In The Blind Podcast

Clay Barker Talks Auburn, Frat Parties, Touring, New Music, and the Grind | In The Blind Ep. 77

In the Blind Podcast is a raw artist to artist country music podcast hosted by Love and Theft and filmed inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville. Eric and Stephen sit down with the people they actually want to talk to and leave the polish at the door. Careers, family, the road, fishing, mental health, and the stuff that never makes the press release. Episode 77 welcomes rising Alabama born Nashville based country artist Clay Barker, the independent voice behind tracks like I Can’t Be in Love With You, Drinkin’ Tonight, and Whiskey on Mine who is pulling early 2000s country into a new generation. Clay grew up in Alexander City, cut his teeth around Auburn and the Southeast bar circuit, and now lives the grind of vans, late nights, and writing rooms. In this one they cover small town Alabama, fraternity parties that turned into songs, nights on the water, the reality of the road, new music, what growth actually looks like when nobody hands it to you, the goals he is chasing next, and the mental health side of staying in it when the wins feel slow. Unfiltered, no script, just three country music singers in a duck blind.

Colin Lynch: From Sea Isle Summers to Europe With Megan Maroney | In The Blind Ep. 76

Join hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles (Country Duo Love And Theft) for Episode 76 of "In The Blind." This week rising country artist Colin Lynch sits down for an honest conversation covering his Jersey Shore roots, balancing college with a fast-rising music career, the song that blew up, writing from real places like Sea Isle City, hitting the road, and how quickly everything has changed. Colin Lynch is a Pennsylvania-raised, Sea Isle City-summered songwriter whose music sits somewhere between Zach Bryan storytelling and Springsteen-style Americana. After getting discovered on TikTok, he broke through with “4th of July Darlin’,” followed it with singles like “Mary Jane” and “Aida’s Smile,” and dropped the EP Miracles Off Exit 17. He’s been playing festivals, opening bigger rooms, and building a catalog that already feels lived-in.

McCoy Moore: Sunshine State Star | In The Blind Ep 75

Welcome back to In The Blind, the podcast shot from our studio in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft sit down with rising country star McCoy Moore for another laid-back artist-to-artist conversation, comparing experiences in the business, life on the road, and so much more. McCoy grew up in Lakeland, Florida, where a chance meeting with Luke Combs as a teenager lit the fire that eventually brought him to Nashville. Now signed to Sony Music Nashville with his debut album Sunshine State out and turning heads, he opens up about life on a radio tour, the highs and lows of the business, the allure of Music City, what he does to relax in his time off, how he writes and records, and a whole lot more. Hit play, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves real country stories.

Drew Baldridge Unpacks Farm Faith Family | In The Blind Ep 74

Welcome back to In The Blind, a podcast where real artist-to-artist conversations unfold in Riley Green’s duck blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft sit down with longtime friend and country artist Drew Baldridge. After years of sharing stages, the guys finally catch up on music, the business, family, life on the road, and Drew’s brand new project, Farm Faith Family. Hit play, subscribe, and pass it along to someone who might like to hear it.

John Morgan Wrote The Hits Then Lived One With Kid Myself | In The Blind Ep. 73

Welcome back to In The Blind, the podcast where real conversations happen in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love And Theft sit down with hit songwriter and rising country artist John Morgan. The guys dig into his journey from writing massive cuts for Jason Aldean and others to stepping out as an artist with his own music. John opens up about the stories behind the songs, the grind of Music City, and the personal side of his current top ten country radio single Kid Myself.

Why Everyone’s Talking About Halie Ridge’s Country Girl Summer | In The Blind Ep. 72

Welcome back to “In The Blind”, the podcast where real conversations happen in Riley Green’s Duck Blind. Hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Country Duo “Love And Theft” sit down with rising country artist Halie Ridge for an episode full of honesty about moving from a small Missouri town to Nashville, navigating the early grind as a young woman in Music City, the Songland moment that changed everything, mental health through the chaos, and the excitement around her brand new single, “Country Girl Summer,” that’s already turning heads. Halie Ridge grew up on the Arkansas-Missouri line before packing up for Nashville at 18. She quickly made her mark by winning Season 2 of Songland, leading to Martina McBride recording her song “Girls Like Me.” After years of independent hustle she signed with Eclipse Records and is now rolling out fresh music, including her latest single that’s gaining serious attention for its sharp songwriting and modern country-pop edge.

