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Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations — 305 episodes
Late Night Thoughts on friendship, music & their new EP Coming Back Home
Futurebirds on Far Out Country, family life and nearly 20 years together
Stephen Day | Rock Bottom Baby, Gold Mine & life on the road
Dave Fenley on fatherhood, the Opry & Rest Of My Life
Landon Smith on “Lavender,” TikTok & his journey to Nashville
Drake White on “Tradition,” his recovery & Ladder to the Sky documentary
CJ Solar on #1 Hits, The Old Souls & “Black Label Blues”
Cigarettes @ Sunset on Possum Rock, Touring & Mountain Roots
Styles Haury on new 5 TO 9 EP, songwriting & journey to Nashville
Filmore on Atypical, fatherhood & his Nashville journey
Ashland Craft on dive bar beauty queen, new collabs & her journey
Leah Blevins on All Dressed Up & finding her true voice
Austin Michael on his new album Lonestar, American Idol & Opry debut
Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger
Savannah Dean Reeves on “Get Me Everytime,” live shows & what’s next
Claudia Hoyser on Before The Dawn, independence & building Hoyser Country brands
JD Shelburne on new album Raised on the Good Stuff, Inclusion Bourbon & the Opry
MaRynn Taylor on her debut album, Grand Ole Opry & what's next
Hayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad Paisley
Olivia Harms talks The Road, songwriting & life on the ranch
Maygen & The Birdwatcher on collaboration, family & new music
Alexandra King talks Across the Pond, Ireland & healing through music
Damn Tall Buildings on The Universe Is Hungry, busking & being independent
Jeremy Pinnell on Decades, songwriting & his Kentucky roots
Kelsi Mayne talks new music, vulnerability & life beyond country music
Jon Wolfe on Barstool Therapy, Juan Lobo Tequila & What's Next
Hunter Metts on A Crater Wide, Weathervane & going all-in on music
Deltona talks new single “Cared Enough to Cry,” Bluebird origins & what's next
Belles on her new EP, Blake Wood collab & holiday music
Creed Fisher on his near-death crash, new album & the road ahead
Presley Tennant talks new music, “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” & finding her sound
Gale Bird’s Sean Monahan on New Singles, Vulnerability & Finding Their Sound
Magnolia Boulevard on Their Debut Album, Appalachian Roots & Staying True to Their Sound
Ashley Wineland on 'Loving You is Easy', life on the road & doing it her way
Chris Rafter talks debut album RAFTER, “Havertown” & sharing his story
Austin Meade talks new album Almost Famous, ambition & life on the road
Eddie and The Getaway talk Tumbleweeds & Nicotine, hitting the road & what's next
Brandon Wisham on 'Pain Won't Last', journey to Nashville and new music
Corey Congilio on blues roots, new EP & betting on himself
The Last Revel on Gone for Good, reuniting & evolving their sound
Jess Moskaluke on I Ain’t Country, her journey & what’s next
Clayton Mullen on Varsity Blues, Nashville journey & bucket-list venues
Josh Ross talks ‘Single Again’ success, Akon collab & new album
July Moon on “What A Woman Should Be” & their bold new era
Kyle Hollingsworth Talks New Album ‘All We Are’ & Life Beyond the Stage
Lucas Hoge Talks ‘Book About Me’, Season 6 of Hoge Wild & more
Jay Webb on faith, viral songs & his new album ‘Where To Find Me’
Grant Gilbert on 'West of Fort Worth' and his Texas roots
MoonShroom on ‘Take a Trip,’ Grassadelic Twang & Creative Freedom
Austin Snell Talks ‘Miles,’ Songwriting, and His Journey from the Air Force to Nashville
The Ries Brothers talk ‘Golden Sun,’ working with 311’s Nick Hexum, their Florida roots & more
Kolby Cooper talks ‘Love You, Goodnight,’ dad life, songwriting & more
Tyler Booth talks new EP ‘Downtown,’ engagement, Kentucky Roots & more
Randall King
Chuckie Brown
Ian Munsick
Kyle Ray
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Jason Scott and The High Heat
Canaan Smith
Driftwood Choir
Alli Walker
The Kentucky Gentlemen
Ana Cristina Cash
Haley Mae Campbell
Wilder Woods
Garrett Bradford
The Dryes
Liam St. John
Five Artists & Groups to Watch in 2025
