In The Blind Podcast

Love And Theft (Eric Gunderson & Stephen Barker Liles)
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Welcome to In The Blind Podcast, where we dive deep into the wild and inspiring worlds of artists, entertainers, athletes, hunters, and anyone with a story to tell! Hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of country duo Love And Theft, this fresh show is rooted in country music and the laid-back country lifestyle. Our mission is to create a relaxed space where guests feel at ease sharing personal struggles, life lessons, untold stories, and more. Tune in every week for a new episode packed with authentic conversations and heartfelt insights!

  1. 2d ago

    The Future of Suppressors? Josh Hood of LayerX Suppresion Spills All | In The Blind Ep. 67

    In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the real country lifestyle. In this episode, Josh Hood…co-founder and lead designer of LayerX Suppression…joins the guys for a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge firearm suppressors. LayerX Suppression is the innovative company behind the groundbreaking Strake9, a lightweight titanium 9mm suppressor engineered with advanced DMLS manufacturing and near-zero back-pressure technology for superior performance on PCCs, MP5s, and more. Josh shares insights on suppressor design and engineering innovation, the business of building a new company in the firearms industry, how their tech enhances real-world hunting and shooting experiences, the challenges and future of suppressors, his personal journey, and a whole lot more. Expect authentic, no-BS conversation from a true innovator in the space. If you love honest talks about hunting, firearms, innovation, and the real country/outdoors lifestyle, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…Join us “In the Blind.”

    1h 6m

  2. Jun 15

    Can the McBee Dynasty Survive Without Dad? Steven McBee Jr. On Season 3 | In The Blind Ep. 66

    In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the country lifestyle. In this episode, Steven McBee Jr. - star of Bravo/Peacock’s hit docuseries The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys and CEO of the Missouri-based multi-generational McBee Farm & Cattle empire…joins the guys for a candid conversation. The McBees run a high-stakes farming and cattle operation that’s been thrust into the spotlight, and Steven dives deep into the strain reality TV can put on a family and their relationships, the intense business side of keeping a dynasty alive, the pressures of sudden fame, his father’s incarceration, the question of whether he’s single, and a whole lot more. Expect real talk from a modern day cowboy navigating it all. If you love authentic country stories, family empires, and no-holds-barred chats, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…stay "In the Blind."

    55 min

  3. Jun 5

    Koe Wetzel’s Wild Ride: From Texas Roots to Night Champion 🦆 | In The Blind Ep. 65

    Step inside the “Blind” for unfiltered country gold as the platinum-selling duo Love and Theft sit down with Koe Wetzel. 🦆 Koe Wetzel, the Texas-born superstar from Pittsburg, has racked up billions of streams, multiplatinum hits like High Road, three platinum tracks overall, massive sold-out tours, and now steps into fatherhood with his baby girl Woods alongside his recent engagement, all while dropping his highly anticipated new album The Night Champion. 🦆 In this episode Koe dives deep into his career in country music, his deep Texas roots, how he balances being a father on the road, his recent engagement, how he approaches the business side, and everything about his new project The Night Champion. Expect unfiltered stories, laughs, and real talk only “In the Blind” can deliver. 🦆 Subscribe now, hit play, and join the conversation. Drop your favorite Koe moment in the comments and share with a fellow country fan. Let’s grow this thing together.

    1 hr

  4. May 30

    Ashley Walls: Concrete Cowgirl Taking Over Country in 2026! | In The Blind Podcast Ep. 64

    Get ready for an electric conversation with one of country music’s brightest rising stars! On this episode of In The Blind, Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles sit down with the unstoppable Concrete Cowgirl herself, Ashley Walls. The Georgia-raised country-pop powerhouse is making major waves with her infectious sound and authentic storytelling. In this raw and revealing chat, Ashley opens up about her explosive new music, boldly mixing country with EDM vibes, wild stories from the road, and the intense pressure of building a career as a woman in country music. Wise beyond her years, she shares hard-earned wisdom and teases the incredible things she has lined up for 2026. You don’t want to miss this one 🦆 hit play and get inspired!

