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  • S E107: Road Life With Aldean, Casino Carnage, Conspiracies & Golf Chaos :: Ep 107 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    S E107: Road Life With Aldean, Casino Carnage, Conspiracies & Golf Chaos :: Ep 107 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
    May 4 2026
    The boys are back in the Patriot Mobile Studios powered by E|Spaces, recapping a wild run on the road with Jason Aldean, late-night casino losses, Neil’s killer benefit performance, and plans for an epic golf grudge match. Then they pivot into government/alien conspiracies, the death of “free” sports TV, and a fresh round of Dip Shitty of the Week.From bus hockey and blackjack in Oklahoma to Area 51 stories, New York tax drama, and honoring small-town hero principal Kirk Moore, this one is wall-to-wall road stories, rants, and laughs.Timestamps01:39 Road run recap: Neil joins Aldean’s tour02:36 Bus life, twin buses, and late-night NHL video game wars04:36 Aldean troubleshooting the Wi-Fi like the band’s IT guy05:24 Oklahoma golf, old-school course, and Kurt left off the tee sheet07:16 First casino show, Neil as “guitar tech” and getting footage07:32 Blackjack in Oklahoma: ante every hand and the endless shoe08:45 Everyone’s losing, ATM trips, and the slide into craps10:09 Security vs. gamblers: “It’s four hours to the next gig, we’re fine”11:07 Reality check: it’s actually an eight-hour bus ride12:16 Neil’s allergy battle, steroids, and dragging into the next show13:05 Private benefit show setup and crowd size13:48 Neil’s solo opener and “Night Train” setlist drama14:35 Side-stage support: Aldean and the guys watch Neil crush it15:32 “There Goes My Life” and why it always slays16:22 Doing it for the kids and Elvis-ing out after the benefit16:36 Bus hockey, Neil completely hitting the wall17:31 Road DNA vs. home life – why no one goes straight to bed18:12 Aldean’s schedule, sleep discipline, and protecting the voice19:15 High-end sports card obsession on the bus20:09 Getting home, sleeping it off, and turkey hunting at 3 a.m.20:38 Could Kayla hang on the bus? Road stamina debate21:22 Work trips, mobile studio rig, and writing/recording on the road22:41 Whiskey on the guitar: the dressing room spill story24:02 Original Glory ad read and small-town investment plug24:36 Patriot Mobile ad and values (1st/2nd Amendment, life, military)25:22 Dreaming again about an RV / work bus and early pod expectations26:23 Looking back: tattoos, million followers, and the Winnebago dream27:07 All Access motor coach sponsorship idea27:34 Neil’s road trip recap buttoned up27:58 Conspiracy hour: dead scientists and weird “suicides”28:37 Are other countries targeting our brightest minds?29:44 Alien/UFO thread and government secrecy questions31:46 Area 51 stories from the late 90s and getting turned around by Jeeps33:08 Do they believe in aliens? Biblical angle and demonic deception theory34:22 What’s really at Area 51 – missile base or decoy?35:09 Jim jumps in: living in Vegas, deep-diving Area 51, and the S4 doc36:00 Streaming sports rant: too many apps to watch one team37:01 NFL on YouTube, Peacock, Netflix, and subscription fatigue37:55 DirecTV vs YouTube TV and paying twice for the same games38:31 “Package” upgrades that still don’t have all the sports40:02 More casino anger: losing thousands and drinks still not free41:00 Aldean’s wrapped “drug money” stacks on the bus41:45 Why they still kind of love casino nights anyway42:08 Oklahoma hero principal Kirk Moore update – shot protecting students41:59 Prom king moment and why they want him on the podcast42:41 Mission: get Kirk Moore to a show and on the pod43:25 How GPS and smartphones changed navigation and memory44:07 Losing laminates, AirTags on tour passes, and tracking them in casinos45:06 Golf range finders, AirTags, and expensive gear that always gets lost46:01 Phone GPS vs range finder lasers and why golfers don’t trust tech46:30 Range finder magnets on carts – brilliant way to sell more units47:03 Masters meltdowns and 10s on par 5s – pros are human too48:12 Why golf can be miserable if you’re not a player49:10 No etiquette in this crew: non-stop ribbing on the course49:44 You need tough skin to be in this friend group50:24 Planning “The Match”: format, handicaps, and who gets Tully51:27 Shamble vs scramble and how to make it fair with Neil52:16 Handicaps, past form, and how the mental game wrecks Kayla53:01 Golf as life-ruiner: the little white ball in your brain53:23 Committing to make the golf match happen in May53:55 Dip Shitty of the Week: public phone audio with no headphones55:02 Rudeness in modern life and lack of basic courtesy57:14 Crosswalk behavior: assuming cars see you while you’re on your phone58:37 Do you scurry in crosswalks or drag your feet?59:12 Taxing the rich: New York politics, commercial real estate and exits1:01:07 Capitalism, church tithes, and who actually funds things1:02:26 Islamic movement, spiritual concerns, and NYC post-9/111:03:16 Queens street takeover and Palestinian flags1:04:09 Social media as a double-edged sword: awareness vs outrage1:05:29 Kurt’s “Kurt, what’s up?” ticket-text pet peeve1:06:22 The pressure trap of vague texts from people...
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    1 h et 12 min
  • S E106: Taylor Hicks: American Idol Secrets and the Broadway Grind :: Ep 106 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    S E106: Taylor Hicks: American Idol Secrets and the Broadway Grind :: Ep 106 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
    Apr 27 2026

