Stay Ready: The Podcast

Back with another episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt sits down with CJ Solar. CJ is a country music singer/songwriter from Baton Rouge, LA. He is most known for co-writing the #1 smash hit "Up Down" for Morgan Wallen. He also has writing credits for another #1 song, "Some Girls" by Jameson Rogers. Throughout his career he written songs for the likes of Jason Aldean, Jerrod Neimann, Justin Moore and many others. As a performer, he's went on tour with Lynard Skynard, .38 Special, Gary Allan, Chris Janson and Han Williams Jr. 

Listen in as Matt and CJ discuss his other loves besides music  including his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which he has received a blue belt in. They also discuss how he got into music and how is parents were both avid musicians but due to their careers they did not get to play much in their spare time. They touch on his band that her formed with his brothers and played local coffee shops, his charity work with CreatiVets, the songwriting journey, having those number one songs, his musical influences and so much more on the latest episode of Stay Ready The Podcast. 

We're back with another episode of Stay Ready The Podcast. Matt and Scott sit down to talk all things Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Scott's accomplishments at work and upcoming vacation as well as some Grammy recap. 

After such an amazing Super Bowl this past weekend, it's only fitting for the two of them to go over everything that happened. They discuss how the first half of the game was so boring very defensive oriented. Travis Kelce was held to only 1 catch and there was only a touchdown and field goal scored before half by the 49ers. Their conversation then shifts to the halftime show, which both agree Usher did an amazing job and it was really awesome seeing all of the guests he brought with him (Ludacris, Lil Jon, Alicia Keys and HER). After this discussion they get back into their game recap and go over everything that happened in the second half before Patrick Mahomes delivered another Super Bowl ring to Kansas City. 

During the episode they touch on some personal aspects involving Scott's job and his upcoming trip to Mexico. Scott talks about what he's accomplished as well as more detail about what he does outside of the podcast. 

Matt then touches on the topic of the Grammys. He did not watch this year's show due to it being too political and not rewarding those artists who deserve the awards; mainly Morgan Wallen. After having the best streaming numbers of 2023 and breaking many records he was not nominated for any major award that night. Scott brings up a Drake quote talking about how those who did not win should not be discouraged because the awards are based on votes by people who remain anonymous. 

Listen in as the touch on a ton of recent topics from the Super Bowl to Taylor Swift, to the Grammys and so much more! 

On this episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt sits down with songer/ songwriter Cole Taylor. Cole is an in-demand country songwriter, with Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice and others lining up to record his songs. He also has 3 number #1 songs to his name and several top 20 hits. 

Cole sits down to discuss and answer questions on several topics including his music and career. He also goes into detail about his journey to the Music City, how Nashville is a 10-year town, the number one hits he's wrote, how he trusted God when he decided it would be more beneficial to stick with songwriting instead of focusing on performing and much more. 

Listen in as Matt, Scott and Cole have a wholesome conversation that highlights a lot about how Cole to where is he now and how faith is played a major part of that success.

Matt is back with another episode of Stay Ready The Podcast and he's brought back his good buddy and former guest, Jared Stillman. With the NFL season nearing its end here soon, Matt and Jared sit down to discuss the recent coaching hire made by the Titans, conspiracies with the referees and the viral picture that shows the Super Bowl logo featuring team colors that has correctly predicted the past 2 years' matchups. Could we see 3? It's definitely possible with the Ravens and 49ers favorites going into the games this weekend. They also discuss a topic that means a lot to Jared, analytics. He gives his honest opinion on how the game is changing with more coaches going with "analytics" to make crucial game decisions. 

To wrap this episode up, Matt and Jared make their Super Bowl predictions. Let's listen and then see who ends up being correct come Sunday night!

Back with another episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt sits down to talk all things NFL Wild Card Weekend, discuss the upcoming divisional round and who he's picking to win, Scott's late breaking news about Mike McCarthy, the first band to open a bar in midtown here in Nashville and so much more! 

On this episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt and Scott sit down with Titans insider Jared Stillman to discuss all things NFL and college football. This week has been a rollercoaster for a ton of fan bases (mainly the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots and Alabama Crimson Tide) who's teams have made coaching changes. In Tennessee, Mike Vrabel was fired abruptly, Bill Belichick stepped down in New England and Nick Saban retired at Alabama. The guys discuss whether Vrabel's firing was justified, if he's replacing Belichick in New England and who's going to coach 'Bama next season.

They also talk NFL playoffs and give their picks, the Russell Wilson drama and how Matt's time in Chicago with the Bears went! Matt also gives some insight on playing for Vrabel, how the salary cap isn't real and even answer's some of Jared's questions on how things are done in the league! 

Matt and Scott sit down to record Stay Ready's last podcast of 2023! On this episode, they open up about the tightly contested NFL playoff race, the Aaron Rodgers saga which had him come back on the Jets active roster, Scotts water fasting, Matt's holiday snacking and training and much more. 

Next, they get back into main topic of the podcast which is recapping 2023. From personal highlights to podcast highlights, Matt and Scott touch on what they feel were the best highlights of the year!

Listen in as they close out the year on a high note and start the new year fresh and ready to make it one for the books! 

On this episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt sits down with singer/songwriter Jordan Rowe. Jordan is the leader of Music Row Ministries. Music Row Ministries is a Bible study located in the heart of downtown Nashville that brings together musicians to worship and fellowship. Jordan also recently released his hit single "Boots In A Bar." 

Listen in as Matt and Jordan catch-up and discuss Jordan's Christmas plans, the amount of Georgia musicians that have moved to Nashville, deer hunting, Georgia football and their bowl game and much more. 

The two of them dive into how Jordan and his buddy Jason came up and executed the idea of a bible study in Nashville. Going from a couple of questions to create topics for sessions to baptizing 3 people in the parking lot, Music Row Ministries really took off for Jordan; so much so that they are now starting a women's Music Row Ministries. 

On this episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt and Scott sit down with Scott's old freshman roommate Mac Hereford. Mac is a former wide receiver for the University of Alabama. Listen in as the three of them go in depth about Mac's time with Bama football as a walk on, being around a receiving corp that included DeVonta Smith, Jerry Jeudy, Calving Ridley and Henry Ruggs to name a few, being a white wide receiver, some of his best memories from college, his relationship with New York Jets stars Quinnen and Quincy Williams, what he's up to now and so much more! 

Back with another episode of Stay Ready The Podcast, Matt brings his good buddy Eric Van Houten on to chat! Eric is a country music singer/songwriter from Buffalo, NY but now resides in Nashville, TN. Eric is not your typical country artist. He brings his high energy and new age songwriting styles to life through his music. Over the last few years Eric has been on tour with artists such as Canaan Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, Kip Moore, The Cadillac Three, Michael Ray, Chris Young, Jake Owen, Old Dominion, and many more. 

Listen in as the man with no plan B and Matt  talk about his career, being a member of Bills Mafia, best place to eat chicken wings in Buffalo, his take on the CMA controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen and Jellyroll and much more!