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"The Thicket" is a show that takes you deep into the heart of country music. Every week, we bring you the best in traditional AND independent country, with a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, "The Thicket" has something for everyone.

So grab a cold beer, and kick back, because you’re in "The Thicket," with Mike and Josh.
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Thanksgiving Special

Thanksgiving Special

2023-11-2201:24:32

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike & Josh! On this week's show we play songs that we are thankful for, including brand new music from Wyatt Flores, Jake Kohn, and Nolan Taylor who joins us as a guest! Music on this episode: Sturgill Simpson - Life Ain't Fair and the World Is Mean Nolan Taylor - Wichita Clarke Sexton - Nevermind (Red Barn Radio) The Steeldrivers - If It Hadn't Been For Love Wyatt Flores - Orange Bottles Jake Kohn - Frostbite The Kentucky Headhunters - Dumas Walker Zach Russell - Take Me Back to Tennessee Justin Wells - It'll All Work Out Zach Bryan - Heading South Check out our merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Sticker Mule : https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers
Rustin' In The Thicket

Rustin' In The Thicket

2023-09-2701:21:31

Welcome into season 3 of The Thicket with Mike & Josh, a radio styled country music show dedicated to shine light on the best country, folk, and americana artists that your local stations always ignore. On this episode we have new music from Tyler Childers, Brent Cobb, Vincent Neil Emerson, as well as a debut of Low Water Bridge Band's "Siren of the Shenandoah". Kick back, relax, and crack your favorite frosty beverage because you're back in The Thicket with Mike & Josh. Ariat Link: ariat.dkkdet.net/hcp Thicket Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers On the show: "Family Ties" - Charles Wesley Godwin "Rustin' in the Rain" - Tyler Childers "Siren of the Shenandoah" - Low Water Bridge Band "Devil Ain't Done" - Brent Cobb "Little Wolf's Invincible Yellow Medicine" - VNE "Don't Care" - Red Clay Strays (Live AF Version) "Bring the Whiskey" - Tyler Richton and The High Bank Boys "Pretty Things" - Kat Hasty "New Year's Day" - Charlie Robison
Season 2 Finale

Season 2 Finale

2023-08-1601:30:53

Welcome into the Season 2 Finale of The Thicket with Mike & Josh, the radio styled country music show that will play you the good country music that your local radio stations always seem to ignore. On today's show we will listen through your tattoo design ideas, have Bryon White of The Damn Quails join us on a call, and we even bring back "Mailtime". We'll catch you all in a few weeks for season 3! On this episode: "Muskrat" - Doc Watson "Snake Trails" - Victoria Bailey "Trucker Speed" - Fred Eaglesmith "California Open Invitation" - The Damn Quails "Social Skills" - John Fullbright "Marfa Lights" - Kaitlin Butts "Ahold of My Heart" - Joe Stamm "Baker Hotel" - William Clark Green "Finally Comin' Round" - Ritch Henderson "Middle Ground" - Tyler Childers Shop : thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Call us: 319-530-5908 Check out Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers
Thicket in the Dark

Thicket in the Dark

2023-08-0901:06:33

In this outdoor episode Mike & Josh actively hunt a pest that has been destroying Josh's garden while recapping each other's wild weekends of live music. Remember to share the show and your favorite songs from the show with your friends and call in at 319-855-7738 On this week's show: "All Again" - Charles Wesley Godwin "Cigarette Trees" - The Local Honeys "The Way" - Mike & The Moonpies "Panhandle Slim" - The Panhandlers "Sweet Symphony" - Joy Oladokun ft. Chris Stapleton "Northern Attitude" - Noah Kahan "Glory and the Grace" - Luke Bell "Streets of Bakersfield" - Dwight Yoakam Shop: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop
In Your Thicket

In Your Thicket

2023-08-0201:07:58

Welcome into the thicket with Mike and Josh. Where we show what we wish mainstream country radio would sound like. Stick around because we call up one of our favorite artists and Josh and him duke it out in a new game on todays show! Songs on this week's show: "In Your Love" - Tyler Childers "Two Doobies" - Dylan Smucker "Sad Bird Still Sings" - Tim Goodin "Cars and Refrigerators" - Jordan Lee King "Wicked Twisted Road" - Reckless Kelly "Interwine" - Senora May "Never Turn Around" - Red Shahan "Watercolors" - Corduroy Brown "High on Gettin' By" - Vincent Neil Emerson Listen to these songs on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hcfZNqKBW6m769KyC9n9V?si=9VlyYIRfSKyV1dyQW53j4g⁠ Shop our merch: ⁠https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop
All The Gold In The Thicket

All The Gold In The Thicket

2023-07-2601:09:06

You have found yourself in the thicket with Mike and Josh, a country radio style show dedicated to helping you discover the best country music you’ve never heard of as well as slang some familiar bangers from your favorite true country music artists. We have several artists making their Thicket debut this week, so listen close, buckle up and crack a cold one cause you’re in The Thicket with Mike & Josh. On This Week's Show: "Hard Travelin'" - Watchhouse "Axe" - The Steel Woods "That River" - Margo Cilker "Warsaw" - Cody Howard "Voices" - Joshua Ray Walker "Levi" - Jordan Lee King "Malboro Magic" - Graycie York "Free and Clean" - J.R. Carroll "All The Gold In California" - Brother Marshall and The Choir of Fire *Thank you to FeedSpot for ranking us in their top 10 for country music podcasts* https://blog.feedspot.com/country_music_podcasts/ This week's songs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/06F5vSmHdAHGdGGSAm0Wim?si=cLCOzVQhRiGQC80a3oIM0Q Shop our store: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Hippies_CowboysPodcast
Thicket On The Farm

Thicket On The Farm

2023-07-1201:05:28

Welcome in to the thicket, a country music show that will play you the best country songs that you’ll never hear on your local radio station. On this show we balance the bigger artists you know and love with our favorite up and comers we hope discover and love as well.  On this week's show: "Hippies & Cowboys" - Cody Jinks "Whiskey" - Trampled by Turtles "East Kentucky Dream" - Hunter Flynn "Coat Of Many Colors" - Sierra Ferrell "John Came Home" - Benjamin Dakota Rogers "Old Tattoo" - Alex Williams "Josephine" - Tanner Usrey "We're All Gonna Die" - Dalton Domino "Keep 'Em on They Toes" - Brent Cobb Shop Our Gear: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Save the Songs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sjcTOFIUsKgRxEAfQifZb?si=ZSPWqp44Q0iH5G17-9uTaA
Kickin' It In The Thicket

Kickin' It In The Thicket

2023-07-0501:17:18

This week in The Thicket you get a debut listen to Daniel Cain's new single and Rob Leines joins the boys live in the studio! Stick around for that AND another chance to win a t-shirt at the end of the episode! On todays show: "Lyin' Low" - Charles Wesley Godwin "Dooley's Farm" - Molly Tuttle ft. Billy Strings "Sleeping Alone" - Flatland Cavalry "Black Dogs and Alley Cats" - Daniel Cain "what else can she do" - Kaitlin Butts "You Don't Care Enough for Me to Cry" - John Moreland "Take it out on Me" - Slade Coulter "Highway Shine" - Vincent Neil Emerson "Poor Man Blues" - Zach Wilkerson "Rock 'n' Roll Honky Tonk Life" - Rob Leines The tunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rkZuJFAdJd7JxyoLJUENI? si=SDvA93RDQn2Wq0PNMcSYvg Our Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com
Sultans of The Thicket

Sultans of The Thicket

2023-06-2801:01:58

In the only country radio show where you don't have to wade through the "pop stuff" until hearing a good song, Mike & Josh showcase their "Sultans of Country Music". This weeks show is full of big names, as well as new artists that we hope you discover and enjoy! On this week's show: "You Can Have the Crown" - Sturgill Simpson "Danger" - Mike and the Moonpies "Beauty Queen" - JD Clayton "Rocks and Relics" - Tyler Childers "Chipping Mill" Turnpike Troubadours "Dixie Darlin'" - The Wilder Blue "Things I Ain't Got" - The Droptines "Would You Like to Get Some Goats" - Melissa Carper "High Cost of Living" - Jamey Johnson Call us at 319-855-7738 Shop at: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Save this week's songs for yourself: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bjwjV44LcQy3GcdYZS0IF?si=DVhwQjBsQLeQDYsJadeYZg
In an age where mainstream radio is becoming obsolete, there are dozens of ways for consumers to enjoy and discover great country music. Fortunately for you, you've stumbled upon one of the best ways, because you're in THE Thicket with Mike & Josh. On this week's show: "The Race is On" - Charley Crockett "Long Gone" - Benjamin Tod "She's in His Arms but I'm in the Palm of His Hand" - Summer Dean "Daylight" - Watchhouse "Rita Ballou" - Guy Clark "Prayed For Rain" - Paul Cauthen "Numbers" - Bella White "Till the End of My Days" - Brennan Edwards Whiskey Myers Listen to the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QVgEnydkxprm7mRTFshwG?si=HuTQOzu_QtiEZEAgpEd16w Shop: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop
Live From The Thicket Eh?

Live From The Thicket Eh?

2023-06-1401:15:15

You don't have to suffer through mainstream radio anymore! You are now in The Thicket, with Mike & Josh. This week we have our first ever in studio guest! Noeline Hofmann joins us all the way from Alberta to perform her new song, "Run Horses". We also recap the thrills of Mike's trip to Kentucky, and play a bunch of great tunes. On this weeks show: "Brack and Brine" - Conrad Moore "Red Bandanna Blues" - Adam Carroll "When We Were Close" - Jason Isbell "Bones" - Willy Tea Taylor "Run Horses" - Noeline Hofmann "What Are You Waiting On?" - Richard Inman "Little Sandy Queen" - The Wooks "Our Love Is Done" - Hannah Juanita "Welcome to Tom's" - Colby Acuff Link to all of these songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0b3T7Hw0ZRZ91luB4p9AYI?si=BGnU88BNTEa6xQkigiebmg Check out our merch: www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop
Back in The Thicket

Back in The Thicket

2023-06-0701:12:00

Suffering through the mainstream radio kinda feels like a few weeks lost out in the thicket. No direction of where to go, or what new music to hear... Mike and Josh finally get their act together and bring a season 2 opening heater of a show for y'all! Welcome back to The Thicket. On this week's show: "Sam" - Sturgill Simpson "Stop the Clock" - Drayton Farley "Waiting for Wild Horses" - Arlo McKinley "Mountain Queen" - Logan Halstead "Go Down Swingin" Brit Taylor "Michigan" -49 Winchester "The Flood" - Cole Chaney "Hard Times" - Tim Goodin "Spanish Street Signs" - Hunter Flynn "The Wheel" - John R. Miller Check out our merch: https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh set out to make their own radio styled show to spread the authentic music that is still being made today. On this week's show: "Tulsa's Last Magician" - Willi Carlisle "Rhinestones" - Charlie Marie "Sugar Baby" - Zach Russell "Lone Wolf" Jason Dea West "Blue Eyes Dancing" - Matt Heckler "High Hopes and Low Expectations" - Zane Williams "Too Late to Write a Love Song" - Riddy Arman "Tough Country" - The Pandhandlers "Snake Farm" - Ray Wylie Hubbard "Gallo Del Cielo" - Jason Boland Check out our merch: https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop WWE Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRcJ7xr4/
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own radio show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are actively working with several radio stations to bring this show to the airwaves near you! If we are not yet on your local station, enjoy our show right here, and let your station know you want to hear us on it! Thanks for helping to get better music to more ears! Check out our new merch: https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop In this week's show: "Down Low" - Town Mountain "Oil Springs" - Clarke Sexton "Oh Ramona!" - Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle "Lincoln" - Grayson Jenkins "Cows Around" Corb Lund "Drinkin' Problem" - Rob Leines "Pay No Mind" - Alex Williams "Better Bad Idea" - Sunny Sweeny "Doggone Cowboy" - Marty Robbins
Week 7: Trading Tunes

