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    Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    In 2023, Jason Aldean’s groundbreaking song and video “Try That In A Small Town” resonated with a resurgence of conservative values in America. The writers of the song, Kurt, Neil, Tully, and Kelley, took the opportunity to launch the Try That In A Small Town Podcast. This platform allows them to reveal the true inspiration behind the song and discuss the importance of common-sense values. With a lineup of influential guests, the hosts will entertain you with the stories behind their music, while also addressing challenging topics affecting our communities and country.

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    S E104: Bad Days, Pride Nights, and Pajamas on Planes :: Ep 104 Try That In A Small Town Podcast Apr 13, 2026
    Show notes

    The guys are back in the Patriot Mobile studio and this one goes deep fast. They kick things off with allergies, football withdrawal, and post-season sports, then dive into a raw and candid discussion about Pride Nights in sports, the “Cow Gays” controversy at a Predators game, and what it means to live and let live without having beliefs forced on you.

    From there, the crew shifts gears into whether we really landed on the moon, how they personally handle bad days, why everyone seems to live in sweatpants now, and their ongoing list of “dipshitty” behavior in everyday life.

    Along the way they talk songwriting recognition, plaques, neighborhood pet etiquette, Siri refusing to answer questions while driving, and a powerful moment of gratitude for U.S. special forces rescuing a downed pilot overseas.

    It is funny, tense, honest, and very human.

    Patriot Mobile, Original Glory, E-Spaces, and Peacemaker Coffee all get some love, plus a tease of the new Try That In A Small Town coffee line.


    1:56 Daylight vs early darkness, fall vibes, and intros

    2:39 Neil’s brutal allergies and Sudafed pharmacy hack

    4:47 Old tour days: Cracker Barrel laminate hustle story

    7:44 Correction segment: Aldean 30 number ones plaque drama

    8:31 Do writers get the same plaques as label staff

    9:21 Should plaques highlight the actual songwriters

    10:14 Where to hang the new plaque and Peyton Manning tangent

    10:41 Post-season blues: Masters, WNBA jokes, and NHL playoffs

    12:18 Waiting for football, holidays, and May slump

    12:56 Pride tape in the NHL and league pressure

    13:42 The Cow Gays sing the anthem at Preds Pride Night

    14:30 Why highlight sexuality at a hockey game

    15:05 Are fans cheering for America, the team, or just “being gay”

    16:09 Neil’s frustration: feeling beliefs are being pushed

    17:19 Are team owners really in charge or owned by the league

    17:54 Do leagues force Pride Nights on teams

    18:43 Song topics and the Cow Gays’ first single

    19:26 Are some artists getting chances only because of identity

    20:11 Why the Cow Gays will struggle in mainstream country

    21:01 Indie label reveal and punny “HoZac” moment

    21:26 Talented but niche: why some good artists still may not last

    22:02 Why make sexuality the brand instead of just being a great trio

    23:24 Coming out at award shows and when it gets “too much”

