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Is touring emotionally exhausting—or are musicians fortunate to make a living doing what they love?

2026-09-14

Both Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump are noting there’s something fundamentally odd about frontier tech companies asking the federal government to regulate their technology.

2026-09-14

Is touring really traumatic—or have musicians forgotten how fortunate they are to make a living playing music?

President Donald Trump said Sunday that China "spies on us" just as "we spy on them," following a report that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery before a deadly missile attack that killed three U.S. troops.

The guys are back for Week 2 of Small Town Sports, and this one goes everywhere — from the future of the SEC and whether conferences even matter anymore to NIL, the transfer portal, LSU, Clemson and a very suspicious extra second in the Michigan game.

2026-09-11

Vice President Vance will join former presidents Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton at the New York remembrance ceremony

A listener called out Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy for coming across as a little… stuck up. 😳

2026-09-09

President Donald Trump pledged that he will send a $5,000 dividend to all American adults if Republicans hold their majorities in Congress in November

A recall has been issued for ready-to-eat imported meat products that may be contaminated with a life-threatening bacteria.

2026-09-08

During the event, Trump announced that the U.S. Coast Guard would soon commission a new cutter vessel named after Jeffrey Palazzo, a firefighter who died on 9/11.

In this episode of the Try That in a Small Town, Kurt, Tully, K-LO and and Neil are reacting to Jelly Roll's recent comments and NOTHING is off-limits. 

2026-09-02

Now that Meta has agreed to take responsibility for addicting children to its platform, Surgeon General Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos wants other Big Tech companies to address the dangers of screen use for children, she told the Daily Signal.

In the first edition of Small Town Kickoff, the guys debate how NIL money, the transfer portal and conference changes have affected the game.

2026-09-05

The resolution backs equal-area maps over the Mercator projection, which makes Africa appear far smaller than it actually is

The guys get into one of their most spirited debates yet over artists calling themselves headliners too early, posting about “sold-out shows” when they were actually the opening act, and why paying your dues still matters in the music business.

2026-09-03

The screenings, which look for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and men under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.

Joey Breaux isn't your typical 69-year-old—and this isn't your typical interview.

2026-09-02

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines and passengers that Russian airspace is “completely unsafe” because of Ukrainian drones operating there.

Hulk Hogan was one of the most recognizable personalities in American entertainment—but behind Hulkamania was a man still searching for peace, purpose and something bigger than fame.

2026-09-02

Senior administration officials touted President Donald Trump's use of military force against cartels in the Western Hemisphere during a press call on Tuesday.

Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, and Neil Thrasher compare the music they grew up loving with the way songs are written, released, and consumed today.

2026-08-31

President Donald Trump weighed in on Monday on the controversial topic of using nuclear weapons, particularly as it pertains to Iran. When asked by a reporter in the Oval Office whether he had “ruled out” using nuclear weapons against Iran, the president said, “Well, I would never say that, but the answer’s yes…there’s no reason for it.”

From the Patriot Mobile Studios powered by eSpaces, the Try That In A Small Town Podcast crew sits down for a raw, unfiltered hang.

2026-08-29

State of the Union: Per the president, the deal will more than double American oil reserves.