Ep. 190 - MIKE MCCLURE - The OG of Red Dirt | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Ep. 190 - MIKE MCCLURE - The OG of Red Dirt | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 190 featuring the OG (Original Grampus) of Red Dirt, Mike McClure of The Great Divide originally from Shawnee, OKWe chatted with Mike about The Great Divide's brand new single "Hard Time Moving On", being one of the first artists to make Red Dirt Music mainstream, how the band's songs differed before and after their breakup, if his content changed during the Mike McClure Band years, the song "Wrong Is Overrated" and how this helped heal past burned bridges, his inspiration to start writing being Willie related, reflecting on being an influence to many artists, Crow & Gazelle's new record "Truth Be Told" & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Mike at https://www.tgdmusic.com/Chapters:01:05: Theme Song01:47: Intro02:08: The new single “Hard Time Moving On” from The Great Divide06:06: Working with Danny Miller again in the studio09:49: Being an OG in the red dirt movement14:07: Reflecting on those early days and knowing he influenced others15:54: The initial inspiration to become a songwriter17:27: His step by step process to writing songs initially19:45: Is there a difference in the content between TGD and Mike McClure Band21:24: Crow & Gazelle24:52: The change in growth musically pre and post band breakup28:00: The album “Providence”30:24: The audience reaction to the new songs31:44: “Wrong is Overrated” and the meaning behind it36:18: Crow & Gazelle’s new record “Truth Be Told”39:14: By The Numbers Starts40:31: Rapid Fire41:43: What the Heck?!43:53: Top 544:31: Mt. Rushmore45:12: Impactful46:43: The 2 things he is most grateful for47:36: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?48:28: Who is Mike McClure?48:59: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 189 - TY SMITH - The Minor Offense Is Rolling Through | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 189 featuring up and coming, rising red dirt star Ty Smith of Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses originally from Sand Springs, OKWe chatted with Ty about growing up around his grandmother's pool hall, how seeing incredible songwriters live spurred hiswant to write songs, becoming one of the top junior pool players in the country, how music won out over billiards, becoming a full time musician at 14 years old, how he has found ways to write great songs with less life experience than other writers, his role in the studio & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Ty at https://www.tysmithandtheminoroffenses.com/Chapters:03:57: Theme Song04:40: Intro06:16: The story behind “Devil Drive Me Home”07:55: Documenting a hook when he hears it out in the world09:22: Getting back into the head space of revisited song idea12:35: Reflecting on a song and possible mistakes from forcing a song14:01: Growing up in Sand Springs, OK around his grandmother’s pool hall16:23: Started on drums at 4 years old17:36: Switching to guitar18:32: His first paying gig20:57: How did his parents adjust to him playing music as a teenager22:55: Was Music and Billiards ever competing for his attention?25:02: Family support for his music27:08: Having less life experience as a songwriter & songwriting mentors30:34: Making up stories or being a people watcher31:53: Performing a song that he wrote that he didn’t live himself34:21: The origin of the band name36:09: Outgrowing his first record & evolving as an artist39:04: Being vocal in the studio40:08: Experimenting new songs on an audience42:17: The story behind “Lost & Found” with KC Johns44:50: By The Numbers Starts45:09: Rapid Fire47:07: What the Heck?!49:45: Top 550:09: Mt. Rushmore51:01: Impactful52:47: The 2 things he is most grateful for53:41: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?54:22: Who is Ty Smith?54:58: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 188 - MICHAEL PETERSON - Music Doesn’t Get Wrinkles | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 189 featuring gold selling country artist and songwriter Michael Peterson originally from Richland, WAWe chatted with Michael about his new upcoming single "Old Army Hat", his current single "Stones", re-releasing music for the first time digitally, how football somehow pushed him into the music business, writing for Deniece Williams, the impact of Robert Ellis Orrall, his huge debut record in 1997, the story behind his hit song "Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie", the importance to him in supporting the military & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Michael at https://www.michaelpetersonmusic.com/Chapters:01:01: Theme Song01:42: Intro02:17: The latest single “Old Army Hat”05:50: Releasing music digitally for the first time08:05: The story behind “Stones”10:16: Sports got him into music & Deniece Williams13:12: Starting in Nashville at 36 years old16:24: 10 songs on his first album were self-written18:47: An auspicious beginning20:35: Transitioning to country songwriting22:34: Swallowing your ego as a co-writer23:28: Robert Ellis Orrall25:24: The first Reprise record26:03: “Drink, Swear, Steal, Lie”34:16: The pressure on the second major label album35:20: Pivoting after his 2nd record36:58: A new album coming soon?40:12: The balance between creative & commercial42:47: His advocacy for the military48:16: By The Numbers Starts48:24: Rapid Fire49:57: What the Heck?!51:51: Top 552:14: Mt. Rushmore52:29: Impactful55:27: The 2 things he is most grateful for55:45: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?56:26: Who is Michael Peterson?57:01: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 187 - LEWIS BRICE - Enjoying The Moments | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 187 featuring Nashville recording artist and singer/songwriter Lewis Brice originally from Sumter, SCWe chatted with Lewis about his brand new single "NASCAR Fast", how having a daughter made him appreciate moments, growing up in a musical family, honing his craft in Key West, FL, the story behind his hit song "It's You (I've Been Looking For) and how it got him married, how his content has changed now that he's a husband and father, being a published songwriter and balancing that with being a recording artist & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Lewis at https://www.lewisbrice.com/Chapters:00:58: Theme Song01:40: Intro01:55: His new single “NASCAR Fast”07:31: Being hands on in the studio11:45: The impact of Key West17:04: How traditional country fans react to his style18:39: His music started with vocals & his family’s musical experience20:37: Did his family support the kids doing music?23:03: Brotherly competition?24:30: Being a published songwriter AND an artist29:31: His content & business outlook changing after marriage and fatherhood34:47: The story behind “It’s You I’ve Been Looking For”39:03: The rest of his 2026 musically & choosing singles, an album or both43:26: By The Numbers Starts43:41: Rapid Fire45:17: What the Heck?!46:52: Top 547:52: Mt. Rushmore48:34: Impactful50:26: The 2 things he is most grateful for521:57: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?53:22: Who is Lewis Brice?54:06: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 186 - ADYSEN MALEK - Recovering Taco Bell Addict | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 186 featuring TRRMA Future Faces winner Adysen Malek originally from Edna, TXWe chatted with Adysen about growing up in South Texas, winning the Future Faces contest, her songwriting process, her background in musical theater and how that has helped her, being at home on stage, dealing with negative comments, Kacey Musgraves, Taco Bell & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Adysen at https://www.adysenmalekmusic.com/Chapters:01:53: Theme Song02:34: Intro03:24: The story behind “Whiskey After Women”06:40: Growing up in Edna, TX07:20: Music finds her07:58: Her first time on stage09:27: Transitioning from the theater to mainstream music12:09: The initial reason to start writing songs14:07: Being natural on stage15:17: Getting negative attention on the internet17:44: The strategy behind the genres of her songs21:22: Social Media22:33: A day in the life of Adysen23:34: Networking in Nashville24:59: A packed writing room vs solo writing26:55: Releasing music to Texas Radio31:36: Kacey Musgraves33:24: Brand new record?34:30: Taking time to enjoy the ride35:18: The impact of her manager36:11: Does she plan to change styles on her 2nd album?37:30: By The Numbers Starts37:57: Rapid Fire40:09: What the Heck?!44:08: Top 544:44: Mt. Rushmore45:10: Impactful46:23: The 2 things she is most grateful for46:40: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?47:10: Who is Adysen Malek?49:07: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0