Best George Strait Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text LISTEN UP, NASHVILLE NEWCOMERS. No label. No machine. No shortcuts. Amber Marie has built 750,000 Spotify streams and 20,920+ monthly listeners entirely on her own. She’s so good we hired her to work with Michael Gilas, a 3-time Billboard artist. That’s not luck — that’s discipline, JESUS, songwriting, and understanding the business.…

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In-Between Days No. 1: A Christmas Mini Semi-Spectacular! 9:04

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We have not yet relocated the signal transmitting from the island. While the search continues, Kurt has stepped up to make sure you, our listeners, have a little something special under the palm tree, if you will. 1:18 - Island Night, Holy Night 3:08 - O TannenPalm 5:00 - Breakroom "D" Caroling 6:07 - Little Island Drummer Boy 8:00 - Carol of the C…

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Q & A FROM LISTENERS WITH ANGIE 1:03:12

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Send us a text This week’s episode takes a sharp left turn. Angie surprises Mark and I with questions and comments sent in from listeners around the world — and we had no idea what was coming. No prep, no filters, no rehearsed answers. Just real, on-the-spot reactions covering Nashville, the music business, hard truths, funny moments, and the quest…

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האזנה מודרכת- George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 28:33

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היום בהאזנה מודרכת מציינים 55 שנה לאלבום הסולו השלישי של ג׳ורג׳ האריסון ״All Things Must Pass”. נדבר על פסגת קריירת הסולו שלו - ״My ״Sweet Lord, על הפרידה מהביטלס והצעדים הראשונים לבד, על מאבקים רוחניים והליך משפטי מכוער שנמשך למעלה מעשור.By גלגלצ

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SCOTTIE & ANGIE TALK VACAY IN NASHVILLE 36:51

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Send us a text In this special episode, Angie and I take a break from the music business and dive into the real Nashville everyone should experience — the food, the sights, the laughs, and the places that make this city the perfect getaway for couples, families, and anyone who just wants a good time. We’re talking about everything we love right her…

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TAYLOR SWIFT / Ai / SUNO & BOOKING AGENTS 36:06

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Send us a text Three powerhouse topics in one nonstop episode. First, we dive into Taylor Swift’s takeover of the airwaves—how her newest releases are reshaping radio programming, squeezing out competition, and shifting the entire industry strategy overnight. No fluff… just the real impact on labels, artists, and chart dynamics. Then we pull back t…

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Best Country Mix 2025 41:56

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The best country music sounds of 2025.By Mark

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I Never Lie 3:44

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Listen now at https://www.https://www.youtube.com/markwatson-p2rBy Mark Watson

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Battle with Mark Watson 0:41

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Latest story from The Associated Press.By Mark

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AMBER MARIE- UNDERSTANDS THE MUSIC BUSINESS 36:08

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Send us a text This week on Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Amber Marie — a rising Nashville artist whose drive, talent, and focus are turning heads fast. A Belmont University graduate with dual degrees in Songwriting and Music Business, she brings the full package: the creativity, the discipline, and the business sense to actually make …

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ASHLEY LYNN- PAY ATTENTION NASHVILLE! 52:18

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scottie Hugger sits down with one of Music City’s fastest-rising stars — Ashley Lynn — a powerhouse vocalist and performer who’s taken Nashville by storm in just one short year. From headlining John Rich’s Redneck Riviera on Broadway — a stage reserved for the best of the bes…

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Season One Finale - Day 26/One Year - An Explanation Without an Answer 1:21:27

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It's a quiet one. Until it's not. And then it really, really isn't. What starts as a quiet day catching up on some messages in a bottle, suddenly takes a turn. Or a spin. Or a warp? Honestly, I genuinely can't say exactly what happens. But it's a doozy. And the two end up somewhere new. And also, not at all... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bra…

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NASHVILLE BROADWAY LEGEND SCOTT COLLIER Part 2 53:04

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Send us a text Join host Scottie Hugger as he talks with Scott Collier, a 20-year Nashville veteran who’s rocked stages at Kid Rock’s and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Known for training both newcomers and major label artists, Scott shares how his guidance helped launch two artists to record deals. Hear his stories from the stage, his passion for mentor…

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האזנה מודרכת - Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees 27:01

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לרגל פתיחת סיבוב ההופעות של רדיוהד, חוזרים ל-״The Bends״ המרגש שנולד בעקבות הטראומה מההצלחה של הלהיט הראשון שלהם ״Creep״By גלגלצ

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NASHVILLE BROADWAY LEGEND SCOTT COLLIER Part 1 49:28

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Send us a text Join host Scottie Hugger as he talks with Scott Collier, a 20-year Nashville veteran who’s rocked stages at Kid Rock’s and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Known for training both newcomers and major label artists, Scott shares how his guidance helped launch two artists to record deals. Hear his stories from the stage, his passion for mentor…

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Howard Decker- George Strait 38:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Howard Decker, a Texas native bringing the timeless sound of George Strait to stages across the country. From smoky honky-tonks to packed theaters, Howard shares how a simple love for classic country turned into one of the most authentic tribute shows around. Hear stories from the road, the dedicatio…

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Day 25 - A Boon for Balloons (feat. Waleed Mansour as Bailey, the consciousness of 5000 balloons.) 1:15:09

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Remember Balloonfest '86 ?! The ill-conceived fundraising event in Cleveland in 1986 that released over 1.4 million balloons into the sky and was immediately deemed to be a self-inflicted, man-made disaster? Neither does Bailey, the collective consciousness of approximately 5000 of those original balloons. Apparently, it takes several weeks for a b…

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BROADWAY AFTER DARK: FROM BISCUITS & GRAVY TO HONKY TONKS 41:46

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Send us a text What do you get when you mix biscuits, beer, and bad decisions? A Nashville night you’ll never forget — or maybe barely remember! In this laugh-out-loud episode, Scott, Angie, David, & Kaitlyn start their “honky-tonkin’ journey” the respectable way — at Loveless Café, loading up on biscuits and sweet tea like true Southern saints. Fa…

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I INTERVIEW GRAMMY NOMINATED JULIE BLACK & DAVE EICHENBERGER 51:29

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Send us a text Julie Black Grammy Nominated Songwriter is a powerful and soulful singer-songwriter whose band has become a cornerstone of the local music scene in Florida and beyond. Alongside guitarist and creative partner Dave Eichenberger, The Julie Black Band has built a reputation for blending blues, jazz, and roots influences into a sound tha…

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Day 24 - Heart-shaped God (feat. Adal Rifai as Good the God) 58:20

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Jason and Bradney are visited by a god. More specifically, the god of stranded hearts. I know, it sounds really sweet. But, honestly, the heart is just a shape. Hailing from Undoof, the realm of the gods, Good the God apparates onto the island, ostensibly, to offer solace. Instead, it's mostly just all new sorts of chaos. And a homunculus. Or two. …

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IF I WAS AN SONGWRITER / ARTIST TODAY I WOULD... 42:44

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Send us a text Being an artist today isn’t just about making music — it’s about building and protecting your brand from the ground up. That means registering your songs with the Copyright Office, aligning with PROs like BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC, and understanding the company Song Exchange Site. It’s about choosing a reputable studio to bring your sound…

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האזנה מודרכת - Oasis - Wonderwall 29:40

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30 שנה לאלבום What’s The Story, Morning Glory של אואזיסBy גלגלצ

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INTERVIEW CHARLIE DANIELS & JOHNNY CASH FRIEND STEVE BOOTH! 41:45

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Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Steve Booth & Mark George, Steve was a close friends of Charlie Daniels, from the Charlie Daniels Band (The Devil Went Down To Georgia) & Johnny & June Carter Cash. He brings us back to that special chapter of musical community life in New Port Richey, Florida. We trade stories about living in New Por…

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Day 23 - Let's Boogie(Board)!!! (feat. Alan Giles as Reefus Burger) 1:03:26

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Jason and Bradney encounter a powerful force from their ancient past: the exuberance of youth. On this day, it's in the form of a newly-turned 21 yr old Olympic hopeful boogie boarder, Reefus Burger. Reefus Burger is performed by Alan Giles. Alan Giles is a comedian who occasionally walks on stilts. His viral online sketch and character videos have…