    American Idol Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks joins Try That In A Small Town to unpack how Hurricane Katrina accidentally sent him to the Vegas auditions, what Simon Cowell really thought at first, and the strategy he used to “play the game” and win Idol at its peak.

    Taylor breaks down crazy behind-the-scenes Idol stories, the early days of 360 deals, going from a 60-cap bar to Southeast Asia arenas in six months, writing and singing the Paul Finebaum Show theme, and grinding through 576 Broadway shows in a 40-foot ice cream cone as Teen Angel in Grease. He also teases his new single “The Mirror,” cut at Sun Records with Memphis horns and a southern rock vibe.

    Plus: a hilarious “DipShidiots” segment on airport bathrooms, oversized carry-ons, public sneezers and more.


    Key Timestamps:

    00:00 Taylor’s wild Hurricane Katrina-to-Idol audition story

    11:45 Simon Cowell’s early rejection and later apology

    23:00 Inside Idol strategy, 360-style deals and media “game play”

    27:30 From small bar gigs to arenas and Southeast Asia

    41:28 Broadway in Grease and life inside a 40-foot ice cream cone

    55:30 New single “The Mirror” and current touring life

    59:00 “DipShidiots” segment: pet peeves and airport stories


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    1 h et 10 min
  • S E105: ACM Noms, Morgan’s Snub, and a Small Town Hero :: Ep 105 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    S E105: ACM Noms, Morgan’s Snub, and a Small Town Hero :: Ep 105 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
    Apr 20 2026
    From the Patriot Mobile studio powered by E|Spaces, the guys dive into a packed episode of Try That In A Small Town. They kick things off by reacting to the latest ACM Award nominations: who belongs, who doesn’t, and why politics still run the game. Entertainer, Group, Duo, New Artist, Album, Song, Single, and Musical Event of the Year all get the TTIAST treatment, with plenty of opinions on names like Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Alabama, Zac Brown Band, Parmalee, and more. Kelly shares a huge personal milestone: after interning for Reba’s company back in the 90s, he finally lands his first Reba cut on a song written in 2005. That opens up a conversation about prayer, persistence, and whether Christians should pray about career and business. The guys revisit the backstory of “If I Didn’t Love You” (Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood), from losing a duet slot to writing something ultra-specific on a deadline and watching it connect. In the fan-favorite Dip Shitty-its segment, they unload on Masters “pond jumpers,” public bathroom pee etiquette, clapping when servers drop dishes, trash in urinals, rental car abuse, and more everyday behaviors that drive them crazy. They close with a powerful Small Town Hero story from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, where a principal charged an armed student, took a bullet, and likely saved lives. It’s exactly the kind of “try that in a small town” courage the show was built to highlight. If you like country music, songwriting war stories, small town grit, and unfiltered opinions, this one delivers from front to back. Timed Highlights (Audio): 0:00 E|Spaces and Patriot Mobile studio intro 1:30 New mic arm, setup chatter, and moon-landing clip going viral 4:00 Moon rocks, Soviets, and joking about “disinformation” 5:10 The Brad Paisley song that “wouldn’t get cut” in 2026 6:00 Masculinity, political correctness, and “I’m still a guy” lyrics 7:30 Origin story: pink cupcakes at school, church culture, and irritation-fueled writing 10:00 Writing the song with Lee Miller and pitching it to Brad Paisley 11:30 Paisley’s issue with singing the word “guy” and nearly losing the cut 13:00 Corporate shows, offended “fancy guys,” and how Kelly softens the bit 14:00 Why fans love their award show breakdowns 14:30 Songwriter of the Year nominees and how political awards can be 15:50 Entertainer of the Year: Luke, Jelly Roll, Cody, Megan, Stapleton, Morgan, Lainey 16:40 Is Megan Moroney really ready for Entertainer of the Year? 17:20 Group of the Year confusion: 49 Winchester, Flatland Cavalry, Red Clay Strays, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts 18:10 Where are Alabama, Zac Brown Band, and Parmalee? 19:10 Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Thelma and James, Muscadine Bloodline 20:20 Admitting they haven’t even heard some nominees, despite being in the business 21:00 New Female Artist: quick thoughts on Avery Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dasha, Caroline Jones, Emily Ann Roberts 21:40 New Male Artist: Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason, Shaboozey, Hudson Westbrook, Tucker Webb 22:30 Album of the Year: Zach Top, Carter Faith, Riley Green, Morgan Wallen, Parker McCollum 22:55 “If Morgan doesn’t win, call BS on the ACMs” 23:50 Song of the Year: Miranda/Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson 24:20 Consensus that “Choosing Texas” is massive 25:00 Musical Event of the Year: predicting a big night for Riley Green and Ella Langley 25:40 Single of the Year: Lainey, Cody, Zach Top, Ella, Megan 26:40 Neil missing a Riley Green writers round and golf event 27:30 Neil heading out on the road with Jason Aldean (and staying up late on the bus) 28:40 Original Glory beer and Patriot Mobile spots 30:20 Kelly’s answered prayer: Reba cuts his song from 2005 31:10 From Reba intern in the 90s to Reba cut in 2026 32:00 Co-writers Connie Harrington and Brett Beavers and the power of persistence 33:00 How one cut boosts morale and the next few writing days 33:40 Should Christians pray for career and business? 34:30 Praying for ideas, strength, and perseverance vs specific trophies 35:20 The “If I Didn’t Love You” story: losing a duet, writing on a mission 36:30 Late-night demo, quick mix, and Aldean’s instant reaction 38:00 Lessons in frustration, prayer, and not giving up 39:10 Neil’s Reba hit that nudged him from artist lane to full-time writer 40:10 Kelly/Lovelace/Loveless name confusion and growing up with a “girl’s name” 41:20 Army nameplate abuse and teasing a future long-form story 42:10 Launching into Dip Shitty-its 42:40 Masters Par 3 “pond jumpers” at Augusta and tradition vs spectacle 44:20 Public bathroom pee etiquette: clean your own mess 46:30 Band life and ...
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    1 h et 4 min
  • S E104: Bad Days, Pride Nights, and Pajamas on Planes :: Ep 104 Try That In A Small Town Podcast

