The Raised Rowdy Podcast

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The Raised Rowdy Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan, with 288 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan hosts The Raised Rowdy Podcast, a music show with 288 episodes published.

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  Episode 288 - High June

  Sep 30, 202658 min

  On Episode 288 of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, host Nick Tressler sits down with all five members of North Carolina rock band High June: Jack Flowers, Will Sain, James Barbee, Ryon Gerringer and Hayden Church. The guys trace the band’s journey from playing covers around East Carolina University to building an original sound shaped by country, pop, metal, classic rock and ’90s grunge. They share the unlikely stories of how the lineup came together, the creation of their early standout “After Hours” and why they prefer to describe their sound simply as rock. High June also discusses their collaborative songwriting process, […]

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  Episode #287

  Episode 287 - Danielle Bradbery

  Sep 23, 202649 min

  On Episode 287 of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with Danielle Bradbery to discuss her new single, “Poetic,” and the latest chapter of her career. Danielle shares how the heartfelt outside song came to her through fellow The Core artist Baylee Lynn and why they kept its production simple to let the story and vocal take center stage. She also takes the guys back to her remarkably detailed journey from being a painfully shy Texas teenager to auditioning for The Voice , earning three chair turns and winning Season 4 with Blake Shelton at only 16 years old. Danielle reflects on growing up in the public eye, learning to write alongside Caitlyn Smith and Ashley Gorley and finding her identity through country, pop, R&B and Spanish influences. She also opens up about becoming an independent artist after more than a decade with a label, learning the business side of her career, mentoring younger artists and navigating the constant pressure to create authentic social media content. Follow on Social Media: Danielle Bradbery: @daniellebradbery Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick Kurt Ozan: @kurtozan251 Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

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  Episode #286

  Episode 286 - Wade Forster

  Sep 16, 202653 min

  On Episode 286 of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, host Nick Tressler sits down with Australian singer-songwriter and rodeo cowboy Wade Forster. Wade shares how growing up on a 60,000-acre cattle station shaped his music, why Australia and Texas feel like cousins and how a Tyler Childers cover helped introduce him to American audiences. They dive into his new album, The Aftermath , a more reflective follow-up to the rowdy Gooseneck Party that captures the Sunday-morning reality after a long night. Wade discusses opening the record with a poem, the story behind “Anytime, Anywhere, Antoinette” and learning to embrace co-writing after creating most of his early catalog alone. He also reflects on how rodeo and rugby shaped his fearless live performances, his friendship with Treaty Oak Revival, memorable encounters with Cody Johnson and Luke Combs and the significance of his upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut. Wade closes by sharing his dream of one day buying his family’s cattle station and giving back to the parents who raised him through years of drought. Follow on Social Media: Wade Forster: @wadeforstermusic Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

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  Episode #285

  Episode 285 - Slade Coulter

  Sep 9, 202651 min

  On Episode 285 of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, host Nick Tressler sits down with Texas singer-songwriter Slade Coulter to discuss his latest singles, “Crown Victoria” and “Lucky,” along with the full-length project he has on the way. Slade shares how “Crown Victoria” came together during a songwriting retreat at the historic Hotel Turkey and how “Lucky” was written after a borrowed van broke down in Kansas at four in the morning. They also dive into recording the new project with producer Josh Serrato, the record’s heavier and more nostalgic sound and the never-ending vehicle problems that come with touring. Slade reflects on growing up in a town of 500 people, building his career through Lubbock’s Blue Light, the supportive Texas music community and the growing connection between the Red Dirt and Nashville scenes. The conversation also explores storytelling, intimate acoustic shows and what it takes to turn a collection of songs into a memorable live experience. Follow on Social Media Slade Coulter: @sladecoulter Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

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  Episode #284

  Episode 284 - The Wilder Blue

  Sep 2, 202647 min

  On Episode 284 of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan welcome Zane Williams and Sean Rodriguez of The Wilder Blue back to the show to celebrate the release of the band’s fifth album, Cinco . The guys discuss returning to Sonic Ranch, self-producing the record and expanding their sound with outside songwriters, fiddle, steel guitar and keys. Zane and Sean break down how songs written nearly a decade apart came together, the intensive process behind the band’s five-part harmonies and why they refuse to force every song into one cohesive sound. They also dive into using cowboy imagery without pretending to be something they’re not, building a sustainable career through sold-out club shows and the realities of keeping an independent touring band on the road. From late-night harmonica sessions to two-hour headline sets, this conversation offers a look at the friendship, creativity and persistence behind The Wilder Blue. Social Media Handles: The Wilder Blue: @thewilderblue Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick Kurt Ozan: @kurtozan251 Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

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