Episode 195 – Conner Smith
In episode 195 Nicky T and Kurt sit down with Conner Smith! Conner opens up about the realities of touring, from unexpected catering experiences to
In episode 195 Nicky T and Kurt sit down with Conner Smith! Conner opens up about the realities of touring, from unexpected catering experiences to
In this episode of The Rowdy Alternative, Sam Burgh sits down with musician Jager Henry to talk about his journey in the music industry, his
In episode 194 Nicky T and Kurt chat with Dylan Schneider! Dylan talks about the milestone of releasing his debut album ‘PUZZLED’ after eight years
On episode 193, Nicky T and Kurt sit down with rising artist Max McNown! Max discusses his journey from Oregon to Nashville, how Zac Brown’s
In episode 192 Nicky T and Sam Burgh from Rowdy Alternative sit down with Read Southall and Reid Barber from the band Southall to discuss
On Episode 27 Peyton interviews Chase Bass, owner of 423 Productions and a seasoned concert promoter. Chase shares his journey from a humble upbringing to
On episode 191, Kurt and Nicky T are joined by Mitchell Tenpenny to discuss his new album The Third, which honors his family and showcases
On episode 190 Nicky T and guest co-host Sam Burgh from Rowdy Alternative chat with Frigga Five about their journey, blending 90s and early 2000s
On episode 189 Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Kassi Ashton to explore the world of country music, from the dynamics of writers’
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we’re joined by Rob Langdon, who shares his journey from aspiring baseball player to country-rock artist. Rob talks about how
In Episode 188, Nicky T and Kurt sit down with longtime friend of the pod, Meghan Patrick to talk about her journey in Nashville and
On Episode 26 we’re joined by Wyatt Carmichael, Tour Manager for the rock band Lakeview. Wyatt shares his journey into the music industry, starting with
In Episode 187, Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Evan Honer for an engaging conversation about live music venues, the evolution of his
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative, Sam interviews Oklahoma artist Krislyn Arthurs about her journey as an independent musician. They discuss the challenges faced by female
On Episode 186 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Gannon Fremin of Gannon Fremin & The CCREV! Gannon talks about his journey in the
On episode 185 Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Jordan Harvey! The conversation spans everything from the origins of the podcast to memorable
On Episode 180 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by longtime friend of the show, Ashland Craft! Ashland discusses her journey in the music industry,
On Episode 183, we have Part 2 of Nicky T and Kurt’s conversation with Colby Acuff. The guys dive into the impact of social media
On this week’s episode we sit down with Kyon Barnes, bassist for Kody West. Kyon discusses his journey in the music industry and his experience
On episode 182, Nicky T and Kurt Ozan are joined by Jenna LaMaster! Jenna and the boys talk about their shares her experience since moving
Dawson and Caleb return after a five-week break with a packed episode. They chat about their busy schedules, including Caleb’s wedding planning, and dive into
On Episode 181, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Charles Wesley Godwin! Charles discusses his experiences on tour and opening for Luke Combs, the
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative Podcast we’re joined by Grayson Russell, an actor and musician. Grayson talks about how he got started in acting, his
On Episode 180, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by The Wilder Blue! The Wilder Blue discusses their experience on the stadium tour with Luke
On Episode 25 we’re joined by Lindsay Will, Senior Director of A&R at Round Hill Music. Lindsay shares her journey in the music industry and
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, Sam welcomes TJ Lyle of The Georgia Thunderbolts to discuss their music and experiences touring in Europe. They talk
On Episode 179, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Brady & Jack Stablein of Brother Elsey! The boys talk about their journey in the
On episode 178 Kurt and Nicky T are joined by rising artist, Jason Cross! The guys discuss various topics including the Annual 4th of July
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, Sam interviews Alex Gator Petropulos, the drummer from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! They discuss the band’s live shows, their
On episode 177 Carlyle Griffin joins Kurt and Nicky T! Carlyle discusses her music career, influences, and songwriting process. She talks about her diverse favorites,
On episode 24 Brennan Kato Assistant Tour Manager for Josh Ross, shares his journey in the music industry and the challenges of being on the
On episode 176 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lauren Watkins! Lauren discusses her debut album, ‘The Heartbroken Record,’ talking about the inspiration behind
On this week’s episode we talk with Nyles Robakiewicz of the Texas-based band, Shaker Hymns. Nyles shares the bands formation, their influences, and their music
On episode 175 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by TJ Lyle, front man for the Georgia Thunderbolts! TJ shares his background, the story of
On episode 174 Brad Tursi joins Nicky T and Kurt to discuss his new solo album ‘Parallel Love’. Brad shares stories about his experiences in
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we catch up with recurring guest, drummer Corey Coverstone! Corey tells us about his business, Dirty Honey, what he’s been
On episode 173, Kurt flies solo for a conversation with Jesse Daniel! Jesse discusses his music background, influences, and the making of his new record.