    S E104: Bad Days, Pride Nights, and Pajamas on Planes :: Ep 104 Try That In A Small Town Podcast
    Apr 13 2026
    The guys are back in the Patriot Mobile studio and this one goes deep fast. They kick things off with allergies, football withdrawal, and post-season sports, then dive into a raw and candid discussion about Pride Nights in sports, the “Cow Gays” controversy at a Predators game, and what it means to live and let live without having beliefs forced on you.From there, the crew shifts gears into whether we really landed on the moon, how they personally handle bad days, why everyone seems to live in sweatpants now, and their ongoing list of “dipshitty” behavior in everyday life.Along the way they talk songwriting recognition, plaques, neighborhood pet etiquette, Siri refusing to answer questions while driving, and a powerful moment of gratitude for U.S. special forces rescuing a downed pilot overseas.It is funny, tense, honest, and very human.Patriot Mobile, Original Glory, E-Spaces, and Peacemaker Coffee all get some love, plus a tease of the new Try That In A Small Town coffee line.1:56 Daylight vs early darkness, fall vibes, and intros2:39 Neil’s brutal allergies and Sudafed pharmacy hack4:47 Old tour days: Cracker Barrel laminate hustle story7:44 Correction segment: Aldean 30 number ones plaque drama8:31 Do writers get the same plaques as label staff9:21 Should plaques highlight the actual songwriters10:14 Where to hang the new plaque and Peyton Manning tangent10:41 Post-season blues: Masters, WNBA jokes, and NHL playoffs12:18 Waiting for football, holidays, and May slump12:56 Pride tape in the NHL and league pressure13:42 The Cow Gays sing the anthem at Preds Pride Night14:30 Why highlight sexuality at a hockey game15:05 Are fans cheering for America, the team, or just “being gay”16:09 Neil’s frustration: feeling beliefs are being pushed17:19 Are team owners really in charge or owned by the league17:54 Do leagues force Pride Nights on teams18:43 Song topics and the Cow Gays’ first single19:26 Are some artists getting chances only because of identity20:11 Why the Cow Gays will struggle in mainstream country21:01 Indie label reveal and punny “HoZac” moment21:26 Talented but niche: why some good artists still may not last22:02 Why make sexuality the brand instead of just being a great trio23:24 Coming out at award shows and when it gets “too much”24:30 Live and let live vs having beliefs pushed on kids25:34 Everybody wants to live their life without constant culture wars26:32 No one wants to explain every hot topic at a hockey game27:02 Honest wrap up: you believe what you believe, we will too27:54 Ad break: Original Glory beer spot31:22 Back from break: Peacemaker Coffee and new TTIAST blends tease33:49 Naming the coffee: Raised Up Right, Down The Road, Sucker Punch34:41 Where the coffee will be available and pre order tease35:18 Door holding for women and modern social etiquette recap35:49 Pajamas in public: flights, stores, and church dress codes36:33 High school kids wearing sweats and Uggs everywhere37:01 Curt’s daughter trying to wear sweats to a nice NYC dinner37:32 Wearing sweats on planes and the comfort debate38:02 Slides, sweatpants, tank tops, and belly buttons on flights38:24 “You look tired” might be the rudest backhanded compliment38:46 Dress codes for restaurants and men showing up like beach bums39:43 Wearing sweats to dinner and where to draw