Try That in a Small Town Podcast

From bar-hopping at CMA Fest with Jason Aldean’s band to scheduled high school fights at 3 pm sharp, this episode of Try That in a Small Town is all about chaos, consequences, and the crazy ways we somehow survive it all.

The guys kick things off with surgery scars, locked-up backs, and near misses in the garage, then pivot into behind-the-scenes CMA Fest stories, in-ear monitor nightmares, and why late-night stadium sets grind down even veteran players. They talk Morgan Wallen flipping pianos and throwing phones, Taylor Swift’s historic new country single tied to Toy Story 5, and how modern country production has become so “perfect” it’s almost personality-free.

Things get heavier when they unpack the Carmelo Anthony/Austin Metcalf stabbing at a track meet, race narratives in the media, and what real self-defense is—and isn’t—when someone pulls a knife. They contrast that with a powerful small-town hero story: a Gwinnett County officer who saves a 7-year-old launched through a windshield.

In classic TTIAST fashion, the crew rounds it out with songwriting pet peeves, delusional DMs from strangers wanting co-writes and video calls, bullying stories that still haunt them, and how golf, TV binges, and pizza reviews are getting them through recovery.

01:30 Surgeries, brutal bruises, allergic reactions to bandages and upcoming product bans in Tennessee
04:40 Locked-up back on the toilet, crawling across the house and day-three recovery status
06:30 Surviving CMA Fest: bar crawl sets, in-ear monitor disasters and playing blind on stage
09:45 Bar energy vs stadium distance and podcast fans popping up at shows
11:15 Late-night stadium headlining slot, fried fans, and what TV does to show times
14:00 Original Glory and Patriot Mobile sponsor segments
15:10 Learning piano one-handed after surgery, Jingle Bells, and mining TV shows for song ideas
17:50 TV recs: Life After Lockup, The Invisible Pilot, and Cape Fear reboot
20:20 NBA and Stanley Cup talk: Knicks’ huge comeback, Wembanyama, and why some tuned out the NBA
22:45 Trump at the Garden, celebrity courtside culture, and politics vs respect for the office
24:40 Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 country single and the business behind her return to the format
29:00 Why modern country records all sound the same and the few acts still using their own bands
31:40 Morgan Wallen: “I Ain’t Coming Back” lyric love, phone toss, piano flip and Billy Joel’s defense
36:30 Wild private plane trip with Morgan Wallen, crass “rich buddies” and what stuck with Kalo
38:20 Post-surgery meds, apologizing to Neil, and the nurse/dong/stripper one-liner
41:10 Group shave before a heart cath and hospital humor
42:00 CMA Fest nights with Luke Bryan at his bar, tequila overload and four-day hangovers
44:10 Dipshits of the week: insane video chat requests, song pitches, and social media entitlement
47:00 Fans demanding co-writes and “brain picking” vs actually earning a seat at the table
50:40 The worst song “idea” ever: Cats in the Cradle… but backwards
55:00 Young writers sliding into DMs, asking for writes and coffees, and basic industry etiquette
58:40 Nearly gassing yourself in a closed garage while checking mixes: calling dipshit on yourself
1:01:40 Drone-rescue story: Apache down, surviving in the water and next-level military tech
1:05:30 Golf injuries, steroids on the road, and fighting to stay in playing shape
1:07:10 The Carmelo Anthony–Austin Metcalf stabbing: facts, sentencing and race narratives
1:12:10 Media framing, self-defense vs murder, and how race gets injected into every case
1:16:00 Scheduled school fights at the park, bus brawls and why nobody brought knives back then
1:19:40 Getting drilled in the face for knocking a kid’s basketball away: lesson learned
1:20:30 One cold jab to the nose and understanding when you’ve gone too far
1:22:10 The bully who made you fast: getting wrecked in pickup football and later asking for tickets
1:24:20 Small Town Big Story: Officer Ariana James saves a 7-year-old thrown from a truck in Gwinnett County
1:26:10 Closing: Peacemaker Coffee, shoutout to listener Ed, scheduled fights and listener call-to-action

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Chairman Jason Smith of the House Ways and Means Committee joins the Try That In A Small Town podcast from CMA Fest in Nashville. He breaks down what the powerful Ways and Means Committee actually does and how it touches every American’s life through taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, and more.

Jason opens up about his small-town Missouri roots, being a fourth-generation farmer, raising white buffalo, and why he still lives in the same rural community he represents. He explains how he took the Ways and Means Committee on the road to 32 states to listen to working families, small businesses, and farmers before writing what he calls the “Big Beautiful Bill” – the largest tax cut in U.S. history, including no tax on tips and overtime.

The conversation gets candid on Social Security’s future, election integrity and slow vote counts in places like California, and what happens when people lose trust in the system. Jason also shares behind-the-scenes stories of working closely with President Trump – from grilling him for three hours on every line of a 103-title tax bill in the Oval Office to the now-famous “red button” that just orders Diet Coke.

Along the way, they talk CMA Fest, Jason’s obsession with Reba, the Chiefs, Mahomes vs. Brady, cleaning up Washington, D.C., and why he believes the founding fathers’ values are really small-town values. Jason closes with a powerful story of a single mom whose $10,000 tax refund changed her life – and why that’s why he still fights for small towns and working families.

Timed highlights

2:00 Who is Chairman Jason Smith and what is the Ways and Means Committee?
5:13 CMA Fest, first concerts, and Jason’s country music roots
7:11 The Ozarks, one of America’s poorest districts, and small-town values
8:14 Reba superfan stories and being starstruck in DC
10:02 How the guys first met Jason at the South Dakota Governor’s Hunt
11:49 Nashville’s Bluebird Café, songwriting, and music in DC
13:06 Jason’s priorities: working families, small businesses, and farmers
14:19 White buffalo, donkeys named Bill, Hillary, Chelsea, and Hunter
15:29 Growing up poor in a trailer, farm life, and why that shapes his politics
19:15 Taking Ways and Means to 32 states and writing the “Big Beautiful Bill”
20:20 No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and tax ideas from real Americans
22:06 Social Security history, FDR, and why both parties will keep it
23:35 Will Social Security ever go away? Jason’s answer and insolvency warning
26:49 How Jason became the youngest Ways and Means chair since before the Civil War
29:01 Inside the steering committee and what it takes to win the gavel
32:31 Life on call with President Trump and 5:30 a.m. texts
33:00 Three-hour Oval Office grilling on the “Big Beautiful Bill”
35:07 The Diet Coke button story and a handwritten note after Jason’s dad passed
37:34 Elections, slow vote counts in California, and voter trust
40:31 Why “every vote counts”: Jason’s one-vote victory story
43:03 Chiefs fandom, Mahomes vs. Brady, and elite QB mindset
48:19 How Trump cleaned up Washington, D.C. and made it feel safe again
51:39 What do you buy a president for Christmas and Trump’s generosity with guests
52:14 Jason presents a Congressional Record honoring “Try That In A Small Town”
54:57 Why the song struck a nerve in small-town America
56:24 The waitress, a $10,000 refund, and how tax policy changes real lives
59:19 Jason’s schedule, gym routine, and juggling DC with life back on the farm
1:01:21 Final thoughts on serving small towns and inviting listeners to DC

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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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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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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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