Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
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Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
E507 - Staring Down the Edge with Professional Mountain Biker Luke Whitlock
This Life Ain't For Everybody
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1 month ago
E507 - Staring Down the Edge with Professional Mountain Biker Luke Whitlock
Chad sits down with professional mountain biker Luke Whitlock for a conversation that goes way past the handlebars. Luke’s gearing up for the 2025 Red Bull Rampage, the biggest stage in freeride mountain biking, and he lays it all out! They get into what it takes mentally, physically, and emotionally to stare down the kind of lines that could break you in a second.
They talk grit, injuries, fear, and why mindset is the real difference when the dirt drops away beneath you. Luke opens up about the struggle of making a living in extreme sports, the rituals and training that keep him sharp, and the responsibility of showing young riders what resilience really looks like.
From funny stories to total truths, this one hits on what it means to push limits and refuse mediocrity. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to compete at the top, or why athletes like Luke keep coming back for more, this is the inside look you won’t get anywhere else.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, and brought to you by Nashville Palace, Scoreboard Nashville, LEER, Resistol, and Cowboy's Choice Feeds
This Life Ain't For Everybody
Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
