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Try That in a Small Town Podcast

Try That Podcast

In 2023, Jason Aldean"s groundbreaking song and video "Try That In A Small Town" resonated with a resurgence of conservative values in America. The writers of the song, Kurt, Neil, Tully, and Kelley, took the opportunity to launch the Try That In A Small Town Podcast. This platform allows them to reveal the true inspiration behind the song and discuss the importance of common-sense values. With a lineup of influential guests, the hosts will entertain you with the stories behind their music,

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01:14:05

S E128: Why Great Songs Get Buried, Country Stars’...

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2026/10/05

Four Nashville hitmakers explain why great songs increasingly get buried instead of pitched, then imagine the ordinary jobs Tim McGraw, Chris Young and Ella Langley might have if they weren’t famous. The guys also respond to viewer criticism, praise Jason Aldean’s historic radio run and share stories involving a 50-milligram gummy, outrageous movie snacks and a dangerously forgotten grill.

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00:25:44

Let the People Sing: The National Anthem, Running QBs...

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2026/10/01

Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil argue that marching bands and fans—not celebrity performers—should lead the national anthem. They also debate whether running quarterbacks have changed the position for the worse, who should bring order to college football and NIL, whether Texas deserves its ranking, and why NFL teams look unprepared early in the season.

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01:07:53

S E127: Has the Grand Ole Opry Lost Its Way? Plus...

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2026/09/28

The guys react to Sam Smith’s upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut and debate whether country music’s most historic stage has lost its mystique. They also tackle recycled country hits, Carrie Underwood going rock, AI creativity and another unforgettable round of DipShidiot complaints.

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00:27:01

NFL vs. College Football, Arch Manning at Neyland &...

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2026/09/24

The guys preview Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas visiting Tennessee, then debate whether college football is more exciting than the NFL. They also tackle participation trophies, Taylor Swift’s NFL coverage, Justin Herbert’s struggles—and whether grown men should wear football jerseys in public.

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01:04:51

S E126: Why We Opted Out of AI Music—Plus Has...

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2026/09/21

Four Nashville hit songwriters reveal why they opted out of an AI-music opportunity and debate whether artificial intelligence is already changing country radio. They also tackle award-show snubs, playing concerts while sick, musician therapy, parental leave, voice-message etiquette and another round of DipShidiots.

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00:23:22

Is College Football a Complete Free-for-All? |...

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2026/09/17

The guys react to Arch Manning’s comeback, debate whether Cam Ward can succeed with the Titans, and try to determine which NFL and college teams are actually good. Plus: Patriots panic, chaotic rankings, Titans fans invading a nail salon, and Neil’s latest club championship.

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01:10:00

S E125: Touring Isn’t Trauma, 9/11 Memories and...

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2026/09/14

Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil debate whether musicians complain too much about life on the road, reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and offer blunt advice for young artists entering Nashville writing rooms. Plus, the guys apologize for an awkward interview, react to a fake NFL player’s elaborate scam and deliver another hilarious round of “Dipshitty.”

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00:32:10

Did We Break College Football? | Small Town Sports...

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2026/09/10

The guys are back for Week 2 of Small Town Sports, breaking down another wild week of football. They debate whether college football was actually better before the playoff, NIL, transfer portal and conference realignment changed everything, plus LSU, Clemson, Michigan’s controversial clock situation, sports betting and the NFL’s growing international presence. Did we fix college football—or break it?

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01:07:03

S E124: Jelly Roll, Dolly, Celebrity Bubbles & Are We...

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2026/09/07

The guys are back, and nothing is off limits. This week, they weigh in on Jelly Roll, celebrity culture and what happens when artists enter “the bubble,” while remembering what made Dolly Parton so universally loved. Plus, Cledus T. Judd’s Ella Langley parody controversy, Opryland memories, airport insanity, giant trucks — and a listener calls out Kurt and Tully for being a little “stuck up.” Do the guys agree? You might be surprised.

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00:16:58

Is College Football Broken? NIL, Lane Kiffin and Our...

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2026/09/03

Football season is back—but does college football still feel like college football? In the debut of Small Town Kickoff, the guys debate how NIL money, the transfer portal and conference changes have affected the game. They also make some bold predictions about Lane Kiffin, Dabo Swinney, Alabama, the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and the upcoming season. Is college football better because more teams can compete, or has the money taken away what made it special? Small

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01:02:04

S E123: What Makes a Headliner? Touring, Songwriting...

