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All Episodes

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations — 305 episodes

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1

Late Night Thoughts on friendship, music & their new EP Coming Back Home

2

Futurebirds on Far Out Country, family life and nearly 20 years together

3

Stephen Day | Rock Bottom Baby, Gold Mine & life on the road

4

Dave Fenley on fatherhood, the Opry & Rest Of My Life

5

Landon Smith on “Lavender,” TikTok & his journey to Nashville

6

Drake White on “Tradition,” his recovery & Ladder to the Sky documentary

7

CJ Solar on #1 Hits, The Old Souls & “Black Label Blues”

8

Cigarettes @ Sunset on Possum Rock, Touring & Mountain Roots

9

Styles Haury on new 5 TO 9 EP, songwriting & journey to Nashville

10

Filmore on Atypical, fatherhood & his Nashville journey

11

Ashland Craft on dive bar beauty queen, new collabs & her journey

12

Leah Blevins on All Dressed Up & finding her true voice

13

Austin Michael on his new album Lonestar, American Idol & Opry debut

14

Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger

15

Savannah Dean Reeves on “Get Me Everytime,” live shows & what’s next

16

Claudia Hoyser on Before The Dawn, independence & building Hoyser Country brands

17

JD Shelburne on new album Raised on the Good Stuff, Inclusion Bourbon & the Opry

18

MaRynn Taylor on her debut album, Grand Ole Opry & what's next

19

Hayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad Paisley

20

Olivia Harms talks The Road, songwriting & life on the ranch

21

Maygen & The Birdwatcher on collaboration, family & new music

22

Alexandra King talks Across the Pond, Ireland & healing through music

23

Damn Tall Buildings on The Universe Is Hungry, busking & being independent

24

Jeremy Pinnell on Decades, songwriting & his Kentucky roots

25

Kelsi Mayne talks new music, vulnerability & life beyond country music

26

Jon Wolfe on Barstool Therapy, Juan Lobo Tequila & What's Next

27

Hunter Metts on A Crater Wide, Weathervane & going all-in on music

28

Deltona talks new single “Cared Enough to Cry,” Bluebird origins & what's next

29

Belles on her new EP, Blake Wood collab & holiday music

30

Creed Fisher on his near-death crash, new album & the road ahead

31

Presley Tennant talks new music, “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” & finding her sound

32

Gale Bird’s Sean Monahan on New Singles, Vulnerability & Finding Their Sound

33

Magnolia Boulevard on Their Debut Album, Appalachian Roots & Staying True to Their Sound

34

Ashley Wineland on 'Loving You is Easy', life on the road & doing it her way

35

Chris Rafter talks debut album RAFTER, “Havertown” & sharing his story

36

Austin Meade talks new album Almost Famous, ambition & life on the road

37

Eddie and The Getaway talk Tumbleweeds & Nicotine, hitting the road & what's next

38

Brandon Wisham on 'Pain Won't Last', journey to Nashville and new music

39

Corey Congilio on blues roots, new EP & betting on himself

40

The Last Revel on Gone for Good, reuniting & evolving their sound

41

Jess Moskaluke on I Ain’t Country, her journey & what’s next

42

Clayton Mullen on Varsity Blues, Nashville journey & bucket-list venues

43

Josh Ross talks ‘Single Again’ success, Akon collab & new album

44

July Moon on “What A Woman Should Be” & their bold new era

45

Kyle Hollingsworth Talks New Album ‘All We Are’ & Life Beyond the Stage

46

Lucas Hoge Talks ‘Book About Me’, Season 6 of Hoge Wild & more

47

Jay Webb on faith, viral songs & his new album ‘Where To Find Me’

48

Grant Gilbert on 'West of Fort Worth' and his Texas roots

49

MoonShroom on ‘Take a Trip,’ Grassadelic Twang & Creative Freedom

50

Austin Snell Talks ‘Miles,’ Songwriting, and His Journey from the Air Force to Nashville

51

The Ries Brothers talk ‘Golden Sun,’ working with 311’s Nick Hexum, their Florida roots & more

52

Kolby Cooper talks ‘Love You, Goodnight,’ dad life, songwriting & more

53

Tyler Booth talks new EP ‘Downtown,’ engagement, Kentucky Roots & more

54

Randall King

55

Chuckie Brown

56

Ian Munsick

57

Kyle Ray

58

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

59

Jason Scott and The High Heat

60

Canaan Smith

61

Driftwood Choir

62

Alli Walker

63

The Kentucky Gentlemen

64

Ana Cristina Cash

65

Haley Mae Campbell

66

Wilder Woods

67

Garrett Bradford

68

The Dryes

69

Liam St. John

70

Five Artists & Groups to Watch in 2025

71

Favorite Artists & Groups of 2024

72

Favorite Songs of 2024

73

Emily Brooke

74

Chatham Rabbits

75

Oliver Hazard

76

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Stayed

77

Adam Chaffins

78

Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen performs While We're Still Friends