the line40:09 Church attire: jeans, hats, and old school respect41:36 Is dressing up for church tradition or biblical43:08 Curt feeling suckered into hobo clothes in public43:27 Artemis, looping the moon, and mission timing44:17 Do you believe we landed on the moon the first time45:27 Neil’s questions: Nixon’s landline to the moon in 196946:31 Who filmed the capsule taking off from the lunar surface47:03 Comparing belief in the moon landing versus faith in Scripture47:57 Flat Earthers, gravity, and standing upside down in New Zealand49:21 Clarifying: asking questions vs outright disbelief50:11 Curt and Neil land on: we probably did land, but some stuff is weird51:01 The guys want listener feedback on moon landing beliefs51:13 Why has it taken so long to go back and build anything on the moon51:45 Future moon bases and using lunar resources51:50 Transition: Kalo’s bad business day and emotional hole52:08 Comfort eating, breaking the seal, and moo bar confessions53:21 Food as coping, self awareness, and getting back on track54:16 How each guy handles a truly bad day56:05 Neil’s approach: prayer, perspective, and not internalizing it56:43 Curt’s story of a truly awful March day and going nuclear58:04 Channeling anger into phone calls, hard work, and doubling down59:05 Music is subjective: one person’s opinion is not your career1:00:01 Pizza deep dive: Jets toppings, olives, and cravings1:00:40 Writing harder to prove the song and bouncing back1:01:19 Using food and alcohol as past and present coping mechanisms1:02:02 Honest tension, heavy topics, and feeling “stopped up”1:02:27 Dipshitty segment: people ...
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    1 h et 12 min
  • We Lose An Episode, Then Tell The Stories We Couldn’t Recreate :: Ep 103 Try That in a Small Town

    We Lose An Episode, Then Tell The Stories We Couldn’t Recreate :: Ep 103 Try That in a Small Town
    Apr 6 2026

    We hit stop on what felt like a “can’t miss” recording… and then realized it was gone. No dramatic metaphor, no grand lesson at first, just a missing file and that sinking feeling every creator knows. So we start over, and the redo turns into a rawer, funnier, more revealing conversation about what life looks like behind the curtain of the Nashville music scene and the touring grind.

    We talk songwriter rights and why NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) matters right now, especially as streaming royalties keep shrinking and AI music raises new questions about ownership and fair pay. We also unpack how quickly the industry’s celebration rituals are fading, including the slow disappearance of real number one parties, even for writers who’ve waited decades for a breakthrough. If you care about the country music industry, music publishing, and how songwriters actually make a living, this one gets specific.

    Then we do what we do best: stories. Garth Brooks being shockingly present with fans and using third-person “Garth” logic to plan a moment, Brian Adams and Bob Seger doing their homework like pros, and the unforgettable Chris Cornell soundcheck where he looks over and says only one word: “Pick.” Add in Nashville etiquette debates, social media birthday cringe, an airport Starbucks wait that turns into self-inflicted misery, and our “dipshittiots” segment that bounces from Tiger Woods to the NBA to space launches and why movies don’t hit like they used to.

