The Thicket with Mike & Josh

The Thicket with Mike & Josh

"The Thicket" is a show that takes you deep into the heart of country music. Every week, we bring you the best in traditional AND independent country, with a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, "The Thicket" has something for everyone. So grab a cold beer, and kick back, because you’re in "The Thicket," with Mike and Josh.

Episodes

August 12, 2025 67 mins

Welcome into another episode of The Thicket with Mike & Josh! A country music show where we highlight artists that your local radio stations always love to ignore.

On today's show we catch up with Talequah native, Lance Roark to chat about his recent singles, writing with the Turnpike Troubadours, Tik Tok and a whole lot more!

Songs on this week's show:

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Welcome into another episode of The Thicket with Mike & Josh! A country music show where we highlight artists that your local radio stations always love to ignore!

On today's episode Mike & Josh track down Evan Honer before his show at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa.

Call us on our new phone number to request a song or to enter to win a new Turtle Box speaker, courtesy of Jamm Nation!

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July 21, 2025 61 mins

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh! A country music show where we highlight artists that your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

On today's show we hear brand new music from Sam Joens, Joe Stamm, Alex Williams, Markus King and more, as well as catch up with The Hill Country Devil himself!

Call us on our brand new phone line and request a song, as us questions, or enter to win a Turtle Box speaker!

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July 7, 2025 102 mins

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh! A country music show where we highlight artists that your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

On today's episode we recap Laurel Cove Music Festival and are joined by Kentucky artists Hunter Flynn and Nicholas Jamerson.

Call us and request a song! 319-535-0004

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May 22, 2024 53 mins

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh! A country music show where we highlight artists that your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

On Today's episode we're joined by Jesse Daniel while he does some bass fishing.

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A Spotify link to today's tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14ynce2ypQvMwqMcffK5Az?si=XqvjLk0-RUmGmPCXSeSpNw&pi=u-Xfm24ULgQU2v

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January 31, 2024 85 mins

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio style country music show where we highlight artists your local radio stations always seem to ignore!

On this week's show we catch up with Wyatt Flores as well as Omar Oyoque of Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies).

Songs on this week's show:

"Universal Sound" - Tyler Childers

"Milwaukee" - Wyatt Flores

"Mr. Meyers" - Evan Honer

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January 16, 2024 129 mins

Welcome into The Thicket! A radio style country music show where we aim to introduce you folks to the best country music that your local radio stations always seem to ignore.

On Today's show we have phone in guests from Colby Acuff and Noeline Hoffman, and songs that include:

"New Years Day" - Charlie Robison

"Ringing in the Year" - Turnpike Troubadours

"Welcome to Toms" - Colby Acuff

"Purple ...

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November 8, 2023 83 mins

Welcome into The Thicket! A radio style country music show where we aim to introduce you folks to the best country music that your local radio stations always ignore.

On today's show:

"It's a Start" - Brent Cobb

"Bakersfield" - Willy Tea Taylor

"Milk & Honey" - Zach Russell

"Fox Hunt" - Sierra Ferrell

"Smokestacks On The Skyline" - John R. Miller

"Clarke County Clay...

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September 27, 2023 81 mins

Welcome into season 3 of The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio styled country music show dedicated to shine light on the best country, folk, and americana artists that your local stations always ignore. On this episode we have new music from Tyler Childers, Brent Cobb, Vincent Neil Emerson, as well as a debut of Low Water Bridge Band's "Siren of the Shenandoah". Kick back, relax, and crack your favorite frosty bev...

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August 15, 2023 90 mins

Welcome into the Season 2 Finale of The Thicket with Mike & Josh, the radio styled country music show that will play you the good country music that your local radio stations always seem to ignore. On today's show we will listen through your tattoo design ideas, have Bryon White of The Damn Quails join us on a call, and we even bring back "Mailtime". We'll catch you all in a few weeks for season 3!

On this epi...

