Ep #14 – Baseball Stories & Rebel Songs | Tennessee Jet & Justin Hatcher | 25/8 Podcast

On this episode of the 25/8 Podcast, hosts Keith Kilgore and Johnny Free go live from the legendary Georgia Theater in Athens with two special guests: Tennessee Jet (TJ) — rebel songwriter and one of the most unique voices in country and Americana — and Justin Hatcher, longtime MLB bullpen catcher and coach.From honky tonk nights and writing with Cody Jinks, to catching Trevor Hoffman under the pressure of “Hell’s Bells,” this conversation swings between music and baseball with raw honesty, laughs, and unforgettable stories.Best Moments:(05:24) Justin on men’s leagues, pitching for fun, and locker room life.(12:00) TJ on rebuilding his studio and living with a menagerie of animals.(31:54) Catching Trevor Hoffman as the stadium shook with AC/DC.(38:57) The story behind TJ’s song What You Love.(41:06) Writing The Only High and tackling addiction through music.(49:15) The infamous MLB plane ride that got out of hand.(50:59) TJ’s playful “Hulk Hogan Song” and why requests can be a curse.(53:29) Learning to live with songs you’ll always be asked to play.🔥 Love real stories, rebel music, and inside-the-dugout tales? This episode is for you.Hit LIKE ❤️, drop us a COMMENT 🗨️, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 to join the 25/8 movement — where legends, athletes, and storytellers share life lessons 25 hours a day, 8 days a week.⁠Visit us at https://www.258podcast.com/