear Grandy's late-night story involving 87 doves, an improvised “What You Mad At?” rap and one important reminder: if you’re mad at your grandma, you might be the problem.

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