DROP ME OFF IN NASHVILLE PODCAST
Drop Me Off in Nashville is a raw and real podcast that dives into the stories behind the music, the artists chasing their dreams, and the industry insiders who help shape them. Hosted by Scottie Hugger & Friends, each episode takes you from the garage to the stage, exploring the grit, grind, and glory of life in Music City.
Episodes
50 episodes
YOUR FEELINGs GOT HURT BY A PODCAST? GOOD LUCK WITH MAJORS!
If I hurt your feeling here on this stupid podcast you have no chance with the majors!
18 STEPS TO COLLECT YOUR SONGWRITING MONEY- WORLDWIDE!
Season 4 kicks off with one of the most important episodes yet. Scott breaks down the 18 essential steps every songwriter, artist, and independent creator needs to know to collect royalties correctly. From BMI, SoundExchange, The MLC, publishin...
MIKE ESTES LEGEND IN SOUTHERN ROCK
Mike Estes – Legendary Southern Rock GuitaristMike Estes is a powerhouse guitarist best known for his time as a lead guitar player with Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most iconic bands in American rock history. With roots deeply plant...
WHERE DO I GO IN NASHVILLE?
I broke it down for you...1) Broadway Ave2) The Ryman3) the Bluebird Cafe4) Music Row5) Music Valley- My favorite by far~ Good ole Country Music- PLUS FREE SAFE PARKING
MY OLDER BROTHER MARK & I...
OUCH THAT HURT! "Don't do that again Scottie"International Music Manager, Hockey, Hibbing, Nashville, Lil' Brother vs Big Brother, Writing Songs, Taking Chances. You can always go home...
NETWORKING MIGHT BE YOUR OWN NEIGHBOR – MICHAEL & GABRIELLE (Part 2)
You never know who’s living right next door.In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle—both powerhouse talents in theatre and music—join the podcast. They’re major players in the Tampa, Florida scene… and they live just 50 feet from me. I ha...
NASHVILLE / SONGWRITERS / FRIENDS & MORE
Let's just sit down and visit about stuff~ Scottie & Friends do just that. Scottie brings in his friends to visit about the last three seasons of Drop Me Off In Nashville Podcast! What was that TV 350M homes?
MUCKEYES OPENING New Port Richey FL! Owner Mark George
SONGWRITERS IN THE TAMPA AREA! Scottie sits down with Angie, Mark Maynor (owner of Podcast Production Music), and special guest Mark George — the man behind the brand-new venue Muckeye's opening in New Port Ric...
BILLY DEVEREAUX THE SINGING MECHANIC
This week on Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie Hugger sits down with Billy Devereaux — better known as The Singing Mechanic — and his story runs deep in both horsepower and hit records!Billy isn’t just a mechanic...
ACTOR / ARTIST FRANKIE JUSTIN
This week on Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Frankie Justin — artist, singer-songwriter, and actor — for a conversation that goes way beyond the music.Frankie opens up about his journey through the industry, ba...
TRADESWOMAN OF THE YEAR: ARTIST SAMMY COSSAIRT
In this powerful episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Sammy Cossairt, a true force in the trades and a shining example of what leadership, grit, and skill really look like.Named Tradeswoman of the Year...
SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENTS! THANK YOU GUYS!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTDrop Me Off in Nashville is officially LIVE on Channel 312 on Roku and FireTV.What started as a podcast built on real conversations, real artists, and real Nashville stories has now expanded ...
NETWORKING MIGHT BE YOUR OWN NEIGHBOR – MICHAEL & GABRIELLE (Part 1)
You never know who’s living right next door.In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle—both powerhouse talents in theatre and music—join the podcast. They’re major players in the Tampa, Florida scene… and they live just 50 feet from me. I ha...
THE INDUSTRY SOMETIMES SUCKS YOU GUYS!
In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie dives into the complexities of the music industry, emphasizing the importance of a supportive team when releasing songs. He shares insights from a recent meeting about his reality show, aimin...
NOMINATED CHRISTIAN ARTIST DARRIN CHARLES
For this episode of Drop Me Off In Nashville Scottie Hugger sits down with a special guest connection close to home. Our friend Jenny told me about her brother-in-law, Darrin Charles—a Christian artist whose songwriting has earned indust...
COWRITING- PRISON OR LIFE: THE STORY BEHIND THE LINES
In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scott sits down with his co-writer Will to tell the unbelievable true story behind the feature film Prison or Life.They’ve never met face-to-face. They come f...
FORMER LYNYRD SKYNYRD GUITAR PLAYER MIKE ESTES AND I!
For this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie sits down with Mike Estes, former lead guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Engineer John Albani, longtime engineer and trusted figure behind the scenes of many.
SONIC EDEN STUDIOS JOHN ALBANI & I TALK STUDIOS
For this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie sits down with John Albani of Sonic Eden Studios for an in-depth conversation on recording history, evolving technology, and where music is headed next.John sha...
FROM HIBBING MN TO AN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MANAGER
From the iron ranges of Hibbing, Minnesota, to the bright lights of Nashville, Scott Hugger has walked a road few dare to travel. His journey in the music industry has been anything but simple — filled with liar's, cheaters, thefts, hard lesson...
18.5 MILLION COMING TO NASHVILLE! FREE FANS!
18.5 million people flood Nashville every year. Most only see the neon. Few understand the business behind it. This episode pulls the curtain back on what Nashville really is in 2026. Those bars on Broadway? They’re businesses first, d...
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1- "You Can't Handle the Truth" 5 Biggest Lies!
Nobody Tells You This: Nashville’s 5 Biggest LiesEveryone talks about the dream of Nashville & nobody talks about the reality.In this episode, we pull the curtain back on Nashville’s five biggest lies—the myths t...
YEAR IN REVIEW W/ SCOTTIE & ANGIE!
In this special Year in Review episode, Angie and I sit down and look back at everything that shaped the past year of Drop Me Off in Nashville Podcast. From unforgettable interviews and hard industry truths to behind-the-scenes stories...
AMBER MARIE ARTIST INTERNET SENSATION!
LISTEN UP, NASHVILLE NEWCOMERS.No label. No machine. No shortcuts. Amber Marie has built 750,000 Spotify streams and 20,920+ monthly listeners entirely on her own.She’s so good we hired her to ...
Q & A FROM LISTENERS EMAILS WITH ANGIE
This week’s episode takes a sharp left turn. Angie surprises Mark and I with questions and comments sent in from listeners around the world — and we had no idea what was coming. No prep, no filters, no rehearsed answers. Just real, on-the-spot ...