Favorite Artists & Groups of 2024
Favorite Songs of 2024
Emily Brooke
Chatham Rabbits
Oliver Hazard
Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Stayed
Adam Chaffins
Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen performs While We're Still Friends
Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Bones
Nether Hour
Charly Reynolds
Beyond The Bar: Allie Colleen performs Grass On The Grave
Jade Eagleson
Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer & Ruin This Town
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Christian Hayes
Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen shares The Otherside
Noah West
The Talbott Brothers
Matt Oakley
Nate Haller
Owen Riegling
JJ Wilde
Drake White
Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Preview
Jake Banfield
Connor Daly
Cali Tucker
Everette
Yacht Rock Revue
Josh Merritt
The Midnight Revival
Judd Warrick
Travis Denning
Alannah McCready
Southall
Gangstagrass
George Ducas
Bryce Leatherwood
Shortie: Jim Kweskin
Nice Horse
Jake Bush
Koe Wetzel
Devin Cooper
Dalton Dover
Amy Sheppard
Donovan Woods
Scoot Teasley
Neon Union
Flat River Band
Lakeview
Annie Bosko
Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 3 Review
Brother Smith
Shortie: Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra
Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 2 Review
Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 1 Review
Boy Named Banjo
Vinnie Paolizzi
Adam Hood
Low Water Bridge Band
Emmet Stevens Jr.
James Barker Band
Peyton Aldridge
Lonesome Ace Stringband
Jenny Tolman
Shane Profitt
Tyler Reese Tritt
Tanner Olsen Band
Elvie Shane
The Listening Party
Lewis Brice
Whiskey Myers
Allie Colleen
David Adam Byrnes
East Nash Grass
BoomTown Saints
Tyra Madison
Frank Fletcher
Brit Taylor
Lucas Hoge on releasing Nowhere, new season of Hoge Wild and getting to travel
Del Barber on his latest album, incorporating life into music and writing songs
Noah Hester on Bradshaw Bourbon, hating being called a celebrity chef & his favorite cooking style
Jay Allen on finding his sound, his mother's Alzheimer’s battle and being on The Voice
Madeline Edwards on Crashlanded, good tequila and always wanting to be in music
Rodney Rice on bourbon, getting into music and his new album
Austin Tolliver on playing football, getting into music and finding his sound
Cowboy Troy on his love of cooking, making new music & balancing it all
Jonathan Hutcherson on growing up in Kentucky, getting to Nashville and new music
Davisson Brothers Band on their new album, growing up in WV and playing at the Opry
Matt Koziol on always wanting to play music, impactful teachers and no back-up plans
Tommy Townsend on Waylon Jennings, moonshine and making music
Craig Campbell on his family, being an entrepreneur and releasing new music
Frank Ray on his journey, finding his sound and good tequila
Reid Haughton on his viral video, finding his sound and remembering his first gig
Illiterate Light on their new album, social media fun and being a duo
Chad Bushnell on his new album, growing up on the ranch and a unicycle
Chase Mitchell on his wild musical journey, new music and family
Colton James on his new EP, Land 4 Heroes and staying busy
The Gibson Brothers on their new album, family and a Steve Martin prank
Billy Wayne Davis on his new comedy special, sharing stories and his accent
Bruce Buffer on Puncher's Chance, announcing and It's Time
Dariann Leigh on her latest single, growing up in Minnesota and her guitar collection
Jarrod Dickenson on his upcoming album, traveling with his wife and good whiskey
The Runaway Grooms on their Jam Americana style, upcoming album and good beer
Everette on their new album, Opry debut and Man of Constant Sorrow
Hunter Hayes on new music, learning new instruments and good Scotch whisky
Flat River Band on being brothers, coming from a musical family and their latest album
Austin Snell on Excuse the Mess, his name and getting to Nashville
Grant Gilbert on potential collabs, growing up on the farm and how he got started
Brett Kissel on family, good drinks and how he got into music
Jordan Rowe on his latest single, finding inspiration for songs and working with legends
Logan Crosby on Claim to Fame, getting into music and first singles
Dallas Remington on Steal Your Dad, her biggest goal and playing metal
Southerland on how they became a duo, new music and good whiskey
Manny Blu on country punk, bending the rules and good whiskey
Ian Munsick on importance of family, making new music and crazy fans
Smith & Wesley on playing together as brothers, sharing stories & giving back
Emily Miller on her debut EP, love of classic country and gardening
We Banjo 3 on their new album, playing with family and blending genres
Dustin Herring on his new album, working on the farm and his songwriting approach
The Western Express on their debut album, Craigslist and dancehalls
KINGSLEY on her latest album, being an entrepreneur and her love of music
Johnny Day on working in the oilfields, his wife's proposal and good beer
Lauren Balthrop on her single Piece of Shit, upcoming album and learning the fiddle
Bryan Ruby on his new single, playing baseball & his journey
Charlie Berry on being a dad, making new music and going solo
Clay Hollis on being in the studio, growing up in Texas & his journey into music
Blue Dogs on getting back into the studio, their career and their own beer
John Inghram on his debut solo album, Mountain Stage debut and his career
Kel Adore on songwriting, move to LA and her new music
Dustin Collins on his upcoming album, growing up in Kentucky and bourbon
Joey Greer on growing up in a musical family, his bus Ms. Frizzle and new music
Jon Wolfe on Juan Lobo Tequila, his latest album and staying busy
Dane Louis on his OnlyFans Fan Club, growing up in Iowa & new music
Hudson Valley on new music, having fun and coming together as a band
Lane Smith on life as a bullfighter, getting into music and his latest single
Nate Bergman on going solo, working with legends and his debut album
Lucas Hoge on his new single, Hoge Wild and his career
Payton Howie on her debut EP, giving up softball and being on stage at age 5
Hayden Coffman on social media, new single and pursuing a music career
Presley Tennant on her new single, being on The Voice and finding her sound
Tasting Notes with Alcoholic Beverage Attorney Rachel Lawson
Tim Montana on making new music, life experiences and being true to himself
Coyle Girelli on his new album, writing songs and growing up in England
Tasting Notes with SIA Scotch's Carin Luna-Ostaseski
Lord Nelson on their new album, hitting the road and their journey
Jacob Bryant on his new album, Opry debut and life outside of music
Hannah Anders on her love of music, bringing energy to the stage and her journey
JD Shelburne on his latest album, growing up in Kentucky and how he got into music
Flight Night X with Spiritless Kentucky 74
Josh Gallagher on his new album, becoming a dad and how he got into music
The Wooks on their new album, their name and hitting the road
The Nashvillains on their debut album, how they came together and enjoying a good drink
Taylor Austin Dye on good whiskey, country music and Kentucky
Flight Night IX with Dragon's Milk
Creed Fisher on country music, new albums and doing it his way
Fred Minnick on bourbon, bourbon history and Repeal Day
Boxing legend Christy Martin on her career and her biggest fight (out of the ring)
EP72: Flight Night VIII with Bespoken Spirits
EP71: Paranormal releases and high proof vodka with Harridan Vodka's Bridgette Taylor
EP70: Mixology and murder with author Kierra Sondereker
Episode 69: Diversifying breweries, brand extensions, unique partnerships and using social media on Craft Beer Roundtable #5
Episode 68: Touring distilleries and creating memories with the Kentucky Bourbon Boys
Episode 67: Bourbon, sustainability and sourcing locally with Great Lakes' Guy Rehorst
Episode 66: Flight Night VII with Stellum Spirits & Barrell Seagrass
Episode 65: Bourbon, food and barrel picks with Chef Ouita Michel
Episode 64: 2 o'clock chuggz and popping bottles with Dan Kidd
Episode 63: Fall beers and fall cocktails with Kevin Patterson and Jake Sulek
