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When Can You REALLY Call Yourself a Headliner?

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.

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Pentagon temporarily rescinds new testosterone screening rules for men over 30

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.

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Joey Breaux on Going Viral, Nunchucks & His Wild Life Before Instagram

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

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Zelensky: Russian airspace will be ‘completely unsafe and filled with drones’

2026-09-02

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

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One of Hulk Hogan’s Final Interviews: Faith, Fame & Hulkamania

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.

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White House highlights 'steepest' ever decline in US casualties from cartels amid boat strikes

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.

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Why Today’s Hit Songs Don’t Become Classics

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.

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President Trump reveals whether he would use nukes against Iran

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.”

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Why Isn’t This Podcast Bigger? Insecurity, AI Songs, And 14 Dollar Whoppers :: Ep 120

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

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Trump Announces U.S. Stake in Venezuelan Oil Reserves

2026-08-29

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

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Being the Tour Boss for Jason Aldean: Jake Lagrone's Juggling Act of Life On The Road - EP 119

Jason Aldean and longtime tour manager Jake LaGrone join the Try That In A Small Town podcast for a no-filter look behind the curtain of one of country music’s biggest road operations. From kidney stone chaos and EMT horror stories, to high-stakes bus hockey, stolen putters, and firing disloyal crew, this episode is wall-to-wall backstage gold.

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Parent activist says Meta settlement is 'peanuts,' calls on Zuckerberg to speak out

Cheryl Brown says the deal does not bring back McKenna and urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act

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George Birge: 10-Year “Overnight” Success, Beer Beer Truck Truck & Post Malone - Ep 118

2026-08-27

Try That In A Small Town podcast welcomes hit country artist and songwriter George Birge for a deep dive into the grind behind four back-to-back hits, the power of radio and fans, and how authenticity (and a little TikTok) can rewrite your career. From Clay Walker’s advice to Luke Bryan’s “play that motherf***er” jet story, to a viral clapback that became Beer Beer Truck Truck, this one is a masterclass in country hustle.  

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Bill Gates outlines the stakes of the AI era: 'Greatest equalizer... or worst source of injustice'

2026-08-26

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) will present major challenges as it reshapes industries and work, suggesting that it could be helpful to explore ways to reserve work in certain areas for humans to ease the transition.

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Brad Lea Uncensored: Money, Marriage, AI Music & Moon Landing Meltdowns - Ep 117

2026-08-26

Entrepreneur and Dropping Bombs host Brad Lea pulls up a chair in Nashville and goes fully uncensored.

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ICE arrests over 1,300 people in Virginia and Maryland over 2 weeks

2026-08-25

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,328 people in Virginia and Maryland during a two-week "enhanced" enforcement operation targeting the Washington, D.C. suburbs, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Sage Steele On ESPN, Cancel Culture & “Try That In A Small Town” - Ep 116

Sage Steele joins the Try That In A Small Town podcast to talk ESPN, Disney, COVID vaccine mandates, her lawsuit, and the moment she decided to stand up for what she believes.

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The Trade War With Canada Just Escalated Further

2026-08-24

President Donald Trump plans to hike tariffs on more Canadian products at the start of next year, as the neighbors to the north exited trade negotiations at the last minute on Friday night.

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Why Session Players Rule, Roundabout Rants, and Augusta Controversy - Ep 115

2026-08-24

On this episode of the Try That in a Small Town Podcast, the guys start with listener Q&A and end up deep in the realities of life as working Nashville pros. They break down why most artists use session bands instead of their road bands in the studio, what makes a truly great studio player, and how songs like “Try That in a Small Town,” “All-American Girl,” and other hits actually came together.  

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TUMMY BUG Salmonella warning as under-5s and pregnant women urged to avoid runny eggs amid outbreak that’s sickened hundreds

2026-08-21

PREGNANT women and under fives should avoid runny eggs when eating out over the deadly risk of salmonella, health chiefs warned today.

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CMA Fest Disaster Stories, Morgan Wallen Drama & Schoolyard Fights - Ep 114

2026-08-21

From bar-hopping at CMA Fest with Jason Aldean’s band to scheduled high school fights at 3 pm sharp, this episode of Try That in a Small Town is all about chaos, consequences, and the crazy ways we somehow survive it all.  

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Walmart e-commerce sales surge as CEO touts 'price, speed and convenience'

Walmart’s e-commerce sales grew in the second quarter across its major business segments.

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Inside Ways & Means: Jason Smith on Trump, Voter Trust, and the Big Tax Cut - Ep 113

2026-08-20

Chairman Jason Smith of the House Ways and Means Committee joins the Try That In A Small Town podcast from CMA Fest in Nashville. He breaks down what the powerful Ways and Means Committee actually does and how it touches every American’s life through taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, and more.  

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New Merck and Moderna vaccine extends lifespan of people living with deadliest form of skin cancer

2026-08-19

Moderna's experimental vaccine that nearly halves the risk of skin cancer returning in high-risk patients is one step closer to becoming an approved treatment.

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