Hard Times & Weirdness
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 186 ratingsRev. Peyton's Big Damn band is a country blues band from Brown County, Indiana. Hear wild tales from the road from Rev, Breezy, Max and friends.
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Episodes
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 65
September 15, 2020 02:43 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBRev. Peyton sits down with the legendary Steve Cropper for an hour-long conversation about life and music. The Colonel joins the Big Damn Band on their new song, ”Shake Your Money Maker."
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 64
August 05, 2020 02:08 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBThere is amazing news about Rev's dad, the band shares when we'll hear some new singles for the upcoming album and Breezy derails the podcast!
Hard Times & Weirdness-Episode 63
July 20, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIt's been a strange few weeks in Brown County. Rev provides health update on his father. Breezy and Rev tell their engagement story and the band talks about their first jobs.
Hard Time & Weirdness- Episode 62
July 06, 2020 11:14 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MBThe band checks in from Brown County, Indiana for Episode 62. There is an update on Rev's father's health and will new music be released soon?
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 61
June 04, 2020 16:05 - 52 minutes - 42 MBThe "on the road" podcast is still stuck at home. Rev talks about some hiccups during their livestream and how the pandemic is still affecting the band.
Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 60
April 29, 2020 15:44 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBThe band is feeling amazing after their huge live stream success. What did it take to pull it off? Plus, a discussion about the future of the band and music in general.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 59
March 31, 2020 15:28 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MBRev and Breezy provide an update on Breezy's and their family members' health. Plus, what's life been like for the band since the world shut down?
Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 58
March 20, 2020 01:44 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBA very special episode of HT&W during this very difficult time for Americans. How has the crisis affected the band? Plus, Rev introduces a creative way to help out the band and consume exclusive content!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 57
February 22, 2020 23:25 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBA HT&W favorite Capt. Vinny is back on the podcast and tells some incredible stories. Rev also details the struggles of being a musician with a broken thumb.
Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 56
December 09, 2019 11:30 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Big Damn Band is backstage in Kentucky and they are joined by their touring friend JD Wilkes! This episode may not be safe for work.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 55
November 25, 2019 11:21 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBMr. Don Flemons joins Rev, Breezy and Max for Episode 55. Rev also shares a disgusting story from the tour!
Hard Times & Weirdness: - Episode 54
October 20, 2019 01:46 - 47 minutes - 38 MBNo special guests, No Max. Just Rev and Breezy! Car troubles at the hometown Bean Blossom Blues Fest and does Rev have a future in politics?
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 53
August 20, 2019 01:14 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBIt's a podcast in motion! The band records while driving down a highway. The episode is filled with weird encounters on tour and Rev gets his hopes up about a Cigar Box company.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 52
July 23, 2019 22:06 - 51 minutes - 40.9 MBThe Big Damn Band is in Sweeden and have been on a month-long European tour. This unique episode is packed with stories from across the pond!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 51
June 01, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Big Damn Band is back! The show goes on with stories from around the world and new additions to the crew.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 50
April 23, 2019 08:34 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBThe band is in Mississippi for episode 50! Rev tells a great Yank Rachell story and they look back regrettably on their time on Jerry Springer. It's changed Rev's outlook on reality tv.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 49
March 22, 2019 01:16 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIt's the podcast's cedar anniversary! The band recaps their trip to Florida including a fun day at Disney World. Plus, who wanted to punch Breezy in the face?!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 48
February 18, 2019 03:31 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThe fascinating Captain Vinny joins Rev and Breezy in Key West! The trio talk drag racing, fishing and much more!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 47
February 01, 2019 23:45 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBBack in the game with Number 47! It's the first episode featuring only Rev and Breezy. They are in Key West, Florida and Rev shares his fitness journey over the years.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Hordestock Live
December 10, 2018 13:39 - 1 hour - 51 MBThe Big Damn Band is live on stage on Jammin Java in Vienna, VA for their first live podcast!
Hardtimes & Weirdness - Episode 45
November 16, 2018 15:44 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBBroadcasting from a green room in Omaha. Breezy updates us on her health. The Band has great stories from their blues cruise to Mexico, including fishing off the back of the ship and being drug mules.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 44
October 23, 2018 01:14 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBRev provides an update on the legal situation of their friend, Stud Ford. Breezy nurses herself back to health. The band introduces a new crew member and Rev tells a story that makes him look like a damn fool.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 43
September 05, 2018 15:24 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBNo time for sightseeing! The Big Damn Band is on a breakneck tour of Europe. That means Nails has rejoined the band for their trip. Plus, Rev teaches how to survive a bear attack!
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 42
August 05, 2018 15:09 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's been an eventful few weeks for The Big Damn Band. They filmed three brand new music videos! Go behind the scenes with Rev, Breezy & Max. In addition, more hard times hit the band.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 41
July 09, 2018 14:44 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Big Damn Band have an upcoming video shoot and they talk about everything they need to make it happen. Plus, Rev receives a special request from Big O and Dukes' Chad Dukes.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 40
June 14, 2018 15:27 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBLife on the road is difficult...Van trouble finds the band once again. Max has an awesome new project he's working on and Rev talks about a concept he has for a new video.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 39
May 07, 2018 15:29 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week, Breezy provides an update on their disappearing tour manager and Rev goes in on someone who did the band wrong. He probably should not have told the story of why they have not been on Spotify and iTunes, but like Rev says, "It's about what's right and what's right."