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2026/08/31

The guys dive into what really makes an artist a headliner, celebrate some major career milestones, and catch up on life on the road. Along the way, expect plenty of country music talk, football, questionable moon-landing theories, and the usual chaos when Kurt, Neil, Tully and Kelley get together.

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00:46:15

S E122: Joey Breaux: 69 Years Young, 14 Million Views...

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2026/08/24

Joey Breaux has lived enough lives for several podcast episodes.The Louisiana social media personality joins the guys to talk about going viral—including one video he says racked up 14.3 million views—staying remarkably active at 69, his love of hunting and fishing, playing music by ear and the nunchuck skills he's been working on since he was 18.And then there's the part nobody saw coming: before social media fame, Joey spent some time as a male exotic dancer and eventually became part of a group

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01:24:29

S E121: Timeless Songs, Short Attention Spans and...

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2026/08/17

Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil debate whether today’s country hits can become timeless classics—or whether streaming and short attention spans have changed music forever. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the road with Jason Aldean, explain the unique Jason Aldean–Luke Bryan stadium shows, reveal how songwriters actually get paid, and unload a hilarious collection of airport, airline and touring disasters.

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00:39:45

One of Hulk Hogan’s Final Interviews: Faith, Fame &...

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2026/08/10

We were incredibly fortunate to spend this time with Hulk Hogan. Beneath the larger-than-life personality was a man willing to speak honestly about fame, faith, failure and finally finding peace. What is the first Hulk Hogan moment you remember—and what part of this conversation stayed with you?

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00:58:37

S E120: Why Isn’t This Podcast Bigger? Insecurity, AI...

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2026/08/03

From the Patriot Mobile Studios powered by eSpaces, the Try That In A Small Town Podcast crew sits down for a raw, unfiltered hang. Tully, Kurt, Thrash, Kaylo and Neil talk about everything from health scares and terrible sleep to the emotional toll of chasing hits in a “failure business” and wondering if this podcast is actually any good.They celebrate Jason Aldean’s multi‑week No. 1 with “Try That In A Small Town,” shout out Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, and then pull back the curtain on how

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01:47:27

S E119: Being the Tour Boss for Aldean - Jake Lagrone...

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2026/07/27

Jason Aldean and tour manager Jake “Charlie” LaGrone sit down with the Try That In A Small Town crew to trade wild road stories, from a brutal kidney stone ambulance ride to losing a $640 Scotty Cameron putter in late-night bus hockey. They also break down what it really takes to run an 80-person tour, keep a loyal crew together, and survive the changing music business.

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01:15:19

S E118: George Birge: 10-Year Town, TikTok Virality...

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2026/07/20

In this episode of the Try That In A Small Town podcast, the guys sit down with hitmaker George Birge to unpack his long road to “overnight success” in Nashville. George talks about grinding for a decade before his first number one, the moment Luke Bryan said “Play that motherfucker” about his song, and how TikTok flipped his career with Beer Beer Truck Truck.He shares how Clay Walker pushed him back into being an artist, how a Bobby Bones performance turned Mind On You into a life-changing hit, and

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01:54:28

S E117: From High School Dropout to Dropping Bombs...

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2026/07/13

Brad Lea joins the Try That in a Small Town podcast and absolutely unloads. From building Lightspeed and the Dropping Bombs brand to calling out weak mindsets, traditional gender roles, AI-written songs, government lies, moon landings, flat earth rabbit holes, COVID vaccines, and “dipshitty of the week” — nothing is off limits.Hear how a high school dropout built a training empire, why mindset, skill set, and habits are the real cheat codes, why most people quietly choose to stay broke, and how

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01:47:08

S E116: Sage Steele Uncanceled: ESPN, Obama, Aldean &...

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2026/07/06

Sage Steele joins the Try That In A Small Town crew to unpack her ESPN exit, COVID mandate battle, Obama comments, and why faith and common sense matter more to her than corporate approval. She also opens up about finding love in Nashville, starting her own show and what it really costs to stand up.

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01:27:03

S E115: Why Session Players Rule, Roundabout Rants,...

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2026/06/29

On this episode of the Try That in a Small Town Podcast, the guys start with listener Q&A and end up deep in the realities of life as working Nashville pros. They break down why most artists use session bands instead of their road bands in the studio, what makes a truly great studio player, and how songs like “Try That in a Small Town,” “All-American Girl,” and other hits actually came together. You’ll hear stories about mentoring young musicians in Nashville, navigating confidence and doubt in

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