The Cowboy Cut

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By: Liv Foust

🎙️ The Cowboy Cut is a country music podcast hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust — the voice behind LivyView. This sister project dives into the contemporary culture of country music, from new releases to social media moments. Expect artist spotlights, genre deep-dives, and the occasional crash-out.Whether you're a die-hard country fan or just country-curious, saddle up — The Cowboy Cut is your backstage pass to the stories and sounds shaping country music today 🤠

The Wildcat: Wyatt Flores
#16
Today at 12:34 AM

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust, this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Wyatt Flores, an Oklahoma-born, cattle-ranching troubadour who writes straight from the gut in every song. With almost 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he has created an incredible discography that wrestles openly with life, death, pain, and joy.

We chatted about his love for Australia, th...


The Wildcat: Wyatt Flores
#16
Today at 12:00 AM

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust, this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Wyatt Flores, an Oklahoma-born, cattle-ranching troubadour who writes straight from the gut in every song. With almost 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he has created an incredible discography that wrestles openly with life, death, pain, and joy.

We chatted about his love for Australia, th...


Ms. Cherry Valley: Carter Faith
#15
01/19/2026

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut - where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the privilege of chatting to Carter Faith, one of the brightest country stars coming up in Nashville right now! Hailing from North Carolina, her recently released debut album Cherry Valley documents her time in Nashville, from the bright lights to the heartache, all the way through to her breakout success.

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THE West Texas Degenerates: Treaty Oak Revival
#14
11/26/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Treaty Oak Revival recently at StrummingBird Festival in Newcastle, Australia! We chatted about new music, what it means to be a West Texas Degenerate, and lyrical meaning.

Check them out here: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakrevival/

Songs of the week:

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Richmond's Most Wanted: The Jack Wharff Band
#13
11/20/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut - where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the privilege of chatting to the Jack Wharff Band - one of the most exciting young bands breaking out of Nashville right now! All the way from Richmond, Virginia with their debut EP Richmond’s Most Wanted, a fresh single climbing the Australian charts, and their first Aussie shows this year, th...


The Jolene's Sydney Story
#12
11/02/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

Today I sat down with Simon and Lucy Rose-Hopkins, the co-founders behind the country music cocktail bar Jolene's Sydney! We chatted all things live music, running a venue and the fruits of years of hard work. This is one you don’t wanna miss!

Check them out here: https://www.inst...


The 'I Had Some Help' Effect
#11
10/19/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

This week I have a solo episode for y'all - I talk about upcoming concerts and festivals, as well as HARDY's brand new album 'COUNTRY! COUNTRY!' I also talk about my theory on the 'I Had Some Help' viral moment and how it is impacting country music today.

Songs of...


Country to the MAX (Jackson)
#10
09/24/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

I had the privilege of hosting Max Jackson this week We chatted about experiences performing live, meeting fans, winning Golden Guitar Awards and prepping new releases! Super excited to share this one with y'all :)

Check her out at https://www.instagram.com/maxjacksonmusic/?hl=en

Songs of...


Luke Bryan's Other Wife
#9
09/15/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

In this episode, I interview social media master Maleah Frances of @thelukebryannation about her journey from discovering Luke Bryan, building his online fanbase, to viral success and MEETING HIM!

Check her out at https://www.instagram.com/thelukebryannation/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@thelukebryannation

Songs of th...


Who is Ryan Mead?
#8
09/01/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and the spirit of country music.

In this episode I interview Aussie country artist RYAN MEAD about music of course - but also Mario Kart rivalries, Lego collections, family stories, and Packers football.

Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/ryanmeadmusic_/

Songs of the week:

My Home's in Ok...


AI Zac Brown Band Survival Guide
#7
08/11/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on country music's culture, sound, and spirit.

In this episode, I share my CMC headliner predictions, thoughts on Dylan Gossett and Zack Bryan's new releases, and opinions on this terrible AI single art…

Songs of the week:

Front Porch Looking In - Lonestar

Trailer Treasure - Elizabeth Nichols

House Party - Sam Hunt


Riley Green: Never Caught in 4k
#6
07/05/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut - where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

In this episode, I get very... passionate about Riley Green's blurry paparazzi photos, Morgan Wallen's vocal range and Florida Georgia Line's underrated impact.

Songs of the week:

Girl I Never Met - Corey Kent

Die Runnin' - Mike Ryan

Wondering Why - The...


Who is Zak Armstrong?
#5
06/27/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and spirit of country music.

This episode I interview Aussie country artist ZAK ARMSTRONG! At 19 he's already opened for the likes of Lane Pitman and Travis Collins and even had a backstage moment with Morgan Wallen that went viral. We discuss his come-up, influences and blindingly bright future.

Check him out at https://www.instagram.co...


The Day ‘This World’s a Giant’ Dropped & The Country Creature
#3
06/09/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on country music's culture, sound, and spirit.

In this episode, I tell the story of the day ‘This World’s a Giant’ dropped, interview The Country Creature and more!

Songs of the week:

This Word's a Giant - Zach Bryan

Takes One to Know One - Tucker Wetmore

Heaven Passing Through - Turnpike Troubado...


I'm The Problem
#4
06/09/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView) This podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on the culture, sound, and the spirit of country music.

In this episode, we go over Morgan Wallen's new album 'I 'm the Problem'!

Songs of the week:

Kick Myself - Morgan Wallen

What I Want - Morgan Wallen (ft. Tate McRae)

Come Back As A Redneck- Morgan Wallen (ft. HARDY)

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ACM Nominations & Wallen's Extensive Track List
#2
06/09/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on country music's culture, sound, and spirit.

In this episode, we examine this year's ACM nominations, Morgan Wallen's newly revealed track list, country music hinge prompts and more!

Songs of the week:

On The Red River - Turnpike Troubadours

Nowhere Town - Billy Currington

Airport & McGregor - Muscadine Bloodline

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CMC Rocks & The April Power Rankings
#1
06/05/2025

Welcome to The Cowboy Cut — where country music gets the spotlight it deserves. Hosted by Sydney-based music creative Liv Foust (creator of LivyView), this podcast is your backstage pass to contemporary comments on country music's culture, sound, and spirit.

In this episode, we dive into the excitement of CMC Rocks, the April Power Rankings, Morgan Wallen's walk-off and more!

Songs of the week:

Bar None - Jordan Davis

Just in Case - Morgan Wallen

That’s Why We Fight - Ella Langley (ft. Koe Wetzel)