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Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, And The Culture Fight :: Ep 78 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

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We get started talking coffee. Then a simple road-life chat about interstate numbers flipped into a full-on culture rumble: Taylor Swift as role model or red flag, Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl halftime backlash, and why every big stage now doubles as a battlefield. We don’t tiptoe. We pull apart what “pushing boundaries” means for mainstream pop, whether provocation is smart art or cheap attention, and how much responsibility stars owe to young fans who adopt their style and values.
From there, we tackle the tougher stuff most people feel but rarely say out loud: giving credit to political opponents, wanting cities to feel safe without turning it into a purity test, and the moment TV news drifted from reporting to outrage engines. If you’ve felt worn down by clickbait, AI fakes, and the endless demand to pick a side, you’ll hear your own fatigue in this one—and you’ll pick up practical ways to resist being emotionally farmed, like verifying sources and noticing when a headline is engineered to light you up.
We also argue about who belongs on the biggest stage in American sports. Is the NFL’s global strategy sacrificing the fan base that made it massive? We float a different halftime vision—country and heartland rock that match the audience—while acknowledging the business math behind controversy. And because not everything has to be a fight, we cool things off with tour-bus coffee rituals, an Alabama–Tennessee bet, and whether cold plunges actually help recovery and focus.
If you’re craving honest talk that respects your intelligence, welcomes disagreement, and still feels like friends on a back porch, press play. Then tell us: who should headline the Super Bowl, and what would restore your trust in the news? Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop a review with your halftime pick.

The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!

Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
At e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect.

Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.com
From the Patriot Mobile studios:
Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
Original Brands
Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -
For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]
The Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

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Chapters

1. Cold Open And Table-Setting (00:00:00)

2. Interstates, Directions, And Life On The Road (00:03:12)

3. Alabama vs Tennessee: Wagers And Pride (00:07:37)

4. Sponsor Spotlight: Peacemaker Coffee Shoutouts (00:09:37)

5. Caffeine, Touring, And Sleep Tradeoffs (00:14:02)

6. Taylor Swift Debate: Role Model Or Problem? (00:17:02)

7. Art, Provocation, And Pop Marketing (00:23:12)

8. Politics, Credit, And Trump’s Perception (00:27:02)

9. Safety, Cities, And Public Order (00:32:12)

10. Media Bias, Opinion vs News, And Trust (00:36:52)

11. Clickbait, AI Fakery, And Social Feeds (00:43:42)

12. Super Bowl Halftime: Bad Bunny Backlash (00:48:27)

13. Who Should Play Halftime Instead? (00:57:02)

14. Culture Fatigue And Picking Battles (01:01:52)

15. Cold Plunge Talk And Recovery (01:06:12)

16. Closing Bits, Bets, And Sponsor Thanks (01:13:12)

84 episodes

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We get started talking coffee. Then a simple road-life chat about interstate numbers flipped into a full-on culture rumble: Taylor Swift as role model or red flag, Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl halftime backlash, and why every big stage now doubles as a battlefield. We don’t tiptoe. We pull apart what “pushing boundaries” means for mainstream pop, whether provocation is smart art or cheap attention, and how much responsibility stars owe to young fans who adopt their style and values.
From there, we tackle the tougher stuff most people feel but rarely say out loud: giving credit to political opponents, wanting cities to feel safe without turning it into a purity test, and the moment TV news drifted from reporting to outrage engines. If you’ve felt worn down by clickbait, AI fakes, and the endless demand to pick a side, you’ll hear your own fatigue in this one—and you’ll pick up practical ways to resist being emotionally farmed, like verifying sources and noticing when a headline is engineered to light you up.
We also argue about who belongs on the biggest stage in American sports. Is the NFL’s global strategy sacrificing the fan base that made it massive? We float a different halftime vision—country and heartland rock that match the audience—while acknowledging the business math behind controversy. And because not everything has to be a fight, we cool things off with tour-bus coffee rituals, an Alabama–Tennessee bet, and whether cold plunges actually help recovery and focus.
If you’re craving honest talk that respects your intelligence, welcomes disagreement, and still feels like friends on a back porch, press play. Then tell us: who should headline the Super Bowl, and what would restore your trust in the news? Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop a review with your halftime pick.

The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!

Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
At e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect.

Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.com
From the Patriot Mobile studios:
Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
Original Brands
Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -
For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]
The Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Cold Open And Table-Setting (00:00:00)

2. Interstates, Directions, And Life On The Road (00:03:12)

3. Alabama vs Tennessee: Wagers And Pride (00:07:37)

4. Sponsor Spotlight: Peacemaker Coffee Shoutouts (00:09:37)

5. Caffeine, Touring, And Sleep Tradeoffs (00:14:02)

6. Taylor Swift Debate: Role Model Or Problem? (00:17:02)

7. Art, Provocation, And Pop Marketing (00:23:12)

8. Politics, Credit, And Trump’s Perception (00:27:02)

9. Safety, Cities, And Public Order (00:32:12)

10. Media Bias, Opinion vs News, And Trust (00:36:52)

11. Clickbait, AI Fakery, And Social Feeds (00:43:42)

12. Super Bowl Halftime: Bad Bunny Backlash (00:48:27)

13. Who Should Play Halftime Instead? (00:57:02)

14. Culture Fatigue And Picking Battles (01:01:52)

15. Cold Plunge Talk And Recovery (01:06:12)

16. Closing Bits, Bets, And Sponsor Thanks (01:13:12)

84 episodes

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