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Our Review of the New Album Snipe Hunter by Tyler Childers

Tyler Childers refuses to be pinned down. As one of the most celebrated country artists working today, his unpredictability has frustrated some listeners while also delig

89: "Straight Tequila Night" by John Anderson

This week Tyler and Danny add the No. 1 hit "Straight Tequila Night" to their Ultimate Country Playlist. They also discuss Neotrad hitmaker John Anderson's impressiv

88: "We Have Fed You All For 1000 Years" by Willi Carlisle

This week Tyler and Danny discuss Willi Carlisle's incredible new album, Winged Victory, and add its opening tack to our Ultimate Country Playlist. "We Have Fed You

Catch-up and Mustard 9: Tyler and Danny's Songs of the Summer

The Take this Pod and Shove It boys are back and talking their essential songs of the summer. They curate a Summertime playlist on the spot featuring songs from Zach Top,

87: "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers

After some time away, we are back with one of the biggest country songs of all time! This week we finally add a Kenny Rogers track to our Ultimate Country Playlist, and w

86: "Time" by Tobacco City, w/ Caleb Doyle

This week we are joined by music writer Caleb Doyle (of Nightswimming music blog) to discuss Chicago alt country band Tobacco City. We add the Tobacco City song "Time" fr

85: "Small Town Saturday Night" by Hal Ketchum

This week Danny and Tyler add Hal Ketchum's 90's boot-scootin', slice-of-life banger "Small Town Saturday Night" to the Ultimate Country Playlist. Also we

84: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman

This week is Tracy Chapman week on the pod! We add her gorgeous and heartbreaking hit "Fast Car" to our Ultimate Country Playlist. Unsure if it's country? Well, aft

83: "Country Pie" by Bob Dylan

We've been waiting to do a Bob Dylan episode for years and the film A Complete Unknown is just the excuse we were looking for! This week Danny and Tyler discuss the

Country In Decline: A Look of the Inauguration Performances, w/ Danii Gallegos

Last week was the 2025 Inauguration, and of all the terrible things that happened, the most light-hearted had to be the musical performances. These performances included

Our Favorite Country Albums of 2024

It's been 2025 for a couple weeks now, but we're still thinking about these incredible country and Americana albums from last year. In a year where everyone fro

It's a Trucker Christmas

It's a special BONUS Christmas episode! This week Danny and Tyler discuss Red Simpson's Country Christmas concept album "Truckers' Christmas." We hope you

82: "If We Make it Through December" by Merle Haggard

For our annual Christmas episode, Danny and Tyler add Merle Haggard's hard-timin' working-class classic to the Ultimate Country Playlist. For all the joy it bri

81: "Gunpowder & Lead" by Miranda Lambert, w/ Dewey Lovett

This week Danny and Tyler are joined by comedian and author Dewey Lovett (new book DRINKSGIVING out now!) to discuss CMA darling Miranda Lambert, and add her revenge bang

These Songs Kill Fascists

This week Tyler and Danny present three classic protest country songs that are [unfortunately] still relevant, especially given the results of last week's election.

Minisode: "Millennial Witch Girlfriend"

This week we humbly present a quick mini episode with Tyler's seasonal song "Millennial Witch Girlfriend." Happy Halloween! Check out our Patreon! Check out our new

Spooky Country part 2: Southern Gothic Edition

Danny and Tyler are back with three more spooky country songs from Alan Jackson, The Handsome Family, and Adia Victoria. This week the boys focus the haunting Southern Go

Spooky Country part 1

It's Spooky Season! Just in time for your Halloween playlists Danny and Tyler are here to offer some delightfully spooky songs. This week we discuss... "Vampire Girl

A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson

This week Danny and Tyler talk about the excellent music, career, and stories of the late great Kris Kristofferson. Losing Kristofferson creates a huge hole in the musica

"Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine)" by Kris Kristofferson, w/ Zach Peterson [Recast]

This week Kris Kristofferson passed away at 88. In addition to being one of country music's greatest songwriters, he was a movie stars, a political activist, and   o