    1h 35m

  5. May 22

    Styles Haury on Hits, Heartbreak, Hunting & Being a Dad | In The Blind Ep. 63

    In The Blind is the no-holds-barred podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the country duo Love and Theft. Each week they pull back the curtain on life, music, and the wild stories that shape the artists we love. This week they’re joined by powerhouse country artist and songwriter Styles Haury...the Ohio kid who went from playing garage bands to co-writing Luke Bryan’s #1 hit “Country On,” earning cuts with Craig Morgan and more, while building a career as an independent artist with a big voice and even bigger heart. He has an incredible new project out called 5-9, make sure you check it out! In this energetic episode, Styles opens up about his musical journey from small-town Ohio to Nashville, the realities of the music business, his life as a husband and father of three, the importance of mental health, and so much more. Expect raw conversation, laughs, and real talk about chasing dreams while staying grounded

    1h 8m

  6. May 14

    Country Music Legend Clint Black Talks Career, Mental Health & New Memoir | In the Blind Ep. 62

    In the Blind is a country music and country lifestyle podcast where we sit down with artists, song writers, actors, and entertainers, to dive deep into their careers…the breakthrough moments, the ups and downs, mental health, the creative process, and everything in between. On Episode 62 we had the absolute honor of sitting down with country music legend Clint Black. From his explosive 1989 debut album Killin’ Time (which delivered multiple #1 singles and sold millions) to 22 career #1 hits, over 20 million records sold, a Grammy, Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and decades of chart-topping success on RCA and beyond, Clint has defined traditional country for generations. We talked about his incredible journey, the stories behind the hits, and his brand-new memoir Killin’ Time: My Life and Music. Clint was an absolute gentleman and delivered one of our favorite interviews ever…raw, insightful, and inspiring. If you love real country music conversations, like this episode, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and share it with your friends so they don’t miss it! New episodes drop weekly. 🤠

    1h 20m
  7. 🦆🔥 Love and Theft Reveal Career Highs, Lows, And Brand New Single “Farm Truck” | In The Blind Ep. 61

    May 8

    🦆🔥 Love and Theft Reveal Career Highs, Lows, And Brand New Single “Farm Truck” | In The Blind Ep. 61

    This week it is just us, Love And Theft, sitting down as both hosts and guests. We open up about the last 20 years: the highs, the lows, the tours that changed everything, the songs that mean the most, and the moments we will never forget. We also dive into the brand new Love and Theft music and our new single “Farm Truck” dropping next week on 5/15. If you have been with us for the ride, this episode is for you. Drop a 🦆 if you are tuning in. Tag a friend who should hear this one.

    54 min

  8. Apr 30

    Chase Wright on Viral TikTok Fame, Track Roots & Building Indie Success | In The Blind Ep. 60

    From viral TikTok breakthroughs and hundreds of millions of streams to becoming one of country music’s most exciting independent voices, Chase Wright has taken a path no one saw coming. In Episode 60 of In The Blind, the Lebanon, Indiana native … former college track star and economics major at DePaul University … sits down to tell the full story. He opens up about picking up a guitar for the first time as a freshman athlete, the bold leap to Nashville right after graduation, building his career from the ground up, and what it really takes to thrive as an indie artist in Music City with massive hits like “Wish You’d Miss Me” and “Hurt No More.” In The Blind, hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of country duo Love and Theft, exists to show the real, unfiltered side of country artists, writers, athletes, and entertainers … the stories you don’t usually hear on the radio or in the press. This is one of those conversations. Stream Chase Wright’s music right now and catch up on every episode of In The Blind for more candid, behind the curtain moments with your favorite voices in country. Hit subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite part, and share this one with the crew.

    1h 33m
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Ratings & Reviews

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20 Ratings

About

Welcome to In The Blind Podcast, where we dive deep into the wild and inspiring worlds of artists, entertainers, athletes, hunters, and anyone with a story to tell! Hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of country duo Love And Theft, this fresh show is rooted in country music and the laid-back country lifestyle. Our mission is to create a relaxed space where guests feel at ease sharing personal struggles, life lessons, untold stories, and more. Tune in every week for a new episode packed with authentic conversations and heartfelt insights!

Information

  • Creator
    Love And Theft (Eric Gunderson & Stephen Barker Liles)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Love And Theft (Eric Gunderson & Stephen Barker Liles)
  • Show Website
    In The Blind Podcast

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