Whiskey Riff Raff
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsA podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff,' Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.
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Red Clay Strays
March 28, 2024 14:06 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBBrough to you by our friends at Laurel Cove Music Festival, Red Clay Strays frontman Brandon Coleman and guitarist Drew Nix join the the podcast for the first time to talk about headlining Laurel Cove this year and what they're looking forward to about playing there again, the viral success of "Wondering Why," a new album coming soon and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flatland Cavalry
September 19, 2023 15:31 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBBrought to you by our friends at Rebels & Renegades Festival, Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero and drummer Jason Albers stop by the podcast again to talk about playing at Rebels & Renegades this year, opening for Luke Combs on his 2023 world tour, getting to meet Willie Nelson, fans fighting during shows, their new album dropping later this year, hangover cures and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Randy + Wade
August 23, 2023 18:50 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWade Bowen and Randy Rogers stop by the podcast again to talk about their new project 'Hold My Beer, Vol. 3.,' their friend Miranda Lambert and "photo-gate," the Texas music scene and their friendship over the years, hanging out in Cabo at Casey Donahew's Boots On The Beach festival, writing with Koe Wetzel at the Sonic Ranch, their hangover cures and much, much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Jake Worthington
August 03, 2023 16:54 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBTexas native Jake Worthington stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his recent self-titled debut studio album, working with Ronnie Dunn, his neotraditional sound and how important country music is to him, being invited by Marty Stuart to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, getting to open for Lainey Wilson at Red Rocks and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ella Langley
June 22, 2023 14:31 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOne of country music's most exciting young artists, Ella Langley, stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about her debut studio EP 'Excuse the Mess,' working with Koe Wetzel on "That's Why We Fight" and how it came to be, growing up in Alabama and some her musical influences, her writing process, playing college bars and moving to Nashville to pursue music, and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Colby Acuff Opry
June 06, 2023 18:59 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBIn a very special edition of the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero surprises Colby Acuff with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Miller
April 27, 2023 17:49 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBPresented by Laurel Cove Music Festival, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller stops by the podcast for a very special episode ahead of the 2023 NFL draft to talk football, a little country music, give analysis on some of his draft picks, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Charles Wesley Godwin #2
April 21, 2023 14:31 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCharles Wesley Godwin stops by the podcast for the second time to talk about his new record deal with Big Loud and what led him to sign with a Nashville label, his plans for new music this year and dropping his new album 'Family Ties,' opening for Zach Bryan, how he makes his live shows memorable, his love for George Strait and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Logan Halstead
April 06, 2023 16:04 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBWest Virginia native Logan Halstead stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about growing up in Appalachia and how his surroundings fostered his love of music from a young age, the storytelling element to his writing, his fan-favorite song "Dark Black Coal" and his forthcoming debut album, his 2023 touring schedule and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ernest
March 23, 2023 15:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBErnest stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his new album FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses and working with Dean Dillon on "What Have I Got To Lose," how he got his start as a rapper and growing up in Nashville, opening for Morgan Wallen on his 2023 world tour, writing with Koe Wetzel, his new farm in Tennessee, his plans to put out more new music this year and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Opry Deal
March 10, 2023 18:32 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSteve and Wes talk about the new partnership between Whiskey Riff and Opry Entertainment Group, what it means for the future and continuing to support artists we love alongside the Grand Ole Opry, some of the ideas in the works and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Muscadine Bloodline
February 24, 2023 16:53 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBCharlie and Gary of Muscadine Bloodline stop by the podcast ahead of release day for their new album 'Teenage Dixie' to talk about making it as an independent act, their Alabama roots and the inspiration behind the record, why they haven't signed a deal with a major label, opening for Eric Church this year, NFL and college football, the upcoming baseball season, their 2023 schedule and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Cole Chaney
February 16, 2023 16:32 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBCole Chaney stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about making music and how he got into it, growing up in Kentucky, some of his memorable performances, his favorite kinds of bourbon, the storytelling aspect to his songs, his definition of a holler, hangover cures, his plans for 2023 and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jesse Daniel
January 12, 2023 16:11 - 23 minutes - 22 MBJesse stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about growing up in small town California, getting into country music and how he fell in love with it, his struggle with alcohol and getting sober, living in Texas now, his love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, getting his catalytic converter stolen Ohio, his plans for 2023, covering Waylon Jennings, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Ben Burgess
December 12, 2022 19:30 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBTo close out 2022, Ben Burgess stopped by the podcast for the first time to talk about his debut studio album 'Tears the Size of Texas,' getting out of a bad recording contract and moving to Nashville to pursue country music, writing for people like Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers and Morgan Wallen, Morgan's insane career trajectory over the last couple years, making the transition to being an artist, opening for and hanging out with Koe Wetzel, looking up to George Strait as one of h...
