Ever heard the saying, "if you're middle of the road, you get run over?" And that was before social media… That’s how this new country music podcast began. With an idea to see arguments from both sides. To restore balance to an imbalanced genre. And yet, to add some fair and free commentary along the way. Co-hosts Stuart and John plan to outrun the pressure of picking a side. They plan on ramblin’ free. And as any good podcast should be, this shall be a gateway into the industry. The industry that is country music. Welcome in, to Free Ramblin' Men.
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Ever heard the saying, "if you're middle of the road, you get run over?" And that was before social media… That’s how this new country music podcast began. With an idea to see arguments from both sides. To restore balance to an imbalanced genre. And yet, to add some fair and free commentary along the way. Co-hosts Stuart and John plan to outrun the pressure of picking a side. They plan on ramblin’ free. And as any good podcast should be, this shall be a gateway into the industry. The industry that is country music. Welcome in, to Free Ramblin' Men.
Yea, we back babbyyy!! And what a title I hear you say - well, it's fitting because we talk a fair bit about Jason Aldean and his ever so unifying song, Try That In A Small Town... Yes, that was a joke. Miranda Lambert's concert-stoppage, more country music news and chart toppers (and Batman impressions feature)... Are you even surprised? ;)
Ok, we surrender - Drake White is awesome... On this week's episode, the boys reflect on Drake's recent gig @ the Limelight 2 in Belfast. And they catch up after another week off...
So it is... Sorry - forgive us for going full Belfast there. But that's where Kip Moore recently played to a 5,000-person strong crowd. If that's not progress for country music, we don't know what is. Stuart & John chat all about it, and catch up after a couple weeks.
Stuart & John talk new music from Parker McCollum and Bailey Zimmerman, to Morgan Wade and her momentum in light of Lainey Wilson's recent rise to the top of country music. Also, they reflect on a night of Nashville in Belfast and preview Kip Moore's coming to town. The 'Somethin' 'Bout A Truck' singer is in conversation with Stuart!
Well, it's been a minute! So let's get caught up on who's top of the pops, what's in the news, and let's meet a new artist on the rise - Miss Erin Gibney... *This episode was recorded before Morgan Wallen's announcement of a six-week vocal rest.
Does what it says on the tin - reaction to Zach Bryan playing The Helix in Dublin last week and Caylee Hammack in conversation from C2C Dublin. Plus all your typical country music news and charts-update, with Stuart Banford & John Kerr. *This episode was recorded before Morgan Wallen's recent cancelled concert.
It's been a minute... so let's get caught up on who's top of the pops and what's happening in the country music world. With a discussion on music videos to boot! And Hannah Ellis & Lindsay Ell are in conversation... *Forgive John for his mic failing on the second Zoom call!
Rounding up last weekend's action in Dublin (and London & Glasgow). With Stuart Banford & John Kerr. *This episode was recorded before Jon Pardi's world tour announcement.
And a whole lot more... but yes, Stuart & John preview this year's C2C: Country to Country music festival! With Charles Kelley, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and Midland all in conversation.
Asking ChatGPT to pick country artists to help it survive a zombie apocalypse. Spoiler - its answers were wrong lol. And all your usual charts, chat and country music news.
"On the memory of..." Okay, they're not dead - I was just quoting The Dance. But... looking back on artists from yesterday - not yesteryear! Artists just, that we might've all forgotten about for some time. And this episode has your usual fix of charts, chat and country music news. *This episode was recorded before Kelsea Ballerini's impromptu six-song EP release.
Fellow X Factor contestants Kane Brown, and trio, Restless Road, are in conversation! And all the usual chat, chart and country music news. *This episode was recorded before the recent Grammy Awards.
Tenille Arts & Jordan Harvey are both in conversation on the pod this week. With all your latest chart toppers and country music news for good measure. *This was recorded before Morgan Wallen's decision to drop the news of a 36-song album... the rascal! ;)
Title to one side, that's the last Jeffrey Dahmer comes into this country music podcast. HARDY is in conversation this week! With his new album, the mockingbird & THE CROW just released and in review...
Who's topping the charts in the States this week? More country music news, Rolling Stone's recent 200 Greatest Singers of All Time-list through a country music lens, and artist, Sykamore, in conversation.
After a week off for Christmas and New Year, Stuart & John catch up with all the latest in country music. And talk those artists that we might've all forgotten about from further back even than just last year...
Your weekly round-up of country music news. And, Stuart & John go in on Spotify Wrapped - mainly, the data released by those artists that actually shared their number of streams/listeners.
Ever heard the saying, "if you're middle of the road, you get run over?" And that was before social media… That’s how this new country music podcast began. With an idea to see arguments from both sides. To restore balance to an imbalanced genre. And yet, to add some fair and free commentary along the way. Co-hosts Stuart and John plan to outrun the pressure of picking a side. They plan on ramblin’ free. And as any good podcast should be, this shall be a gateway into the industry. The industry that is country music. Welcome in, to Free Ramblin' Men.
