East Nashville Yacht Club

This episode has a returning guest. He is known as the leading expert on hot wings in the world with his The Wingdom account (instagram.com/thewingdomreview), the inventor of "the Madison sound" on the pedal steel guitar, and now gubernatorial candidate for Tennessee. His name is Adam "Ditch" Kurtz. We dive deep on his issues, stances, and passion for this great place that we call home. Very fortunate to have citizens like him that care enough to make a change. If you would like to find him on Instagram, go to instagram.com/ditchkurtz. For us, instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Love each other deeply and do something meaningful. Take care.

We have an episode with friend of the show, Justin Allman. He is a co-owner of Music City Vintage, co-creator of Nameless Wellness Club, and brother to Richard Lips. The conversation is about Nashville, current events, and everything in between. If you see him, wish him a "happy birthday." You can follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/jayfrommusiccity and follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Give people their flowers while they are here. Take care.

We meet with two out of three owners of new Nashville based wrestling promotion, Pro Wrestling Symphony. They will be hosting shows at Brooklyn Bowl on the first Sunday of every month at 2pm with their next show being on July 6th. The level of detail, thought, and vision given to this company in their short amount of time is truly impressive. It comes from a love for the world of professional wrestling, and that love has now translated into what could become their dream jobs. Can't wait for the next show, Rise Up, and to see what they have cooking. You can find them on Instagram at instagram.com/pwsymphonylive. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Do things for yourself that do not feel comfortable. You can handle it.

We welcome two of Nashville's most influential and legendary artists onto our show this week. Sam and Huxley have been bandmates in the seminal group Randy and the Mormons for over five decades. They have inspired such Nashville artists as Self, Kool Daddy Fresh, and Jelly Roll. They graced our stage at the Second Best of Nashville Awards, and here they are to let us into their world of majestic wonder again. We hope that you enjoy and give them a listen. They're really good and great people on top. You can find them on Instagram at instagram.com/randyandthemormons. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Love you. All of you.

We got some workout talk and some randomness, as well. Blake Harris is the owner of Music City Muscle Gym, the host of Music City Mindset, and the State chair for Strongman competitions in Tennessee. Christina Burke is a NPC bikini bodybuilder and dog mom. We are nowhere near in as good of shape as either of them. They discuss their history, what got them to this point, and some funny situations from their journey. You can find Blake on Instagram at instagram.com/musiccitystrongman and Christina at instagram.com/xstina_1223. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Congratulations to all of the graduates of the class of 2025. Make a difference.

Will Abeles is a comedian and writer that moved to Nashville four years ago after being in a few places that he can't remember. He has a great sense of self awareness and made for a great conversation. We look forward to seeing him perform at his upcoming show at Rosemary and beyond. You can find him on instagram at instagram.com/willabelescomedy. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Hope you have a great Easter.

This week's guest is the man behind Peg Leg Porker, Bringle's Smoking Oasis, and good times galore, Carey Bringle. Carey is a family man, business owner, and one of a kind personality. Meeting him is having a conversation with someone that you've known your entire life. We talk about everything and have a great evening doing so. Hope that you enjoy. You can find Carey on multiple social media platforms under multiple business ventures. You can find us on instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. We haven't branched out quite as much. Ya'll stay safe and check up on an old friend.

We have a very brief episode before we go hang out. Haven't done that in a while. Foillow us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Enjoy your day. You deserve it.

New year, same show. This time, just a conversation with us. We discuss a variety of topics with zero fact checking. Enjoy. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. This year starts today and not tomorrow. Act accordingly.

Jason and Kellen (us) are together just talking holidays, family life, and day to day goings on in our world. Great conversation and good times with each other. Hope that you enjoy it, and it brings some joy to your day. If not, that's okay, too. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Let's finish this year strong.

Dead Runes are a local band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They play a style of heavier rock that's infectious and have a love for each other that shows instantly when you meet them. Their latest album, Raidho, came out this year and easily one of our favorites. We had a great time on this episode and highly recommend that you give them a whirl. You can find them on Instagram at instagram.com/deadrunesband and find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Love you, mean it.

Hope that you're having a good Fall Break. Taylor joins us to talk about his clothing and design brand, Washbear Originals. Washbear specializes in Taylor's love for clean design and sports. He's a Tennessee native, new father, and beginning his work with creative designs that celebrate our love for all things this state has to offer. You can find him on instagram at instagram.com/washbear_originals. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Check in on your friends. They need you.

