Full recap of season four, with some clips from each episode! Season five is right around the corner make sure to tune in!

I ask Cory some questions he’s never been asked and some that he’s likely been asked dozens of times. We talk about Thanksgiving dinner, playing with Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, Sierra Hull, and Cuban sandwiches. Uncle John gets an honorable mention, John Hartford’s banjo tuning, and more. "Not a Drop of Rain" East Nash Grass from Firstgrass at Telluride Bluegrass Festival https://youtu.be/71Rvp5b6xn8?si=-SVzpsE8U0mKHqLO "Salty Dog" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker and Christian Ward https://youtu.be/YT_p91amTa0?si=sF4BAYZSUDgvkcFn "Kentucky Mandolin" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker https://youtu.be/6LuJo3CwJ1U?si=tyylDrp7aIuydAak Ricks Custom Meats https://rickscustommeats.com/ Cover photo by Hannah Laney This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week John and I discuss Telluride, getting to Telluride, The Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2026, and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest Links mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/jtYEoJhEUZI?si=CNVTfGogatqqD_Qs "Nashville Drinking Song" Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind Telluride Band Contest Round 1 https://youtu.be/VpHjwJxPP2g?si=nylQHUcDygR-2-2K "Spoon River Breakdown" Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind Telluride Band Contest Round 1 https://youtu.be/HiOOd8cDBNU?si=KxjJK1GbOa5wndq- The Litch Brothers Telluride Band Contest Round 1 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week my neighbors of Telluride Jeremy Tabor of Denver, Joe Harrison and Ben Salaman of Seattle join me and we attempt to parlay the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Experience. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

My Conversation With Industry Professional Anj Way of Omni Arts Group where we get into artist management, festival management, and everything else in the bluegrass business. Omni Arts Group Why We’re Different We don’t just manage artists — we build partnerships. Omni Arts Group works collaboratively with artists, agents, and other management teams to align our visions and values, creating a unified path for growth. By supporting one another, we strengthen the entire creative ecosystem — helping everyone move forward, together. Omni Arts Group helps amplify artists’ voices and elevate their brands in today’s evolving music landscape. We fuse creativity, strategy, and community to help artists reach their full potential—on stage, online, and beyond. COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION We partner with artists, agents, and managers to align values and build collective success. ARTISTS FIRST We center every decision on the artist’s vision, goals, and creative growth. AUTHENTICITY MATTERS Sustainable careers are built on genuine connections, honest storytelling, and staying true to your art. STRATEGETY + CREATIVITY Creative vision meets actionable strategy to reach the right audience and achieve measurable growth. LONG TERM GROWTH Our focus is on building lasting careers and resilient, thriving creative communities. Debutants “Roll Me Like A Ball” https://youtu.be/PzgRk0NcPcQ?si=nAcxLieLItOTexqt “Cherokee Shuffle” Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind w Ettore Buzzini https://youtu.be/IYrCXD1l7ww?si=zm2nlD1-nhHXEieG “Blackjack” Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind w Ettore Buzzini https://youtu.be/JQBkLDZqtpI?si=-gDoFSWkZit_hJI9 Rainbow Connection Kyle Tuttle https://youtu.be/tlliOXTDArE?si=mxgZAqd3DkdpeD0Z Yonder Moutain Stringband Bonnaroo 2004 https://youtu.be/eX_Y-rMzFxc?si=DQ1wGoK7QYD-tQnY This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Jared Pool mandolin extraordinaire currently plays with the Central Virginia Bluegrass Destroyers and for 10 of the last 11 years with Larry Keel, get ready this one is fun! Links mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/HCm6lMNEODI?si=5VuXK61wq7ytXQg2 Bluegrass Destroyers https://youtu.be/i-Atm7kJmIw?si=8HKYIwUVPw3Qo-Wu Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog/Joy to the World Halloween Show Tuttle, Pool & Greuel https://youtu.be/sa0Xknu8iLY?si=ikBY3MhHjMpLZDzR Lonesome On’ry and Mean Halloween show Tuttle, Pool & Greuel https://youtu.be/kxDdRQOelfI?si=mDTjJdoWH0JtiGGX My Gal/Franklin’s Tower Tuttle, Pool & Greuel https://youtu.be/VBM2k9FFX0Y?si=aZ680w1fE5li3kBu “Fireball” Larry Keel Aiken Experience https://youtu.be/MnxXA1bQ0vc?si=U7F1CJ-CVxMFKAuI “Culpeper Woodchuck” Aiken Super Group This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week I talk with Alex Genova who plays banjo with The Jason Carter Band. Links mentioned in this episode: Fireside Collective "She Was An Angel" 3/13/2022 Key West FL https://youtu.be/H0WLi_9L09M?si=-9sMl5gCGurRmIDQ Fireside Collective "Uncle John's Band" Northwest String Summit 7/22/2022 https://youtu.be/MyDjo6-9qZo?si=9ISwBRK1z_VpGVZH This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week John Boulware and myself talk about who John Boulware is and the road to Telluride with Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind https://johnboulware.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode Michael Prewitt and I talk about bluegrass, the future, cassette tapes, Taco Bell, and more. Links mentioned in this episode: EMD jam from Naperville Bluegrass Festival https://youtu.be/opl12OgSrME?si=rTt0x5jnJHoZF4dP *More from Naperville Bluegrass Festival (not my video) https://youtu.be/uxBOf4mFgKk?si=PvbkilnqcHfG1cEH This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, I talk about what I've been up to, and what lies ahead! Links mentioned in this episode: Some videos from my last ENG show with James Kee "Kentucky Mandolin" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker ahttps://youtu.be/6LuJo3CwJ1U "Far Away Again" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker https://youtu.be/TqCvXQQ37J4 "Not a Drop of Rain" East Nash Grass https://youtu.be/6LuJo3CwJ1U Playlist from East Nash Grass Show https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw21tIo6r9GzdSb5X3JbxbgSEkJzTnaaH Infamous Stringdusters 20/20 Album Release Show at The Station Inn full playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw21tIo6r9GzrxD_UZt3Z8n7qvWfyjPv2 The Fretliners full show at Eddie's Attic https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw21tIo6r9GwThXQW2ZCF7eibsLnjrgKo Honorable mentions : Boxcar Pinion Bluegrass Festival Spring and Fall http://boxcarforeverbluegrass.com/ Kate Kirchner my conversation with https://t-shaw-s-progressive-bluegrass.zencast.website/episodes/kate-kirchner-bluegrass-superstar This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm