Laid Off: The Blair Thomas Podcast

The history behind our wedding date gave us CHILLS! Marissa and I wanted to share this special little detail with you. You'll learn all about Marissa, including growing up with 8 siblings and why she returned from a mission trip with an empty suitcase. Plus, by the end, I convinced her why I believe life's biggest moments don't always need to be photographed.Oh, and an update on wedding planning!!

I'm back with a new season of Laid Off! Let me tell you all about my new career as a real estate agent, why I decided to walk away from the radio, the biggest "what-if" of my life, and how I almost went in a much, much different direction.

I’m joined by star mixed martial arts fighter Becca “The Giraffe” Evans! We talk about going pro (6:01), where the nickname came from (10:15), recovering from eye surgery (12:40), if men think they can beat her (20:17), what she listens to before fights (25:30), dream celebrity brawls (33:10) and much more.

Caught up with Brooke Diaz of Big Machine Records! We discuss Rascal Flatts’ cancelled farewell tour (11:21), a surprising fact about superstar trio Midland (15:31), what it’s like working with Tim McGraw (18:24), that one time she stalked Olivia Benson (21:32 )and lots more.

I'm joined by Allyson Gelnett of Curb Records! She's usually on the road with superstars like Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, and Rodney Atkins - but we had a chance to chat about Lee Brice's strange golf attire (14:47), the craziest thing she's seen in a meet-and-greet (18:53), the secret behind #1 songs (21:02), being a dog mom in quarantine (30:17) and more!

My friend Shanna joins me from Nashville to talk about quarantine life in Music City! She tells me about bumping into Eric Church at Walmart (3:23), that viral video of Broadway partiers (10:13), an empowering hair decision made in lockdown (20:37), why drive-in concerts are kinda weird (27:55) and more. Plus, we'll break down Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith's "entanglement" situation and why open relationships are doomed to fail (34:03). Keep up with Shanna and all things Nashville by following her on Instagram! @instanashville

A PlayStation 4 game just convinced me that the most compelling stories are experienced with a controller in your hand. Here's why The Last of Us Part 2 has Hollywood playing catch up.

I'll tell you all about my experience at the George Floyd protest in Bel Air (00:41). Then, special educator and law student Emma Barbato joins me to explain what white privilege feels like (8:38), having difficult conversations about race (13:31), flaws in our legal system (20:27), how our schools should teach about America's darkest times (35:02), and how to address racism with children (40:21).

These may not be the perfect words, but they are wholeheartedly mine. Please listen. And then, let's talk.

2020, you wild. Here's what quarantine has taught Blair...

Blair Thomas is joined by decorated Chef Robbie Jester to talk about reopening restaurants during COVID-19 (8:34), why Yelp can be incredibly frustrating (20:28), beating Bobby Flay & reality cooking TV secrets (26:17), the one food Robbie will NOT try (35:46), Robbie’s craziest kitchen story (36:36), if Blue crabs are overrated (41:49) and more!

Blair Thomas and lifelong friend John Stepp catch up on quarantine life, peeing on house plants as kids (3:30), how a riot led to John losing his job (6:30), parenting under quarantine (13:30), COVID-19 conspiracy theories (21:50), a heated ice cream vs doughnuts debate (26:35), returning to normal (31:00), Blair’s next move (41:00), and the time John met a ghost (51:53).

Blair Thomas is joined by veteran country radio programmer Brad Austin as they discuss the state of radio (1:15), getting swindled by one of the Backstreet Boys (14:00), an incredible behind-the-scenes story about 15-year-old Taylor Swift (18:35), accidentally insulting Luke Bryan (26:56), an all-time great story about Brad making Sheryl Crow cry (30:46), stalking Tom Hanks at an after party (40:19), remembering country music legend Joe Diffie (42:54), and an update on Brad Austin Management (45:50).

I'll tell you about the worst phone call of my life, something I took from my high school and a possible reunion? Plus, my plans for giving back to the community @ 7:07!

Here's what happened...

We have a lot to catch up on.