Not A Rockstar with Corey Evitts
Ride along with me in my Honda Odyssey as I talk to the REAL Rockstars, all while living my lifelong dream of being a full-time musician.
Episodes
45 episodes
S2 E28 // A Very Merry Season Finale with Will Brandon & Kendall McLean
This episode features two local heroes and lots of Holiday Cheer! Will Brandon of Paducah Cooperative Ministry and Kendall McLean of Lone Oak Middle School & Every Flash Matters discuss their careers of service.
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Episode 28
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1:11:23
S2 E27 // Tell it to the Judge with Judge Jeff Goffinet
Judge Jeff Goffinet discusses his ascent through the ranks of the legal system, the challenges and dangers of being a judge, and most importantly, his desire to serve with compassion.
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Episode 27
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1:03:51
S2 E26 // Presenting Daniel Hurt
Radio and television show host, Daniel Hurt, discusses his entry into the world of politics, his career as an on-air personality, and his passion for platforming local musicians.
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Episode 26
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1:46:52
S2 E25 // ‘Tis the Season with Leight July and Laura Roberts
The Quintessential One-Woman Band, Leight July, discusses her unique blend of Rock, Soul, Blues, and Americana music. Laura Roberts, the President of Starfish Orphan Ministry, discusses ways to sponsor local children for Christmas and giv...
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Episode 25
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50:25
S2 E24 // I Used to be a Christian Rockstar part 2 with Kyle Summers
Bassist Kyle Summers joins to continue the discussion of JCPC, Corey’s first band. Kyle also talks about his career as Chief Sales Officer for JMAG.
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Episode 24
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1:13:55
S2 E23 // M POWER Paducah 2 with Nathan Brown
Legendary Paducah musician, Nathan Brown of the Solid Rock’it Boosters, joins to reminisce on his formative years as a young punk and talk about his band’s upcoming M-POWER Paducah show on 11/24.
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Episode 23
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47:00
S2 E22 // I Used to be a Christian Rockstar with Ryan Summers
Corey is joined by his lifelong friend and former bandmate, Ryan Summers, to discuss their teenage years as aspiring Christian Rockstars. Ryan also discusses his career as a manager and part owner of Pizza Inn, a longtime staple in the lo...
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Episode 22
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1:18:18
S2 E21 // Mr. Weatherman with Trent Okerson
Trent Okerson shares the details of his journey from a storm-obsessed Kindergartner to regional celebrity and WPSD’s Chief Meteorologist. Trent and Corey discuss the challenges with predictions, weather conspiracies, and life-saving forec...
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Episode 21
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51:55
S2 E20 // The Great Halloween Draft of 2025 with Sam Blalock
Sam Blalock returns to compete against Corey to design the best Halloween party of all time! The guys take turns “drafting” their favorite elements for a spooky shindig.
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Episode 20
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1:08:18
S2 E19 // Comics, Collectibles, & Craftsmanship with Jeff Bazzell
Jeff Bazzell of Crash Comics educates Corey on the origins of comic books and the art of collecting them, and then talks about the world of Cons, collectibles, and his recent leap into 3D printing.
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Episode 19
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1:22:06
S2 E18 // The Greatest Horror Movie Ever with Sam Blalock
Friend and fellow musician, Sam Blalock, joins Corey to discuss their favorite movie, John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). They both recount their first experience with the Michael Myers character, and then discuss how the film was made and...
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Episode 18
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1:07:49
S2 E17 // The American Cancer Society with Mandie Ernst
Mandie Ernst joins to discuss financial transparency and accountability within the American Cancer Society, their process for funding research, and the resources available to cancer patients and their families.
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Episode 17
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1:18:47
S2 E16 // It’s Time to Represent with Patrick Windhorst
Corey is joined by Illinois State Representative, Patrick Windhorst, to discuss the current political climate in America, the effect it has on State and Local Government, and the unique power dynamics at play in Springfield.
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Episode 16
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1:45:04
S2 E15 // MPOWER PADUCAH WITH FOSTER STACY & JAKE MYERS
Today we talk with Foster and Jake about MPower Paducah, the Jake Myers Band, and Corey's new band, Corey Evitts and Revolver, playing their first Paducah show.
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Episode 15
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1:00:41
S2 E14 // Many Shades of Blue part 2 with Stan Diggs
Stan Diggs returns to discuss the longest standoff in Illinois State history, his time fighting organized crime as a member of an elite tech unit, and his current bid to become the Sheriff of Williamson County, Illinois.
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Episode 14
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57:42
S2 E13 // Many Shades of Blue with Stan Diggs
Stan Diggs turned childhood tragedy into 28 years of service as a State Trooper. He broke barriers as the first African American officer in Carmi, IL, and then spent 3 years undercover exposing drug dealers and dirty cops before risking h...
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Episode 13
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1:24:09
S2 E12 // Money (That’s What I Want) with Sherry Wade
Corey talks to his accountant, Sherry Wade, about American generosity & greed, the madness of tax season, teaching financial literacy, and Corey’s collection of Michael Myers dolls!
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Episode 12
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1:02:15
S2 E11 // The Sons of Service with Dan “Kortez” Korte
In Part 2 of our series on biker culture, Corey talks to Dan “Kortez” Korte about his love of bikes, his career in law enforcement, and his commitment to his Riding Club, The Sons of Service.
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Episode 11
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1:07:34
S2 E10 // Born Again To Be Wild with Chris Harnetiaux
Corey talks to Chris Harnetiaux: a biker, Pastor, and member of the Bond Slaves Motorcycle Club. Chris introduces Corey to biker culture and discusses how his faith and love for bikes work together.
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Episode 10
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1:24:11
S2 E9 // 5 Tracks For Freedom with Andrew Allen
Corey and his friend and bandmate, Andrew Allen, discuss the motivations behind Corey’s new EP, the recording and editing process, and their frantic push to release the EP last month!
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Episode 9
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1:06:04
S2 E8 // Long Live Cowgirls with Haley & Mia Anderson
Corey talks to cowgirl sisters, Haley and Mia Anderson, about country livin’, raising and training horses, and that d@mned ol’ rodeo-oh!!!
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Episode 8
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1:46:35
S2 E7 // Called to Serve with Andy Evitts
Corey talks with his cousin and role model, Andy Evitts. They discuss Andy’s role in the Air Force and reminisce about growing up in a large family that includes veterans of every major period of history. At the end, Corey honors on...
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Episode 7
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1:40:33
S2 E6 // The Grass is BLUE-er Pt 2 with Josh Williams
We pick back up this week with Josh Williams as he tells us how he overcame addiction, focuses on family, and what music and playing guitar is like in this stage of life.
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Episode 6
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1:05:21