Brad Curry, the merch manager for Muscadine Bloodline, shares his journey in the music business and the challenges of being on the road. He talks
On episode 172, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist, Paxton Peay! Paxton discusses his upcoming music releases and his journey as
Today we sit down with the boys from Current Blue and talk about their unique style, writing process and much more Follow on Social Media:
After another rainy race in Chicago that fails to go the distance, the guys break down the wet weather tires, Alex Bowman’s season changing win
On episode 170, Kurt and Nicky T welcome Dalton Dover on the podcast! Dalton recaps his CMA fest experience, time on radio tour and the
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, we chat with Brayden Stewart about his early start, making it in the Texas scene and what is to come.
On episode 169, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lane Pittman, an Australian country music artist! Lane discusses his experiences touring with Luke Combs
This week the boys are fired up about the hottest cup race of the year! One whiskey shot later and it’s off to the races
On Episode 168, Nicky and Kurt are joined by Kaitlin Butts! Kaitlin discusses her new album .Roadrunner’, which is themed around the musical ‘Oklahoma’. She
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, we talk to Reed Barton! Reed discusses his journey into music, the challenges of living this life, and his
On Episode 167, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Noah Hicks and Blane Rudd! The guys discuss their experiences with social media and the
On this week’s episode Raised Rowdy Racing is coming in hot with all the wet weather. Dawson and Caleb take a deep dive into the
On Episode 166, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by longtime friend, Sam Banks! The guys discuss Sam’s music career and experiences in the industry,
Today we sit with country metal connoisseur, Cody Parks, of Cody Parks & The Dirty South. We chat about the scene in Nashville, how he
On Episode 165, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist Bayker Blankenship! Bayker and the guys discuss his journey in music, experiences
Iowa proved to be a huge win for both the Cup Series and Blaney as both put on stellar showings in the cornfield! Tons of tire
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, we chat with Texas rocker, Cole Barnhill. We talk about his rock edge, experience working with Taylor Kimball and
It is the 10 year anniversary of Flatland Cavalry and Cleto and Jason from Flatland Join Kurt and Nicky T to talk about it as
The chaos made for the best road course race of the Next Gen era and the guys are ready to dive into the wild and
This week on Rowdy Alternative we talk to Texas country artist, Jarrod Morris. We discuss his music, the industry, and what is still to come.
