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    S E112: Chuck Wicks: Stealing Cinderella, Autism Dad, Wine Boss & Shiners Showrunner :: Ep 112 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    06/08/2026 | 1h 51 mins.
    Country artist and entertainer Chuck Wicks stops by the Try That In A Small Town podcast for a wild, honest, and surprisingly emotional ride.

    Chuck opens up about his journey from small-town farm kid and college baseball player to Nashville recording artist, radio host, entrepreneur, and autism dad. He shares the real story behind Stealing Cinderella, what it was like to be turned down by RCA the first time, and how he fought his way back to a record deal.

    Chuck also talks candidly about raising his nonverbal autistic son Tucker, early intervention, therapies, and the emotional roller coaster of getting an autism diagnosis at Vanderbilt. He explains how that journey has changed his priorities and why he and his wife Cassie (Jason Aldean’s sister) feel called to help other parents find resources.

    From there, the guys dive into:

    - Chuck’s relationship with Jason Aldean and what Jason is really like offstage
    - How Melorosa Wine was born from Cassie’s Cuban family story
    - Building Shiners, a wild Cirque-style, adults-only residency show in downtown Nashville
    - The stress of chasing country radio, the power of authenticity, and artists taking shots at radio
    - The infamous “DipShidiot” segment: road rage, gas station etiquette, youth sports parents, and more

    Chuck also teases his upcoming movie on Great American Family Network and Amazon Prime, where he sings multiple songs and steps deeper into acting.

    If you love real Nashville stories, songwriting, small-town values, and unfiltered conversations about parenting, business, and faith, this episode delivers.

    Subscribe and share if you enjoy the show, and check out the member-only bonus segment for extra songs and stories.

    3:06 Early mornings, syndicated radio, and sleep routines
    5:05 Family trip out West: Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, elk and bison
    7:48 Buffalo vs bison and bear talk
    10:00 Hunting, backlash on social media, and eating what you kill
    13:44 Health, wild game, and clean eating
    14:17 Chuck on being 47, staying in shape, and raising his autistic son
    15:12 Tucker’s autism journey: early signs, testing at Vanderbilt, and therapies
    18:49 Nonverbal progress, speech breakthroughs, and hope
    19:37 Faith, calling, and why parenting Tucker matters more than career
    20:00 Connecting with other autism parents (Joe Don Rooney story)
    22:19 Treatments, Lucavorin, red light therapy, and access to resources
    24:50 “We wouldn’t trade him for anything” – embracing Tucker’s journey
    26:17 Belt obsessions, airplane routines, and sensory quirks
    26:28 Chuck’s early life: small-town farm kid and college baseball player
    28:46 Discovering his voice in college, almost joining a pop group
    31:45 First trip to Nashville, meeting RCA’s Jim Catino and singing a cappella
    33:56 Development deal, not getting picked up, and starting over
    36:18 Four years of grinding, learning to write, and finding his sound
    42:40 Second chance: Clint Higham, Chesney camp, and full RCA deal
    45:47 Writing Stealing Cinderella from a personal love story
    50:00 Singing Stealing Cinderella at Coach Fulmer’s daughter’s wedding
    51:37 Realizing the power of a song to move strangers
    52:57 The stress of chasing radio hits and perspective with time
    53:18 Other cuts and hits, including Jason Aldean’s Don’t You Wanna Stay (context: Aldean cut with Thrash)
    56:03 How Chuck met Cassie, realized she was Jason Aldean’s sister, and dating into the Aldean family
    1:00:13 The day after: Jason Aldean’s “blessing” phone call
    1:02:30 Why Cassie’s three kids changed how Chuck approached relationships
    1:03:58 Blended family life: ages of the kids and how fast time moves
    1:05:25 What Jason Aldean is really like offstage: loyalty, mystery, and staying the same guy
    1:06:29 Jason’s laugh, tight inner circle, and “it could all go away” mindset
    1:08:01 Melorosa Wine: starting a wine company with Jason Aldean
    1:09:00 Where to find Mellorosa (online, Kroger, ABC, Princess Cruises, Dubai)
    1:09:33 The Cuban family story behind the name and “toast to freedom”
    1:10:59 Shiners: Cirque-level, adults-only, comedy show in the historic Woolworth building
    1:13:35 Writing Shiners during Covid and building a Nashville residency
    1:16:10 The history and civil rights importance of the Woolworth building
    1:20:20 What to expect at Shiners: moonshiners, aerial acts, crowd work, and “if you’re easily offended…”
    1:22:02 DipShidiot segment: explaining the bit
    1:22:33 Gas station chaos: Bucky’s pump hogs and parking-lot etiquette
    1:25:29 Red velvet “Whitey” vs “Witty’s” custard mix-up
    1:27:31 Red Clay Strays controversy: “radio is dead” comment and why radio still matters
    1:30:39 Burning bridges you haven’t crossed yet and respecting country radio
    1:35:05 Youth sports parents losing their minds vs just being a dad
    1:38:01 CMT Awards “edit the chorus” story and learning to be grateful
    1:41:03 Road rage story: 75 in a 70 and killing them with kindness
    1:43:45 Locker room etiquette: naked close talkers and lifetime fitness stories
    1:45:44 Manscaping, gym talk, and ridiculous visual bits
    1:46:00 Chuck’s upcoming movie: Great American Family Network & Amazon Prime
    1:47:04 Coloring hair, beard guard settings, and aging on camera
    1:50:02 Closing: Melorosa Wine, Shiners, Chuck’s music, coffee collab, and podcast wrap

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    S E111: AI vs Songwriters, Trans Sports, Bear Hunt Backlash & Small-Town Honor :: Ep. 111 Try That in a Small Town

    06/01/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    From AI-written songs and a controversial commencement speech to trans athletes in girls’ sports, Cody Johnson’s bear hunt backlash, THC drinks, and a powerful small-town funeral story – the guys cover it all in this episode of the Try That In A Small Town Podcast.

    They compare Scott Borchetta’s AI-heavy, “deal with it” address to Eric Church’s inspiring guitar analogy, talk about what AI and streaming are really doing to songwriters, roast a school district for a rained-out graduation, tell wild Bahamas golf and gambling stories, and debate THC drinks, hunting, and new “poly” reality TV.

    They close with DipShidiot of the Week and a heartfelt look at how small towns still show up for their own.

    00:52 Will Levis sex tape rumor and buying stories back from tabloids
    02:53 Summer is here, kids out, and notable commencement speeches
    03:16 Eric Church’s guitar-and-life commencement speech and why it worked
    05:09 Scott Borchetta’s AI commencement: streaming, socials, and production
    05:41 Booed by grads, “I know it, deal with it” and delivery vs message
    07:12 Is brutal realism better than inspiration for graduates?
    08:02 AI as tool vs replacement and why it hits different when you’re already rich
    09:18 Comparing AI to Pro Tools, samples, and why fully AI songs lose listeners
    11:09 Streaming’s impact on publishing, who actually makes money now
    12:25 Big label buildings, tiny publishing floors, and small pub company struggles
    13:54 Local high school graduations drenched in rain, no backup venue
    14:45 Rain-or-shine policies, lightning concerns, and rushing the ceremony
    15:43 What the soaked kids and grandparents went through that night
    16:48 Superintendent named Dipshit of the Week for no backup plan
    17:34 Road managers, “bad calls,” and transition to Bahamas trip
    18:01 Bahamas: golf, fishing, tequila-fueled NHL-on-PS5 money games
    19:57 High-dollar putter on the line: live call to Jake for Scotty Cameron details
    20:58 Aldean wins the putter in overtime and pulls it from Jake’s bag at the airport
    22:10 Telly’s golf swing, overconfidence, and getting mocked online
    23:06 Baker’s Bay, Morgan Wallen, and stories that stay behind the paywall
    24:36 Charles Barkley’s swing yips and getting a little better over time
    25:03 Tax deadlines pushed back again in Tennessee and IRS jokes
    25:38 Teasing next guest and Kayla’s upcoming shoulder surgery
    26:16 Pain meds, “no days off,” and the idea of a post-op podcast
    26:54 The blue bottle “herbal” drink heading toward felony status in Tennessee
    27:35 How it became a pre-show hype drink and what it actually looks like
    28:26 Why the state is banning it and links to opioid recovery concerns
    29:10 If that’s illegal, what about THC drinks and Delta beverages?
    29:54 THC drinks as golf “swing juice” and health vs alcohol debate
    30:32 Listeners’ THC drink stories and whether it really helps putting
    31:20 Prebiotic Pepsi “health” marketing and chemical overload
    31:56 Predicting THC drinks at sporting events and stadiums
    32:07 Super Bowl 2030 coming to Nashville and halftime show speculation
    32:30 Taylor Swift, “real” country, and who should play the big stage
