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on this week's episode, i sat down with one of my honky tonk heroes mr. mark chesnutt. we talked about everything from getting sober to waylon jennings to hank williams jr. don't miss this'n yall.

this is one of the most important conversations i could have at this point and time. jake owen's new record ‘dreams to dream’ is out today, nov 7th. let me tell you why this record is so important. it was produced by shooter jennings and it is a very real country music record. me and jake sat down to talk about him leaving his major record label, our love for hank jr, jamey johnson, the music industry, and all kinds of stuff. do not miss this one. Sponsored by Pine Brothers Coffee Company.

I am joined this week by the hall of fame Nashville songwriter Roger Murrah. We talk about everything from Bobby Bare to having multiple number one songs to co-writing with Waylon Jennings. Do not miss this episode with a great man and one heck of a songwriter.

In this episode we are pickin it out with legendary sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist. Me and Verne discuss his start in broadcasting, playing golf with Willie Nelson, working with Terry Bradshaw, the Tonya Harding incident, his role in Happy Gilmore, criticism from viewers, his friendship with Nick Saban, and much more.

this week, i'm pickin' it out with THE voice of the nWo and WCW producer Neal Pruitt. we talk about his start in video production, what it was like to work for turner and wcw, the end of wcw and much much more. don't miss a great conversation with a great man, 4 life.

He's Buff and he's still the stuff. Had a great time pickin it out with the one and only Marcus "Buff" Bagwell. Don't miss this!

This week, we're pickin' it out with the man that has done it all, the great actor Eddie McClintock. He has guest starred on shows like Friends, Diagnosis Murder, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Shooter, Bones and many more. He starred on the number one show Warehouse 13 and has worked on many movies as well. We had a great conversation about life, love, loss, death, money, fame, drugs, recovery, Dr Pepper, David Allan Coe and just about any other thing you can think of. This is one of my favorite episodes.

Pickin' It Out is back for season 3 and i have a very special guest to kick things off. he is none other than wrestling legend Lex Luger. this man's story is like no other. the things he has overcome in his life to get to where he is now is nothin short of remarkable. this is a definite must watch show this week. enjoy LISTEN, DOWNLOAD, & REVIEW: apple.co/3qKzxbO

For the Season 2 finale, I talk with singer/songwriter Bobby Tomberlin. We talk about his love for real country music, how Mel Tillis changed his life, growing up in Alabama, losing mothers, friendships he has made with Opry stars like Little Jimmy Dickens and his relationship with the Williams family. Bobby also shares how a #1 song took him on a whirlwind ride in 2001 and discusses his new album as well as everything in between. Don't miss this'n y'all.

Got to catch up with my good friend WWE Hall of Famer and Hardcore Legend Mick Foley while he was on the road. Mick is one of the greatest human beings that I have ever known. Rumor is... Dude Love might even sing a little tune. Enjoy!

DO NOT MISS this rare conversation with iconic singer/songwriter Gary Portnoy. Gary is best known for writing and performing one of the most popular TV theme songs of all time, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name", from the Emmy award winning sitcom "Cheers". He has also wrote and recorded theme songs for shows such as "Punky Brewster" and "Mr. Belvedere". His story is so inspiring and this is without a doubt a do not miss episode!

This week I'm talkin to my buddy Dustin Kennedy. DK co-hosts the One Lane Road podcast and he also is a concert promoter and a good ol boy. We share a few stories about the road, wrestlin, Hank Jr, and God knows what else. Haha! Don't miss it!

we are honored to welcome country music hall of famer, the legendary Mark Herndon to Pickin It Out. we talk about everything from flying planes to his fallout with Alabama, as well as his recent reunion with Alabama and how it all happened. do NOT miss this'n yall.

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We're back with legendary pianist Billy Earheart and, by request, this one is all about the Hank Williams Jr days. Billy E spent 26 years as part of Hank's Bama Band and we are deep diving into those years. We talk about everything from his first show with Hank in 1985 to Monday Night Football, music videos, Hardees commercials, the infamous Kansas City show, and even what happened the Macho Man Randy Savage and Dusty Rhodes came to hang out. If you are a Bocephus fan, you can't miss this episode.

i had a great conversation with Emmy award winning legendary actor/writer Tom Skerritt. Tom has worked in tons of films such as MASH, Top Gun, and A River Runs Through It. He also starred in the hit CBS television show, Picket Fences, which won him an emmy. don't miss this conversation with a great man.

this week i'm pickin it out with longtime friend of Merle Haggard and author of the new book "Merle Haggard was A Friend Of Mine", Raymond H McDonald. this one was emotional for me. please go buy the book. you will not be sorry.

This week I am talkin to legendary actor and proud Texan, Barry Corbin. Barry is one of the most authentic folks you will ever meet and you won't want to miss this great conversation with a fine man.

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Usually, WWE Hall of Famer and mayor does not go together in the same sentence, not unless you are talking about my friend Glenn Jacobs AKA Kane! He has been the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018 and Mayor Jacobs was kind enough to give us a bit of his time to discuss things like Jim Cornette, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, his brief stint in WCW, the role of a lifetime in WWE, his role on TV's Smallville and much more. Don't miss it.

If you are an aspiring singer/songwriter, don't miss this episode. Always great to talk to my friend Erin Enderlin. Erin has had songs recorded by everyone from Alan Jackson to Lee Ann Womack and she is one of my favorite "real" artists today.

Season 2 continues with my good friend Paul Siracusa, from Cripple Creek Hat Company. Paul co-founded the company in 1975 and the rest is history. Leather making is a lost art these days, but Paul has done it all. This man is a legendary hat maker for some of the most famous musicians/actors on planet Earth. The one question folks always ask me is where I get my hats. This guy has the answers for you. Don't miss this great conversation with a great man.

Season 2 kicks off with my old friend Billy Earheart. Billy E is a world renown pianist as well as an original member of the Amazing Rhythm Aces. He also spent 21 years touring in Hank Williams Jr's Bama Band. Don't miss this conversation.  

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This week, we are talkin with my old buddy, engineer/producer of Cook Sound Studio in Fort Payne, AL, David Hammonds. Me and David produced my first record, Here We Go, together.  

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This week, we are pickin it out with a bang! Caught up with my good buddy, WWE Hall of Famer and creator of DDPY, Diamond Dallas Page. Don't miss this'n y'all.   This podcast is brought to you for free. If you would like to help keep this podcast going, you can do so by sending a Paypal donation to alacobllc@gmail.com.

August 8th 1975, exactly 50 years ago today, Hank Williams Jr. fell 530 feet off of Ajax Peak in Montana. He was climbing with his friend Dick Willey and Dick's 11 year old son Walt. We are honored to welcome Walt Willey to #PickinItOut. For the first time, hear the full story of that day from Walt himself who kept Hank alive by talking to him for over 4 hours while his dad went to get help. We all owe Walt a debt of gratitude for saving Hank's life during those crucial hours. You will also learn how that day would prepare Walt to face his own mountain in recent years. Do not miss this'n y'all!

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On this episode, we chat with actor Kevin L Johnson. Kevin has a recurring role on the wildly successful Netflix series, Ozark.  

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On this episode of "Pickin' It Out with Andrew Pope" I talk with my buddy and WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco. Don't miss this one!

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On this episode of "Pickin' It Out with Andrew Pope" I talk with my good friend David Bellamy from the Bellamy Brothers. 

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Got to catch up with my good friend John Schneider this week. Don't miss this one!

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This week, we are talkin with a hell of a singer/songwriter, my buddy Ward Davis.   

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On this episode, I am talking with my friend and Country Music Hall of Famer, Teddy Gentry from Alabama. We talk about chickens, songwriting, George Bush, and everything in between.   

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On this episode, I catch up with my good friend and hit songwriter Mark Narmore. Mark has written such songs as Moon Over Georgia and That's What I Love About Sunday. Get ready to laugh your asses off.

For the first episode of Pickin' It Out with Andrew Pope, I talk with my buddy and wrestling innovator Eric Bischoff. In part 1 with Eric, we talk about everything from Verne Gagne to Waylon Jennings and even The Highwaymen.

Today, we're #PickinItOut with NFL Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre. We discuss everything from Jerry Glanville to Hank Jr to the recent allegations made against him. Don't miss this'n!

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When you think about bands like Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd, you are talking about some major music history that covers a lot of ground… This guy has been in them all as well as many others. And believe it or not, we both graduated from the same high school, 20 years apart. Is there something in the water in Geraldine, AL? Today I’m #PickinItOut with the one and only rock guitarist Damon Johnson. Don’t miss this great conversation. 

Legendary is too small a word. Sometimes, folks are in a class of their own and that is certainly the guest with this man. He was one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. He spoke softly and directly but yet somehow louder than everyone else. He's overcome a hell of a lot in his life. He is one of the greatest of all time and I'm proud to call him a friend. Today we’re #PickinItOut with the one and only WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts. 

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He’s the man behind all of our favorite WWF/WWE entrance theme music.. In fact, he, along with Vince McMahon basically invented the wrestler entrance theme… He’s composed pieces for numerous cable channels, he’s a multitalented writer and musician, and he’s one hell of a man. Today we’re #PickinItOut with the one and only Jim Johnston. And please, if anyone from WWE is watching this, INDUCT this man in to the Hall of Fame already! --- SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@AndrewPopeMusic --- DOWNLOAD, RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: http://smarturl.it/apple-pickinitout​ --- FOLLOW Andrew Pope: Andrew on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theandrewpope​ Andrew on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewpopem​usic Andrew on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/theandrewpope​ Andrew on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewpopemusic Official Website - https://www.andrewpopemusic.com​ --- CONTRIBUTIONS: http://paypal.me/alacobllc --- FOLLOW Jim Johnston: Jim on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6irRU9KRGb0cMtlsBZMg2i Official Website - http://www.jimjohnston.com

Sure he’s the man that sent Eric Bischoff home from WCW in 1999, but there’s so much more that this man has done. He was a United States Air Force combat pilot in Vietnam, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, the head of the Olympic Committee, president of Turner Sports, and he spearheaded multiple projects for George Steinbrenner. Not to mention, he’s one hell of a man and i’m honored to be #PickinItOut with Dr. Harvey Schiller. Do not miss this’n.

