About Nashville Podcast with Mike Rodgers & Dan Whitehurst
Mike Rodgers is a former professional boxer and country music singer. Dan Whitehurst is a comedian and former cop. They talk about stuff from different perspectives. They host the About Nashville Podcast where they have casual conversations with the talented people running about Nashville.

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GENERAL 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.

Direct download: General_Hospital.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 12:38am CDT
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NEPHEW 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 witnessing the artistic successes of the second generation. Corey falls somewhere in the middle of the six children spanning four decades of Allen Frizzell, former Nashville recording artist and younger brother to Lefty and David. Although he has siblings following in the Frizzell music footsteps, who have accepted the challenge of emerging from the giant shadow first cast by music family patriarch, Lefty Frizzell, Corey chose a different path, a path to create his own shadow.  Corey has been a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, acted in movies, TV and music videos. If that's not interesting enough, he's now a Writer and  award winning Visual Artist in high demand, creating custom portraits and stunning graphics.

Mike & Corey Frizzell talk about Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard, Whitey Shafer, Boxing, Songwriting, Art, and Video Games.

 

Direct download: Corey_Frizzell.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 12:30am CDT
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TIM 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 Dancehall Doctors for over 18 years, life on the road with Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and how he let the band go.

Direct download: Billy_Thunder_Mason.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:00am CDT
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POPULAR 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.

Direct download: Rick_Monroe.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:00am CDT
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BIG 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.

Casey Bond played Chad Bradford in the movie "Moneyball" and fiddle player Jerry Rivers in the new Hank Williams' movie, "I Saw the Light" that opened on April 1st in theaters everywhere.

Direct download: Casey_Bond.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:00am CDT
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TOURING 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 video, "Someone to Take Your Place".

Direct download: Bubba_Bradley.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 1:24am CDT
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COUNTRY 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 Chris Young. He tours the world playing country music for thousands of fans.

Direct download: Kevin_Collier_FULL_mp3.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:00am CDT
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COUNTRY 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 radio hit songs “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)" and “Sweet Southern Comfort”.

Direct download: Buddy_Jewell_MP3.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:00am CDT
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TAYLOR 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 finds the times to manage the operations of the punk rock record label infinity Cat; one of the top 50 independent record labels in the world.

Direct download: REO_Final_MP3.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 7:00am CDT
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TALKING 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 the 'Nerdist' podcast and host of the television shows 'Talking Dead', '@Midnight', 'Talking Bad', and the soon to be released, 'Talking Saul'. April Richardson is host of the 'Go Bayside' podcast which dissects episodes of 'Saved by the Bell' with fellow comedians.

 

Direct download: CH_Mix_Final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 11:34pm CDT
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