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Unhinged Country Podcast

Join us as we champion the artists, the fans, and the unique community building the country movement in the UK. Features artist interviews, hilarious "Would You Rather" debates, and inside looks at the UK's best country festivals, events and gigs.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 21 min
#024 - Stebrowny'all, Red Carpet Rows & Ten Shows in Ireland
Moggzy and Lucy are back for Episode 24, with Lucy caught slightly off guard before they've even started. They go through the CMA Awards performers, including Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and a Dolly Parton tribute, with Lainey Wilson hosting for the third year, live at 1am our time on 19 November. Then it's the red carpet row: Sammy Kershaw says the CMA refused to let him walk it, and Riley Green, Carly Pearce and Mark Chesnutt have backed him. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is on 26 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and she's leading the CMA nominations with nine. Morgan Wallen's "Been By Now" is his 23rd Country Airplay No. 1, which sends them into GTA, gaming, and the $677 three-day passes for his Sand In My Boots festival. Garth Brooks has announced ten stadium shows in Ireland for May and June 2027, in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. There's also sad news that Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red has died of breast cancer at 35. On the UK side, Stockport's Bec O'Malley has released Homeward Bound, with a sold-out headline tour wrapping at Manchester's Deaf Institute on the 21st. Gareth still has the biggest British song on UK country radio with "One That Got Away", and Outpost Drive are on their first UK headline tour. Songs of the week: Justine Beverley "Til It Crashes", Lucy Blu "Loud", Mack Geiger "Dying In This House", and Tyler Hubbard "Playin' It Cool". Then Stebrowny'all of Red Solo Club joins Moggzy and Lucy. They talk about how a Jason Aldean song on holiday got him into country, how he and Jay got bored of waiting and started the club nights themselves, and his country-meets-dance remixes. He plugs the Country Day Party in Manchester on Saturday 30 January, 2-6pm, and the Maggie's x Red Solo Club C2C weekend in Glasgow. After that it's what's on this week, including The Shires at the Palladium, Brighton, Ipswich, Poole and Swansea, a Waylon Jennings listening party, and Drake Milligan in Birmingham. Tonight's news updates, like Garth's ticket times and the CMA apology, aren't on the Sunday tape, so I've left them out. I'm on the out-now Story and arid art now.
November 3 · 48 min
#023 - Shania, Steady Flames & Christmas Too Soon?
Moggzy and Lucy are back for Episode 23. Dan + Shay's "Tequila" has gone Diamond in Canada, which brings back memories of the Brits going wild at Stagecoach when they covered "Mr. Brightside". Kacey Musgraves' Tex-Mex Tapes has four songs sung in Spanish, and Kezia Gill is taking things back to her roots with a stripped-back acoustic tour. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is back at No. 1, chasing Mariah's record, and Shania's State Fair and UK tour has Lucy planning a Scarborough or Cardiff trip with her mum. The Shires are heading out on their last tour for now, with Kaylee Bell supporting in Glasgow. Songs of the week: Gareth "One That Got Away", Sarah Louise "Sit With the Feeling", Jordan Davis "Steady Flame" and Cole Barnhill "Asleep at the Wheel". Then it's the questions round. Would you rather go backstage for one night or be front row all weekend? Would you wear full western gear to Tesco or to someone else's wedding? Would you have Shania in your back garden or Morgan Wallen down your local? With the Shires stepping back, we pick who could be the next big British country act. We also make our CMA Entertainer of the Year predictions and argue over how early is too early for Christmas country songs. We finish with what's on from Wed 4 Nov, including Cody Johnson in Belfast, the Shires in York, Manchester and Birmingham, Matt Lang in Glasgow and London, and plenty of line dancing.
