Whiskey Riff Raff

Australian country artist Wade Forster joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about growing up in the Australian outback, rodeo life, and the long road to country music. Before pursuing music, Wade worked just about every job you can imagine, including rugby player, rodeo cowboy, HVAC tech, and ranch hand while living nearly 22 hours from the nearest major city. He shares what life is really like in rural Australia, from dealing with kangaroos and dangerous wildlife to the culture differences between Australia and the United States. Wade also talks about getting bullied growing up for listening to country music, having a crush on Reba McEntire, why he never connected with pop country, and how rodeo culture shaped who he is today. Plus we dive into some hilarious differences between Australia and America including why Australians tailgate after events instead of before and the truth behind some of the stereotypes. Subscribe for more conversations with your favorite country artists and rising stars. www.whiskeyriff.com www.shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leon Majcen and Sam Stoane are both stepping into defining years and they’re doing it their own way. Leon opens up about being raised by Bosnian refugee parents, the promise to retire his mom with music, almost quitting after 2020, and why he plans to release two to three albums a year for the next five years. Sam shares what could be the biggest year of her life with a debut album, a wedding and a baby all at once. She talks defending California country, being one of the only Greek artists in the genre, and the legendary influences shaping her sound. https://www.whiskeyriff.com https://shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back for 2026 🎙️ Kicking off the year with Ernest talking community, collaboration, and growing up in country music. We dive into his upcoming album Deep Blue and even share a few Willie Nelson stories. Take a listen now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. https://www.whiskeyriff.com https://shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Braxton Keith, honky tonk country singer and rising star, joins us to talk life on the road, music, and finding balance in a crazy schedule. He shares what it’s been like performing 150 shows a year, how his band became like family, and the story behind his hit song “Cozy.” Braxton also opens up about embracing traditional country, navigating the modern music world, including his thoughts on AI in music, and creating his character Kick Stanley and the “Tonk News” brand. Plus, he clears up the Toby Keith question, talks about his family of dentists, and shares how he avoids burnout while staying busy offstage. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Underage sale prohibited. This episode is presented by Nicokick. Use code WHISKEYRIFF for 20% off logged-in orders at Nicokick.com. Download the podcast on iTunes by searching “Whiskey Riff Raff." We’re also available on Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you can find us. https://www.whiskeyriff.com https://shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Larry Fleet, country singer and Black Buffalo ambassador, joins us to talk new music, faith, sobriety, and some downright wild stories. He shares what to expect from his upcoming February record, how he connects with fans around the world, and why he still writes drinking songs despite stepping away from alcohol. Larry also opens up about the role God plays in his music… and tells us about the UFO he saw, his ghost encounter, and why he believes in Bigfoot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Isaac Gibson, lead singer of 49 Winchester, details the bands success over the last few years as they've come a long way from Virginia while building a loyal fan base. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Benjamin Tod opens up about faith, songwriting, and staying grounded while country keeps changing. He talks about walking away from the darkness, leaning into Christianity, and why staying true matters more than chasing streams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Brent Cobb stops by the podcast to talk about having his music featured on the hit series 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman,' mentoring Luke Combs and the Red Clay Strays and watching them take off, a wild night at a Grammys after party, how his young son inspired him to release his rock record 'Ain't Rocked In A While,' how his incredibly talented cousin, producer Dave Cobb, produced his very first album, a story about how Tyler Childers once opened for him and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas country legend Aaron Watson stops by the podcast to talk about coming up in the Texas music scene and how that shaped his perspective of country music and the Nashville machine, dealing with record executives, being self-sufficient and taking a unique approach to his career, current country music beefs, how he started his tailgate talks on social media and the success that the videos have had online, playing the American Rodeo alongside Post Malone and what that experience was like and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Worthington stops by the podcast to talk about his sophomore album 'When I Write The Song,' how he loves sad country songs but has been scared to cut them in case they come true, walking up and down Broadway and listening to the live bands, how Nashville has never lost its magic, meeting his wife deer hunting, why he still believes in making a full and complete album, his love for Zach Top and the traditional country revival, being from Texas and his musical influences and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Jamey Johnson stops by the podcast to talk about his time in the Marines and playing music at that time, listening to contemporary country music and how he enjoys artists like Morgan Wallen, working from the Cash cabin to create his new album 'Midnight Gasoline,' how he wrote "What A View," meeting his now-wife and proposing the second day he knew her, his relationship with viral sensation Oliver Anthony and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Hannah Dasher stops by the podcast to talk about how her presence on TikTok and her cooking show has helped fans discover her music, the struggles of being a fully independent artist, what it's like to be a woman in the industry and how challenging that can be, her thoughts on Beyoncé and she wishes she would've fully gone country and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanner Usrey joins the podcast to talk about how a car accident jumpstarted his country music career, his biggest musical influences, his new album 'These Days,' how TikTok has changed the music industry, being a road dog, having his music featured in hit TV shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman' and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Ashley McBryde joins the podcast to talk about coming to Nashville and grinding as a young artist before getting a record deal at 30 years old, growing up in Arkansas with a father who was a doctor and a preacher, how Eric Church played a roll in her success, concept albums, getting sober, new music and when fans might expect a new album and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Southall frontman Read Southall stops by the podcast to talk about the band's 10 years in the red dirt scene, why they changed their name, the making of their 2023 self-titled album, what it's like working with mainstream artists like Chase Rice, growing up in Oklahoma and how that inspired his love for country music, when fans can expect new music and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Willow Avalon joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Georgia and moving to California, and eventually New York City, to pursue music at the young age of 15 , honing her skills as a brilliant songwriter and some of her musical inspirations, singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach, her debut album 'Southern Belle Raisin' Hell,' her plans for future music and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Shelby & Quinn intro 11:55 Willow interview starts 37:10 Willow talks about Zach Bryan 50:20 Willow explains mugshot on her debut album cover See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dierks Bentley joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Broken Branches' and some of his favorite songs on the tracklist, the Hot Country Knights and adding humor to his music, being friends with Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, having a hobby like flying, being a dad, hangover cures, sports and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano stops by the podcast to talk all things racing, some of his goals for his career going forward, his feuds with fellow drivers over the years, life off the track, his impressive work with the Joey Logano Foundation, his favorite country music artists and songs and much more. Quinn and Shelby also discuss CMA Fest 2025 and how it's changed for the worse over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, the legend himself, Tracy Lawrence, joins the podcast to talk about what it was like making music in the 90's and some of the legends he has worked with over the years, playing Rock the Country and some of the other festivals he loves going to, hosting his own 'TL's Road House' podcast, recently headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium, winning awards and having radio hits, his focus on giving back with his annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Koe Wetzel returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent album '9 Lives,' when fans might expect to hear more new music, what it's been like gaining mainstream notoriety and working more in Nashville, having such a passionate fan base, becoming a dad soon, going on tour with Hardy this summer, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.