Country Music Dads is BACK for Season 2! And we are kicking things off by talking about the change (or lack thereof) that often accompanies the start of a new year. “New Year, new me” we say in January before seeing the “same ol’ me” staring back at us in the mirror in March. But is that such a bad thing? George Jones and Dierks Bentley provide support via two songs separated by 40 years but with the same name (different spelling), “Same Ole Me.” The Dads wrestle with self-improvement vs. self-acceptance, change vs. growth, and bro country vs. traditional country. We also discuss changes to the podcast itself. What is different for Season 2, what is staying the same, and what, Dear Listener, do you have to look forward to when you follow the Country Music Dads? True to form, it’ll be the same ole show, but a little bit different. Show Notes: 02:12: Dave shares a preview of Season 2 of the podcast: what has changed, what is staying the same, and how feedback from our early-adopting listeners has influenced our plans. 06:26: Meet Country Music Dads’ new co-host: Donnie C. Cutler! 08:22: Dave and Donnie discuss George Jones’ “Same Ole Me,” Dierks Bentley’s “Same ‘Ol Me,” how they think about goal-setting, personal change, and growth, and how their pursuit of improvement could influence their kids. 35:02: The Dad Life Sound Check: Donnie shares how the competing pressures of life on the road and family life in Jeremy Pinnell’s “Night Time Eagle” resonate with his own attempts to balance self-care pursuits and being there for the bedtime routine. Dave admits that “Halo” is his favorite Beyonce song and that Joshua Ray Walker’s highly countrified rendition of it takes him back to a simpler time before kids when weddings were ragers. 45:41: In our new, recurring segment called “Change My Mind,” Donnie posits that Bro Country is BAD for the country music genre. Self-proclaimed “recovering bro country aficionado” Dave attempts to convince him otherwise. Mentioned in the Show: Country Music Dads podcast Season 1, Episode 9: “ Country Cutler Talks Parenting, Country Music in LA and Strawberry Pie For Breakfast ” The Country Cutler Substack newsletter " Atomic Habits " by James Clear The Marfa Tapes Dierks’ bluegrass album, “ Up On The Ridge ” from 2010 HomeDadCon : the annual convention for at-home dads The backlash surrounding the “Bluey” Season 3 "Exercise" episode Eddie Izzard on British vs. American films 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: Intro Music:⁠⁠“ ⁠⁠Dark Country Rock⁠⁠ ” by Moodmode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ " Same Ole Me " by George Jones " Same Ol' Me " by Dierks Bentley " Forever and Ever, Amen " by Randy Travis " She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy " by Kenny Chesney " Some Beach " by Blake Shelton " I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair " by George Jones " Don't Give Up on Me " by Jason Aldean " Night Time Eagle " by Jeremy Pinnell “ Halo ” by Beyonce " Halo " by Joshua Ray Walker " Cuz I Love You " by Joshua Ray Walker " Dumpster Diving " by Joshua Ray Walker " Canyon " by Joshua Ray Walker " Cruise " by Florida Georgia Line " I Had Some Help " by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen…

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 Koe Wetzel…

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…

The 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…

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. 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…

This 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…

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. 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…

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? 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…

The Dads are joined by the hosts of the Home Dad Chat podcast, 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…

The 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…

We are super excited to have our first guest. Joining us is Donnie C. Cutler: better known as Country Cutler on Instagram and Substack. Donnie shares his insights on the LA Country Music scene, having a dad in charge of the household and whether or not strawberry pie is acceptable for breakfast. Mentioned in this episode: Country Cutler's Substack and article about the HARDY show " Creating Country Music: Fabricating Authenticity " by Richard A. Peterson The Grand Ole Echo The Desert Five Spot Saddle Mountain Post Honky Tonk Times Show Notes: 11:20 Dad Life Sound Check: Donnie talks about being there when your kids need you. Mick shares how grandpa's farm provides such a strong foundation for the younger generations. Dave wonders which bottle is being taken away, the whiskey or the baby's? 21:22 Farm Boy Update: The strawberry and cherry season was brief this year... but, there was pie. 23:23 HARDY Report: Dave tells the story of having his gallbladder removed a couple years ago after a HARDY show but blames the spicy ramen his brother-in-law gave him at 1am. 30:20: The Dads and Country Cutler talk about how country music tells a story, the Southern California influence on country music, how Donnie's dad was featured in a newspaper story on "Mr. Moms" and how to introduce your kids to the music you like. They wrap things up with a lightning round and Donnie gets the first question wrong in Mick's opinion. 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 " Monsters " by Molly Kruse " No. 7 Road " by The Castellows " Take This Bottle " by Cody Jinks " Epic " by Faith No More " Give Heaven Some Hell " by HARDY " Space Nachos " by Parry Grip " The Bird Hunters " by Turnpike Troubadours " TRUCK BED " by HARDY 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.…

Father's Day is almost upon us and the Dads figured every father needs some tunes to listen to while he is practicing his well-deserved self-care. So whether you are watching the grill or watching your kids mow the lawn we've got the Playlist to help you celebrate yourself. Mentioned in This Episode: Stay-at-Home Dad Book Club Otter Pops HARDY on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Gary Allan "Tough Little Boys" Music Video Show Notes: 09:52 Dad Life Sound Check - Dave is trying to wrap his head around being master of ceremonies for the summer instead of shipping the kids off to camp. Mick starts wondering about the bucket list differences between younger and older adults. 17:46 HARDY Report - Hardy appears on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and gives a free show that Dave attends afterwards 21:54 Farm Boy Update - Mick had a critter eat his new green beans and he is not happy about it. 23:21 The Dads share the eleven best songs to listen to on Father's Day. The list they put together is pretty wide ranging as it spans 35 years of different country music styles celebrating all things Dad and Father's. Believe it or not they only had one song show up on both of their lists. Can you guess which one it was? 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 " Don’t Take Much " by Jackson Dean " I Want to Do It All " by Terri Clark " That's My Job " by Conway Twitty " Steak Night at the Prairie Rose " by Silverada " Tough Little Boys " by Gary Allan " Even Though I'm Leaving " by Luke Combs " Daddy's Hands " by Holly Dunn " The Dollar " by Jamey Johnson " My Front Porch Looking In " by Lonestar " Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore " by Chris Stapleton " Watching You " by Rodney Atkins " Drive (For Daddy Gene) " by Alan Jackson " Love Without End, Amen " by George Strait 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 us a 5-star review and share the show with all of your friends.…

The Dads break down one of Shania's biggest hits and answer the question guys have wrestled with for the past 25 years: if brains, looks, and a car don't impress Shania, what does? Mentioned in This Episode: The Dad Time Out Show Hardy Commencement Speech at MTSU "That Don't Impress Me Much" Video Shania Twain Documentary on Netflix Show Notes: 12:18 Dad Life Sound Check - After dealing with a potential bullying situation with one of the boys Dave felt like he needed a drink. Mick realized that he wouldn't be able to celebrate mothers if God hadn't given him a girl. 14:54 HARDY Report - HARDY gives the commencement speech at his alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University. 18:38 Farm Boy Update - Mick laments the fact that since the chickens started free-ranging they are messing up all his newly spread mulch. 20:20 Shania shares the three things that don't impress her. And The Dads share their takes on what does. 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 " Why We Drink " by Justin Moore " God Gave Me a Girl " by Russell Dickerson " the mockingbird and THE CROW " by HARDY " That Don't Impress Me Much " by Shania Twain " Real Damn Good " by Josh Abbott Band " The Worst Country Song of All Time " by Brantley Gilbert feat. Toby Keith and HARDY…