About Nashville Podcast with Mike Rodgers & Dan Whitehurst
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 288 ratingsThe Honkytonk Hitman, Mike Rodgers, a former professional boxer and country music singer hosts the About Nashville Podcast where he has casual conversations with the talented and interesting people that live in, around, or are just passing through Nashville.
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Ep 22: David Hudson - Published Author, First Amendment Attorney & Boxing Judge
July 13, 2016 03:38 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBAUTHOR/ATTORNEY/BOXING JUDGE David Hudson talks about how he became a boxing judge, writing 40 published books, being an attorney in Nashville, and how they met almost 20 years ago.
Ep 22: David Hudson
July 13, 2016 03:38 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBAUTHOR/ATTORNEY/BOXING JUDGE David Hudson talks about how he became a boxing judge, writing 40 published books, being an attorney in Nashville, and how they met almost 20 years ago.
Ep 21: John Stone
July 06, 2016 04:17 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBSINGER/SONGWRITER/TOOTSIE’S AMBASSADOR John Stones talks about how he got into country music, being an ambassador for Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, advice he would give singers and songwriters coming to Nashville, how much lower Broadway has changed in the last few years, and tells several stories about celebrities that have come through the doors of Tootsie’s over the years.
Ep 21: John Stone - Country Music Artist & Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Legend
July 06, 2016 04:17 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBSINGER/SONGWRITER/TOOTSIE’S AMBASSADOR John Stones talks about how he got into country music, being an ambassador for Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, advice he would give singers and songwriters coming to Nashville, how much lower Broadway has changed in the last few years, and tells several stories about celebrities that have come through the doors of Tootsie’s over the years.
Ep 20: Guy Gilchrist - Comic Artist for "Nancy", "Muppet Babies" & "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
June 29, 2016 01:12 - 1 hour - 118 MBCARTOONIST/MUSICIAN/TELEVISION HOST Guy Gilchrist talks about how he started drawing comics, his television show, The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Nancy & Sluggo, and how he almost missed out creating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle comic books.
Ep 20: Guy Gilchrist
June 29, 2016 01:12 - 1 hour - 118 MBCARTOONIST/MUSICIAN/TELEVISION HOST Guy Gilchrist talks about how he started drawing comics, his television show, The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Nancy & Sluggo, and how he almost missed out creating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle comic books.
Ep 19: Tom Segura
June 21, 2016 05:15 - 1 hour - 101 MBCOMEDIAN/ACTOR/PODCAST HOST Tom Segura talks bout comedy, his podcast Your Mom’s House, Mike Tyson, who wins between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Connor McGregor, Professional Boxing, UFC, and who would win a fight between Mike and Joe Rogan.
Ep 19: Tom Segura - Comedian & Movie Actor
June 21, 2016 05:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBCOMEDIAN/ACTOR/PODCAST HOST Tom Segura talks bout comedy, his podcast Your Mom’s House, Mike Tyson, who wins between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Connor McGregor, Professional Boxing, UFC, and who would win a fight between Mike and Joe Rogan.
Ep 18: Emily Brooke - Country Music Artist & American Idol Finalist
June 14, 2016 06:15 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB2X AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST Emily Brooke is a young up-and-coming country music star that has been a finalist on American Idol twice now. Mike and Emily talk about songwriting, American Idol, CMA Fest, and a mystery boy.
Ep 18: Emily Brooke
June 14, 2016 06:15 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB2X AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST Emily Brooke is a young up-and-coming country music star that has been a finalist on American Idol twice now. Mike and Emily talk about songwriting, American Idol, CMA Fest, and a mystery boy.
Ep 17: Ray Scott
June 07, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBCOUNTRY MUSIC SINGER/SONGWRITER Mike talks to Ray Scott about breaking into music business, getting his first publishing deal, having his songs recorded by other artists, signing his first record deal, and his favorite TV shows. Mike makes a bad joke about his wife’s dog dying, and then then the dog really does die.
