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Doc and Friends
by Michael Studard
No scripts. No filters. No fake conversations.Doc & Friends is what happens when real people sit down and actually talk—like we used to before everything turned into shouting matches and soundbites.Hosted by Doc, a longtime radio voice who walked away from the industry to keep it real, this show brings together veterans, musicians, outsiders, free thinkers, old friends, and yes… even the occasional guest who swears they’ve seen something they can’t explain.This isn’t about agreeing. It’s about conversation.You’ll hear stories, debates, laughs, and the kind of back-and-forth that doesn’t exist much anymore—where people can disagree without losing their minds.No ass-kissing. No industry games. No pretending.Just real talk with real people.
Episodes
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Randy Cobb: From Here to There and all the Songs Between
This week on the Indie Spotlight, Doc sits down with Lower Alabama’s own Randy Cobb — a man who’s lived every mile of the music he writes. From Pensacola to Nashville, from trucking highways to climbing the indie charts, Randy talks about rejection, redemption, losing family during COVID, and how...
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Dalton Jones - Right Here in the South
On this episode of Doc & Friends, Doc sits down with Dalton Jones, a Jacksonville, Alabama native whose music is rooted in faith, family, and real Southern life. Dalton talks about growing up in church as a multi-generation pastor’s kid, singing alongside his father at just four years old, and…
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Indie Spotlight Artist Jeff Taylor
🎙️ Indie Spotlight: Jeff Taylor | Kickin Kountry 101 This week on Doc & Friends, I sit down with Indie Spotlight artist Jeff Taylor to talk about a lifetime in music, the long road back, and why it’s never too late to chase what you love. Jeff shares how he started on drums at age five, found…
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Creekbed Saints
Episode Description – The Creekbed Saints: Grit, Guitars & Gospel Truths In this episode, Doc sits down with Creekbed Saints, one of the most authentic, story-driven bands rising out of the Southern backroads. From the mud, moss, and memories that shaped their sound to the honesty that cuts…
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Bryan Payne
On this episode of Doc & Friends, Doc sits down with rising country singer-songwriter Bryan Payne, a California-born, Vegas-raised, Wisconsin-based artist with a story as wide and winding as the American map itself. From growing up in a military family to joining the Marine Corps during Desert...
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Texas Phenom Tristan Roberson
Doc & Friends – The Tristan Roberson Interview In this episode of Doc & Friends, Doc sits down with one of Texas country’s fastest-rising stars — Tristan Roberson. With more than 11.7 million streams, a loyal fanbase of over 331,000 followers, and two consecutive #1 singles on Texas Country Radio...
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Tasha Ann
On this episode of Kickin Kountry 101’s Indie Spotlight, Doc sits down with rising country artist Tasha Ann—an 18-year-old singer whose voice carries the soul of Sunday mornings and the spirit of Saturday nights. From singing in church alongside her worship-leader mom to lighting up local stages...
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CHRIZ KIZZIA
🎙️🔥 NEW SERIES ALERT! 🔥🎙️ We’re kicking off a brand-new feature on Kickin Kountry 101 — the Indie Spotlight Artist Interviews with Doc from Mornings with Doc! First outta the chute: Oklahoma’s own Chris Kizzia, whose mix of throwback country heart and Southern-rock grit is lighting up the...
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Talking Texas & Hollywood Legends: Barry Corbin on Doc and Friends
Doc sits down with veteran actor Barry Corbin to talk about his long career — from Urban Cowboy and Dallas to Yellowstone and Tulsa King — and the Texas roots and stories that shaped his life and work. The conversation mixes behind-the-scenes anecdotes, memories of fellow actors and directors,...
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Carl Wayne Meekins
🎙️ Episode Title: “Carl Wayne Meekins: Music, Grit, and Paying It Forward” In this episode of Mornings with Doc, Michael “Doc” Studard sits down with country artist Carl Wayne Meekins — a Chesapeake, Virginia native whose journey from attic drums to Nashville stages is built on passion,...
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Jodi Lynn (Studard) Courtney
You never know what’ll happen when Doc picks up the phone — especially when his sister Jodi’s on the other end. In this unplanned, unfiltered episode, Doc “ambush calls” Jodi just to catch up, laugh, and stir up a little sibling chaos. What starts as a quick check-in turns into a heartfelt,...
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Doc & Friends ”Brian Ogle”
I sit down with Brian Ogle.
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Episode II ”David Thomason Part I” & NEW Stateline Saints
In Part 1 of my sit-down with David, we go from laughing about the downfall of Kmart to swapping family stories—like my mom’s legendary skills as an interrogator and my dad’s battle scars and injuries. I also break out a song close to the heart, “Down the Street” from the very first Stateline...
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Doc & Friends Intro
Doc & Friends isn’t your typical interview show—it’s a front-porch conversation where every guest has a story worth telling. From my famous friends to the not-so-famous and even the infamous, we sit down to talk about the things that shape us: life in the South, our beliefs, friendships, rodeos,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No scripts. No filters. No fake conversations.Doc & Friends is what happens when real people sit down and actually talk—like we used to before everything turned into shouting matches and soundbites.Hosted by Doc, a longtime radio voice who walked away from the industry to keep it real, this show brings together veterans, musicians, outsiders, free thinkers, old friends, and yes… even the occasional guest who swears they’ve seen something they can’t explain.This isn’t about agreeing. It’s about conversation.You’ll hear stories, debates, laughs, and the kind of back-and-forth that doesn’t exist much anymore—where people can disagree without losing their minds.No ass-kissing. No industry games. No pretending.Just real talk with real people.
HOSTED BY
Michael Studard
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How many episodes does Doc and Friends have?
Doc and Friends currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Doc and Friends about?
No scripts. No filters. No fake conversations.Doc & Friends is what happens when real people sit down and actually talk—like we used to before everything turned into shouting matches and soundbites.Hosted by Doc, a longtime radio voice who walked away from the industry to keep it real, this show...
How often does Doc and Friends release new episodes?
Doc and Friends is no longer actively publishing new episodes, but the existing catalog remains available.
Where can I listen to Doc and Friends?
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Who hosts Doc and Friends?
Doc and Friends is created and hosted by Michael Studard.
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