We have a Titans watch party at Music City Vintage with friend of the show Claybon Lee to discuss football, life, and random nonsense. Clay is the bar manager at Plane Jane and cohost of the Tales from the Walk In podcast. Give it a listen. You can find Clay on Instagram at instagram.com/strongbackzaddy. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Titan Up.

Austin Stanley is a Nashville native that is the co-creator and co-owner of A to Z Sports with his partner Zach Bingham. We've been watching his on demand sports programs from afar and admiring the hustle and drive that they've shown in growing and promoting their business. Sports is a crowded market, and they've had some setbacks that never deterred them to press forward and follow their dreams. This determination has continued to fuel and increase their following across several social media platforms. He's also a good dude. You can find A to Z Sports on Instagram at instagram.com/atozsports. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Have a wonderful Labor Day, and we're pumped for some fall festivities.

Zach Bell is the driving force behind Veteran With A Sign social media accounts and the After Action Podcast. He's a Marine that's an advocate for his fellow veterans with all of his endeavors. We appreciated our time with him catching back up. He can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/veteranwithasign and instagram.com/afteractionpod. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and [email protected]. Stay hydrated and drink a gallon of water a day. It makes a big difference.

Welcome back. Got to meet a local comedian by the name of Alexandra Van Zeelandt. You can call her Alex for short. She is an unbelievably creative, determined, and entrepreneurial artist in Nashville and has a wonderful story for how she got to this moment. She has a vision for what she wants to accomplish while understanding that she has a lot of growth and learning to do to get there. Enjoyed our time with her, and we're looking forward to watching her journey in the world of comedy. You can find her on Instagram at instagram.com/avzbby. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Love one another, even every four years. Take care.

Very interesting topic. The amount of knowledge and passion that Tyler has for his product is something special. We enjoyed every bit of this conversation and could've went even longer. Listen to Tyler's story and learn something about the business. You can find Kushies on Instagram at instagram.com/kushiekandy. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Stay hydrated in this heat and do something for yourself.

We did it. Shannon, the owner and tattoo artist at Sage and Serpent, was generous enough to give us some art and record with us. We had a great time, or at least half of us did. Her and her staff did a tremendous job. You can find Shannon on Instagram at instagram.com/shannonwagestattoos and Sage and Serpent at instagram.com/sageandserpent. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Love ya'll. Thank you for being a part of our five years doing this. It really means a lot to us. Take care.

We are back with the Law Dog, Nathan Colburn. We talk about stuff, but of course, it comes back to discussing law since he's our favorite lawyer. We have a good time at the original East Nashville Yacht Club, though. Very fortunate to have him around. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. You are more important than you know.

Our special guest this episode is professional wrestler and native Tennessean, AJ Gray. AJ has been wrestling all over for the past 10 years, but he is much more than just that. He is an open book without a filter, and we truly enjoyed ourselves getting to meet him. Give it a listen and go see him at Cobra on April 13th for Barroom Blitz. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/richhomiejuice. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Hope you had a great Easter.

Love this one. Chad and Chelsea sell murderbilia, but they have a great story. Amazing couple with a passion for some things that people might find unconventional, but they connected with it. Check it out. Find them on instagram.com/chadoffbeat and instagram.com/chelseasheppard13. Find us on instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Be careful out there and protect your heart.

We met Lauren 4 years ago while randomly doing an episode at Fran's. During that time she has quite the journey. Highs and lows, but a great attitude and demeanor throughout it all. She has shown her journey with cancer in a very candid and open way on her social media which led to a chance encounter with Drake that went viral. We catch up and have a great time. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. You can find Lauren at instagram.com/liketoknowlauren. Liketoknowlauren is also her Tiktok handle. Love ya'll.

We got a good one. Tristan is a native of Cheatham County with quite the background. She placed 6th on American Idol, has done modeling, performances, and tours with the Linda Ronstadt Experience. She a songwriter working to pave her own path and performed a song for us. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for her. You can find her on Instagram at instagram.com/trismcintosh and you can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Ya'll take care and have a great week.

This is pretty cool. When we were younger, we were both fans of Harvey Danger. Not just of the hit, but of the band itself. Fast forward a bit and we find out that one of our neighbors was a member and has went on to have his own solo career of writing, artistry, and being an all around good person. This was a wonderful conversation to have. Always fun to share our enthusiasm for music with other fans and people that were involved. If you would like to check out Sean, he has two solo albums and four with Harvey Danger wherever you stream. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Check in on someone that you love. They might need it.

Love you all and this is our present to you. Hope that you enjoy. Find us on Instagram on instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. Love you.

