We are Josh and Lauren Akins. We are married and have a family. There is a lot more to our life than meets the eye so come join us and see what our life is all about!
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A show Bobby Bones does from his house. In-depth interviews with songwriters, producers and artists in Nashville that reveal the stories behind the biggest songs, candid anecdotes and personal stories.
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Lauren Akins: Motherhood, Mustang Mishaps & Her Dog Cash’s Brush with Death
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49:30This week on In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak steps out of the clinic and into the home of Lauren Akins—author, philanthropist, and wife of country star Thomas Rhett—for a heartwarming conversation about life with kids and animals. Lauren opens up about juggling motherhood with four little ones, two dogs (Kona and Cash), barn cats, and a spir…
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#515 - Montel Williams on Why He Joined the Military + Origin of His Talk Show + How He Started a Trend on His Talk Show Before TikTok + Bobby Gets Interviews About What He Wants His Legacy to Be
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1:02:00On this BobbyCast, Bobby talks to Montel Williams who is best known as the host of the Emmy-nominated daytime talk show, The Montel Williams Show. It ran for 17 years (1991–2008) and aired over 4,000 episodes, making it one of the longest-running daytime talk shows in TV history. He currently hosts Military Makeover with Montel and Military Makeove…
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#514 - Ryan Hurd on Being a Dad and Touring Less to Be With His Son + His love For Chains & Cardigans + Why He Didn’t Put Out a Breakup Record + Meeting Paul McCartney at a Grammy Party +
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1:16:37On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with singer/songwriter, Ryan Hurd. Ryan dove into his life as a dad, touring less to be with his son, and how the Maren Morris breakup affected him personally and professionally. Ryan also talked about his love for chains & cardigans and tells the story about the time he met Paul McCartney at a Gram…
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#513 - Brandon Lancaster of Lanco on Coming Back After Losing Record Deal and Management + Fishing Competitions with Morgan Wallen + Writing ‘Greatest Love Story’
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1:02:56Brandon Lancaster of Lanco stopped and opened up about how the band went from having their first No.1 and selling out shows to having the rug pulled out from under them as a result of the pandemic. Brandon shared what life was like after losing their record deal and management but how now they are back with new music and a new perspective. Brandon …
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#512 - HOW HISTORY MISLED US! + Bobby has AI tell him his Strengths and Weaknesses
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1:16:43Bobby and Eddie talk about things that we were possibly misled on and not told the entire truth about. They are stories that all feel like facts but we may not know the whole story including Betsy Ross sewing the first American Flag, Thomas Edison inventing the lightbulb and the Wright Brothers being the first to fly. Bobby also had A.I. tell him h…
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#511 - Jessica Andrews on the Success of Her Song “Who I Am” + Signing Her First Record Deal at 13 Years Old + Having Her Life Ruined by an Imposter + Her Connection to Taylor Swift’s Career
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55:21On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with singer/songwriter, Jessica Andrews. Jessica is most known for her song "Who I Am", so she discusses the success of that song and how Martina McBride wanted to cut it before she ever put it out. Plus, Jessica told Bobby about signing her first record deal at 13 years old, how an imposter ruined …
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#510 - Eric Church on Getting a Call from Michael Jordan to Become an NBA Owner + Going into Business with Morgan Wallen + Almost Getting Dropped For a Hit That Almost Never Got Recorded
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53:30On this week's episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country music superstar, Eric Church. Eric talks about being a part owner of the Charlotte Hornets after getting a call from Michael Jordan, why he always changes up his live shows, and how he and Morgan Wallen got into business together. Plus, Bobby asks Eric which hit he almost never r…
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#509 - Dan Wilson of Semisonic on The Real Story of "Closing Time" + Writing with Adele + Splitting the Money Evenly in the Band + Bobby and Mike D Talk Famous Artists Who Wrote Songs for Other Artists ...
