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Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations
by Greener Side Podcasts
No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their careers, new projects coming and so much more. A new podcast is released every week.
Episodes
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Ryan Jewel on Barrel Full of Whiskey, songwriting & his journey from a park ranger to Nashville
We sit down with country artist and songwriter Ryan Jewel to talk about his journey from Front Royal, Virginia, to Nashville and the release of his sophomore album, Barrel Full of Whiskey. Ryan shares how growing up in the Shenandoah Valley, spending summers with his grandfather in South…
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Wade Forster on Australia, rodeo, 'Can of Worms' & The Aftermath
On this episode of Bar Conversations, we chat with Australian singer-songwriter and rodeo cowboy Wade Forster to talk about his journey from a 60,000-acre cattle station in outback Queensland to an international country music career. Wade shares stories from his years as a farrier and rodeo...
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Michael Lee on Texas Blues, BB King & The Wartime Limousine
On this episode of Bar Conversations, Jonathan chats with Michael Lee, of the soul and blues band Michael Lee & The Wartime Limousine, ahead of the group’s self-titled debut album arriving Oct. 30. Michael talks about growing up in Texas, discovering the blues, sneaking into Dallas blues clubs as…
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Kinsley on music, vulnerability & her debut EP “Learn to Live”
Rising singer-songwriter Kinsley joins Bar Conversations to talk about about her journey into music and the story behind her debut EP Learn to Live, which arrives September 25. Kinsley talks about growing up between California, Texas and Tennessee, her early love of poetry, discovering…
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Matt Koziol on his $10 Guitar, “90 Proof” & songwriting success
Matt Koziol is back on Bar Conversations for his second appearance on the show. The country artist and songwriter talks about growing up in New Jersey, Elvis’ influence, buying his first guitar for $10, and recording his first demo at 15. Matt also shares the advice from his junior high music...
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Onoleigh talks “Love Bomb,” Nashville & finding her voice
Rising singer-songwriter Onoleigh joins the Bar Conversations to talk about her journey from a small town in Illinois and a career in social work to pursuing music full-time in Nashville. She shares the moment she decided to take the leap, her early days playing Broadway at Tootsie’s Orchid…
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Dan Alley on Nashville, No. 1 Hits & “Keepin’ On”
Country singer-songwriter Dan Alley joins Bar Conversations to talk about his journey from growing up in a musical family in Ohio to becoming a Nashville songwriter and recording artist. Dan shares stories from playing local bars as a teenager, moving to Nashville, and learning from legendary...
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The Woods on 'Same Boat', their Nashville Journey & harmonies
Nashville-based trio The Woods joins the Bar Conversations for a wide-ranging chat about music, friendship, songwriting, and the unlikely paths that brought Dan O'Rourke, Raquel Cole, and Leland Rooney together. Dan shares the wild story of winning a karaoke contest at a retirement community in...
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Danny Griego talks "Angelina," being struck by lightning & Freedom Horse Ranch
Country singer-songwriter Danny Griego joins Bar Conversations for an incredible conversation about resilience, music and the life experiences that shaped his career. Danny shares the unbelievable story of being struck by lightning just before law school, how learning classical guitar became part...
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Diamond Dixie talk new EP Time Well Wasted, sisterhood & their journey
Diamond Dixie joins Bar Conversations to talk about their upcoming EP Time Well Wasted, arriving August 21, and the journey that has taken sisters Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc from growing up in Orlando to building a successful country music career together. The duo reflects on finding their musical...
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Late Night Thoughts on friendship, music & their new EP Coming Back Home
Late Night Thoughts joins Bar Conversations to talk about their latest EP Coming Back Home, the friendship that sparked the folk-pop duo, and the journey that has taken them from college classmates to touring artists. Brian Amado-Rauch and Michael Harlow share stories from their early days...
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Futurebirds on Far Out Country, family life and nearly 20 years together
Country rock band Futurebirds joins Bar Conversations to talk about their new double album Far Out Country, with the full 18-song project arriving on vinyl June 5, Part I available now on streaming services, and Part II set for release later this year. Daniel “Womz” Womack and Thomas “Tojo”…
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Stephen Day | Rock Bottom Baby, Gold Mine & life on the road
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Day joins Bar Conversations to talk about his latest single “Rock Bottom Baby,” his journey from Georgia to Nashville, and the experiences that have shaped his unique blend of music. Stephen reflects on growing up in a musical family, discovering his...
