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Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

Raised Rowdy
Country Music
Nashville
Songwriting
Music Industry
Kentucky
Tiktok
Social Media
Music
Texas
Sons Of Habit
Brantley Gilbert
Ole 60
Texas Music Scene
Tailgate N' Tallboys
Covid-19
Traditional Country Music
Eric Church
Touring
Mental Health
Restless Road

Hosted by Matt Burrill, Outside The Round brings real conversations with country artists, songwriters, and the characters that make Music City tick. From green room hangs to late-night dives, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and wild moments behind the music. Part of the Raised Rowdy Podcast Network. (Formerly In The Round)

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On Episode 316 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Cody Lohden for his first-ever podcast appearance. Cody shares his journey from growing up in small-town Kentucky and working as a firefighter and pa... more

On Episode 315 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Drayton Farley for a deep dive into his journey from working 60-hour weeks on the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Alabama to building a career as one ... more

On Episode 314 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Joe Bryson to talk about his Louisiana roots, his self-described “Kitchen Sink Country” sound and the journey that brought him to Nashville. Joe shares how he started perf... more

On Episode 313 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Big Mo to talk about his unique lane blending hip-hop with Southern and country culture. Mo shares his story of growing up primarily in Augusta, Georgia, navigating some t... more

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Drayton Farley
Country artist and songwriter from Alabama
Independent artist / Heavy Duty Heart
Episode: Drayton Farley: Heavy Duty Heart, Blue Collar Roots & Opening for Willie Nelson
Joe Bryson
Country artist known as 'the not so average Joe Bryson'
Independent artist; signed to Spirit Music Group in town
Episode: Joe Bryson: Kitchen Sink Country, Louisiana Roots & The Power of Yes
Big Mo
Country rap artist discussed in interview
Independent artist notable collaborations mentioned (Sam Canty, Treaty Oak, Dylan Marlowe)
Episode: Big Mo: Country Rap, Truck Shows & Finding His Home in Nashville
Jay Webb
Country artist building a following with independent releases and live shows
Independent / Jay Webb Records (self-described)
Episode: Jay Webb: Faith, Family & Building Country Music's Next Outlaw Movement
Jaid Joice
Country artist with Midwest roots building momentum in Nashville
Independent artist / Raised Rowdy community
Episode: Jaid Joice: Wisconsin Roots, Big Dreams & The Voice Nashville Needs to Hear
Brantley Gilbert
Professional country artist, founder of BG Nation
BG Nation / Warner Music / Wheelhouse
Episode: Brantley Gilbert: Sins of the Father, 20 Years of BG Nation & Doing It His Way
Gracee Shriver
Country music artist from Oklahoma, based in Nashville
Gracee Shriver
Episode: Gracee Shriver: Oklahoma Roots, Pretty Psycho & Why Country Music Needed Fun Again
Pecos Hurley
Frontman of Pecos and the Red Dirt band
Pecos & The Red Dirt
Episode: Passengers Unknown: East Texas Rock, Girls With Tattoos & Building the Next Great Rock Band
Cole Barnhill
Musician associated with the scene; guest on show
Independent musician
Episode: Passengers Unknown: East Texas Rock, Girls With Tattoos & Building the Next Great Rock Band

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Matt Burrill
Host of Outside The Round with a focus on real conversations with country artists, songwriters, and music-industry figures.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Love the style

    Great questions

    Polished but casual cool

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whit501
    United States5 years ago
  • Rowdy Rob

    I listen to every episode, even if I’m not familiar with the guest. Love Rowdy Rob. By far my favorite episode! Killing it guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBenn85
    United States5 years ago
  • Always a great listen!

    Great podcast that keeps it real without sugar coating things! A must listen every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grrrowlguy
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this Pod

    Great pod! Matt is one of the best conversationalist out there. Guy knows how to carry a convo and entertain all aspects of a conversation. I think this is the best quality someone can have for a podcast. Good stuff, good people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DON'T NOT GET👎
    United States6 years ago
  • I love this podcast

    Love these guys! They always have great guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trey Lewis
    United States6 years ago

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Big Mo: Country Rap, Truck Shows & Finding His Home in Nashville
Q: What's your creative process like now compared to a year ago?
A year ago I listened to 55 beats and tried to force a song; now I work with a tight team, build around a vibe in the room, and sample or reference with intention to connect the sample to the rap narrative.
Big Mo: Country Rap, Truck Shows & Finding His Home in Nashville
Q: Let's start with how you connected with Dylan Marlowe and the chain of collaborations around you.
It started with mutual friends and people around Dylan; I met folks who introduced me to him, and the chemistry clicked, leading to Settle Me Down and other collaborations that felt natural rather than forced.
Brantley Gilbert: Sins of the Father, 20 Years of BG Nation & Doing It His Way
Q: What do you hope people get from Sins of the Father?
Brantley hopes the album serves as a soundtrack for listeners, resonates with longtime fans, and reaches new audiences by staying authentic while expanding beyond traditional country radio boundaries.
Thomas Edwards: East Tennessee Roots, 'High Times' & Nashville Dreams
Q: What sparked the switch from a tractor-supply career to pursuing music full-time?
Thomas explained a combination of frustration with a corporate path, a clear creative calling, and the realization that sustained hard work and the right opportunities could turn a dream into a career, prompting him to quit and commit to music.
Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion, 10 Years of Texas Rock & Fatherhood
Q: What was it like integrating into the Nashville writing world as a Texas artist with a rock edge?
It started with solo writing, learning to open up with trusted writers, then gradually letting the team translate personal experiences into songs; Bayliss, Whitworth, and others helped bring a Texas-meets-Nashville sound that felt true to me.

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A conversational show centered on country music, its artists, songwriters, and the people fueling Music City culture. Episodes spotlight rising stars, independent artists, and band dynamics, with behind-the-scenes stories from touring life, branding, writing rooms, and live-show logistics. Notable strengths include a consistent host with a knack for deep-dive interviews, a strong focus on community-building in the country scene, and crossovers into rock and broader urban-influenced country spaces. Listeners likely appreciate candid career journeys, DIY hustle, and practical insights into marketing, touring, and creator culture within Nashville and beyond.

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Recent guests on Outside The Round include:

1. Drayton Farley
2. Joe Bryson
3. Big Mo
4. Jay Webb
5. Jaid Joice
6. Brantley Gilbert
7. Gracee Shriver
8. Pecos Hurley

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