A Safe Place To Land: Robyn Ottolini On New Music & The Nashville Grind | In The Blind Ep. 71

Join hosts Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles in the Duck Blind for Episode 71 of In The Blind, where raw artist-to-artist conversations flow freely. This week, Canadian country powerhouse Robyn Ottolini sits down for an honest chat covering her journey from Canada to Nashville, the visa grind, living with Type 1 diabetes, her highly anticipated debut album dropping August 21st, and a whole lot more. Robyn Ottolini is a CCMA Award-winning, platinum-selling Canadian country singer-songwriter known for her sharp songwriting, sassy spirit, and undeniable personality. Now based in Nashville, her long-awaited 13-track debut album A Safe Place To Land arrives August 21 via ONErpm, marking a bold new chapter.

Dyin' To Dance: Lewis Brice | In The Blind Ep 70

Step inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind for another raw, unfiltered conversation on In the Blind, the country music podcast hosted by Love and Theft. This week we’re joined by the incredibly talented Lewis Brice…a standout artist in his own right, younger brother of superstar Lee Brice, and a great friend of the show.We dive deep into Lewis’s life and career: his brand new song, “Dyin’ To Dance,” dropping this Friday, the wave of new music he’s releasing throughout the year, fatherhood, family, and a highly successful journey that includes touring and writing with his brother, major cuts on records, and carving out his own powerful path as a fantastic artist. It’s honest talk about family, music, and staying true to yourself…classic In the Blind.

Waylon Payne: Outlaw Legacy, Broken Roads & Redemption | In The Blind Ep.69

From outlaw country royalty to the streets and back to the biggest stages…Waylon Payne’s life is a story only country music could write. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on In The Blind, the prolific singer-songwriter, actor, and guitarist opens up like never before. Son of Grammy-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne…who played guitar for Willie Nelson for over 30 years…Waylon shares incredible tales from his early days, summers on the road with his mom, and later stepping into his father’s shoes playing guitar for Willie himself. Named after his godfather Waylon Jennings, he’s lived the full outlaw circle: family fame, heartbreak, survival, addiction, identity, and ultimate redemption through song. We went deep on this one. If you love authentic artist-to-artist talks that cut straight to the soul, this episode is a must-listen. Waylon’s artistry and resilience will leave you inspired.

Dave Fenley: The Voice, Opry Debut & The Nashville Grind | In The Blind Ep. 68

In the Blind is the raw, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by CMA/ACM-nominated, platinum-selling duo Love and Theft (Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles). Filmed inside Riley Green’s Duck Blind in Nashville, the show delivers unfiltered conversations about careers, family, mental health, hobbies, and the real side of the music business. This week we’re joined by powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Dave Fenley. Dave opens up about his journey from small-town Texas roots, his national breakout on America’s Got Talent and The Voice (Team Blake), the wild ride of touring with Miranda Lambert, and how he’s deliberately building a sustainable, faith-and-family-first career after years in the trenches. Expect down-to-earth real talk on the music business, navigating fatherhood as a girl dad, his brand-new album Rest of My Life, the excitement and nerves around his Grand Ole Opry debut, crazy stories from meeting heroes, bucket-list moments, and a whole lot more. It’s an honest, inspiring, and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.

The Future of Suppressors? Josh Hood of LayerX Suppresion Spills All | In The Blind Ep. 67

In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the real country lifestyle. In this episode, Josh Hood…co-founder and lead designer of LayerX Suppression…joins the guys for a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge firearm suppressors. LayerX Suppression is the innovative company behind the groundbreaking Strake9, a lightweight titanium 9mm suppressor engineered with advanced DMLS manufacturing and near-zero back-pressure technology for superior performance on PCCs, MP5s, and more. Josh shares insights on suppressor design and engineering innovation, the business of building a new company in the firearms industry, how their tech enhances real-world hunting and shooting experiences, the challenges and future of suppressors, his personal journey, and a whole lot more. Expect authentic, no-BS conversation from a true innovator in the space. If you love honest talks about hunting, firearms, innovation, and the real country/outdoors lifestyle, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…Join us “In the Blind.”

