Whiskey Riff Raff

The legendary Travis Tritt joins us to talk his iconic "WWE" style back in the day, his new album 'Set In Stone,' smoking in bars and payphones, still getting nervous before a show, inexperienced new artists, writing your own songs, "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," Twitter trolls, tequila shots with Guy Fieri, the career-changing advice Waylon Jennings gave him, recording with Dave Cobb, touring with Brooks & Dunn, the Kentucky Derby and more.

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John R. Miller joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming album 'Depreciated,' working with Tyler Childers, growing up in West Virginia, the struggles of the road, drinking vodka for breakfast, moving to Nashville and getting sober, psychedelics, accidentally doing DMT, sustainable gardening and more.

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Vincent Neil Emerson joins us to discuss his upcoming self-titled album, being compared to John Prine, working alongside Rodney Crowell and Colter Wall, his musical heroes, sad country songs, if aliens are real, the best BBQ in Texas and more.

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Jon Randall discusses his stellar Marfa Tapes project alongside Miranda Lambert and Jack Ingram, drinking tequila and hitting record, the "rawness" of the project, the changing Nashville scene, authenticity, producing for Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum, writing "Whiskey Lullaby," watered down country radio, when country music became a "party," discovering Tyler Childers way back in the day, and more.

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Drew Parker joins the podcast to discuss writing hits for Luke Combs, how Cody Johnson might have the best live show in the business, the revitalization of the '90s country sound, how authenticity always wins, his Randy Travis shoutout, challenging Chris Stapleton to the ice bucket challenge, Post Malone, the wild Chris Gaines/Garth Brooks saga, and a ton more.

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Cody Johnson announces the release of his upcoming double album, 'Human.' Discusses his search for '90s country songs, his upcoming 'Dear Rodeo' documentary, being "too rodeo for radio," why he will always support veterans and first responders, maintaining creative control after his record deal, authenticity and not chasing trends, the "sellout" conversation, getting into the cologne game, ropin' and ridin', meeting your heroes, hangover cures, and more.

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Chase Bryant details his comeback to country music, his suicide attempt, his frustrations with the major-label music industry, pressures to conform to the industry molds, losing yourself in the midst of chasing success, moving back to Texas, his upcoming album, creative freedom, his newfound joy in making music, and more.

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NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney joins us to talk the recent growth of NASCAR, the misconceptions about the sport, his dog Sturgill, meeting Tyler Childers and Colter Wall, NASCAR/driving songs, what he would listen to in the car, racing hungover, peeing during a race, his pre-race routine, appearing in movies, inviting Reba to his Championship party and more.

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Two of Texas' finest, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen, join us to discuss their incredible 'Hold My Beer' project, fans bringing a full-size fridge to a show, slapping the bag, the Rangers game with Koe Wetzel, the craziness of Larry Joe Taylor Fest, the struggle of being a musician in Austin these days, the Texas vs Nashville comparisons, trying to make money solely as a songwriter, the mythical George Strait, McConaughey for President, and more.

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Jameson joins the podcast to discuss his journey in country music, torture shots, Luke Combs tour pranks, his "celebrity" softball team with Morgan Wallen, Hardy and more, pooping your pants on stage, the career of Luke Combs, the pressure to fit the Nashville mold, the greatness of Eric Church, his Mount Rushmore of Country Music, heartbreaking dog songs, his upcoming EP, dad beers, and more.

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