Southern Hang

Season 2 continues strong this week as the fellas sit down with Kentucky documentarian and professor Steven Middleton. They dig into his award-winning documentary, From the Cowboy’s Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin. Steven shares the wild story of how a misunderstood Facebook post about retirement sparked the film. He also shares what it was like capturing the life of an authentic Appalachian troubadour who went...

Brian Dunne joins the Southern Hang Podcast to discuss Fantastic Cat's acclaimed new album, Cat Out of Hell. We dive into the band's songwriting process, recording the album, life in a four-songwriter supergroup, touring, and Brian's experience working with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows. He also shares what's next for Fantastic Cat.

If you're a fan of Americana, folk rock, roots rock, and great songwriting, this conversation is for ...

The Southern Hang fellas welcome in Jude Redfield of the WDRB Weather Team to talk, well, what else, rain.  The entire Ohio Valley has been drenched with rain for the last several weeks, bringing out the old social media trope, "What is your favorite song with Rain in the title" or "what is your favorite song about rain" or even "what songs helps us drain out all of this rain".  You know the posts.  Now Southern Hang...

Welcome back to Southern Hang, the Self-Proclaimed Unofficial Official Podcast of Railbird '26.  In this episode we’re breaking down the heavy hitters (Tyler!) and hidden gems of the Sunday lineup at Railbird Festival 2026. Sunday we're expecting a bigger crowd from the Ella factor.  And how many artists will play their version of Jersey Giant?  Sam Barber Saturday?  Evan Honer Sunday?  Tyler himself?

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Welcome to Southern Hang, the self-proclaimed unofficial official podcast of Railbird Festival 2026. Day one at the Red Mile is a stacked mix of stadium-sized folk and gritty Appalachian soul. We’re breaking down the must-see sets and the heartbreak schedule conflicts that will have you sprinting between stages.

In this episode:

• Robert Earl Keen: Neil takes full advantage to profess his love and admiration for one of the be...

This week, the fellas tackle the #WouldYouRather social media trend.

The conversation starts out easy enough with a few simple debates...the Mountains vs. the Beach or the Ocean vs the Pool. 

Things go off the rails quickly when they have to choose between life’s biggest headaches: Avoid Red Lights or Avoid Lines?  Fight 1 horse sized duck or 100 duck sized horses?  

Join the crew as they break down the logic (and...

In honor of a May the 4th episode drop date,  the fellas are headed to a galaxy far, far away. This week, we’re diving deep into the Skywalker Saga and beyond—covering everything from the nostalgia (and toys!) of the Original Trilogy to the much maligned Prequels.

But we aren’t stopping at the movies. We’re breaking down the heart and soul of the franchise found in The Clone Wars and Rebels, discussing h...

It’s Derby Week in Southern Hang country! The fellas are joined by legendary trainer Kenny McPeek, fresh off his historic 2024 Oaks/Derby sweep.

 Kenny shares his journey from the University of Kentucky to the winner's circle and pulls back the curtain on the "big board" he uses to manage his elite stable. We also dive into his love for music—specifically his friendship with JJ Grey, meeting at Bourbon & Beyond,...

This week, the Southern Hang fellas dive deep into the #SawItLive trend taking over social media to revisit the most electric concert memories of their lives.  Who provided the best first concert experience?  The Boss?  Willie?  Poison?

From the core memory of that very first show to the raw energy of intimate solo sets, rowdy festivals, and sold-out arenas—we’re covering it all. From the Louisville P...

What’s it like to find out you inspired the likes of Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl? Yes, that Kurt Cobain.  Yes, that Dave Grohl.  Nirvana.  Foo Fighters.  And an entire generation of punk rockers.  This week, we’re joined by the legendary Peter Searcy. We trace his journey from the DIY punk roots of Squirrel Bait establishing the Louisville Scene in the 80s, through the alt-rock era of Big Wheel a...

In this episode of Southern Hang, we sit down with Louisville’s own AG Gibson, a standout midfielder for the University of Louisville Women’s Soccer team. AG takes us on a journey through her time in the 502, starting with her legendary career at Assumption High School. As a Rocket, AG was a force to be reckoned with, tallying 56 goals and 53 assists, earning Seventh Region Player of the Year honors twice, and becoming ...

Survive and Advance!  In this week's episode, the fellas dive into the madness of March. We kick things off with a debate on the GOATs of the NCAA Tournament. We’re breaking down the legacies of icons who defined the Big Dance—from love to hate him Christian Laettner to the  to the legendary run by Kemba Walker. Plus, we pay proper respect to local legend and University of Louisville hero Luke Hancock.

The conv...

The fellas break down this year’s ballot of 17 acts, featuring a massive wave of 10 first-time nominees and several returning finalists. The crew dives into the high-stakes(?) Fan Vote, discussing their personal favorites, like the soulful rock of The Black Crowes, the Mtv relevance of INXS, and the legendary business model of hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan.

They wrap things up with some recommendations for next year's class...

In this episode of Southern Hang, the fellas are joined by special guest and resident music aficionado Chris Stackowicz to celebrate the career of Austin, Texas, legends Spoon. Known for their uncanny consistency (yes Craig, this is true!) over a 30-year span, the band has evolved from '90s indie-rock underdogs to being one of the most respected stalwarts in the game (yes Craig, also true!).

The crew takes a chronological stroll thr...

Grab a seat as Neil Wilding, Craig Cotton, Brian Redmon, and Sherman Brown step up to the plate. In this episode of the Southern Hang Podcast, the guys are settling the age-old debate: who truly earns the title of the Greatest of All Time? From the dead-ball era legends to the steroid era to modern-day titans, we’re breaking down legacies and the "it factor" that separates the stars from the GOATs. It’s a five-tool disc...

The Southern Hang crew is back, breaking down the stacked Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup with special guest, US Congressman Morgan McGarvey — and this one’s strictly music talk.

The fellas go day by day through the lineup, calling out can’t-miss sets, sleeper picks, and do some reminissing of past shows along the way. They dive into heavy hitters like Foo Fighters, Jason Isbell, and Dave Matthews Band, get into t...