Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

On Episode 172 we're joined by longtime friend, Chase McDaniel! Chase discusses his journey in the music industry, from his upbringing in Kentucky to his move to Nashville and most recently signing a record deal with Big Machine Label Group! We talk wild nights in Midtown, the early days and struggles we both had when we first moved to town, and the importance of work ethic when it comes to growing your career and posting on social media! We also get an inside look at what went into Chase's 'Blame It All On Country Music' EP and what he's got coming next in his career!

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Chase McDaniel (Guest): @chasemcdanielmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 171, we are joined by the one and only Josh Terry! This is Josh's 2nd full episode on OTR since we first met back in 2020. We share what our initial impressions were of each other and how we became good buddies, the importance of staying true to yourself, Josh's passion for taboo topics such as mental health, and his latest chapter going back and forth online with Cody Wolfe. Josh also shares some great stories about his daughter, Gracie and his mischievous Basset Hound, Woodrow! We also hear about what Josh has coming up for his live in town events and podcast studio! Be sure to check out The Josh Terry Podcast wherever you enjoy your podcasts! 

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Josh Terry (Guest): @jlterry87

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 170 we're joined by one of our favorite up and comers, Cole Goodwin. Cole is one of the latest products of the great region of South Georgia playing a lot in the Statesboro scene. He recently started making trips to Nashville and has had a huge buzz around him. Cole shares the story of how he got his start, the values that his family has instilled in him, why Georgia Southern is a hot bed of country music talent, touring with Zach Top and of course the new music that he's got coming out! 

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Cole Goodwin (Guest): @colegoodwinmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 169 we're joined by longtime friend and fellow podcaster, Markus Koger who hosts The Smoking Section Podcast, Country Line TV and works as the Entertainment Manager at 6th and Peabody in Nashville! In this conversation, we share our experiences in Nashville and the music industry, our early days in the city, the 1st connections we made, and the growth we've both experienced since. Marcus shares his journey from working in radio to hosting a podcast and a TV show, reflects on his humble beginnings and the challenges he faced along the way. We also explore the everchanging landscape of the country music industry, the acceptance of diversity in the genre and, the evolution of sub-genres growing within the mainstream. By far our longest episode to date, sit back and enjoy this one! 

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Markus Koger (Guest): @Markuskoger | @smokingsectionpodcast | @countrylinetv

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 168 we're joined by Grace Tyler, one of our favorite up and comers in the scene! Grace tells us about growing up in Texas, her move to Nashville to attend Belmont, and her journey to doing music full time.We also chat about Grace's live show and why it's one of her favorite things to do, the unpredictablity of Nashville weather, why Raised Rowdy needs to attend the Texas State Fair, the time her and her dad caught a deer stand on fire and of course her latest song 'Texas Hold Em'! 

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Grace Tyler (Guest): @grace.tyler

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On episode 167 we are joined by a true Nashville legend, Sean 'Big Daddy' Porter the founder and CEO of Daddy's Dogs! Sean shares his experiences of being on the road during The Warped Tour Era, how Daddy's Dogs came to be as a 'HighDea', when we think Tennessee become a legal state and daily challenges that go into running a business like Daddy's Dogs! Sean also shares the details on how his business is expanding, why he likes hiring employees who have been on tour and how he still sees Nashville as the land of opportunity! 

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Sean 'Big Daddy' Porter(Guest): @bigdaddysays / @daddysdogsnash

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 166 we're joined by AUSTIN a longtime friend of the program and an OG from our early days of writer's rounds at Live Oak! Austin fills us on how life has been as a solo act since the end of his time in the duo SixForty1, how he's enjoying his new publishing deal with Round Hill Music, finding the woman of his dreams and the new music that is on the way! 

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Austin (Guest): @itsaustinmusic

Matt Burrill (Host) @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast) @outsidetheround 

Raised Rowdy (Network) @raisedrowdy

On Episode 165 we are joined by Anas Kestay and Rene Castro of Elusive Studio, an award winning barber shop in the Nashville area.The guys discuss their journey in the barbering industry, the challenges they faced, and their unique approach to the craft. They also touch on the diverse culture and personalities in their shop, the importance of communication and teamwork, and their plans for the future. We also learn the importance of making the barber shop experience more than just a haircut! 

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Anas Kestay (Guest): @anas_kestay / @elusivestudio

Rene Castro (Guest): @90nineblends

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 164 I got to sit down with a longtime friend and former guest of the show, Royale Lynn! Royale was one of our first guests back in 2019, she's an incredible friend, human and artist. She catches us up on what has been a wild 5 years for her, the pivot and transformation going from Country to Hard Rock and the excitment of what's to come! Royale also shares how she's found it best to use social media, her experiences gigging on Lower Broadway and how important her fans are to her! 

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Royale Lynn: (Guest) @royalelynnmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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On episode 163 we are joined by Stuart Deming, the founder of XPLR.NASH, a content creation brand focused on showcasing the city of Nashville and Middle Tennessee as a whole. We discuss Stuart's background in tourism and hospitality, the growth of Nashville as one of THE popular destinations worldwide, and the unique storytelling approach of XPLRNASH. Stuart also shares his vision of building a brand that connects the community, and his plans for future projects and events. We also hit heavier topics such as homelessness in Nashville, the need for improved transportation infrastructure, and the challenges the city of Nashville faces as a whole. Of course we also mention the booming food scene in Nashville, highlighting our favorite pizza places, bagel shops, and diners. Stuart shares his passion for creating memorable experiences for people and his plans for future events and trips!

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Stuart Deming: (Guest) @xplr.nash / @stuartdeming

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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