    24:30 Live and let live vs having beliefs pushed on kids

    25:34 Everybody wants to live their life without constant culture wars

    26:32 No one wants to explain every hot topic at a hockey game

    27:02 Honest wrap up: you believe what you believe, we will too

    27:54 Ad break: Original Glory beer spot

    31:22 Back from break: Peacemaker Coffee and new TTIAST blends tease

    33:49 Naming the coffee: Raised Up Right, Down The Road, Sucker Punch

    34:41 Where the coffee will be available and pre order tease

    35:18 Door holding for women and modern social etiquette recap

    35:49 Pajamas in public: flights, stores, and church dress codes

    36:33 High school kids wearing sweats and Uggs everywhere

    37:01 Curt’s daughter trying to wear sweats to a nice NYC dinner

    37:32 Wearing sweats on planes and the comfort debate

    38:02 Slides, sweatpants, tank tops, and belly buttons on flights

    38:24 “You look tired” might be the rudest backhanded compliment

    38:46 Dress codes for restaurants and men showing up like beach bums

    39:43 Wearing sweats to dinner and where to draw the line

    40:09 Church attire: jeans, hats, and old school respect

    41:36 Is dressing up for church tradition or biblical

    43:08 Curt feeling suckered into hobo clothes in public

    43:27 Artemis, looping the moon, and mission timing

    44:17 Do you believe we landed on the moon the first time

    45:27 Neil’s questions: Nixon’s landline to the moon in 1969

    46:31 Who filmed the capsule taking off from the lunar surface

    47:03 Comparing belief in the moon landing versus faith in Scripture

    47:57 Flat Earthers, gravity, and standing upside down in New Zealand

    49:21 Clarifying: asking questions vs outright disbelief

    50:11 Curt and Neil land on: we probably did land, but some stuff is weird

    51:01 The guys want listener feedback on moon landing beliefs

    51:13 Why has it taken so long to go back and build anything on the moon

    51:45 Future moon bases and using lunar resources

    51:50 Transition: Kalo’s bad business day and emotional hole

    52:08 Comfort eating, breaking the seal, and moo bar confessions

    53:21 Food as coping, self awareness, and getting back on track

    54:16 How each guy handles a truly bad day

    56:05 Neil’s approach: prayer, perspective, and not internalizing it

    56:43 Curt’s story of a truly awful March day and going nuclear

    58:04 Channeling anger into phone calls, hard work, and doubling down

    59:05 Music is subjective: one person’s opinion is not your career

    1:00:01 Pizza deep dive: Jets toppings, olives, and cravings

    1:00:40 Writing harder to prove the song and bouncing back

    1:01:19 Using food and alcohol as past and present coping mechanisms

    1:02:02 Honest tension, heavy topics, and feeling “stopped up”

    1:02:27 Dipshitty segment: people who say “you look tired”

    1:03:25 Neighborhood rant: off leash dogs in subdivisions

    1:04:05 Safety, kids, and why leashes matter even for trained dogs

    1:05:13 Kalo vs Siri: she refuses to answer non driving questions

    1:06:44 Arguing with Siri and worrying about AI holding grudges

    1:07:20 Siri’s driving logic vs human frustration

    1:08:15 Neil’s highway rant: on-ramp texters doing 40 into 80 mph traffic

    1:09:28 Dangerous driving and phones: an entire episode worth of material

    1:10:23 Current events: downed U.S. pilot and rescue in Iran

    1:12:29 Massive operation, special forces, and national pride

    1:13:41 Thankful to be an American and awe at what our military does

    1:14:03 Closing sponsor love: Peacemaker, Original Glory, Patriot Mobile, E-Spaces

    1:14:49 Wrap up, thank yous, and website merch reminder

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    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT


    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.


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    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.


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    We Lose An Episode, Then Tell The Stories We Couldn’t Recreate :: Ep 103 Try That in a Small Town Apr 06, 2026
    Show notes

    We hit stop on what felt like a “can’t miss” recording… and then realized it was gone. No dramatic metaphor, no grand lesson at first, just a missing file and that sinking feeling every creator knows. So we start over, and the redo turns into a rawer, funnier, more revealing conversation about what life looks like behind the curtain of the Nashville music scene and the touring grind.
    We talk songwriter rights and why NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) matters right now, especially as streaming royalties keep shrinking and AI music raises new questions about ownership and fair pay. We also unpack how quickly the industry’s celebration rituals are fading, including the slow disappearance of real number one parties, even for writers who’ve waited decades for a breakthrough. If you care about the country music industry, music publishing, and how songwriters actually make a living, this one gets specific.
    Then we do what we do best: stories. Garth Brooks being shockingly present with fans and using third-person “Garth” logic to plan a moment, Brian Adams and Bob Seger doing their homework like pros, and the unforgettable Chris Cornell soundcheck where he looks over and says only one word: “Pick.” Add in Nashville etiquette debates, social media birthday cringe, an airport Starbucks wait that turns into self-inflicted misery, and our “dipshittiots” segment that bounces from Tiger Woods to the NBA to space launches and why movies don’t hit like they used to.
    Subscribe, share the show with a friend, leave a review, and come argue with us in the comments about which part was the most ridiculous.

