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Whiskey Riff Raff
by Whiskey Riff
A podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff' buckle up for an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, sports, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.
Episodes
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Wheeler Walker Jr.: Pullin' Out
Wheeler Walker Jr. joins the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast to talk about stepping away from country music, getting out while the getting’s good, and why he’s sick of hearing about algorithms and AI. Wheeler opens up about why he wants to open a bar on Broadway just to piss people off, what his…
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Nicholas Jamerson: Kentucky Songbird
Nicholas Jamerson joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about the rich musical history of Eastern Kentucky, the artists who deserve more recognition, and the early memories that shaped his love for music. He opens up about the difference between autobiographical and fictional songwriting, the advice he...
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Fox N Vead: Playing the Game
Fox N Vead joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about their genre-bending new album, why they’ve started calling their sound “crunge,” and why they don’t think putting artists into a single genre box makes much sense. The band also opens up about why playing live has always been at the heart of what...
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Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026: Behind the Scenes in Wildwood, NJ
On this episode of Whiskey Riff Raff, we head to Wildwood, New Jersey for one of the biggest country music festivals on the East Coast, Barefoot Country Music Fest. Throughout the weekend, we sat down with an incredible lineup of artists, including Chase Rice, The Wilder Blue, Channing Wilson,...
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Brantley Gilbert: Mental Health, Faith, & Veterans
This episode of Whiskey Riff Raff with Brantley Gilbert is brought to you by Rock The Country. Brantley opens up about balancing life on the road with being a husband and father, why he drifted away from church and what brought him back, and the importance of creating a culture where his band and...
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Ben Chapman: "Funky Tonk", Nashville & Songwriting
Ben Chapman joins Whiskey Riff Raff for an honest conversation about making music, raising a family, and the ever-changing landscape of country music. Ben talks about balancing life as an artist and a parent, why he'd encourage his son to learn a trade, and how Nashville has transformed over the...
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Carolina Country Music Fest 2026: Behind the Scenes in Myrtle Beach
On this episode of Whiskey Riff Raff, we head to Myrtle Beach for one of the biggest country music festivals of the summer, Carolina Country Music Fest. Throughout the weekend, we sat down with an incredible lineup of artists, including Drake White, Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry, Chris…
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Dexter & The Moonrocks: Western Space Grunge
This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we sit down with Ryan Fox of Dexter and The Moonrocks to talk about the band's rise, the evolution of their signature "Y’allternative" sound, and what it takes to build a band in today's music landscape. Ryan dives into the reality of being a modern-day artist…
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Colby Acuff: Whiskey Riff Country Music Madness Championship
Fresh off the release of his new album Handmade Horsepower, Colby Acuff joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about winning Whiskey Riff Raff Madness, the viral origins of "Dunk That Shit," why social media is breaking country music, and why some of the most talented artists in the genre...
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Elizabeth Nichols: From Law School To Country Star
Elizabeth Nichols joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about her unconventional path to country music, going viral on TikTok, and the new music she's working on. We dive into everything from dropping out of law school and accidentally finding a music career, to reading through the good and...
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Ryan Preece: Being One Of NASCAR's Most Aggressive Drivers & Racing In Nashville
BONUS EPISODE! NASCAR driver Ryan Preece sat down with us on Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about his career, his famously aggressive racing strategy, what it's like to drive a stock car, the preparation that goes into it, and how he feels about his nicknames (like "Flyin' Ryan.") The driver of the…
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The Atlanta Braves: Austin Riley, Kyle Farmer & Ben Ingram Talk Country Music and Braves Baseball
Country music and Braves baseball go hand in hand. In this special collection of interviews from the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast, Atlanta Braves stars Austin Riley and Kyle Farmer, along with Braves broadcaster Ben Ingram, sit down separately with the Whiskey Riff Raff crew to talk all things…
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Channing Wilson: Outlaw Country & Surviving Nashville Without Chasing Trends
This episode is sponsored by Carolina Country Music Fest. Get your tickets now: https://carolinacountrymusicfest.com/ Singer songwriter Channing Wilson stops by the podcast to discuss staying true to his influences in today’s Nashville. From writing with Luke Combs and hearing “She Got The Best…
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The Creekers: Kentucky & Bluegrass Music
The Creekers join the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast this week sponsored by Rock The Country. Get your tickets now at https://rockthecountry.com/ The guys break down why they don’t really see themselves as a traditional bluegrass band, explain the controversy behind using a cajon in bluegrass music…
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Paul Cauthen: Cancer, God, Fatherhood & The 'Book Of Paul'
Paul Cauthen dives into his latest album, ‘Book Of Paul,’ why he sees the record as scripture he wrote about himself, and how the project arrived at the perfect moment in his life. He opens up about his relationship with God, his cancer journey, and why he truly believes cancer saved his life....
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Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion
Koe Wetzel sits down with Whiskey Riff to talk about the biggest shift of his life. From becoming a dad and naming his daughter Woods, to growing deeper in his faith and stepping into a new version of himself, this is Koe like you’ve never heard him before. He opens up about how fatherhood…
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Rocker Steiner & Kade Bruno: Music City Rodeo
Rocker Steiner and Kade Bruno join the podcast to talk all things rodeo, adrenaline, and country music. From the reality of climbing into the chute knowing things could go wrong, to the brotherhood behind the scenes, they break down what life as a professional bareback and saddle bronc rider is...
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Ty Myers: From Bedroom Songs to Sold-Out Shows at 18
This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we sit down with rising country artist Ty Myers to talk about what it’s really like blowing up at just 18 years old. From writing nearly all of his songs in his childhood bedroom to navigating life on the road while still living with his parents, Ty opens up about...
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Tyler Halverson: Amerijuana, South Dakota, and Not Fitting the Mold
Tyler Halverson on avoiding the norm, keeping his sound raw, and building “Amerijuana” into his own lane. From calling the harmonica a “nasty” instrument to trademarking “Amerijuana,” gatekeeping South Dakota, and saying some artists are just making playlists, not albums… this one goes…
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Wade Forster: From Australian Rodeo Cowboy to Country Singer
Australian country artist Wade Forster joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about growing up in the Australian outback, rodeo life, and the long road to country music. Before pursuing music, Wade worked just about every job you can imagine, including rugby player, rodeo cowboy, HVAC tech,...
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Leon Majcen and Sam Stoane: Songs, Sacrifice & Big Years Ahead
Leon Majcen and Sam Stoane are both stepping into defining years and they’re doing it their own way. Leon opens up about being raised by Bosnian refugee parents, the promise to retire his mom with music, almost quitting after 2020, and why he plans to release two to three albums a year for the…
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Ernest: Community, Collaboration, and Growing Up in Country Music
We’re back for 2026 🎙️ Kicking off the year with Ernest talking community, collaboration, and growing up in country music. We dive into his upcoming album Deep Blue and even share a few Willie Nelson stories. Take a listen now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube....
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Braxton Keith: From Dentistry to Honky Tonk Hustle
Braxton Keith, honky tonk country singer and rising star, joins us to talk life on the road, music, and finding balance in a crazy schedule. He shares what it’s been like performing 150 shows a year, how his band became like family, and the story behind his hit song “Cozy.” Braxton also opens up...
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Larry Fleet: Sobriety, Faith, New Music & UFOs
This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Larry Fleet, country singer and Black Buffalo ambassador, joins us to talk new music, faith, sobriety, and some downright...
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49 Winchester: From Garage Band to The Ryman
This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Isaac Gibson, lead singer of 49 Winchester, details the bands success over the last few years as they've come a long way…
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Benjamin Tod: Staying True in Country’s Changing Landscape
This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Benjamin Tod opens up about faith, songwriting, and staying grounded while country keeps changing. He talks about walking...
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Brent Cobb: Mentorship, Songwriting & One Wild Grammy Night
This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Brent Cobb stops by the podcast to talk about having his music featured on the hit series 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman,'...
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Aaron Watson: Texas Country Legend, Timeless Style & Tailgate Talks
Texas country legend Aaron Watson stops by the podcast to talk about coming up in the Texas music scene and how that shaped his perspective of country music and the Nashville machine, dealing with record executives, being self-sufficient and taking a unique approach to his career, current country...
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Jake Worthington: Pure, True, and Traditional
Jake Worthington stops by the podcast to talk about his sophomore album 'When I Write The Song,' how he loves sad country songs but has been scared to cut them in case they come true, walking up and down Broadway and listening to the live bands, how Nashville has never lost its magic, meeting his...
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Jamey Johnson: Marine, Country Legend & Mentor
The great Jamey Johnson stops by the podcast to talk about his time in the Marines and playing music at that time, listening to contemporary country music and how he enjoys artists like Morgan Wallen, working from the Cash cabin to create his new album 'Midnight Gasoline,' how he wrote "What A...
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Hannah Dasher: Being An Independent Artist + Jack Of All Trades
This week, Hannah Dasher stops by the podcast to talk about how her presence on TikTok and her cooking show has helped fans discover her music, the struggles of being a fully independent artist, what it's like to be a woman in the industry and how challenging that can be, her thoughts on Beyoncé...