S1 · E22
October 28 · 1 hr 12 min
#022 - Carmen's, Cojo & Country Club Chaos
Moggzy and Lucy are back for Episode 22. Moggzy recaps Cody Johnson at Manchester AO Arena on press passes - Alyssa and Parker McCollum opened, Parker kept calling the crowd "Man City," and the arena belted out "Til You Can't." Lucy reports from Country Club in The Hague (via Amsterdam, storm delays and all), with Sadie's Ella Langley tribute packing a serious reaction plus a Cohen Vale acoustic set. Songs of the week: Chloe Jones "Last Flight," Cammy Barnes "You & Me," Cody Johnson "'Til You Can't," and Max McNown & Carly Pearce "Not Falling Out." Then Danielle and Charlie from Carmen Bar & Eatery, Atherton, join for the full origin story - the name, Gary Quinn building it into a listening room, free Sunday acoustics, the murals, Smoke On Deez BBQ with John Roche, and the move toward Carmen Country and Cocktails. There's a Halloween Would You Rather round, then What's On for Wed 28 Oct-Tue 3 Nov, including Halloween honky-tonk nights and Cody Johnson in Birmingham and Glasgow.
S1 · E21
October 21 · 1 hr 15 min
#021 - Zach's Talking Out His Arse
Moggzy and Lucy kick off Episode 21 with big news: Saddleborn, the western and country clothing brand from Leigh, is on board. Use the code MOGGZY for 20% off site-wide at saddleborn.co.uk, and keep an eye out for their pop-up shop opening in Leigh on Sat 14 Nov. Then it's straight into the news. Zach Bryan has dropped a surprise EP, announced a 2027 stadium tour with no UK dates, hit No. 1 on Apple Music with Lana Del Rey on "Lies" and somehow made peace with Nashville. The CMA's Dolly tribute streams live on Disney+ at 2am Thursday, our time. Plus Dolly's Welsh "Jolene", and Cody Johnson hitting Manchester and The O2. Songs of the week are DENYM's "Without Sound", Stella Lain's "The Boys Who Broke My Heart", July Moon's "I Hate Country Music" (it's not what you think) and Noah Brigden's "Gone" (#divorceddadfolk, apparently). Then there's a load of Would You Rathers, from a Welsh duet with Dolly to a life of "Cotton Eye Joe", plus a quick-fire round. We finish with a guide to UK country gigs on this week.
October 13 · 55 min
#020 - Catalonian Line Dancing, Aldi's answer to country and Banning "Howdy"
Lucy returns from a bout of illness just in time for Moggzy to recap his weekend at the Honky Tonk Highway event in Liverpool, where he experienced a highly energetic, hip-hop-esque style of Catalonian line dancing taught by an instructor Pol from the Barcelona region. The hosts break down the intense choreography, including a routine designed to mimic Captain Jack Sparrow, before diving into their weekly music picks. For the UK, they highlight Mikala Fredriksson's upcoming upbeat track "39," which playfully tackles aging without the usual doom and gloom, while the US picks feature Chase Matthew's grounded "Start from the Holler" and Tigerlily Gold's "Girls Are Gonna". The episode fully embraces its self-described dynamic of "complete random nonsense" during a chaotic Q&A segment. The hosts passionately agree that British country fans need to permanently retire the word "howdy," debate whether they would rather forget their toothbrush or deodorant at a weekend festival, and confess that they actively skip the "Cotton Eye Joe" line dance despite peer pressure. After revealing some decidedly non-country guilty pleasure tracks like Chris Brown's "Forever" and Iyaz's "Replay," the duo wraps up with a comprehensive UK gig guide featuring events at Little Nashville in Bristol, Ruby Rays in York, and the newly opened Jolene's.
