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Welcome back to In The Blind, the raw artist-to-artist country music podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft and filmed inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville. Unfiltered. No script. Just real conversation. Episode 79 sits down with Oregon-bred, Nashville-based Max McNown…the guy who taught himself guitar, jumped out a Starbucks drive-through window, and somehow turned that leap into a career that still hasn’t hit the brakes. “A Lot More Free.” “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes).” Sold-out rooms. Festival stages. A ride that keeps getting faster.This one got deep fast. Max opens up about the scammers who came with the rise, the business nobody prepares you for, mental health when the wins and the weight show up at the same time, life on the road, family, faith, and why it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. Hit play. Subscribe. Share it with somebody who needs a real one.

Welcome to In The Blind Podcast, where we dive deep into the wild and inspiring worlds of artists, entertainers, outdoorsman, and anyone with a story to tell. Hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of country duo Love and Theft, this show is rooted in country music and the laid-back country lifestyle…a relaxed space where guests feel at ease sharing personal struggles, life lessons, and the stories that never make the press release. Episode 78 welcomes Filmore, the Wildwood, Missouri native who grinded his way to Nashville, became the first independent artist on Spotify’s Hot Country cover, stacked hundreds of millions of streams, and built a live reputation opening for Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, and Pitbull before signing as the first country act on Pitbull’s Mr. 305 Records. This one covers signing to Pitbull’s label, collabs with one of the biggest stars on the planet, touring, the music industry, the daily grind, and the roller-coaster ride that is a career as an entertainer…plus what Filmore has coming next. Unfiltered, no script, just country artists talking in the duck blind.

In the Blind Podcast is a raw artist to artist country music podcast hosted by Love and Theft and filmed inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville. Eric and Stephen sit down with the people they actually want to talk to and leave the polish at the door. Careers, family, the road, fishing, mental health, and the stuff that never makes the press release. Episode 77 welcomes rising Alabama born Nashville based country artist Clay Barker, the independent voice behind tracks like I Can’t Be in Love With You, Drinkin’ Tonight, and Whiskey on Mine who is pulling early 2000s country into a new generation. Clay grew up in Alexander City, cut his teeth around Auburn and the Southeast bar circuit, and now lives the grind of vans, late nights, and writing rooms. In this one they cover small town Alabama, fraternity parties that turned into songs, nights on the water, the reality of the road, new music, what growth actually looks like when nobody hands it to you, the goals he is chasing next, and the mental health side of staying in it when the wins feel slow. Unfiltered, no script, just three country music singers in a duck blind.

Join hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles (Country Duo Love And Theft) for Episode 76 of "In The Blind." This week rising country artist Colin Lynch sits down for an honest conversation covering his Jersey Shore roots, balancing college with a fast-rising music career, the song that blew up, writing from real places like Sea Isle City, hitting the road, and how quickly everything has changed. Colin Lynch is a Pennsylvania-raised, Sea Isle City-summered songwriter whose music sits somewhere between Zach Bryan storytelling and Springsteen-style Americana. After getting discovered on TikTok, he broke through with “4th of July Darlin’,” followed it with singles like “Mary Jane” and “Aida’s Smile,” and dropped the EP Miracles Off Exit 17. He’s been playing festivals, opening bigger rooms, and building a catalog that already feels lived-in.

Welcome back to In The Blind, the podcast shot from our studio in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft sit down with rising country star McCoy Moore for another laid-back artist-to-artist conversation, comparing experiences in the business, life on the road, and so much more. McCoy grew up in Lakeland, Florida, where a chance meeting with Luke Combs as a teenager lit the fire that eventually brought him to Nashville. Now signed to Sony Music Nashville with his debut album Sunshine State out and turning heads, he opens up about life on a radio tour, the highs and lows of the business, the allure of Music City, what he does to relax in his time off, how he writes and records, and a whole lot more. Hit play, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves real country stories.

Welcome back to In The Blind, a podcast where real artist-to-artist conversations unfold in Riley Green’s duck blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft sit down with longtime friend and country artist Drew Baldridge. After years of sharing stages, the guys finally catch up on music, the business, family, life on the road, and Drew’s brand new project, Farm Faith Family. Hit play, subscribe, and pass it along to someone who might like to hear it.

Welcome back to In The Blind, the podcast where real conversations happen in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love And Theft sit down with hit songwriter and rising country artist John Morgan. The guys dig into his journey from writing massive cuts for Jason Aldean and others to stepping out as an artist with his own music. John opens up about the stories behind the songs, the grind of Music City, and the personal side of his current top ten country radio single Kid Myself.

Welcome back to “In The Blind”, the podcast where real conversations happen in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Country Duo “Love And Theft” sit down with rising country artist Halie Ridge for an episode full of honesty about moving from a small Missouri town to Nashville, navigating the early grind as a young woman in Music City, the Songland moment that changed everything, mental health through the chaos, and the excitement around her brand new single, “Country Girl Summer,” that’s already turning heads. Halie Ridge grew up on the Arkansas-Missouri line before packing up for Nashville at 18. She quickly made her mark by winning Season 2 of Songland, leading to Martina McBride recording her song “Girls Like Me.” After years of independent hustle she signed with Eclipse Records and is now rolling out fresh music, including her latest single that’s gaining serious attention for its sharp songwriting and modern country-pop edge.