Week 7: Trading Tunes

2023-03-1555:52

As Josh is out this week for a trip to Colorado, local Iowa musician and javelin legend, Sam Joens joins Mike on the show! Thank you all for listening, sharing, and supporting the show! Check out our new merch https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop In this week's show: "Rocky Mountain Rangers" - Colter Wall "303" - Red Shahan "Busy Counting Bridges" - Tessy Lou Williams "Midnight in Virginia" - Low Water Bridge Band "Son of Appalachia" - Tim Goodin "The Mercury" - Turnpike Troubadours "Cosmic Doo Doo" - Blaze Foley "Miss the Mississippi" - Nick Shoulders "Trading Paint" - The Texas Gentlemen "You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" - Roger Miller
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own radio show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are actively working with several radio stations to bring this show to the airwaves near you! If we are not yet on your local station, enjoy our show right here, and let your station know you want to hear us on it! Thanks for helping to get better music to more ears! In this week's show: "Southside of Heaven" - Ryan Bingham "Slow Burn" Kacey Musgraves "Wrong Way to Run" - Willy Tea Taylor "Beaumont" - Hayes Carll "Ragtime Troubles" - Luke Bell "You're Lucky She's Lonely" - Summer Dean "25 & Wastin' Time" - Vincent Neil Emerson "The Road" - Danno Simpson "Wait so Long" - Trampled by Turtles
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own radio show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are actively working with several radio stations to bring this show to the airwaves near you! If we are not yet on your local station, enjoy our show right here, and let your station know you want to hear us on it! Thanks for helping to get better music to more ears! In this week's show: "I wanna Cry" - Charley Crockett "River Fool" - Ian Noe "Always Home to Me" - Sydney Adams "Porch Light" - Josh Meloy "Born & Raised" - Shane Smith & the Saints "Space And Time" - S.G. Goodman "Free and Clean" J.R. Carroll "Big Ol' Good" - Jeremy Pinnell "Fool's Gold" - The Damn Quails
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are actively working with several radio stations to bring this show to airwaves near you! If we are not yet on your local station, enjoy our show right here, and let your station know you want to hear us on it! Thanks for helping get better music to more ears!  In this weeks show: "Die Midwestern" Arlo McKinley  "September Doves" Lost Dog Street Band "Oklahoma Stars" Jamie Lin Wilson, Evan Felker "The Liar" John Fullbright "Denial" Jonathan Peyton "Black Crow" Parker Ryan "Please Don't Go" Wyatt Flores "Dying to Make A Living" The Local Honeys "Old School" Flatland Cavalry
Week 3: The Good Stuff

Week 3: The Good Stuff

2023-02-1652:39

After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are actively working with several radio stations to bring this show to airwaves near you! If we are not yet on your local station, enjoy our show right here, and let your station know you want to hear us on it! Thanks for helping get better music to more ears! In this weeks show: "Open the Gate" Zach Bryan "Western White Pines" Colby Acuff "Soapbox" Brent Cobb, Nikki Lane "Where the Wildflowers Lay" Kat Hasty "Roger's Song" Wolfpen Branch "Turtles All the Way Down" Sturgill Simpson "Married Again" Brit Taylor "Another Day in the Life" Cole Chaney "Good Stuff" TK & The Holy Know-Nothings
After years of suffering through mainstream country radio, Mike & Josh have made their own show to spread the music of underappreciated country artists. We are still working on bringing the show to radio stations across the country, which will be monumental for getting more ears on the music we all know and love.  In this weeks episode: "Hour on the Hour" Mike and the Moonpies "Jeremiah" Sierra Ferrell "Double Life" Nolan Taylor "Motor's Fried" John R. Miller "Snakes and Waterfalls" Nick Shoulders "Know It All" Billy Strings "How Lucky Am I" Kaitlin Butts "The Jealous Kind" Chris Knight "Right on Time" Sundy Best Thanks for listening and helping spread the music! We'll catch ya next week!
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