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

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