S1 · E19
October 6 · 42 min
#019 - Country Festivals, Quirky Gigs & All Time Greats
In this episode, host Moggzy is joined by the show’s first guest host, Zoe Unsworth, stepping in for regular co-host Lucy. The duo kicks off with a lively recap of Susannah Clegg’s Manchester gig at Hen House Presents, detailing the venue’s quirky upstairs setup and standout support set from Louise Connor. They dive into current country and crossover discussions, sharing candid thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new music direction, speculating on potential country headliners for Glastonbury—such as Ella Langley or Zach Bryan—and reacting to the freshly announced C2C: Country to Country lineup, with particular excitement for the Manchester events and acts like Riley Green and Jelly Roll. The conversation then shifts to their personal song selections and lighthearted debates. Moggzy and Zoe share their weekly picks, spotlighting tracks by Matt Rogers, Jake O’Neill, Miranda Lambert featuring Ella Langley, and Kenny Whitmire. After tackling trivia questions—including crowning their ultimate country songs and choosing between Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan—the episode concludes with a comprehensive guide to upcoming live country gigs and festival appearances across the UK for the week ahead.
S1 · E18
September 30 · 50 min
#018 - Megan Moroney in Manchester, C2C Debates & Stomping Into Comp Season
In this jam-packed episode, Moggzy and Lucy dive headfirst into a whirlwind weekend of live country music and dance floor shenanigans. Moggzy recaps his Saturday night watching Megan Moroney light up Manchester, breaking down the major upgrades in stage production, snappy outfit changes, and the sea of pink cowboy hats taking over the city. The pair also share highlights from a lively charity line dance and rodeo bull event in North Wales, discuss what went down at Honky Tonk Highway, and look ahead to the next Stomp It Out line dance competition in January. Things get fiery as the hosts tackle the latest UK country news and festival updates, sharing honest reactions to the newly released C2C lineup, debating artist saturation, and celebrating Cammy Barnes' monumental arena headliner announcement at the Glasgow Hydro. Wrapping things up with their staple picks of the week—spotlighting Ruby Lilly, Maya Lane, Jordan Davis, and Corey Kent—and an agonising game of "Kill or Keep" featuring country heavyweight match-ups, this episode serves up your weekly dose of festival buzz, gig guides, and pure country chaos.
September 23 · 40 min
#017 - Gig Recaps, C2C Rumour Mill & Festival Dilemmas
Moggzy and Lucy are back for Episode 17 to round up a jam-packed week of live country music and festival catch-ups. They kick off with a recap of Jeremy McComb’s high-energy, joke-filled set at Carmens with support from Jake O'Neill, look back on an epic wedding celebration packed with festival faces and Land Rover sound systems, and discuss Lucy’s high-proof Saturday at the rum distillery. From there, the pair dive straight into the country rumour mill ahead of the official C2C announcement, debating wild festival predictions, tour conflicts, and who they’d love to see cross the pond. The conversation then turns to the weekly playlist picks featuring fresh tracks from Sussanah Clegg, Billy Driscoll, Drew Baldridge, and Kaleb Sanders, sparking a chat on relatable lyrics and small-town gossip. Wrapping things up, the hosts face off in a hilarious, country-themed round of "Would You Rather" covering glamping vs. muddy VIPs, autotuned boybands, and rolly-polly dares, before breaking down all the upcoming live gigs and line dancing socials across the UK this week.
September 15 · 35 min
#016 - Green Room Darts, Stagecoach Drama & The Billy Ray Mullet
Grab a drink and pull up a chair for Episode 16! This week, Moggzy looks back on dodging stray darts backstage at Owen Morton and 53 West’s Manchester gig, before hitting up the new Hickory’s in Liverpool for NFL Sunday. Meanwhile, Lucy recaps dodging line dancing after a battle with a questionable kebab and some bottomless brunch cocktails. The pair also dive into big UK country announcements, including Dan’s brand-new promotion company Firepit Frontier and their upcoming Birmingham launch night, alongside a full breakdown of the monster Stagecoach 2025 lineup that has Lucy seriously debating handing in her work notice. Things get personal in this week's questions as they debate the merits of rogue line dance directions, truck therapy versus neat whiskey, and whether Lucy would survive rocking a full-blown 1980s Billy Ray Cyrus mullet for six months. To wrap it all up, they round up their top UK and US country music tracks of the week—spanning Zoe Unsworth, Millie Rose, Warren Zeiders, and Kenny Weitmeier—before running through the massive upcoming live gig and line dance guide across the UK.
