God's Country

The Brothers Hunt
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“God’s Country” with The Brothers Hunt (brothers Dan and Reid Isbell) is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged, first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

  1. 3d ago

    Scary Movies, October Whitetail Patterns, and Copperhead Myths

    Ella Langley’s Tulsa concert cancellation goes to Country Music Court, and Dan and Reid Isbell explain why they’re backing her decision. Plus, the brothers break down October deer hunting, why big bucks disappear from trail cameras, and how to adjust your strategy before the whitetail rut. On this episode of God’s Country Podcast, it’s a fall BROPOD packed with country music, hunting advice, football, and questionable Southern snake stories. Dan and Reid debate whether the “October lull” is really about deer changing food sources, when to move your trail cameras to scrapes, and why hunting without a plan might teach a buck YOUR pattern. Away from the deer woods, the brothers put horror movie fans on trial—because apparently liking scary movies disqualifies you from babysitting their kids. They also get into Kentucky football, playoff baseball, and the baby copperhead legends their dads told them growing up. In this episode:• Ella Langley’s concert cancellation and the Country Music Court verdict• October bow hunting, acorns, food plots, and pre-rut buck movement• Trail camera placement and scouting community scrapes• When to hunt a mature buck returning to your property• Scary movies, Halloween, and a very questionable babysitting rule• Kentucky football and baseball’s strike zone debate• Baby copperhead myths and Southern folklore Do you trust people who love scary movies? And are your bucks still showing up on camera? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for more God’s Country episodes connecting country music, the outdoors, and life with Dan and Reid Isbell. Send this episode to your hunting buddy—or the horror movie fan in your family. #GodsCountryPodcast #EllaLangley #DeerHunting TBH INSTAGRAM:   / thebrothershunt   TBH FACEBOOK: TBH  / thebrothershunt   GCP FACEBOOK:   / godscountrypodcast   GCP INSTAGRAM:   / thegodscountrypodcast   TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?... TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 6

    Bobby Pinson on Toby Keith’s Last No. 1 & the Call He’ll Never Forget

    Bobby Pinson shares the story behind Toby Keith’s “Made in America” and the late-night phone call telling him his friend was gone—just as a band nearby started playing “How Do You Like Me Now?!” This week on God’s Country, hit country songwriter Bobby Pinson joins brothers Dan and Reid Isbell, also known as The Brothers Hunt, for an unforgettable conversation about Toby Keith, the stories behind the songs, and the hard-earned lessons that make country music matter. Bobby opens up about the friendship that made Toby feel like a brother, how a conversation with Trace Adkins sparked “Made in America,” and what he learned from writing alongside one of country music’s most unmistakable voices. Then things get wild: Bobby tells the story of his backyard elk escaping onto a Tennessee highway, a ski-slope confrontation with Toby, and how Rhett Akins got him hooked on turkey hunting. Plus, hear the unexpected origin of Eric Church’s “Some of It,” an acoustic performance of the song, and the powerful story of a listener who said “Don’t Ask Me How I Know” saved his life. Along the way: faith, family, American pride, estate-sale hustles, and Bobby’s unfiltered take on songwriting, AI, and staying yourself in a changing Nashville. 👇 What’s your favorite piece of wisdom from Bobby? Drop it in the comments—and check out the Grizzly cooler giveaway mentioned in the episode. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for more God’s Country episodes featuring country music’s biggest names, hunting stories, honest conversations, and plenty of brotherly trash talk. #GodsCountryPodcast #BobbyPinson #TobyKeith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 30

    Jaren Johnston on Sobriety, The Guest Room Recordings & Steven Tyler’s $10,000 Surprise

    Jaren Johnston joins Dan and Reid Isbell on God’s Country for stories from his life as the frontman of The Cadillac Three and the songwriter behind hits including “Raise ’Em Up,” “Beachin’” and “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s.” Jaren tells the wild story of Steven Tyler handing him a mystery paper bag with $10,000 inside, recalls jumping offstage during a show in Canada, and shares what happened when an artist insulted The Cadillac Three without realizing who was sitting across from him. He also opens up about two years without drinking, relearning how to navigate music and touring, and wanting to be present for his wife and son. Plus, Jaren talks about why artists need to build a live audience—not just a social following—and plays “Raise ’Em Up” with the brothers. What’s your favorite Jaren Johnston song? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe for more country music, hunting stories and conversations with the people behind the songs. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 22

    A Maggot in My Croc, Country Music Court & Deer Hunting Mistakes

    Deer season is almost here, and the Isbell brothers are back with opening-day deer hunting advice, grizzly bear debates, country music hot takes, and a few stories they probably should’ve kept to themselves. 😂 On this episode of God’s Country, Dan and Reid break down the biggest mistakes hunters make on opening day, when to hunt a nocturnal buck, why the first cold front matters, and what to do when your target buck disappears from your trail cameras. But this wouldn’t be a Brothers Hunt episode without things going completely off the rails. Dan tells the horrifying story of a maggot flying straight into his Croc, Reid explains how a golf ball nearly took his head off, and the brothers debate which hunting buddy they’d trust to save them from a charging grizzly bear. There’s also a dead-mouse pep talk and a wild cottonmouth story. Then it’s time for Country Music Court: Is Carrie Underwood’s revamped Sunday Night Football intro guilty or not guilty? The brothers weigh in on Ella Langley, hunting, and why country artists should be able to be exactly who they sing about. In this episode: Opening-day deer hunting mistakes and early-season strategy Hunting nocturnal bucks, cold fronts, and disappearing target deer A grizzly bear encounter and the ultimate hunting-buddy debate The maggot-in-a-Croc disaster and Reid’s near miss on the golf course Carrie Underwood, Ella Langley, and Country Music Court Subscribe to God’s Country for more country music, hunting, outdoor stories, and unfiltered conversations with Dan and Reid Isbell. Tell us in the comments: Who’s the ONE person you’d want beside you if a grizzly charged? #GodsCountryPodcast #TheBrothersHunt #DeerHunting #WhitetailHunting #CountryMusic 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:00 What You Mad At? 00:07:00 Jordon Almost Takes Reid Out With a Golf Ball 00:11:00 The Maggot in the Croc Story 00:18:00 Alaskan Hunter Survives a Brown Bear Attack 00:24:00 Who Would You Trust Against a Grizzly? 00:30:00 Opening Day Deer Hunting Advice 00:36:00 How to Hunt a Nocturnal Buck 00:40:00 What to Do When Your Target Buck Disappears 00:47:00 Country Music Court 00:48:00 Carrie Underwood’s Sunday Night Football Intro 00:53:00 Ella Langley, Hunting & Country Music Authenticity -- TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 15

    The “Godfather of Elk Hunting” Jason Phelps Reveals What Most Elk Hunters Get Wrong and The Brothers Hunt Recap Recent Antelope Hunt

    Jason Phelps joins Reid and Dan Isbell after an unforgettable week chasing elk and antelope in Utah with Luke Combs and friends. The founder of Phelps Game Calls breaks down the calling strategies that consistently bring bulls within bow range—and the common mistakes that keep hunters from getting it done. Jason shares the incredible story of calling in a 370-inch bull that helped put Phelps Game Calls on the map, explains the difference between location and challenge bugles, and reveals why woodsmanship matters more than owning the latest hunting gear. He also gives practical advice for Southern and first-time elk hunters who want to plan a DIY public-land hunt out West. Plus, Reid and Dan recap their Utah antelope hunts, share the wild story of a stolen cellular trail camera that kept sending photos to its owner, and announce the winner of their huge subscriber giveaway. In this episode: Hunting elk in Utah with Luke Combs and Jason Phelps Jason’s most humbling elk-hunting season The story behind his record-class 370-inch bull How a civil engineer created Phelps Game Calls Location bugles versus challenge bugles The elk-calling mistakes most hunters make Why expensive hunting gear won’t replace woodsmanship How beginners can plan a DIY public-land elk hunt Reid and Dan’s Utah antelope hunt The unbelievable stolen Tactacam story The $1,000+ subscriber giveaway winner If you love elk hunting, turkey hunting, public-land adventures, country music and the outdoors, subscribe to God’s Country and join The Brothers Hunt every week. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a comment: What is the first Western hunt you would choose—elk, mule deer or antelope? God’s Country is hosted by Reid and Dan Isbell, also known as The Brothers Hunt. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 8