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Tanner Usrey: How a Crash Led to Country Music + Endless Miles on the Road
Tanner Usrey joins the podcast to talk about how a car accident jumpstarted his country music career, his biggest musical influences, his new album 'These Days,' how TikTok has changed the music industry, being a road dog, having his music featured in hit TV shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman'...
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Ashley McBryde: Toughing It Out In Nashville + “Rattle Snake Preacher” + Therapy & Sobriety
The great Ashley McBryde joins the podcast to talk about coming to Nashville and grinding as a young artist before getting a record deal at 30 years old, growing up in Arkansas with a father who was a doctor and a preacher, how Eric Church played a roll in her success, concept albums, getting...
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Read Southall: 10 Years In The Red Dirt Scene + Southall's Name Change
This week, Southall frontman Read Southall stops by the podcast to talk about the band's 10 years in the red dirt scene, why they changed their name, the making of their 2023 self-titled album, what it's like working with mainstream artists like Chase Rice, growing up in Oklahoma and how that...
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Willow Avalon: TikTok fame + getting arrested + singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach
Willow Avalon joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Georgia and moving to California, and eventually New York City, to pursue music at the young age of 15 , honing her skills as a brilliant songwriter and some of her musical inspirations, singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach, her debut...
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Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches + Hot Country Knights
Dierks Bentley joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Broken Branches' and some of his favorite songs on the tracklist, the Hot Country Knights and adding humor to his music, being friends with Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, having a hobby like flying, being a dad, hangover...
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Bonus Episode: Joey Logano Interview + CMA Fest’s Downfall
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano stops by the podcast to talk all things racing, some of his goals for his career going forward, his feuds with fellow drivers over the years, life off the track, his impressive work with the Joey Logano Foundation, his favorite country music…
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Tracy Lawrence
Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, the legend himself, Tracy Lawrence, joins the podcast to talk about what it was like making music in the 90's and some of the legends he has worked with over the years, playing Rock the Country and some of the other festivals he loves...
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Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent album '9 Lives,' when fans might expect to hear more new music, what it's been like gaining mainstream notoriety and working more in Nashville, having such a passionate fan base, becoming a dad soon, going on tour with Hardy this...
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Hudson Westbrook
Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, up-and-comer Hudson Westbrook stops by the podcast to talk about growing up in Texas and being inspired by the music of his home state and artists like Parker McCollum, moving to Nashville and chasing his own country music dreams,...
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JD Clayton
JD Clayton stops by the podcast to talk about his journey in country music thus far, his unique sound, the possibility of new music this year, growing up in Arkansas, van life and the challenges of being on the road as a touring musician with a young family, and much more. See Privacy Policy at...
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Jon Pardi
The California cowboy, Jon Pardi, joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood,' staying true to his traditional country roots and leaning into that style, his writing process, becoming a dad, pre-show rituals, hangover cures and much more. See Privacy Policy at...
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Gavin Adcock
Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, Gavin Adcock joins the podcast to talk about playing at the festival this year as well as his other upcoming tour dates, his rowdy shows and how he handles fans who get a little out of hand, his knack for songwriting and where he finds...
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Kip Moore
Kip Moore joins the podcast to talk about his fantastic new album 'Solitary Tracks,' his journey thus far and how he's carved out his own lane for himself in terms of his unique sound in the country genre, the challenges that come along with a career in the music business, his impressive success...
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Cody Canada
A can't-miss episode with the legend himself, Cody Canada. Ahead of their sold-out reunion shows in Oklahoma and Texas, the former Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman stops by the podcast to talk about what led them to finally get the band back together and how that all came to be, being a huge part…
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Colby Acuff
Colby Acuff joins the podcast to talk about learning how to write songs from a young age and growing up in Idaho, the process of putting together an album, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, his passion for fly fishing and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
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Ole 60
Brought to you by our friends at Ammunition Whiskey, Ole 60 frontman Jacob Young stops by the podcast to talk about their song "Thoughts Of You" blowing up on TikTok, his upbringing in Owensboro, Kentucky, where his musical inspirations come from, the band's live shows, life on the road and much...
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Sterling Elza
Up-and-comer Sterling Elza joins the podcast to talk about making his first album, breaking into the Texas music scene, some of his rock influences and other musical influences and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Brooks & Dunn
Brought to you by Browning, legends Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn stop by the podcast ahead of releasing their 'Reboot II' album this Friday to talk about the new project, life before they became a massively successful country group, important advice from Merle Haggard about why…
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Chase Rice
Brought to you by our friends at Browning, Chase Rice joins the podcast to talk about playing at 'Concert For Carolina' and the devastation in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, the evolution of his music over the years and his new album 'Go Down Singin,' already...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff' buckle up for an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, sports, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.
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A podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff' buckle up for an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, sports, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.
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