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58:16On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down to talk with the lead singer from Semisonic and one of the best songwriters of this generation, Dan Wilson. Dan tells Bobby the real story behind "Closing Time", what it is like to write with Adele and splitting money evenly with his bandmates. Plus, Bobby and Mike D dive into famous artists who wro…
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#508 - Troy Cartwright on Questioning Himself After Getting Dropped + Looking Like Jesus & Being the JV Ryan Hurd + Why Songwriting is Like Golfing
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1:02:40On this episode of the BobbyCast, singer/songwriter Troy Cartwright sits down with Bobby. Troy talked about getting dropped from his record deal and how that led him to start questioning himself and everything he has done up to that point. Troy also talked about looking like Jesus, being the JV Ryan Hurd and why songwriting is just like playing gol…
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Jason Tartick: Adopting Teddy & His Insane Backstory
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44:33In this episode of In The Vet's Office, Dr. Josie is joined by 2x best-selling author, Trading Secrets podcast host and Bachelor Nation star Jason Tartick. Jason opens up about the void he’s had in his heart recently for dogs, which led him to adopting his pup Teddy from Wags & Walks Nashville. Jason dives into Teddy’s crazy backstory, including wh…
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#507 - Chris Tomlin Returns! On Releasing a Song That’s 1,800 Years Old + Bobby Gets His Thoughts on Judas + How He Reacts When People Curse Around Him + Writing His Favorite Lyric Ever
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1:02:56On this episode of the BobbyCast, Cristian artist Chris Tomlin returns! Chris talks about the release of his new song "The First Hymn" which is actually 1,800 years old. Plus, Bobby gets his thoughts on Judas, asks him how he reacts when people curse around him, how he recently wrote his favorite lyric ever, and much more! Follow on Instagram: @The…
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#506 - Maybe We Got it Wrong with Bobby, Reid & Eddie: Misunderstood Villains of Our Society
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37:04On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby, Reid and Eddie discuss some villains throughout time society may have gotten wrong. This all stemmed from Bobby's love for Thanos and feeling like he is misunderstood. The guys also discussed Yoko Ono, Tom from Tom and Jerry, and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch …
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#505 – Mark Hoppus of blink-182 on How He Met Tom Delonge & Travis Barker + His Musical Hero Kissing Him on the Mouth & The Coolest Thing About Fame + Bands Who Changed Lead Singers with Bobby & Eddie
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58:20On this episode of the BobbyCast, Mark Hoppus of blink-182 told Bobby the stories behind meeting his bandmates Tom Delonge and Travis Barker. Plus, Mark discussed his musical hero kissing him on the mouth, and why the night of a movie premiere was the coolest thing about fame! Bobby and Eddie also discuss some of the most famous bands to change the…
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#504 - Amanda Knox on Surviving Prison + Her Injustice + When She Knew Police Decided They Were Targeting Her + Being Conned by a Man She Was Intimate With
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31:26#504 - Amanda Knox on Surviving Prison + Her Injustice + When She Knew Police Decided They Were Targeting Her + Being Conned by a Man She Was Intimate With On this episode of the BobbyCast, Amanda Knox joins Bobby to talk about her experience after being wrongfully accused of murder almost 20 years ago. Amanda talked about having to survive prison,…
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#503 - Dylan Scott on Manifesting His Career at 10 Years Old + Not Getting to Play or Present at Award Shows + How He Met His Wife When They Were Kids + Growing up Next to Lainey Wilson
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1:09:40On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country artist Dylan Scott. Dylan tells Bobby how he manifested his career at just 10 years old, and the frustration of never being able to play or present at awards shows. Plus, Dylan tells Bobby how he met his wife when they were just kids, growing up next to Lainey Wilson, and so much more! …
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Bobby remembers his friend Lesly Simon and shares their Conversation about her Cancer Diagnosis
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1:13:13Bobby wanted to share this special episode and start by talking about his friend Lesly Simon. He shares their conversation about her cancer diagnosis. Lesly Simon passed away on Thursday (March 27) peacefully surrounded by her family after a battle with breast cancer. At the time of recording this in 2022, she had over 25 years’ experience in the m…
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#502 - Bobby and His Wife Caitlin on Their European Trip
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1:07:56On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby and his wife Caitlin talk about their vacation, what celebrity cut them in line, and the best foreign foods! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nashville Podcast Network
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#501 - T-Bone Burnett on Turning Jeff Bridges Into a Country Artist, Working With the Counting Crows & Why He Doesn't Like Biopics + Bobby and Eddie Discuss Who Should Get Into This Year's Rock & Roll ...
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1:11:26On this week's episode of the BobbyCast, one of the most legendary producers of all-time, T-Bone Burnett, sits down with Bobby. T-Bone talked about turning Jeff Bridges into a country singer, working with one of Bobby's favorite bands of all-time - The Counting Crows - and why he doesn't like biopics. Plus, Bobby sits down with Eddie and some other…
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#500 - LOCASH on Starting Their Own Label + How Bobby Changed Their Life + Bobby Delivers Some Disappointing News
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1:07:29On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with long-time friends and country duo, LoCash. The guys discuss leaving their old record label to start their own and the first time Bobby played their song on the radio and how it changed their life. Plus, Bobby delivers some bad news that disappoints the guys, and much more! Follow on Instagram: …
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#499 - Luke Bryan on Being a Victim of His Own Success with Songs + The First Time He Got the Call to Be Host on American Idol + The Most Important Song of His Career
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1:03:26On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country music superstar Luke Bryan. Luke talks about how passing on songs that eventually became hits was because he fell victim to his own success and got in his own head. Bobby also asked Luke which song is the most important and impactful of his career. Plus, Luke discussed being on American…
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#498 - Bobby’s Favorite TikTok Finds + Songs Entering the Public Domain + The Top 10 Country Music Scandals
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1:00:41Bobby and Eddie talk about Taste of Country's list of the Top 10 biggest scandals in country music history. Including when Trace Adkins got shot through the heart by his wife and more! Bobby brings in his favorite TikTok finds including one famous actress who blew our minds with how good of a singer she is. Bobby also shares songs that are now in t…
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#497 - Matt Jenkins on Having 3 No. 1’s in a Year + Tricks to get Over Writer’s Block + Opening for Taylor Swift + Artists Using A.I. In Music + Him and Bobby doing ‘Music Night’ Together
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1:08:29On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with songwriter, Matt Jenkins. Bobby and Matt talk about doing 'Music Night' together, Matt having 3 No. 1's in a year and how Keith Urban changed his life. Plus, Matt talked about tricks he uses to get over writer's block, opening for Taylor Swift and artists using A.I. in the music industry! Get t…
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#496 - Ben Williams on Writing Megan Moroney's First Hit + The 2nd Verse Curse + Having a Panic Attack During a Race & Training for an Iron man
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1:00:23On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with songwriter Ben Williams. Ben discussed writing Megan Moroney's first hit song "Tennessee Orange" and why he never believed in the '2nd verse curse'. Plus, Ben talks about his days of running cross country at a division 1 college, how that led him to having a panic attack during a race, and curr…
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#495 - Ringo Starr on How He Got His Name, When He Was Introduced to Music, Stories About Playing All Night in Liverpool + Bobby, Eddie & Mike Discuss Most Influential Bands
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1:02:41On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with the legendary Beatles rockstar Ringo Starr! Ringo discussed how he got his name, when he was introduced to music, stories about partying and playing all night in Liverpool, and much more! Plus, Bobby, Eddie and Mike discuss the top 10 most influential bands of all-time! Follow on Instagram: @Th…
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#494 - Matt Stell on His Origin Story + Playing Against LeBron James in High School + Wanting to Have a Niche Career in Country Music
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1:15:04On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country superstar Matt Stell in a hotel room from New Orleans when they were on the road together during Super Bowl week! Matt talks about his origin story, how his mom taped over his game tape of him playing against LeBron James in high school, wanting to write big songs but have a niche caree…
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