49 Winchester
November 18, 2022 17:25 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPresented by Templeton Distillery, 49 Winchester frontman Isaac Gibson stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about making music in Appalachia and all the good stuff coming from that region right now, his unique process for how he goes about writing and recording songs with his band, the Nashville industry and being an independent artist making country music, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Riley Green
November 14, 2022 21:31 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBPresented by Templeton Distillery, Riley Green returns to the podcast to talk about this year's college football season, growing up in small town Jacksonville, Alabama, some of his most memorable hunts, writing songs that fit his style while still trying to get a hit on country radio, his go-to drink on stage, his plans for releasing new music, opening for Luke Combs on his world tour next year and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Kolby Cooper #2
October 18, 2022 00:15 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBKolby Cooper returns to the podcast to talk the new album, 'Boy From Anderson County To The Moon,' how the cover art came to be, his favorite sad country song, Waylon Jennings, being dads and raising toddlers, smoking a joint ahead of his Grand Ole Opry debut, radio tour, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justin Moore #2
October 14, 2022 17:57 - 1 hour - 58 MBPresented by our friends at Templeton Distillery, Justin Moore stops by the podcast for the second time to talk about parenting, living in his hometown in Arkansas, how social media has become a big part of the country music industry and how streaming has changed the way they put music out, why the ratings at major country award shows are dropping, writing "Bait a Hook" about Ben Roethlisberger, his Arkansas Razorbacks and this season of college football, having Matthew McConaughey ...
Country Central
September 30, 2022 21:31 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOur friends Benji and Josh at Country Central join the podcast for the first time to talk about the current state of country music, sharing opinions about different artists and songs on their Instagram page, the importance of authenticity in the music business, independent artists and the different ways you can shape a solid career, some of their current favorite artists, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Randall King
September 23, 2022 21:45 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe great Randall King is BACK. Presented by our friends at Templeton Distillery, Randall joins the podcast for the second time to talk about growing up in small town West Texas and how that influences his music still today, the different regions of the Lone Star state and what makes each setting unique, transitioning to Nashville from the Texas country scene and making the music he's passionate about in Music City, the wild high speed chase that ended at his show a couple weeks ago...
American Aquarium
September 09, 2022 14:48 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBAmerican Aquarium frontman BJ Barham stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about their new studio album 'Chicamacomico,' his career trajectory and how he's achieved success over the last 16 years, his friend Tyler Childers and his process of making music, the current state of mainstream country music, some of his favorite artists in the genre, the amount of consistent hard work it takes to make it in the industry, his relationship with the guys of Turnpike Troubadours, and...
Lukas Nelson
September 01, 2022 13:27 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBLukas Nelson stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about working on the soundtrack for and playing in 'A Star is Born' alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, some of his favorite artists in country right now, how he chipped his tooth playing guitar and why he never got it fixed, how his dad, the legendary Willie Nelson, is his favorite songwriter and his mission to carry on that legacy through his own music, and the new album Lukas has in the works. See Privacy Policy at...
