Episodes
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Isabella Stepanovic, a veterinarian friend of Dr. Josie joins the podcast with her Goldendoodle named Monkey. Dr. Isabella takes over this week’s Case of the Week segment, summarizing many crazy things she has seen in practice at her ER Vet clinic, including a dog with severe burns that had fallen out of the bed of its owner’s truck and had unfortunately been dragged behind the vehicle. Dr. Josie & Dr. Isabella take listener calls and give their feedback on how often to bathe your pets and explain reverse sneezing and whether it is cause for conce...
On this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones talks with songwriter and producer Ryan Vojtesak, better known by his stage name Charlie Handsome! He is behind some of the biggest songs like Morgan Wallen's "Last Night," Post Malone's new country album and many more. He shares how the first time he met Post Malone he was living in a closet and recalls how they started working together. Charlie also talks about the only time he called Morgan Wallen to tell him he just wrote a number one song, and shares that he has 8,000 voice notes in his phone. Charlie dropped out of High School and worked i...
After a week of vacation, Bobby records an emergency episode to talk about the misery he experienced in Italy, the announcement of Oasis reuniting and Linkin Park teasing a big announcement this week. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Valerie Parker joins Dr. Josie for an in-depth conversation about what to feed your pets. They tackle the hot topics – grain free diets, prescription diets, and the biggest mistakes pet parents are making on the pet food aisle. They also discuss whether a homemade/raw diet is better than traditional kibble – you may be surprised at the answer! Dr. Josie debunks the myth that veterinarians get kickbacks to sell you specific food brands. In the intro to the interview, Dr. Josie shares her "Case of the Week" – ...
Over the years, Bobby has sat down with Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks both separately AND together for the BobbyCast, so we have compiled the highlights into one episode. In this unique look at the history of Brooks and Dunn, Ronnie and Kix each share their sides of the story on life before fame, what prompted them to move to Nashville, getting discovered, how their record deal as a duo came about and the meaning behind some of their songs. They also talk about their friendship with Reba, why they think they have had so much success and Ronnie details the crazy story of meeting Johnny Cash! ...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Taylin Lewan (animal advocate & wife of former NFL player/Bussin’ with the Boys co-host Taylor Lewan) and her senior Husky, Akira, join Dr. Josie. Taylin discusses rescuing Akira when she was just 18-years-old after losing two family members and immediately bonding with her during one of life’s hardest seasons. Taylin shares that Akira recently survived cancer and moves around a little slower these days. She discusses handling the anticipatory grief of knowing Akira won’t be around forever. Taylin also shares about her plethora of farm animals and lea...
In this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones shares the Top 10 controversial country songs. These songs made headlines for discussing sensitive social subjects, and while some became anthems, others caused drama with the artists fan base... Plus, Bobby talks to TikTok creator and Investigative Journalist Ethan Frice (@Ethanfrice). He discusses why he thinks he recently got banned and shares some of his biggest internet conspiracy theories. He also explains how some of his content has caused people to show up at his house and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheB...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Pet Psychic Carrie Kenady joins Dr. Josie and her two rescue dogs Biggie & Saya. As an animal psychic medium, Carrie claims she has the ability to connect with all animals, including those who have crossed over. She shares their favorite memories and unique details only owners can validate. Carrie does a reading in real time of Dr. Josie’s dogs Biggie & Saya and even connects with her Great Dane Luca that passed away a few years ago! Ahead of the interview, Dr. Josie sits down with her co-host, Shannon Ella, to dive into her dog Saya’s backstory. When...
In this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones has a roundtable panel with Drew Baldridge, Chris Owen (@ChrisOwenMusic) and Eddie. Drew's song "She's Somebody's Daughter" is currently flying up the country music charts, and he reflects on the moments in his career that led to it. Chris Owen, the Creative Director at Cornman Music, talks about his career and developing artists. They also share how TikTok has affected songs, how they would change the chart process and more. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/li...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Cindy Charlier (board certified veterinary dentist) joins Dr. Josie to talk all things dental health for your pets. Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – the time she exposed a cheating boyfriend in her office thanks to his Golden Retriever! A listener calls in to ask for feedback on his cat vomiting and Dr. Josie shares a great rule of thumb for when this should be concerning vs. when it shouldn’t. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie...
