In The Round

On Episode 182 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 3 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 3 we were luckly to be joined by rising country artist Lecade and internet sensation Alex Holem! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com ! Follow on Social Media: Lecade (Guest): @lecademusic Alex Holem (Guest): @alexholem Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 181 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 2 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Clayton Shay and Nate Kenyon! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com ! Follow on Social Media: Clayton Shay (Guest): @claytonshaymusic Nate Kenyon (Guest): @n8kenyon Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 180 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 1 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Wyatt Flores, Landon Smith and Nicky T! We talk everything from windmills to festival experiences and get an inside look at Wyatt's upcoming album. Wyatt also shares about the excitement of playing at Red Rocks and the growth of the Oklahoma/Texas music scene. A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com Follow on Social Media: Wyatt Flores (Guest): @wyattfloresmusic Landon Smith (Guest): @landonsmithmusic Nicky T (Guest): @raisedrowdynickyt Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 179 we're joined by the legend, Rome Ramirez! Rome shares his story of coming up you in the LA scene and getting to work with Sublime for years as 'Sublime With Rome'! He also shares his decison of moving to Nashville, writing songs in LA vs Music City, and what he has been cooking up in solo project! Lots of new music and good vibes to come from a longtime journeyman in the industry!  Follow on Social Media: Rome Ramirez (Guest): @romeramirez | @sublimewithrome Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 178 we're joined by longtime friend of the program, Brian Fuller! We last had Brian on just before the pandemic. We share past experiences, quitting drinking, and Brian shares his love for hunting. We also reminisce about our last episode together recorded back in 2019 and talk about the changes in their lives since then. Brian also shares the  therapeutic benefits of silence, and his gratitude for working with the leghendary Joey Hyde. We of course also touch on Brian's music career, the impact of Randall King cutting his song 'I Could Be That Rain', and his decision to sign with Sony Publishing. Brian also emphasizes the importance of patience when considering publishing deals, the financial challenges of being an artist and songwriter, the importance of having faith and finding one's true identity, and the evolution of his music. Follow on Social Media: Brian Fuller (Guest): @brianfullermusic Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Net

On Episode 177 we're joined by Nikki Sanz, founder of Giggs the music industries top new job posting board! Nikki has great experience touring and working in many different roles! She shares the story of how Giggs came to be, what she's seen in the music industry over her career and some great touring stories! We also talk about the impact the 2020 shut down had on the industry, the many moving parts that make up a tour and what is on the horizon for Nikki and Giggs in the future!    Use code 'raisedrowdy' when joining Giggs!    Follow on Social Media: Nikki Sanz (Guest): @nikkisanzz |@giggs.live Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 176 we're joined by a new face on the scene, Austin Williams! Austin a Nashville native from just north of town in Robertson County! Austin shares his journey from growing up in a small town to touring with Larry Fleet, Warrens Zeiders and more! He discusses the impact of his farming background on his work ethic and how it translates into his music career. We also touch on the importance of social media, the success of his 90s rap mashup and the role fellow Nashville native Chase Matthew has played in his young career. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of social media on the music industry, the importance of building a fan base, the experience of hunting, the love for hometowns, and the significance of self-reliance. It also delves into the artist's personal preferences, such as food, baseball, and music projects!   Follow on Social Media: Austin Williams (Guest): @austinwilliams_music Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidet

On Episode 175 we're joined by recurring guest, Grady Smith! Grady shares his thoughts on being in Nashville, what he's had going on and of course we discuss the evolving and everchanging landscape of country music! We also touch on networking, music festivals, and the contrast between Nashville and other music scenes, including the challenges of staying above the Nashville bubble and the dynamics of music shows in Nashville.    Follow on Social Media: Grady Smith (Guest): @gradywsmith Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy  

On Episode 174 we're joined by a fresh face in Nashville, Zach John King! Zach shares his story of moving to Nashville, his indie rock days back in Athens Georgia, and of course the details on his debut EP 'Wannabe Cowboy'! We also talk about the Nashville scene, new music that's coming out and how right now is a great time to be starting an artist career in Country Music! Check out Zach's new EP 'Wannabe Cowboy' out everywhere now!  Follow on Social Media: Zach John King (Guest): @zachjohnking Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 173 we're joined by Jacob Young and Aden of Ole 60, a band from Kentucky that has seen alot of success recently. The boys discusse their journey from playing in local bars to selling out shows and gaining millions of monthly listeners on Spotify. jacob and Aden also talk about how they formed the band, their organic growth through social media and the upcoming tour dates they're about to embark on. We also dive into the themes of their music, which often revolve around relationships and personal experiences, and how they resonate with listeners, and where the slogan 'Not Your Father's Country Band' comes from!  Follow on Social Media: Ole 60 (Guest): @ole60music Jacob Young (Guest) @notjacobty Aden Wood (Guest): @aden_wood Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy    