On Episode 163, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Josh Ross! The guys talk about the challenges of being on the road, balancing personal
Blaney wasn’t the only one out of gas this week as the boys come home and barely survive Caleb’s bachelor party weekend! After another SVG
On Episode 162, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Tyler King, guitar player and band leader for Luke Combs! The conversation covers a range
On this week’s episode we’re joined by Tristan Tritt! Tristan shares the story behind his roots, what it’s like carrying the Tritt family name as
The Raised Rowdy guys are back again this week to talk about the greatest day in motorsports that turned out to be the worst, our
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative we’re joined by Blacktop Mojo vocalist, Matt James. We discuss the band’s current tour with Clutch, the importance
On Episode 161, Nicholas Paul Tressler (Nicky T) and Kurt Ozan are joined by Reid Haughton. The guys discuss various topics, including touring experiences, merchandising,
Luke Collins joins the podcast for Episode 22. A Nashville native, Luke got his start in music by tour managing artists such as Jonathan Hutcherson,
One All Star Race and a black eye later, Dawson and Caleb have a lot to unpack! Fresh repaves, lack luster recent runs by Kyle
This week on Rowdy Alternative, we talk to Red Dirt legend Mike McClure of The Great Divide. We chat about the old days of Red
On Episode 160 good friends of the program Logan Crosby and the legend, Jonathan Singleton join Nicky T and Kurt Ozan! The guys talk about
Singer/Songwriter, Dawson Edwards, joins the podcast for Episode 21. A Georgia native and industry veteran, Dawson joins as the first artist on the podcast to
Another barn burner race means another barn burner episode of Raised Rowdy Racing! The Tritt crew visits the bog of Rome, GA, Dawson gets some
On Episode 159 of The Raised Rowdy Podcast Nicky T and Kurt Ozan are joined by Canadian Country Superstar, Jade Eagleson. The guys discuss various
On this week’s episode we sit down with Giovannie Yanez front man of Giovannie and The Hired Guns! Gio tells us all about the band’s
The racing boys recap the closest finish in NASCAR history at Kansas Speedway! The guys talk Larson’s close victory over Buscher and the wild ride
Colby Acuff sits down with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss Colby’s new record and it’s first single “Scared of the Dark”. Kurt and Colby
On today’s episode we chat with Corina Grove, an up and coming artist out of the Texas Scene! Corina shares details about her roots, the
In this conversation, Nicky T, Kurt Ozan, and Bryan Frazier discuss various topics including their experiences in Nashville, the music industry, and their upcoming trip
After a week off the Raised Rowdy Racing boys are back for S2 Ep 11! Dawson and Caleb talk all about the race at Dover,
Tanner Louis joins the podcast for episode 20. Tanner is the owner of Nashville, TN and Austin, TX based artist management company, Rise Music Group.
Sterling Elza talks about his music career, touring with his band, and the process of writing and recording his upcoming album. He discusses the influence
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative we’re joined by Avery Stinnett, a Red Dirt artist from Stillwater Oklahoma. Avery and I discuss his journey
Callie Prince, a country music singer from Philadelphia, Mississippi, joins the Kurt Ozan and Nicky T on the Raised Rowdy podcast to discuss her journey
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we chat with former Cage the Elephant guitarist and producer, Lincoln Parish. We talk about the start of his musical journey as a touring musician and producer, latest project with Nashville based band, Truckstop Famous, making music with friends can be a fun and fulfilling experience, free from ego and pretentiousness and much more. Be sure to follow along on all the socials!
On this episode of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, the conversation revolves around the experiences of Mat Maxwell and Seth Costner, who have written a book
On this week’s episode we have our second ever guest, Stephen Paul, a country artist in Nashville and friend of the show. We talk over
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, we chat with Charlie Hickman of the Charlie Hickman Band. He tells us about the Stillwater scene with venues
On this episode of the Raised Rowdy podcast Kurt Ozan and Nicky T have Alex Hall on! The gang discusses Alex’s influences as a guitar
On episode 19 we are joined by professional photographer/videographer, Ike Everard. Best known for his work with Raised Rowdy and country artists in Nashville. Throughout
Raised Rowdy Racing survives another short track and give their take on what in the world we can do to improve them. A long first
Carson Jeffrey jumps on the Raised Rowdy Podcast with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss among other things his upcoming live album and the Texas
Today we chat with Texas artist, Austin Meade. We discuss his progression over each album, his thoughts on the music industry and the electricity of
In this episode, Faren Rachels joins the Raised Radio Podcast to discuss all that has been going on is her life both musically an otherwise.
