27 episodes

"The Thicket" is a show that takes you deep into the heart of country music. Every week, we bring you the best in traditional AND independent country, with a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, "The Thicket" has something for everyone.

So grab a cold beer, and kick back, because you’re in "The Thicket," with Mike and Josh.

The Thicket with Mike & Josh Hippies and Cowboys Podcast

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    • 5.0 • 78 Ratings

"The Thicket" is a show that takes you deep into the heart of country music. Every week, we bring you the best in traditional AND independent country, with a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, "The Thicket" has something for everyone.

So grab a cold beer, and kick back, because you’re in "The Thicket," with Mike and Josh.

    Two+ Weeks Gone

    Two+ Weeks Gone

    Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio style country music show where we highlight artists your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

    On this episode we catch up after our hiatus, visit with Jake Kohn, and tell stories of what we've been up to, and what we're doing next!

    A Spotify link to today's songs: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jG9nZciH8H6vnNO3Nttce?si=GKdLYY30Q1-8sTkcBET-iw⁠

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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Love Tunes & Such

    Love Tunes & Such

    Welcome to The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio style country music show where we highlight artists your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

    On this Valentines Day episode we aim to satisfy your love song needs regardless of your relationship status! We get Summer Dean on the show to talk about heartbreak and her latest album. Jordan Lee King also joins us on the show to debut a brand new song, Laundry on the Line!

    Songs on the show:

    "All I Need" - Rob Leines

    "A Life Where We Work Out" - Flatland Cavalry

    "So Damn Sweet" - 49 Winchester

    "Lonely Girls Lament" - Summer Dean

    "Pike County Queen" - Luke Trimble

    "Laundry on the Line" - Jordan Lee King

    "Ever Lovin' Hand" - Tyler Childers

    "500" - Nolan Taylor

    "Another Like You" - Hayes Carll

    "Fool Hearted Woman" - Joey Frendo

    "Gentle On My Mind" - Glen Campbell

    "Walk Through This World With Me" - George Jones

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    • 2 hr 22 min
    "Thickerada"

    "Thickerada"

    Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio style country music show where we highlight artists your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

    On this week's show we catch up with Wyatt Flores as well as Omar Oyoque of Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies).

    Songs on this week's show:

    "Universal Sound" - Tyler Childers

    "Milwaukee" - Wyatt Flores

    "Mr. Meyers" - Evan Honer

    "Saint Anthony" - Britt Taylor

    "North Country Blues" - Mighty Poplar

    "Beaches of Biloxi" - Silverada

    "Hunter's Moon" - Quaker City Night Hawks

    "Kansas City Southern" - Turnpike Troubadours

    • 1 hr 25 min
    New Year in The Thicket

    New Year in The Thicket

    Welcome into The Thicket! A radio style country music show where we aim to introduce you folks to the best country music that your local radio stations always seem to ignore.

    On Today's show we have phone in guests from Colby Acuff and Noeline Hoffman, and songs that include:

    "New Years Day" - Charlie Robison

    "Ringing in the Year" - Turnpike Troubadours

    "Welcome to Toms" - Colby Acuff

    "Purple Gas" - Noeline Hoffman

    "Bad Luck" - Zach Top

    "All The Wine In California" - Logan Ledger

    "Life Lessons" - Wyatt Flores

    "Rocky Top" - Conway Twitty

    Our Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop

    Colby's Website: https://www.colbyacuff.com/

    Noeline's Website: https://noelinehofmann.com/

    Belting Bronco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI_Ni6S0U1g

    • 2 hr 9 min
    A Country Music Christmas

    A Country Music Christmas

    Welcome into The Thicket with Mike and Josh! On this week's episode we give you all of our favorite country songs that remind us of the Christmas season. We have a call in guest from Cole Chaney himself, and play music from the country music greats like Sierra Ferrell, Tyler Childers, Robert Earl Keen, and more!

    On this episode:

    "Merry Christmas From The Family" - Robert Earl Keen

    "I Love Blue" - Nicholas Jamerson

    "Jingle Bell Rock" - Sierra Ferrell

    "22nd Winter" - Tyler Childers (Red Bard YouTube)

    "Christmas Song" - Hunter Flynn (YouTube)

    "I Remember Carolina" - Margo Cilker

    "All The Best" - John Prine

    "Christmas for Cowboys" - John Denver

    "Leroy the Redneck Reindeer" - Joe Diffie



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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Thanksgiving Special

    Thanksgiving Special

    Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh! On this week's show we play songs that we are thankful for, including brand new music from Wyatt Flores, Jake Kohn, and Nolan Taylor who joins us as a guest!

    Music on this episode:

    Sturgill Simpson - Life Ain't Fair and the World Is Mean

    Nolan Taylor - Wichita

    Clarke Sexton - Nevermind (Red Barn Radio)

    The Steeldrivers - If It Hadn't Been For Love

    Wyatt Flores - Orange Bottles

    Jake Kohn - Frostbite

    The Kentucky Headhunters - Dumas Walker

    Zach Russell - Take Me Back to Tennessee

    Justin Wells - It'll All Work Out

    Zach Bryan - Heading South

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    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
78 Ratings

78 Ratings

SoThankful203 ,

A Must-Listen!

I never thought I’d be heard admitting I like country music until I listened to this show!

If you're a true country music enthusiast or looking for some quality folk tunes, then "The Thicket" podcast is an absolute must-listen! Mike and Josh take you on a captivating journey deep into the heart of country music that will leave you tapping your feet, humming along, and gaining a whole new appreciation for the genre.

Week after week, "The Thicket" delivers a perfect blend of both the tried-and-true classics and the exciting world of independent country artists. It's like a musical treasure trove where every episode unveils hidden gems and introduces you to fresh, up-and-coming talents that you might have otherwise missed.

Keep doing what you’re doing, Mike & Josh. Looking forward to season 3! 🙌🏼

MamaKriegs ,

Thank you

I am a huge Tyler Childers and Storgill Simpson and Turnpike Troubadours fan and stumbled on your podcast...thank you algorithms!! Living in the CA bayarea, country music isn't even on the radio so your podcast is an incredible breath of fresh air!

Kingtaz5412 ,

Greatest podcast ever!

Need y’all to come to Baltimore and replace our country mornin show. Love the music and hearing y’all talk.

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