    Subscribe, share the show with a friend, leave a review, and come argue with us in the comments about which part was the most ridiculous.

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    1 h et 17 min
  • Jason Aldean and Thirty Plus Number Ones :: Ep 102 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    Jason Aldean and Thirty Plus Number Ones :: Ep 102 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
    Mar 30 2026

    Thirty number ones sounds like a headline. It feels a lot stranger when you’re sitting in a room full of your friends and heroes, watching them sing your songs while your own band plays behind them and you didn’t even know a party was happening.

    We’re hanging with Jason Aldean and reliving the night they surprised him with a 30 No. 1 celebration, from the writers who’ve been on every album to the surreal moment of hearing another voice in his in-ears. We talk about what changes as a career stretches into decades, why some “hits” don’t age well, and how we try to keep the music believable as life changes. There’s plenty of real Nashville craft talk here too: finding songs that fit an artist brand, avoiding safe cookie-cutter radio, and chasing records you actually want to play for years.

    Then it gets sideways in the best way with a tour story from New Zealand, where a Maori welcome ceremony turns into the most awkward “sing something right now” request imaginable. We also get into band chemistry after 27 years together, vocal stamina on the road, sleep routines, and a few rapid-fire pet peeves from our “people are idiots” segment.

    If you love country music, Jason Aldean stories, Nashville songwriting, touring life, and the behind-the-scenes truth of how long careers really work, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us in the comments: which Aldean song never gets old for you?

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    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!

    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT

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    1 h et 26 min
  • Turning Rough Ideas Into Records :: Ep 101 Try That In a Small Town Podcast

    Turning Rough Ideas Into Records :: Ep 101 Try That In a Small Town Podcast
    Mar 23 2026

    A great country song doesn’t start as a “record” it starts as a messy idea, a half-formed hook, and a room full of people willing to grind. We’re fresh off a write and still riding that song high, so we get real about why we keep our circle tight, how we know when something is truly an Aldean pitch, and why we’d rather walk away than finish a song that doesn’t feel like it has a life.

    Then we go full Nashville inside baseball: demo production, track building, mix tweaks, and the pressure of sending a finished demo to an artist who can say yes or kill it in three and a half minutes. We also talk about why production can absolutely change outcomes in publisher meetings, why some modern country ends up sounding like wallpaper, and what it looks like when an artist has a signature sound that cuts through.

    From CRS and radio suites to a new wave of young country guitar slingers bringing shuffles and real playing back, we hit the state of country music today. Plus: a near-miss on the interstate that shook us up, our “idiots” list for airport drop-offs, and the most awkward cold-call guest invite ever when Philip Rivers actually answers the phone. Big news too: we’re teaming up with Crossover Media Group, and we tease a return from the man himself, Jason Aldean.

    If you laughed, learned something, or just like the chaos, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • 100 EPISODES IN: Looking Back on the Wins and Messes :: Ep 100 Try That In a Small Town Podcast

    100 EPISODES IN: Looking Back on the Wins and Messes :: Ep 100 Try That In a Small Town Podcast
    Mar 16 2026

    Only a small slice of podcasts ever makes it to 100 episodes, so we wanted this one to feel like a real toast, not a victory lap. We talk honestly about how Try That in a Small Town started, why it mattered to us, and what it still means when the world tries to turn a simple message into something else. The heart of it is still the same: look out for your neighbor, stand up for people who can’t defend themselves, and don’t forget where you came from.

    We also rewind through the messy behind-the-scenes stuff that comes with building a weekly show while living in the music business, from our early “phone on the table” pilot to the deals that almost happened and the grind that never really turns off. If you’ve ever felt like your job follows you home, you’ll understand this conversation about sacrifice, pressure, and why a great song can still light you back up.

    Then we have some fun with a question that instantly exposes every country fan’s bias: the Mount Rushmore of male country singers. Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, Randy Travis, Waylon, Hank Jr., Garth, Morgan Wallen and more get name-checked, argued over, and defended like it’s a barroom court case. We wrap by sharing what we’ve learned about each other over 100 episodes, shouting out a listener story of the week, and thanking the people who’ve kept the lights on, including Patriot Mobile, eSpaces, Peacemaker Coffee, and Original Glory. If you enjoy this kind of country music podcast and small town values talk, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review.

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    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!

    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT

    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.

    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.

    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com

    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.

    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
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    1 h et 5 min