S1 · E15
September 8 · 30 min
#015 - Festival Frolics, Fan Confessions & Outrageous Choices
In this episode of The Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy and Lucy dive headfirst into a lively recap of their recent country music outings. They kick things off with Zoe Unsworth’s EP launch party at The Deaf Institute, praising the venue's acoustics, her incredible performance, her backing band, and a standout opening performance by Susannah Clegg. From there, the duo shares highlights from the festival circuit, detailing the bustling crowd and yeedm-remix conga lines at Wafsville for Stebrowny'all set, as well as a jam-packed night of DJs and tribute acts at Country Club Manchester. They also break down their weekly playlist favorites, spotlighting deeply personal songwriting from artists like Owen Riegling, Waylon Wyatt, Carter Faith and a fresh twist on Shania Twain. True to the podcast's name, the conversation quickly veers into chaotic comedy during an utterly unhinged round of "Would You Rather." The hosts debate everything from fruit-based dilemmas and on-stage wardrobe malfunctions and walking across fiery coals. Wrapping up with practical notes for UK country music fans, Lucy runs through a comprehensive gig guide for the week ahead, spotlighting intimate shows, pub gigs, and must-see ticketed acoustic sets across London, Greater Manchester, York, and Birmingham.
S1 · E14
September 1 · 46 min
#014 - Rain, Rogue Nicotine & The Long Road Recap
In this episode Moggzy and Lucy break down their full weekend at The Long Road Festival-from early-entry ticket scanner chaos and the great premium versus live-in camping debate to surviving sudden thunderstorm evacuations and impromptu line dancing in ponchos. Between recaps of standout sets like Simon Howard , Maren Morris and Noah Jones, the hosts share festival mishaps including wild gear setups, a bizarre run-in with free nicotine pouch samples, and a show-truck escape plan. Beyond the festival grounds, they run through their weekly music recommendations-highlighting tracks from Pete Hubbard, Ferris & Sylvester, ERNEST, and Taylor Austin Dye-before tackling a fresh set of hypothetical questions. Wrap things up with an extensive gig guide featuring upcoming country events across Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Blackpool and beyond.
S1 · E13
August 25 · 55 min
#013 - German Train Scams, Wild Swimming & The Long Road Countdown
In Episode 13, Moggzy and Lucy break down Moggzy’s wild weekend in Germany at the Dusty Boots Festival with Zoe Unsworth and Susannah Clegg. From horses wandering onto the main stage mid-performance to German line-dancing differences and a massive airport travel nightmare featuring an opportunistic train scammer eating dry bread four slices at a time, it was a trip full of unexpected chaos. The hosts also take a moment to reflect on the sudden, heartbreaking news of Dolly Parton’s passing. Looking ahead, the excitement builds as the duo gear up for The Long Road Festival with official media and press passes in hand. They dive into festival prep, debate the merits of 6 AM wild swimming, Celebrate a major milestone as their pal Ross McGuire prepares to take the stage on The Voice UK and tackle questions covering everything from their best personality traits to their biggest dating red flags. Wrapping things up with their top music picks of the week—spotlighting tracks from Susannah Clegg, Twinnie, Ella Langley, and Anne Wilson—Lucy caps off the episode with an impressive, single-breath run-through of the massive Long Road lineup and upcoming UK live country gigs.