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Dave Fenley on fatherhood, the Opry & Rest Of My Life
Country singer-songwriter Dave Fenley joins Bar Conversations to talk about his new album Rest Of My Life, the long road that led to the project, and the experiences that continue to shape both his music and personal life. Dave reflects on growing up between Texas and Canada, singing harmonies…
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Landon Smith on “Lavender,” TikTok & his journey to Nashville
Country singer-songwriter and guitarist Landon Smith joins Bar Conversations to talk about his latest single “Lavender,” his rise from Georgia college bars to Nashville, and the experiences shaping his next chapter as an artist. Landon reflects on growing up in McDonough, playing in bands...
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Drake White on “Tradition,” his recovery & Ladder to the Sky documentary
Country singer-songwriter Drake White returns to Bar Conversations to talk about his latest music, including the single “Tradition,” and his powerful documentary Ladder to the Sky: A Hunt’s the Healing Story. Drake reflects on his Alabama roots, family life, faith and the journey that has shaped...
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CJ Solar on #1 Hits, The Old Souls & “Black Label Blues”
Country singer-songwriter CJ Solar talks about their new single “Black Label Blues,” the title track from the CJ Solar & The Old Souls forthcoming album. CJ reflects on his Louisiana roots, growing up in Baton Rouge, and the early influences that shaped his path—from starting a band with his...
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Cigarettes @ Sunset on Possum Rock, Touring & Mountain Roots
Country rock band Cigarettes @ Sunset joins Bar Conversations to talk about their new EP Possum Rock and the journey from the Blue Ridge Mountains to life on the road. Featuring Garrett Dellinger, Wells Whitman, Sarah Vann, Ryland Bagbey, and Ethan Moore, the band reflects on how friendships…
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Styles Haury on new 5 TO 9 EP, songwriting & journey to Nashville
Country artist and songwriter Styles Haury joins Bar Conversations to talk about his upcoming 5 TO 9 EP, out May 15, and the journey that took him from blue-collar roots to Nashville success. Raised between Northeast Ohio and North Carolina, Styles shares how family, faith and a strong work ethic...
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Filmore on Atypical, fatherhood & his Nashville journey
Country singer-songwriter Filmore joins Bar Conversations to talk about his latest album Atypical and the journey that’s defined his career in Nashville. Filmore reflects on growing up in Missouri, discovering music in an unexpected way, and eventually making the leap to Nashville in 2011—selling...
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Ashland Craft on dive bar beauty queen, new collabs & her journey
Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft joins Bar Conversations to talk about her latest album dive bar beauty queen, out now, along with newly released reimagined collaborations from the project. Ashland reflects on growing up in South Carolina, where a blue-collar upbringing and strong work…
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Leah Blevins on All Dressed Up & finding her true voice
Country singer-songwriter Leah Blevins joins Bar Conversations to talk about her new album All Dressed Up, out March 20, 2026, and the path that led her from Sandy Hook to Nashville. Leah reflects on growing up in a musical, faith-driven family in Eastern Kentucky, the early influences that…
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Austin Michael on his new album Lonestar, American Idol & Opry debut
Country artist Austin Michael joins Bar Conversations to talk about his new album Lonestar, released March 6, and the milestone of making his Grand Ole Opry debut. Austin reflects on growing up on a ranch in Van Alstyne, where life revolved around rodeo, roping, hunting, and fishing. He shares…
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Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger
Country singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen joins Bar Conversations to talk about his upcoming fifth album Book of Paul, arriving April 3, 2026, and the life experiences that shaped the record. Paul reflects on growing up in East Texas, singing harmony in church without instruments, and learning from...
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Savannah Dean Reeves on “Get Me Everytime,” live shows & what’s next
Country artist Savannah Dean Reeves joins Bar Conversations to talk about her latest single Get Me Everytime and the Kentucky roots that continue to shape her sound and stage presence. Savannah shares how her love of music began singing in the back seat with her mom, putting on ticketed “shows”...
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Claudia Hoyser on Before The Dawn, independence & building Hoyser Country brands
Country singer-songwriter Claudia Hoyser joins Bar Conversations to talk about her new album Before The Dawn, her journey from growing up in New York to building an independent career with more than 120 million views, and how a breakthrough moment with her song No Matter What It Costs changed...
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JD Shelburne on new album Raised on the Good Stuff, Inclusion Bourbon & the Opry
Country artist JD Shelburne is back to talk about his latest album Raised on the Good Stuff, his Kentucky roots, and the journey that’s taken him from small-town stages to the Opry. JD reflects on growing up in Taylorsville, performing in church, and teaching himself guitar after a life-changing...
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MaRynn Taylor on her debut album, Grand Ole Opry & what's next
Country singer-songwriter MaRynn Taylor joins Bar Conversations to talk about her journey from growing up in Michigan to releasing her self-titled debut album. MaRynn shares how performing for her family at just four years old with a plastic microphone sparked her love for music, the artists who...
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Hayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad Paisley
Country artist Hayden Baker talks about his journey from growing up in Katy, Texas, to becoming one of the most respected guitar players in modern country music. Hayden shares how early exposure to rural life, sports, and faith shaped who he is, and how picking up a guitar at 16—something he’s...
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Olivia Harms talks The Road, songwriting & life on the ranch
Country artist Olivia Harms talks about her journey from growing up on a multi-generation cattle ranch in Oregon to appearing on the CBS series The Road. Olivia shares how being raised in a musical family—literally taking the stage at just two days old—set her on a path toward country music…
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Maygen & The Birdwatcher on collaboration, family & new music
Maygen & The Birdwatcher join Bar Conversations to talk about their latest album The Americana Dream, songwriting, and building a band rooted in collaboration. We chat with Maygen Lacey and Noah Neumann to discuss growing up in Minnesota, early musical influences, and how their partnership began....
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Alexandra King talks Across the Pond, Ireland & healing through music
Singer-songwriter Alexandra King shares the story behind her debut EP Across the Pond, blending her New York upbringing with her deep Irish roots. Alexandra talks about growing up surrounded by music, from parents who met through music to having a piano before she was even born, and how summers...
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Damn Tall Buildings on The Universe Is Hungry, busking & being independent
Bluegrass-folk trio Damn Tall Buildings released their latest album The Universe Is Hungry this fall. We sit down with Avery Ballotta to talk about growing up in Montana, early musical influences, and how a love for music—and the fiddle—started at a young age. We dive deep into the inspiration...
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Jeremy Pinnell on Decades, songwriting & his Kentucky roots
Country singer-songwriter Jeremy Pinnell talks about his new album Decades, life growing up in Northern Kentucky, and the influences that shaped his music. From a childhood filled with Christian hymns and classic rock legends to the life-changing moment of seeing Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the...
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Kelsi Mayne talks new music, vulnerability & life beyond country music
We sit down with country singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne to talk about her latest singles “Someone Who Knows” and “For The Record,” and the winding road that’s shaped her career. Kelsi opens up about growing up in Windsor, Ontario, balancing music with life as a nationally ranked track athlete and...
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Jon Wolfe on Barstool Therapy, Juan Lobo Tequila & What's Next
We catch up with country artist Jon Wolfe as he returns to the show to talk about his most personal project to date, Barstool Therapy: Session One, which is out now. Jon opens up about the winding road that took him from a finance degree and the oil industry to the heart of the Texas country…
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Hunter Metts on A Crater Wide, Weathervane & going all-in on music
We sit down with indie-folk artist Hunter Metts to talk about his new EP A Crater Wide and the journey that took him from a musical childhood in Nashville to finding his artistic voice after American Idol. Hunter reflects on growing up in a creative family, stepping away from music to pursue...
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Deltona talks new single “Cared Enough to Cry,” Bluebird origins & what's next
We sit down with country trio Deltona — vocalist Ned Abernathy, guitarist Caleb Miller, and drummer Chris Deaton — to talk about their new single “Cared Enough to Cry” and the story behind how the three of them came together. They share how growing up in Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio shaped their...
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Belles on her new EP, Blake Wood collab & holiday music
We chat with country artist Belles to talk about her new self-titled EP Belles, her holiday EP Bells on Belles, and the journey that took her from a musical family in Nebraska to a recording and publishing deal in Nashville. She opens up about growing up surrounded by musicians, performing in a...
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Creed Fisher on his near-death crash, new album & the road ahead
We catch up with country artist Creed Fisher as he returns to the show to talk about his new album Between Heaven and Hell and everything he’s been through since 2021. Creed opens up about recovering from last year’s brutal hit-and-run, the support he felt from fans, and how family — especially...
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Presley Tennant talks new music, “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” & finding her sound
We catch up with rising country artist Presley Tennant to talk about her new single “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” and how she’s carving out her place in the country scene. From growing up in Norco, California — Horsetown U.S.A. — to getting her start on The Voice at 16, Presley reflects on her musical...
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Gale Bird’s Sean Monahan on New Singles, Vulnerability & Finding Their Sound
We sit down with Sean Monahan of the soulful trio Gale Bird to talk about the band’s latest singles — “Lookie Here,” “I Still Do,” and “Roses” — and how they’re carving out a sound rooted in honesty and heart. Sean opens up about the band’s beginnings, the meaning behind the name Gale Bird, and…
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Magnolia Boulevard on Their Debut Album, Appalachian Roots & Staying True to Their Sound
We sit down with Maggie Noelle and Ryan Allen of Magnolia Boulevard to talk about their long-awaited self-titled debut LP, Magnolia Boulevard, out November 28. From their Appalachian roots to their signature blend of rock, soul, and blues, they share how the band found its sound and stayed true…
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Ashley Wineland on 'Loving You is Easy', life on the road & doing it her way
We chat with Ashley Wineland, rising country star, about her latest single “Loving You Is Easy.” From her Arizona roots and love for the outdoors to launching her music career at just age 14, Ashley shares how her journey has shaped the authentic stories behind her songs. She talks about writing…
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Chris Rafter talks debut album RAFTER, “Havertown” & sharing his story
Singer-songwriter Chris Rafter talks about his debut album RAFTER and the stories behind songs like his breakout single “Havertown.” He shares how growing up in Philadelphia shaped his music, when he discovered his love for the guitar, and the moments that inspired him to pursue music as a…
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Austin Meade talks new album Almost Famous, ambition & life on the road
We chat with singer, guitarist, and road warrior Austin Meade to talk about his upcoming album Almost Famous, arriving November 7. From growing up the son of a Baptist preacher to teaching drums and eventually carving out his own lane in rock and country, Austin opens up about the stories,...
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Eddie and The Getaway talk Tumbleweeds & Nicotine, hitting the road & what's next
Eddie Eberle of Eddie and The Getaway joins us to talk about their brand-new Tumbleweeds & Nicotine EP, out now. From growing up in Michigan and Arizona to moving to Nashville right before the pandemic, Eddie shares the journey that shaped his sound and career. We dive into his early influences,...
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Brandon Wisham on 'Pain Won't Last', journey to Nashville and new music
Rising country artist and songwriter Brandon Wisham joins us to talk about his journey from small-town South Carolina to Nashville’s fast-moving music scene. From writing his first song “Pain Won’t Last” after the loss of his father, to catching the attention of Bailey Zimmerman on TikTok…
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Corey Congilio on blues roots, new EP & betting on himself
We sit down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Corey Congilio to talk about his new 6-song EP, A Good Place To Start. Corey shares the story of how the blues became the heart of his music, from early influences and legendary artists to shaping his own sound as both a sideman and...
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The Last Revel on Gone for Good, reuniting & evolving their sound
We chat with Lee Henke and Ryan Acker of The Last Revel to talk about their latest album Gone for Good. They open up about the band’s early days, their 2019 hiatus, and how stepping away ultimately reignited their passion for making music together. They share stories behind the new record—from...
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No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their careers, new projects coming and so much more. A new podcast is released every week.
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