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 38
April 21, 2018 03:20 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's an emergency broadcast for The Big Damn Band. One of the crazies things in the history of the band happened this week and you'll just have to listen to find out!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 37
April 16, 2018 17:31 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBThe Big Damn Band is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Clarksdale, Mississippi is a very special place for Rev and company. It's a legendary blues town, home to some of the biggest names in American music history. Also, Max went and watched the Walmart Yodeling Boy in concert.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 36
April 01, 2018 19:18 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBThe Big Damn Band returns after a long trip to Austrailia and New Zealand. This episode is filled with tales from Oceania and news of a completed record. Enjoy!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 35
February 25, 2018 15:58 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBRev, Breezy, and Max are together again. Rev has a hilarious update on their fishing trip in Key West and also shares a story about their Tuna Bomb adventure. Plus, eating Puerto Rican street meat is never a good idea.
Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 34
January 19, 2018 21:59 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis episode of HT&W comes from Key West, and The Big Damn Band has some big news regarding their crew. They also have van trouble, and Rev recalls a story about his dad. Plus, Captain Vinny joins the show for the greatest fishing story they've ever heard.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 33
January 04, 2018 02:40 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Big Damn Band is enjoying some R&R at home in Indiana. The Band discuss the future of buying and listening to music. Rev also shares an incredible story involving a friend of his in high school and Dave Matthews.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 32
December 27, 2017 16:57 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBBreezy revels that Rev is "not as nice as he seems" and has some evidence to back it up. The band also takes questions from their fans and lays out what to expect in 2018.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 31
November 26, 2017 20:57 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBRev. Peyton's Big Damn Band is back from an east coast tour, which including a stop for the Chad Dukes Veterans Day Jamboree in Northern Virginia. There is a Tommy Showbiz update and important information about the band's chance at a Grammy.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 30
November 20, 2017 02:21 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBThe Big Damn Band continues their tour of adventure and misadventure in Flagstaff. They are joined by Canyon Dan and Matt Hopper. Do you know, Matt Hopper? If you're from Alaska, you probably do. Rev has an crazy story that took place in a Wal-Mart parking lot and so much more.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 29
November 02, 2017 15:53 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Big Damn Band is on tour and hiking the Redwood Forest in California. Squeegee is coming along and hearing all of Rev's old stories for the first time. The van has some trouble on the road and Rev says goodbye to some very important keys.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 28
October 21, 2017 02:11 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBA new episode of HT&W is ready! Rev, Breezy and Max welcome Squeegee to the show who is filling in for the departed Darwin. Rev shares a story of kindness from a family in Europe and the band opens up on interactions with fans.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 27
September 26, 2017 02:18 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBThe band is back after a brief break at the end of their European tour. Trouble in Belgium rears it's ugly head and Captain Vinny gives Rev an update after Hurricane Irma hit the Keys.
Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 26
August 17, 2017 02:45 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBHow did the band pull off two shows in one evening an hour and a half apart in Finland? Nails shares one of Rev's favorite road stories and Rev has a hilarious tale about fishing in Finland.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 25
August 05, 2017 13:10 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBRev, Breezy, Max and Nails have made it to Sweden. This episode is all about firearms. Including one story that Rev isn't even sure he wants to share. A serious event from 9 years ago, that continues to follow Rev around.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 24
July 25, 2017 02:10 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBHello from Finland! The Big Damn band is touring Europe and they are joined on this episode by their good friend, Nails. Nails has been working with the band for the last 8 years in Europe and their are plenty of stories to share! Plus, what happened to Rev's eye?
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 23
July 03, 2017 03:57 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBThe band is touring the mountainous west region of the US this week. In episode 23, they are joined by guitar tech ,"Lovebone." This week we hear stories about dead cats, Canadian emergency rooms and tour bus fights.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 22
June 19, 2017 01:25 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Big Damn Band is moving across the Bible Belt on tour and having an incredible week. Rev shares hilarious story about Tommy on the hunt for a harmonica and Rev hooks a shark on the pier!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 21
June 11, 2017 23:59 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Big Damn Band is back from beautiful Spain with plenty of stories to tell. All done in a small van with no days off! A must listen for any fan of the band.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 20
May 21, 2017 16:25 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Big Damn Band is gearing up for a trip to Spain, but not before they share a couple more great stories. The Band ran into a crazy man while doing laundry in Cleveland. Rev also finally opens up on how he stays in shape on the road!
Hard Time & Weirdness - Episode 19
May 13, 2017 20:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBHT&W is back together! This includes the dynamic Tommy Showbiz. Tommy shares some wild stories from his past like not having furniture for 10 years. The Band also discuss eating interesting meals on the road!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 18
April 23, 2017 17:23 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBThe whole band is back in Indiana and they're celebrating Rev's birthday. Rev gets in a tight spot on his pontoon boat that turned pretty serious! A helping hand would have been nice.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 17
April 06, 2017 15:44 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBRev, Breezy and Max are recording from Kansas City. The band is enduring rough times as three good friends passed away this week. Izzy, Colleen and Brad all had huge impacts in the bands' lives and they have great stories about all three of them.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 16
March 30, 2017 15:51 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBThe band is all together and they have been working hard. The new album is out and a lot of promotional work has been put in. Rev & Max do business with a crazy hobo and they share their thoughts on the late Chuck Berry.