August 18 · 44 min
#012 - Flashmobs, Festival Chaos & Denim Debates
In this episode, Moggzy and Lucy dive straight into their packed weekend recaps, starting with a chaotic, 80-strong impromptu line dance gathering outside the James Johnston gig in Manchester-complete with Jake O'Neill sightings and onstage antics with the Honky Tonk Highway crew. They also break down Moggzy's Sunday trip to Summer in Nashville in Wrexham, spotlighting standout performances, unexpected acoustic sets, and an epic country-oke moment. Plus, they share an inside tip to keep your eyes peeled on Liam Price's socials for some massive upcoming news. Things get hilariously unhinged in the middle segment as they tackle playlist picks-featuring tracks from Kerryl, Cammy Barnes, Cameron Marlowe, and Mason Ramsey-before going head-to-head in a wild round of "Would You Rather." From porta-loo dilemmas and roadie fantasies with Whiskey Myers to questionable rhinestones and Wrangler jumpsuit mishaps, nothing is off the table. To wrap it all up, they run through the jam-packed UK gig guide for the week ahead and preview Moggzy's upcoming trip to Germany for the Dusty Boots Festival.
August 11 · 42 min
#011 - Deva Fest Chaos, Unplugged Magic & The Great Cat Food Dilemma
In this episode, Moggzy and Lucy break down a whirlwind week of live country music and festival madness across the UK. Moggzy recaps his recent gig adventures, starting with an unforgettable night in Manchester seeing Everett and Gary Quinn at Band on the Wall—complete with an intimate, Fourth-Wall-breaking unplugged set right in the middle of the crowd. The hosts then dive into the wild variety of Deva Fest outside Chester, covering everything from inflatable horse costumes to sets by Zoe Unsworth, Dick and Dom, Vengaboys and Ronan Keating, before reflecting on a soulful, listening-room experience with Shelley Fairchild and Jake O'Neill at Carmen's. Beyond the gig recaps, Moggzy and Lucy share their weekly UK/Irish and US country music playlist picks—featuring tracks by Gary Quinn, K. Iris, Ella Langley, and The Jack Whittle Band. Things take a hilarious turn during their "Would You Rather" segment as they debate the merits of personal hype crews versus public narration by Morgan Freemans, tattoo choices, and the stomach-churning decision between a daily spoon of wet cat food or warm milk from a sweaty cowboy boot. Finally, they close out the episode with a comprehensive rundown of upcoming country gigs, line dancing sessions, and festival lineups across the region for the week ahead.
S1 · E10
August 4 · 45 min
#010 - Wembley Vibes, Bad Ideas & Catching Up with Zoe Unsworth
In Episode 10 of The Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy and Lucy recap a busy week of country music festivities across the UK. They break down their experiences at the Country Club events in Wembley and Liverpool, reflecting on high-energy pre-show parties, DJ sets, line dancing, and standout performances from Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. Moggzy and Lucy also share their weekly music recommendations, highlighting fresh tracks from UK and US artists including MJ Reynolds, Grace Kelly, Riley Green, and Tucker Wetmore. Special guest Zoe Unsworth joins the show for an insightful and entertaining conversation about her musical journey. She discusses finding her authentic country sound, her biggest inspirations ranging from Elvis to Taylor Swift, and her dream collaborations. Zoe opens up about the double-edged sword of social media in the music industry, reveals her hilarious "useless talent," and gives an exclusive update on her upcoming festival performances and highly anticipated debut EP release. The episode wraps up with a comprehensive run-down of gig and event listings for the week ahead.
July 28 · 22 min
#009 Festival Must-Haves, & Would You Rather?