In this episode of The Bobbycast, Tony Randall and Kris Rochester (@TonyandKrissShow) join Bobby Bones to take a look at their decades-long career in radio. Tony and Kris began their nearly 31-year career at WHMA in Anniston, Alabama in 1991. After only a 10-month run, they were offered their dream job at KSON in San Diego where they spent 16 years before they moved their show to Nashville for 8 years of syndication. Now, after briefly retiring, they are back to continue doing radio and media. They take a look back on some of their favorite interviews they've done with artists and share why...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Bobby Bones joins Dr. Josie and her co-host Shannon Ella as they dive into the Case of the Week – a burly, tattooed man that came into the vet clinic with a very small dog that had music playing…from its stomach! Instead of taking calls this episode, Bobby asks Dr. Josie his questions including asking about the worst bite she’s ever gotten in practice. Spoiler alert – it was from a camel! Bobby and Dr. Josie talk about the money pit that is bulldog ownership (we still love you, Stanley!) and why they have so many health problems. Bobby recalls his chi...
In this episode of The Bobbycast, Cooper Alan (@Cooperalanmusic) joins Bobby Bones to talk about his career, wife and more! Cooper got married last September and shares his and his wife's love story and how she has inspired his songwriting. He recalls his days of playing basketball in High School and growing up playing the trumpet. Cooper also shares the moment he knew he wanted to move to Nashville to pursue music, the new projects he's working on and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Kathryn Hurley Dhall (founder of Wags & Walks Nashville Animal Rescue) stops by with her dog Jax. Kathryn and Dr. Josie talk through everything you need to know about adopting a pet. Kathryn breaks down the ‘3-3-3’ rule – what to expect 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months after bringing a rescue pet home. Dr. Josie and Kathryn address misconceptions about why animals end up in shelters, talk about if pit bulls deserve the bad rap they get and more. In the intro to Kathryn's interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella...
Bobby Bones sits down with Ashley Monroe (@Ashleymonroemusic) for this week's Bobbycast! They talk about her new song "Hot Rod Pipe Dream," and how she chases inspiration for her music. She opens up about The Pistol Annie's reuniting and other singer songwriters she's currently working with. Ashley also gets vulnerable about beating Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, a blood cancer doctors discovered after finding her anemic during routine blood work. She also talks about her friendship with Jack White, why she doesn't drink anymore and reveals when her new album will come out and more! Follow...
Honest Conversations with Experts & Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We’re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That’s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We’re going to lean on each other’s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe… a little bit at a time… feel a little less alone in this big world.See omnystu...
John Peets sits down with Bobby Bones to give an inside look of what being a manager for artists is like! John has been the longtime manager for Eric Church since 2004. He shared how he's helped play a role in his career, what he saw in Church in his early days and more. He also shares what he does to help build an artist and the importance of knowing their audience. John is also a manager for artists like Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborn and Ashley McBryde and shares what it's like working with them, how he helps the artists build their brands and more! Check out John's Artist management Q ...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Abby Smyers (animal rescue advocate and wife to Dan Smyers of Dan & Shay) stops by with one of her four rescue pups, Macaroni. Abby shares how she first got involved with animal rescue and how it quickly became her life’s passion. Abby opens up about her dog Joy’s recent cancer diagnosis. Joy was diagnosed with sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, after Abby discovered a mass near her tail while out for a walk. Dr. Josie was one of Abby’s first calls and helped build out the care team that has taken are of Joy in recent months. Abby & Dr. Josie go in depth ...
Americana and Texas legend, Robert Earl Keen, joined Bobby Bones for a one-on-one interview at his house. It's been three decades since Robert released his debut album and has put out 20+ since. He also opens up about why after 41 years of touring he's deciding to retire from the road. He shares the approach he took making his new album, Western Chill, and the graphic novel he released for it. Robert also talks about his love for poetry and songwriting and reveals a certain part of history he knows every detail of and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast...
