The Country Central Podcast

Jack and Brandon break down the growing emphasis on visual style in country music, discussing the coolest works of HARDY, Kelsea Ballerini, and more!

Singer-songwriters Meg McRee & Ben Chapman join Jack and Christina to chat about their latest projects. Later, they chat with Lainey Wilson about their recent tour together!

Christina and Jack do a deep dive into Morgan Wallen's new album 'One Thing At a Time,' tackling its biggest ideas and the superstar's creative journey ahead!

Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ratcliff discusses his brand new album 'Tale of Two Towns,' his view of the country music industry, and so much more!

Jack and Ben break down the coolest features of the neo-traditional movement on country radio while touching on some of its unexpected drawbacks as well!

Ben sits down with Chase Rice ahead of the release of his new album to discuss his newfound artistic freedom, his favorite country music, and a whole lot more!

Singer-songwriter Ray Fulcher joins Jack and Ben to discuss writing with Luke Combs, cutting a song penned by Eric Church, and a whole lot more!

Brandon & Jack discuss their favorite (and least favorite) cross-genre collaborations, including records by Wille Nelson, Thomas Rhett, and more!

Ben and Christina chat with HARDY about his brand new record the mockingbird & THE CROW. Later on, they join Jack and Brandon to discuss its best moments.

Jack & Brandon discuss some unexpectedly awesome songs on otherwise mediocre albums, including outstanding cuts from Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, and many more!

Jack, Ben, and Brandon play a game to guess the fate of some of country radio's buzziest new singles including cuts from Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, and more!

Ben, Jack, and Brandon discuss the new releases of 2023 they're most looking forward to including forthcoming projects from HARDY, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, and more!

Jack, Ben, and Brandon consider some of the best animal characters across the country music mythos, spanning the works of Gene Autry, Zach Bryan, and more!

Greylan James sits down with Ben and Jack to share the stories behind his cuts for Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, and more. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on his writing session with Jimmy Butler!

Jack, Brandon, and Ben discuss their all-time favorite Christmas music and play a game to decide if Morgan Wallen, Tyler Childers, and more should make Christmas music!

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Nicolle Galyon joins Ben and Christina to discuss her solo album "first born," as well as the stories behind some of her biggest co-writes!

Ben and Jack discuss some of their favorite veteran country stars who have only gotten better with time!

Appalachian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin and steel guitar virtuoso Read Connolly join Jack and Ben to talk touring with Zach Bryan, the music that brought them together, and so much more!

Jack, Christina, and Brandon discuss a few of our favorite artists outside of country music who we think could make fantastic country records, including Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, and many more!

Got a bonus show for y'all this week! Ben and newcomer Christina Bosch break down their favorite moments from attending the CMA awards.