    33:40 Titans rebuild, new coach, and does Will Levis really have it?
    38:18 Pocket passers vs mobile QBs and what the guys want under center
    39:40 Topic wheel spin: California track meet and trans athlete controversy
    40:21 “Can’t believe this is still a thing” and fairness for girls in sports
    40:58 Parents, boycotts, and refusing to line up against male competitors
    41:51 Riley Gaines’ regret about competing and the mental toll
    43:08 Zero tolerance stance vs waiting for laws and elections to catch up
    44:02 New show “This Is Poly” and modern polyamorous families on TV
    45:25 Jealousy, fights, and why some refuse to watch these reality shows
    47:34 Kayla’s comedy, being “yourself” on mic, and overthinking funny
    49:04 Musicianship, performance anxiety, and freedom when you stop monitoring
    50:34 Recording vocals without headphones and trusting feel
    51:12 Delta THC drinks: 20 mg misfire and why 5 mg is smarter
    52:02 Gummy war stories, Doritos, and not being natural stoners
    53:04 On-stage looks vs reality: who seems like the “stoner” in the band
    54:03 Dip Shitty of the Week: Cody Johnson’s Alaskan bear hunt haters
    54:31 Hunting culture vs online outrage and meat-eating hypocrisy
    55:27 “Harvested” vs “killed” and calling hunting what it is
    56:02 Liberal sensitivities, offense at everything, and language games
    57:07 Public etiquette dipshit: people who just stop in the middle of walkways
    58:30 Airport moving walkways: “it’s not a ride, keep walking”
    59:20 Backpack chaos on airplanes and basic travel courtesy
    1:00:33 Listener callout: submit your Dip Shitty of the Week in the comments
    1:01:02 Small-town funeral: honoring a firefighter, veteran, and community pillar
    1:01:45 Fire trucks, sirens, last ride, American Legion, and folded flag moment
    1:02:20 Food, casseroles, and how small towns show up for grieving families
    1:03:22 Why small towns may be what keeps the country united
    1:04:36 Going home to a 400-person town and Legion dinners after funerals
    1:05:09 How that support gives the family peace and helps them move on
    1:05:27 Peacemaker Coffee promo: TTIAST blends, sucker punch dark roast, travel mugs
    1:05:58 CTAs: download, comment, send small-town stories and dipshidiots of the week

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    S E110: ACM Awards Fallout: Morgan Wallen Snub & Ella Langley’s Big Night :: Ep 110 TTIAST

    05/25/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    The Try That In A Small Town crew dives into the 2024 ACM Awards – the politics, the snubs, and the few moments that actually delivered. From Morgan Wallen being shut out, to Ella Langley’s historic run, to Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Zach Top, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, and more, the guys break down who deserved what and where country music is really headed.

    They also talk about TikTok-ready story songs like “Choosing Texas,” the future of traditional-leaning artists, how award shows are losing legitimacy with fans, and why the industry keeps cloning the same “country boy” image. Plus: a small-town hero who saved a family from a fire, drive-thru rim damage, broken-English call centers, and a McDonald’s “fresh” muffin story.

    Perfect for country fans, songwriters, and anyone who’s over the BS of modern award shows.

    Timed Highlights:
    2:16 – Studio chaos, heat, and golf talk in the eSpaces room
    3:18 – Peacemaker Coffee plug and the truth about roast caffeine levels
    4:32 – Shoulder MRI results: torn bicep, torn rotator cuff, and surgery date
    16:05 – Instagram subscriptions and bonus content tease
    16:44 – Confession: who actually watched the ACM Awards (and who didn’t)
    18:20 – Lainey Wilson’s opener: high energy vs memorable songs debate
    22:36 – Laney’s lack of a clear “signature” song and expectations for her writing
    23:22 – Miranda Lambert’s “Crisco” performance reaction
    24:44 – Riley Green and Ella Langley: onstage “pajamas” tension
    33:31 – Why fans are losing faith in award shows and ratings
    36:29 – Megan Moroney’s many nominations and zero wins
    42:48 – Group of the Year: Red Clay Strays and the new darlings of country
    45:18 – “Best they/them duo?” Pushing back on where categories might go
    47:05 – Why Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Rascal Flatts are selling more tickets now
    48:01 – Disposable songs vs timeless 90s/2000s country
    48:20 – Red Clay Strays sell out Bridgestone: how fans find music now
    48:54 – Encouraging signs: more traditional-leaning performances at the ACMs
    49:44 – Parker McCollum wins Album of the Year over Morgan Wallen
    50:37 – “Choosing Texas” wins Song/Single of the Year and just how massive it is
    52:51 – Somewhere Over Laredo vs Somewhere Over The Rainbow and copyright splits
    55:09 – Tucker Wetmore: Morgan/Riley clone, performance debate, and industry blame
    59:12 – Zach Top’s 90s throwback lane: can it really last?
    1:02:27 – Why traditional acts must have truly great songs to survive
    1:03:21 – Kane Brown’s “Woman” and trying to stay country
    1:08:20 – Why Ella Langley feels so believable and why her stool performance worked
    1:09:34 – Dancers in country: necessary or cheesy?
    1:11:09 – Grading the ACMs: starting at a 5 because of the Morgan snubs
    1:12:34 – What the ACMs are signaling to fans by ignoring Morgan Wallen
    1:13:58 – How the snubs actually pour jet fuel on Morgan’s career
    1:14:55 – The legitimacy problem when the biggest artists don’t show up
    1:16:46 – Speculating on why the industry still hasn’t moved on from Morgan’s incident
    1:16:54 – New Male Artist: Tucker Wetmore; New Female Artist: Avery Anna
    1:21:01 – “No cause for alarm” text actually is cause for alarm: contract story teaser
    1:21:39 – Contract options and income surprises: more to come
    1:22:29 – Small town hero: Officer Eli Rogers saves a family from an apartment fire
    1:23:18 – Why stories like Eli’s embody “Try That In A Small Town”
    1:23:59 – Dipshit of the Week: broken-English call centers and customer service
    1:31:32 – Why the ACMs feel like BS but we still care about songs, fans, and country music
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    S E109: Rock Docs, AI Songwriting, Cruise Nightmares and Road-Game Injuries :: Ep 109 Try That in Small Town Podcast

    05/18/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    From Toradol shots and “rock docs” on the road, to AI tools like Suno reshaping Nashville, to cruise-ship horror stories and fans yelling requests at charity shows… this episode of Drive That in a Small Town goes all over the map in the best way.

    The guys swap stories about playing hurt on tour, getting hooked up by “rock docs,” demolishing Luke Bryan’s band in flag football, near-disastrous 100-yard dashes, and getting smoked by a college women’s softball team. They also take a hard look at AI in songwriting, the death of old-school demo sessions, and how quality songs still rise above the noise.

    You’ll also hear heartfelt praise for John Morgan’s heart for kids, a hilarious breakdown of Zach Bryan’s infamous fast-break clip, cruise stories including the notorious “Poop Cruise,” a peek into publishing contracts and quotas, and a “Dip Shit” segment calling out bad audience etiquette, shady neighbors, and 5-minute voice texts.

    If you love small-town stories, country music, road-life chaos, and real talk about where the music business is headed, this one’s for you.

