Country Outdoors Podcast

Spend a day at CMA Fest with Country Outdoors as Mary sits down for a fan-fair special with  ⁨@DrewBaldridgeMusic⁩  ,  ⁨@GraceTyler⁩  and  ⁨@prestoncoopermusic⁩  diving into the heart of farm, faith and family in country music. To make it happen, the Country Outdoors crew pulled a Mossy Oak Bottomland Veranda pontoon straight into Fan Fair X and turned it into the ultimate country music hangout spot.Drew looks back on the early days before his radio No. 1, including the time Country Outdoors filmed his first-ever turkey hunt and the hunting traditions he now passes on to his boys. Preston shares how he actually learne...

Jo Dee Messina IS BACK! In this episode, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with 90s country icon Jo Dee Messina to unpack the highs, lows, and miracles behind her return to country music. Jo Dee shares how everything she’d built seemed to crumble, her battle with cancer, and the front‑porch encounter with Jesus that changed the entire direction of her life and career. They dive into why she stepped away from the spotlight for 12 years, how fame, labels, and industry pressures impacted her, and what led to her finding peace, purpose, and a deeper faith. Jo Dee ta...

Jo Dee Messina IS BACK. In this 50‑second sneak peek, 90s country icon Jo Dee Messina shares why she stepped away from the spotlight, how Jesus changed everything, and what brought her back with her new album ‘Bridges’ and a vision for ministry. If you grew up on her hits or love faith‑filled country stories, this teaser will give you chills and leave you wanting the full conversation. Watch the full episode on Country Outdoors Podcast to hear the entire comeback story. Airing on Wednesday!

Koe Wetzel talks fishing, fatherhood, getting arrested, and his new album The Night Champion in this Country Outdoors podcast episode. If you’re searching for a Koe Wetzel interview that mixes country music, hunting, fishing, and real life stories from the road, this is it. Join country music star Koe Wetzel and host Mary O’Neill for a day of fishing in Tennessee that turns into a wide‑open conversation about life, fatherhood, and his new album, The Night Champion. Out on the boat in Tennessee, they’re catching fish, laughing, and swapping stories from the road — including the time Mary...

Koe Wetzel jumps on the boat with Mary O’Neill for a fishing day that turns into stories about fatherhood, getting arrested in Australia, and his new album The Night Champion. This trailer gives you a taste of the laughs, big deer tales, and real talk from the full Country Outdoors episode.

Country Outdoors Podcast Host Mary O’Neill sits down with country star Dustin Lynch live from CMA Fest at Creatures Studio for a deep dive into his double life: hardcore hunter and Vegas EDM headliner. In his return to the Country Outdoors Podcast, Dustin breaks down how a PBR afterparty turned into a full-blown DJ show, what it’s like headlining a Wynn nightlife residency, and why he’s obsessed with dropping high-energy dance collabs while still staying rooted in country. They dig into his new music and recent collaborations with heavy-hitting DJs and producers, how today’s festival crowd wa...

Country star Dustin Lynch joins Country Outdoors for a no‑filter hang talking new music, life on the road, and why the outdoors still feels like home. Hit play for a sneak peek at tomorrow’s full episode and get ready for stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

“When I met God, I high‑fived the devil.” - Waka Flocka Flame In one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had on Country Outdoors Podcast, Waka Flocka Flame sits down with Mary O’Neill Phillips to share his full testimony. From losing two younger brothers and carrying survivor’s guilt, to living on ecstasy from seventh grade into his twenties, facing a 10‑year prison sentence with a stolen car and a sawed‑off shotgun, and walking through divorce and depression, Waka opens up about the moments that nearly broke him—and how God met him in the middle of it. He t...

Actor, entrepreneur, health tinkerer, husband, dad and all‑around weapon of a human—AJ Buckley is back in the studio, and this time Mary is on his turf at The AJ Buckley Show. From CSI lab coat to SEAL Team kit, from “soft” to “most jacked dad on the block,” AJ walks through the exact moment a lost franchise role forced him to change everything.

He opens up about the studio note that gutted him (“we don’t have time to get him ready”), the promise he made to his wife and newborn daughter that night, and how he turned that...

Trailer for our AJ Buckley episode—actor, entrepreneur, health nut, husband and dad—on the moment he lost a dream role and the ruthless routine that turned him into Sonny Quinn.

Join host Mary O’Neill Phillips at historic Wappaoolah Plantation in South Carolina as she sits down with turkey hunting legend and conservation pioneer Bobby Mead, the man behind the first NWTF banquet and the Swamp Fox chapter. Bobby shares how his family’s fifth-generation timber operation, love of wild turkeys and early involvement with the National Wild Turkey Federation helped shape modern turkey hunting and conservation in the Lowcountry and beyond. From his first gobbler at six years old to planting Chufa fields, surviving a near-death gallbladder surgery, and fighting to keep Southern timber and family land viable, Bobb...

Step inside Wappaoolah Plantation with host Mary O’Neill Phillips and turkey hunting legend Bobby Mead, the man behind the first NWTF banquet. In this sneak peek, Bobby shares how a fifth-generation timber family, a love of wild turkeys and a bold new fundraiser helped change the future of turkey hunting and conservation in the Lowcountry. Hear a taste of his best stories—early gobblers, Swamp Fox chapter beginnings and a near-death experience that reshaped his outlook—and then listen to the full episode of “The Man Behind the First NWTF Banquet | Bobby Mead” on the Country Outdoors Podcast.

In this full episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, Zach and Mary sit down with Whitner, the “Southern Charm Hunter,” for a deep dive into life in the South, faith, and a lifetime of chasing deer and turkeys. From long sits in the pines to late nights in Charleston, Whit shares the stories, lessons, and hard knocks that shaped who he is today. If you love honest campfire conversations, big laughs, and a few gut‑punch moments, this one’s for you. Hit follow and join us for Southern stories from the woods all the way to the Holy City.

Meet the Southern Charm Hunter. In this Country Outdoors podcast trailer, Whit sits down to talk faith, family, and why chasing deer and turkeys in the South is about a lot more than tags and trophies. Get a taste of the stories, laugh‑out‑loud moments, and honest conversations you’ll hear this season. Follow Country Outdoors wherever you listen so you don’t miss the full episode.

Southern Charm’s Shep Rose sits down at his family’s South Carolina farm with Mary O'Neill Phillips from the Country Outdoors Podcast to talk about a life lived hard: reality TV fame, party life, ayahuasca, fly fishing, surfing, and chasing adventure all over the world. From Alaska and Patagonia to Cuba, Fiji, Costa Rica and Christmas Island, Shep shares how the outdoors, the ocean, and one powerful psychedelic experience forced him to re‑think excess and what actually matters. In this episode we dive into: – Growing up on generational land, hunting ducks and deer with his dad and grandfat...

Reality TV star and outdoorsman Shep Rose opens up about the wild ayahuasca ceremonies that forced him to face his “party life” and who he’d really become. This short preview features the most intense moments from our full conversation about fame, excess, family land, fishing adventures, and the psychedelic journey behind his new book, Nothing in Moderation.

Listen to the full episode on Country Outdoors Podcast, available today at 6PM.

For our 100th episode of Country Outdoors, I wanted to sit down and actually tell my story — not just the highlight reel.I grew up in Australia between the beach and the bush, and years later I moved to the other side of the world with about $5,000 and no real plan. No backup. No guarantees. Just a pull to build something.This episode is about what happened after that.Losing my dad changed everything for me. It forced me to rethink why I was doing any of this in the first place — and whether it actually meant anything beyond myse...

This is a story about perspective. Alyssa Hall didn’t grow up hunting. In fact, she was completely against it. Like a lot of people, she believed meat came from the grocery store and never thought about where it actually came from or what hunting really meant. Now, her life looks completely different.  @alyfromalabama  her husband both work in the hunting industry with  @Buckmasters.Outdoors  fully immersed in the outdoor lifestyle she once didn’t understand. In this episode of the Country Outdoors podcast, Ally shares how she went from being anti-hunting to working in the hunting industry. We talk abo...

“It’s not cool to find God in Hollywood.” Actor AJ Buckley — best known for his role as Sonny Quinn on SEAL Team — opens up about faith, fatherhood, identity, and what really changed when he stopped chasing ego and started getting grounded in God. AJ Buckley has built a successful acting career spanning decades, from CSI: NY to SEAL Team, where he became a fan-favorite portraying one of the most intense and loyal operators on Bravo Team, Sonny Quinn But behind the scenes, AJ’s real story is deeper. In this conversation, he shares what it’s actually like to speak openl...

“I slept in my truck more than I slept in a bed for two years.” - Cooper GallantBassmaster Elite Pro Cooper Gallant joins host, Mary O'Neill Phillips on the Country Outdoors Podcast. No plan B. No backup. Just a dream. Before the Bassmaster Elite Series, this is what it actually looked like — sleeping in parking lots, running extension cords from a church, and doing whatever it took to keep going.From Ontario, Canada, Cooper Gallant didn’t just grow up fishing. Before going all-in on bass fishing, he was chasing a completely different path as a snowboarder — until everything shifted.Wi...

