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“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged, first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged, first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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English


Episodes
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Ep. 86: From MLB Dreams to Writing "Dirt Cheap" and Winning ACM Song of the Year with Josh Philips

7/8/2025
This week Reid and Dan host ACM song of the year winner and longtime friend Josh Phillips out in God's Country. The three of them right away dive in recapping Turkey season and the play by play of his wife bagging her first ever turkey this season. They discuss Josh's passion of building guns and he shares some of his favorite pieces with Dan and the pricing breakdown for them. He shares the story behind writing "Dirt Cheap", how it landed with Cody Johnson, and what it was like winning ACM Song of the Year. The episode ends with a gravorite that is likely to make a grown man cry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:27:32

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Ep. 85: Cledus Burgers and "Where I Find God" with Larry Fleet

7/1/2025
This week Reid and Dan host hit songwriter and artist, Larry Fleet, out in God's Country. Larry shares the meaning behind his signature hat you see him wearing, which ties back to arguably the best burger in Nashville. The three of them bond over growing up on four wheelers without bounds and give the reason behind why they must love their kids more than their parents loved them. Larry shares his Nashville journey with the guys and how keeping his faith has helped him continue through it all. The episode ends with them harmonizing "Where I Find God," which was written by Larry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:24:40

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Ep. 84: Streaming on Twitch, Grizzly Bear Attacks, and the CIA with Craig Morgan

6/24/2025
This week Reid and Dan bring back a listener favorite, Craig Morgan, to God's Country! The guys dive in on Craig's newfound hobby of streaming "Call of Duty" on twitch and how he continues to grow his fan base through the streaming platform and how it gives him a small glimpse from his time serving in the US Military. The three of them discuss grizzly bears in the west and Craig shares a close encounter he had at his camp in Alaska. Morgan discusses the struggles some military members encounter once they enter back into civilian life and how he hopes his off-grid camp in Alaska can continue to help some of these veterans. The episode ends with his powerhouse voice sharing a few gravorites and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Redneck Yacht Club God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:13

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Ep. 83: Axis Deer in Maui, Being Willie Nelson’s Son and American Romance with Lukas Nelson

6/17/2025
This week Reid and Dan host Grammy-winning artist, Lukas Nelson out in God’s Country. If you’re looking for an episode that covers everything from hunting to busting out into song at any time this is the one. Lukas shares what his life looks like in Maui, including axis deer hunting and recovering from the devastating fires that recently swept the island. He discusses what growing up as Willie Nelson’s son looked like and how it lead him to sobriety in his 30s. The three of them dive in on his new record, American Romance, and his Gravorite will make a grown man cry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:16:31

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Ep. 82: Hometowns, Keith Whitley, and Coaching Little League with Justin Moore

6/10/2025
This week Reid and Dan host multiplatinum artist and Arkansan, Justin Moore, out in God's Country. The conversation recaps how some of Justin's biggest hits came to fruition and how taking some chances sonically have helped him stand the test of time in the music industry. He shares the emotional experience of seeing his daughters harvest their first whitetail deer and tells the guys his favorite hunting past time. Moore explains why it was so important for him to move his family back to his hometown, population 300, and the things he may have missed as an artist living there. The gravorite is a throwback to one of the country music greats, that you won't wanna miss. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:42

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Ep. 81: "God Gave Me You" and Dadville with Dave Barnes

6/3/2025
This week Reid and Dan host GRAMMY nominee and multi platinum artist, Dave Barnes, out in God's Country. This episode is nothing short of a riot where topics range from Dave being cast in Reid's favorite movie to trusting god when you are in a season of comparison. They discuss the art of songwriting, Dave's journey from Mississippi to touring the world and what the next chapter for Dave Barnes looks like. The three of them bond over Dad life and the highs/lows of being a songwriter in Nashville. The episode ends with Reid and Dan's gravorite from Dave that will make ya wanna call your wife and tell her you love her! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:59:53

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Ep. 80: Working with Lana Del Ray and Recurve Bow Hunting with Luke Laird

5/27/2025
This week Reid and Dan host grammy winning songwriter Luke Laird back out in God's Country. The three of them cover an array of topics ranging from getting young kids into the outdoors, finding song inspiration in a tree stand and meeting Dolly Parton for the first time. Luke shares wisdom from his time in seminary school and how keeping God as his north star throughout his time in Nashville. The guys mix it up with the gravorite this week being a song they co-wrote with Luke that has never been heard before. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:24:08