Ep 17: Ray Scott - Country Music Artist
June 07, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBCOUNTRY MUSIC SINGER/SONGWRITER Mike talks to Ray Scott about breaking into music business, getting his first publishing deal, having his songs recorded by other artists, signing his first record deal, and his favorite TV shows. Mike makes a bad joke about his wife’s dog dying, and then then the dog really does die.
Ep 16: Scott Reeves (Part 2) - Country Music Artist & TV Actor
June 01, 2016 13:33 - 1 hour - 154 MBTHE MUSIC CAREER OF SCOTT REEVES This is part two of a two part series. Part one was focused more on Scott’s successful acting career in soap operas like General Hospital, The Young & the Restless, and Days of Our Lives. Part 2 of this interview is focused more on his music career as half of the popular country music duo called Blue County. Mike talks to Scott in detail about how he broke into the music business, how he got a record deal, life on the road, returning to acting in the TV series...
Ep 16: Scott Reeves (Part 2)
June 01, 2016 13:33 - 1 hour - 153 MBTHE MUSIC CAREER OF SCOTT REEVES This is part two of a two part series. Part one was focused more on Scott’s successful acting career in soap operas like General Hospital, The Young & the Restless, and Days of Our Lives. Part 2 of this interview is focused more on his music career as half of the popular country music duo called Blue County. Mike talks to Scott in detail about how he broke into the music business, how he got a record deal, life on the road, returning to acting in the TV series...
Ep 15: Scott Reeves (Part 1) - Country Music Artist & TV Actor
May 26, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 155 MBTHE ACTING CAREER OF SCOTT REEVES Mike talks with Scott Reeves in part 1 of a 2 part series. Scott Reeves is a successful Actor, Singer and Songwriter. You may know Scott from the TV series Nashville or one of three soap operas he has been on like General Hospital, The Young & the Restless, and Days of Our Lives’\. He was also in the popular country music duo called Blue County. Mike talks to Scott about breaking into the acting business, competing for roles against Brad Pitt, Jason Priestly,...
Ep 15: Scott Reeves (Part 1)
May 26, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 155 MBTHE ACTING CAREER OF SCOTT REEVES Mike talks with Scott Reeves in part 1 of a 2 part series. Scott Reeves is a successful Actor, Singer and Songwriter. You may know Scott from the TV series Nashville or one of three soap operas he has been on like General Hospital, The Young & the Restless, and Days of Our Lives’\. He was also in the popular country music duo called Blue County. Mike talks to Scott about breaking into the acting business, competing for roles against Brad Pitt, Jason Priestly,...
Ep 14: Dean Miller - Hit Songwriter & Producer
May 17, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBSINGER/SONGWRITER/ACTOR/PRODUCER/DOG WHISPERER - In this episode Mike talks to Dean Miller about persevering for the love of the art, his High school prom date that went from good to breaking bad, acting with James Gandolfini & Robert Redford, the crimes of Michael Vick, and producing legends like Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard.
Ep 14: Dean Miller
May 17, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBSINGER/SONGWRITER/ACTOR/PRODUCER/DOG WHISPERER - In this episode Mike talks to Dean Miller about persevering for the love of the art, his High school prom date that went from good to breaking bad, acting with James Gandolfini & Robert Redford, the crimes of Michael Vick, and producing legends like Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard.
Ep 13: Chad Riden
May 10, 2016 05:43 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBCHAD RIDEN INTRODUCED MARC MARON TO PRINCE’S HOT CHICKEN Have you ever wondered who held the title of ambassador to comedy for the up and coming comedian in Nashville? It would be comedian Chad Riden. Chad Riden has appeared on “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, the Late Show with David Letterman’s “Tony Mendez Show”, ABC’s “Nashville,” and is featured on an episode of CMT-Canada’s “Mississippi Snake Grabbers.” Riden’s comedy is about his chaotic reality. Chad has weathered bankruptcy, divor...
