Can you talk to a seven-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor and not talk about the news? Joe and John did it as the trio dove into her amazing young career touring with a Japanese pop star, why she married a Vanderbilt sports star, and her affection for an aging rock and roll star. Can she sing? Oh, she can sing. If this episode doesn’t put a smile on your face, it just can’t happen. AMONG THE TOPICS: LEAVING HOME AT 17, TRACY AND JOHN’S SINGING DUET, SURVIVING A HORRIBLE CRASH AND WHY SHE CAME BACK TO NASHVILLE.

Meet Matthew Charles, incarcerated for more than 20 years only to be a guest of the President at a State of the Union address. Denied the chance to rent an apartment, Kim Kardashian entered his life and now he spends him time working on behalf of other drug offenders who have decades-long sentences. Matthew’s grace and dignity is incredibly inspiring as he explains how his upbringing led him down the path of crime, and why he owns his mistakes in rebuilding his life from scratch. AMONG THE TOPICS: DON’T SELL TO A SOLDIER, HIS MEETING IN THE OVAL OFFICE, KIM’S GENEROSITY AND HOW TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT SECOND TIME, ACTUALLY THIRD TIME AROUND.

From 1974’s Top 10 hit “Keep on Smilin” with Wet Willie to his Grammy winning vocals with the Fisk Jubilee Singers decades later, Jimmy has had a front row seat to music’s evolution. His whimsical style and powerful pipes are instantly recognizable. His resume includes collaborations with the Allman Brothers, Jeff Beck, Jason Isbell, the Marshall Tucker Band and Hank Williams Jr. to name a few. Enjoy an oratorical journey that spans more than 50 years that is guaranteed to put a pep in your step and a smile in your heart. AMONG THE TOPICS: INSPIRATION BEHIND “KEEP ON SMILIN”, DAD SAYS, “GO FOR IT”, LIGHT DURING THE PANDEMIC AND A GLORIOUS NIGHT AT THE RYMAN.

Ben is the Managing Director and Market Leader at Aon Tennessee, but so much more. His FOB “Friends of Ben” network stretches across the country and has raised money and awareness for many causes including Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. His life skills advice, compiled in “Don’t Leave the Locker room of the Super Bowl,” is a must read for anyone trying to success in business and life. AMONG THE TOPICS: REUNITING WITH DEION SANDERS, FALLING ASLEEP IN A BOARD MEETING, AND HIS MIRACLE 9/11 STORY.

Elected in 2002, some of his constituents who now vote, weren’t even born when Daron Hall assumed the position of Davidson County Sheriff. Now in his 6th term, the former Western Kentucky football player banters with Joe and John about his many college years and experiences. From the “it’s a small world” department, Joe and the sheriff go back decades! The guest explains why he almost didn’t go into law enforcement and what changed his mind. Would he ever pursue the mayor’s office? Listen to find out. The only Tennessee sheriff to serve as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, Hall goes into detail why he didn’t accept an invitation to the White House. It’s not what you think. AMONG THE TOPICS: FORCED TO PUNT IN COLLEGE, WHY MUSTANGS RULE, WHY RADIOS ARE FASTER THAN CARS, AND THE FUTURE OF NASHVILLE LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Not many people can say they’ve been working in their chosen profession since the age of 10. Warner continues to leave his mark in several genres including Alt Country, Americana. As a member of Jason and The Scorchers, he found no issue combining country and punk music. This raw interview takes a deep dive into life as an uber-talented musician, his road to sobriety and his biggest musical influences. His zest for life is contagious. Just listen for yourself. AMONG THE TOPICS: NO CHILD LABOR LAWS, LIVIN’ ON THE ROAD, AND MAKING NASHVILLE A ROCK ‘N ROLL TOWN.

Earning his pilot’s license at age 17, Kevin, was destined to build an aviation company.  Flight Solutions is the gold standard for charter flight and the Middle Tennessee native is among the most decorated pilots with his degrees and advanced training.  He shares his passion and entrepreneurial spirit in this podcast with words of wisdom regarding building a company.  He also gives you the inside story on how flying one of country music’s icons influenced his life.  There are plenty of laughs as Kevin’s connections to Joe and John are revealed.   AMONG THE TOPICS:  BORN TO FLY, A REDHEAD FOR THE AGES, PROUD PAPA, AND WISHING ON A STAR.

Journalism was in Frank’s blood from about the time the doctor spanked him to give him breath.  Sutherland, a long-time investigative reporter, rose to the highest post at the Tennessean newspaper.  He succeeded the legendary John Seigenthaler and among his first big challenges, covering the 2000 Presidential election that wasn’t decided for weeks.  Among his first big scoops, going undercover to expose abuses at a mental ward.  Oh, we can’t forget he wrote a wine column and offers advice on the best value grape juice.  AMONG THE TOPICS:  THE HEADLINE THE DAY AFTER 2000 ELECTION DAY WAS…, WHY JOURNALISTS CAN’T DO WHAT HE DID BACK IN THE DAY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE THE DEVIL.

For more than 25 years, Brad has chronicled the lives of Nashville notables and extraordinary feats of the rest of us.  Beginning his journalist career as a crime reporter, Brad pivoted to his highly popular “Brad About You” society column inside the first page of the Tennessean.  For years, “you made it” if your name appeared.  Lured by News-2 to take his scoops to TV, Brad’s spectacular fall from grace (2 DUI’s), has led to 12 years sober and the admiration of among the great comebacks in Nashville’s social scene.  The compliments and zingers are non-stop in this fast paced, emotional conversation focusing on the ever-changing Nashville landscape.  AMONG THE TOPICS:  BRAD’S ASCENT TO CELEBRITY STATUS COVERING CELEBRITIES, WHY TV ISN’T HIS FREQUENCY, WHO SAVED HIM FROM ROCK BOTTOM AND THE TIME JOHN AND BRAD WERE TAKEN TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE.

Tia Sillers has a contagious enthusiasm for life and self-evaluation.  Her pensive, thoughtful approach to songwriting led to “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd single “Blue on Black.”  Sillers has written more than 40 singles in multiple formats including numerous films, television shows and commercials.  She has incredible perspective on this chapter in her life, losing her husband, Mark Shelby - an incredibly talent guitarist and songwriter - to cancer.  Once you listen to just a few minutes of Tia on this podcast, you’ll be sucked into the conversation and crave to know her better.   AMONG THE TOPICS:  BYCYCLING TO THE BLUEBIRD, WHY SHE HAS NO PET PEEVES, THE BACK STORY ON “BLUE ON BLACK” LYRICS, AND LOOKING FOR ANOTHER LOVE.