79

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Bones

80

Nether Hour

81

Charly Reynolds

82

Beyond The Bar: Allie Colleen performs Grass On The Grave

83

Jade Eagleson

84

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer & Ruin This Town

85

Dexter and The Moonrocks

86

Christian Hayes

87

Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen shares The Otherside

88

Noah West

89

The Talbott Brothers

90

Matt Oakley

91

Nate Haller

92

Owen Riegling

93

JJ Wilde

94

Drake White

95

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Preview

96

Jake Banfield

97

Connor Daly

98

Cali Tucker

99

Everette

100

Yacht Rock Revue

101

Josh Merritt

102

The Midnight Revival

103

Judd Warrick

104

Travis Denning

105

Alannah McCready

106

Southall

107

Gangstagrass

108

George Ducas

109

Bryce Leatherwood

110

Shortie: Jim Kweskin

111

Nice Horse

112

Jake Bush

113

Koe Wetzel

114

Devin Cooper

115

Dalton Dover

116

Amy Sheppard

117

Donovan Woods

118

Scoot Teasley

119

Neon Union

120

Flat River Band

121

Lakeview

122

Annie Bosko

123

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 3 Review

124

Brother Smith

125

Shortie: Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra

126

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 2 Review

127

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 1 Review

128

Boy Named Banjo

129

Vinnie Paolizzi

130

Adam Hood

131

Low Water Bridge Band

132

Emmet Stevens Jr.

133

James Barker Band

134

Peyton Aldridge

135

Lonesome Ace Stringband

136

Jenny Tolman

137

Shane Profitt

138

Tyler Reese Tritt

139

Tanner Olsen Band

140

Elvie Shane

141

The Listening Party

142

Lewis Brice

143

Whiskey Myers

144

Allie Colleen

145

David Adam Byrnes

146

East Nash Grass

147

BoomTown Saints

148

Tyra Madison

149

Frank Fletcher

150

Brit Taylor

151

Lucas Hoge on releasing Nowhere, new season of Hoge Wild and getting to travel

152

Del Barber on his latest album, incorporating life into music and writing songs

153

Noah Hester on Bradshaw Bourbon, hating being called a celebrity chef & his favorite cooking style

154

Jay Allen on finding his sound, his mother's Alzheimer’s battle and being on The Voice

155

Madeline Edwards on Crashlanded, good tequila and always wanting to be in music

156

Rodney Rice on bourbon, getting into music and his new album

157

Austin Tolliver on playing football, getting into music and finding his sound

158

Cowboy Troy on his love of cooking, making new music & balancing it all

159

Jonathan Hutcherson on growing up in Kentucky, getting to Nashville and new music

160

Davisson Brothers Band on their new album, growing up in WV and playing at the Opry

161

Matt Koziol on always wanting to play music, impactful teachers and no back-up plans

162

Tommy Townsend on Waylon Jennings, moonshine and making music

163

Craig Campbell on his family, being an entrepreneur and releasing new music

164

Frank Ray on his journey, finding his sound and good tequila

165

Reid Haughton on his viral video, finding his sound and remembering his first gig

166

Illiterate Light on their new album, social media fun and being a duo

167

Chad Bushnell on his new album, growing up on the ranch and a unicycle

168

Chase Mitchell on his wild musical journey, new music and family

169

Colton James on his new EP, Land 4 Heroes and staying busy

170

The Gibson Brothers on their new album, family and a Steve Martin prank

171

Billy Wayne Davis on his new comedy special, sharing stories and his accent

172

Bruce Buffer on Puncher's Chance, announcing and It's Time

173

Dariann Leigh on her latest single, growing up in Minnesota and her guitar collection

174

Jarrod Dickenson on his upcoming album, traveling with his wife and good whiskey

175

The Runaway Grooms on their Jam Americana style, upcoming album and good beer

176

Everette on their new album, Opry debut and Man of Constant Sorrow

177

Hunter Hayes on new music, learning new instruments and good Scotch whisky

178

Flat River Band on being brothers, coming from a musical family and their latest album

179

Austin Snell on Excuse the Mess, his name and getting to Nashville

180

Grant Gilbert on potential collabs, growing up on the farm and how he got started

