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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whatโ€™s the Reason for This? is the unfiltered, unexpected, and sometimes unhinged podcast where music meets mayhem. Hosted by Kodi and Shay, two jamgrass junkies with a knack for storytelling, this show dives into the heart of the bluegrass and jam band sceneโ€”with a few nitrous-fueled detours along the way. ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽป

From parking lot legends and VIP miracles to deeply personal redemption arcs, each... more

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๐ŸŽง This week on Whatโ€™s the Reason for This?, Kodi welcomes Mason Via to the dungeon for a conversation that spans everything from growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains to touring the world with Old Crow Medicine Showโ€”and ultimately betting on himsel... more

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๐ŸŽง This week on What's the Reason for This?, Kodi sits down with High Country Hustle for a conversation about building one of Colorado's fastest-rising bluegrass bands, surviving life on the road, making records the right way, and why community will ... more

๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ This week in the dungeon, High Country Hustle brings the heart of Durango to the basement with a session full of timeless bluegrass, fresh originals, and the kind of musicianship that makes you want to pull up a chair and stay awhile. ๐Ÿช•๐Ÿ”๏ธโœจ

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๐ŸŽง This week on Whatโ€™s the Reason for This?, Kodi welcomes Wisconsin's own Chicken Wire Empire into the dungeon for a conversation packed with Midwest bluegrass, European tours, Grateful Dead jams, and why some of the best bands in the country are co... more

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Mason Via
Bluegrass musician, former member of Old Crow Medicine Show
Self/Independently active artist
Episode: WTRFT S2E44 - Mason Via
Dylan Flynn
Guest musician featured on the album
High Country Hustle
Episode: WTRFT S2E43 - High Country Hustle
Chicken Wire Empire
Bluegrass/jam band from Wisconsin
Chicken Wire Empire (band)
Episode: WTRFT S2E42 - Chicken Wire Empire
Duane Betts
Musician preparing Isle of Hope, Discusses personal history and creative process
Solo artist / Isle of Hope
Episode: WTRFT S2E41 - Duane Betts - Isle of Hope
Randy Steele
Musician, frontman of High Cold Wind
High Cold Wind
Episode: WTRFT S2E40 - Randy Steele - High Cold Wind
John Henry
Guitarist, Front Porch
Front Porch (Front Porch, Northwest Arkansas)
Episode: WTRFT Session - Front Porch
Petey Westley
Five-string banjo player, Front Porch
Front Porch (Front Porch, Northwest Arkansas)
Episode: WTRFT Session - Front Porch
Cameron Killing
Vocalist, Front Porch
Front Porch (Front Porch, Northwest Arkansas)
Episode: WTRFT Session - Front Porch
Mei Lynn
Fiddle player and lead singer in Broken Compass Bluegrass
Broken Compass Bluegrass
Episode: WTRFT S2E28 - Broken Compass Bluegrass

Hosts

Kodi
Host, co-host, and on-air guide through interviews and banter; central voice in show dynamics.
Shay
Co-host, participant in interview segments and banter; helps shape episode flow and tone.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Dude talks too much

    Let the conversation breathe, man.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SFG_Fan
    United States5 months ago
  • Train Songs

    Being a Billy fan and loving the Train Songs! Great episode, great gift idea for my husbandโ€™s birthday, a subscription to the Zine. Thanks for bringing the โ€œrealโ€ fans to your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wyhomingnance
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid, behind-the-scenes vibe and deep dives into touring life.
Episodes balance humor with practical takeaways for musicians and managers.
The banter and guest variety are highlights for many, though some wish for longer conversations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WTRFT S2E44 - Mason Via
Q: How did you end up joining Old Crow Medicine Show?
Mason details a weekend audition in Nashville, improvisational jam sessions, and a late-night writing collaboration with Ketch, which led to him joining the band for several years and gaining valuable stage experience.
WTRFT S2E44 - Mason Via
Q: And I love giving people a peek behind the scenes. So like, do you remember how that first one happened?
Mason explains that his initial songs were co-written with a friend, and that networking and relationships helped pitch those songs to others; the process often starts with collaboration and auditioning in informal settings before wider exposure.
WTRFT S2E41 - Duane Betts - Isle of Hope
Q: How did working with producer Dave Cobb shape the album's sound and your approach to arranging songs?
Dave Cobb pressured the project to feel cinematic and cohesive; he changed many tracks and encouraged longer live improvisations, which I ultimately embraced as part of the artistic direction.
WTRFT S2E41 - Duane Betts - Isle of Hope
Q: When did you realize you wanted to write your own songs and push beyond being a guitarist in other projects?
I began writing seriously around the late teens and early twenties, with Backbone marking my first time having songs on a record and exploring how to turn arrangements into songs with lyrics.
Episode 48 - The Steppers - Basslines, Banter & Breakfast Showdowns with Old Ladies
Q: What role does social media play in your careers, and who handles it?
Social media is essential for visibility; the band both posts setlists and creates skits, with Theron and the bass player sharing most of the recent content while staying true to the band's vibe.

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A candid, music-forward show that centers on the bluegrass and jam-band worlds, featuring conversations with self-reowning artists, festival organizers, and touring musicians. Episodes spotlight how bands form, write, tour, and stay independent, with practical discussions on marketing, streaming, promotion, and live performance. A recurring strength is the host banter and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the DIY, community-driven roots scene, often mixing humor with hard-earned lessons from the road. This show stands out for its focus on authentic storytelling, indie promotion, and the live-energy culture that defines jamgrass and bluegrass communities, making it particularly useful for listeners seeking industry insights, touring realities,... more

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