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This week, Donnie speaks with Ryan Posner, a Los Angeles-based bass player, side man and musical director, about balancing his home and professional life, how to define country music, why it is important to push art forward and how bass players make great dads. They dive deep into the value of his current project, the nearly weekly Y’all Star Revue, a showcase at the original Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood. This event highlights the best local and touring country music talent who are on the verge of breaking out. Show Notes1:50 -- Ryan’s origin story: From a 16-year-old rocker to figuring out playing country music right before the pandemic. He tells Donnie that his first concert was Willie Nelson at age five and his second concert was Weird Al opening for the Monkees in the early 1980s -- which really summarized his musical existence. Until he watched Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary.6:38 -- Bass players make great dads: Ryan has always been attracted, and it seems that the Country Music Dads are attracted to bass players. Perhaps the kind of person who likes to play bass is also the kind of person who wants to be a dad. 8:58 -- How do you truly balance the parenting? Being honest is a good start. 10:40 -- What is The Y’all Star Revue, and what is the impact of this program on country music?17:25 -- What is real country music? Ryan ends the debate of what country music is and what it is not. His platform is to share new music with new audiences. 20:19 -- Freedom from Choice: Ryan hopes that his new curated platform can help bring so many different kinds of music together to help develop a new experience outside of the over-saturation of the Los Angeles music scene. He prefers “freedom from choice” rather than “freedom of choice.” 22:19 -- More Debate on What Makes Real Country Music: But does this kind of platform push country music too far? Ryan says no. There is no line too far. Country music evolves just like every other kind of music, and the only person who can define “real” country music for that person is that person. 30:55 -- The Dad Life Sound Check: Ryan brings “Funny How Time Slips Away” by Willie Nelson, and Donnie talked about Waylon’s “Songbird.”38:15 -- THE LIGHTNING ROUND, which gets completely derailed by the last question about the one concert you could attend at any time. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in this Episode:Few Miles SouthSlick City PickersJerry Zinn, West of TexasKen Burns Country Music documentaryTed Russell Kamp episodeSean Burns episodeThe Y'all Star RevueKimmi BitterAllie and AJ Show Bud Pedal Steel West Coast Re-launchDesert Five SpotBeard Bates Brett TomberlinCasual DrifterAjiiCocaine and RhinestonesCreating Country Music: Manufacturing AuthenticityEnergy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs"Songbird" album by Waylon JenningsShooter Jennings Alicia BlueReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode"I Can Almost Taste the Whiskey" by West of Texas"My Grass is Blue" by Kimmi Bitter"Good News" by Shaboozey"Austin (Boots Stop Workin')" by Dasha"Just Got Paid" by Brett Tomberlin"The Car Hank Died In" by Casual Drifter"Cherry" by Ajii"He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones"Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson"Songbird" by Waylon JenningsLive from Billy Bob's by Pat Green

This week, the Dads talk about a growing trend in country music and on the faces of men everywhere: the mustache. While facial hair is divisive, this episode takes a light-hearted view of the ‘stache, the correlation between masculinity in society and the prevalence of mustachioed individuals and much more. This is just one long “Change My Mind” segment, and you won’t be disappointed. Show Notes:1:45 - The History of the mustache, pogonotrophy and some notable ‘staches from history. There are several horrible dad jokes about facial hair throughout this section. 6:30 - The place of the mustache in pop culture from the Fu Manchu to the handlebar to Tom Selleck, everyone’s favorite short-short-wearing Private Eye. 11:52 - The mustache is a symbol of Dad Life. Dave comes from a long line of mustachioed dads. 13:33 - A mustache is an intentional act of manliness and all that is baked into that statement. In the end, men grow mustaches for their fellow men. 16:11 - The evolution of the mustache in modern society, the impact of Movember and shifts in culture. 