181

Brett Kissel on family, good drinks and how he got into music

182

Jordan Rowe on his latest single, finding inspiration for songs and working with legends

183

Logan Crosby on Claim to Fame, getting into music and first singles

184

Dallas Remington on Steal Your Dad, her biggest goal and playing metal

185

Southerland on how they became a duo, new music and good whiskey

186

Manny Blu on country punk, bending the rules and good whiskey

187

Ian Munsick on importance of family, making new music and crazy fans

188

Smith & Wesley on playing together as brothers, sharing stories & giving back

189

Emily Miller on her debut EP, love of classic country and gardening

190

We Banjo 3 on their new album, playing with family and blending genres

191

Dustin Herring on his new album, working on the farm and his songwriting approach

192

The Western Express on their debut album, Craigslist and dancehalls

193

KINGSLEY on her latest album, being an entrepreneur and her love of music

194

Johnny Day on working in the oilfields, his wife's proposal and good beer

195

Lauren Balthrop on her single Piece of Shit, upcoming album and learning the fiddle

196

Bryan Ruby on his new single, playing baseball & his journey

197

Charlie Berry on being a dad, making new music and going solo

198

Clay Hollis on being in the studio, growing up in Texas & his journey into music

199

Blue Dogs on getting back into the studio, their career and their own beer

200

John Inghram on his debut solo album, Mountain Stage debut and his career

201

Kel Adore on songwriting, move to LA and her new music

202

Dustin Collins on his upcoming album, growing up in Kentucky and bourbon

203

Joey Greer on growing up in a musical family, his bus Ms. Frizzle and new music

204

Jon Wolfe on Juan Lobo Tequila, his latest album and staying busy

205

Dane Louis on his OnlyFans Fan Club, growing up in Iowa & new music

206

Hudson Valley on new music, having fun and coming together as a band

207

Lane Smith on life as a bullfighter, getting into music and his latest single

208

Nate Bergman on going solo, working with legends and his debut album

209

Lucas Hoge on his new single, Hoge Wild and his career

210

Payton Howie on her debut EP, giving up softball and being on stage at age 5

211

Hayden Coffman on social media, new single and pursuing a music career

212

Presley Tennant on her new single, being on The Voice and finding her sound

213

Tasting Notes with Alcoholic Beverage Attorney Rachel Lawson

214

Tim Montana on making new music, life experiences and being true to himself

215

Coyle Girelli on his new album, writing songs and growing up in England

216

Tasting Notes with SIA Scotch's Carin Luna-Ostaseski

217

Lord Nelson on their new album, hitting the road and their journey

218

Jacob Bryant on his new album, Opry debut and life outside of music

219

Hannah Anders on her love of music, bringing energy to the stage and her journey

220

JD Shelburne on his latest album, growing up in Kentucky and how he got into music

221

Flight Night X with Spiritless Kentucky 74

222

Josh Gallagher on his new album, becoming a dad and how he got into music

223

The Wooks on their new album, their name and hitting the road

224

The Nashvillains on their debut album, how they came together and enjoying a good drink

225

Taylor Austin Dye on good whiskey, country music and Kentucky

226

Flight Night IX with Dragon's Milk

227

Creed Fisher on country music, new albums and doing it his way

228

Fred Minnick on bourbon, bourbon history and Repeal Day

229

Boxing legend Christy Martin on her career and her biggest fight (out of the ring)

230

EP72: Flight Night VIII with Bespoken Spirits

231

EP71: Paranormal releases and high proof vodka with Harridan Vodka's Bridgette Taylor

232

EP70: Mixology and murder with author Kierra Sondereker

233

Episode 69: Diversifying breweries, brand extensions, unique partnerships and using social media on Craft Beer Roundtable #5

234

Episode 68: Touring distilleries and creating memories with the Kentucky Bourbon Boys

235

Episode 67: Bourbon, sustainability and sourcing locally with Great Lakes' Guy Rehorst

236

Episode 66: Flight Night VII with Stellum Spirits & Barrell Seagrass

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Episode 65: Bourbon, food and barrel picks with Chef Ouita Michel

238

Episode 64: 2 o'clock chuggz and popping bottles with Dan Kidd

239

Episode 63: Fall beers and fall cocktails with Kevin Patterson and Jake Sulek

240

Episode 62: Building a company during the pandemic with Wolf Spirit's Umberto Luchini