    100K FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY, Kacey Musgraves’ Wild Stage Prop and A Dolly Parton Tribute

    100K GIVEAWAY EPISODE Reid and Dan Isbell celebrate 100K FOLLOWERS with their biggest giveaway yet and pay a heartfelt musical tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton.The brothers are giving one lucky fan thousands of dollars’ worth of gear— Listen through the end of the episode to find out how to enter! Reid and Dan also summon Kacey Musgraves to Country Music Court, relive their disastrous $500 Nashville steakhouse experience and discover Snoop Dogg’s $10,000-a-month ice cream job. Plus, they explain how a family trip to see Paw Patrol cost nearly $100, why deer destroyed their entire sunflower field and how dream hunting trips feel different once you have a wife and kids waiting at home. You’ll also hear Grandy's late-night story involving 87 doves, an improvised “What You Mad At?” rap and one important reminder: if you’re mad at your grandma, you might be the problem. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for weekly conversations about country music, hunting, faith, family and plenty of brotherly chaos. TO ENTER THE 100K GIVEAWAY: Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt YouTube channel and comment on this episode with your favorite God’s Country podcast story from the past three years. https://youtu.be/1ISLcFfXlf8 #TheBrothersHunt #GodsCountryPodcast #DollyParton #CountryMusic #HuntingPodcastTBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 1

    Writing Hits for Zach Top and Living Life Like Andy Griffith with Wyatt McCubbin on God's Country

    Wyatt McCubbin joins The Brothers Hunt, also known as Dan and Reid Isbell, on God’s Country for an episode packed with country music history, hilarious stories and an inside look at the life of a Nashville songwriter.Wyatt shares how he went from working in small-town country radio to writing songs recorded by artists like Zach Top, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson and Jon Pardi. He also opens up about his friendship with country music legend Marty Stuart, the story behind his Grand Ole Opry debut and what it was like helping create Zach Top’s breakout sound.The guys also get into Wyatt’s Ohio upbringing, his love for traditional country music, the realities of chasing songs in Nashville and plenty of stories that probably shouldn’t have made it onto the air.If you love classic country, songwriting stories, hunting, the outdoors and conversations that feel more like hanging around deer camp, this episode is for you. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for new episodes of God’s Country every week, featuring country artists, hit songwriters and outdoorsmen sharing the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #WyattMcCubbin #ZachTop #GodsCountryPodcast #TheBrothersHunt #CountryMusic #Songwriter #MartyStuart TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Aug 25

    Luke Combs’ Golf Controversy, Deer Camp Eviction & a Vasectomy Debate On God's Country Podcast

    **GIVEAWAY ON YOUTUBE** On this week’s God’s Country Podcast, Dan and Reid Isbell (The Brothers Hunt) defend Luke Combs attire at St. Andrews, discuss the unwritten rules of golf and officially deliver their verdict. The Brothers Hunt also break down the fastest ways to get permanently banned from deer camp, share the story of Jameson Rodgers earning a lifetime open invitation and how they are getting ready for Tennessee’s velvet deer season. Plus, Dan attempts to explain how a vasectomy works and they ask their listeners to comment below for the chance to win a Grizzly cooler. The brothers close things out with hunting “Would You Rather,” including an impossible decision involving a giant buck, viral glory and taking your kids hunting. In this episode: • Luke Combs’ St. Andrews golf outfit controversy • Country Music Court delivers its verdict • The unwritten rules of golf-course attire • Dan’s completely unqualified vasectomy explanation• A near-death bench-press story• How to get banned—or invited back—to deer camp • Jameson Rodgers’ mature-buck decision at Mossy Oak • Tennessee velvet season and hunting-property preparation • Hunting “Would You Rather” questions • A Grizzly cooler giveaway Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for new episodes of God’s Country, country music stories, hunting conversations and plenty of brotherly chaos every week. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“God’s Country” with The Brothers Hunt (brothers Dan and Reid Isbell) is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged, first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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  • Creator
    The Brothers Hunt
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 096056
  • Show Website
    God's Country

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