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    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
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    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
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    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

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    Jason Aldean and Thirty Plus Number Ones :: Ep 102 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Mar 30, 2026
    Show notes

    Thirty number ones sounds like a headline. It feels a lot stranger when you’re sitting in a room full of your friends and heroes, watching them sing your songs while your own band plays behind them and you didn’t even know a party was happening.
    We’re hanging with Jason Aldean and reliving the night they surprised him with a 30 No. 1 celebration, from the writers who’ve been on every album to the surreal moment of hearing another voice in his in-ears. We talk about what changes as a career stretches into decades, why some “hits” don’t age well, and how we try to keep the music believable as life changes. There’s plenty of real Nashville craft talk here too: finding songs that fit an artist brand, avoiding safe cookie-cutter radio, and chasing records you actually want to play for years.
    Then it gets sideways in the best way with a tour story from New Zealand, where a Maori welcome ceremony turns into the most awkward “sing something right now” request imaginable. We also get into band chemistry after 27 years together, vocal stamina on the road, sleep routines, and a few rapid-fire pet peeves from our “people are idiots” segment.
    If you love country music, Jason Aldean stories, Nashville songwriting, touring life, and the behind-the-scenes truth of how long careers really work, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us in the comments: which Aldean song never gets old for you?

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
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    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

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    Turning Rough Ideas Into Records :: Ep 101 Try That In a Small Town Podcast Mar 23, 2026
    Show notes

    A great country song doesn’t start as a “record” it starts as a messy idea, a half-formed hook, and a room full of people willing to grind. We’re fresh off a write and still riding that song high, so we get real about why we keep our circle tight, how we know when something is truly an Aldean pitch, and why we’d rather walk away than finish a song that doesn’t feel like it has a life.
    Then we go full Nashville inside baseball: demo production, track building, mix tweaks, and the pressure of sending a finished demo to an artist who can say yes or kill it in three and a half minutes. We also talk about why production can absolutely change outcomes in publisher meetings, why some modern country ends up sounding like wallpaper, and what it looks like when an artist has a signature sound that cuts through.
    From CRS and radio suites to a new wave of young country guitar slingers bringing shuffles and real playing back, we hit the state of country music today. Plus: a near-miss on the interstate that shook us up, our “idiots” list for airport drop-offs, and the most awkward cold-call guest invite ever when Philip Rivers actually answers the phone. Big news too: we’re teaming up with Crossover Media Group, and we tease a return from the man himself, Jason Aldean.
    If you laughed, learned something, or just like the chaos, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
    For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com
    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    100 EPISODES IN: Looking Back on the Wins and Messes :: Ep 100 Try That In a Small Town Podcast Mar 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Only a small slice of podcasts ever makes it to 100 episodes, so we wanted this one to feel like a real toast, not a victory lap. We talk honestly about how Try That in a Small Town started, why it mattered to us, and what it still means when the world tries to turn a simple message into something else. The heart of it is still the same: look out for your neighbor, stand up for people who can’t defend themselves, and don’t forget where you came from.
    We also rewind through the messy behind-the-scenes stuff that comes with building a weekly show while living in the music business, from our early “phone on the table” pilot to the deals that almost happened and the grind that never really turns off. If you’ve ever felt like your job follows you home, you’ll understand this conversation about sacrifice, pressure, and why a great song can still light you back up.
    Then we have some fun with a question that instantly exposes every country fan’s bias: the Mount Rushmore of male country singers. Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, Randy Travis, Waylon, Hank Jr., Garth, Morgan Wallen and more get name-checked, argued over, and defended like it’s a barroom court case. We wrap by sharing what we’ve learned about each other over 100 episodes, shouting out a listener story of the week, and thanking the people who’ve kept the lights on, including Patriot Mobile, eSpaces, Peacemaker Coffee, and Original Glory. If you enjoy this kind of country music podcast and small town values talk, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
    For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com
    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Kangaroos, Arenas, And A 22‑Hour Flight Pod Swap :: Ep 99 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Mar 09, 2026
    Show notes

