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Coke 600 Title Defense! Plus Watkins Glen Breakdown & Engine Tuner Insights

On this episode of Ag to Asphalt, presented by Fresh From Florida, Ross Chastain recaps the action from the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International and then in this week’s special segment presented by Georgia Boot, Ross sits down with his engine tuner, Harry Holcomb, for an awesome behind-the-scenes conversation about preparing race-winning speed and what fans may not realize happens behind the scenes every race weekend. To wrap up the episode, Ross previews the legendary Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he returns looking to defend his title in NASCAR's longest race of the season. Subscribe, like, and comment to support the show!   Chapters:  (0:00) – Welcome Ag to Asphalt Presented by FRESH FROM FLORIDA (1:45) – Watkins Glen Recap  (12:15) – Engine Tuner Harry Holcomb Exclusive Presented by GEORGIA BOOT  (50:00) – Title Defense! Coca-Cola 600 Preview   Follow along:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/  FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosschastain  Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossChastain    About Like A Farmer: The Like A Farmer Podcast is where legendary stories meet the heart of rural America. Hosted by Pat Spinosa and supported by part-owner Josh Allen, every episode dives into grit, growth, and the great outdoors. From music stars like Riley Green and Uncle Kracker to sports icons like JB Mauney and John Daly, we explore how today’s biggest names battled adversity and built their success from the dirt up. Whether it’s farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, sports, country music, or food culture, this is the home of real stories told the rural way. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://agamericamedia.com/ Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com  Powered by: Like a Farmer   THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!!  Fresh From Florida is supporting Florida's fruit, vegetables, meat, and seafood industry. Learn more and find some delicious recipes at: https://www.followfreshfromflorida.com  Georgia Boot - Step into ultimate comfort with Georgia Boot, America's hardest-working boots. Head to GeorgiaBoot.com to experience the durability and comfort trusted by farmers across the country.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brennan Clements Talks Military, Country Music Journey & His New Song “Folded Flag”

Country artist and U.S. Airman Brennan Clements joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for a conversation about service, songwriting, and staying grounded while chasing a music career. Brennan reflects on growing up in a military family, discovering Texas country music, and balancing his pursuit of music while serving in the Air National Guard. Brennan also reveals his crazy connection to Taylor Swift, the emotional inspiration behind his new release “Folded Flag” and discoverability in today’s country music landscape. From military discipline to country music dreams, Brennan’s story is all about perseverance, purpose, and staying true to where you come from. Subscribe and leave a review to support the show!   Chapters: (0:00) – Welcome Brennan Clements!  (3:30) – Growing Up in the Military & Texas Country Music  (7:30) – CRAZY STORY ALERT! Cousin Played Banjo in Taylor Swift’s Band  (10:30) – Discoverability and Getting Started  (14:30) – Cut that Song Presented by CASE KNIVES  (21:00) – Career Steppingstones + Songwriting  (26:00) – The Stories Behind New Release “Folded Flag”  (34:30) – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS  (41:30 – What’s Next for Brennan Clements   Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.likeafarmer.com/   Follow along: IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/ FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_       About Like A Farmer: Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://likeafarmer.com/   Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com Powered by: Like a Farmer Media     Our Supporters: Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmer Outlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/ Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.com Ducks Unlimited - Fill the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Join our mission at: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren Watkins: Touring with Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan & Grand Ole Opry Debut

Country artist Lauren Watkins joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for a fun, honest, and fast-moving conversation about her rise in country music and life on the road. Lauren shares the story of performing at, including the moment she spilled her margarita on stage, and what it’s been like touring with superstars like Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, and Zach Top. She opens up about her Grand Ole Opry debut, her journey from Ole Miss to Nashville, her Mount Rushmore of Florida Georgia Line songs, go-to cover songs, and the evolving role of women in country music. Lauren also shares behind-the-scenes tour stories, what she’s learned from being on the road with some of the biggest names in the industry, and what fans can expect from her next. Subscribe and leave a review to support the show!   Chapters: (0:00) – Welcome Lauren Watkins!  (2:15) – Crash My Playa Stories & Touring with Luke Bryan  (5:00) – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS  (8:30) – Ole Miss’ Pete Golding & Lane Kiffin  (12:00) – Mt. Rushmore of FGL Songs & Lauren’s Music Beginnings  (18:00) – Go-To Cover Songs & Women in Country  (25:00) – Love-Hate Relationships & New Wave of Country  (31:30) – What’s in the Cooler Presented by OUTLAW LIGHT  (34:00) – Grand Ole Opry Debut  (41:00) – Morgan Wallen, Zach Top, Riley Green & Lainey Wilson Tours  (45:00) – What’s Next for Lauren Watkins?   Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.likeafarmer.com/   Follow along: IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/ FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_       About Like A Farmer: Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://likeafarmer.com/   Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com Powered by: Like a Farmer Media     Our Supporters: Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmer Outlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/ Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.com Ducks Unlimited - Fill the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Join our mission at: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talladega Chaos, Watkins Glen Preview & Ralph Taylor Nursery