In this episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast with Mary O'Neill Phillips, HunterGirl opens up about the moment she hit a breaking point — questioning her purpose, her path, and whether she was meant to keep going. After asking God for direction, something unexpected happened just weeks later… and it changed the trajectory of her entire career. This is a conversation about faith, doubt, and what it really takes to keep going when you feel like giving up. In this episode: Almost quitting music Faith and finding direction The moment everything changed The reality behind chasing a dream Staying grounded thro...

Meghan Patrick opens up about the moment she was done with music — and what almost made her walk away for good. In this episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, Meghan shares her most honest story yet — from surviving an abusive relationship to losing her record deal and hitting her lowest point in Nashville. At one point, she was ready to quit music entirely. But that wasn’t the end of her story. We dive into how she rebuilt her life, found strength in her faith and marriage, and discovered a new path — both in her music and in the outdoors...

Meghan Patrick opens up about the moment she almost walked away from music — and what pushed her to the brink.

From losing her record deal to hitting her lowest point in Nashville, this is just a glimpse into one of her most honest conversations yet.

Full episode drops tomorrow on the Country Outdoors Podcast.

Texan and Country artist, Aaron Watson joins the Country Outdoors Podcast with Mary O’Neill Phillips for a conversation about family, hunting traditions, and building a career in country music on his own terms. Watson has spent more than two decades proving that independent country artists can succeed without following the traditional Nashville path. In this episode, he shares why time spent hunting with his kids matters more than trophies, how the outdoors has shaped his perspective on life, and what authenticity really means in modern country music. From raising a family around hunting culture to staying grounded in fa...

Tomorrow on the Country Outdoors Podcast, independent country artist Aaron Watson joins us for a conversation about doing things your own way — in music and in life.

From the meaning of being an “outlaw” in country music to why he’d rather hunt with his boys than chase trophies alone, Aaron shares the mindset that’s guided his career outside the Nashville machine.

Full episode premieres tomorrow at 6 PM CST.

In this episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with Hunter and Chase Farrior of Spring Legion and Austin Collins, founder of the Quack Shack Podcast — three young hunters building brands around their passion for turkey hunting, duck hunting, and the traditions of the outdoors. Hunter and Chase Farrior are the brothers behind Spring Legion, a brand rooted in the history and culture of turkey hunting. Hunter is also the author of Ballad of a Turkey Hunter and Any Given Spring Morning. Hunter draws inspiration from the storytelling traditions of legendary turkey hunters like Tom...

Recorded live from the NWTF Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this special episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast brings together some of the most exciting voices in country music and the outdoor world.

Host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with a lineup of guests who share a passion for hunting, conservation, and the outdoor lifestyle. From stories on the road in country music to conversations about turkey hunting, conservation, faith, and the future of outdoor media, this episode captures the energy of one of the biggest gatherings in the hunting community.

Guests in this episode in...

Recorded live from the NWTF Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this special episode of Country Outdoors brings together leading voices from country music, hunting, storytelling, and conservation — all from the floor of one of the most important gatherings in the outdoor industry. This live podcast captures conversations with artists, filmmakers, advocates, and conservation leaders who share a common passion for the outdoors and preserving hunting traditions for future generations. Featured Guests Michael Ray Country music artist and lifelong outdoorsman Michael Ray discusses balancing life on the road with his passion for hunting and why the outdoors continues to play a ce...

Brian Kelley and Brittany Kelley join us live at NWTF to talk Tribe Kelley’s Mossy Oak camo launch, Made in USA apparel, Florida Georgia Line reunion rumors, solo music, faith, fishing tournaments, and life in the outdoors. We dive into Brian Kelley’s sport fishing obsession (blue marlin, SFC League, Gulf Coast Cowboys), growing up hunting in Georgia and Florida, turkey season plans, deer camp memories, and what it really means to stick to your values in today’s world. Brittany shares the story behind Tribe Kelley’s American-made clothing brand, their Mossy Oak collaboration, and how faith has shap...

From Mobile, Alabama to millions of streams, Muscadine Bloodline has built one of the most loyal fanbases in country music—without playing by Nashville’s rules. In this episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton break down their journey from college bar gigs and cover bands to gold records, sold-out shows, and full creative independence. We talk songwriting, staying independent in a major-label world, building a career from the ground up, and why owning your music matters more than chasing charts. The conversation also dives into their Southern roots, faith, family, and deep connection to the...

In this episode of Country Outdoors, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with Adam Sanders — number-one songwriter, avid outdoorsman, and winner of The Road — to talk about the moment years of grinding finally paid off. Adam breaks down how he approached the competition differently than any other artist, why connecting with the audience mattered more than out-singing the room, and how he strategically built performances to win a fan-voted national television show. He also opens up about life in Nashville, being pigeonholed as a songwriter, and why he ultimately chose to turn down a record deal after winning. Beyond the st...

A heartfelt story of resilience, faith, and outdoor adventures that will inspire hunters and anglers alike.

Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with veterinarian Emmy Patterson-Wood to explore how a life rooted in the outdoors shapes resilience, purpose, and compassion. Emmy reflects on growing up in a large, active family, where camping, hiking, and fishing trips fostered her love for wildlife and animals. She shares how caring for a sibling with special needs strengthened her empathy—lessons that carry over to both veterinary work and the hunting and fishing world.

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What you feed your dog can shape performance, longevity, and recovery far beyond genetics.

Serious hunters and anglers know a good dog is more than a companion. A bird dog in the field, a retriever in icy water, or a cattle dog putting in miles all day demands nutrition that matches the work. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how canine nutrition actually supports stamina, joint health, digestion, and long-term soundness.

Animal nutrition scientist Kathy Gross breaks down why inflammation sits at the center of many common canine...

A brutal Alaska duck hunt becomes a powerful reckoning with legacy, loss, and why we hunt.

Americana artist Drew Holcomb joins host Mary O’Neill Phillips for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation that moves from Southern duck blinds to the frozen edge of the Bering Sea. At its heart is a January King Eider hunt in Alaska one of North America’s most demanding waterfowl pursuits and the family history that pulled Drew and his brother north into the dark.

Raised in a household where hunting, fishing, and storytelling were...

From first rabbits to filming legends, this episode traces how an outdoors life is built.

Every hunter and angler has a starting point but not everyone turns that beginning into a career spent in the woods. In this episode of Country Outdoors, Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with her husband, Zach Phillips, for a rare, unfiltered conversation about growing up outdoors and finding a life shaped by hunting, fishing, and storytelling.

Zach walks through his earliest hunting memories, from quail and rabbit hunts on a Missouri farm to le...

From fishing ponds to first turkey hunts, RaeLynn opens up about slowing down outdoors.

Mary sits down with country music star RaeLynn for a wide-ranging conversation that blends family, faith, and a growing pull toward the outdoors. Raised in Texas and shaped by hard work, rodeos, and wide-open spaces, RaeLynn shares how time outside (especially fishing) has become a grounding force in an otherwise fast-paced life.

Listeners will hear RaeLynn talk candidly about motherhood, raising her daughter with strong values, and why outdoor experiences matter more than ever in...

A mountain sportsman loses everything to floodwaters, and finds purpose, faith, and resilience in the aftermath.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Country Outdoors Podcast, host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with North Carolina mountain native Andy Buchanan, bowhunter, father, and founder of Thorn Broadheads, to share a story that reaches far beyond the hunt.

Andy grew up hunting these Appalachian ridges, learning woodsmanship through squirrel hunting, whitetail deer seasons, and a lifelong connection to the land. But when Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, th...

A young country artist reveals how faith, family, and the outdoors shaped his unexpected path forward.

Country artist Baylee Littrell sits down for an open, grounded conversation about country music, family legacy, and how time outdoors has shaped his story. Raised between tour buses and rural Georgia, Baylee shares what it was really like growing up as the son of a Backstreet Boy while still finding his own identity in music, sports, and the outdoors.

Listeners will hear how bass fishing on his family land, four-wheeler days, and time...

A powerful conversation on hunting traditions, bird dogs, and the faith that carries us through loss.

Country music artist and lifelong outdoorsman Mo Pitney returns to the podcast for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that weaves together the heart of the sporting life; upland hunting, bird dogs, family, faith, and the outdoors traditions that shape us. Recorded in Nashville, Mo opens up about growing up in Illinois as a pheasant hunter, learning bluegrass in church, and the family roots that built his love for music and the wild places he still seeks out today.

A country artist opens up about healing, hunting roots, and rediscovering purpose far beyond the spotlight.

In this deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Michael Ray to explore the outdoor heritage, family legacy, and hard-earned perspective that shaped his life long before Nashville knew his name. Raised in central Florida’s hardwoods, cypress swamps, and bass lakes, Michael grew up running cable with his grandfather, learning harmony in living rooms, and chasing gobblers, gators, and early-morning largemouths across Lake County.

But after years of nonstop touring, personal loss, an...