Ep 13: Chad Riden - Nashville Comedy Legend
May 10, 2016 05:43 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBCHAD RIDEN INTRODUCED MARC MARON TO PRINCE’S HOT CHICKEN Have you ever wondered who held the title of ambassador to comedy for the up and coming comedian in Nashville? It would be comedian Chad Riden. Chad Riden has appeared on “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, the Late Show with David Letterman’s “Tony Mendez Show”, ABC’s “Nashville,” and is featured on an episode of CMT-Canada’s “Mississippi Snake Grabbers.” Riden’s comedy is about his chaotic reality. Chad has weathered bankruptcy, divor...
Ep 12: Casey Ray/Grace Trippodo: Zanie’s Nashville Comedy Club
May 04, 2016 05:01 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBZANIE'S NASHVILLE COMEDY CLUB MANAGEMENT TEAM Have you ever wondered what it would be like to Manage a Comedy Club? Casey Ray is the Manager & Grace Trippodo is the Assistant Manager of the legendary Zanie's Nashville Comedy Club. Mike talks with them about what a week might look like running the comedy club as they sit in the famous green room to the stars of funny.
Ep 11: Adrian Michaels
April 26, 2016 07:09 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBWARNER BROTHERS RECORDS RADIO PROMOTER Have you ever wondered how to start a career in Nashville on the business side of the music business? Adrian Michaels is the current Director of National Promotion at Warner Brothers Records and the CEO of the Adrian Michaels Agency in Nashville. He started from the bottom, now he’s here. In the early 90’s he sold off everything he owned to move to Nashville for a position that never really existed. Adrian was lucky enough to have been gifted with a natu...
Ep 11: Adrian Michaels - Record Promoter & Music Manager
April 26, 2016 07:09 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MBWARNER BROTHERS RECORDS RADIO PROMOTER Have you ever wondered how to start a career in Nashville on the business side of the music business? Adrian Michaels is the current Director of National Promotion at Warner Brothers Records and the CEO of the Adrian Michaels Agency in Nashville. He started from the bottom, now he’s here. In the early 90’s he sold off everything he owned to move to Nashville for a position that never really existed. Adrian was lucky enough to have been gifted with a natu...
Ep 10: GENERAL HOSPITAL cast members: Christopher Tyler/Laura Wright/Finola Hughes/Michelle Stafford/Ryan Paevey
April 19, 2016 05:38 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBGENERAL HOSPITAL CAST Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to the cast of General Hospital? This week’s episode is with several cast members of the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital. Tyler Christopher, Laura Wright, Finola Hughes, Michelle Stafford and Ryan Paevey talk with Mike about comedy, podcasts, southern roots, bad auditions, hidden talents, and their Native American Heritage.
Ep 9: Corey Frizzell - Sketch Artist
April 12, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBNEPHEW OF DAVID & LEFTY FRIZZELL AND SON OF ALLEN FRIZZELL Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be born into country music royalty? Award winning Artist, Corey Frizzell was born in Country Music Royalty, as the nephew of Country Stars, David & Lefty Frizzell and the son of Nashville Recording Artist, Allen Frizzell, Corey is carrying on the family name while blazing a path of his own. The Frizzell family, most famous for its prominence on the Country Music charts, is now witnessin...
Ep 9: Corey Frizzell
April 12, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 117 MBNEPHEW OF DAVID & LEFTY FRIZZELL AND SON OF ALLEN FRIZZELL Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be born into country music royalty? Award winning Artist, Corey Frizzell was born in Country Music Royalty, as the nephew of Country Stars, David & Lefty Frizzell and the son of Nashville Recording Artist, Allen Frizzell, Corey is carrying on the family name while blazing a path of his own. The Frizzell family, most famous for its prominence on the Country Music charts, is now witnessin...
Ep 8: Billy "Thunder" Mason - Former Drummer for Tim McGraw & The Dancehall Doctors
April 05, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBTIM MCGRAW'S FORMER DRUMMER FOR THE DANCEHALL DOCTORS Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play in a band with country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill? Billy "Thunder" Mason was a member of Tim McGraw's touring band The Dancehall Doctors. He has toured or recorded with artists such as Tobin Sprout, Faith Hill, Bill Anderson, Paulette Carlson, among others. The Former Dancehall Doctor's drummer, Billy 'Thunder" Mason, talks with Mike about how he became a member of the Da...
Ep 8: Billy "Thunder" Mason
April 05, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBTIM MCGRAW'S FORMER DRUMMER FOR THE DANCEHALL DOCTORS Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play in a band with country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill? Billy "Thunder" Mason was a member of Tim McGraw's touring band The Dancehall Doctors. He has toured or recorded with artists such as Tobin Sprout, Faith Hill, Bill Anderson, Paulette Carlson, among others. The Former Dancehall Doctor's drummer, Billy 'Thunder" Mason, talks with Mike about how he became a member of the Da...
Ep 7: Rick Monroe
March 29, 2016 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBPOPULAR COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER & OPENING ACT Have you ever wondered what it would be like to open the show for country music stars Eric Church and Lee Brice? Country music singer, Rick Monroe, is a road warrior who has released several independent country music records to garner a very large fan base. In episode 7 of About Nashville, Rick Monroe provides a deeper look about himself as a man and a country music artist.
Ep 7: Rick Monroe -Country Music Artist
March 29, 2016 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBPOPULAR COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER & OPENING ACT Have you ever wondered what it would be like to open the show for country music stars Eric Church and Lee Brice? Country music singer, Rick Monroe, is a road warrior who has released several independent country music records to garner a very large fan base. In episode 7 of About Nashville, Rick Monroe provides a deeper look about himself as a man and a country music artist.
Ep 7: Casey Bond
March 22, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBBIG SCREEN ACTOR IN MONEYBALL & I SAW THE LIGHT Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do scenes in a movie with Brad Pitt and Tom Hiddleston? Mike talks with film actor Casey Bond who is also a former professional baseball player for the San Francisco Giants about working in the movies 'Moneyball' and 'I saw the Light', his transition from sports to acting, the Oscars, his family, and doing scenes with Tom Hiddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, and Brad Pitt. C...
Ep 7: Casey Bond - Movie Actor and Former MLB Baseball Player
March 22, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBBIG SCREEN ACTOR IN MONEYBALL & I SAW THE LIGHT Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do scenes in a movie with Brad Pitt and Tom Hiddleston? Mike talks with film actor Casey Bond who is also a former professional baseball player for the San Francisco Giants about working in the movies 'Moneyball' and 'I saw the Light', his transition from sports to acting, the Oscars, his family, and doing scenes with Tom Hiddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, and Brad Pitt. C...
Ep 5: Bubba Bradley
March 15, 2016 06:24 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBTOURING COMEDIAN FROM THE LAST COMIC STANDING Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a touring stand-up comedian? Mike talks to comedian Bubba Bradley about his family, traditional country music, Aziz Ansari, Netflix, Zanie's, the Nashville comedy scene, and how he became a stand up comic. Bubba Bradley is a touring comedian best known for appearing on the television shows "Master of None" and "The Last Comic Standing", while also featuring in the Tara Thompson country music vide...
Ep 5: Bubba Bradley - Comedian & Actor
March 15, 2016 06:24 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTOURING COMEDIAN FROM THE LAST COMIC STANDING Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a touring stand-up comedian? Mike talks to comedian Bubba Bradley about his family, traditional country music, Aziz Ansari, Netflix, Zanie's, the Nashville comedy scene, and how he became a stand up comic. Bubba Bradley is a touring comedian best known for appearing on the television shows "Master of None" and "The Last Comic Standing", while also featuring in the Tara Thompson country music vide...
