Episodes
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WGT #162_ Oliver Jones
Lane and Tracer set down with young singer songwriter Oliver Jones from Minnesota as he explains how much his trips to Oklahoma mean, where he takes his song writing influences from, and his approach to releasing as much music as possible to and other tangents and tirades ensue. Be sure to check...
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WGT #161- Oklahoma Space Program
Lane and Tracer set down with One of Tulsa coolest bands to find out just how close we are to getting Oklahoma to space. This one is a good one! Crack a cold one and kick back and enjoy this episode.
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WGT#160- Collt Winter Lepley
Tracer and Coltt Winter Lepley catch up to discuss the Toilet Wizard most recent purchase of a model A, the state of the world and how hard it is to tour in 2026 and of course dive bar culture So kick back and enjoy these to long lost brothers catching up
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WGT-159- Pawns or Kings
Tracer and Kyndal set down with Ed from Pawns and Kings to discuss small town life, the dangers of AI music, the importance of independent music among much more nonsense! We are back to our educational episodes So kick back crack a cold beer and enjoy the latest episode
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WGT #158- Gracie Yates & Brock Burton
Tracer and Kyndal set down with rising singer songwriters Graycie Yates and Brock Burton to talk about their summer playing festivals, musical influences, Lynyrd Skynyrd and much more!!! so kick back and crack a cold one and enjoy this episode!
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WGT #157 - Matt Moran
Howdy folks!!!!! Tracer and Lane are back at it again, this time joined by Matt Moran, to discuss many things, such as song writing, that time Matt Moran did a school project with wiz Khalifa, and the legendary 90s production of Teenage mutant ninja Turtles in concert... this is the typical...
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WGT #153- Quinton Scott
Tracer and Kyndal set down with Batlle of the Bands rd 3 winner Quinton Scott, for wide ranging conversations of how much we hate Ai and Data centers, song writing legends, poetry and much, much more kick back and crack a cold one, this is a good one
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WGT#155- Verdi money
Kyndal And Tracer set down with the Verdi Money boys to talk about Dolly Parton, the rock band resurgence, and an insane trip to Denver, Colorado and much, much more kick back and crack another cold one and enjoy your week! P.S: Dolly, we will always love you <3
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WGT #154 - Jason Earle
This week Libby sat down with fellow podcaster, artist, and teacher, Jason Earle from the Marinade! Libby and Jason talk through his upcoming album, touching on themes of personal growth, justice initiatives, love lost, and the importance of community. Open your mind and heart for this episode…
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WGT #152 - Jack Tidwell
Tracer and Lane sit down with Jack Tidwell for a wide ranging conversation of music, highway stories, chilis orders and much much more
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WGT #151 - North Springs Music Festival
Tracer and Kyndal set down with Dustin from North spring music festival to discuss the process and hardships of booking an independent music festival in 2026
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WGT #150 - Laurel Cove Recap
Howdy fuckers! Are y’all suffering from the post-Laurel Cove blues or is it just us? This week we’re joined by our friends Dana and Tina to recount the many memories made from Laurel Cove this past weekend. From favorite sets, to Tracer and Kynny’s engagement, to Malort and Moonshine induced...
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WGT #149 - Kota Lewis
racer and Lane sit down with Kota Lewis to discuss the normal nonsense… except Lane tries to do the podcast from a floaty in the middle of a lake, floats away, and we haven’t seen him since… (If you find Lane please call us, we miss him.) But other than that, stay tuned until the very end so you...
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WGT #148 - Around The Deck
The gang gets together after way to long to discuss Busch light flavors, the battle of the bands at Buffalo Run, new music, and may others things that come up
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WGT #147 - mila
This week we sat down with mila to talk about her EP release last year, “MELT”, kangaroo fighting, and some of her new work coming up! Listen to the episode and hear her UNRELEASED song “Dust In My Face”
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WGT #146 - Joey Adams
Kyndal and Libby sit down with the hottest new “Appalachian Grunge” artist Joey Adams to discuss musical influences, the red dirt scene, and yallternative girls. You won’t want to miss this one.
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WGT #145 - Maddox Ross
Tracer and Kyndal sit down with on of Red Dirt's hottest up and comers to discuss Boys from Oklahoma, Red Dirt, Braums and life
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WGT #144 - Garrick Fausett
Tracer and Gage sit down with long time friend of the pod Garrick Fausett to discuss life, music, good dogs and cold beers
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WGT #143 - Brain Keane From Playola Radio
Tracer and Gage sit down to have a very serious and educational conversation about a new music streaming service that’s sweeping the nation with the CEO of Playola, Brian Keane. They discuss Reckless Kelly, try to figure out who Big Sue is and discuss the world of music Yall don’t wanna miss this...
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WGT #138 - BFO 2026 Recap
The gang sits down to discuss an epic weekend in Stillwater Oklahoma and tell the stories of all the shenanigans they got up too! This episode is full of special guest including Tracers Dad! You don’t wanna miss this!
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WGT #137 - Carson Jeffrey & Rob White
Tracer sits down with Carson Jeffery and Rob “The Weatherman” White to discuss their new album “Comancheria”, life on the road and then Kyndal shows up to keep the party going and here all the fun stories from the road
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WGT #139 - John Teague
The boys set down with John Teague from the Teague brothers band to discuss the normal nonsense and talk way to much about washing machines
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WGT BONUS EPISODE
Western Grunge Tapedeck is adding another to the roster! Listen to find out who!
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WGT #138 - Mutiny After Midnight
Gage and Tracer set down to pay tribute to Chuck Norris, discuss Johnny Blue Skies newest album “Mutiny After Midnight” and how horny it is, and they end discussing the Afroman trial and casinos This one is a shit show through and through It’ll be your favorite episode for sure
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WGT #137 - Race Ricketts 2
Howdy fuckers! Gage and Tracer sit down with Race Ricketts to revisit their first interview with him, food, and random thoughts. This is 2 hours of the most beautiful train wreck ever witnessed. New Settler’s Reunion out March 20th!
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WGT #136 - Wyatt Flores Deep Dive
It’s girls night on this episode of Western Grunge Tapedeck! Hosts Kyndal and Libby walk through each Wyatt Flores album and discuss their favorite tracks, personal relations to each project, and what it means to grow into your true self. A good balance of laughs and introspection, we know you’ll...
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WGT #135 - The Limestone Kid
Gage and Tracer sit down to discuss Parker McCollums 2015 album “limestone kid” in the most educational way possible Along the way they discuss 2015 albums, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kyndal hijacks the pod and a we introduce a new segment we are calling “Thinking Time with Gage”
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WGT #134 - Jeopardy! WGT Edition
Howdy folks! This week, the crew got together with some special guests to test their country music knowledge… complete with expected competitiveness, side tangents on dream lineups, and obscure fun facts about our favorite artists. Play along and see if you can beat our host
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WGT #133 - Adventus By The Departed
Trevor joins the boys and tries to keep them on topic (it doesn’t work) as they discuss a piece of media not available on streaming platforms from the early days of the departed So kick back and enjoy the ramblings and a song from Jack Dunker on the radio as well
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Honky-Tonk Hotline
Ring a ding ding Welcome to the honkytonk hotline, your go to place to get behind the scenes access, weird questions anwsered and advice on life This episode meet your hosts and listen to them discuss, guilty pleasures, albums from highschool and a bunch of other hijinks Stay tuned for very cool...
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WGT #132 - Memphis Kee
Tracer and Gage sit down for their first interview in months to discuss the hard hitting topics Memphis Kee’s newest album Songwriting Ray Wylie Hubbard (Hubbbbbardddd) Boots that you spent to much money on $20 dollar chains And of course cold beer So kick back and crack a cold one and enjoy this...
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WGT #131 - Around The Deck
WE ARE BACK!!!!!!!! How do you know? Tracer is still having internet issues! Join us as we welcome Season 3. Listen to Gage and Tucker ramble about almost anything, Tracer and our new host Kynny talk about some up coming plans, and of course, everyone talking over Tracer because of that BFE...
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WGT #130 - Cole Phillips
Well it is finally here, the final episode from Born and Raised and for the year! Tracer and Tucker sat down with Cole Phillips to talk all things music, hunting, influences, and ironically enough, tapedecks. You're definitely not going to want to miss this one filled with degeneracy and laughter!
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WGT #129 - Uncle Lucius
Howdy folks! Gage and Tracer sit down with a few members of Uncle Lucius. They swap stories, name origin, how beneficial Yellowstone was, and many more. Sit back and enjoy a beer with the fellas, and make sure to check out their album Live in '25!
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WGT #128 - Abe Partridge
Howdy folks! This week, Libby sits down with Abe Partridge, who walks us from his years as a preacher into his life now as a multimedia folk artist. They talk about how making art became a way to heal after hard times, and how vulnerability fuels Abe’s process. The pair digs into the Eastern...
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WGT #127 - Jarrod Morris 2
Howdy cowpunks! Jarrod Morris returns to the Tapedeck fresh off the release of his new album, Day Money. Jarrod and Brennan explore the intricacies of the music industry, touching on the creative process, the impact of AI on music, and the importance of authenticity. They discuss the challenges…
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WGT #126 - Luke Trimble
Howdy folks! Libby and Kyler sit down with Luke Trimble, an Eastern Kentucky songwriter with a great 2025 debut album. They talk small venues that shaped him, the community that keeps Appalachian music alive, and the challenge of carrying that sound beyond state lines. Luke shares how childhood...
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WGT #125 - Colby Acuff 2
Howdy folks! On his second visit with us, Colby Acuff digs into the whirlwind of being signed, dropping the label, and carving his own lane as an independent artist. He talks about pulling inspiration from bluegrass to classic rock, why storytelling matters more than ever, and how his new album…
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WGT #124 - Around The Deck, Vol. 2
Howdy Grungers! Five hosts, one deck, and a whole lot of tangents. Tracer, Trey, Brennan, Libby, and Frosty start off buzzing about the upcoming Verdi Money show with Ricky Chilton before spiraling into a debate about beef jerky. From there it’s customer service war stories, Halloween nostalgia,...
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WGT #123 - Jason Scott & the High Heat
Howdy cowfolk! Some interviews happen in studios, others in dimly lit bars, but this one happened roadside, which feels just right for Jason Scott & the High Heat. Jason and Ryan joined Tracer to talk about their new album American Grin, their songwriting roots, the realities of touring, and the...
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WGT #122 - Born & Raised Recap
Howdy Grungers! Brennan, Tracer, and Gage went to Born & Raised and came back with more stories than sense. Electrical mishaps. Missed pizza plans. Late-night wanderings that turned into half-remembered mornings. Somewhere in episode they actually talked music. It’s a recap, but also a reminder…
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WGT #121 - AllTown
Howdy cowfolk! The boys from AllTown share their journey from childhood friends to a rising band in the music scene. They discuss their early experiences playing in dive bars, the importance of enjoying every moment in their musical journey, and the diverse influences that shape their sound. The...
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WGT #120 - These Days
Howdy cowfolk! Tracer and Brennan sat down for a full review of Tanner Usrey’s These Days, breaking down the record track by track while pulling in pieces from the rest of his catalog. In true fashion, the conversation veered into Halloween costumes, songs about the weather, and a draft of top...
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WGT #119 - Snipe Hunter
Howdy hunters! Brennan, Gage, and Libby set out on their own Snipe Hunt with a track-by-track review of Tyler Childers’ latest record. Along the way they dig into his evolving sound, the genre lines he keeps crossing, a blind rank, a draft, and a few announcements you won’t want to miss....
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WGT #118 - Mac Hankins
Howdy cowfolk! Tracer and Brennan sat down with Mac Hankins for a wide-open hang. The usual chicken and fast food talk showed up, plus T-Rex sandwiches, college football, and a blind rank of grunge bands that got a little rowdy. Don't miss it! Intro/Outro - Trenton Fletcher Mac Hankins and the...
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WGT #117 - Dalton Domino 2
Howdy grungers! Gage and Brennan sat down with Dalton Domino to talk about the release of his new album Arizona. They talk about how much fun he had making the record, a “special” merch signature, one of the funniest pre-save announcements you’ll ever hear, and some of the other podcasts Dalton's...
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WGT #116 - The Kill Joy
Howdy folks! Album reviews are back. Brennan and Gage dust off the Tapedeck to spin Danno Simpson’s The Kill Joy front to back. They cover the highs, the stand-out tracks, and where it fits into his body of work. Don't miss it! Intro/Outro - Trenton Fletcher Western Grunge Tapedeck:...
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WGT #115 - Around The Deck, Vol. 1
Howdy Cowfolk! Welcome to Around The Deck, our new series where we step off the main stage and just talk shop. No setlist, no structure, just the crew following wherever the conversation drifts. In this debut episode, the Brennan and Tracer cover Boys from Oklahoma (Texas edition), Born & Raised...
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WGT #114 - Hunter Flynn
Howdy folks! Hunter Flynn sat down with Brennan and Libby to talk about life on the road, growing up around Kentucky lakes, and his experiences at Laurel Cove. He shared the story of how he picked up the guitar, the car wreck that changed the course of his life and career, and the venues that…
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WGT #113 - Gannon Fremin
Howdy cowfolk! Libby and Kyler sit down with Gannon Fremin of Gannon Fremin & CCREV to talk about the band’s brand-new EP, how it was recorded, the meaning behind the album art, and the story of an artist chasing down his sound. They dig into the progression from early releases to now, the timing...
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