17:50 - The great (and not so great) mustaches of country music. And for some reason, Dave brought up Chris Gaines in relation to Garth Brooks. 29:44 - Change My Mind: Here it comes down to this -- will Dave change Donnie’s mind about the 'stache?35:54 - The Dad Life Sound Check Mentioned in this Episode:Prince RahotepPazyrik horseman 2014 BBC article about Edward, Prince of WalesDr. Fu Manch from the British author Sax RohmerMagnum P.I. Yosemite SamTombstoneJeopardy and Alex Trebek Fatherly article about moustachesMovemberChildren's Book EpisodeIdentify this 90's moustache on Instagram with Zach TopBuzzing sounds…Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com. References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode"East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed"Worst Way" by Riley Green"Use Me" by Zach Top"Honky Tonk City" by Braxton Keith"Three Car Garage" by Flatland Cavalry"The Coyote & The Cowboy" By Colter Wall"I'm a Little Crazy" by Morgan Wallen"American Nights" by Zach Bryan"Country Boy" by Alan Jackson song"Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks and Dunn"Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)" by Joe Diffie"You’ve Got to Stand for Something" by Aaron Tippin"Down on the Farm" by Tim McGraw"Every Light in the House" by Trace Adkins"Alibis" by Tracy Lawrence"Brand New Man" by Brooks and Dunn"Always Have What We Had" by William Prince

In this episode, The Dads speak with Jeremy Pinnell, a country music dad from Elsmere, Kentucky. Jeremy released his first full-length album in 2014 on SofaBurn Records, featuring a collection of songs that draw from his life to tell a truly country story. Jeremy recently released brand new singles “Save You” and “Come Home to Me.” He joined the Dads to talk about family, finding balance and all sorts of other topics on this episode. Show Notes: 2:00 - Jeremy’s music seems highly biographical, but he gets into his roots and family background that shaped his musical approach and personal experience. 5:15 - The stories in Jeremy’s music feel true. And that is something that resonates with him. Story songs have always resonated with Jeremy, and he believes other folks like them too because they want to experience others and “feel uncomfortable.” In the discussion of “Feel This Right,” Jeremy notes that the story is true -- perhaps. 8:38 - Jeremy discusses how his experiences and drug use influenced his earlier writing. He goes on to say that he doesn’t discuss these songs with his son as he wants to allow him to just be a kid, something that he didn’t have the opportunity to do in many cases. 11:02 - A discussion of the push and pull of home and the road -- Jeremy started touring about the same time his son was born. It’s getting harder as he grows up, but he still needs to balance the pull of the road. 12:40 - Donnie brings up the ideas of “I Don’t Believe” about religion, being a good person and other issues. Jeremy explains that he was looking for something when he wrote that song, and he’s still not sure why, but it has become a study of being content where you are in life. 15:05 - Jeremy talks Jiu-Jitsu, getting his ass kicked and finding balance in being uncomfortable. 18:31 - Work makes Jeremy happy. He shares that enjoyment on socials, but it’s more about sharing what he enjoys, not some desire to prove his country credentials. For the Dads and Jeremy, work provides a counterbalance to chaos that is always rewarding. 21:09 - When talking about balancing inspirations, Jeremy told the Dads about the rules about not talking about the venue until you are three miles down the road with the windows up. And that gave birth to a great idea -- and that is sort of how that happens. 24:00 - The story of the “Save You” music video. 26:38 - The new singles from Jeremy were produced by Shooter Jennings. The studio process was about highlighting the song and making it as strong as it could be, Jeremy explains. 28:45 - The Dad Life Sound Check is coming in hard with Jeremy leaning into silence. A nice shift. Donnie and Dave have songs. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the ShowWestern AF Cincinnati AirportJiu-Jitsu The Five-Day Work Week LFDW Podcast ZZ TopJonathan Tyler Nikki Lane’s advice: make the music you want to make Rod Gator and the “Save You” music videoSagebrush, Austin Zach Bryan References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode“The Way Country Sounds” by Jeremy Pinnell “Ballad of 1982” by Jeremy Pinnell “Night Time Eagle” by Jeremy Pinnell “Save You” by Jeremy Pinnell “Teddy Bear” by Red Sovin “Feel this Right” by Jeremy Pinnell “Satisfied Mind” by Porter Wagner “I Don’t Believe” by Jeremy Pinnell“Goodbye, L.A.” by Jeremy Pinnell. “Legs” by ZZ Top “Never Thought of No One” by Jeremy Pinnell“Come Home to Me” by Jeremy Pinnell “Sunshine” by Ryan Bingham“Honey Do” by Steve Denmark

Dave goes solo for this episode with a brief update on Country Music Dads' plans in the coming months and with a brief rant about parental leave for dads. Show Notes:00:34: The Update Dave's having a baby! He shares how that news will affect the timing of the podcast in the coming months as he takes Podcaster Parental Leave. The Country Cutler Takeover of Country Music Dads is underway....03:53: A Brief Rant on Parental Leave for Dads: Dave encourages dads to take EVERY MINUTE of their paternity leave (especially if they get paid for it). It's good for you, it's good for the baby and it's good for the women in your lives.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in This Episode:Article about paternity leave by Tulane University Law SchoolReferencesTheme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode

This week, the Dads sit down with Manitoba's own Sean Burns. He’s a sideman, a frontman and a radio man -- and he’s your new best friend. Sean has been playing bass and touring with one of Canada’s best underground country stars, Corb Lund, for years. He makes time for his own solo career as a songwriter and purveyor of classic country sounds as the frontman of Sean Burns and The Lost Country. And he’s also the evangelical lover of traditional real country music and as the host of the Boots & Saddle Show, your humble home of honky-tonk and beautiful country music by beautiful country music singers, he shares his takes on what make great country music every Tuesday on CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg, and then on podcast services around the globe. Throughout the show, they discuss the balancing act of being a touring musician with a deep passion for the music and being an engaged father to a young daughter. For Sean, it’s all about how the two worlds influence one another and finding the right balance as he navigates his life with his wife and kiddo. Show Notes:2:01 -- Sean Burn’s country music origin story. 6:14 -- Dave asks Sean a very easy question: What is the best country music album of all time? He has his opinions, and then he gets into how to define country music -- what is and what isn’t country. It’s not as divisive as you might think. 9:24 -- The planning process for the Boots and Saddle Show. 13:30 -- The Canadian Music Rules and how Sean breaks the laws -- because he’s an outlaw! But he has great reasons for it. And then Sean goes deep into the history and Canadian infrastructure of country music through the 20th Century. 21:07 -- Balancing the road and the home life: Sean loves being a road warrior and “dadding up,” but it’s a hard balance. 25:33 -- How all the different creative pursuits provide different fulfillment to Sean that makes him a better and more complete person, which in the end makes him a better dad too. 30:00 -- Sean is a true critic and delivers truth without being a jackass. It’s not an easy process but the key is to be honest and keep it about the music, not the people. In the end, it is about what he wants. He also has some strong words about 90s country and the people making it.36:01 -- The clear divide between the road and the home comes down to the responsibilities we all have. But the road and the music influence the home life, which exposes the little one to a bit of the road. And that brings the kiddo into the music life -- and gets to meet some weirdos. Driven and independent folks, but weirdos all the same!41:24 -- The Dad Life Sound Check -- Sean and the Dads share their songs of the moment. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the Show: The Boots and Saddle Show Don Stickle aka DJ Salty Cracker of Both Kinds of MusicBryan Saunderson of Hurting For Real Skinny Dyck of Lethbridge, Alberta Discogs.com Duley Record in Winnipeg Several legacy Canadian country music labels, including Arch Records, Marathon Records, Paragon Records, Boot Records, Quality Records, Banff Records and Rodeo Records Tommy DetamoreAndrina Turenne References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode“Nightlife” by Ray Price “Roll Truck Roll” by Red Simpson “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts“Before She Made Me Crawl” by Sean Burns “Crazy Arms”“Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” “Invitation to the Blues” “Swinging Doors”“Old Men” by Corb Lund “Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days” by Jesse Daniel“Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” by Sunny Sweeney “For You & I” by Garrett T Capps“SIGNED, SOBER YOU” by HARDY “Cows Around” by Corb Lund

