Earth to Aimee Mayo

Aimee Mayo

If you love funny Southern storytelling like Theo Von and a podcast that feels like comedy, confession, and therapy rolled into one— hit songwriter and bestselling author Aimee Mayo talks about family dysfunction, Southern childhood chaos, fame, trauma, motherhood, marriage, mental health, and all the things people whisper about but never say out loud. The unhinged decisions that made perfect sense at the time. The stuff most people take to the grave, but Aimee talks about into a microphone. Some episodes are just Aimee. Some are guests with stories so wild they feel made up. Either way, every conversation is honest, emotional, and impossible to stop listening to. One minute you are laughing at something you probably should not be laughing at, and the next you feel seen in ways you did not expect. It is about the moments in life that make you say "wait, what?" because the craziest stories are the true ones. For listeners who want real people, real chaos, and big laughs, there is nothing else like this.

  1. 6d ago

    AIRBNB HORROR STORIES: You’re a Dick & Your Sister’s a Nightmare

    What REALLY happens when you rent your house on Airbnb? 😳 Aimee Mayo is telling the Airbnb horror stories most hosts would NEVER admit publicly. From 19 underage kids throwing an after-prom party to nightmare guests demanding refunds, a 3 A.M. Ring doorbell notification nobody in the family could forget, hidden-camera paranoia, thousands of dollars of stuff left behind, destroyed furniture, a mysterious living room covered in white powder — and even a PEACOCK that allegedly tore up the neighbor’s Tesla — this episode gets completely unhinged. On this episode of Earth to Aimee Mayo, hit songwriter and bestselling author Aimee Mayo sits down with Airbnb host and property manager Micah Harbison, with Aimee’s husband Chris joining the chaos, to trade their wildest Airbnb horror stories, nightmare guest experiences and vacation rental stories. Aimee opens up about renting her own Nashville home for three summers — including the guest who finally pushed her over the edge and made her say: “You’re a dick. Your sister’s a nightmare. Get out.” They get into the side of Airbnb hosting travelers almost never see: impossible guests, refund demands, insane cleaning situations, short-term rental fees, Airbnb vs. hotels, Ring doorbell surprises, bachelor parties, things guests leave behind, vacation-rental property management, damaged furniture, creepy rentals, hidden-camera fears and whether becoming an Airbnb host is actually worth it. Micah has handled thousands of Airbnb bookings, but even he has stories that sound completely unbelievable. And somehow... after everything in this episode... Aimee put her house back on Airbnb. 😂 If you love Airbnb horror stories, crazy guest stories, nightmare renters, funny podcasts, Southern storytelling, Theo Von-style conversations, Nashville stories, vacation rental stories, Airbnb host tips, real estate stories and completely unfiltered conversations, you’re in the right place. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: What is the CRAZIEST thing you’ve ever experienced at an Airbnb — as a guest OR a host? SUBSCRIBE to Earth to Aimee Mayo for more hilarious, brutally honest conversations and unbelievable true stories every week. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Airbnb nightmare begins 00:58 Welcome to Earth to Aimee 03:51 The after-prom Airbnb disaster 05:39 19 underage kids + ONE adult 08:15 The guest who made Aimee quit Airbnb 12:00 “You’re a dick. Your sister’s a nightmare.” 16:21 The unbelievable things guests leave behind 18:31 Why Aimee actually loved hosting 20:45 Aimee puts her house BACK on Airbnb 22:32 Chris joins the Airbnb stories 25:03 The 3 A.M. Ring doorbell incident 29:00 Chris tells his side of the nightmare guest story 30:36 Are Airbnb fees out of control? 35:27 What Airbnb hosts should disclose 39:01 More insane Airbnb stories 40:30 Aimee’s FAVORITE part of hosting 😂 41:14 Guests leave thousands of dollars behind 43:09 The group that destroyed the furniture 44:24 The creepy Hollywood Airbnb 50:13 Are some guests just looking for refunds? 52:39 The four-year-old frozen sausage debate 56:44 The Airbnb guest who complained about EVERYTHING 58:57 The weirdest things guests leave behind 1:03:08 The house covered in mysterious white powder 1:05:28 Four pregnancy tests + four bottles of wine 1:05:42 The Airbnb guest who brought a PEACOCK 1:06:13 Would Aimee Airbnb her house again? 🎙️ LISTEN TO EARTH TO AIMEE MAYO Spotify – Earth to Aimee Mayo Apple Podcasts – Earth to Aimee Mayo YouTube – @EarthtoAimeeMayo 💫 CONNECT WITH AIMEE MAYO Instagram – @aimee.mayo TikTok – @aimee.mayo Facebook – Aimee Mayo X / Twitter – @AimeeMayo Official Website – AimeeMayo.com

  2. Aug 13

    Fancy Hagood on Major Label Drama, Ariana Grande Tour & Surviving Nashville

    What happens when you drop out of high school at 17, move to Nashville with a dream, and end up on tour with Ariana Grande—only to realize the music industry wants to change everything about you? This week on Earth to Aimee, Aimee Mayo sits down with the powerhouse, fearless artist Fancy Hagood. In this episode, Aimee and Fancy dive into: • Surviving Pop Music Boot Camp: Breaking through as an openly queer artist on Music Row, landing Top 40 hits, and opening for Ariana Grande. • The Spice Girls "God Wink": How an obsession with the '90s pop icons led to an unbelievable moment that validated his entire career path. • American Idol & Awards: Auditioning for Idol, getting starstruck, and embarrassing moments with Oprah and Dolly Parton. • Celebrity Encounters: Why Gary Busey is accidentally Aimee’s songwriting origin story, plus deep dives into The Real Housewives and manifesting White Lotus. Whether you’re an artist navigating the music business or just love raw, hilarious, and inspiring stories about staying true to yourself—this conversation is a must-listen. RESOURCES & LINKS: 🎵 Listen to Fancy Hagood Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1klmpKnfBdJkVqr94BnuOF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fancy-hagood/859825960 Official Website: https://www.fancyhagood.com/ Follow Fancy Hagood: Instagram: @fancyhagood https://www.instagram.com/fancyhagood/ TikTok: @fancyhagood https://www.tiktok.com/@fancyhagood YouTube: @fancyhagoodofficial https://www.youtube.com/@fancyhagoodofficial Facebook: @fancyhagood https://www.facebook.com/fancyhagood/ X / Twitter: @Fancyhagood https://x.com/Fancyhagood 🎙️ LISTEN TO EARTH TO AIMEE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HHem1eXDSgzIZluC8wXhn Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-to-aimee-mayo/id1882133792 YouTube: @EarthtoAimeeMayo https://www.youtube.com/@EarthtoAimeeMayo?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT WITH AIMEE MAYO: Instagram: @aimee.mayo https://www.instagram.com/aimee.mayo/ TikTok: @aimee.mayo https://www.tiktok.com/@aimee.mayo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimee.mayo.96/ X / Twitter: @AimeeMayo https://x.com/AimeeMayo Official Website: https://www.aimeemayo.com/

  3. Jul 23

    How Brandy Clark Wrote Hits for Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves & Won Her First Grammy #16

    Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandy Clark joins Aimee Mayo on Earth to Aimee for one of her most honest conversations yet. From writing massive hits for Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves to finally winning her first Grammy after 17 nominations, Brandy shares the stories, heartbreak, and perseverance behind one of country music's most respected careers. In this episode, Brandy opens up about writing "Mama's Broken Heart" for Miranda Lambert, "Follow Your Arrow" for Kacey Musgraves, creating the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked with Shane McAnally, and the advice that kept her going through years of rejection before finally hearing her name called at the Grammy Awards. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about Nashville songwriting, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Brandi Carlile, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers, Rick Springfield, Alanis Morissette, Theo Von, and more. Whether you're a songwriter, country music fan, or simply love hearing the real stories behind legendary careers, this conversation is full of wisdom, humor, and unforgettable moments. In this episode: 🎵 How Brandy Clark wrote country music's biggest hits 🏆 Winning her first Grammy after 17 nominations 🎭 Creating the Broadway hit Shucked ✍️ Nashville songwriting secrets ❤️ Overcoming rejection, grief, and self-doubt 🤠 Behind-the-scenes stories from country music legends Subscribe for more conversations with the songwriters, artists, and storytellers shaping music and culture. #BrandyClark #CountryMusic #Grammy #Songwriting #Nashville #MirandaLambert #KaceyMusgraves #Shucked #Broadway #AimeeMayo #EarthToAimee #Podcast #MusicPodcast #Songwriter #CountrySongs

  4. Jul 9

    We Knew Taylor Swift Before She Was Taylor Swift | Missi Gallimore #15

    On this episode of Earth to Aimee, I sit down with legendary Nashville A&R executive Missi Gallimore, who has helped discover, champion, and place more hit songs and Grammy-winning songs than almost anyone in Nashville history. We talk about meeting Taylor Swift before she became Taylor Swift, finding songs like "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Blue Ain't Your Color," the art of spotting a hit, and why great songs still matter more than anything else. Plus stories about Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Lori McKenna, Chris Tompkins, the famous Aimeeland bathroom wall, and what really happens behind the scenes on Music Row. You can hear the split second before a song becomes a hit, but only if you know what to listen for. I’m sitting down with Nashville powerhouse Missy Gallimore, an A&R original with stories that stretch from legendary demo days to the social media driven music business we’re all trying to understand now. We start with a surprisingly emotional tour through the little moments artists leave behind, then jump straight into what it felt like meeting Taylor Swift early, watching her professionalism up close, and recognizing that rare “walks in the room and owns it” charisma.  From there, we get honest about how Nashville changed. We talk about the rise of artist written albums, why outside songs got tougher to place, and why Missy still believes the longest careers are built on cutting the best song, period. She breaks down what makes a hit before the charts ever say so: a title that makes you click, a lyric that lands fast, and that gut level replay factor. Missy also tells the real A&R hustle behind songs like Blue Ain’t Your Color and the frantic, competitive moment Live Like You Were Dying got put on hold before it even left the studio.  We also dig into modern artist development and why consistency, frequent releases, and social traction now carry massive weight. Missy shares her “superstar pie” of confidence and presence, plus a simple life lesson that applies way beyond music: fear is your enemy, and you’ve got to push through those first seconds of doubt. If you like music industry stories, songwriting craft, and practical career advice, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the last song that made you pull the car over?

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If you love funny Southern storytelling like Theo Von and a podcast that feels like comedy, confession, and therapy rolled into one— hit songwriter and bestselling author Aimee Mayo talks about family dysfunction, Southern childhood chaos, fame, trauma, motherhood, marriage, mental health, and all the things people whisper about but never say out loud. The unhinged decisions that made perfect sense at the time. The stuff most people take to the grave, but Aimee talks about into a microphone. Some episodes are just Aimee. Some are guests with stories so wild they feel made up. Either way, every conversation is honest, emotional, and impossible to stop listening to. One minute you are laughing at something you probably should not be laughing at, and the next you feel seen in ways you did not expect. It is about the moments in life that make you say "wait, what?" because the craziest stories are the true ones. For listeners who want real people, real chaos, and big laughs, there is nothing else like this.