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Ep. 79: Homemade Live Wells, Road Life, and Catching Bass with Cody Jinks

5/20/2025
This week Reid and Dan host multi-platinum artist and outdoorsman, Cody Jinks, out in God's Country. Cody shares his love for fishing with the guys, where it came from, and what he's doing to pass this along to his kids. He breaks down the process of his redneck live well he built for his jon boat and gives a tutorial on how listeners can do the same for less than $200. They discuss life on the road, balancing family, and how he's built the monstrous career that he has, from the ground up. Cody shares insight into his next record that comes out in July and ends with a gravorite that will make you wanna call your mama. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:34

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Ep. 78: Doubling in the Midwest and a Tennessee Turkey Season Recap

5/13/2025
This week Reid and Dan recap the last few months of chasing turkeys across the country and give the comical antics that help them snag a few long beards this season. The brothers answer some fan questions and give further insight into their lives as dads, songwriters, and outdoorsmen. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:59

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Ep. 77: Farm Life, Horse Hobbying, and Bow Hunting with The Castellows

5/6/2025
This week Reid and Dan host Georgia Trio, The Castellows, out in God’s Country. Lily, Powell, and Ellie share their love for bow hunting whitetail, fishing, and turkey hunting. There is a contentious conversation on who kills the biggest deer and other pressing questions that will have you laughing out loud as you are listening. They share what growing up on their farm in Georgia looked like and how they had to drag one sister to Nashville because she never wanted to leave. All five of them discuss the musical dynamic of siblings and how the harmonies of siblings are unparalleled. The episode ends with some of the most beautiful harmonies you’ve ever heard and an Emmy Lou Harris gravorite that’s one of the best yet. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:17:57

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Ep. 76: Ginseng Hunting, Bluegrass Music, and Writing Hit Songs for Jason Aldean with John Morgan

4/29/2025
This week Reid and Dan Isbell host multi #1 songwriter and artist, John Morgan, out in God’s Country. The guys dive in on what it looks like for John to juggle road life with a newborn and how his three kids inspire him to continue his journey as an artist. John hails from North Carolina and they talk through what growing up hunting in the mountains looked like and some updates on how the people in the area are recovering from the 2024 devastating hurricanes. He breaks down what Ginseng hunting looks like in their culture and the different ways people benefit from their findings. John’s Nashville story is the most interesting one you will hear on this podcast and tune in to hear how a random phone call from Jason Aldean changed his life. The episode ends with a Keith Whitley gravorite and we’re still not over it. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:23:05

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Ep. 75: River Fishing, Bounty Hunting, and State Championships with Tucker Wetmore

4/22/2025
This week Reid and Dan host ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Tucker Wetmore, out in God's Country. Tucker shares what his journey to Nashville has looked like and describes what seems like an absolute rocket ship his career has been the last year. He shares a specific life moment that involved him hanging up his collegiate football cleats and how he turned to a piano for comfort in that time. The guys compare river fishing in a PNW to bass fishing in the south and Tucker shares what his experience has been like hunting whitetail for the first time since relocating to Middle Tennessee. The three of them bond of being mama's boys and Tucker shares a top GCP story about his mom going out for a bounty hunt when she was 6 months pregnant with him. The episode ends with your shedding a tear into your whiskey and seeing where you can see Tucker in concert, in a city near you. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:21:26

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Ep. 74: Northern Cali Hunting, Supporting Nashville Songwriters, and Girl Dad Life with Jon Pardi

4/15/2025
This week Reid and Dan host ACM and CMA winning artist, Jon Pardi, out in God's Country. Jon dives in on growing up in Northern California and what the outdoors looked like for him there. He shares why bow-hunting is not his preference and why he thinks the state of California gets a bad wrap, when it's actually one of the most beautiful places in the country. The guys dive in on how touring artists are not making near the money you think they are and Jon shares the importance of supporting songwriters in Nashville. The episode ends with a jam session that will have you blasting his new record, Honkytonk Hollywood! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:04

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Ep. 73: Playing with Vince Gill, Winning CMA Musician of the Year with Charlie Worsham

