Bonus: Michael Ray (2025) "The Pilot Episode"

Before The Chuck Wicks Show Podcast officially launched, there was the pilot, and the very first guest to step up to the mic was country star ⁠Michael Ray⁠. In this special throwback episode, Chuck revisits that original conversation and shares a never-before-released extended portion of the interview.   Michael Ray, the voice behind the hit “Whiskey and Rain” and multiple chart-topping country singles, has built a reputation as one of country music’s most dynamic performers, earning No. 1 songs, ACM recognition, and millions of streams along the way. In this extended cut, the conversation goes deeper with more stories, more laughs, and a few moments that probably should have stayed on the cutting room floor… but we’re sharing them anyway.   It’s a look back at where the podcast started, with the artist who helped kick it all off.   And don’t worry — The Chuck Wicks Show Podcast will be back next week with all-new episodes.