On day three of Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Joe Stamm jumps on the mic for a laid-back, joke-filled conversation about returning to the festival, building his career beyond the “local artist” label, and gearing up for his July 11 album release. Between stories from the road, playful roasting of the hosts (including a failed Raised Rowdy email intro), and some diehard Pittsburgh Steelers talk, the episode captures Joe’s sharp humor and the strong fan support he continues to draw at the fest.

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgates N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Dan and Pat—festival photographer/videographer and longtime behind-the-scenes creative for the show—join the hosts to talk about the chaos and grind of capturing content at a massive festival. They share stories about last-minute schedule changes, lost photo files, evolving camera setups, and how their opposite styles—Pat’s high-energy crowd engagement and Dan’s candid, detail-focused shooting—balance each other out. The episode blends insight into the creative process with plenty of behind-the-scenes humor, highlighting the teamwork and personality that help bring the festival and podcast to life.

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgates N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Nicky T and Matt from Raised Rowdy talk about becoming the festival’s official hosts, building a community-driven brand in country music, and grinding through a packed summer of events and festivals. They reflect on watching artists like Josh Ross rise, spotlight emerging talent they believe in, and emphasize that the artists who succeed are the ones who outwork everyone else. The conversation mixes industry insight with plenty of festival chaos, merch talk, and stories that capture the rowdy, family-style culture surrounding the event.