This episode explores a lot of things that happened to the Mayor of Madison this week. Broken bones and lost loved ones. Still not a downer of a show, though. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Hope that you and yours have a happy Thanksgiving.

We're back at it with local comedian, podcaster, and soon to be author Ashley Brooke. Ashley has a great story, and we get to it sometimes. It is nice speaking to someone that remembers what Nashville was like growing up in the 90s and 00s. You can find Ashley on Instagram at instagram.com/ashleysgotjokes. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Have a Happy Halloween.

We have a special one for you this week. Can't wait to listen. Congrats to Mayor Freddie. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Happy Fall, ya'll. Love you. Especially, you.

Two comedians and a producer walk into a room. They make this podcast. We had another good time as always visiting with a familiar face and some new ones. Cortney and Drew will be appearing at The Blue Room on 9/9 with some bands and potentially famous people. Check it out if you're in the area. You can find Cortney on Instagram at instagram.com/cortneywarner13, Michael at instagram.com/themouthhole, and Drew at instagram.com/laughwithharrison. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub. GBO and WDE.

We have a special guest that actually has a great voice for doing a show. Mr. Buck Reising joins us to discuss his passion for his cats, work, and a little sports. I can't say it enough how much fun we have making these episodes. You can find Buck on Instagram at instagram.com/buckreising and every other social media at @buckreising. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub, @eastnashvilleyachtclub on tiktok, and email at [email protected]. We love you.

We welcome our first forest troll onto the show, Scufflemoss Treemen. He tells us his story, what motivates him, and about his artistic endeavors. We learned more about his culture, lifestyle, and all things forest troll. It's definitely some enlightening conversation with some great interactions. You can follow Scufflemoss on Instagram at instagram.com/scufflemoss and his band Wuden Boi at instagram.com/wuden_boi. You can follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. We hope this brings you some joy and takes your mind off of things. Too much going on out there these days that can bring you down. Ya'll take care.

Got a great guest this week just like every week. Allan Bell, sports betting expert with SportsLine and CBS Sports/fellow MTSU alum, joins us for some great conversation about more than just sports. We greatly enjoyed ourselves and thanks to Brett for hanging out, as well. You can Find AB on twitter at twitter.com/allanbell247 and instagram.com/sportsline. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. We have had a lot of growth here lately. It blows both of us away. Whether you've enjoyed, disliked, or been indifferent to us, thank you for giving us a shot. It truly means a lot, and we're very grateful. Have a great week.

Hope that you're enjoying your summer so far. On this episode, we welcome to the show M.C. D, the artist behind "Tennessee Pimpin." M.C. D is from Lebanon, Tennessee and making new music with an old feel to it that comes out timeless. We recommend you checking him out wherever you stream, and we are truly rooting for him. You can find him on tiktok and Instagram at instagram.com/_therealmcd/. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub, on tiktok, and email at [email protected]. Be safe out there this 4th. Make sure to get those hot dogs just a little burnt.

We welcome our good friend Jay Newman back onto the show. He catches us up on what's been going on with him, some tricks of the trade, and why chili isn't spaghetti sauce. Lots of great conversation, lots of laughs, and just an overall good time. You can find Jay on Instagram at instagram.com/pitmasterjay and instagram.com/newmanfamilybbq. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Stay cool in this heat and remember to drink plenty of water.

We have been wanting to meet the heirs to Sparta for a while now. We got to meet the bar mom herself (Ann Piarrot) and her sons (Andrew and Toby Piarrot) at The Villager Tavern to record an episode. They tell us all about their history, Hillsboro Village, and just a lot of lively conversation. Also, they easily have the best gumbo in Nashville. It's not close. You can follow the Villager on Instagram at instagram.com/the_villager_tavern. You can follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Go to a place that you've never been to before with an open mind. Might find something that you like.

This show has allowed us to have some pretty cool opportunities. This episode is definitely one of those. We are joined by Carey Bringle (instagram.com/careybringle) and Chef Nick Pfannerstill (instagram.com/chefpfanny). Mother's Ruin won our best Nashville wing bracket with Peg Leg Porker coming in second. They decided to come together to sell mixed wing baskets with proceeds going the Caring for Covenant Fund, and we had a live event with them. This is that event. Tennessee Cobbler Company (instagram.com/tncobblerco) also joined in to help out. This city of ours can be pretty special sometimes. Ya'll take care.

We welcome back to the show Mike Floss. Mike is a Nashville musician, designer, and community advocate. We have a great time catching up and discussing his Meat and Three Tour with the Southern Movement Committee. He'll be performing Friday April 21st at the Blue Room in Nashville. You can find Mike on Instagram at instagram.com/mikeflossmusic and TikTok @mikefloss. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Get outside and enjoy some of this beautiful weather that we've been having. There's too much negativity in the world not to see some of the good stuff.

