This Life Ain't For Everybody

Spencer Lee is a 3x NCAA National Wrestling Champion who represents the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. He is a 2x Dan Hodge Award Winner which is awarded to the best college wrestler in the country each year. Spencer will be entering his senior year at Iowa and we are so proud to have him on the show! And remember, excuses are for Wusses!

Matt Pittman is an award-winning pitmaster who founded Meat Church BBQ and is a Traeger Grills ambassador. Matt is a seasoned pro and offers bbq recipes and bbq techniques.

John Cary is owner of one of the top general contractors in Reno, Nevada and owner of JCS Construction. The guys get into work ethic and the troubles he sees in the construction world. John is also a bit of a fitness nut and has a great information and experiences in that realm.

Dillon Carmichael unleashed his brilliant debut, ‘Hell On An Angel.’ Produced by Dave Cobb—the studio guru behind country radio powerhouses like Chris Stapleton and Zac Brown Band. The New York Times compared Carmichael to Randy Travis and said his rich baritone voice “moves with the heft and certainty of a tractor-trailer,” while NPR praised his “deep holler,” and Parade raved that “Carmichael defines pure country.” He landed on Artist To Watch lists from Billboard, Rolling Stone, Taste of Country, Pandora, and more, reached #2 at Country radio’s Most Added chart with his debut radio single, “Dancing Away With My Heart,” electrified festival crowds from CMA Fest to Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks, and earned tour dates with Aaron Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, The Cadillac Three, and A Thousand Horses among others.

If you have kids in sports you know there are parents out there that get just too fired up. We take a look at parents who push their kids in sports and why it’s key to finding a balance so kids don’t get burnt out or pushing away good coaches.

Chris Knight is a talented songwriter and a voice to match. His unique style and talents have lead him to produce some of the finest songs in the Americana genre. HIs songs have been covered by country hitmakers like Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Ty Herndon, Montgomery Gentry, and Confederate Railroad.

Michael Austin Riley is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.

Caleb Ferguson is a professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys talk about how the baseball season is going so far, pitching technique and injuries that plague baseball pitchers like Tommy Johns.

Noah Gragson is one of the top racers in NASCAR picking up a few wins in 2020. He drives the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports.

Talking about past relationships can be difficult but Chad and Alex tackle this very topic.

Walker Buehler is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Walker talks about the rough season and his plans for the future

David Taylor is an American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes at 86 kilograms. A three–time US National Champion (six–time finalist), two–time World Cup champion, three–time Pan American champion, and the 2018 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion, Taylor became the 2018 World Champion, notably defeating 2016 Olympic gold medalist and returning World Champion from Iran Hassan Yazdani in the first round. Taylor also had a decorated college career at Penn State as two–time NCAA Division I National Champion, four-time Big Ten Conference champion and two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

Kyle Dake is the reigning Pan American champion, a two–time US National champion, 2018 World Cup champion and 2018 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix silver medalist, Dake has won two back–to–back World Championships at 79 kilograms by defeating 2016 Olympic medalist Jabrayil Hasanov in the finals, in 2018 and 2019.

Ryan Bader is the current Bellator Heavyweight Champion and the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion. Prior to signing with Bellator, Bader competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Light Heavyweight division. There, Bader achieved success as a top 5 Light Heavyweight contender and he compiled a UFC record of 15–5. He was a cast member and winner of The Ultimate Fighter.

Charlie Blackmon is a professional baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies.

Over the years, Travis Tritt has won two Grammy Awards and four CMA Awards and has been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Among his 11 studio albums, seven have been certified platinum or higher. He dominated the country airways in the 90s and after a long break released a new album ‘Set In Stone’. Tritt shares stories of his songwriting and experiences.

Chad and Alex breaking down what it means to be a hipster. What do they believe? What do they wear? what do they do? What about Foodies? Lots of questions and maybe the guys get to the answers but they for sure make it interesting.

Tennessee native Lexi Phillips is the Assistant Distiller at Jack Daniel's. She is the first female to hold that position! “Making Tennessee Whiskey has been my life’s passion, and I am grateful to be able to inspire a new generation of women to follow in my footsteps.”

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in beautiful Panama City Beach, FL brings the nations largest Country Music stars to the gorgeous emerald coast. This past year was a bust due to Covid but this year Luke Bryan Brad Paisley, Skynyrd and more are schedule to play June 4th - 6th 2021. We talk with founder Rendy Lovelady to talk about the challenges but the excitement to bring people some much needed fun and good live country music. https://gulfcoastjam.com/

Filling the shoes of retired Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller of Jack Daniel's will be no easy task! But Chris Fletcher is up for the task; he's got the education, the training and the genes! Fletcher had previously served for six years as Assistant Master Distiller under Arnett and will now be responsible for the overall quality of Jack Daniel’s from “grain to glass,” innovation and serve as a global ambassador. In addition, he will oversee the distillery’s new “Distillers in Training” program which aims to recruit, teach, and mentor the next generation of whiskey makers.