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Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations — 308 episodes

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1

The Woods on 'Same Boat', their Nashville Journey & harmonies

2

Danny Griego talks "Angelina," being struck by lightning & Freedom Horse Ranch

3

Diamond Dixie talk new EP Time Well Wasted, sisterhood & their journey

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

Cigarettes @ Sunset on Possum Rock, Touring & Mountain Roots

12

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

13

Filmore on Atypical, fatherhood & his Nashville journey

14

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

15

Leah Blevins on All Dressed Up & finding her true voice

16

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

17

Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

Hayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad Paisley

23

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

24

Maygen & The Birdwatcher on collaboration, family & new music

25

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

26

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

27

Jeremy Pinnell on Decades, songwriting & his Kentucky roots

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

Randall King

58

Chuckie Brown

59

Ian Munsick

60

Kyle Ray

61

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

62

Jason Scott and The High Heat

63

Canaan Smith

64

Driftwood Choir

65

Alli Walker

66

The Kentucky Gentlemen

67

Ana Cristina Cash

68

Haley Mae Campbell

69

Wilder Woods

70

Garrett Bradford

71

The Dryes

72

Liam St. John

73

Five Artists & Groups to Watch in 2025

74

Favorite Artists & Groups of 2024

75

Favorite Songs of 2024

76

Emily Brooke

77

Chatham Rabbits

78

Oliver Hazard

79

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Stayed

80

Adam Chaffins

81

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

82

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer performs Bones

83

Nether Hour

84

Charly Reynolds

85

Beyond The Bar: Allie Colleen performs Grass On The Grave

86

Jade Eagleson

87

Beyond the Bar: Jet Jurgensmeyer & Ruin This Town

88

Dexter and The Moonrocks

89

Christian Hayes

90

Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen shares The Otherside

91

Noah West

92

The Talbott Brothers

93

Matt Oakley

94

Nate Haller

95

Owen Riegling

96

JJ Wilde

97

Drake White

98

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Preview

99

Jake Banfield

100

Connor Daly

101

Cali Tucker

102

Everette

103

Yacht Rock Revue

104

Josh Merritt

105

The Midnight Revival

106

Judd Warrick

107

Travis Denning

108

Alannah McCready

109

Southall

110

Gangstagrass

111

George Ducas

112

Bryce Leatherwood

113

Shortie: Jim Kweskin

114

Nice Horse

115

Jake Bush

116

Koe Wetzel

117

Devin Cooper

118

Dalton Dover

119

Amy Sheppard

120

Donovan Woods

121

Scoot Teasley

122

Neon Union

123

Flat River Band

124

Lakeview

125

Annie Bosko

126

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 3 Review

127

Brother Smith

128

Shortie: Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra

129

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 2 Review

130

Shortie: Bourbon & Beyond 2023 Day 1 Review

131

Boy Named Banjo

132

Vinnie Paolizzi

133

Adam Hood

134

Low Water Bridge Band

135

Emmet Stevens Jr.

136

James Barker Band

137

Peyton Aldridge

138

Lonesome Ace Stringband

139

Jenny Tolman

140

Shane Profitt

141

Tyler Reese Tritt

142

Tanner Olsen Band

143

Elvie Shane

144

The Listening Party

145

Lewis Brice

146

Whiskey Myers

147

Allie Colleen

148

David Adam Byrnes

149

East Nash Grass

150

BoomTown Saints

151

Tyra Madison

152

Frank Fletcher

153

Brit Taylor

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

Tommy Townsend on Waylon Jennings, moonshine and making music

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

The Western Express on their debut album, Craigslist and dancehalls

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

Tasting Notes with Alcoholic Beverage Attorney Rachel Lawson

217

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

218

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

219

Tasting Notes with SIA Scotch's Carin Luna-Ostaseski

220

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

221

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

222

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

223

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

224

Flight Night X with Spiritless Kentucky 74

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

Taylor Austin Dye on good whiskey, country music and Kentucky

229

Flight Night IX with Dragon's Milk

230

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

231

Fred Minnick on bourbon, bourbon history and Repeal Day

232

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

233

EP72: Flight Night VIII with Bespoken Spirits

234

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

235

EP70: Mixology and murder with author Kierra Sondereker

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

Episode 61: Hockey and tequila with Chris Chelios

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

Episode 56: Getting creative with Connor Query and Carrie Johnson

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

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

256

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

257

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

258

Episode 47: Under the Influence Roundtable 3

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

Episode 41: Flight Night III with Braxton Brewing

265

Episode 40: Spring cocktails and spring beers

266

Guinness Open Gate Brewery's Ryan Wagner

267

Under the Influence Roundtable 2

268

Flight Night II with Urban Artifact

269

Making whiskey from beer with Foundry Distilling

270

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

271

Creating wild beers with Mirror Twin's Derek DeFranco

272

Under the Influence Roundtable 1

273

Flight Night I with Barrell Bourbon

274

Seedlip Spirits' Laura Lashley

275

Athletic Brewing head brewer/co-founder John Walker

276

Favorite moments from 2020 and a preview of 2021

277

Beer trends and winter beers with Kevin Patterson

278

Abita Brewing brewmaster Mark Wilson plus cocktails with Jake Sulek

279

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

280

Bourbon & holiday food pairings plus author Jarrett Dieterle

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits plus the VaBourbonHunter

285

Country artist Dustin Collins

286

Starlight Distillery's Christian Huber and James Wood

287

Chattanooga Whiskey co-founder/CEO Tim Piersant

288

Barrell Craft Spirits Tripp Stimson and cocktails with Michael Toscano

289

Singer/songwriter Justin Wells

290

George Dickel Master Distiller Nicole Austin plus bourbon steward Tim Knittel

291

Country duo Everette

292

Adam Hall from Boulevard Brewing plus country duo Everette

293

Author/business owner Wesley Browne

294

Matthew Cummings of Pretentious Beer & Glass plus author Wesley Browne

295

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

296

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

297

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

298

Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott plus Kindsey Bernhard

299

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

300

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

301

Peter Weiss from Lexington Brewing & Town Branch Bourbon

302

Country Boy co-founder DH

303

Goodwood Brewing CEO Ted Mitzlaff

304

Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris

305

Fusion Brewing co-owner and head brewer Chris Paumi

306

Ethereal Brewing co-founder Andrew Bishop

307

West Sixth Brewing co-owner Brady Barlow

308

Mirror Twin Brewing owner and head brewer Derek DeFranco