Ep. 80: Working with Lana Del Ray and Recurve Bow Hunting with Luke Laird
This week Reid and Dan host grammy winning songwriter Luke Laird back out in God's Country. The three of them cover an array of topics ranging from getting young kids into the outdoors, finding song inspiration in a tree stand and meeting Dolly Parton for the first time. Luke shares wisdom from his time in seminary school and how keeping God as his north star throughout his time in Nashville. The guys mix it up with the gravorite this week being a song they co-wrote with Luke that has never been heard before. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 79: Homemade Live Wells, Road Life, and Catching Bass with Cody Jinks
This week Reid and Dan host multi-platinum artist and outdoorsman, Cody Jinks, out in God's Country. Cody shares his love for fishing with the guys, where it came from, and what he's doing to pass this along to his kids. He breaks down the process of his redneck live well he built for his jon boat and gives a tutorial on how listeners can do the same for less than $200. They discuss life on the road, balancing family, and how he's built the monstrous career that he has, from the ground up. Cody shares insight into his next record that comes out in July and ends with a gravorite that will make you wanna call your mama. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 78: Doubling in the Midwest and a Tennessee Turkey Season Recap
This week Reid and Dan recap the last few months of chasing turkeys across the country and give the comical antics that help them snag a few long beards this season. The brothers answer some fan questions and give further insight into their lives as dads, songwriters, and outdoorsmen. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 77: Farm Life, Horse Hobbying, and Bow Hunting with The Castellows
This week Reid and Dan host Georgia Trio, The Castellows, out in God’s Country. Lily, Powell, and Ellie share their love for bow hunting whitetail, fishing, and turkey hunting. There is a contentious conversation on who kills the biggest deer and other pressing questions that will have you laughing out loud as you are listening. They share what growing up on their farm in Georgia looked like and how they had to drag one sister to Nashville because she never wanted to leave. All five of them discuss the musical dynamic of siblings and how the harmonies of siblings are unparalleled. The episode ends with some of the most beautiful harmonies you’ve ever heard and an Emmy Lou Harris gravorite that’s one of the best yet. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 76: Ginseng Hunting, Bluegrass Music, and Writing Hit Songs for Jason Aldean with John Morgan
This week Reid and Dan Isbell host multi #1 songwriter and artist, John Morgan, out in God’s Country. The guys dive in on what it looks like for John to juggle road life with a newborn and how his three kids inspire him to continue his journey as an artist. John hails from North Carolina and they talk through what growing up hunting in the mountains looked like and some updates on how the people in the area are recovering from the 2024 devastating hurricanes. He breaks down what Ginseng hunting looks like in their culture and the different ways people benefit from their findings. John’s Nashville story is the most interesting one you will hear on this podcast and tune in to hear how a random phone call from Jason Aldean changed his life. The episode ends with a Keith Whitley gravorite and we’re still not over it. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged, first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.