Can the McBee Dynasty Survive Without Dad? Steven McBee Jr. On Season 3 | In The Blind Ep. 66

In the Blind is a raw, unfiltered, artist-to-artist country music and lifestyle podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the platinum-selling country duo Love and Theft. It’s filmed in Riley Green’s Duck Blind in midtown Nashville and features honest conversations on careers, family, mental health, hunting, fishing, and the country lifestyle. In this episode, Steven McBee Jr. - star of Bravo/Peacock’s hit docuseries The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys and CEO of the Missouri-based multi-generational McBee Farm & Cattle empire…joins the guys for a candid conversation. The McBees run a high-stakes farming and cattle operation that’s been thrust into the spotlight, and Steven dives deep into the strain reality TV can put on a family and their relationships, the intense business side of keeping a dynasty alive, the pressures of sudden fame, his father’s incarceration, the question of whether he’s single, and a whole lot more. Expect real talk from a modern day cowboy navigating it all. If you love authentic country stories, family empires, and no-holds-barred chats, hit play now! Subscribe, like, comment your biggest takeaway below, and share with your crew. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly…stay "In the Blind."

Koe Wetzel’s Wild Ride: From Texas Roots to Night Champion 🦆 | In The Blind Ep. 65

Step inside the “Blind” for unfiltered country gold as the platinum-selling duo Love and Theft sit down with Koe Wetzel. 🦆 Koe Wetzel, the Texas-born superstar from Pittsburg, has racked up billions of streams, multiplatinum hits like High Road, three platinum tracks overall, massive sold-out tours, and now steps into fatherhood with his baby girl Woods alongside his recent engagement, all while dropping his highly anticipated new album The Night Champion. 🦆 In this episode Koe dives deep into his career in country music, his deep Texas roots, how he balances being a father on the road, his recent engagement, how he approaches the business side, and everything about his new project The Night Champion. Expect unfiltered stories, laughs, and real talk only “In the Blind” can deliver. 🦆 Subscribe now, hit play, and join the conversation. Drop your favorite Koe moment in the comments and share with a fellow country fan. Let’s grow this thing together.

Ashley Walls: Concrete Cowgirl Taking Over Country in 2026! | In The Blind Podcast Ep. 64

Get ready for an electric conversation with one of country music’s brightest rising stars! On this episode of In The Blind, Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles sit down with the unstoppable Concrete Cowgirl herself, Ashley Walls. The Georgia-raised country-pop powerhouse is making major waves with her infectious sound and authentic storytelling. In this raw and revealing chat, Ashley opens up about her explosive new music, boldly mixing country with EDM vibes, wild stories from the road, and the intense pressure of building a career as a woman in country music. Wise beyond her years, she shares hard-earned wisdom and teases the incredible things she has lined up for 2026. You don’t want to miss this one 🦆 hit play and get inspired!

Styles Haury on Hits, Heartbreak, Hunting & Being a Dad | In The Blind Ep. 63

In The Blind is the no-holds-barred podcast hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the country duo Love and Theft. Each week they pull back the curtain on life, music, and the wild stories that shape the artists we love. This week they’re joined by powerhouse country artist and songwriter Styles Haury...the Ohio kid who went from playing garage bands to co-writing Luke Bryan’s #1 hit “Country On,” earning cuts with Craig Morgan and more, while building a career as an independent artist with a big voice and even bigger heart. He has an incredible new project out called 5-9, make sure you check it out! In this energetic episode, Styles opens up about his musical journey from small-town Ohio to Nashville, the realities of the music business, his life as a husband and father of three, the importance of mental health, and so much more. Expect raw conversation, laughs, and real talk about chasing dreams while staying grounded

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Country Music Legend Clint Black Talks Career, Mental Health & New Memoir | In the Blind Ep. 62