We've been playing MuchLoveGeorge's new album, Geneva, a lot lately. It's really good, but we end up talking about everything except. Well, we talk about it a little. MuchLoveGeorge aka George Russell is an amazing local musician that you can catch around town and on tour soon with Yola. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/muchlovegeorge. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. We've seen everything that's been happening to our state. Keep continuing to work to make it better.

Well, we've been having a discussion about the best wings in Nashville and decided to bring on the expert. Adam travels all over reviewing wings, and in his words, is a wingspiration with the Nasvhille Scene's Best Instagram Account Ever 2022. Check it out and see what you think. Maybe, you'll find some new places to try. You can find Adam on Instagram at instagram.com/thewingdomreview. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Get outside and get some vitamin D. It's good for you.

Back at it again with local producer and CEO, Alie Stewart. She is the creator of several local shows including Never Sent. It's an event where people come up and read the texts, emails, or messages that they never sent but want to get out. Next dates are 3/31 at All People Cafe and 4/2 at Third Coast Comedy. You can follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/never__sent to see what else she has going on. You can follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. We hope that you some time out to love yourself. With how busy the world gets, sometimes we forget to do that. Take care.

We're back to ramble and discuss whatever comes to mind. We enjoyed ourselves. Hope that you do, too. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Do something for yourself this week. You deserve it.

Doing something different yet familiar. We welcome our Nashville Best Food Truck bracket winner, Dylan Field with Brave Idiot. He had the idea of us trying 10 hot sauces with varying degrees of heat. Probably, the most nervous that we've been coming into an episode. Still, a good time. You can find Brave Idiot on Instagram at instagram.com/braveidiot615 and Dylan at instagram.com/dylanfieldjust. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. What do you plan on doing for the Superb Owl?

Good to see you again. We welcome Jon Brennan on the show this week. Jon is a country music artist, youth pastor, and one of the castmates from The Real World: Los Angeles, The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles, and The Challenge. Jon has a new EP out called "I Ain't Done Singin' Yet" that you can find wherever you stream or at www.jonbrennan.com. You can also find Jon on TikTok, Twitter, or Instagram at instagram.com/jonbrennan_com. You can follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. We hope that your year is starting off the way that you wanted it to. If not, it's not too late to make it happen. Ya'll take care.

Welcome to 2023. We have Ryan Crowder on the show. Ryan is currently creating a VR recreation of Opryland Theme Park. We get to know him and a little bit more about this project. You can find out more about it at www.oprylandvr.com. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/opryland_vr. You can find us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Let's make the most of this time that we've been given. Take care.

Well, we watched the World Cup at No Quarter in an eventful day. Glad that NES fixed the power for all of East Nashville before we recorded. Thanks to Seth and the staff for the hospitality. We welcomed Dave from the Crying Wolf and Hubba Hubba Tiki Tonk onto the show to talk about what he's got going on, and we celebrated a win by the US. Looking forward to seeing the next round. Ya'll have a great week and hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

We have a special episode this week with Noah and Liam from the Nashville Gaelic Athletic Club. We talk about the Irish sports of hurling and Gaelic football. And some other stuff. Funny show. You can follow them on Instagram at instagram.com/nashvillegac. You can follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. RIP Jason David Frank from the Power Rangers. Check on your people and even those that are not.

Local Nashville comedian and activist, Cortney Warner, joins us this week. We talk about her soon to be released comedy album (Pointy Boys) which releases on 11/11. Hope you enjoy this hot fire. Follow Cortney on Instagram at instagram.com/cortneywarner13. Follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Holiday season is here, so make sure to check up on those that you love. Could mean everything to them. Have a great week.

We're back. This week's guest is writer, comedian, LA girl in Nashville, Kristina Hart. Kristina joins us for some conversations about what brought her here and what keeps her staying. Enjoy. Follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/edgykristinahart. Follow us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Enjoy this weather.

Here's a good episode for you where we discuss a wide range of topics. It's a fun, light listen with some informative things like who are the rock stars of marching bands. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Have a great Fall, ya'll.

We welcome the internet sensation and hot dog mogul, Big Daddy himself, onto the show this week. Awesome guy that's just figuring it all out. Give it a listen and go get one of those milkshakes and some tots. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/daddysdogsnash. You can find us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at [email protected]. Hope Tennessee beats Florida.