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On this episode, i’m honored to be pickin it out with none other than Scott Hudson, legendary announcer for WCW, WWE & TNA. We talked about his life long love for pro wrestling, his “shoot job”, his start in the business, getting beat up by Rick Steiner, hanging out with Gene Simmons, the last Monday Nitro, and a whole bunch more including what REALLY happened at Bash At The Beach 2000. don’t miss it.

get ready for some of the wildest george jones stories you have ever heard. you may have seen this man on 'tales from the tour bus', but you ain't never seen him like this. this week we are pickin' it out with mr. wayne oliver. wayne used to book shows for george jones as well as hank williams jr., and a whole lot more. trust me when i say, y'all do not want to miss this one. a lot of untold history here. also, a very special thanks to wayne's son, john wayne oliver. ---SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: DOWNLOAD, RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: http://smarturl.it/apple-pickinitout​---Find Andrew:Andrew on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theandrewpope​

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welp, i can't believe its already our 50th episode of pickin' it out this week, but here we are. and boy do i have a guest for y'all. this man right here is one of the biggest legends in country music and i sure was honored to spend some time with the one and only mr. gene watson. trust me when i say, you do not want to miss this very rare conversation with gene watson.

he partnered with hondo crouch to buy the town of luckenbach texas, he was instrumental in creating and organizing the historical world's fair that was held there year after year, he was in steven spieldberg's first movie and he acted in a ton of other tv shows and movies. this week we are pickin it out in fredericksburg, tx with the one and only mr. guich koock.

words can't describe what an honor it was to sit down with my favorite guitar picker to ever pick. he joined hank williams jr and the bama band in 1979 and somewhere along the bus trips he became an animal. find out how, as well as a whole lot more, in this rare conversation with the one and only, mr. wayne turner.

if you have ever wanted to sit down and spend some time with the legendary miss jeannie c. riley, don't miss this conversation. it will take you right into her living room as we talk about everything from her love for merle haggard and hank jr, to her friendship with billy ray cyrus and travis tritt, to her catapult to stardom with harper valley pta.

this week i am pickin it out with a great man that has been involved with country supergroup ALABAMA since their myrtle beach days, mr. greg fowler. we talked about his radio days, when he saw alabama the first time, co-writing with randy owen and teddy gentry, traveling the world, lots of great stories, and a whole lot more in this 3+ hour episode. y'all are sure in for a treat in this rare conversation with the man, greg fowler.

this week i am beyond honored to be pickin it out with one of country music's biggest legends, mr. john conlee. we talked about how he got to nashville, waylon, ray charles, AI, the recent sale of the grand ole opry and a whole lot more. also, God led me to talk about something with john that you won't even believe. don't miss this'n y'all.

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this week, i'm pickin it out with mr. jukebox junkie himself, mr. ken mellons. in the 90s, there wasn't anybody puttin out any more countrier music than ken mellons. we talked about everything from how his music career got started and to how he thought it had ended to the recent resurgence in 90s country. he has a powerful testimony that he shares with us as well as his thoughts on his upcoming documentary "still the jukebox junkie" produced by corey frizzell. don't miss this'n

this week, i am truly honored to be pickin it out with the one and only miss crystal gayle. yes, she has the most legendary hair in all of music, but she is so much more than that and i hope that you’ll learn that today. as we always do on this show, we talked about a little of everything. from growing up in indiana, to her sister loretta lynn, to bob hope, to her bus being stolen, to her newfound friendship with a wwe hall of fame wrestler. and that’s just a small part of this wonderful conversation that i was sure honored to have with the amazing miss crystal gayle. have a seat with me and get to know a great woman.

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we are pickin it out with mr. bernie nelson this week. bernie has been a hit songwriter in country music for over 30 years and has the stories to prove it. he was a staff songwriter for emi publishing for over 10 years in nashville. we talked about guy clark, russell smith, lee roy parnell, kris kristofferson, conway twitty, as well as the story behind one of my favorite confederate railroad songs, daddy never was the cadillac kind and much more. don't miss this'n. 

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we are pickin it out with aaron lewis this week. we discussed his career with staind, and his solo country music career as well as his songwriting process and why he wanted to be a recording artist. his new record, give my country back, is an important one and it will be out july 17. get to know the real aaron lewis and don’t miss this great conversation.

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he’s been a member of the oak ridge boys since 1965, he’s in the country music hall of fame and this week we’re honored to be pickin it out with the one and only, the legendary mr. william lee golden.

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