Offstage America

Offstage America is Michael Ray like you’ve never heard him before.

No stage lights. No script.

This show lives where real life happens, on the road, on the porch, in the woods, at the table. Michael sits down for honest conversations about the things that actually matter: family, faith, the outdoors, sports, music, mental health, giving back, and what it means to build a life you’re proud of.

Guests range from fellow artists, athletes, celebrities and veterans to everyday Americans with real stories worth hearing. Some you’ll recognize instantly. Others you’ll be glad you met here first.

Michael brings a rare perspective from someone who’s toured nationally, topped charts, lived the highs of success, and still stayed rooted in who he is and where he comes from. That makes the conversations relaxed, unfiltered, and real. The kind of conversations that don’t happen on stage or in interviews.

Offstage America isn’t about hype. It’s about real people. It’s about life off the stage and the stories that shape us when no one’s watching.

Contributors

Host

Michael Ray

Michael Ray is a platinum-selling country artist, multiple #1 hitmaker, and the host of Offstage America. Known for songs like Think a Little Less, Whiskey and Rain, and Her World or Mine, Michael has built a career touring nationally and connecting with fans far beyond the stage.

Offstage, Michael’s grounded in the things that matter most to him, family, faith, the outdoors, giving back, and real relationships. He’s an avid hunter and fisherman, deeply supportive of veterans and local communities, and someone who values honest conversations over polished soundbites.

Offstage America is Michael’s space to slow things down and let people see who he really is sitting across from artists, athletes, veterans, and everyday Americans for conversations that feel natural, relaxed, and real.

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Co-host

Paul Novielli

Paul Novielli is an entrepreneur & podcast host, deep experience building shows, audiences, and brand partnerships. He previously hosted Bourbon With Friends, which became the #1 whiskey podcast in the world in 2021 and consistently ranked Top 5 nationally from 2021–2023, producing several hundred episodes along the way.

Paul brings a behind-the-scenes perspective shaped by years working across media, technology, and long-form storytelling. His strength lies in creating environments where real conversations happen without scripts, pressure, or performance.

As a husband of 11 years and father of three, Paul approaches Offstage America with an understanding of responsibility, balance, and real life beyond the highlight reel. Alongside Michael, he helps shape the show’s direction, tone, and production, ensuring it remains authentic, grounded, and built for long-term growth rather than short-term noise.

Producer

Brady Pierce

SAG-AFTRA Stunt Actor
Pro Wrestler · Film & TV · Legion Athlete
Strength, discipline, and the work behind it

Producer

Troy Roker

Troy Roker is a dynamic and versatile performer with an extraordinary career in action sports and live entertainment. Beginning as a professional wakeboarder, in which he holds a world record. Troy honed his athleticism and precision in the water sports world, earning recognition for his exceptional skills and dedication. He further expanded his repertoire as a professional water ski show performer, dazzling audiences with his high-energy stunts and showmanship.

Troy's talents led him to the stage, where he became a live-action stunt performer in The Bourne Stuntacular, a critically acclaimed stage show. Where he showcased his expertise in fight choreography He is trained in falls, intricate wire work, stunt driving

Troy has taken his talents to the production side. Leading the production of Offstage America’s show as well as its skits and on the go activities.