4/8/2025
This week Reid and Dan host CMA Musician of the Year and critically acclaimed artist, Charlie Worsham out in God’s Country. Charlie is arguably the best acoustic guitar player in Nashville and has toured with some of the genres biggest names including Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Megan Maroney, and more. He shares the story of his journey, playing the Hall of Fame induction for his hero Marty Stuart and he hopes to get back into spending time outdoors to teach his kids the importance of getting out of the house. The Gravorite melody is a top GCP moment you won’t want to miss. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:16:44

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Ep. 72: Poor Boy Ways and Selling out the Ryman with Chase Matthew

4/1/2025
This week Reid and Dan host multiplatinum artist, Chase Matthew out in God's Coutry. The three of them immediately bond over their poor man ways that they can't seem to get over. Chase shares his love for motors and Reid immediately takes advantage of the opportunity to try and troubleshoot what is wrong with his lawn mower. They dive in on what motivates Chase to pursue his dreams as a country music star and even dial in Chase's dad to share some old band stories! Episode ends with Chase stealing the guitar from Dan and turning the page. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:04

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Ep. 71: Best of Turkey Hunting Stories

3/27/2025
On this week's bonus episode Reid and Dan share some of the best turkey hunting stories from God's Country. Tune in to hear Luke Combs talk about chasing a Tennessee Tom, Dylan Marlowe getting a single season Grand Slam, Neil Thrasher tug heartstrings with his favorite turkey hunting story, and the haunting tale of Rattlesnake Ricky that saved Dan's life when he was on his way to hunt turkeys. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:37

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Ep. 70: The Moment That Changed Stephen Wilson Jr.'s Life

3/25/2025
This week Reid and Dan host one of the hottest artists in Nashville, Stephen Wilson Jr. A former biologist turned musical artist sat with the guys and broke down his unorthodox journey that landed him on Music Row. The guys share their love of boxing and Stephen breaks down what it looked like boxing in rings across the southeast and following in his father's footsteps. He shares his love of the outdoors and a coveted family recipe that was a wild game special for every sunday. The three of them breakdown the importance of lyrics and how a song can change the trajectory of your life, as it did Stephen Wilson Jr.s.. The episode ends with the most epic gravorite story that Reid and Dan never saw coming! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:16:52

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Ep. 69: Touring with Post Malone, Chasing Turkeys Across the Country, and Paving Their Own Nashville Way with Muscadine Bloodline

3/18/2025
This week Reid and Dan host multiplatinum duo, Muscadine Bloodline, out in God's Country. The duo dives head first in on what their journey has looked like historically and how that turned into opening for Malone on his stadium tour across the country. They share how that came to fruition, all the strings it took to pull it off and how they first were connected to Post 8 years ago. They tease some new music from their forthcoming album that has Reid and Dan both fan-girling and end with a Gravorite that will take you right back to the 90's. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:40:24

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Ep. 68: How to Put a Cow in Neutral, Grand Nite Champion Coon Dogs, and Going Viral with Gavin Adcock

3/11/2025
This week Reid and Dan host the music row's rowdiest artist, Gavin Adcock, out in God's Country. The episode dives in with all things cattle farming and Dan shares his first and last experience at attempting the trade. Gavin walks through what a day looked like for him growing up raising cattle and how that work ethic has parlayed into his current landscape of touring. The guys pick Gavin's brain on how he maintains releasing music consistently and what his tricks are for remaining viral on TikTok. Gavin shares what a pre-show ritual looks like for him, what it's like managing his rowdy fanbase, and ends the episode with a Gravorite that will bring a tear to a glass eye. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:58

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Ep. 67: The Best Thing You Can Buy from Costco, Smoked Deer Chili Tips, and Touring as a Family with Russell Dickerson

3/4/2025
This week Reid and Dan host multiplatinum artist and fellow West Tennessean, Russell Dickerson out in God's Country. First order of business covered by the guys are the best items you can buy from Costco and why Russell will never part ways with his covetted purchase. Dan takes the lead (shocker) and is mad at 4 extremely petty things, but also develops a billion dollar idea with Russell and Reid along the way. They dive in on how to make hunting trips successful with young kids and Russell shares a trick on how to make your deer chili next level. The three of them list out the 10 items they would bring to survive on an island and the segment goes extremely awry, but practical when you think about it. RD shares his love for touring, how he keeps it sustainable with his family, and what is next for Russell in 2025. The episode ends with an R&B twist on a 90's classic that will have you wanting the track to be released ASAP. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:18:25