    A tour can change your clock, your appetite, and your sense of scale. Ours did all three. We flew across the Pacific in those elusive lie-flat pods, learned how to live inside a tiny sky room, then stepped into cities that start the party early and shut it down by midnight. Auckland turned into a nightly blackjack table with our road crew. Sydney strapped us to the top of the Harbour Bridge where the wind reminds you that steel has a heartbeat. We almost did the shark “dive” until we realized it was an aquarium nurse-shark swim—so we’re saving the real cage for Perth.
    Onstage, Australia sang back. That’s the magic of streaming meeting sweat and lights—songs born in Nashville echoing across arenas a hemisphere away. We discovered a cultural twist: seated sections stay seated out of courtesy, even while GA goes wild, so we’re already scheming ways to design spaces that invite everyone to stand without guilt. The food? Fresh. The coffee? Espresso or nothing. Without omnipresent iPad tip prompts, generosity felt like choice, not pressure, and that small shift changed the tone of a day. Yes, we ate kangaroo on a kebab. Yes, it was good.
    Between shows, the news cut through: war with Iran. We wrestled with the same mix of dread, resolve, and hope you probably felt. We watched our pilots outfly missiles and felt awe and sorrow at once. It’s messy to hold certainty and doubt in the same breath, but that’s where we lived—on a bridge above Sydney, in a quiet hotel bar in Auckland, and backstage listening to a crowd finish a chorus we started years ago. Also, a 22-hour flight turned into a stand-off over a pod seat, and it became a lesson in boundaries: sometimes keeping your spot is the kindest thing you can do for your sanity.
    If you’re here for tour stories, coffee talk, crowd psychology, or a grounded take on a loud headline, you’ll feel at home. Hit play, then tell us: would you have given up your pod seat? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps this small-town show go big.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
    For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com
    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    The Life And Risks Of A Professional Storm Chaser w/Jason Weingart :: Ep 98 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Mar 02, 2026
    Show notes

    The sky doesn’t just turn; it transforms. We bring on pro storm chaser and tour leader Jason Weingart to take us into the heart of severe weather—where precision, patience, and a healthy fear keep you alive while a rotating monster chews across the Plains. Jason traces his path from third‑grade awe to 40,000‑mile spring seasons, explaining how he scouts targets days out, refines them 24–48 hours before go time, and then uses roads, radar, and drones to put guests right under the structure without losing the exit plan.
    We dig into the El Reno wake‑up call, the reality of EF5s that look like moving walls, and why “calm before the storm” is both cliché and absolutely true. Jason breaks down terrain friction, river myths, and why population spread and smartphones make tornadoes feel more common than the long record suggests. He’s clear about safety: most events are EF1–EF2, and anchored shelters, interior rooms, and taking warnings seriously beat wishful thinking. Stranded on the road? He shares a last‑resort move that could save your life.
    Beyond the chase, we talk tour life—Dallas to OKC to Denver as climatology shifts north—plus late nights, batteries on charge, and teaching guests to forecast, shoot, and edit. Jason’s drone work captures structure you can feel, including rare night silhouettes of a modern EF5. When insulation lifts and debris blooms, he shuts filming down and pivots to search and rescue. It’s not about the shot anymore; it’s about people.
    If you’re curious about the science, the tactics, and the gut‑check moments that define storm chasing—from multi‑vortex stovepipes to why amateurs shouldn’t tail a chase van—this conversation delivers. Follow Jason on Instagram and Facebook for footage that looks impossible and is painfully real. If you enjoyed the show, tap follow, share it with a weather‑nerd friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
    Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOT
    Right now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.
    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
    Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.
    Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.com
    Peacemaker Coffee Company
    Founded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.
    https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -
    For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com
    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    From Viral Story Songs To A Record Deal - The Mary Kutter Journey :: Ep 97 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Feb 23, 2026
    Show notes

    A housewife, a shovel, and a chorus you can’t stop chanting—meet the story engine behind Mary Kutter’s breakout. We sit down with the Broken Bow recording artist to trace the wild path from a bootlegger’s legacy in “Devil’s Money” to the hard truth of “Lab Coat,” and the darkly funny new single “Bed of Roses.” What emerges is a masterclass in doing the work that most people only talk about: 5 a.m. runs, 452 writing sessions in a year, and an album‑a‑day habit that sharpened her ear for iconic intros and crowd‑binding post‑chorus chants.
    Mary opens up about the moment a simple church‑front video sent “Devil’s Money” into millions of feeds, the flood of industry DMs that followed, and how trusted mentors helped her separate real partners from fast talkers. We dig into the writing room lightning that produced “Lab Coat” in 45 minutes, why fearless lyrics about the opioid crisis resonated nationwide, and how honest storytelling can outpace any ad spend. In the studio, Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy break down the production moves—live band, tone over volume, and the “30 percent less” vocal note—that let Mary’s character lead the record instead of the track.
    Then comes “Bed of Roses,” a country thriller with a wink, built on drums, a chant hook, and verses that talk straight. Born from criticism and refined with intent, it’s the kind of song that makes you lean in and then sing along. Along the way we tackle label politics, the art of staying unwatered, building a set that breathes live, and why authenticity still slices through the algorithmic fog. If you care about country music that takes risks and pays them off, this one’s for you.
    Hit play, then tell us the line that stuck with you. If you enjoy these deep dives into songwriting, production, and the grind behind the hits, follow the show, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.

