Off Mic, Off the Record
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes and backstage for some of your favorite artists? Well, here's your answer. Unscripted off-mic conversations clouded with a chance of finding your new favorite tune. It's a train wreck, but it's my train wreck. Join me as I ask those oh-so not important questions and generally just BS with some of the best known or soon-to-be know independent artists. It's organic, it's not so professional( I say um and so way too much) and most likely I'll cuss a lot too. Well, the concept is simple, those off-mic conversations brought to the forefront and allows you that peek behind the curtain to what these artists are all about, and we end it with the off the record tune, that one song that hasn't ever been recored (as of yet) but holds a special place in the musician's song book. I'm just fan, one who's logged thousands of hours behind a windshield on my way to see live music, and one who has a passion for learning about the human condition.
Episodes
151 episodes
Mile0fest 2026 condo conversations Tanner Usrey
Recorded live from Mile0Fest 2026 in the Duval house, I sit down and play catch up with my bud Tanner Usrey. On this episode we discuss: best day old foods, the awesomeness that is Dave Cobb, favorite writing spots, and my take on the evolution...
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Episode 151
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38:02
From the Vault: Roy Hudson interviews Me
From back on April 2nd 2025 Roy Hudson of Ghosts of Hill County came by to well, interview me. Roy ask for stories on firsts in music, when I fell in love with this concept, and well we just really talked about what makes me tick. I talk too mu...
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Episode 150
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2:39:00
Mile0Fest 2026 Codo Conversations Kaitlin Butts
Oklahoma singer songwriter Kaitlin Butts is no stranger to the spotlight these days, but on today's episode we dive into the early days. Kaitlin and I discuss: skateboard sitting, hit clips, new music, what she's obsessed with, and life. Kaitli...
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Episode 149
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42:18
Mile0Fest 2026 Condo Conversations Graycie York
We're kicking things back off for 2026 with show favorite and one of my favorite friends Graycie York! From the Dupont house Graycie and I talk all things Ragweed, the brilliance of Cameron Crowe films, what's new in Graycie's world, our shared...
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Episode 148
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Wade Bowen LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Simply a bucketlist moment for me, join in as I sit down and chat with the one and only Wade Bowen, where he shares where his passion for music comes from, what life is like on the road, and several other topics. Cheers, and until next time fri...
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Episode 147
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11:47
Canaan Bryce LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Long time friend of the show and genuine rockstar, Canaan Bryce has found his niche and is delivering Texas Rock n Roll his way. Join us as we discuss: humble beginnings, how a dream becomes reality, and other banter as we chat prior to his LJT...
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Episode 146
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17:10
Graycie York Ljt 2025 Camper Conversations
Fresh off the Release of several incredible singles, Graycie joins us after her set at LJT 2025. We talk all about how her Father's taste in music helped shape her career, and tons of other topics and the nexts steps in her musical journey. I b...
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Episode 145
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11:26
Buck Buffalo LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Join in as Buck and I get pretty Deep into the weeds as we discuss life lessons learned through hardships, mental barriers, and the roots of what spawned The Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas event that happens in December at Melody Mountain Ranch ...
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Episode 145
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32:17
Race Ricketts LJT Camper Conversations 2025
Hey friends, join me and Race Ricketts as we talk all thing life and music with two amazing new songs from Race sprinkled in exclusive to OMOTR, I promise it's worth a listen. And until time friends, my name is Aaron Bentley, off mic, off the r...
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Episode 144
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26:49
Roberta Roberts LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Current voice of the morning show with JR on 107.7 The Red Dirt Rebel in Lubbock, Roberta has a story to share, and I promise you friends, she's the coolest. From a idea born out of restlessness during the lockdown, to selfless giving, to...
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Episode 143
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Callie Fender LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Took a few minutes to sit down and chat with my amazing friend Callie Fender. Long time audiophile, full time creator. Callie has been seen on a mic, on a stage, and on time with all thing Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas. Join in on shenanigans, ...
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Episode 142
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Mike Ryan LJT 2025 Camper Conversations
Join me as we catch up with Mike Ryan for a few minutes at LJT 2025, where we discuss: Humble beginnings, that first musical memory, backyards and smokers, and home new town? Until next time friends, adios!
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Episode 141
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From the Vault: Ghosts of Hill County
Hey friends, a couple months back I had 3/4 of GHC come to the old house and sit down for an amazing and in-dept discussion. We covered all the bases, well pretend like we did. On this episode we discussed: Origins of us as younguns...
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Episode 140
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Mile0Fest 2025 Breakfast Beers with Bekah, Kim, and Sommer
Well folks it's a few weeks late, but here is our annual end of festival wrap up where we discuss all things, not just festival, but life, beginnings, as well as what we all love about music. I say a ton of stupid stuff, Kim laughs, and B...
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Episode 139
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53:29
Mile0Fest 2025 Condo Conversations Adam Hood
I had the chance to sit down and chat with Adam hood about some upcoming projects as well as some behind the curtain stories around early years, co-writes, home life, and the itch that songwriting has become in his life.
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Episode 138
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43:11
MIle0Fest 2025 Condo Conversations Blaine Bailey
The pride of Cherokee County, OK and a simply fantastic picker Blaine Bailey stopped by to share some tunes and stories on his first go round at MIle0Fest. On this episode we discuss: the importance of family, how being in the right place...
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Episode 137
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32:46
Mile0Fest 2025 Condo Conversations Bri Bagwell
One of the most dynamic singer songwriters on our scene today, Bri Bagwell has big things in the works for 2025, and we are here to ummmm, hear all about it. On this episode we discuss: Only Vans, what it takes to pursue music as a career...
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Episode 136
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17:33
MIle0Fest 2025 Breakfast Beers with Everyone!
Join me and: Jerrod Lane & Adam Drake with RedDirtShirtClub, Taylor Ashlynn with PickinPetalsMusic, and Brad Beheler with Galleywinter as we discuss everything Mile0Fest 2025. We dive into our diverse background and what draws us toge...
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Episode 135
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55:53
Bob Schneider Mile0Fest 2025 Condo Conversations with special guest co-host Cory Roberts
Long time staple of the singer/songwriter world, Bob Schneider is one hell of an interesting cat, and on today's episode Cory Roberts and I dive right in. We discuss: The dangers of destination festivals, the depth and shallow ends of the...
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Episode 134
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53:21
Topo Chico Cowboys Mile0Fest 2025 Condo Conversations
Any trip to MIle0Fest would not be complete without seeing and hearing these two amazing troubadours. Join Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, and myself as we dive into all things 90's, the deeper meaning of how Texas Country became a thing, the ...
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Episode 133
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44:30
Ellis Bullard Mile 0 Fest 2025 Condo Conversations
Hailing from south Texas by way of Louisiana, Ellis Bullard is no stranger to true Honky Tonk grooves and the spotlight. On today's episode we discuss: Humble roots & upbringing, how a chance encounter on a icy night is bearing fruit,...
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Episode 132
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21:46
Payton Matous @ Mustang Creek Music and Arts Festival 2024
Recorded live in Forney TX for the Mustang Creek Music and Arts Festival. Join us as we discuss: How Payton found his start in music, what drives people's passion, how small of a world it really is, and Payton shares two tunes. Unti...
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Episode 131
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29:23
Ethan Whitaker w 301Productions
Recorded live from the Mustang Creek Music and Arts Festival in Forney, TX. On today's episode we discuss: Origins of 301Productions, the cyclical nature of music, what makes an obsessive listener tick, and haunted apartments?. Etha...
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Episode 130
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