Country Outdoors Podcast

Mary O'Neill
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Welcome to the Country Outdoors Podcast, where country music , entertainment and outdoor lifestyle collides. Host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with artists, athletes, storytellers, and outdoor personalities for lively conversations about music, spirituality, life, adventure and the wild. Each episode delivers unforgettable stories, practical insight and a celebration of the country outdoors way of life.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Waka Flocka Flame - Re Release

    “When I met God, I high‑fived the devil.” — @wakaflocka In one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had on Country Outdoors, Waka Flocka Flame sits down with Mary O’Neill Phillips to share his full testimony. He opens up about losing two younger brothers and carrying the weight of survivor’s guilt, years of numbing pain through ecstasy starting in seventh grade, and facing a 10‑year prison sentence after being caught with a stolen car and a sawed‑off shotgun. From divorce and depression to rebuilding his life, Waka walks through the moments that nearly broke him—and how God met him right in the middle of it all. Today, his perspective is clear: “If it moves me away from God, I’m not doing it. I don’t care how profitable it is. The devil gets no play in my ride.” He also shares how that mindset shapes everything—his views on marriage, friendship, forgiveness, and the kind of father he wants to be. If you only know Waka Flocka Flame from the high-energy anthems, this episode will completely change how you see him. In this episode, we cover: The tragic accident that took his younger brother’s life and the guilt that followed Losing another brother to suicide and questioning God Years of drug use and the moment he realized he needed change A life-altering legal scare in Georgia Divorce, failure, and the growth that came from it Making decisions rooted in faith, not profit Fatherhood, boundaries, and still choosing to believe in love Welcome to the Country Outdoors Podcast—where country music, entertainment, and the outdoor lifestyle meet real conversations about faith, life, and the wild.

    Waka Flocka Flame - Re Release

  2. 5d ago

    Michael Ray 2.0: Resetting His Life, Health, and Country Career

    Michael Ray is back—and this time it’s on his terms. In this episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, Michael opens up about burning out in the country music grind, stepping away to get physically and mentally healthy, and why this new chapter of his career feels more honest than ever. We talk about: Growing up country and how the industry almost pulled him away from who he really is Hitting a breaking point and resetting his life, health, and priorities Getting clear‑eyed again through faith, time outdoors, and real friendships Lining up his first blacktail hunt, future elk tags, and a Canada bear hunt with UFC legend Chad Mendes Launching his new show Offstage America and building a lifestyle brand around faith, the outdoors, sports, and real stories What “Michael Ray 2.0” looks like on stage: more stripped‑down, more present, and more connected

    Michael Ray 2.0: Resetting His Life, Health, and Country Career

  3. Jul 15

    CMA Fan Fair X Podcast Special

    Too Country for Country Music? – Shane Profitt, Madden Metcalf & Cole Goodwin Live from CMA Fest on the Bottomland‑wrapped pontoon, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with Shane Profitt, Madden Metcalf and Cole Goodwin to talk real country music, hunting, fishing, faith and small‑town life. Shane shares stories from his biggest turkey season yet, Osceola hunts in Florida, and the journey of songs like “Long Live Country” and “Comes With the Country” as he heads out on tour with Luke Bryan. Madden dives into his Florida Forgotten Coast commercial‑fishing roots and how working crab boats and Gulf Coast docks turned into saltwater Southern country songs, while Cole brings Pooler, Georgia grit and a roots‑first sound that’s helping lead country music back to its traditional core. If you’re searching for country music that actually sounds like country—turkey hunting, coastal fishing, bass ponds, faith, family, and small towns—you’ll feel right at home in this episode.

    CMA Fan Fair X Podcast Special

  4. Jul 8

    Inside CMA Fest: Drew Baldridge, Grace Tyler & Preston Cooper | Farm, Faith & Family

    Spend a day at CMA Fest with Country Outdoors as Mary sits down for a fan-fair special with  ⁨@DrewBaldridgeMusic⁩  ,  ⁨@GraceTyler⁩  and  ⁨@prestoncoopermusic⁩  diving into the heart of farm, faith and family in country music. To make it happen, the Country Outdoors crew pulled a Mossy Oak Bottomland Veranda pontoon straight into Fan Fair X and turned it into the ultimate country music hangout spot.Drew looks back on the early days before his radio No. 1, including the time Country Outdoors filmed his first-ever turkey hunt and the hunting traditions he now passes on to his boys. Preston shares how he actually learned to hunt from his sister, and how growing up in the woods shaped his songwriting and his first Fan Fair experience. Grace brings the Texas banter with hilarious CMA Fest and hunting-adjacent stories, plus the highs and lows of chasing it in Nashville.If you love country music, hunting camps, pontoon hangs and honest conversations about faith, family, and the grind of being an independent artist, you’ll feel right at home in this episode.

    Inside CMA Fest: Drew Baldridge, Grace Tyler & Preston Cooper | Farm, Faith & Family

  5. Jul 1

    Jo Dee Messina Is Back!

    Jo Dee Messina IS BACK! In this episode, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with 90s country icon Jo Dee Messina to unpack the highs, lows, and miracles behind her return to country music. Jo Dee shares how everything she’d built seemed to crumble, her battle with cancer, and the front‑porch encounter with Jesus that changed the entire direction of her life and career. They dive into why she stepped away from the spotlight for 12 years, how fame, labels, and industry pressures impacted her, and what led to her finding peace, purpose, and a deeper faith. Jo Dee talks through the journey to her new album Bridges, the CMA stage she was told she’d never stand on again, and why her biggest desire now isn’t another No. 1—but a ministry and space where people can come to know Him. If you grew up on “I’m Alright” and her 90s hits or you’re walking through your own season of rebuilding, this conversation will hit you straight in the heart. Listen in as Jo Dee Messina and Mary O’Neill Phillips go to “church” on country, calling, and the goodness of God in the middle of real‑world struggles.

    Jo Dee Messina Is Back!

  6. Jun 30

    Jo Dee Messina : Trailer

    Jo Dee Messina IS BACK. In this 50‑second sneak peek, 90s country icon Jo Dee Messina shares why she stepped away from the spotlight, how Jesus changed everything, and what brought her back with her new album ‘Bridges’ and a vision for ministry. If you grew up on her hits or love faith‑filled country stories, this teaser will give you chills and leave you wanting the full conversation. Watch the full episode on Country Outdoors Podcast to hear the entire comeback story. Airing on Wednesday!

    Jo Dee Messina : Trailer

  7. Jun 25

    Fishing with Koe Wetzel

    Koe Wetzel talks fishing, fatherhood, getting arrested, and his new album The Night Champion in this Country Outdoors podcast episode. If you’re searching for a Koe Wetzel interview that mixes country music, hunting, fishing, and real life stories from the road, this is it. Join country music star Koe Wetzel and host Mary O’Neill for a day of fishing in Tennessee that turns into a wide‑open conversation about life, fatherhood, and his new album, The Night Champion. Out on the boat in Tennessee, they’re catching fish, laughing, and swapping stories from the road — including the time Mary got arrested as a teenager in Australia. On the water, Koe talks about becoming a dad, why he decided to slow down on drinking, and how that shift is showing up in his music. He and Mary get into wild hunting stories from Australia and all over the States, chasing big deer across Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, and more. If you love Koe’s music, hunting and fishing, or just honest talk about growing up without losing your edge, this episode is for you. Pull up a seat on the pontoon, crack a cold one, and go “Fishing With Koe.”

    Fishing with Koe Wetzel

  8. Jun 23

    Fishing with Koe Wetzel - Trailer

    Koe Wetzel jumps on the boat with Mary O’Neill for a fishing day that turns into stories about fatherhood, getting arrested in Australia, and his new album The Night Champion. This trailer gives you a taste of the laughs, big deer tales, and real talk from the full Country Outdoors episode.

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Welcome to the Country Outdoors Podcast, where country music , entertainment and outdoor lifestyle collides. Host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with artists, athletes, storytellers, and outdoor personalities for lively conversations about music, spirituality, life, adventure and the wild. Each episode delivers unforgettable stories, practical insight and a celebration of the country outdoors way of life.

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  • Creator
    Mary O'Neill
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 014776
  • Show Website
    Country Outdoors Podcast