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Wick's Picks Podcast

Matt Wickstrom
Troubled
Kentucky Music
Bedford
Kentucky
Bluegrass Music
Decades
Cleveland
Northern Kentucky
Southgate House
Shooter Jennings
Barabbas
2 Fisted Willie's
Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame and Museum
Kentucky Music Scene
Moonshiner's Ball
Mountain Girl Experience
American Fault
Angela Backstrom
Hollergirl Music Festival
Representation

Wick's Picks is a music-oriented talk show based out of Lexington, KY's Hound FM studios that's hosted by journalist Matt Wickstrom.

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Latest Episodes

Northern Kentucky bluesman Nat Myers joins the program to discuss his ongoing battle with sarcoma, his hiatus and return to playing music, upcoming Kentucky shows and tour dates supporting the likes of Gary Clark Jr. and Fantastic Negrito; and more. more

Arthur Geissler (drums) and John Blum (banjo) from Louisville-area jam band Hot Brown Smackdown join the program to preview Feb. 14's Moonshiner's Ball Afterglow Party at The Burl, discuss their forthcoming sophomore album, how Geissler learned to dr... more

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame & Museum Executive Director, Jessica Blankenship, and Rockcastle County based singer-songwriter, Donovan Howard, join the program to discuss HOF initiatives like the Kentucky Blues Festival, 2026 ambassador artists, upcomi... more

Joshua Ravenscraft, co-founder of Morehead, Ky. based New Frontier Outfitters, joins the program to discuss the clothing company's origins from inside he and brother Jared's East Kentucky garage, their musical collaborations with folks like Nicholas ... more

Gus and Phineas Johnson from Lexington/Southeast Ohio based country band Low Gap join the program to talk raising hogs and ducklings, how the band came to call Central Kentucky home, their new album Geneva, and more.

Harrodsburg's Lance Rogers and Almo, Ky.'s Jeremy Marshall (Hollerhead) join the program's first episode of 2026 to talk musical resolutions for the new year, their collaborative single "Old Driveways," the healing that can come from music and conver... more

Happy holidays/new year everyone! On this last episode of the show in 2025 we take a look back on the year that was by highlighting our 16 favorite musical performances from the show. You can find a full playlist of the songs and musicians featured b... more

Carter Owens and Wrangler Stetson from Central Kentucky's 90's country royalty The Bolo Mules join the program to talk about their Dec. 30 and 31 shows at The Burl, Dilly Bars, John Michael Montgomery, OnlyFans, countrified Nirvana, their resemblance... more

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Recent Guests

Colton Bowlin
Albany, Kentucky based singer-songwriter
Episode: Colton Bowlin
Joe Clark
Singer-songwriter based in Henry County, KY.
Episode: Joe Clark
Tanner Horton
Member of The Creekers, a bluegrass band
The Creekers
Episode: The Creekers
Ashton Bowling
Member of The Creekers, a bluegrass band
The Creekers
Episode: The Creekers
Jager Bowling
Member of The Creekers, a bluegrass band
The Creekers
Episode: The Creekers
Laid Back Country Picker
A singer-songwriter known for blending bluegrass and rock music.
Episode: Laid Back Country Picker
Jacob Young
Lead vocalist of Ole 60
Ole 60
Episode: Jacob Young (Ole 60)
Mark Bell
Lead singer of Champs Of The Sun
Champs Of The Sun
Episode: Mark Bell (Champs Of The Sun)
Josh Mitcham
Country rock musician, known for his work with Jericho Woods and Florida.
Episode: Josh Mitcham

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Matt Wickstrom
Host of an engaging music-oriented talk show featuring in-depth conversations with local artists.

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Moonshiner's Ball & Scott T. Smith
Q: What are you most excited about for this weekend?
The lineup, especially Margo Price and local bands like Rattlesnake Milk and Seamafunk.
Jordan Smart
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about that experience of going up to DC, playing those songs in DC just given the political context of the songs?
Jordan highlighted that the atmosphere was surprisingly casual despite the presence of the National Guard, contrasting media portrayals with his personal experience while performing. He embraced the timing of releasing his album with his DC show as an intentional statement.
Jordan Smart
Q: What have been some of the repercussions or just in general reaction from folks and some of the pushback from your music?
Despite some expecting negative backlash, Jordan found that being vocal has mainly led to positive personal growth and connections, although it did prompt some challenging conversations with friends and family.
DeBraun Thomas
Q: Where can folks go online or on social media to keep up with the new music shows?
You can find me on Facebook, and my websites debraun.com, debraunthomas.com, and debraunnotlebron.com.
DeBraun Thomas
Q: What do you feel kind of stands out to you about this new project?
I'm really looking forward to sharing a lot of music written over the last couple of years, reflecting on social issues that remain relevant.

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Focusing on the vibrant Kentucky music scene, this podcast features engaging conversations with a variety of musicians including singer-songwriters, bluegrass bands, and other local artists. Each episode showcases personal stories, insights into the creative process, and the cultural significance of music in the community. Featured guests often discuss their journeys through music, upcoming projects, and their experiences shaped by Kentucky's rich musical heritage. Notably, the discussions also highlight the themes of collaboration, community support, and nostalgia for the music of the past, particularly the influence of genres like bluegrass, country, and Americana.

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Wick's Picks Podcast launched 3 months ago and published 56 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wick's Picks Podcast include:

1. Colton Bowlin
2. Joe Clark
3. Tanner Horton
4. Ashton Bowling
5. Jager Bowling
6. Laid Back Country Picker
7. Jacob Young
8. Mark Bell

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