    Follow Mary: www.marykutter.com

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:

    The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!
    Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every Business
    Book a tour today at espaces.com
    From the Patriot Mobile studios:
    Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!
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    When Gen Z Refuses To Sit Out The Culture War w/ TPUSA's Caroline Joyous :: Ep 96 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Feb 16, 2026
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    A 19-year-old drove three hours to sit at our table and lit the room on fire—in the best way. Meet Caroline Joyous: musician, TPUSA ambassador, and relentless voice who found her calling when churches closed and her mom’s salon went dark. She walks us through how a quiet teenager became a public advocate, why she ties pro-life conviction to civic duty, and how she handles daily hate without losing heart.
    We dig into what Turning Point USA actually does—voter registration, local races, church mobilization, and outreach that targets Gen Z where they live. Caroline shares personal memories of Charlie Kirk’s encouragement and the one word he gave her that stuck: relentless. From there, we tackle the flashpoint everyone’s still arguing about: Super Bowl halftime. We compare the NFL spectacle with TPUSA’s alternative featuring Kid Rock and Gabby Barrett, unpack the family standards debate, and ask why institutions keep ignoring their core audience. It’s a wider conversation about culture, unity, and building alternatives when the mainstream won’t budge.
    For a change of pace, we vent about small-but-real etiquette fails—movie theater whisperers and biohazard bathrooms—before flipping the mic. Caroline asks for songwriting advice, and we get practical: write from truth, not for approval; let lived moments anchor your lyric; move people before you try to move charts. The through line is courage with kindness—show up, speak clearly, and keep going when it gets loud.
    If you’re ready for faith, free speech, and a Gen Z perspective with backbone, press play. Then tell us your take on the halftime controversy, the best way to reach young voters, and the songwriting rule you live by. Subscribe, leave a rating, share with a friend, and drop your comments—we’ll read them and keep the conversation going.

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    From Jelly Roll’s Testimony To Industry Tantrums - The Guys React To The Grammys :: Ep 95 Try That in a Small Town Podcast Feb 09, 2026
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    What happens when a night meant for music turns into a tug-of-war for the mic? We unpack the Grammys with a clear eye for craft and a low tolerance for noise. From Hardy’s layered storytelling on “MacArthur” to Bruno’s masterclass in musicianship, we weigh what actually moved us—and what was engineered only to trend. Then the room shifts: Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech lands like a testimony, bold and unapologetic. We ask the hard question—can that kind of moment be a “bit”?—and find the answer in the conviction that carried the words.
    We dig into country’s slate too. Tyler Childers’ win, Zach Top’s nod to tradition, and Chris Stapleton’s steady excellence show how roots can still surprise. Along the way we peel back the industry habit of turning every podium into a soapbox. There’s a place for politics and a place for songs; when new artists finally get a sliver of airtime, let them own it. That theme echoes in a fan-story from the road: one loud voice yelling “Play The Truth” between every song can sink an entire section’s night. Respect the setlist, respect the room, and the music gets bigger for everyone.
    We add a few laugh breaks—on mustaches and throwback looks, drive‑thru indecision, texting etiquette, and even an Australia shark‑cage maybe‑yes from the crew—before closing with Super Bowl predictions and halftime curiosity. Through it all, we stay anchored to what lasts: honest writing, tight performances, and the kind of moments that don’t need a headline to matter. If you’re here for real talk on country music, pop spectacle, and the thin line between art and agenda, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop your take on the most powerful—and most head‑scratching—moment of the night.

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