Ep. 111: Best of 2025 on God's Country

NEEDTOBREATHE frontman Bear Rinehart joins The Brothers Hunt out in God’s Country for one of the most honest conversations they've had on the podcast.Bear talks about growing up in Possum Kingdom, South Carolina, riding dogs as a kid, BB gun wars, and the kind of wild childhood that doesn’t exist anymore. From there the conversation moves into music, fatherhood, and life on the road as the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE and his solo project Wilder Woods.The guys also hit a classic “What You Mad At?” segment (Airbnb secret rooms and crate-sh*tting dogs make the list), swap parenting stories about raising young kids, and talk about how life changes when you become a dad.But the heart of the episode comes when Bear opens up about quitting drinking, faith, surrender, and the season of life that inspired his newest music. He explains how a deeply personal writing process led to some of the most honest songs he’s ever recorded—including writing tracks alone in the mornings before recording sessions with producer Dave Cobb in Savannah.It’s funny, raw, thoughtful, and one of those conversations that goes way deeper than expected.If you like conversations about music, faith, family, the outdoors, and figuring life out along the way, you’ll love this one.BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM. Got to https://www.tactacam.com/ and get 20% OFF all hardware with code: GODSCOUNTRY20 Go to ⁠ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY⁠ and enter your email for $10 off your first order! TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt, host country star Morgan Evans joins the God’s Country Podcast for one of the funniest and most honest conversations they've had. Morgan talks about growing up in Australia, surfing in the US vs. AU, moving to Nashville, and the moment he first saw Keith Urban live and knew he wanted to make country music. Morgan also shares details about his album "Steel Town" and what conspiracy theory he can't seem to wrap his brain around. The guys also dive into the reality of internet hate, why people talk different online than they do in real life, and the psychology behind comment section warriors. The episode ends with a Garth Brooks gravorite that will make you run to run through a brick wall. BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM Go to ⁠ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY⁠ and enter your email for $10 off your first order! TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt host former NFL Quarterback and founder of Club Country, Duck Hodges, out in God's Country. The former NFL quarterback Duck Hodges joins the God’s Country Podcast to talk all things hunting — from Arkansas flooded timber duck hunts to bowhunting whitetails, hunting with Peyton Manning, and the growing drama inside the hunting community.Duck breaks down the flooded corn debate in duck hunting, explains why Arkansas duck hunting is so unique, and shares how he went from an NFL career to selling duck hunting properties across the country. The guys also dive into turkey hunting stories, duck calling strategies, hunting culture, and the future of waterfowl hunting.If you love duck hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, and outdoor stories, this episode is for you. Stay tuned till the end for a little special edition of the Lainey Wilson SMASH 4x4xu. BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM. Use the code godscountry20 for $20 your Tactacam order -- Go to ⁠ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY⁠ and enter your email for $10 off your first order! TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt host multiplatinum artist, Ty Myers, on God's Country Podcast. They cover everything from Willie Nelson's influence on his music to Ty going on the hunt of a lifetime with his dad to what it was like growing up in Texas. The three of them dive in on his new album, Heavy on the Soul, out on 3/27. The episode ends with Ty bringing down the house with a power house gravorite live in the studio. BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM. Use the code godscountry20 for $20 your Tactacam order -- Go to ⁠ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY⁠ and enter your email for $10 off your first order! TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt host hit songwriter and unofficial mayor of music row, ERNEST, out in God's Country. THe episode kicks off with ERNEST sharing what he is mad at and why his recent trip to Disneyland wasn't so happy afterall. Reid and ERN enter into a freestyle battle where there is a very clear winner, and it isn't Reid. He shares what collaborating with Post Malone has been like the past few years and how he is a good ol boy just like you'd hope he'd be. The three of them riff on the music industry, songwriting, and the episode ends with ERNEST sharing an iconic George Strait medley. BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM Go to ⁠ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY⁠ and enter your email for $10 off your first order! TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt host hit songwriter and artist buddy, Jameson Rodgers out in God's Country. They dive in first discussing the song that is currently taking over Nashville that Jameson is a co-writer on. He dives in on the creative process of "McArthur" and gives the behind-the-scenes of how it came to fruition. They discuss how deer hunting has evolved for them over the years with getting older and how the things that are the most meaningful from it now are not the same as they once were. Jameson shares his journey from pursuing an artist career full time to now focusing on writing songs and releasing music for more creative reasons. The episode ends with a Morgan Wallen tune you may know that Jameson co-wrote. BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACTACAM Go to ponchooutdoors.com/GODSCOUNTRY and enter your email for $10 off your first order!TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Brothers Hunt host NFL Quarterback CJ Beathard and Hit Songwriter/Artist, Tucker Beathard, out in God's Country. This episode encompasses everything from faith to brother battles to everything in between. Cj and Tucker share the highs and lows of the music industry and the NFL, while also sharing what they have learned over the last 10 years in each respective industry. CJ tells how he kept Tucker from getting kicked out of school and Tucker elaborates on how a last minute conversation with his dad kept him from going to college. CJ and Tucker share how the loss of their brother has been the hardest thing they have ever endured, but also given them the opportunity to know Jesus in a way that they didn't know was possible. The episode ends with Tucker covering his gravorite, which happens to be written by his Hall of Fam songwriter dad. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Reid and Dan Isbell host multiplatinum artist, Bailey Zimmerman, out in God's Country. The episode is undeniably the most high energy podcast to date and defintely one of the most entertaining. The episode kicks off with an Eric Church cover that is a classic and goes straight into insane storytelling. The three of them cover an array of topics from Cult leaders, to Luke Combs, to most recently Bailey buying his mom her dream crib. The episode ends with giving all the glory to god and a BZ's favorite Tesla song Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt on YT⁠ The Brothers Hunt on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠The Brothers Hunt Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Reid and Dan host hit songwriter and CHAMPION of CBS' "The Road", Adam Sanders, out in God's Country. The episode covers everything from Adam's experience on the reality TV show, what he felt his competitive edge was and what he hopes comes of it now that he has won. There are epic deer stories told and a few country covers that will have you wanting to run through a brick wall. They break down the story behind "The Cat in the Hat" and give David Lee Murphy a run for his money. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt on YT The Brothers Hunt on Instagram and Facebook The Brothers Hunt Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Reid and Dan wrap up 2025 with some of the best stories they've had out in God's Country. We wish you a happy New Year and will see ya in 2026! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices