God's Country

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God's Country

“God’s Country” with 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. Ep. 51: Terri Clark - From Tootsie's to the Mother Church

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 51: Terri Clark - From Tootsie's to the Mother Church

    This week Reid and Dan Isbell host Grand Ole Opry Member and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Terri Clark, out in God's Country. Dan immediately dives in on the hot take of how terrible it is to host a kid's birthday party during deer season, even though he's guilty of doing it in September. Terri shares her love of northern pike fishing, bass fishing, and how much more fun touring is when there is a good lake near the venue. They all discuss the current landscape of country music, specific to females on the charts and how much different it was when Terri was coming up in the industry. She harmonizes with the guys singing one of her massive hits and we're still crying with her over her "One That Got Away." God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 23m
  2. Ep. 50: Dylan Gossett - Racing to Records

    NOV 12

    Ep. 50: Dylan Gossett - Racing to Records

    This week Reid and Dan host international superstar, Dylan Gossett, out in God’s Country. Dylan dives in with one of our most passionate “What Ya Mad At's” in regards to college football. They dive in on the swift life swap that’s occurred for Dylan over the last 18 months and how he’s learned to navigate his new normal  of touring, music full time, and everything in between. Dylan plays “Coal” and another tune that you don’t want to miss! God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 6m
  3. Ep. 49: Bonus - Facebook Marketplace, Fan Submissions, and Justice for Peanut

    NOV 7

    Ep. 49: Bonus - Facebook Marketplace, Fan Submissions, and Justice for Peanut

    This week Reid and Dan are dropping a bonus episode that covers everything from Facebook marketplace finds to Justice for Peanut the Squirrel. They give some fan shoutouts to some hysterical “What Ya Mad At” submissions and Reid shares his favorite bro hunt story with Dan. It ends with some fall hunt tips and excitement for the rut in Tennessee.  God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  4. Ep. 48: Wyatt Flores - Music, Ranching, and Staying Grounded

    NOV 5

    Ep. 48: Wyatt Flores - Music, Ranching, and Staying Grounded

    In this week’s episode, Reid and Dan Isbell sit down with Nashville’s breakout artist Wyatt Flores. Together, they dive into Wyatt’s journey over the past 18 months—from life on the road to running a cattle ranch funded through his merch sales. Wyatt shares candid stories about his connection to fishing, the impact of his grandfather’s passing, and the mental toll of balancing music and life. In this heart-to-heart, Reid, Dan, and Wyatt discuss resilience, connection, and the unique challenges of making a life in the music world. God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 28m
  5. Ep. 47: Kassi Ashton - Tunes and Taxidermy

    OCT 29

    Ep. 47: Kassi Ashton - Tunes and Taxidermy

    This week, Reid and Dan Isbell bring singer-songwriter and nature enthusiast Kassi Ashton out to God's Country. Kassi unearths the deep importance of native grasses and the surprising history of America's manicured lawns. The conversation winds through the highs and lows of Nashville’s Music Row, with Reid revealing the unusual place he first met Kassi. They discuss her powerful new album, "Made From Dirt," and share hearty laughs over a memorable “One That Got Away.” Kassi brings Reid and Dan to the brink of tears with her Gravorite with one of the best performances yet! God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 23m
  6. Ep. 46: Bonus - Dan's Once in a Lifetime Whitetail

    OCT 24

    Ep. 46: Bonus - Dan's Once in a Lifetime Whitetail

    In this special bonus episode, Reid and Dan dive in on their most recent hunt,which will go down as the most legendary buck Dan has ever harvested. From the weather to the proximity of the hunt, several factors were against Dan in the field, but he recaps all of it in this episode. Listen as they discuss the unique challenges and triumphs faced, including close-quarters Milo hunting and how Reid thought he was dying in an adrenaline-pumping storm. This episode blends hunting, a little country music, and Dan's extraordinary ability to tell this story over, and over, and over.  God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min
  7. Ep. 45: Riley Green - From Hard Hats to Hit Records

    OCT 22

    Ep. 45: Riley Green - From Hard Hats to Hit Records

    This week on God's Country, Dan and Reid Isbell sit down with multi-platinum artist and avid outdoorsman Riley Green. Riley shares his inspiring journey from working as a construction worker to landing his first record deal, giving fans an inside look at his rise to stardom. The conversation kicks off with where they'd "Rather Be" than the studio, before touching on the excitement of the upcoming deer season. Riley reflects on how his faith in Jesus has shaped his career and life, and they dive into his latest album Don't Mind If I Do, which has impacted him in ways he never anticipated. Things heat up when the brothers debate who’s faster in a foot race, with Riley throwing in his pick and promising to return for the contest. Plus, listeners will be surprised to learn a little-known fact about Riley that even the hosts didn’t know! God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 26m
  8. Ep. 44: Rob Hatch on Deer Season, Writing Hit Songs, and the Traler Park

    OCT 15

    Ep. 44: Rob Hatch on Deer Season, Writing Hit Songs, and the Traler Park

    This week Reid and Dan Isbell host hit songwriter, Rob Hatch, out in God's Country. Rob has co-penned several songs you love including "I Don't Dance" and "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away". The guys cover all things deer season prep, dad life, and songwriting in this week's episode. Rob shares some epic stories about the "Traler Park" boys he's come up in town with, and where they've drawn inspiration from over the years. He explains why he's currently mad at Black Angus cattle and shockingly Dan isn't mad at anything this week!  God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 28m
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“God’s Country” with 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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