Try That in a Small Town Podcast
In 2023, Jason Aldean's groundbreaking song and video "Try That In A Small Town" resonated with a resurgence of conservative values in America. The writers of the song, Kurt, Neil, Tully, and Kelley, took the opportunity to launch the Try That In A Small Town Podcast. This platform allows them to reveal the true inspiration behind the song and discuss the importance of common-sense values. With a lineup of influential guests, the hosts will entertain you with the stories behind their music, while also addressing challenging topics affecting our communities and country.
Episodes
92 episodes
From Broadway To AI: Music, Media, And Common Sense :: Ep 86 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
A joke about turning our show into a musical opens the door to a night of sharp turns: Broadway memories, Nashville headlines, and a candid look at what AI is doing to songwriting. We talk about that viral “AI artist” with a digital sales hit, ...
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From Press Room To Governor’s Chair - Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Leadership, Family & Football :: Ep 85 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Politics gets human fast when the conversation starts with family, music, and the weight of raising kids. We sit with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to trace a candid arc from campaign backrooms to the White House podium and into the governor’...
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How Don Mattingly Balances Old-School Grit With Today’s Game :: Ep 84 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
A legend sits down and tells the truth. Don Mattingly takes us from a Nashville locker room soundtrack to the white-hot core of Yankees–Red Sox, from Steinbrenner’s pressure-cooker to a tiny adjustment that unlocked one of the wildest streaks i...
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Real Thoughts on CMA Night: Why Did Morgan Wallan Get Snubbed? :: Ep 83 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
The CMAs tried to be everything at once: a celebration of country’s roots, a launchpad for rising acts, and a glossy TV moment with crossover appeal. We sat down after watching every minute (twice) and cut through the noise with a blunt, song-f...
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From Gridiron To Guitar - David Cone's Story :: Ep 82 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Pressure teaches. That’s where this conversation with David Cone starts—eighteen years old at Michigan, buried in an eighty-concept playbook while sprinting between meetings and class, finding out what leadership and resilience really mean. Fro...
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Colt Ford’s Second Chance :: Ep 81 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Death tapped him on the shoulder, and Colt Ford answered with grit, gratitude, and a different kind of fire. We sit down with Colt for a raw, unguarded conversation about walking off a Phoenix stage and straight into two heart attacks, waking f...
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Government Shutdowns, Masculinity, And Ballrooms :: Ep 80 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Ever felt that slow-burn anxiety when the headlines say “shutdown,” but the real story is families missing checks and plans falling apart? We crack open why these standoffs happen, how add-ons and brinkmanship stall basic governance, and what i...
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From Small Town Stages To “The Road”: Adam Sanders On Grit, Branding, And Country Music’s New Path :: Ep 79 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
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Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, And The Culture Fight :: Ep 78 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
We get started talking coffee. Then a simple road-life chat about interstate numbers flipped into a full-on culture rumble: Taylor Swift as role model or red flag, Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl halftime backlash, and why every big stage now doub...
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Backstage to Halftime: Country, Controversy, and Kids in a Digital Storm :: Ep 77 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
The week’s conversation jumps from living rooms to locker rooms to writing rooms—and the connective tissue is culture moving faster than conscience. We start with the tough part: raising kids in a world where a phone can outtalk a parent, where...
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How a Banned Account, a Mullet, and Sheer Grit Built a Social Media Empire w/Justin "Danger" Nunley :: Ep 76 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
A stranger clowns you on live after your account gets banned—do you spiral or go nuclear on the grind? Justin “Danger” Nunley chose the latter, changing shirts in his driveway and launching a 30-day sprint from 3,000 followers to 3 million. We ...
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Remembering Brett James: Nashville's Songwriting Legend :: Ep 75 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Loss has a way of reordering priorities and bringing perspective like nothing else can. When Nashville songwriting legend Brett James died in a plane crash, our podcast world was rocked to its core – and it came just weeks after the assassinati...
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Unfiltered Truth: Chad Prather on Faith, Comedy, and Cultural Battles :: Ep 74 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Chad Prather isn't just the fast-talking guy from viral videos—he's lived enough adventures for three lifetimes. In this captivating conversation, Chad takes us through his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to becoming ...
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From Super Bowl Dynasty to Micah Parsons Trade: Ed Werder Tells All :: Ep 73 Try That In a Small Town
Ed Werder's authoritative voice on all things Dallas Cowboys brings three decades of perspective to our deep dive into the franchise's most pressing issues. The veteran reporter, who began covering America's Team in 1989, doesn't mince words ab...
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Dude, You Shot Osama: How One SEAL Changed History w/The Operator, Rob O'Neill :: Ep 72 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
What drives someone to board a helicopter on what might be a one-way mission to take down the world's most wanted terrorist? In this gripping conversation with Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, we dive deep into the mind of the man who killed Osama bin La...
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From One Tree Hill to Nashville: Jana Kramer's Journey :: Ep 71 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Jana Kramer, the actress, singer, podcast host, and mother joins us to pull back the curtain on the entertainment industry's less glamorous realities and share how she's found her authentic voice through it all.Jana's story begins with ...
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The Evolution of a Band With Nothing Left to Prove :: Ep 70 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Twenty years into their musical journey, Kurt and Tully experience a profound moment of clarity during their Nashville show. What makes this performance different? There's a palpable sense of arrival—no longer needing to prove themselves to ind...
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Bourbon, Ballads and Big Tech's Threat to Songwriting :: Ep 69 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
In this episode-with-a-twist, Neil, Kurt, Tully and KLo sit down with 20-year-old podcaster Christian Hodges for a raw, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the headlines.The conversation takes unexpected turns as they ex...
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RaeLynn - Finding Your Way When Nashville Says "No" :: Ep 68 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
When authenticity meets raw talent, something magical happens. RaeLynn's journey through the country music landscape reads like a novel of perseverance, faith, and unwavering dedication to her craft.From her early days as a contestant o...
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Bison Heads and Spy Accusations - A Chat with Alexis Wilkins :: Ep 67 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
What happens when passion for country music collides with unwavering values? Alexis Wilkins, singer-songwriter and political commentator, takes us on her extraordinary journey from writing songs at age six to navigating the complex landscape of...
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From WNBA Entitlement to Studio Confessions :: Ep 66 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
In this captivating episode of Try That in a Small Town, the guys settle into their new studio space powered by e-Spaces to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations that swing between hilarious and profound.The conversation kicks off with ...
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The AI Revolution: Caution and Hope with Larry Ward :: Ep 65 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
The battle for AI's soul is happening now, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Larry Ward, a digital marketing pioneer with three decades of experience, pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley's longstanding bias against conservative voices and...
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Beyond the Scoreboard with Kirk Herbstreit - The Real Value in Athletics and Life :: Ep 64 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Kirk Herbstreet takes us from the broadcast booth into the heart of what makes sports truly meaningful in this candid, compelling conversation. The voice of college football doesn't just break down X's and O's – he reveals the human stories beh...
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From Hunger Games to Country Music: Alexander Ludwig's Creative Journey
Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood meets Nashville? Actor Alexander Ludwig joins us for a fascinating conversation about navigating two of entertainment's most challenging industries with genuine passion and remarkable humility.T...
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The Women of Country Music, A Titans Father's Day and GOAT QBs
The stark reality of women's declining presence on country radio sparks a passionate debate among Nashville veterans in this candid conversation about the state of modern country music. When confronted with the statistic that female artists now...
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