Tailgate Beers

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,...

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 pa...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 au...

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...

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys, Texas artist Sterling Elza talks about blending rock energy with country roots, his blue-collar upbringing, and building his career through relentless touring and authentic songwriting. He shares how staying true to his sound has helped him connect with fans, reflects on the grind of the road, and previews new music that continues t...

In this Tailgate Beers episode at Tailgate N' Tallboys, Logan Crosby talks about his rise as an independent country artist, from moving to Nashville in 2022 to touring with Megan Moroney and building a loyal fanbase without a label. He reflects on learning from his cousin Jason Aldean, staying focused on strong live shows over viral moments, and grinding it out on the road—currently in a...

In this Tailgate Beers episode recorded at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Bloomington, Josh Ross catches up with the Austin & Ryan about his rapid rise since his last appearance, including landing his first U.S. Top 10 radio single and releasing a summer collaboration with Akon—an artist he grew up admiring—which has quickly become one of his biggest streaming successes. He tal...

This Tailgate Beers episode leans into the wild, behind-the-scenes side of life on the road as Fox N’ Vead joins the podcast from Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Bloomington, Illinois. The band shares how four very different personalities and musical tastes collided to form a sound rooted in rock, country, and punk influences, and how early struggles—from shaky first practices to quitting steady...

On this episode of the Tailgate Beers podcast, Austin & Ryan sit down with Nuthin Fancy CEO Jackson Grove at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival to talk about how a laid-back idea born from farm nights with friends turned into a fast-growing lifestyle brand. Grove shares how Nuthin Fancy evolved from a hobby into a full-time business during his final years of college and the COVID era,...

Austin and Ryan catch up with country artist Dylan Schneider backstage at Tailgate N’ Tallboys. Dylan talks about his journey from Indiana to Nashville, the grind of early gigs, breaking into the country scene, and what it’s like balancing life on the road with writing and recording. From festival stages to behind-the-scenes moments, this episode gives a real look at one of country’s ris...

Austin and Ryan sit down with country artist Graham Barham at Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Clinton, Iowa. Graham shares his story of growing up in Louisiana, moving to Nashville, and chasing down songs that tell his truth. The conversation ranges from life on the festival circuit to building a young career in country music, with plenty of laughs and behind-the-scenes stories along the way

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Austin and Ryan sit down with rising country artist Bayker Blankenship backstage at Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Clinton, Iowa. Bayker opens up about turning 20, building a young band from scratch, going from factory work to record deals, and sharing the stage with Whiskey Myers. The conversation drifts from career milestones and touring with Lainey Wilson to fishing, golf, and even the great...

Day two at Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Clinton, Iowa brings the guys from Ole 60 to the Tailgate Beers Podcast. Jacob and Dwight sit down with us to talk about life on the road, growing up in Owensboro, KY, and how a few buddies playing music turned into something that’s connecting with fans across the country.

We dive into songwriting, their commitment to only performing music they’ve had a...

In this episode of Tailgate Beers, country singer-songwriter Cole Goodwin joins the crew for a lively and heartfelt conversation that dives into his musical journey from Georgia to the Ryman stage, his deep roots in hunting and fishing, and his passion for family and old-school country. Recorded before his set opening for Vincent Mason in Peoria, Cole brings his Southern charm, quick wit...

In this episode of Tailgate Beers, rising country artist Vincent Mason joins the crew at Crusens in West Peoria for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at his fast-track journey through the music scene. From swapping stories about wild tour nights with Gavin Adcock to reflecting on the roots of his songwriting and the unexpected rise of his hit “Hell is a Dance Floor,” Vincent gives fans an...

In this heartfelt and refreshingly candid post-show episode of Tailgate Beers, country artist Spencer Crandall joins hosts Ryan and Austin for an unforgettable conversation straight off the stage at Crusens in West Peoria. As the first guest to appear immediately after performing, Spencer opens up about life on the road, staying healthy, and navigating sobriety with honesty and humor. Th...