We got a special episode today with a true rock ‘n’ roll veteran – Bill Gibson, drummer of Huey Lewis and the News. We chat
Alex Lambert discusses his music career, including his sound, songwriting process, and collaborations with Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler on this week’s episode of the
COTA provided another long Next Gen road course race, and the guys spend this episode of Raised Rowdy Racing talking the reasons behind the road
Andrew Hall joins the podcast for Episode 17. With experience in talent buying, concert promotion, booking, and management, Andrew brings tons of industry knowledge and
Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with WME partner and booking agent for Luke Combs (among others) Aaron Tannenbaum to discuss his role in
This week we sit down with Drummer, Dusty Saxton! Dusty discusses his transition to the Austin Meade gig after Granger Smith’s retirement, his journey of
After a wildly unpredictable NASCAR race at Bristol where tires ruled the day, hear the guys reaction to cords, blowouts and everything Bristol! COTA bets,
In this episode, Keller Cox joins (Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler) on the Raised Rowdy podcast to catch up with the guys and discuss various
Sean McHenry, formerly a WME booking agent assistant, now turned day-to-day manager for Matt Schuster at Extended Play Music Group, sits down with Behind The
On today’s episode of Rowdy Alternative, we talk to freelance drummer, Jason Sutter! Jason has played with a variety of legendary acts like Marilyn Manson,
In this conversation, Rotundo discusses his transition from being in a duo to pursuing a solo career with Kurt Oran and Nick Tressler (Nicky T).
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative, Sam is joined by rising Oklahoma artist Holly Beth for a great chat about her story, the Oklahoma Scene, working
The boys meet up in Nashville at the new Raised Rowdy Studio to talk about the Vegas race and Larson’s dominance. Buckle up for a
For Episode 14 of Behind The Music Biz, we are in the brand new Raised Rowdy studio! Joined by Beau Griego, tour manager for Corey
On this week’s episode, we chat with the guys from Nashville Rock Band, Lombardy. We talk about their beginnings, their unique style of blending a
A good friend of mine and co-worker, Lance Houston, joins us this week for Episode 13. On this episode, we dive into Lance’s time in
On this week’s episode of Raised Rowdy Racing, Dawson and Caleb recap the thrilling race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and sing the praises of its
This week’s guests are Fox N’ Vead, a rock band from North Carolina! The guys discuss their formation, musical style, and goals for the future.
On episode of 12 for the 1st time have 2 guests on the pod! We are joined by a father & son duo, Scot &
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative we sit and chat with Nashville artist, Clayton Mann. He talks about first moving to town from Illinois,
Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with Josh Abbott and talk about his new album “Somewhere Down the Road” as well as a story
In this episode, Dawson and Caleb discuss their predictions for the upcoming NASCAR season. They start by talking about preseason thunder and their thoughts on
We are joined by Anthony Stone for Episode 11. As an industry professional with experience in marketing, digital content, and artist management, Anthony uses his
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative, we hang with Max Frye and JT Shea of the Nashville rock band, Lost Hearts. We chat about
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by a PR veteran, a very successful publicist in Nashville, and the owner of
The boys get right back in action after the first unofficial race of the season! Dawson and Caleb talk their issues with the current clash
This week on Rowdy Alternative, Sam is joined by Daxton Page, lead guitarist of Kirra, an Oklahoma based rock band. Dax shares the details of
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz”, we are live from the legendary Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO with digital marketing and content professional,
This week Sam is joined by Dan Lovvorn and Redd Byrdd of Revelry, a band from out of Nashville! The boys discuss their formation, musical
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by Andrew Scholz. Andrew is an industry professional that has worn many hats over
Rev up for Season 2 of The Raised Rowdy Racing Podcast! In this high-octane premiere, Dawson and Caleb are back and diving into a full
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we sit down with Aaron Sparling, Victor Arruda and Scott Metko of Nashville rock band ‘Hippies And Cowboys’! From the
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we switch things up with Dalton Latham, a graphic designer and illustrator known for his work in the Texas music
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by Raised Rowdy co-owner and the boss man himself, Matt Burrill. Matt discusses his
In this episode of Rowdy Alternative, join us as Canaan Bryce takes us through his musical journey, from Texas country roots to a more rock-centric
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by the associate director of catalog marketing at Sony Music Entertainment, Amy O’Connor. Amy
In this episode of Rowdy Alternative, Jackson Foster from Silly Goose talks about the band’s roots, their affinity for nu-metal, and their unique musical approach.
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative Sam interviews Patrick Mcardle, aka Country Versus Metal, a TikTok personality reacting to country music as a metal fan. They
Drew Dixon sits down to talk to Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan and he just dropped his song “Leather”. We talk about that and Drew’s
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by seasoned tour manager, Chase Butler. Chase discusses his time tour managing artists such
Get ready for a rhythm-packed episode on Rowdy Alternative as we jam with Tim Alexander, the legendary drummer from Primus. Dive into the beat as
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz” we are joined by producer, Sean Rogers. Sean walks us through his story from growing up in
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative Sam sits down with Coleman Williams from IV and The Strange Band. Join the conversation as we explore Coleman’s famous
Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler (Nicky T) sit down with Tanner Usrey a rising star in the music scene known for his soulful voice and
On this episode of “Behind The Music Biz”, we are joined by artist manager, Clay Neuman. Clay has an extensive background in the music business,
Join us on the latest episode of Rowdy Alternative as we catch up with Jeremy Pinnell, the talented artist hailing from Kentucky. In this conversation, we delve into Jeremy’s local roots, his captivating musical evolution, and get an insider’s perspective on life on the road.
Join Nicky T and Kurt Ozan on this exciting episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast as we sit down with James Barker from the James Barker Band.
On this pilot episode of “Behind The Music Biz”, we are joined by Red Light Management’s Ivan “Churro” Haro. Churro dives into his time on
Join Kurt Ozan and Nicky T on the Raised Rowdy Podcast (Tales from the Front Row) as we dive into the life and music of Erin Kirby, a dynamic singer-songwriter from Jasper, Georgia, now making waves in Nashville
Dive into the beats and rhythms on this episode of Rowdy Alternative Podcast as Sam gets into an exclusive chat with the powerhouse drummer, Frank Zummo who has played with Sum 41, Street Drum Corps, Gravas and even Mötley Crüe
Get ready for an awesome episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast with the super-talented Hannah Wicklund, where we talk about her origins, upcoming record, and The 2024 Hell in The Hallway World Tour
Join us for a season-ending recap with Blaney’s Championship win, a deep dive into TV deal rumors, truck series challenges, and more as we anticipate the off-season and upcoming sport changes, keeping you updated with Raised Rowdy Racing during the off-season.
Get ready for a fantastic episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! We’re thrilled to have the Huser Brothers, Zach and Josh Huser, a dynamic group
In Episode 22 of the Raised Rowdy Racing Podcast, we’re delving into the latest happenings in the racing world. The Tritt Crew is taking a weekend off, and they’ve recently acquired a cozy new couch for their adventures. The Martinsville race was a thrilling highlight, with record-breaking green-flag laps and intense moments. Betting highlights include Dawson’s win and Briscoe’s top-10 finish. Caleb’s playoff predictions are revealed, and we explore the “Hack of the Week” featuring Sheldon Creed. Tune in to stay updated on the racing world and the Tritt Crew’s escapades!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! Join us for an engaging conversation with Texas-based alternative artist Mitchell Ferguson. We dive into
On episode 21 the boys dive into the thrilling action at Homestead in the Cup series. From a dominating Larson to AJ Almindinger’s top 5 finish, they dissect it all. Plus, a look at Kyle Larson’s season, playoff driver struggles, and more. Don’t miss out on betting insights and their unique “Hack of the Week.” They also discuss Kyle Larson and share their Playoff Predictions!
Join us on the Rowdy Alternative Podcast as we catch up with Jeremee Knipp, the bassist for Southall and a talented solo artist. In this quick chat, we dive into tour life, the Southall name change, and get a sneak peek into his upcoming solo material. Don’t miss this insider’s perspective from the world of the rocking Red Dirt Scene!
Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with the one and only Shelby Raye to talk about her first year in Nashville Tennessee and the
Get ready for an electrifying episode of ‘Rowdy Alternative’ as we sit down with punk rock legend, Jason DeVore of Authority Zero. Join us as
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