Billy F. Gibbons talks early days of ZZ Top, playing with Jimi Hendrix and favorite Mexican food in Nashville

Shawn Askinosie: Shawn Askinosie is the Indiana Jones of making chocolate. His company Askinosie Chocolate makes some of the best, highest quality chocolate today. We talk all about the chocolate making process. But it's not about the chocolate. Shawn uses his business to help his local community, as well as the farmers around the world that he sources his beans from. You'll be inspired by Shawn's story. by The Zak Kuhn Show

62 min listen

Jerry Flowers: Jerry Flowers is the bass player and musical director for Keith Urban. He's been playing with him for over 30 years. Flowers is also a No. 1 Songwriter and has written hits for Sam Hunt, Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris, Jason Aldean and Billy Currington, among others. Jerry is a Nashville lifer! It's in his blood. And he spills it all in this conversation. You're going to love it! - Zak by The Zak Kuhn Show

63 min listen

Guthrie Trapp: Nashville guitar ace Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast this week. We discuss his new record with Tom Bukovac and so much more. Guthrie is one of a kind. You're going to love his musical knowledge and insight. by The Zak Kuhn Show

65 min listen

Tigirlily Gold: Sony/Monument recording duo Tigirlily Gold is on the podcast this week! We talk about them being on the cover for Nashville Briefing's debut print issue, their current radio single "I Tried A Ring On", and so much more. I even harmonize with them live on the air. These girls are blowing up! Listen to our convo now! by The Zak Kuhn Show

53 min listen

Bobby Bones: If you don't know, my company Nashville Briefing is releasing our debut print issue today! This conversation with Bobby Bones was for a Q&A that appears in the print issue. The audio here was never meant to be listened to but I decided we should put it out anyway. Have fun! by The Zak Kuhn Show

31 min listen

Grace Bowers: Grace Bowers has emerged as a guitar phenomenon out of Nashville. She's been sought after by everyone from Lainey Wilson, Devon Allman, Margo Price, Tyler Childers, Kingfish, Susan Tedeshi, and others. Grace mastered her abilities via YouTube tutorials and lessons. In the midst of the COVID lockdown, she built an audience by regularly livestreaming solo jam sessions on Reddit, while her Instagram reels often achieved viral impact. Along the way, she landed a coveted Gibson endorsement at the age of 14. At the current age of 17, Grace is one of the most interesting guitarists in the scene right now. We talk about her rise, her approach on the instrument and so much more. by The Zak Kuhn Show

55 min listen

Alexandra Kay: Rising country star Alexandra Kay joins The Zak Kuhn Show this week to open up about her debut album, divorce and live on the road. The independent artist sold over 50,00 tickets last year on her headlining tour and has already earned millions of streams. by The Zak Kuhn Show

58 min listen

Colbie Caillat: Colbie Caillat burst onto the music scene with Coco in 2007. She has since sold millions of albums and has earned over 15 billion streams and two Grammys. You know the hits. Her debut country album Along The Way is out now. by The Zak Kuhn Show

54 min listen

Live from Berklee College of Music with podcast expert Brady Sadler: This week, the podcast is back at Berklee College of Music. In front of a live audience of students, Zak sat down with Double Elvis co-founder and CEO Brady Sadler to talk about what it takes to build the most successful music podcasts in the world. Brady has helped create and produce shows like Disgraceland, Badlands and 27 Club, all hosted by his partner and co-founder Jake Brennan. He also produced Shred With Shifty, which is hosted by Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. Bradys podcasts have received hundreds of millions of downloads around the world. You'll love his insight. by The Zak Kuhn Show

56 min listen

Live from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: In this special bonus episode, Zak is live on the red carpet during St. Jude's Country Cares weekend. This episode features interview snippets with Brothers Osborne, Chase Matthew, Catie Offerman, Tigirlily Gold, Alex Hall and several others. by The Zak Kuhn Show

36 min listen

Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey: Matthew Ramsey is the lead singer of country band Old Dominion. You know all about the band, but you’ll learn a lot about Matthew from this conversation. Don’t miss it! Old Dominion’s new album Memory Lane is out this Friday. by The Zak Kuhn Show

59 min listen

Seth Godin: Best selling author Seth Godin returns to the podcast this week to talk about his new book The Song of Significance. A conversation with Seth never disappoints. He covers so much ground in this episode. You can't miss it. by The Zak Kuhn Show

61 min listen

Elliot Greer: Elliot Greer delivers unfiltered truth with grizzled, yet warm intonation accompanied by acoustic guitar. Growing up in Scotland, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York city. Armed with a basic $100 microphone purchased by his girlfriend, he wrote, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered his independent debut,Handcrafted, in the bathroom of his apartment. Simultaneously, he gigged as often as he could, joined Ashley McBryde and John Osborne for a performance onThe Tonight Show at Jimmy Fallon, and even supported himself by busking in Central Park. In 2022, he launched a TikTok account and broke through with the single "Bleed." A video of Elliot with an acoustic guitar singing his soul out caught fire, reeling in 8 million views on Instagram and 5 million on TikTok. Now, the Scotland-born and New York-based artist forges a lasting connection on a series of 2023 singles for Arista Records and much more to come. Elliot is a modern troubadour. You'r by The Zak Kuhn Show

52 min listen

Rosie: Arista recording artist Rosie just wrapped her first ever headline tour the same week she released her new EP "5 Songs For Healing". You need to listen. She first blew up on TikTok, but she is so much more than just a "TikTok artist". You're going to love how real and honest Rosie is in this conversation. Find out what it's like to be an artist who is on the rise today! by The Zak Kuhn Show

56 min listen

Ella Langley: Columbia Records and Sony Music Nashville artist Ella Langley is on the rise. The singer just released her debut EP Excuse The Mess, which is a must listen. In this conversation, Ella dishes the real info on what it's like to make it Nashville but we also talk about hunting, playing the college bar scene and so much. This episode will make you a fan. by The Zak Kuhn Show

62 min listen

Chris Shiflett: This week I caught up with Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. We talk about his solo career, recording with Nashville's A-Team and so much more. You're going to love his stories from the road, his knowledge of music and of course guitars. We talk about the Foos as well. Chris is an actual real life rock star! Don't sleep on this conversation! Listen to his new song "Dead And Gone" out now. by The Zak Kuhn Show

55 min listen

John Oates: John Oates needs very little introduction. As one half of the iconic group Daryl Hall and John Oates, he has sold more records then any other dup in history. You know the hits. We dive into the stores behind them and so much more. You'll be blown away by how down to earth and normal Oates comes across in this conversation. You're going to love it. by The Zak Kuhn Show

61 min listen

Jonnie Forster: Jonnie Forster emerged as a music entrepreneur after graduating with a Bachelor of Sciences in Marketing from San Diego State University. He joined A&M/Tuff Break Records implementing marketing plans for their hip-hop roster before moving to Capitol Records. As a marketing executive, he was instrumental in campaigns for the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, The Beach Boys, Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, and a host of others. In 2020, Forster’s entertainment company rebranded to The PENTHOUSE, inspired by its one-of-a-kind creative hub. The Penthouse includes recording studios, offices for film & TV, management companies, plus a legendary 2,500 sq. foot patio overlooking the Hollywood Hills where all are invited to collaborate & celebrate. Today, Forster manages country acts Willie Jones and RVSHVD. He is also perhaps the most connected man in Nashville, who doesn't live in Nashville. You need to know about him. by The Zak Kuhn Show

53 min listen

Live from the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music with Martin Atkins, John Lombardo, & Jesse Diaz: On the final stop of the podcast tour, Zak is live in Chicago at the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music. His guests are legendary punk rocker Martin Atkins, co-founder/owner of Chicago based vinyl pressing plant Smashed Plastic John Lombardo and Dark Matter Coffee founder Jesse Diaz. These three entrepreneurs are impacting culture in the Windy City. Don’t miss these conversations. by The Zak Kuhn Show

52 min listen

Grady Smith (Live from Belmont): For the third stop of the podcast tour, Zak sits down with country music journalist, critic and educator Grady Smith. Perhaps best known for his incredibly popular YouTube channel, that has over two hundred thousand subscribers, Smith is an important voice in the world of Nashville. You’ll be blown away by his story and knowledge of the genre. This honest conversation will make you a fan and give you a whole new perspective on what it takes to make it as a professional YouTuber. Don’t miss it! by The Zak Kuhn Show

60 min listen

Live from SXSW with Rachel Whitney, Charlene Bryant & Vipin Reddy: The podcast tour continues! This live episode was recorded during a panel last week at SXSW. Zak is joined by Spotify Nashville Head of Editorial Rachel Whitney, Universal Nashville Director of Streaming Vipen Reddy and Riveter Management Founder Charlene Bryant. We cover it all. Don't miss this conversation! by The Zak Kuhn Show

63 min listen

Jim Lucchese (Live from Berklee College of Music): We are live from Berklee College of Music. This week's guest, and season 3 opener, is Jim Lucchese, the CEO of Sofar Sounds. Prior, Jim was the CEO of The Echo Nest, which was acquired by Spotify in 2014. That technology and team went on to develop tools like Spotify's algorithmic playlists. Jim was also very involved in creating the Spotify for Artists tool. Today, Jim is focused on continuing to grow Sofar shows around the world. You’re going to be inspired by this conversation and love Jim’s passion for what he does. Don't miss the student questions at the end of the episode! by The Zak Kuhn Show

59 min listen

Shaylen: Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen has done it all. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, Shaylen has accumulated tens of millions of streams as a major label pop artist. Now, she's gone country. If you're on TikTok, you probably know her song "What If I Don't" and her recently released track "Do It Right The First Time", which was featured on the The Kelly Clarkson Show. She's making a name for herself here in Nashville. Don't sleep on it! by The Zak Kuhn Show

55 min listen

Em Beihold: Em Beihold is a rising star. You probably know her song "Numb Little Bug", which went viral on TikTok last year and went to #1 on Hot AC. What you might not know is that Beihold started out fencing, long before it was featured on the Netflix show Wednesday. She has performed on Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, opened up for the Jonas Brothers and has a brand new song coming out this Friday titled “Roller Coasters Make Me Sad”. This episode is a window into how you take a viral moment and turn it into a career. Don't miss it! by The Zak Kuhn Show

52 min listen

Ron Fair: Ron Fair is an American A&R executive, record producer, record executive, musical arranger, recording engineer and conductor. In his epic career, Fair has worked with artists that include Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Carlton, Keyshia Cole, The Black Eyed Peas and so many more. We talk about his move to Nashville, how he got started in the biz, his involvement in recording the Rocky theme song and so much more. Ron is a true record man living here in Nashville. You'll be inspired by this conversation. by The Zak Kuhn Show

87 min listen

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49 min listen

Kameron Marlowe: 25-year-old Kameron Marlowe is a force to be reckoned with. His debut album "We Were Cowboys" is available now via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville and was produced by ACM/CMA winner Dann Huff and GRAMMY-nominated Brad Hill. He is about to wrap up his headlining "We Were Cowboys Tour", which kicked off in September with a sold-out show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl. Marlowe has also played to capacity crowds in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Birmingham, Chesapeake, VA, Charlotte (his hometown), and more. You probably know his song “Giving You Up", which he wrote entirely by himself, but you might not know why he wrote the song or what made him break into country music. You'll learn a lot in this conversation. Don't miss it. by The Zak Kuhn Show

49 min listen

Spencer Crandall: Spencer Crandall is one of country’s most progressive new talents. You probably know him from social media, but do you know that he is selling out shows across the country as an independent artist? We talk about his new album "Western" and how he built his massive fanbase. But that's just the surface in this conversation. Spencer's relatability will make you think you have what it takes to become a massive country artist. Make no mistake, it's harder than it looks. Spencer is at the top of his game. If you know, you know. by The Zak Kuhn Show

50 min listen

Ashley Cooke: If you're following country artists on the rise, you know Ashley Cooke. Still early in her journey, she's had chart climbing hits like “Never Til Now” with Brett Young, national TV appearances on ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” and has toured with Cole Swindell, Jordan Davis and is about to go on tour with Brett Young. Cooke is the co-founder of The 615 House and is a TikTok star. You need to follow her. Ashley makes it look easy, even though it's anything but. This conversation will make you want to be her best friend. Want to know what it takes to make it as a country superstar in Nashville? This episode is for you? by The Zak Kuhn Show

51 min listen

Per Sundin: Per Sundin became the CEO of Pophouse in 2019. Before that, he was the President of Universal Music Nordic Region and the Managing Director of Universal Music Sweden for more than a decade. In that role, he signed and broke EDM superstar Avicii. We talk all about it. Per was also the first label executive to partner with Spotify, driving the industry shift to a streaming revenue model. He is portrayed in the recent Netflix series The Playlist, which shows the creation of Spotify. You need to watch it! Per has had a massive impact on the modern music industry and you might not even know it. You'll be fascinated by this conversation. by The Zak Kuhn Show

54 min listen

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