... or how I traveled with kids on summer break, and all I got was this grape snow cone. This week, the Dads talk about the season of family vacations. While these trips are a tremendous amount of work, all the research and our lasting memories suggest that, although these journeys aren’t exactly vacations, the family trip is incredibly valuable to the family unit. This episode explores some of the research — both academic and anecdotal — that supports our theory that these trips are great for families (if only in the long term), as well as some of the great country songs that can help us through the grind of the summer family vacation or family trip.Show Notes01:08: How do we define the family trip vs. a vacation? Well, Google and the all-powerful AI summary help us out by delivering a clear and concise explanation. 02:08: Benefits of a Family Trip: While it’s exhausting, research seems to back the idea of taking a family trip. It keeps our family talking, helps our kids learn and enhances the bond between partners, no matter what was said when the directions were not followed exactly. 03:58: The Brutality of Traveling With Children: As a Stay-at-Home-Dad and “Default Parent,” Dave feels that family trips are often like business trips. So it’s just parenting on the road as you deal with the “brutality of traveling with children.”06:28: Content Warning: The first mention of vomit. 08:33: Content Warning: The second mention of vomit.9:39: Content Warning: The third mention of vomit.11:35: Family Team-Building on the Family Trip: The idea of working together as a family during these trips helps the family grow together -- working as a team makes you a better family. 12:46: Dave’s Notorious Family Trip to Sequoia National Park and the Fisher Price Toy Lantern.14:50: What is the best place to stay during a family trip? The rental house vs the hotel seems to be the debate. While the space and privacy seem to win out, the breakfast buffet is a huge plus.20:40: Do Family Trips Need to Be Educational? Research suggests that educational trips make kids smarter, but do trips need to be explicitly educational for kids to extract value from the trip? The Dads touch on how just changing it up a bit, doing things you want to do and working through the difficulties on the road provides the real educational value — and how Dad Stories (read: lies about things on the side of the road) are critical. 27:32: Content Warning: The fourth mention of vomit. 29:50: Conquering the Family Trip: The Dads discuss packing, planning spreadsheets, and other key tactics. 32:19: Content Warning: The fifth mention of vomit, and this one is intense. 33:14: Giving our Kids a 90s Summer: Is this possible? Should it be? 40:27: The Songs of the Summer: The Dads debate the greatest country music for the summer. As well as a few songs for cleaning up vomit. 51:17: Change My Mind: Donnie attempts to change Dave’s mind about using profanity in front of the kids. It’s a great f**ing conversation. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the ShowGood Time - Alan JacksonChattahoochee - Alan Jackson Hot Summer Day - Turnpike Troubadors/John Hartford Things Have Gone to Pieces - George Jones Honky Tonkin’ for Life - Hannah Juanita Cold Beer & Country Music - Zach TopGood Times & Tan Lines - Zach Top Denim & Diamonds - Nikki Lane It’s a Great Day to Be Alive - Travis TrittReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by MoodmodeVacation or Trip? A Helpful Guide for Parents - M. Blazoned, Huffington PostNuclearMeltdown - Jim DalrympleWhy You Should Travel With Your Kids - Jim Dalrymple, Institute of Family Studies The Billy Bob’s Texas Step and Repeat StoryThe Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad - Shannon CarpenterFamily Leisure Satisfaction and Satisfaction with Family - Journal of Leisure Research LifeProfanity Can Sometimes Be the Best Medicine, Increasing Pain Tolerance by ~33% - Katie Brown, Psychiatrist.comOn Bullshit - Harry G. Frankfurt

With the Holiday season upon us, here are our favorite Christmas songs. We have songs by classic country artists, new renditions of the classics, original compositions, and some that just make us laugh and smile at the joy of the Christmas season. Grab a glass of eggnog, sit back and enjoy the sounds of a Country Christmas. Mentioned in the Show: Desert Sun Morgan Wallen Article Morgan Wallen Stagecoach Performance "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" from "Home Alone" "Hard Candy Christmas" Movie Clip Show Notes: 5:57 Dad Life Soundcheck - Dave talks about "The World is On Fire" by American Aquarium and Mick explains why Morgan Wallen is the Entertainer of the Year. 12:09 HARDY Report - HARDY and Mick finally have something in common as the former prepares for life as a #girldad! 13:08 Farm Boy Update - Preparing the urban homestead for winter by chopping up leaves and cutting firewood. 15:35 The Dads share their favorite Christmas songs. While there are many tried and true classics, some may surprise you. Thank you for listening. You can find back episodes and all of our playlists via our webpage. Make sure you are following us on Instagram and Facebook. Feedback and comments can be sent to The Dads and most importantly have a very Merry Christmas! References: Intro Music:“Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode HARDY Report Theme Music: “Frantic” by Lemon Music Studio Farm Boy Update Theme Music: “The Wheels on the Bus Rockabilly Style (instrumental)” by Mike Cole "The World is on Fire" by American Aquarium "Thought You Should Know" by Morgan Wallen "Joy to the World" by Dolly Parton "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" by Randy Travis "Silent Night" by George Strait "Frosty the Snowman" by Willie Nelson "Pretty Paper" by Willie Nelson "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee "The Little Drummer Boy" by Johnny Cash "White Christmas" by Ryan Larkins "If We Make it Through December" by Merle Haggard "Two Step Around the Christmas Tree" by Suzy Bogguss "Two Step Around the Christmas Tree" by Blake Shelton "Country Christmas" by Loretta Lynn "Country Christmas" by Harper Grace "The Cowboy Christmas Ball" by Michael Martin Murphy "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Koe Wetzel "Christmas Again" by HunterGirl "Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton "Hard Candy Christmas" by Zach Top "Fancy Like Christmas" by Walker Hayes "All I Want for Christmas Dear is You" by Travis Tritt "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley "Blue Christmas" by <a href="https://www.koewetzelmusic.com/" tar...

This was our first live podcast recording with some of our listeners as guests. In a ballroom at HomeDadCon in St. Louis, the Dads gathered with four fellow at-home dads for the ultimate country music bourbon showdown between Chris Stapleton (Traveller Whiskey) and Ryan Bingham (Bingham's Bourbon). We taste-tested their bourbon brands, sampled their music, and engaged in a lively, bourbon-soaked debate that we're sharing with you here. Take a listen and let us know who YOU think does country music and bourbon better. Mentioned in this episode: HomeDadCon Home Dad Chat Podcast Parenting Day From Hell Episode and Playlist Halestorm "Starting Over" Article on Whiskey Riff Show Notes: 5:30: Dad Life Sound Check - The Dads talk about "War Inside of Me" by Benjamin Tod and Lost Dog Street Band and "Disaster" by the The Red Clay Strays. 13:40: Farm Boy Update- Yellowstone the chicken went to live with another family because her coop mates are a--holes. 16:15: HARDY Update- Congrats to HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, who are expecting their first child! TBD whether "ONE BEER" played a role…. 18:00: The Country Music Bourbon Showdown. Please share your feedback on the Socials or via email at countrymusicdads@gmail.com. All of our content is available at the Country Music Dads Website, countrymusicdads.com. References: Intro Music:“Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode HARDY Report Theme Music: “Frantic” by Lemon Music Studio Farm Boy Update Theme Music: “The Wheels on the Bus Rockabilly Style (instrumental)” by Mike Cole “War Inside of Me” by Lost Dog Street Band “Disaster” by The Red Clay Strays "ONE BEER” by HARDY feat. Lauren Alaina & Devin Dawson "Hallelujah" by Ryan Bingham "Dollar a Day" by Ryan Bingham "Tell My Mother I Miss Her So" by Ryan Bingham "Sunrise" by Ryan Bingham "Bread and Water" by Ryan Bingham "Southside of Heaven" by Ryan Bingham "Starting Over" by Chris Stapleton "BLOW" by Ed Sheeran with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars "Maggie's Song" by Chris Stapleton "Think I'm in Love With You" by Chris Stapleton "Joy of My Life" by Chris Stapleton "Joy" by Santana and Chris Stapleton "Honky Tonk Hall of Fame" by George Strait and Chris Stapleton "You Should Probably Leave" by Chris Stapleton "Fire Away" by Chris Stapleton

The second half of the fifth season of the "Yellowstone" TV series is slated to come out on November 10th. In preparation, the Dads compiled a list of the best country songs featured on the show over the years. Take a listen as you prepare for Yellowstone's return and let us know which of your favorites we missed! Mentioned in the Episode: Underwood Family Farms National Finals Rodeo The Venice West Whiskey Riff article: Yellowstone is my adult WubbaNub WubbaNub Mutt Nation Show Notes: 07:31: Farmboy Update - Harvest season is upon us, so please thank a farmer. 10:28: Dad Life Soundcheck - The Dads talk about "I Never Lie" by Zach Top and "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" by Barbara Mandrell. 15:34: HARDY Report - Dave discusses HARDY singing the unreleased song "Dog Ears" at Mutt Nation with Miranda Lambert. 19:23: The second half of the fifth season of the "Yellowstone" series is slated to come out on November 10th. The Dads cannot overlook how important music is to the show's success. Therefore we compiled a list of the best country songs featured on the show over the years to prepare you for the upcoming season. Thank you for listening. You can find back episodes and our playlists on Spotify and via our webpage. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. Correspondence can be sent to countrymusicdads@gmail.com. Most importantly, please give us a 5-star review and share the show with all of your friends. References: Intro Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode HARDY Report Theme Music: “Frantic” by Lemon Music Studio Farm Boy Update Theme Music: “The Wheels on the Bus Rockabilly Style (instrumental)” by Mike Cole "I Never Lie" by Zach Top "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" by Barbara Mandrell "Whiskey and You" by Chris Stapleton "Sleeping Dogs" by Blackberry Smoke "Last of My Kind" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Pound Unit "This Way of Life" by Garrett Bradford "Pearl Snaps" by Jason Boland and the Stragglers "Far From Home" by Aubrie Sellers "Lady May" by Tyler Childers "All I See Is You" by Shane Smith and the Saints "Drunken Poet's Dream" by Hayes Carll "Hold My Halo" by Lainey Wilson "No Horse to Ride" by Luke Grimes "Cowpoke" by Colter Wall "Chess" by Dani Rose "Goodbye Yesterday" by Billy Joe Shaver "Summertime Blues" by Zach Bryan

We are so grateful to interview Art Eddy for our show! Art is the host of one of the premiere podcasts for Dads, "The Art of Fatherhood". Art has interviewed over 500 Dads over the years about their fatherhood journeys, and we are so honored to get him on the other side of the microphone this week. Mentioned in the Show: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Art of Fatherhood Art's Interview with Walker Hayes Gabb Wireless Show Notes: 8:16: Farm Boy Update - Mick got some rain and Yellowstone the chicken has completely recovered from her brush with death. 9:10: HARDY Report - Dave explains how a sippy cup made "BOOTS" one of his favorite songs. 13:00: In the interview with Art Eddy we learn why he does what he does for the "Brotherhood of Fatherhood" and how Walker Hayes became one of his favorite guests. Art also shares what he has learned from his guests over the years and the most profound piece of parenting advice he has ever heard. 24:20: Dad Life Sound Check - Art joined us on this segment and talks about "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and how Taylor Swift's "Never Grow Up" lives rent free in his head. Mick shares how "I Am Not Okay" by Jelly Roll is actually a parenting song. Dave shares his connection to "Ghost In This House" By Alison Krauss. Thank you for listening. You can find back episodes and our playlist on Spotify and via our webpage. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. Correspondence can be sent to countrymusicdads@gmail.com. Most importantly, please give us a 5-star review and share the show with all of your friends. References: Intro Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode HARDY Report Theme Music: “Frantic” by Lemon Music Studio Farm Boy Update Theme Music: “The Wheels on the Bus Rockabilly Style (instrumental)” by Mike Cole "I Am Not Okay" by Jelly Roll "BOOTS" by HARDY "Fancy Like" by Walker Hayes "Chapel" by Walker Hayes "Don't Let Her" by Walker Hayes "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift "Ghost in This House" by Alison Krauss