On this episode of Ag to Asphalt, presented by Fresh From Florida, Ross Chastain kicks things off with a high-energy recap from Talladega Superspeedway, breaking down the pushin’, bumpin’, and how it all led to a strong finish in one of NASCAR's most unpredictable races. Next, Ross heads to Texas Motor Speedway where he dives into the Craftsman Truck Series action, recaps the weekend on track, and shares some off-the-track shenanigans you won’t hear anywhere else. In this week’s farm segment presented by Georgia Boot, Ross visits Ralph Taylor Nursery to get a hands-on look at the nursery business and what it takes to grow and maintain plants at scale, highlighting another side of Florida agriculture. To wrap things up, Ross previews what’s ahead at Watkins Glen International and what it will take to compete on one of NASCAR’s premier road courses. Subscribe, like, and comment to support the show!   Chapters:  (0:00) – Welcome Ag to Asphalt Presented by FRESH FROM FLORIDA (2:30) – Talladega Recap: Pushin’, Bumpin’ and a Strong Finish  (9:30) – Craftsman Truck Series + Texas Recap + Shenanigans  (29:00) – Ralph Taylor Nursery Presented by GEORGIA BOOT  (38:00) – Watkins Glen Preview   Follow along:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/  FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosschastain  Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossChastain    About Like A Farmer: The Like A Farmer Podcast is where legendary stories meet the heart of rural America. Hosted by Pat Spinosa and supported by part-owner Josh Allen, every episode dives into grit, growth, and the great outdoors. From music stars like Riley Green and Uncle Kracker to sports icons like JB Mauney and John Daly, we explore how today’s biggest names battled adversity and built their success from the dirt up. Whether it’s farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, sports, country music, or food culture, this is the home of real stories told the rural way. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://agamericamedia.com/ Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com  Powered by: Like a Farmer   THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!!  Fresh From Florida is supporting Florida's fruit, vegetables, meat, and seafood industry. Learn more and find some delicious recipes at: https://www.followfreshfromflorida.com  Georgia Boot - Step into ultimate comfort with Georgia Boot, America's hardest-working boots. Head to GeorgiaBoot.com to experience the durability and comfort trusted by farmers across the country.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chase Matthew: Growing Up Broke, “All My Exes” & AI in Country Music

Country music rising star Chase Matthew joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for a raw and honest conversation about hard work, resilience, and staying true to his roots. Chase reflects on growing up with nothing, battling adversity, and how his love for rural America (from tobacco farms to small-town life) shaped both his character and his sound. We dive into the balance between independent music and the importance of country radio, his thoughts on AI in music, collaborations like “All My Exes” and what drives his songwriting. Chase also gives us a peek behind touring with stars like Travis Tritt, Riley Green, and Jake Owen, and his Mount Rushmore of country music. From humble beginnings to the national stage, Chase Matthew’s story is all about grit, growth, and chasing something bigger. Subscribe and leave a review to support the show!   Chapters: (0:00) – Welcome Chase Matthew!  (2:30) – Love for Rural America & Tobacco Farms  (5:30) – Career Turning Points & Music in the Blood  (9:00) – Growing Up with Nothing & Chase’s Adversity Battles  (19:15) – Independent Music & Importance of Country Radio  (27:00) – AI in Music (Pros and Cons) & Collaborations like “All My Exes”  (36:00) – Cut that Song Presented by CASE KNIVES  (38:30) – Touring with Stars like Travis Tritt, Riley Green, Jake Owen, and MORE  (40:45) – Mount Rushmore of Country Music  (48:00) – What’s Next for Chase Matthew  (51:30) – A Gift from TECOVAS   Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.agamericamedia.com/   Follow along: IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/ FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_       About Like A Farmer: Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://likeafarmer.com/   Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com Powered by: Like a Farmer Media     Our Supporters: Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmer Outlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/ Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.com Ducks Unlimited - Fill the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Join our mission at: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.