Unhinged Country Podcast

In this episode of The Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy and Lucy dive headfirst into a lively recap of their recent country music outings. They kick things off with Zoe Unsworth’s EP launch party at The Deaf Institute, praising the venue's acoustics, her incredible performance, her backing band, and a standout opening performance by Susannah Clegg. From there, the duo shares highlights from the festival circuit, detailing the bustling crowd and yeedm-remix conga lines at Wafsville for Stebrowny'all set, as well as a jam-packed night of DJs and tribute acts at Country Club Manchester. They also break down their weekly playlist favorites, spotlighting deeply personal songwriting from artists like Owen Riegling, Waylon Wyatt, Carter Faith and a fresh twist on Shania Twain.​True to the podcast's name, the conversation quickly veers into chaotic comedy during an utterly unhinged round of "Would You Rather." The hosts debate everything from fruit-based dilemmas and on-stage wardrobe malfunctions and walking across fiery coals. Wrapping up with practical notes for UK country music fans, Lucy runs through a comprehensive gig guide for the week ahead, spotlighting intimate shows, pub gigs, and must-see ticketed acoustic sets across London, Greater Manchester, York, and Birmingham.

In this episode Moggzy and Lucy break down their full weekend at The Long Road Festival-from early-entry ticket scanner chaos and the great premium versus live-in camping debate to surviving sudden thunderstorm evacuations and impromptu line dancing in ponchos. Between recaps of standout sets like Simon Howard , Maren Morris and Noah Jones, the hosts share festival mishaps including wild gear setups, a bizarre run-in with free nicotine pouch samples, and a show-truck escape plan.Beyond the festival grounds, they run through their weekly music recommendations-highlighting tracks from Pete Hubbard, Ferris & Sylvester, ERNEST, and Taylor Austin Dye-before tackling a fresh set of hypothetical questions. Wrap things up with an extensive gig guide featuring upcoming country events across Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Blackpool and beyond.

In Episode 13, Moggzy and Lucy break down Moggzy’s wild weekend in Germany at the Dusty Boots Festival with Zoe Unsworth and Susannah Clegg. From horses wandering onto the main stage mid-performance to German line-dancing differences and a massive airport travel nightmare featuring an opportunistic train scammer eating dry bread four slices at a time, it was a trip full of unexpected chaos. The hosts also take a moment to reflect on the sudden, heartbreaking news of Dolly Parton’s passing.​Looking ahead, the excitement builds as the duo gear up for The Long Road Festival with official media and press passes in hand. They dive into festival prep, debate the merits of 6 AM wild swimming, Celebrate a major milestone as their pal Ross McGuire prepares to take the stage on The Voice UK and tackle questions covering everything from their best personality traits to their biggest dating red flags. Wrapping things up with their top music picks of the week—spotlighting tracks from Susannah Clegg, Twinnie, Ella Langley, and Anne Wilson—Lucy caps off the episode with an impressive, single-breath run-through of the massive Long Road lineup and upcoming UK live country gigs.

In this episode, Moggzy and Lucy dive straight into their packed weekend recaps, starting with a chaotic, 80-strong impromptu line dance gathering outside the James Johnston gig in Manchester-complete with Jake O'Neill sightings and onstage antics with the Honky Tonk Highway crew. They also break down Moggzy's Sunday trip to Summer in Nashville in Wrexham, spotlighting standout performances, unexpected acoustic sets, and an epic country-oke moment. Plus, they share an inside tip to keep your eyes peeled on Liam Price's socials for some massive upcoming news.Things get hilariously unhinged in the middle segment as they tackle playlist picks-featuring tracks from Kerryl, Cammy Barnes, Cameron Marlowe, and Mason Ramsey-before going head-to-head in a wild round of "Would You Rather." From porta-loo dilemmas and roadie fantasies with Whiskey Myers to questionable rhinestones and Wrangler jumpsuit mishaps, nothing is off the table. To wrap it all up, they run through the jam-packed UK gig guide for the week ahead and preview Moggzy's upcoming trip to Germany for the Dusty Boots Festival.

In this episode, Moggzy and Lucy break down a whirlwind week of live country music and festival madness across the UK. Moggzy recaps his recent gig adventures, starting with an unforgettable night in Manchester seeing Everett and Gary Quinn at Band on the Wall—complete with an intimate, Fourth-Wall-breaking unplugged set right in the middle of the crowd. The hosts then dive into the wild variety of Deva Fest outside Chester, covering everything from inflatable horse costumes to sets by Zoe Unsworth, Dick and Dom, Vengaboys and Ronan Keating, before reflecting on a soulful, listening-room experience with Shelley Fairchild and Jake O'Neill at Carmen's.Beyond the gig recaps, Moggzy and Lucy share their weekly UK/Irish and US country music playlist picks—featuring tracks by Gary Quinn, K. Iris, Ella Langley, and The Jack Whittle Band. Things take a hilarious turn during their "Would You Rather" segment as they debate the merits of personal hype crews versus public narration by Morgan Freemans, tattoo choices, and the stomach-churning decision between a daily spoon of wet cat food or warm milk from a sweaty cowboy boot. Finally, they close out the episode with a comprehensive rundown of upcoming country gigs, line dancing sessions, and festival lineups across the region for the week ahead.

In Episode 10 of The Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy and Lucy recap a busy week of country music festivities across the UK. They break down their experiences at the Country Club events in Wembley and Liverpool, reflecting on high-energy pre-show parties, DJ sets, line dancing, and standout performances from Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. Moggzy and Lucy also share their weekly music recommendations, highlighting fresh tracks from UK and US artists including MJ Reynolds, Grace Kelly, Riley Green, and Tucker Wetmore.Special guest Zoe Unsworth joins the show for an insightful and entertaining conversation about her musical journey. She discusses finding her authentic country sound, her biggest inspirations ranging from Elvis to Taylor Swift, and her dream collaborations. Zoe opens up about the double-edged sword of social media in the music industry, reveals her hilarious "useless talent," and gives an exclusive update on her upcoming festival performances and highly anticipated debut EP release. The episode wraps up with a comprehensive run-down of gig and event listings for the week ahead.

Moggzy gives his review of the Loft Sessions in Birmingham and Farm Tracks near Pontefract, while Lucy breaks down all the high-energy fun from the Country Club Festival at Freight Island in Manchester. 🎪🍻

Welcome back to episode 8 of the Unhinged Country Podcast! This week, Moggzy and Lucy dive into a jam-packed recap of their latest live music adventures. The duo kicks things off by swapping stories from a brilliant birthday night out at Red Solo, before Lucy spills all the details on her trip to Amsterdam. She breaks down the highs of seeing MJ Reynolds and Billy Driskill at the Waterhole, alongside some brutal honesty about the appalling sound quality at the Johan Cruyff Arena for Luke Combs. They also take a trip up to the Lake District to review the remote and stunning Country by the Castle festival, sharing their thoughts on the atmosphere and sets from Amy Jo and Zoe.Later in the episode, the hosts share what’s been dominating their playlists, featuring top tracks from UK and US artists like Chloe Jones, Tom Wilson, Dan Smalley, and Caleb Mitchell. Things then take a truly unhinged turn with a hilarious round of "Would You Rather," covering everything from giving up GPS for riddles to choosing between professional bull riding and a cowboy strip show. Finally, Moggzy and Lucy wrap up with a massive rundown of the week’s upcoming country gigs across the UK, ensuring you know exactly where to catch the best live music this weekend.

This week on the Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy is flying solo while Lucy lives it up at the Luke Combs gig in Amsterdam and holidays in Dubai! In this jam-packed episode, Moggzy recaps the highlights from Lisa T’s live stream tour after-party and looks ahead to a massive birthday weekend celebration at the Red Solo Club in Birmingham's Cuban Embassy. He shares his tracks of the week, featuring old-school traditional country from UK artist Susanna Clegg ("Prospect Street") and a heavy, authentic alternative-country sound from US band Lakeview ("Kill Me First"). Moggzy also breaks down the details for Germany's upcoming Dusty Boots Festival this August, an exciting new hybrid music and line-dancing event.​With Lucy away, our good pal Rodeo Reed steps in to take over the co-host segment, sharing her love for a Waylon Jennings classic ("Never Been to Spain") and shining a spotlight on UK talent Scott Cameron. We skip "Would You Rather" this week to play some incredible, heartwarming voice notes from our amazing listeners—including Michaela, Orla, and MJ Reynolds—sharing their love for the pod's authentic vibe. Finally, Moggzy runs through a stacked weekend gig guide, highlighting local shows from Becky Tate and Finn Pearson, before previewing the weekend's massive event: Country at the Castle in the Lake District, featuring a stellar lineup with Chloe Jones, Tom Hodge, and headliners Amelia Quinn and Katie Hurt. Normal scheduling resumes next week, so grab a drink, tune in, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Grab a drink and join us for Episode 6 of the Unhinged Country Podcast! In this episode, we look back at an unforgettable—and very wet—night at Dylan Gosset's gig in Millennium Square, from last-minute scramble plans to getting completely drenched because Phil insisted no one needed a jacket. We dive into our weekly track recommendations featuring Zoe Unsworth, Jake O'Neil, Luke Combs and Hannah McFarland ft. Riley Green, before sitting down with special guest Pip Marsh for a candid chat about finding his voice, coping with childhood trauma through music, and why raw authenticity will always beat a fake persona in the UK scene. Finally, we round things copy-wise with a breakdown of this week's upcoming country events, including Bronnie's new EP drop, Chloe Jones' release, and the massive Luke Combs weekend in Amsterdam with the official Country Club Fest after-party.

We’re back for Episode 5 of Unhinged Country with a recap of a scorching night in Manchester at Band on the Wall! We're breaking down the incredible "girl power" performances from Lisa T, Chloe Jones, Mikki Evans, and a surprise guest.Then, we dive into a hilariously honest game of "Would You Rather." Find out who would wear a rhinestone cowboy suit to a funeral, who has a secret limited social battery, and why the Chester Zoo bat cave is officially off-limits. Grab a cuppa and join the chinwag!

Dust off your boots and pour a drink-things are getting a little wild this week on Unhinged Country!In this jam-packed episode, we are coming to you live (and slightly exhausted) to recap every single moment of our unforgettable Saturday at the Country Club Festival. From the best performances to the absolute chaos in the crowds, we're breaking down the good, the bad,and the beautifully unhinged.Plus, we are joined by the incredibly talented country artist Mikki Evans! We sit down for an exclusive interview to chat about her music, what inspires her songwriting, and what she's got cooking next.

In this episode, we’re tracking the real stories of the UK scene—from celebrating local legend Louis Gibney’s epic 210-day campaign to score a signed Zach Bryan guitar at Anfield, to spotlighting the independent acts grinding on the circuit.Plus, we’ve got your ultimate no-nonsense weekend gig guide spanning from York to Birmingham, a fresh batch of anonymous listener dilemmas to unpack, and the usual loud, unhinged banter.Get involved! Got a gig we missed or want to roast us anonymously? Hit the link in our bio, drop us a DM on Instagram, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

HawYee, line dancing triumphs, and ultimate CMA Fest roundups!In this jam-packed episode, we are diving deep into the incredible vibes of the recent HawYee event. We share the inspiring backstory of how Adam started this journey to raise money for Zoe's Place (now Little Lights), contributing to a massive city-wide campaign that raised £6 million in just a few weeks to save the hospital. Plus, we recap the absolute whirlwind of the line dancing competition! From navigating the chaotic traffic into Brum to the shock of making the finals, and celebrating Jess winning the intermediates while six months pregnant -we break down all the sweat, laughs, andbackstage cramming.We also have your ultimate pass to CMA Fest, breaking down the massive daily lineups, surprise sets, and unforgettable collaborations from Nashville.

In this episode the hosts play quick "would you rather" games, discuss the rise of modern line dancing in the UK, and share ideas for expanding country music culture - from franchised dance classes to remix collabs and new city venues. They also debate where C2C should land next and reveal personal quirks and drinking competition confessions.