Koe Wetzel
August 17, 2022 20:21 - 49 minutes - 45 MBKoe Wetzel stops by the podcast for the third time to talk about all the new music he has coming soon, his version of the wild strip club story with Parker McCollum, playing a couple shows with Snoop Dogg, potentially collaborating with Post Malone one day, getting arrested in New Braunfels, Texas over Fourth of July weekend years ago, his golf game, and his vision for the country album he's working on now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Cody Canada
July 28, 2022 15:25 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThe legend himself, former Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about seeing George Strait perform live for the first time when he was four years old, getting to know Evan Felker and watching his journey to sobriety, the streaming bump for Cross Canadian Ragweed after Koe Wetzel put out "Ragweed," the recent reboot of CCR's 2004 'Soul Gravy' album, being friends with Dierks Bentley and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Arlo McKinley
July 15, 2022 14:45 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBArlo McKinley stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his brand new album 'This Mess We're In,' what it means to be "country" and why he's never moved to Nashville, working with Tyler Childers and getting to know him as a friend, some of his own struggles and working through issues in his personal life, and how the impact his music has on people has kept him going throughout his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Caitlyn Smith
July 08, 2022 16:18 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBCaitlyn Smith returns to the podcast for the second time to talk about her new studio album, 'High,' taking a shot with George Strait and Vince Vaughn, getting through a hangover when you have young kids, one of the craziest moments she's experienced during a show, opening for (and getting high with) Willie Nelson, writing with Miley Cyrus, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amber Balcaen
June 23, 2022 14:58 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBARCA Menards Series driver Amber Balcaen stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about working with Busch beer for their 'Accelerate Her' program, being a women in the world of motorsports and working hard to earn her spot, her time on CMT's reality show 'Racing Wives', the true physicality of racing, how much goes into preparing for a race, and how much some of the biggest NASCAR sponsorships in all four series of the sport really cost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Sundy Best
June 16, 2022 17:06 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSundy Best's Nick and Kris stopped by for the first time to talk about the great music coming out of Kentucky right now, growing up in the Bluegrass State and how it influenced their music, taking time apart as a band to grow as individuals, hearing their song "Painted Blue" covered by 'American Idol' winner Noah Thompson, remaining independent artists and staying true to their Appalachian roots, and new music coming soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
Parker McCollum
June 08, 2022 16:48 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBParker McCollum returns to the podcast to talk about opening for Eric Church, meeting King George, John Mayer's influence on his music, his move from being an independent artist in Texas to signing with a major label in Nashville, Zach Bryan's rise to country music stardom, working out with Cam Hanes and recording a song with Ronnie Dunn for his forthcoming album, '100 Proof Neon.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Jon Pardi
May 21, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBJon Pardi returns to the podcast to talk about finishing up his fourth studio album in Key West, his recent collaboration with Midland on "Longneck Way To Go," the upside to a hangover and how he cures one, his new Pardi Batch 112 Bourbon, hanging out with Kid Rock, as well as his upcoming summer tour with Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters. Professional cornhole player Matt Guy also joins us to talk about being the greatest of all time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
Whiskey Myers
May 10, 2022 15:05 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBCody Cannon and John Jeffers of Whiskey Myers return to the podcast to talk about opening for the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field, their new Red Handed Bourbon, the 'Yellowstone' effect, their unconventional songwriting process, as well as their forthcoming studio album, 'Tornillo.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wade Bowen
May 04, 2022 18:13 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWade Bowen returns to the podcast to talk dive bars, Eric Church canceling a show in Texas, playing with Miranda Lambert, Rangers baseball, the 'Hold My Beer' project with Randy Rogers, he reveals plans for his new album and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hailey Whitters
April 26, 2022 21:08 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBThe great Hailey Whitters, joins the podcast to discuss her new album 'Raised,' growing up in Iowa, her grandfather the "Grassman," the boys back home, touring with Jon Pardi, Iowa staples Busch Light and Casey's Pizza, garage beers, the grind of being an independent artist, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wheeler Walker Jr
April 14, 2022 23:06 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe man, the myth, the legend... the great Wheeler Walker Jr. joins the podcast to discuss his new album, 'Sex, Drugs, and Country Music,' getting kicked out of the Country Music Hall of Fame for protesting Florida Georgia Line, his favorite cities to meet women, becoming the "real" king of country, pop country trash, the government spying on us, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
William Clark Green