241

Episode 61: Hockey and tequila with Chris Chelios

242

Episode 60: Under the Influence of Craft Beer Roundtable #4

243

Episode 59: Flight Night VI with Traverse City Whiskey's Chris Fredrickson

244

Episode 58: Bourbon, whiskey and moonshine with Ole Smoky's Robert Hall

245

Episode 57: Changing alcohol laws and what it means with policy expert Jarrett Dieterle

246

Episode 56: Getting creative with Connor Query and Carrie Johnson

247

Episode 55: Making agave spirits with Mean Mule's Jeff Evans

248

Episode 54: Grains and their impact on whiskey with Middle West Spirits' Ryan Lang

249

Episode 53: Summer cocktails and summer beers with Jake Sulek and Kevin Patterson

250

Episode 52: How to start a whiskey collection with MyDailyBourbon's Chad Watson

251

Episode 51: Building innovative brands with SLO Brew's Rod Cegelski and Koby Collins

252

Episode 50: Flight Night V with Breckenridge Distillery's Bryan Nolt

253

Episode 49: Using hemp with Highway Vodka's Ben Williams

254

Episode 48: For the home bar with Hella Cocktail's Eddie Simeon and Draft Top's Sean Kelly

255

Episode 47: Under the Influence Roundtable 3

256

Episode 46: Flight Night IV with Chicken Cock Whiskey and IZO Spirits

257

Episode 45: Party planning with Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler plus cocktails with Michael Toscano

258

Episode 44: Launching a brand with Kentucky Senator Bourbon's Damon Thayer

259

Episode 43: Developing new beers with Ballast Point's Aaron Justus and Chris Takecuchi

260

Episode 42: Still Austin Whiskey Co.'s Chris Seals and John Schrepel

261

Episode 41: Flight Night III with Braxton Brewing

262

Episode 40: Spring cocktails and spring beers

263

Guinness Open Gate Brewery's Ryan Wagner

264

Under the Influence Roundtable 2

265

Flight Night II with Urban Artifact

266

Making whiskey from beer with Foundry Distilling

267

How whiskey gets its flavor with Starlight's Christian and Blake Huber

268

Creating wild beers with Mirror Twin's Derek DeFranco

269

Under the Influence Roundtable 1

270

Flight Night I with Barrell Bourbon

271

Seedlip Spirits' Laura Lashley

272

Athletic Brewing head brewer/co-founder John Walker

273

Favorite moments from 2020 and a preview of 2021

274

Beer trends and winter beers with Kevin Patterson

275

Abita Brewing brewmaster Mark Wilson plus cocktails with Jake Sulek

276

Traverse City Whiskey co-founder Chris Fredrickson plus Roger Huff of Gallant Fox Brewing

277

Bourbon & holiday food pairings plus author Jarrett Dieterle

278

Bourbon Charity founder Brandon Hunt plus Chris Walters of Nose Your Bourbon

279

Nicole Austin talks Cascade Moon launch plus Josh Hurst from Pies & Pints

280

Sig Luscher Brewery co-owner Tim Luscher and brewmaster Dylan Greenwood

281

Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits plus the VaBourbonHunter

282

Country artist Dustin Collins

283

Starlight Distillery's Christian Huber and James Wood

284

Chattanooga Whiskey co-founder/CEO Tim Piersant

285

Barrell Craft Spirits Tripp Stimson and cocktails with Michael Toscano

286

Singer/songwriter Justin Wells

287

George Dickel Master Distiller Nicole Austin plus bourbon steward Tim Knittel

288

Country duo Everette

289

Adam Hall from Boulevard Brewing plus country duo Everette

290

Author/business owner Wesley Browne

291

Matthew Cummings of Pretentious Beer & Glass plus author Wesley Browne

292

Big Timber Brewing head brewer Matt Kwasniewski plus Kenny Coleman of Bourbon Pursuit

293

Wilderness Trail Bourbon co-owner/master distiller Shane Baker plus Girl Meets Beer

294

Fifty West Brewing’s Bobbly Slattery plus Chicago Craft Beer Guy

295

Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott plus Kindsey Bernhard

296

Against the Grain co-founders Sam Cruz and Jerry Gnagy plus Alex Wilson

297

Lessons in Beer with Kevin Patterson plus Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

298

Peter Weiss from Lexington Brewing & Town Branch Bourbon

299

Country Boy co-founder DH

300

Goodwood Brewing CEO Ted Mitzlaff

301

Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris

302

Fusion Brewing co-owner and head brewer Chris Paumi

303

Ethereal Brewing co-founder Andrew Bishop

304

West Sixth Brewing co-owner Brady Barlow

305

Mirror Twin Brewing owner and head brewer Derek DeFranco