Join hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles in the Duck Blind for Episode 71 of In The Blind, where raw artist-to-artist conversations flow freely. This week, Canadian country powerhouse Robyn Ottolini sits down for an honest chat covering her journey from Canada to Nashville, the visa grind, living with Type 1 diabetes, her highly anticipated debut album dropping August 21st, and a whole lot more. Robyn Ottolini is a CCMA Award-winning, platinum-selling Canadian country singer-songwriter known for her sharp songwriting, sassy spirit, and undeniable personality. Now based in Nashville, her long-awaited 13-track debut album A Safe Place To Land arrives August 21 via ONErpm, marking a bold new chapter.

Step inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind for another raw, unfiltered conversation on In the Blind, the country music podcast hosted by Love and Theft. This week we’re joined by the incredibly talented Lewis Brice…a standout artist in his own right, younger brother of superstar Lee Brice, and a great friend of the show.We dive deep into Lewis’s life and career: his brand new song, “Dyin’ To Dance,” dropping this Friday, the wave of new music he’s releasing throughout the year, fatherhood, family, and a highly successful journey that includes touring and writing with his brother, major cuts on records, and carving out his own powerful path as a fantastic artist. It’s honest talk about family, music, and staying true to yourself…classic In the Blind.

From outlaw country royalty to the streets and back to the biggest stages…Waylon Payne’s life is a story only country music could write. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on In The Blind, the prolific singer-songwriter, actor, and guitarist opens up like never before. Son of Grammy-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne…who played guitar for Willie Nelson for over 30 years…Waylon shares incredible tales from his early days, summers on the road with his mom, and later stepping into his father’s shoes playing guitar for Willie himself. Named after his godfather Waylon Jennings, he’s lived the full outlaw circle: family fame, heartbreak, survival, addiction, identity, and ultimate redemption through song. We went deep on this one. If you love authentic artist-to-artist talks that cut straight to the soul, this episode is a must-listen. Waylon’s artistry and resilience will leave you inspired.

In the Blind is the raw, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by CMA/ACM-nominated, platinum-selling duo Love and Theft (Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles). Filmed inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind in Nashville, the show delivers unfiltered conversations about careers, family, mental health, hobbies, and the real side of the music business. This week we’re joined by powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Dave Fenley. Dave opens up about his journey from small-town Texas roots, his national breakout on America’s Got Talent and The Voice (Team Blake), the wild ride of touring with Miranda Lambert, and how he’s deliberately building a sustainable, faith-and-family-first career after years in the trenches. Expect down-to-earth real talk on the music business, navigating fatherhood as a girl dad, his brand-new album Rest of My Life, the excitement and nerves around his Grand Ole Opry debut, crazy stories from meeting heroes, bucket-list moments, and a whole lot more. It’s an honest, inspiring, and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.

In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the real country lifestyle. In this episode, Josh Hood…co-founder and lead designer of LayerX Suppression…joins the guys for a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge firearm suppressors. LayerX Suppression is the innovative company behind the groundbreaking Strake9, a lightweight titanium 9mm suppressor engineered with advanced DMLS manufacturing and near-zero back-pressure technology for superior performance on PCCs, MP5s, and more. Josh shares insights on suppressor design and engineering innovation, the business of building a new company in the firearms industry, how their tech enhances real-world hunting and shooting experiences, the challenges and future of suppressors, his personal journey, and a whole lot more. Expect authentic, no-BS conversation from a true innovator in the space. If you love honest talks about hunting, firearms, innovation, and the real country/outdoors lifestyle, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…Join us “In the Blind.”

In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the country lifestyle. In this episode, Steven McBee Jr. - star of Bravo/Peacock’s hit docuseries The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys and CEO of the Missouri-based multi-generational McBee Farm & Cattle empire…joins the guys for a candid conversation. The McBees run a high-stakes farming and cattle operation that’s been thrust into the spotlight, and Steven dives deep into the strain reality TV can put on a family and their relationships, the intense business side of keeping a dynasty alive, the pressures of sudden fame, his father’s incarceration, the question of whether he’s single, and a whole lot more. Expect real talk from a modern day cowboy navigating it all. If you love authentic country stories, family empires, and no-holds-barred chats, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…stay "In the Blind."

Step inside the “Blind” for unfiltered country gold as the platinum-selling duo Love and Theft sit down with Koe Wetzel. 🦆 Koe Wetzel, the Texas-born superstar from Pittsburg, has racked up billions of streams, multiplatinum hits like High Road, three platinum tracks overall, massive sold-out tours, and now steps into fatherhood with his baby girl Woods alongside his recent engagement, all while dropping his highly anticipated new album The Night Champion. 🦆 In this episode Koe dives deep into his career in country music, his deep Texas roots, how he balances being a father on the road, his recent engagement, how he approaches the business side, and everything about his new project The Night Champion. Expect unfiltered stories, laughs, and real talk only “In the Blind” can deliver. 🦆 Subscribe now, hit play, and join the conversation. Drop your favorite Koe moment in the comments and share with a fellow country fan. Let’s grow this thing together.