In this special episode, we've taken stories from past episodes where Bobby talked with some of Nashville's best female songwriters! You'll hear from Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, Nicolle Galyon, Heather Morgan, Jessi Alexander, Emily Weisband, Jessie Jo Dillon and Sarah Buxton. These ladies have written some of the biggest hits for some of the biggest artists, including: Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge and Dan + Shay! They'll share stories about being super vulnerable, what inspired them to write these songs and what put them on the map as Nashville's be...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, actress and country musician MacKenzie Porter (Thinkin’ Bout You, Pickup) stops by with her 5-year-old Maltipoo Willa Bean. At the time of this interview, MacKenzie was days away from giving birth. Dr. Josie & MacKenzie discuss preparing your dog for a new baby in the household, Willa Bean’s near fatal gastrointestinal issues and a scary trip to the emergency vet during a Nashville ice storm. Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, Canadian radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – a dog that came in sick and Dr. Josie cou...
Lit (@litbandofficial) sat down with Bobby Bones to reflect on their career. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of their record, A Place In The Sun, which featured some of their biggest hits like "My Own Worst Enemy," "Miserable" and more. They share the band's untold story of how they got their start and the origin story of their massive hit "My Own Worst Enemy," and their thoughts on the NHL using it as their theme song this season. The members of Lit share their crazy experience playing at Woodstock '99, share how they got Pamela Anderson in one of their music videos, how they got their ban...
iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents “In The Vet’s Office” with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak, sits down to answer questions she’s constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet’s teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she’s seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly “Paw & Order” list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the hig...
Drew Baldridge (@Drewbaldridgemusic) joined Bobby Bones to talk about the ups and downs of his career that helped him find success. Drew grew up on a farm in Illinois and had a college scholarship to play baseball, when a Josh Turner concert made him realize his music dreams. He recalled turning down the scholarship and moving to Nashville to start writing music, and the full circle moment he had when he played The Grand Ole Opry and Josh Turner came out. He also reflects on losing his record deal in 2020 and getting creative on finding ways for people to hear his music. Which led to him go...
Zac Brown (@ZacBrown) of the Zac Brown Band (@ZacBrownBand) joined Bobby Bones to talk about the early ups and downs he went through forming his band. He reflects on how he played in bars for a decade before he got his big break. He also chats about how he handled his employees during the pandemic and how he got burned by certain people in his life. Zac also shares the advice Bruce Springsteen gave him that changed his life. He also tells stories about writing some of his biggest hits like "Goodbye In Her Eyes" and why it took 10 years to finish writing that song. Zac also details his inte...
Zach Williams (@Zachwilliamsmusic) sat down with Bobby Bones to share an inside look of his career and personal life. He talks about his early wild days and the time he thought he broke his eye socket and how an injury led him to start playing guitar. He also opens up about losing his basketball scholarship because he failed a drug test. Zach also gets vulnerable about when he asked God for a sign to change his life. He also recalled when he played a song for Dolly Parton that made her cry, getting a record deal at 38 while he was working at a church and more! Get Zach's book 'Rescue Story...
Darius Rucker (@DariusRucker) stops by to talk about the process of writing his new book Life’s Too Short: A Memoir by Darius Rucker which is out now. He tells the untold story of the formation of Hootie and the Blowfish, how he started singing at a young age encouraged by his late mother and the pain left behind from his biological father (bring a tissue!). Darius also talks about how he shifted from rock to country and the asinine statements said from people who said it would never work. Darius also gets candid about the dark side of the road, misinterpreted songs and the coolest moment o...
Ben Rector (@ben_rector) sat down with Bobby Bones to discuss his personal life and career! Ben reveals what he wants his life to look like and how he defines success. He also shares why he doesn't think he'll ever win a Grammy and how he feels confident with his work. Ben also talks about getting to golf with his hero, Huey Lewis, why Bobby and Ben's wife secretly talk about them and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones and Eddie do music talk about the most covered country songs. Then, we hear from Alice Randall about her new book and career. Alice details the importance of writing her book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. She also talks about Charley Pride's influence on country music and starting her career as the only female black songwriter in Nashville. She also shares the time she met Roseanne Cash and wrote a song for Johnny Cash and more! Book info on S&S.com here: MY BLACK COUNTRY: A Journey Throug...
Granger Smith (@Grangersmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about why he chose to get vulnerable and write about almost taking his own life, recalling the night it almost happened, and why he didn't tell his wife about it until the book came out. He also shares what he has learned from tragedy and the calling he had to shift his career from a country artist and do Ministry. Granger also explained why he drove to meet a fan to have coffee and talk with them, opens up about how he'd feel if he died tonight, what it's like to go from playing concerts to delivering sermons and more! *TRIGG...