    02:00 Shoulder sling, cortisone shots and playing hurt on the road
    05:03 High-ankle sprain, Toradol, and “rock doc roulette” on tour
    09:12 Behind the scenes: how rock docs keep shows from getting canceled
    11:19 Golf postponed, one-armed putting, and Def Leppard drummer jokes
    13:02 John Morgan at Bethel Bible Village: connecting with kids and staying late
    14:25 John Morgan’s small-town roots and Chattanooga ties
    14:42 Zach Bryan’s legendary fast break: live reaction to the clip
    18:05 Is he a team player or just a chaotic fast break? Hoops talk and last-shot mentality
    20:16 Who played what sport? Shortstop, field goal specialist, soccer and skateboarding handstands
    22:15 Sponsor: Original Glory beer and Patriot Mobile
    23:00 Neil’s college field goal career and the illness that changed his path to music
    25:00 Spotting athletes on stage by how they move with their instruments
    25:48 Flag football vs Luke Bryan’s band and a very lopsided score
    27:00 Hungover 100-yard dash: who’s really the fastest?
    29:24 Thomas Rhett vs Jay: 50-yard dash, gravel, and a brutal face-plant
    30:30 Road games: Wiffle ball, basketball, softball and unhealthy competitiveness
    32:41 Getting humbled by a college women’s softball team
    33:04 Tennis, pickleball and even getting hurt playing video hockey
    34:34 Women’s hockey, drunk women’s hockey and a TV-league tangent
    34:55 Publishing meeting anxiety: “no cause for alarm” text and overthinking contracts
    37:44 Song quotas vs quality: why the biggest years came from fewer songs
    39:21 Suno AI demos, ChatGPT lyrics and “shining up a turd”
    42:20 Why AI is scary for real creatives and how it masks bad songwriting
    43:42 Who owns AI-generated masters and what happens when tools get better?
    46:02 The death of Nashville demo sessions and what’s been lost for musicians and engineers
    49:21 Why a real band in a room can’t be replaced, and how ears have changed
    50:54 Hearing untuned vocals again and why imperfection feels so good
    52:04 Cruise people vs non-cruise people and the infamous “Poop Cruise”
    53:20 Disney Cruise and Castaway Cay: the one cruise they actually loved
    55:16 The Venice/Disney Magic gig almost everyone in the band was offered
    56:10 Hantavirus on cruise ships and mysterious “wives overboard” stories
    58:09 Dip Shit segment: drunk fans yelling at benefits and show etiquette
    01:01:09 Neighbor overcharging on landscaping: calling out the rip-off
    01:02:55 Voice-text etiquette: why anything over 30 seconds is a problem
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    Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!
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    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/
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    S E108: Inside Trump’s Oval Office: Aldean Crew’s Surreal White House Visit :: Ep 108 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

    05/11/2026 | 52 mins.
    The Try That In A Small Town Podcast crew is back with a wild mix of gear talk, surgery updates, politics, and one unforgettable trip to the White House.
    Kurt and Tully break down their VIP visit to Washington, DC for Jason Aldean’s birthday, including standing in the Oval Office with President Trump, checking out the “Lewinsky room,” seeing historic artifacts up close, and reacting to Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame in the colonnade.
    The guys also dive into Trump’s impact on safety, the economy, the border, and Iran, and whether hardcore haters will ever admit anything positive by the end of his term.
    On the lighter side, there’s shoulder surgery pain, a new Try That In A Small Town coffee line, a full-on rant about grown men wearing sandals on the golf course, and a sketchy doctor’s office still asking for Social Security numbers right after being hacked.

    00:14 Swing-arm mic envy and Rascal Flatts headset jokes
    02:53 The real “elephant in the room”: Kurt’s arm sling and shoulder pain
    04:39 MRI coming up and why rehab isn’t enough this time
    07:40 Setting up Jason Aldean’s DC birthday trip and sightseeing plans
    08:46 Smithsonian, National Archives, and seeing Lincoln’s hat
    10:36 How the VIP White House tour and Oval Office visit came together
    11:27 First steps into the Oval Office and the weight of history
    13:03 The “Lewinsky room” and Trump’s private swag shop
    15:12 Trump-signed Bibles and presidential challenge coins everywhere
    17:16 Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame in the colonnade and the Biden plaque
    19:12 Would anyone ever admit “maybe Trump wasn’t that bad”?
    23:37 Safety, border, DC being clean again, and media spin
    28:29 Economy, gas prices, inflation, and how people will judge this presidency
    32:37 “Do you feel safer?” and what hardcore Trump haters will never say out loud
    37:51 Democratic process, midterms, and Trump’s strategic timing
    38:30 Ad read: Original Glory beer and Patriot Mobile
    38:59 Social media backlash to the White House photos
    40:13 New “Try That In A Small Town” coffee line and flavor names
    41:39 Coffee review from Mom: bold but not bitter
    39:40 (segment flows) Introducing “dip sh*tty” targets of the week
    40:39 Sandals on the golf course and a full anti-man-feet rant
    43:28 The yacht story: when nasty feet ruin a radio event
    46:22 Doctor’s office gets hacked… then still asks for Social Security numbers
    48:01 Replacing debit cards, data everywhere, and security frustration
    48:40 Augusta story, golf etiquette, and strict dress-code culture

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    SPONSORS:
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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 -

    For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.com

    Produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

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About 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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