Moggzy gives his review of the Loft Sessions in Birmingham and Farm Tracks near Pontefract, while Lucy breaks down all the high-energy fun from the Country Club Festival at Freight Island in Manchester. 🎪🍻
July 21 · 41 min
#008 - Amsterdam Arenas, Castle Country & Cowboy Strip Shows
Welcome back to episode 8 of the Unhinged Country Podcast! This week, Moggzy and Lucy dive into a jam-packed recap of their latest live music adventures. The duo kicks things off by swapping stories from a brilliant birthday night out at Red Solo, before Lucy spills all the details on her trip to Amsterdam. She breaks down the highs of seeing MJ Reynolds and Billy Driskill at the Waterhole, alongside some brutal honesty about the appalling sound quality at the Johan Cruyff Arena for Luke Combs. They also take a trip up to the Lake District to review the remote and stunning Country by the Castle festival, sharing their thoughts on the atmosphere and sets from Amy Jo and Zoe. Later in the episode, the hosts share what’s been dominating their playlists, featuring top tracks from UK and US artists like Chloe Jones, Tom Wilson, Dan Smalley, and Caleb Mitchell. Things then take a truly unhinged turn with a hilarious round of "Would You Rather," covering everything from giving up GPS for riddles to choosing between professional bull riding and a cowboy strip show. Finally, Moggzy and Lucy wrap up with a massive rundown of the week’s upcoming country gigs across the UK, ensuring you know exactly where to catch the best live music this weekend.
July 14 · 14 min
#007 - Flying Solo
This week on the Unhinged Country Podcast, Moggzy is flying solo while Lucy lives it up at the Luke Combs gig in Amsterdam and holidays in Dubai! In this jam-packed episode, Moggzy recaps the highlights from Lisa T’s live stream tour after-party and looks ahead to a massive birthday weekend celebration at the Red Solo Club in Birmingham's Cuban Embassy. He shares his tracks of the week, featuring old-school traditional country from UK artist Susanna Clegg ("Prospect Street") and a heavy, authentic alternative-country sound from US band Lakeview ("Kill Me First"). Moggzy also breaks down the details for Germany's upcoming Dusty Boots Festival this August, an exciting new hybrid music and line-dancing event. With Lucy away, our good pal Rodeo Reed steps in to take over the co-host segment, sharing her love for a Waylon Jennings classic ("Never Been to Spain") and shining a spotlight on UK talent Scott Cameron. We skip "Would You Rather" this week to play some incredible, heartwarming voice notes from our amazing listeners—including Michaela, Orla, and MJ Reynolds—sharing their love for the pod's authentic vibe. Finally, Moggzy runs through a stacked weekend gig guide, highlighting local shows from Becky Tate and Finn Pearson, before previewing the weekend's massive event: Country at the Castle in the Lake District, featuring a stellar lineup with Chloe Jones, Tom Hodge, and headliners Amelia Quinn and Katie Hurt. Normal scheduling resumes next week, so grab a drink, tune in, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
July 7 · 48 min
#006 - Two Pips, One Lucy
Grab a drink and join us for Episode 6 of the Unhinged Country Podcast! In this episode, we look back at an unforgettable—and very wet—night at Dylan Gosset's gig in Millennium Square, from last-minute scramble plans to getting completely drenched because Phil insisted no one needed a jacket. We dive into our weekly track recommendations featuring Zoe Unsworth, Jake O'Neil, Luke Combs and Hannah McFarland ft. Riley Green, before sitting down with special guest Pip Marsh for a candid chat about finding his voice, coping with childhood trauma through music, and why raw authenticity will always beat a fake persona in the UK scene. Finally, we round things copy-wise with a breakdown of this week's upcoming country events, including Bronnie's new EP drop, Chloe Jones' release, and the massive Luke Combs weekend in Amsterdam with the official Country Club Fest after-party.
S1 · E5
June 30 · 32 min
#005 - Rhinestone Suits, Gig Recaps & Social Batteries
We’re back for Episode 5 of Unhinged Country with a recap of a scorching night in Manchester at Band on the Wall! We're breaking down the incredible "girl power" performances from Lisa T, Chloe Jones, Mikki Evans, and a surprise guest. Then, we dive into a hilariously honest game of "Would You Rather." Find out who would wear a rhinestone cowboy suit to a funeral, who has a secret limited social battery, and why the Chester Zoo bat cave is officially off-limits. Grab a cuppa and join the chinwag!

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