On Episode 172 we're joined by longtime friend, Chase McDaniel! Chase discusses his journey in the music industry, from his upbringing in Kentucky to his move to Nashville and most recently signing a record deal with Big Machine Label Group! We talk wild nights in Midtown, the early days and struggles we both had when we first moved to town, and the importance of work ethic when it comes to growing your career and posting on social media! We also get an inside look at what went into Chase's 'Blame It All On Country Music' EP and what he's got coming next in his career! Follow on Social Media: Chase McDaniel (Guest): @chasemcdanielmusic Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 171, we are joined by the one and only Josh Terry! This is Josh's 2nd full episode on OTR since we first met back in 2020. We share what our initial impressions were of each other and how we became good buddies, the importance of staying true to yourself, Josh's passion for taboo topics such as mental health, and his latest chapter going back and forth online with Cody Wolfe. Josh also shares some great stories about his daughter, Gracie and his mischievous Basset Hound, Woodrow! We also hear about what Josh has coming up for his live in town events and podcast studio! Be sure to check out The Josh Terry Podcast wherever you enjoy your podcasts!  Follow on Social Media: Josh Terry (Guest): @jlterry87 Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 170 we're joined by one of our favorite up and comers, Cole Goodwin. Cole is one of the latest products of the great region of South Georgia playing a lot in the Statesboro scene. He recently started making trips to Nashville and has had a huge buzz around him. Cole shares the story of how he got his start, the values that his family has instilled in him, why Georgia Southern is a hot bed of country music talent, touring with Zach Top and of course the new music that he's got coming out!  Follow on Social Media: Cole Goodwin (Guest): @colegoodwinmusic Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 169 we're joined by longtime friend and fellow podcaster, Markus Koger who hosts The Smoking Section Podcast, Country Line TV and works as the Entertainment Manager at 6th and Peabody in Nashville! In this conversation, we share our experiences in Nashville and the music industry, our early days in the city, the 1st connections we made, and the growth we've both experienced since. Marcus shares his journey from working in radio to hosting a podcast and a TV show, reflects on his humble beginnings and the challenges he faced along the way. We also explore the everchanging landscape of the country music industry, the acceptance of diversity in the genre and, the evolution of sub-genres growing within the mainstream. By far our longest episode to date, sit back and enjoy this one!  Follow on Social Media: Markus Koger (Guest): @Markuskoger | @smokingsectionpodcast | @countrylinetv Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raised

On Episode 168 we're joined by Grace Tyler, one of our favorite up and comers in the scene! Grace tells us about growing up in Texas, her move to Nashville to attend Belmont, and her journey to doing music full time.We also chat about Grace's live show and why it's one of her favorite things to do, the unpredictablity of Nashville weather, why Raised Rowdy needs to attend the Texas State Fair, the time her and her dad caught a deer stand on fire and of course her latest song 'Texas Hold Em'!  Follow on Social Media: Grace Tyler (Guest): @grace.tyler Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 167 we are joined by a true Nashville legend, Sean 'Big Daddy' Porter the founder and CEO of Daddy's Dogs! Sean shares his experiences of being on the road during The Warped Tour Era, how Daddy's Dogs came to be as a 'HighDea', when we think Tennessee become a legal state and daily challenges that go into running a business like Daddy's Dogs! Sean also shares the details on how his business is expanding, why he likes hiring employees who have been on tour and how he still sees Nashville as the land of opportunity!  Follow on Social Media: Sean 'Big Daddy' Porter(Guest): @bigdaddysays / @daddysdogsnash Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 166 we're joined by AUSTIN a longtime friend of the program and an OG from our early days of writer's rounds at Live Oak! Austin fills us on how life has been as a solo act since the end of his time in the duo SixForty1, how he's enjoying his new publishing deal with Round Hill Music, finding the woman of his dreams and the new music that is on the way!  Follow on Social Media: Austin (Guest): @itsaustinmusic  

On Episode 165 we are joined by Anas Kestay and Rene Castro of Elusive Studio, an award winning barber shop in the Nashville area.The guys discuss their journey in the barbering industry, the challenges they faced, and their unique approach to the craft. They also touch on the diverse culture and personalities in their shop, the importance of communication and teamwork, and their plans for the future. We also learn the importance of making the barber shop experience more than just a haircut!  Follow on Social Media: Anas Kestay (Guest): @anas_kestay / @elusivestudio Rene Castro (Guest): @90nineblends Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 164 I got to sit down with a longtime friend and former guest of the show, Royale Lynn! Royale was one of our first guests back in 2019, she's an incredible friend, human and artist. She catches us up on what has been a wild 5 years for her, the pivot and transformation going from Country to Hard Rock and the excitment of what's to come! Royale also shares how she's found it best to use social media, her experiences gigging on Lower Broadway and how important her fans are to her!  Follow on Social Media: Royale Lynn: (Guest) @royalelynnmusic Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy Visit raisedrowdy.com for more info!

On episode 163 we are joined by Stuart Deming, the founder of XPLR.NASH, a content creation brand focused on showcasing the city of Nashville and Middle Tennessee as a whole. We discuss Stuart's background in tourism and hospitality, the growth of Nashville as one of THE popular destinations worldwide, and the unique storytelling approach of XPLRNASH. Stuart also shares his vision of building a brand that connects the community, and his plans for future projects and events. We also hit heavier topics such as homelessness in Nashville, the need for improved transportation infrastructure, and the challenges the city of Nashville faces as a whole. Of course we also mention the booming food scene in Nashville, highlighting our favorite pizza places, bagel shops, and diners. Stuart shares his passion for creating memorable experiences for people and his plans for future events and trips! Follow on Social Media: Stuart Deming: (Guest) @xplr.nash / @stuartdeming Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (