Michael J Pod
Listen here as Michael J interviews country artists backstage at shows, in the studio & on the phone!
Episodes
A super talented artist, composer and actor - Lukas Nelson is destined to be a star in his own right in Country music or whatever he decides to do. Fun conversation.
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February 17, 2023 • 21 mins
Corey Kent has one of the most fascinating stories in Country music these days. A very bright and super talented young guy who grew up in Oklahoma with a very early LOVE for music and specifically Western Swing. It seems more than a coincidence that his deference for the genre ended up being his open window not only into creating a band but to ending up on stage performing with Willie Nelson and later on The Voice when he made it a...
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December 1, 2022 • 8 mins
Brett Eldredge IS Mr. Christmas. Literally no one in Country music is more synonymous with with the season than Brett. FRom his Favorite Christmas song to tv special to best Christmas gift ever, Brett covers all of them here!
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November 14, 2022 • 2 mins
I've been telling Jackson Dean from the moment his first radio single dropped, that he'll remember these moments climbing the Country chart for the first time for the rest of his life! Having seen how hard Jackson and his family have worked to get this far, I'm happy to do everything I can to help. Garth Brooks peaked at #8 with his first hit "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)". George Strait got to #6 with his first hit , "Un...
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November 10, 2022 • 12 mins
Jackson Dean is on his way to the TOP of the Country chart. Can he go ALL THE WAY? He will if I can have anything to say about it. Join my movement! Our campaign to take "Don't Come Lookin'" to #1. Who's with me? Where would Jackson like to go to celebrate IF and WHEN this happens? That and much more this time on the Michael J Pod.
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November 3, 2022 • 24 mins
I'll be hosting Billy dean in concert to benefit Talisman Therapeutic Riding this weekend. Great to catch up with Billy to hear how things are going in his world. From dealing with hurricanes at his home in Florida to talking about his musical inspiration with a dad who served in WWII, Billy covers a wide variety of topics in this podcast. One of the most respected singer, songwriters in 90's Nashville Country, Billy took Music Row...
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October 28, 2022 • 7 mins
The Powerball jackpot is one of the biggest ever now at 800 MILLION dollars. What is the BEST way of picking the winning numbers? AND....What do you nned to know about this life changing jackpot? I've got the answers for you from Seth Elkin, The Assistant Director of Communications at the Maryland Lottery!
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October 18, 2022 • 14 mins
Lainey Wilson is EVERYWHERE. SIX count them SIX (more than anyone ) CMA nominations, a new album out on the 10/28/22 called Bell Bottom Country and now she's starring in season five of 'Yellowstone' too! Dang. Now I actually find out I get extra time with Lainey on the radio phoner too! It was only supposed to be 6 minutes on conversation but they agreed to let me talk with her until they couldn't take anymore. LOL. How long did I...
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October 4, 2022 • 12 mins
In a moment of serendipidty, just moments after learning of the passing of a true Country Music Legend, Ms. Loretta Lynn, Country Star Chris Young who was scheduled to check in with me, shared his thoughts about this sad news. Chris also shared his mission of supporting the 5.5 MILLION Americans who have found themselves becoming caregivers for our nation's veterans along with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. All the info on how you ...
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September 20, 2022 • 8 mins
Joe Nichols, one of my favorite country stars, because of his honesty and willingness to talk about whatever reveals his wife is jealous of him because he manages to get out of speeding tickets time and time again! She on the other hand never gets a break! Joe shares the story and updates us on his latest Country and his courrent tour!
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August 18, 2022 • 13 mins
Chris Janson just celebrated his 12th wedding anniversary with Kelly Lynn. He's got a house full of kids and a magical life. In the middle of a heavy touring season that will bring him near you soon, Chris took a few minutes to check in with me and catch up on everything from singing with his kids on the way to school to bumping into THE ROCK at lunch in California! Always great catching up with Chris Janson on the Michael J Pod!
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August 10, 2022 • 9 mins
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August 5, 2022 • 14 mins
Jimmie Allen is IRATE with American Airlines for keeping him "HOSTAGE" in his words and causing him to miss a show in Davenport, Iowa at the Fair. What else is he doing in ALL his free time? He's found the time to join the Pro Bowling circuit and next he's thinking of trying out for the WWE and actually wrestling! In between his Country music career where he now has THREE number one hits and a new album, TULIP DRIVE on the charts....
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July 8, 2022 • 10 mins
Dierks Bentley came up with a great way to make instant friends with EVERYONE though his hit song and tour of the same name, Beers On Me. He even tried to live up to the offer, until the lawyers shut him down. Dierks reveals that story and LOTS more about Beer, Kids and Country Music on this edition of the Michael J Pod!
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July 8, 2022 • 16 mins
"Jason Aldean is coming, Jason Aldean is coming! EVERYWHERE. He's out on his Rock n Roll Cowboy Tour this Summer and he's joining me to tell you all about it, how to get the VIP hookup, along with catching us up on Family life too! Great conversation with a Country Super Star for sure!"
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July 8, 2022 • 13 mins
"If you're football fan in the Nation's Capital, you know the Washington Commanders Football Team has a rich history in the NFL. The team's Julie Donaldson joins me to share the news of what's coming as the franchise celebrates it's 90th anniversary this season."
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May 31, 2022 • 2 mins
Rising Country star Ashley Cooke's mom from Arlington, Va called in with some exciting news!
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April 27, 2022 • 15 mins
Wynonna Judd is a multi award-winning American country music singer. She is one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country singers. In all, she has had 19 No. 1 singles including those of the Judds making her one of the best-selling country artists of all time and FINALLY her and mother, Naomi are going into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I'm honored to have some time to catch up with her here on my podcast now! - MJ
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April 22, 2022 • 8 mins
Jason Aldean is releasing the second half of a double album he's named "Macon:Georgia" for his hometown. 30 cuts, 20 new tracks and a total of 10 LIVE cuts showing off 10 of his biggest hits over the years between the two halves. AS you probably know, Jason is a Multi-Platinum star getting ready to kick off his ROCKN'ROLL COWBOY TOUR this Summer. Get more at JasonAldean.com He's catching up with us today as his newest Country is...
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April 12, 2022 • 4 mins
Washington Commanders Coach Ron Rivera and Team President Jason Wright joined Michael J to break the HUGE news coming this Fall to iHeartRadio DC and on Flagship iHeart station Big 100!
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