In the Blind is a country music and country lifestyle podcast where we sit down with artists, song writers, actors, and entertainers, to dive deep into their careers…the breakthrough moments, the ups and downs, mental health, the creative process, and everything in between. On Episode 62 we had the absolute honor of sitting down with country music legend Clint Black. From his explosive 1989 debut album Killin’ Time (which delivered multiple #1 singles and sold millions) to 22 career #1 hits, over 20 million records sold, a Grammy, Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and decades of chart-topping success on RCA and beyond, Clint has defined traditional country for generations. We talked about his incredible journey, the stories behind the hits, and his brand-new memoir Killin’ Time: My Life and Music. Clint was an absolute gentleman and delivered one of our favorite interviews ever…raw, insightful, and inspiring. If you love real country music conversations, like this episode, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and share it with your friends so they don’t miss it! New episodes drop weekly. 🤠

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🦆🔥 Love and Theft Reveal Career Highs, Lows, And Brand New Single “Farm Truck” | In The Blind Ep. 61

This week it is just us, Love And Theft, sitting down as both hosts and guests. We open up about the last 20 years: the highs, the lows, the tours that changed everything, the songs that mean the most, and the moments we will never forget. We also dive into the brand new Love and Theft music and our new single “Farm Truck” dropping next week on 5/15. If you have been with us for the ride, this episode is for you. Drop a 🦆 if you are tuning in. Tag a friend who should hear this one.

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Chase Wright on Viral TikTok Fame, Track Roots & Building Indie Success | In The Blind Ep. 60

From viral TikTok breakthroughs and hundreds of millions of streams to becoming one of country music’s most exciting independent voices, Chase Wright has taken a path no one saw coming. In Episode 60 of In The Blind, the Lebanon, Indiana native … former college track star and economics major at DePaul University … sits down to tell the full story. He opens up about picking up a guitar for the first time as a freshman athlete, the bold leap to Nashville right after graduation, building his career from the ground up, and what it really takes to thrive as an indie artist in Music City with massive hits like “Wish You’d Miss Me” and “Hurt No More.” In The Blind, hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of country duo Love and Theft, exists to show the real, unfiltered side of country artists, writers, athletes, and entertainers … the stories you don’t usually hear on the radio or in the press. This is one of those conversations. Stream Chase Wright’s music right now and catch up on every episode of In The Blind for more candid, behind the curtain moments with your favorite voices in country. Hit subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite part, and share this one with the crew.

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From Trey Lewis to Thomason: New Music, Roomates with Ella Langley, & Family Legacy | In The Blind Ep. 59

From his viral hit “Dicked Down in Dallas” to his deeply personal new chapter releasing as Thomason, Trey Lewis has never followed the expected script. In Episode 59 of In The Blind, the Birmingham, Alabama native (raised in Vestavia Hills) shares his full story - addiction, the bold move to Nashville with almost nothing, and the tight-knit songwriter community that became family. He opens up about sharing a house and building a friendship with Ella Langley, the wild early days in Music City, and why he is now releasing music under his real family name Thomason - the last in his bloodline - to honor his roots with raw, introspective songs about redemption, relationships, and second chances. In The Blind, hosted by Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft, exists to show the real, unfiltered side of country artists, writers, athletes, and entertainers - the stories you don’t usually hear on the radio or in the press. This is one of those conversations. Stream Trey’s new music under Thomason right now, check out his full catalog as Trey Lewis, and catch up on every episode of In The Blind for more candid, behind-the-curtain moments with your favorite voices in country. Hit subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite part, and share this one with the crew.

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Kameron Marlowe on the Nashville Grind & Navigating Success | In The Blind Ep. 58

In the Blind is back with one of the best male vocalists in country music and one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet…Kameron Marlowe! Hosted by the country duo Love and Theft, this episode is raw, honest, and full of real talk. From his early days grinding it out after The Voice, to breaking through with hits like “Giving You Up,” “Strangers,” and “No Need For Leavin’,” Kameron has quickly become one of country music’s most compelling new voices. With soulful, powerhouse vocals and deeply personal songwriting, he’s carved out a lane all his own while racking up major streaming success and radio hits. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey to Nashville, the brutal grind of the music business, the emotional toll it takes chasing dreams in a crazy town, and how he’s navigating his rising success while staying grounded. Expect laughs, vulnerable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t miss this one 🦆 hit play, subscribe, and turn it up! #KameronMarlowe #InTheBlindPodcast #CountryMusic #Nashville #GivingYouUp #NewCountry #Podcast

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