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August 9, 2023 66 mins

In this outdoor episode Mike & Josh actively hunt a pest that has been destroying Josh's garden while recapping each other's wild weekends of live music. Remember to share the show and your favorite songs from the show with your friends and call in at 319-855-7738

On this week's show:

"All Again" - Charles Wesley Godwin

"Cigarette Trees" - The Local Honeys

"The Way" - Mike & The Moo...

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August 2, 2023 67 mins

Welcome into the thicket with Mike and Josh. Where we show what we wish mainstream country radio would sound like. Stick around because we call up one of our favorite artists and Josh and him duke it out in a new game on todays show!

Songs on this week's show:

"In Your Love" - Tyler Childers

"Two Doobies" - Dylan Smucker

"Sad Bird Still Sings" - Tim Goodin

"Cars and Refrigerators" - Jorda...

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July 26, 2023 69 mins

You have found yourself in the thicket with Mike and Josh, a country radio style show dedicated to helping you discover the best country music you’ve never heard of as well as slang some familiar bangers from your favorite true country music artists. We have several artists making their Thicket debut this week, so listen close, buckle up and crack a cold one cause you’re in The Thicket with Mike & Josh.

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July 12, 2023 65 mins

Welcome in to the thicket, a country music show that will play you the best country songs that you’ll never hear on your local radio station. On this show we balance the bigger artists you know and love with our favorite up and comers we hope discover and love as well. 

On this week's show:

"Hippies & Cowboys" - Cody Jinks

"Whiskey" - Trampled by Turtles

"East Kentucky Dream" - Hunter Flynn

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July 5, 2023 77 mins

This week in The Thicket you get a debut listen to Daniel Cain's new single and Rob Leines joins the boys live in the studio! Stick around for that AND another chance to win a t-shirt at the end of the episode!

On todays show:

"Lyin' Low" - Charles Wesley Godwin

"Dooley's Farm" - Molly Tuttle ft. Billy Strings

"Sleeping Alone" - Flatland Cavalry

"Black Dogs and Alley Cats" - Danie...

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June 28, 2023 61 mins

In the only country radio show where you don't have to wade through the "pop stuff" until hearing a good song, Mike & Josh showcase their "Sultans of Country Music". This weeks show is full of big names, as well as new artists that we hope you discover and enjoy!

On this week's show:

"You Can Have the Crown" - Sturgill Simpson

"Danger" - Mike and the Moonpies

"Beauty Queen&qu...

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In an age where mainstream radio is becoming obsolete, there are dozens of ways for consumers to enjoy and discover great country music. Fortunately for you, you've stumbled upon one of the best ways, because you're in THE Thicket with Mike & Josh.

On this week's show:

"The Race is On" - Charley Crockett

"Long Gone" - Benjamin Tod

"She's in His Arms but I'm in the Palm of His Hand&qu...

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June 7, 2023 72 mins

Suffering through the mainstream radio kinda feels like a few weeks lost out in the thicket. No direction of where to go, or what new music to hear... Mike and Josh finally get their act together and bring a season 2 opening heater of a show for y'all! Welcome back to The Thicket. On this week's show: "Sam" - Sturgill Simpson "Stop the Clock" - Drayton Farley "Waiting for Wild Horses" - Arlo Mc...

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After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh set out to make their own radio styled show to spread the authentic music that is still being made today.

On this week's show:

"Tulsa's Last Magician" - Willi Carlisle

"Rhinestones" - Charlie Marie

"Sugar Baby" - Zach Russell

"Lone Wolf" Jason Dea West

"Blue Eyes Dancing" - Matt Heckler

"High Ho...

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March 15, 2023 55 mins

As Josh is out this week for a trip to Colorado, local Iowa musician and javelin legend, Sam Joens joins Mike on the show! Thank you all for listening, sharing, and supporting the show! Check out our new merch https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop

In this week's show:

"Rocky Mountain Rangers" - Colter Wall

"303" - Red Shahan

"Busy Counting Bridges" - Tessy Lou Williams

"Midnight in Virginia" - Low Water Bridge Band

"Son of Appa...

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