Episode 62: Building a company during the pandemic with Wolf Spirit's Umberto Luchini
Episode 61: Hockey and tequila with Chris Chelios
Episode 60: Under the Influence of Craft Beer Roundtable #4
Episode 59: Flight Night VI with Traverse City Whiskey's Chris Fredrickson
Episode 58: Bourbon, whiskey and moonshine with Ole Smoky's Robert Hall
Episode 57: Changing alcohol laws and what it means with policy expert Jarrett Dieterle
Episode 56: Getting creative with Connor Query and Carrie Johnson
Episode 55: Making agave spirits with Mean Mule's Jeff Evans
Episode 54: Grains and their impact on whiskey with Middle West Spirits' Ryan Lang
Episode 53: Summer cocktails and summer beers with Jake Sulek and Kevin Patterson
Episode 52: How to start a whiskey collection with MyDailyBourbon's Chad Watson
Episode 51: Building innovative brands with SLO Brew's Rod Cegelski and Koby Collins
Episode 50: Flight Night V with Breckenridge Distillery's Bryan Nolt
Episode 49: Using hemp with Highway Vodka's Ben Williams
Episode 48: For the home bar with Hella Cocktail's Eddie Simeon and Draft Top's Sean Kelly
Episode 47: Under the Influence Roundtable 3
Episode 46: Flight Night IV with Chicken Cock Whiskey and IZO Spirits
Episode 45: Party planning with Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler plus cocktails with Michael Toscano
Episode 44: Launching a brand with Kentucky Senator Bourbon's Damon Thayer
Episode 43: Developing new beers with Ballast Point's Aaron Justus and Chris Takecuchi
Episode 42: Still Austin Whiskey Co.'s Chris Seals and John Schrepel
Episode 41: Flight Night III with Braxton Brewing
Episode 40: Spring cocktails and spring beers
Guinness Open Gate Brewery's Ryan Wagner
Under the Influence Roundtable 2
Flight Night II with Urban Artifact
Making whiskey from beer with Foundry Distilling
How whiskey gets its flavor with Starlight's Christian and Blake Huber
Creating wild beers with Mirror Twin's Derek DeFranco
Under the Influence Roundtable 1
Flight Night I with Barrell Bourbon
Seedlip Spirits' Laura Lashley
Athletic Brewing head brewer/co-founder John Walker
Favorite moments from 2020 and a preview of 2021
Beer trends and winter beers with Kevin Patterson
Abita Brewing brewmaster Mark Wilson plus cocktails with Jake Sulek
Traverse City Whiskey co-founder Chris Fredrickson plus Roger Huff of Gallant Fox Brewing
Bourbon & holiday food pairings plus author Jarrett Dieterle
Bourbon Charity founder Brandon Hunt plus Chris Walters of Nose Your Bourbon
Nicole Austin talks Cascade Moon launch plus Josh Hurst from Pies & Pints
Sig Luscher Brewery co-owner Tim Luscher and brewmaster Dylan Greenwood
Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits plus the VaBourbonHunter
Country artist Dustin Collins
Starlight Distillery's Christian Huber and James Wood
Chattanooga Whiskey co-founder/CEO Tim Piersant
Barrell Craft Spirits Tripp Stimson and cocktails with Michael Toscano
Singer/songwriter Justin Wells
George Dickel Master Distiller Nicole Austin plus bourbon steward Tim Knittel
Country duo Everette
Adam Hall from Boulevard Brewing plus country duo Everette
Author/business owner Wesley Browne
Matthew Cummings of Pretentious Beer & Glass plus author Wesley Browne
Big Timber Brewing head brewer Matt Kwasniewski plus Kenny Coleman of Bourbon Pursuit
Wilderness Trail Bourbon co-owner/master distiller Shane Baker plus Girl Meets Beer
Fifty West Brewing’s Bobbly Slattery plus Chicago Craft Beer Guy
Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott plus Kindsey Bernhard
Against the Grain co-founders Sam Cruz and Jerry Gnagy plus Alex Wilson
Lessons in Beer with Kevin Patterson plus Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Peter Weiss from Lexington Brewing & Town Branch Bourbon
Country Boy co-founder DH
Goodwood Brewing CEO Ted Mitzlaff
Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris
Fusion Brewing co-owner and head brewer Chris Paumi
Ethereal Brewing co-founder Andrew Bishop
West Sixth Brewing co-owner Brady Barlow
Mirror Twin Brewing owner and head brewer Derek DeFranco