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| #1 Feels So Right (Podcast Premeire) | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:59:51 | |
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| Behind the Shedd Theme Song | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:00:20 | |
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| #26 I Wanna Talk About Me - with Bobby Braddock | 10 Jul 2026 | 01:25:51 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 26 Harold, Brian, and Wade sit down with the iconic Nashville songwriter and producer, Bobby Braddock! Some of Bobby's hits include: He Stopped Loving Her Today, Old Flames Have New Names, I Wanna Talk About Me, People Are Crazy, Texas Tornado, Time Marches On, I Don't Remember Loving You, Golden Ring, D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and many others. Bio: Braddock continued his successful songwriting career well into the 21st century, writing songs recorded by artists including Lacy J. Dalton, T.G. Sheppard, John Anderson, Mark Chesnutt, and Tracy Lawrence. Braddock sometimes co-wrote songs with Curly Putman or Sonny Throckmorton, fellow members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. As a producer, Braddock's greatest success thus far is the discovery of country singer Blake Shelton, securing a recording deal in 2001. Braddock is credited as producer for several of Shelton's number-one country hits, including his debut single "Austin", which spent five weeks at the top of the charts. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #25 Bad Moon Rising - with Tony Conway | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:31:01 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 25 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary Nashville super agent, Tony Conway. Bio: In 1987, Conway was named President of Buddy Lee Attractions, and he eventually became CEO and co-owner of the company in 1998. During his tenure at BLA, Conway represented some of music’s most beloved and legendary artists, including Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, The Highwaymen (Willie, Johnny, Kris, and Waylon), Bill Monroe, The Dixie Chicks, Roy Orbison, George Strait, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Ronnie Milsap and Emmylou Harris. Tony has helped guide the successful careers of some of Country Music’s biggest stars, such as Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Tracy Lawrence, Jason Aldean, Lorrie Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Van Shelton, and John Michael Montgomery among others. Some major successful tours booked by Conway include The Highwaymen Featuring Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings; Neil Young & Crazy Horse; Garth Brooks’ World Tour; and The Dixie Chicks World Tour. Tony Conway is also widely recognized as a leader in the production area of live entertainment. The coordinator of the very first FarmAid show, held in 1985, Conway has worked closely with many of those shows since. He was Executive Producer for the annual CMA Music Festival (formerly Fan Fair) for eleven years and has also served as the Executive Producer of the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival in Enterprise, AL and the new ShowMe Music & Arts Festival in Springfield, MO. The recipient of numerous industry awards, Conway has been honored with the following: two-time CMA-SRO Agent of the Year, Performance Magazine Agent of the Year, four-time Nominee for Pollstar/Third Coast Agent of the Year, and the Hubert Long Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATD. He also received the IEBA Talent Agent of the Year award, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tony was a recipient of the CMA President’s Award for leading the redesign and transformation of Fan Fair to the CMA Music Festival. In 2010, Tony took his 35 years of experience and industry contacts and struck out on his own, forming Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management. With this new venture, Conway draws upon his past as he embraces a future that fully utilizes his strengths in artist touring, personal management and live event production. -CEG Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #16 Mrs. Steven Rudy with Mark McGuinn-Bobby Boyd-Jeff Moseley | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:25:35 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 16 Harold and Russ sit down with Mark McGuinn, Jeff Mosely, and Bobby E. Boyd. This trio of friends have seen all sides of the music business in Nashville. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd. More about today's guests: Upon the release of "Mrs. Steven Rudy", McGuinn was considered a "dark horse" on the country music scene, due in part to his jazz background and beatnik image, which were considered outside the norms of country radio. Mrs. Steven Rudy" was a top ten hit on the Billboard country music charts, and the highest-selling single on the country singles sales charts for five consecutive weeks. His album entered the Top Country Albums chart at number 18, setting a new record for the highest entry on that chart for the first release from an independent label. Bobby E. Boyd (aka 'Bandera Bob') is a Grammy Award Winning Songwriter with his most recent hit "Bless The Broken Road" (co-written with Marcus Hummon and Jeff Hanna) recorded by 'Rascal Flatts' . The song was No.1 for 6 weeks in 2005 and won a Grammy for Country Song of The Year in Feb. 2006 . It was also the most played song of the year , NSAI Song of the Year and has been awarded a Million-Air Certification by BMI (the 3rd for Boyd) . The Album - 'Feels Like Today' , driven by "Broken Road" , "Fast Cars & Freedom" and "Sarabeth (Skin)" , was the top selling Country Album of 2005 . Boyd's other hits include the No.1 song "In Pictures" by the group 'Alabama' (co-written with Joe Doyle) and the Top 10 song "Working Man's Phd." by 'Aaron Tippin' (co-written with Tippin and Philip Douglas) . These songs are also Million-Air Award Winners from BMI . Boyd has had other cuts and chart songs with such Artists as Martina McBride , Mark McGuinn , Linda Davis , Deryl Dodd , Melodie Crittendon & many others . (From last.fm) Jeff “The Mule” Moseley is a legendary character around Music Row. From artist development, song writing, publishing, and every other form of music business, Jeff has been involved. He was the president and owner of Electric Mule Music BMI - Neon Mule ASCAP. Managed Tim McGraw and helped get his record deal. Signed Mark McGuinn to Neon Mule and cut 10 songs as writer and artist. Sold to VFR Records with Harold Shedd. Won 2 ASCAP awards with Mark McGuinn. Jeff still owns and manages music companies working with young writers in Texas.
Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #15 As Good As I Once Was with Coach Barry Switzer | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:40:21 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In Episode 15, Harold, Russ, and Wade get in the huddle with Coach Barry Switzer. Coach Switzer is a former college and professional football coach. He served for 16 years as head football coach at the University of Oklahoma and four years as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He won three national championships at Oklahoma, and led the Cowboys to win Super Bowl XXX against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has one of the highest winning percentages of any college football coach in history, and is the second of only three head coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl! Harold and Coach go way back to 1982 when they first met in Nashville and have remained friends ever since. Coach Switzer and Toby Keith were also close. Harold signed Toby to Mercury Records, but Coach Switzer had the demo tape first. Sit back and listen to these old friends share and swap stories Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks
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| #14 Bread and Butter with Dean Mathis (Pee Wee) | 19 Jul 2025 | 01:04:10 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In Episode 14, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary singer and 60's superstar, Dean Mathis. Dean is a singer, song writer, guitar and fiddle player, recent steel guitar player, but best known for his role in The Newbeats. The Newbeats were a 1960s American pop vocal trio, led by Larry Henley with Dean and his brother, Mark Mathis. They are best remembered for their hits "Bread and Butter" ( a song Dean chose and arranged) and "Run, Baby Run" Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks
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| #13 Should've Been a Cowboy with Eddie Kilroy | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:32:59 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Harold and Eddie met in engineering school in Texas in 1959!! A lifelong friendship was born. Here's a little about Eddie - After moving to Nashville, Kilroy gained a position as a producer at Mercury Records. Kilroy's first studio record, produced in 1968, proved to be a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis — and made Kilroy the "one man responsible" for changing the fortunes of Jerry Lee Lewis' flagging career. Kilroy was a producer at Westpark Records in the early 1970s, and became president of Playboy Records when he founded the label for Hugh Hefner, for whom he signed Mickey Gilley. He recorded "Roomful of Roses" in 1974 with Mickey Gilley, and the album became a number one country western hit – Gilley went on to create six number one albums with Playboy. From there Kilroy moved to become the co-president of the MCA Nashville Records office. While at MCA Kilroy signed Faron Young to the label and produced two albums with Young: Chapter Two (1979) and Free and Easy (1980). In 1981 Eddie produced Louise Mandrell & RC Bannon on RCA records. Eddie Kilroy went independent after leaving MCA, and as an independent he produced the last album by Marty Robbins. Eddie developed and built a classic country music station for the newly created XM Satellite Radio company called Hank's Place, and later Willie's Place. Eddie now hosts Kilroy's Behind the Music: Stories of Outlaws & Legends Podcast. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@KilroyOutlawsandLegends Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Alleyfest 2025 get your tickets here: Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks
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| #12: El Mongo with Curly Corwin | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:54:52 | |
Episode 12: El Mongo. Guest Curly Corwin
Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Paintsville Tourism Wild Bill’s Fireworks Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #11 Achy Breaky Heart with Don Von Tress | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:28:19 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In Episode 11 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary songwriter, Don Von Tress. Don wrote arguably the most recognized country song in the world, Achy Breaky Heart performed by Billy Ray Cyrus. He also wrote Evergreen performed by our good friend Jeff Copley. Sit back and enjoy listening to Don recap his life, musical career, and how he went from being a commercial wall paper hanger to being in Billy Ray's band. This is Behind the Shedd.
Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Paintsville Tourism Wild Bill’s Fireworks Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #10 Somebody Should Leave with Eric Hurt & Nick Autry | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:16:33 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd. In Episode 10 Russ and Harold sit down with Eric Hurt and Nick Autry. Both these guys are on fire in Nashville right now. Nick's songs have over 100 million streams and Eric's leadership at Empire Nashville led to Shaboozey's record breaking run with A Bar Song (Tipsey). Here is some more info about todays guests: Nick Autry - Producer/Engineer/Songwriter. From humble beginnings in small town Autryville, North Carolina, Nick Autry started as a teenage drummer and has evolved into one of Nashville’s premier singer/songwriters and producer/ engineers. Autry has been a part of two Grammy-nominated albums, has recorded over a dozen Number One country songs and has more than 100 million streams as a songwriter. Eric Hurt - VP Empire Records Eric Hurt has a strong background in the music industry, with experience working in various roles for different companies. Eric's most recent position was as the VP of A&R Publishing for EMPIRE - Distribution | Recordings | Publishing in Nashville, where they played a key role in expanding the company's presence in the country music space. Prior to that, Eric worked as the Sr. Director of Creative for independent publisher Black River Entertainment, LLC, representing hit songwriters and artists. Eric also held similar positions at Spirit Music Group and Zavitson Music Group, where they represented artists and songwriters on a publishing and management level. Eric's early career included a role as the Creative Director for Universal Music Publishing / Brentwood Benson. Overall, Eric's experience demonstrates their expertise in A&R, publishing, and creative direction in the music industry. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series and is available on all major podcast platforms. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith. Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Paintsville Tourism Wild Bill’s Fireworks Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #9 40 Hour Week with David Ferguson (Fergie) | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:55:54 | |
This week on Episode 9 - Mr. David Ferguson, or Fergie, the legendary sound engineer and producer who started with Cowboy, Jack Clement, and worked with Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck, John Prine, U2, Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers. Fergie has it done it all in Nashville so this week he sits down with Russ Zavitson and his ol' breakfast buddy, Harold Shedd. Sit back relax and enjoy this trip Behind the Shedd. About Fergie: In the 1990s and 2000s, Ferguson worked as the engineer on Johnny Cash's Grammy Award-winning American Recordings albums produced by Rick Rubin, beginning with American Recordings (1994) and continuing through American VI: Ain't No Grave (2010). Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series and is available on all major podcast platforms. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Paintsville Tourism Wild Bill’s Fireworks
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| #8 I'll Always Come Back with Brian Rawlings | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:23:09 | |
In Episode 8, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, & Harold Shedd sit down with the very talented, Brian Rawlings. You may remember Brian from episodes 1-4. We hope you're enjoying the podcast series. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series and is available on all major podcast platforms. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Paintsville Tourism Wild Bill’s Fireworks Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #7 Upstairs Downtown with Doyle Brown (Cadillac) | 15 Mar 2025 | 01:56:53 | |
In this episode of Behind the Shedd we welcome our dear friend, Doyle Brown. Doyle is a master song-plugger and dominated country music in the 80's. He has worked for Welk Music Group, and Polygram Publishing and during that time he led his team to dozens of BMI, CMA, ACM, ASCAP and Grammy awards. If you are enjoying this podcast series please visit our Facebook page or Instagram page and follow us! We also have a video version available on YouTube, while there like subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don't miss anything. If you would like to help keep the show rolling and want to support us, you can visit our Patreon page and become a member for as little as 5 bucks. If TikTok is your thing, we are also available there too! We hope you enjoy the show! Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #24 Life is Sweet - with Blake McDaniel | 27 Jun 2026 | 01:11:52 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 24 Harold, Russ, and Wade have chat with veteran Nashville agent, Blake McDaniel. Bio: Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #6 Dial 634-5789 with Jason Morris | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:50:12 | |
Welcome to episode 6 of Behind the Shedd! In this episode we welcome Jason Morris. You may remember Jason from the first four episodes of Behind the Shedd in a group setting, but in this episode he sits down on his own with producers Russ Zavitson & Wade Smith, and the host, Mr. Harold Shedd. We explore how the Music Mill Studio was built and how Harold's investment partner, Donnie Canada, arrived in Nashville with Bruce Ritz and a new artist named Marlow Tackett. We cover a lot of territory in this one, from Marlon Brando to Roy Rogers. We hope you enjoy the show! Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #5 Mountain Music with Chuck Bedwell | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:38:25 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In this episode we sit down with Chuck Bedwell. Chuck has worked with just about everyone in Nashville but has always held a special place in his heart for the Music Mill Studio and working with Harold. If you wanted to get a song to Harold, Chuck was the conduit. The music row legend sits down with us and reflects on fond memories of the bustling music city in the 80's and 90's. Today's guests are Harold Shedd, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, and special guest Chuck Bedwell. This is Behind the Shedd! Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #4 Roll On (Podcast Premeire Part 4) | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:16:15 | |
In episode 4 we continue discussions with Harold Shedd, Brian Rawlings, Jason Morris, Chuck Bedwell, Russ Zavitson, and Wade Smith. More country music history and hilarious stories continue with these amazing music row legends. Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #3 Tennessee River (Podcast Premeire Part 3) | 15 Feb 2025 | 01:37:33 | |
The boys are back.. Join Brian Rawlings, Jason Morris, Chuck Bedwell, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, and Harold Shedd for another trip at the junction of memory lane and music row. Thanks to our monthly supporters
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| #2 Don't Tell My Heart (Podcast Premeire Part 2) | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:21:05 | |
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| #23 Three Wooden Crosses - with Doug Johnson | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:59:30 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 23 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a engineer, writer, executive and Nashville icon, Doug Johnson. Biography: Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #22 Down on Music Row - with Pat Holt | 07 Jun 2026 | 00:49:58 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 22 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with veteran sound engineer and music producer, Pat Holt. Pat's career has spanned 50 years in the music business. He has worked with icons in Nashville such as Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Judds, Charlie Daniels, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Alabama, James Taylor, Arron Tippin, Florence Henderson, Ray Stevens, Keith Whitley, Doctor Hook, Lou Rawls, Barbara Mandrell, Steve Wariner, Helen Reddy, Irlene Mandrell, and many others. Let's welcome, Pat, today and get into this episode. This is Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson | 29 May 2026 | 01:05:25 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 21 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary artist manager, Mike Robertson. Mike has been an artist manager based in Nashville since 1983. His roster includes Hall of Fame member Patty Loveless, Wade Hayes, Jonathan Edwards and Kimberly Kelly. He is also co-producer for The Big Easy Cruise https://bigeasycruise.com, The Sandy Beaches Cruise https://sandybeachescruises.com and The Country Music Cruise,. http://countrymusiccruise.com . Other work includes sponsor deals for Drive4COPD and Women of Country Fruit of the Loom Tour. Past clients over his 30 plus year career have included Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Blackhawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Nickel Creek, David Ball. This is Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis | 23 May 2026 | 01:13:51 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 20 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary guitarist, Joh Willis. Biography: John Willis was raised in St. Martinville, Louisiana. At age 15, he learned to play banjo and then guitar. At age 22, Willis moved to Los Angeles, where he studied guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology. Upon graduation, Willis moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he began playing guitar in sessions for Shenandoah, Brian McKnight, The Impressions, and others. Upon the suggestion of David Briggs, Willis moved to Nashville. Since then, Willis has played on many hit records for Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, and many others. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #19 80's Ladies - with Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris | 23 Aug 2025 | 01:15:30 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 19 Harold and Russ sit down with two of Nashville's most iconic song publishers, Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris. These ladies dominated the country music industry for decades turning out one hit song after another. Jewel was also an actress and singer here in the U.S. and in Australia, where she is originally from. Judy, a native Nashvillian, has worn many hats in the music business from ascap to her own publishing company and has excelled at all of it. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #18 Shotgun Effie - with Mitchell Fox | 16 Aug 2025 | 01:03:35 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 18 Harold, Russ, Brian and Wade have a chat with legendary artist manager, Mitchell Fox. Mitchell started his career with Led Zeppelin which led to a chance encounter with Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters. He went on to manage the Headhunters nearly 50 years! Harold signed the Headhunters in 1989. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #17 Maybe It Was Memphis - with Ed Seay | 09 Aug 2025 | 01:34:31 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 17 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with icon engineer and producer, Ed Seay. If you are a fan of the podcast you have heard Ed's name from Harold many times. Harold's famous quote "If you don think you can get your record any better, let Ed Seay mix it". Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd. More on Ed Seay: Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #27 My Town - with Blake Chancey | 19 Jul 2026 | 01:26:14 | |
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 27 Harold, Brian, and Russ sit down with record producer and Nashville music executive, Blake Chancey. Blake began his career working as a sound engineer and first worked with Ricky Nelson, The Allman Brothers Band, and Joe Walsh. One of his first successes as a producer was the platinum debut album from David Ball. Siman and Worley reached out to Chancey to work at Sony Music as an A&R executive and producer. While there he worked and developed The Dixie Chicks, Ricochet, and Montgomery Gentry. He produced Waylon Jennings, Billy Ray Cyrus, Little Big Town, and Mary Chapin Carpenter as well as other Sony artists. He is currently the chief creative officer and partner at RPM Music Group in Nashville and is a leading record producer. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
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| #28 Lawyers, Guns and Money with Jim Zumwalt | 25 Jul 2026 | 01:30:57 | |
Welcome to Behind the Shedd! In episode 28, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with the iconic entertainment super lawyer, Jim Zumwalt. Jim Zumwalt has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on media and entertainment law, including an emphasis on global new media and technology in the entertainment industry. He represents clients around the globe in every dimension of multimedia and entertainment, including award-winning, multi platinum recording and performing artists, major songwriters and producers, celebrity estates, copyright terminations, authors, screenwriters, film directors and producers, and television production companies. Mr. Zumwalt has provided deal-making and transactional services for some of the biggest names in show business, including Rick Dees and Redbeard in radio, Kiefer Sutherland in film, Creed in modern rock, Kenny Wayne Shepherd in blues rock, Dan+Shay in contemporary country, Tanya Tucker in classic country, Kentucky Headhunters in country rock, Jars of Clay in contemporary Christian, CeCe Winans in gospel, Brian McKnight in rhythm and blues, the Bar-Kays in funk, Jackyl in hard rock, and Paramore and Cage the Elephant in modern alternative rock. In addition to his work for artists, which includes actively originating industry deals, Mr. Zumwalt also has represented both buyers and sellers in large entertainment industry mergers and acquisitions. He has handled transactions for the following Estates: Kurt Cobain, James Brown, Otis Redding and Patsy Cline and licensing rights from the Estates of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra. He is actively representing copyright terminations for sound recordings and song copyrights. A graduate of the Leadership Music Program, Mr. Zumwalt has served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and as President of the Leadership Music Alumni Association. He is the former Chairman of the Nashville Entertainment Association and also chaired the Nashville Extravaganza. He is a voting member of the Country Music Association and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and has served on the Nashville Chapter of the NARAS Board of Governors. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith. Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inn Pop’s Chevrolet Wild Bill’s Fireworks The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation | |||