Sitting down for a conversation away from the stage, Randall King joins the Tailgate Beers podcast to talk about staying true to his traditional country sound while navigating a modern music career. He shares insight into life on the road, connecting with fans through authentic storytelling, and the steady growth of his career, along with some laid-back stories that highlight his Texas roots and love for classic country music.

Back in the studio, Kelly Presley of Presley's Outdoors joins the Tailgate Beers podcast to talk about building a successful local outdoor and sporting goods store and the passion behind serving hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The conversation covers how the business has grown, the importance of supporting the local outdoor community, and plenty of stories about hunting, gear, and life around the shop.

Hanging out at Tailgate N' Tallboys, Tayler Holder and Little Z stop by the Tailgate Beers podcast to talk about hitting the stage at the festival and the rowdy crowd that comes with it. The two artists share some laughs with the hosts about past festival memories, life on the road, and the fun of performing for fans in a high-energy environment, making for a lighthearted conversation packed with festival vibes.

On day three of Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Joe Stamm jumps on the mic for a laid-back, joke-filled conversation about returning to the festival, building his career beyond the “local artist” label, and gearing up for his July 11 album release. Between stories from the road, playful roasting of the hosts (including a failed Raised Rowdy email intro), and some diehard Pittsburgh Steelers talk, the episode captures Joe’s sharp humor and the strong fan support he continues to draw at the fest.

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Dan and Pat—festival photographer/videographer and longtime behind-the-scenes creative for the show—join the hosts to talk about the chaos and grind of capturing content at a massive festival. They share stories about last-minute schedule changes, lost photo files, evolving camera setups, and how their opposite styles—Pat’s high-energy crowd engagement and Dan’s candid, detail-focused shooting—balance each other out. The episode blends insight into the creative process with plenty of behind-the-scenes humor, highlighting the teamwork and personality that help bring the festival and podcast to life.

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Nicky T and Matt from Raised Rowdy talk about becoming the festival’s official hosts, building a community-driven brand in country music, and grinding through a packed summer of events and festivals. They reflect on watching artists like Josh Ross rise, spotlight emerging talent they believe in, and emphasize that the artists who succeed are the ones who outwork everyone else. The conversation mixes industry insight with plenty of festival chaos, merch talk, and stories that capture the rowdy, family-style culture surrounding the event.

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Wesko joins Austin & Ryan fresh off stage to talk about wild festival crowds, his small-town roots in North Carolina, and grinding it out in dive bars before gaining traction online. He shares how a tough experience on American Idol fueled his drive, how TikTok helped grow his fanbase, and why he’s committed to authentic songwriting over chasing industry trends. The episode also dives into his musical influences, frequent Nashville trips, and the release of his new single “Pretend.”

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys in Bloomington, Vincent Mason and Cole Goodwin join Austin & Ryan to talk festival season, new music, and life on the road. Cole shares that he recently signed a record deal with Big Machine Label Group and has new music dropping, while Vincent discusses finishing his upcoming album and re-cutting vocals to perfect the sound. The two also swap stories about touring, debate artists like Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton, and reflect on the grind of building their careers one festival at a time.