Try That in a Small Town Podcast

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In 2023, Jason Aldean's groundbreaking song and video "Try That In A Small Town" resonated with a resurgence of conservative values in America. The writers of the song, Kurt, Neil, Tully, and Kelley, took the opportunity to launch the Try That In A Small Town Podcast. This platform allows them to reveal the true inspiration behind the song and discuss the importance of common-sense values. With a lineup of influential guests, the hosts will entertain you with the stories behind their music, while also addressing challenging topics affecting our communities and country.

  1. 9h ago

    Touring Isn’t Trauma, 9/11 Memories and Advice for Young Country Artists :: Ep 125 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    Is life on the road really as traumatic as some musicians make it sound? Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil compare today’s touring culture with the years they spent chasing the dream in vans, trailers and buses—sometimes playing nearly 200 shows a year without knowing whether success would ever come. They also discuss whether country award shows still represent country fans, apologize for an interview that didn’t go as planned and react to an alleged $1.3 million fake-NFL-player scam. The guys then pause to remember the 25th anniversary of September 11, share where they were that morning and reflect on the unity America experienced afterward. Later, “Dipshidiot” returns with terrible drivers, driving-range invaders and a chocolate-eating treadmill walker. The episode closes with candid advice for aspiring country artists about writing-room etiquette, respecting veteran songwriters and always remaining open to the song that could change everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Did We Break College Football? | Small Town Sports Week 2

    The guys are back for Week 2 of Small Town Sports, and college football is already giving them plenty to argue about. Could the SEC eventually lose its grip on college football? Are traditional conferences becoming irrelevant? And after the playoff, NIL, transfer portal and conference realignment changed everything, was college football actually better before we tried to “fix” it? The guys also get into LSU and Clemson, Michigan's mysterious extra second, sports betting, NFL international games and plenty more from another crazy week of football. Grab a seat. Football season is officially underway on Try That in a Small Town. SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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. 10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Built around the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart. 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.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com _____________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 7

    Jelly Roll, Dolly, Celebrity Bubbles & Are We Stuck Up? :: Ep 124 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    The guys are back around the table — and apparently some of you think a couple of them are getting a little stuck up. Before they get to that brutally honest listener comment, Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil weigh in on Jelly Roll, celebrity culture and what happens when artists enter “the bubble.” They also remember Dolly Parton, share the incredible story behind “I Will Always Love You,” relive some hilariously bad Opryland auditions, discuss Cledus T. Judd's Ella Langley parody controversy, complain about airports and TSA, and somehow end up debating giant trucks on Music Row. Then K-Lo reads a listener comment calling out Kurt and Tully — and instead of getting mad, the guys admit he might have a point. It's another completely normal episode of Try That in a Small Town. SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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. 10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Built around the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart. 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.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Sep 3 ·  Bonus

    Is College Football Broken? NIL, Lane Kiffin and Our 2026 Predictions - Small Town Kickoff #1

    Football season is back, and so is the arguing. In the first edition of Small Town Kickoff, the guys debate whether NIL money and the transfer portal have damaged college football, whether the Big Ten has overtaken the SEC and what Tennessee fans should expect. Then come the predictions: Dabo Swinney eventually coaching Alabama, Lane Kiffin’s future, a potentially painful Titans season and the NFL teams that could make a Super Bowl run. Small Town Kickoff drops every Thursday throughout football season. Follow the show so you never miss an episode—and put your predictions on record with us at TryThatInASmallTown.com. 00:00 Welcome to Small Town Kickoff 00:49 A new Thursday football tradition 01:16 Has college football lost its excitement? 02:38 Has the Big Ten passed the SEC? 03:31 Tennessee and opening-week opponents 05:32 NIL money and the transfer portal 06:03 NFL expectations and the Patriots 06:53 Are the Titans in for a rough season? 08:16 How the guys will watch opening weekend 09:24 Will Dabo Swinney eventually coach Alabama? 09:59 The Lane Kiffin debate 12:42 Early NFL and Super Bowl predictions 14:51 The danger of sitting starters 15:32 A bold Titans win prediction 16:18 What’s coming every Thursday _____________________________________________________________________ SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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. 10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Built around the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart. 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.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com _____________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 31

    What Makes a Headliner? Touring, Songwriting & the Guys Being the Guys :: Ep 123 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    The guys are back together after a couple of weeks on the road, and it doesn’t take long for things to go sideways. Neil returns from Huntsville still asking questions about the moon landing, Jason Aldean earns two Diamond-certified songs, the guys admit they may have underestimated Megan Moroney, and then one simple question turns into a full-blown debate: when can an artist actually call themselves a headliner? They also talk about the realities of opening for major acts, why young artists shouldn’t rush the process, Neil’s Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination, Broadway, football, pickleball and another round of Dipshitty of the Week. It’s one hour of road stories, music-business opinions, arguments, retractions and exactly the kind of chaos you get when Kurt, Neil, Tully and Kelley sit down with no guest and plenty to say. 00:34 — Neil Goes Looking for Moon-Landing Proof 02:17 — Two Weeks on the Road 12:19 — Jason Aldean Gets Two Diamond Records 17:03 — We Were Wrong About Megan Moroney 19:08 — What Actually Makes You a Headliner? 22:17 — The Argument Gets Personal 27:35 — Young Artists Are Rushing to Headline 32:35 — Neil’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Nomination 38:44 — Football Season Is Here 42:15 — Tully’s Son on Broadway 48:20 — Dipshidiot of the Week 54:27 — Back to the Moon Debate 56:19 — Pickleball and Football Picks 58:37 — The Donkey Toss Callback __________________________________________________________ SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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. 10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Built around the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart. 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.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com _____________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 24

    Joey Breaux: 69 Years Young, 14 Million Views & One Wild Life :: Ep 122 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    Joey Breaux has lived enough lives for several podcast episodes. The Louisiana social media personality joins the guys to talk about going viral—including one video he says racked up 14.3 million views—staying remarkably active at 69, his love of hunting and fishing, playing music by ear and the nunchuck skills he's been working on since he was 18. And then there's the part nobody saw coming: before social media fame, Joey spent some time as a male exotic dancer and eventually became part of a group called the “Cajun Dales.” It's an unpredictable conversation with one of social media's most unique personalities—and proof that you probably shouldn't try to guess what Joey Breaux is going to say next. _____________________________________________________________________ SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com _____________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 17

    Timeless Songs, Short Attention Spans and Musicians Behaving Badly at Airports :: Ep 121 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    Will any of today’s hit songs still be sung 50 years from now? Kurt, Tully, KLo, and Neil look back at the music that shaped them—from Hank Williams Jr., Van Halen, and Def Leppard to John Denver, Glen Campbell, Elvis, Bryan Adams, and Paul Rodgers—and debate whether modern songs are given enough time to become true classics. They also reveal how Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan’s alternating stadium show works, explain why songwriters don’t really “sell” individual songs, and discuss how streaming and shrinking attention spans have changed the way listeners experience music. Then things deteriorate—in the best possible way—with exhausted airport stories, Tully’s confrontation on a plane, the dangers of flying with guitars, UPS losing a one-of-a-kind custom bass, Kelley mistaking his treadmill malfunction for an earthquake, and the strangest things fans throw onstage. Listen all the way through and remember the secret phrase: “Donk Toss.” ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SPONSORS:  The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business Book a tour today at espaces.com 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. 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. www.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com - For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Aug 10 ·  Bonus

    One of Hulk Hogan’s Final Interviews: Faith, Fame & Hulkamania :: TTIAST REWIND

    Hulk Hogan was one of the most recognizable personalities in American entertainment—but behind Hulkamania was a man still searching for peace, purpose and something bigger than fame. In one of his final long-form interviews, Hulk Hogan joins Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher to share stories from an extraordinary life: sending audition tapes to Metallica and The Rolling Stones, helping transform wrestling entrances into major entertainment moments, building the Hulkamania phenomenon and ultimately rediscovering his Christian faith. Hogan also speaks candidly about the restlessness that followed him after leaving the ring, the personal battles fame couldn’t solve and the surrender that changed his outlook late in life. We’re revisiting this conversation as a special Try That in a Small Town REWIND—and as a tribute to an American original we were honored to call our guest. What is your favorite Hulk Hogan memory? Share it in the comments. Originally presented as Episode 51 of the Try That in a Small Town Podcast. Subscribe for honest conversations about music, culture, faith and the stories behind the people who shaped them. #HulkHogan #Hulkamania #WWE #TryThatInASmallTown #Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In 2023, Jason Aldean's groundbreaking song and video "Try That In A Small Town" resonated with a resurgence of conservative values in America. The writers of the song, Kurt, Neil, Tully, and Kelley, took the opportunity to launch the Try That In A Small Town Podcast. This platform allows them to reveal the true inspiration behind the song and discuss the importance of common-sense values. With a lineup of influential guests, the hosts will entertain you with the stories behind their music, while also addressing challenging topics affecting our communities and country.

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  • Creator
    Try That Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
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