April 05, 2022 22:47 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWilliam Clark Green joins the podcast to discuss his new album, 'Baker Hotel,' the legend behind the iconic hotel in Mineral Wells, ghost hunting, the wildness of the Larry Joe Taylor Fest, Garth Brooks, the best parts of Texas, the new Panhandlers album, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shane Smith
March 28, 2022 22:28 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe Shane Smith & The Saints frontman joins the podcast to discuss the Yellowstone Effect, going on tour with Whiskey Myers, the crazy story of how his dog and truck were stolen, recording in a desert storm near the Mexican border, "Pancho & Lefty," and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joe Nichols
March 15, 2022 22:36 - 51 minutes - 47 MBJoe Nichols joins the podcast to discuss his new album, 'Good Day For Living,' pressure to chase trends, how you couldn't play "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" today, his "Baby Got Back" cover, peeing on stage, Chris Stapleton blowing up, sports gambling, drinking a little too much back in the day, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ronnie Dunn
March 02, 2022 19:13 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe legendary Ronnie Dunn joins the podcast to talk about his new single, "Broken Neon Hearts," as well as his upcoming album, collaborating with Parker McCollum, his new publishing venture, Alan Jackson's 1994 ACM performance, music videos with Dale Earnhardt, the only time he fought with Kix Brooks, hog hunting from a helicopter, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Josh Meloy
February 28, 2022 20:38 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOklahoma native Josh Meloy joins the podcast to discuss coming up in the Red Dirt scene, murder ballads, Garth Brooks, his cover of "Simple Man," wanting to be Cody Canada before he found his own sound, new music, drinking Malört, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dusty Slay
February 21, 2022 23:12 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBStand-up comedian Dusty Slay joins the podcast to talk about his appearance on newest season of Netflix's 'The Standups,' growing up in a trailer park, the comedy scene in Nashville, his comedy heroes, bombing on stage, looking like the Walmart Billy Ray Cyrus, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colby Acuff
February 10, 2022 15:11 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBColby Acuff joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Idaho, his hunt for a Miller Lite sponsorship, Eric Church's phenomenal live show, fans getting mad when an artist blows up, how to book shows when you're starting out, recording his new album at the Sonic Ranch, escaping out to the woods, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jake Murphy
February 01, 2022 18:59 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJake Murphy, tour manager for Kody West and host of On Tour Outdoors, talks the life of a tour manager, getting stranded in a snowstorm on the way to Steamboat, how he got his start as a tour manager with Parker McCollum, taking a 1000mg edible, hunting with Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum and more, the grueling nature of elk hunting in Colorado, bucket list hunts, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Dylan Wheeler
January 24, 2022 18:21 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThe very talented Dylan Wheeler joins to the podcast to discuss his powerhouse voice, hammering the road, playing with (and drinking too much) with Koe Wetzel, his Evermore EP, getting altitude sickness on a Colorado hunt, the upcoming album, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dillon Carmichael
January 12, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRising star Dillon Carmichael joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Son Of A,' working with Jon Pardi as a producer, growing up with John Michael and Eddie Montgomery for uncles, the phenomenal artists coming out of Kentucky right now, the bourbon scene, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jason Boland
December 27, 2021 21:04 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe great Jason Boland joins the podcast to discuss his phenomenal alien abduction concept album, 'The Light Saw Me,' coming up in red dirt scene, working with Shooter Jennings, songwriters vs entertainers, examining the existential nature of concepts like love and consciousness, fungi and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jefferson White of Yellowstone
December 10, 2021 20:13 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJefferson White joins the podcast to discuss his journey as Jimmy Hurdstrom on the hit series Yellowstone, working with Taylor Sheridan, the immense talent of Ryan Bingham, learning how to rope and ride, stunt doubles, people yelling "shut the fuck up Jimmy" when he's walking down the street, the new 6666's spinoff, wearing boots, the Yellowstone soundtrack, hosting the new Yellowstone companion podcast and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Charles Wesley Godwin
December 03, 2021 03:36 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe very talented Charles Wesley Godwin discusses his phenomenal new album 'How The Mighty Fall,' John Denver and growing up in West Virginia, playing his first gig in Estonia, the meteoric rise of Zach Bryan, fly fishing, college football, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Logan Mize
November 29, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBLogan Mize joins the podcast for a third time to discuss his new album 'Welcome to Prairieville,' his Coldplay cover, how artists can regret recording certain songs, his Opry debut, artists that should make a traditional country record, the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Runaway June
November 16, 2021 20:22 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRunaway June joins the podcast to discuss their epic "Catfight" prank on Luke Bryan, creepy DMs, their new Backstory EP, choosing the right single for radio, Natalie Stovall's dynamic addition to the band, hangover cures, pressure to conform to trends, the out of touch people in power on Music Row, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.