Ep 4: Kevin Collier - Lead Guitarist for Country Music Artist, Chris Young
March 08, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBCOUNTRY SINGER CHRIS YOUNG'S LEAD GUITAR PLAYER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a band with country music singer Chris Young and play for thousands of fans? Mike talks to Chris Young's lead guitarist, Kevin Collier, about his influences on the guitar, Ronda Rousey, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). They also reminisce about playing in a band together called "3 Doors Down" back in the 90's. Kevin Collier is the lead guitarist for RCA recording artist ...
Ep 4: Kevin Collier
March 08, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBCOUNTRY SINGER CHRIS YOUNG'S LEAD GUITAR PLAYER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a band with country music singer Chris Young and play for thousands of fans? Mike talks to Chris Young's lead guitarist, Kevin Collier, about his influences on the guitar, Ronda Rousey, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). They also reminisce about playing in a band together called "3 Doors Down" back in the 90's. Kevin Collier is the lead guitarist for RCA recording artist ...
Ep 3: Buddy Jewell - Country Music Artist & Nashville Star Winner
March 01, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCOUNTRY MUSIC SINGER & SEASON ONE NASHVILLE STAR WINNER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to win a televised singing competition and become a 20 year overnight success in country music? Mike and Jeff talk to country music singer Buddy Jewell about growing up in Arkansas, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Miranda Lambert, and Nashville Star. Buddy Jewell won the first season of the singing competition television show Nashville Star which earned him the record deal that promoted his radi...
Ep 3: Buddy Jewell
March 01, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCOUNTRY MUSIC SINGER & SEASON ONE NASHVILLE STAR WINNER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to win a televised singing competition and become a 20 year overnight success in country music? Mike and Jeff talk to country music singer Buddy Jewell about growing up in Arkansas, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Miranda Lambert, and Nashville Star. Buddy Jewell won the first season of the singing competition television show Nashville Star which earned him the record deal that promoted his radi...
Ep 2: Robert Ellis Orrall - Hit Songwriter and Producer
February 23, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBTAYLOR SWIFT PRODUCER & HIT SONGWRITER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write a #1 hit song or produce a multi-platinum selling record for international superstar Taylor Swift? Mike sits down with acclaimed record producer and hit songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall at the 'infinity Cat' house where they discuss painting, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Jessica Simpson and Taylor Swift. Robert Ellis Orrall is an accomplished painter, singer/songwriter, producer, and still somehow...
Ep 2: Robert Ellis Orrall
February 23, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBTAYLOR SWIFT PRODUCER & HIT SONGWRITER Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write a #1 hit song or produce a multi-platinum selling record for international superstar Taylor Swift? Mike sits down with acclaimed record producer and hit songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall at the 'infinity Cat' house where they discuss painting, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Jessica Simpson and Taylor Swift. Robert Ellis Orrall is an accomplished painter, singer/songwriter, producer, and still somehow...
Ep 1: Chris Hardwick & April Richardson - Talking Dead, Nerdist, ID10T & Comedy
February 16, 2016 05:34 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBTALKING DEAD HOST & NERDIST PODCAST FOUNDER WITH GO BAYSIDE PODCAST HOST Have you ever wondered what it would be like to host the after show for the fan favorite television series 'The Walking Dead' or to turn your podcast into a electronic content empire? Mike talks to the 'Talking Dead' host Chris Hardwick and comedian April Richardson about the 'Nerdist' podcast, the Oscars, movie remakes, Sylvester Stallone, Bob Odenkirk, and having kids at an older age. Chris Hardwick is the creator of t...
Ep 1: Chris Hardwick & April Richardson
February 16, 2016 05:34 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBTALKING DEAD HOST & NERDIST PODCAST FOUNDER WITH GO BAYSIDE PODCAST HOST Have you ever wondered what it would be like to host the after show for the fan favorite television series 'The Walking Dead' or to turn your podcast into a electronic content empire? Mike talks to the 'Talking Dead' host Chris Hardwick and comedian April Richardson about the 'Nerdist' podcast, the Oscars, movie remakes, Sylvester Stallone, Bob Odenkirk, and having kids at an older age. Chris Hardwick is the creator of t...