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Country Music Dads
Hosted by Country Music Dads · EN
The parenting podcast with a twang. We’re driving a highly subjective, comically contrarian, often irreverent conversation about fatherhood and country music for people who have a passion for both. Join us for interviews, analysis, hot takes, and unhinged rants on the most pressing issues in the world of parenting and country music.
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Don't Call Me "Mr. Mom," Lonestar
Oct 2, 202400:42:15Tap to summarizeThe Dads discuss the complicated and sometimes controversial phrase, "Mr. Mom," which also happens to be the name of Lonestar's early-2000's hit song. In the stay-at-home dad world, this phrase is bound to get certain people as riled up as George Jones getting pulled over. We talk about why that is, and what we as active, engaged fathers can do about it. The Country Music Dads share their own experiences hearing that moniker, and only get slightly riled up. This episode was so important, Mick showered for it. And you can totally tell, even over audio. Mentioned in This Episode: "One More Last Chance" music video Dad's Book Club US Surgeon General Study on Parental Mental Health Mr. Mom Movie Dr. Noelle Chesley Lonestar Mr. Mom Video Shannon Carpenter Article Show Notes: 4:21 - Dad Life Sound Check: The Dad's Talk about the Songs "One More Last Chance" by Vince Gill and "Are You Sure Hank Done It That Way" by Waylon Jennings and how they relate to their kids and their parenting styles. 9:05 - HARDY Report: HARDY did an acoustic version of "Father's Son" with Stephen Wilson Jr. and I think it is the first song to be on our playlist twice. 12:10 - Farm Boy Update: Mick laments the fact that it is way too dry in Kansas City. 13:00: The Dads talk about Lonestar's hit song "Mr. Mom." In the stay-at-home dad world this phrase is bound to get certain people as riled up as George Jones getting pulled over. We talk about why that can be for some dads. The Country Music Dads share their own experiences on the subject. 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 "One More Last Chance" by Vince Gill "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" by Waylon Jennings "Father's Son - Acoustic" by Stephen Wilson Jr. featuring HARDY "Rain is a Good Thing" by Luke Bryan "Mr. Mom" by Lonestar
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Small Towns, Hard Work, and Giant Hay Bales With Officer Isaiah Lemasters
Sep 19, 202400:48:18Tap to summarizeSmall town living, hard work, and hay are common themes in country music. We learn how all of these things came together to give the Country Music Dads their biggest social media post to date. Our guest is the star of that social media post: Officer Isaiah Lemasters from the Missouri Highway Patrol. Perhaps better known (on the internet) as the hay bale-lifting cop, Officer Lemasters joins us to talk about his viral video, small town life, and a little country music. Mentioned in This Episode: CMA Nominations for Song of the Year: I Had Some Help "Rock Band" on Playstation 3 The Viral Hay Bale Reel Isaiah LeMasters' Instagram page Show Notes: 5:08 - Dad Life Sound Check: The Dad's talk about the songs "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone and "Troubadour"" by George Strait 10:48 - HARDY Report: Dave got tickets through one of our favorite friends of the show Country Cutler to see ERNEST and he is hoping that HARDY shows up for a collaboration. 14:15 - Farm Boy Update: One of Mick's chickens had a near death experience. 16:39 - The Dads' guest on this episode is Officer Isaiah Lemasters from the Missouri Highway Patrol. Small town living, hard work and hay are common themes in country music. We learn how all of these things came together to give the Country Music Dads their biggest social media post to date. 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 Had Some Help" by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen "Troubadour" by George Strait "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair" by George Jones "Creep" by Radiohead "Creep" by ERNEST feat. HARDY "Drinking Class" by Lee Brice "Ain't Worth the Whiskey" by Cole Swindell
Transcribe →5 Montgomery Gentry Songs You Can Roll Through Life With
Sep 4, 202400:47:11Tap to summarizeThis week, the Dads take a deep dive into one of Mick's all-time favorite artists: Montgomery Gentry. The 5 songs we analyze build a life narrative that any dad can relate to, whether you're a Montgomery Gentry superfan (Mick) or a Montgomery Gentry newb (Dave). Take a listen and "roll with me" as we unpack some of the biggest hits from this early aughts country music super-duo. Mentioned in This Episode: Scooter's Jungle Charlie Vergos Rendezvous Sun Studio Grand Ole Country Bunker Sassafras Saloon Caleb Pressley Interview with HARDY Show Notes: 11:00 - Dad Life Sound Check: The Dad's Talk about the Songs "Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old)" by Garth Brooks and "Yes Ma'am, He Found Me In A Honky Tonk"" by Summer Dean. 15:35 - HARDY Report: Dave talks about his favorite HARDY song of all time and how it has become his white whale because he has never seen it performed live. 20:06 - Farm Boy Update: Mick lost his lawnmower 21:40: The Dads take a deep dive into one of Mick's all time favorite country music artists: Montgomery Gentry. Mick explains how many of their biggest hits form a life narrative. Dave shares how he wasn't the most familiar with the group but realized that he can relate to much of their music. 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 "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" by Garth Brooks "Yes Ma'am, He Found Me in a Honky Tonk" by Summer Dean "My Kinda Livin'" by HARDY feat. Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers "One In Every Crowd" by Montgomery Gentry "Back When I Knew It All" by Montgomery Gentry "Roll With Me" by Montgomery Gentry "My Town" by Montgomery Gentry "Something to be Proud Of" by Montgomery Gentry "Lucky Man" by Montgomery Gentry
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The 8-Hour All-Female Country Playlist With Macey Isaacs
Aug 14, 202400:55:20Tap to summarizeWe are joined by Macey Isaacs on this episode. Macey is a standup comedian in Los Angeles, Co-Host of the SSRI'M OK Podcast and the curator of an 8-hour all-female country playlist on Spotify. Mentioned in This Episode: MaceyIsaacs.com SSRI'M OK podcast Dolly Parton's America podcast Macey Isaacs' all-female country playlist Article from The Pudding about female artist airplay on country radio Jo Dee Messina and Cole Swindell award show collaboration Ethan Hawke video about playing the fool I Love Lucy - Chocolate Factory Show Notes: We are joined by Macey Isaacs on this episode. Macey is a standup comedian in Los Angeles, Co-Host of the SSRI'M Ok Podcast and the curator of an 8 hour all female country playlist on Spotify. 24:10 - HARDY Report: Dave talks about "Six Feet Under" (Caleigh's Song) on this episode 26:47 - Farm boy Update: Mick share's a story about what Macey deemed to be a suicidal snapping turtle 30:39 - Dad Life Sound Check: Macey joins the Dads and they discuss songs by Jo Dee Messina, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen, and Pam Tillis. You can find the Country Music Dads playlist on Spotify and via our webpage. You can find all of our back episodes on our website countrymusicdads.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. And 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 "Body Like a Back Road" by Sam Hunt "Suspicious Minds" by Dwight Yoakam "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette "Hunt You Down" by Kaitlin Butts "Six Feet Under (Caleigh's Song)" by HARDY "Lesson in Leavin" by Jo Dee Messina "Rodeo Clown" by Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen "Maybe It Was Memphis" by Pam Tillis "wait in the truck" by HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson
Transcribe →"As Good As I Once Was:" Toby Keith's Anthem for Middle-Aged Dads
Jul 31, 202400:39:16Tap to summarizeThe Dads talk about Toby Keith's longest running #1 song, "As Good As I Once Was." Ultimately they need to decide if the lyrics in the song title are true OR ask themselves if they were ever any good in the first place? Mentioned in this Episode: Toby Keith's Number One Songs Dani Rose Songs Western Queensland Trapping Men's Health Article about how 37 is middle age Nostalgia Article As Good As I Once Was Music Video Show Notes: 7:05 - Dad Life Sound Check; The Dad's talk about the songs "Chess" by Dani Rose and "Cuckoo" by Stephen Wilson Jr. 12:00 - HARDY Report: The Quit Album comes out soon and Dave is full of nervous excitement 14:42 - Farm Boy Update: Mick discovered that they have a follower in Australia and are kinda excited that they have gone international 17:05 The Dads talk about Toby Keith's longest running #1 song, "As Good As I Once Was." Ultimately they need to decide if the lyrics in the song title are true OR ask themselves if they were ever any good in the first place? You can find the playlist on Spotify and via our webpage. You can find all of our back episodes on our website countrymusicdads.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. And 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 "Chess" by Dani Rose "Cuckoo" by Stephen Wilson Jr. "Quit!!" by HARDY "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith
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The "Home Dad Chat" Podcast Goes Country
Jul 17, 202400:58:11Tap to summarizeThe Dads are joined by the hosts of the Home Dad Chatpodcast, Brock Lusch and Danny Mercer. Home Dad Chat is the official podcast of the National At Home Dad Network . Mentioned in this Episode: Home Dad Con Chris Stapleton's Traveller Whiskey Ryan Bingham's Bingham's Bourbon "There I Ruined It" on Instagram: Conway Fitty "Beat Bugs" on Netflix Fathering Together Father's Eve #NoDadAlone Show Notes: 7:05 - HARDY Report: We were not going to do a HARDY Report this episode but Brock became a HARDY fan because of this segment and it had to be done. 14:35 - Dad Life Sound Check: The Dads turned this segment over to their guests. Brock and Danny shared songs from Conway Twitty, Tracy Lawrence, Rodney Atkins, Billy Currington and Toby Keith 32:02 - Main Segment: The Dads learn about all of the ways that the National At Home Dad Network provides resources for all dads to build community, find mentors and learn from their peers. The best way to see everything they have to offer is to visit and join their Facebook group National At Home Dad Network Facebook Group. You can find the Country Music Dads Playlist on Spotify and via our webpage. You can find all of our back episodes on our website countrymusicdads.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. And most importantly, please give us a 5-star review and share the show with all of your friends. Sources: Intro Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode HARDY Report Theme Music: “Frantic” by Lemon Music Studio "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty "Time Marches On" by Tracy Lawrence "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins "People Are Crazy" by Billy Currington "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals "Texas Hold 'Em" by Beyonce
Transcribe →"A Boy Named Sue:" Parenting Genius or Deadbeat Dad?
Jul 3, 2024Tap to summarizeThe Dads break down the Johnny Cash Classic "A Boy Named Sue." They talk about the song's uniqueness, its backstory and its cultural significance. Mentioned in this Episode: Huberman Lab podcast Sleep series "A Better Man" by Michael Ian Black "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth Angela Duckworth's TED Talk about Grit Video of Johnny Cash performing "A Boy Named Sue" at San Quentin Video of Shel Silverstein performing "A Boy Named Sue" with Johnny Cash Show Notes: 8:48 - Dad Life Sound Check Mick shares how water represents so many of the things we like about summer. with the help of Brad Paisley. Dave is burning the candle at both ends and just needs some quality sleep, with the help of Koe Wetzel. 14:40 - HARDY Report Dave talks about HARDY's latest single "Psycho". 17:33 - Farm Boy Update Mick has lightened his load around the urban homestead by teaching his son to use the chainsaw. 19:45 - The Dads get into whether or not "A Boy Named Sue" is a parenting triumph or failure. Along the way they discuss some parenting techniques and habits that may have run their course and no longer work in today's world. You will also learn some of the backstory of how this poem written by Shel Silverstein became a song in the first place. Be sure to watch the clip of Johnny and Shel singing it together. You can find the playlist on Spotify and via our website. You can find all of our back episodes on our webpage www.countrymusicdads.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @countrymusicdads. And most importantly, please give us a 5-star review and share the show with all of your friends. Sources: 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 "Water" by Brad Paisley "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley feat. Alison Krauss "Creeps" by Koe Wetzel "Psycho" by HARDY "A Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash
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