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SEASON 2 EPISODE 1: SCOTTIE AND ANGIE DISCUSS "THE DREAM" 44:29

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Send us a text IF YOU ARE GONG TO DREAM, DREAM BIG AND JUST DO IT! Angie and Scottie dive deep into what it truly means to dream big and dating — not just setting goals but living in a way that brings your dream to life. They explore what it’s like being with a dreamer who doesn’t wait for permission, who believes in the impossible, and who pushes …

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Day 22 - Merry Moinmas from Rocko's Swim-Up Bar! (feat. Meaghan Strickland as Carol the Lawyer Mermaid and Tim Lamphier as Tom the Pizza Delivery Guy) 57:54

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The castaways spend a long lunch break with Carol, a lawyer (and mermaid ) who is concerned about a very serious case. Luckily, delivery guy Tom, a Lothario with a penchant for arson, provides some distraction. And pizza. Of a sort, anyhow. It's really not his fault - it's her regular Tony's Pizza order. Carol is performed by Meaghan Strickland Mea…

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FROM HIBBING MN TO AN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MANAGER 40:34

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Send us a text From the iron ranges of Hibbing, Minnesota, to the bright lights of Nashville, Scott Hugger has walked a road few dare to travel. His journey in the music industry has been anything but simple — filled with liar's, cheaters, thefts, hard lessons, AND LOTS of hard work, with the relentless ups and downs of chasing a dream in the Music…

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האזנה מודרכת - Supertramp - The Logical Song 29:50

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הסיפור מאחורי The Logical Song ואלבום המופת Breakfast in America.By גלגלצ

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I'M A BILLBOARD ARTIST MUSIC MANAGER 39:34

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Send us a text Hosted by Scott Hugger, Vice President of Artist Relations at Music Road Productions and manager of Billboard-charting artist Michael Gilas, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to guide artists to success. From long nights on tour buses to negotiating with labels and fighting for radio play, Scott shares real s…

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CELEBRITY PILOT MARK, SONG WRITING & WHAT TO NEVER DO ON A PLANE! 1:01:58

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by a celebrity pilot who’s also a gifted songwriter with stories that reach both the skies and the Nashville stage. We talk about the grind of working other jobs to keep the dream alive, the realities of breaking into the music scene, and the sacrifices it takes to balance passion with paying the bills. …

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Day 21 - The Boy(s) In The Bubble 47:55

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Jason details a bit more of his past working in television. Well, it was early streaming actually, and even then, it never made it "to air". And Bradney takes a trip. No, sorry, that's not exactly right. Bradney trips. Or maybe...it really happened. "Real" is so dang tricky in this whole situation. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by emai…

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LIVIN' THE DREAM OR JUST PLAYIN' THE PART 32:40

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Send us a text Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part Every musician who comes to Nashville has a dream — but chasing it isn’t always what it seems. Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part dives into the untold stories of artists navigating the fine line between passion and performance, success and survival. Through real conversations, behind-…

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NASHVILLE ISN'T JUST COUNTRY 34:49

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Send us a text Nashville Isn’t Just Country When you think of Nashville, you probably picture cowboy boots, honky-tonks, and country hits — but that’s only part of the story. Nashville Isn’t Just Country pulls back the curtain on Music City’s other side, where rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, Americana, and indie scenes thrive alongside the neon lights. Ho…

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Day 20 - Desperately Seeking Sue's Son (feat. Carly Strait as Sue) 47:48

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Of all the islands for a stressed out mom to somehow wind up on, this one has got to be the least helpful. That being said, while bellicose (but self-described as "warm") Sue is ultimately looking for her troubled teenage son, she does manage to find some good, drug-free sleep in the end. So there is that. Sue Pelosi is performed by Carly Strait Ca…

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האזנה מודרכת - Ozzy Osbourne- Crazy Train 35:11

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נפרדים מאוזי אוסבורן - נסיך האופל, כוכב המטאל הגדול ביותר והאב מייסד של הז'אנר כולו, שהלך לעולמו בגיל 76. נבקר בתחנות המשמעותיות במהלך חייו דרך ״Crazy Train״, השיר הראשון שהוציא והגדול ביותר בקריירת הסולו שלו.By גלגלצ

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THE GATE KEEPERS: WHO REALLY PICKS THE STARS 40:16

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Send us a text The Gatekeepers: Who Really Picks the Stars? Every hit artist has a story—but who decides which voices make it to the top? The Gatekeepers pulls back the curtain on the powerful insiders shaping the music industry’s biggest careers. From label executives and producers to radio programmers and playlist curators, we reveal the real dec…

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Neon & Noise: The Rise of Broadway 41:29

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Send us a text Before it was neon-lit and pedal-tavern-packed, Nashville’s Broadway was a gritty stretch of honky-tonks and hopefuls chasing a dream. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we explore the transformation of Lower Broadway — from legendary country music launching pad to bachelorette party central. The honkytonk God-Father Steve …

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Day 19 - On The Road 45:58

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Jason and Bradney finally get away for a bit. Well, sorta. And if their road trips are any indication, they're not doing so great... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @c…

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8675-309 Jenny Tommy Tutone Interview 40:58

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Send us a text You know the number — 867-5309 — and now you’ll know the man behind the anthem. In this special episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Tommy Tutone for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about music history, his 10 year tour, and his new work in the studio with Producer Terry Nails. Tommy shares the real story behi…

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Hallar & Swallar Your Career Goodbye 27:09

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Send us a text In Nashville, the drinks are strong, the nights are loud, and the fall can come faster than the fame. It’s easy to get caught up in the party — the bars, the backstage passes, the women, the men, the promises made over whiskey and neon lights. But this city doesn’t always forgive. One wild night can wreck your entire career. And in a…

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Day 18 - Cowabummer, Dude (feat. George C. Owens as Dring, of Mind Body Soul Rescue) 57:01

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The new empty nesters, Jason and Bradney, barely have time to consider their new status before they are confronted with a very particular sort of rescue operation. Enter Dring from Mind Body Soul Rescue. And though Dring claims there's no test, this is it - this is the thing that tests Jason's patience. Finally. Dring is performed by George C. Owen…

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The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony - האזנה מודרכת 27:58

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סיפורו של המאסטרפיס שהתחיל מסמפול פשוט של הרולינג סטונז - והפך לאחד המחטפים המכוערים בתולדות המוזיקהBy גלגלצ

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Band New Brand 36:17

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down one of the most important — and most overlooked — keys to success in the music industry: branding your band. It’s not just about the music anymore. It’s about the message, the image, the vibe — and the people you choose to build it with. In a town like Nashville, you’ve got to know the difference betwee…

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How Do You Know 39:38

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Send us a text When do you believe in yourself — for real? When do you stop waiting for permission and start chasing the dream that's been chasing you? In this solo episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we dive deep into the heart of the question every artist, dreamer, and risk-taker faces: “How do you know?” How do you know it's the right time? How…

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Day 17 - Baby on Board 53:29

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Just when Bradney thinks they're gonna have a break from unexpected guests today, Jason gets an adorable reminder of what he's left behind. Or so he claims. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we …

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Roots Run Deep with Kenzie Kimbro 54:07

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She’s back and better than ever this time in person! Western storyteller and rancher Mackenzie Kimbro returns to the Kick Your Boots Up Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about honoring heritage, telling authentic stories, and living off the land. From the deep roots behind her show Roots Run Deep to celebrating her grandfather’s induction into t…

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Music Investors AND WHY YOU NEED THEM 55:13

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Send us a text Behind every hit song and rising artist, there’s often someone who believed — and invested — before the spotlight ever hit. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scott Hugger sit down with Music Investor Randy and Sabastian... to talk about his role of music investing in today’s ever-changing industry. From funding studio…

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From The Garage to Nashville 38:17

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Send us a text Every great journey starts somewhere — and for many artists, that “somewhere” is a dusty garage with a six-string, a dream, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scott Hugger take you back to the roots — the garage days, the basement sessions, the early moments when music wasn’t about fame, but a…

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Day 16 - Love Island (feat. Charlie James as Chris from Tampa) 59:25

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Love is complicated. Dating even more so. Jason and Bradney do their best to help a new stranger, who by the way, just woke up there with them on this morning. Spoiler alert - they aren't great at helping Chris from Tampa. Chris from Tampa is performed by Charlie James. Charlie James is a comedian who has made videos for Funny Or Die and written fo…