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#1 Country Smackdown Podcast

#1 Country Smackdown Podcast

By Jesse Whiteaker

Jesse and Andrew host a head to head smackdown of two #1 country music hits. One of them comes from the current decade, and one from the same week, month, and year of a previous decade.
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but I also ignored the beauty

#1 Country Smackdown PodcastFeb 28, 2023

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but I also ignored the beauty

but I also ignored the beauty

but I also ignored the beauty in it

Feb 28, 202353:29
and at some point perhaps

and at some point perhaps

and at some point perhaps I was right

Feb 28, 202343:21
Episode 13: Honoring The Coronavirus Casualties

Episode 13: Honoring The Coronavirus Casualties

It's been hard for the guys to get together, but THEY'RE BACK with a reverent episode paying respect to Kenny Rogers and Joe Diffie. Listen in to hear the guys break down their favorite songs from both artists!!!

We'd love to connect with you! Hit us up on our Facebook page, @countrysmackdown, or send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com

Enjoy!!!

Jul 10, 202001:23:16
Episode 12: Play It Again, Redneck!

Episode 12: Play It Again, Redneck!

The boys are back for another fun episode breaking down what they are listening to, and putting Luke Bryan head to head with Gretchen Wilson in an epic SMACKDOWN! New guests, Mike and Lisa Brandow stop by to weigh in on the songs, and continue to prove the guys' theory correct.

We'd love to interact with you: hit us up on Facebook @countrysmackdown or email us at countrysmackdown@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!!!

May 26, 202001:17:26
Episode 11: Good Directions Down a Back Road

Episode 11: Good Directions Down a Back Road

The boys are back with an all new, jam packed episode where they talk only just a little about Corona Virus before they get into what they are listening to lately and the latest SMACKDOWN! Then, they were truly shocked by the response of Josh and Carlie Davis to the two songs head-to-head!

We'd love to connect: Hit us up on Facebook @countrysmackdown or send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com

Thanks!!

May 10, 202001:24:37
Bonus Episode: Corona Virus Special

Bonus Episode: Corona Virus Special

Jesse is sad and lonely because Corona Virus is keeping him from hanging out with Andrew, but not sad enough to keep him from recording a fun mini-episode all about Corona! Check it out and it might help take your mind off all the craziness in the world right now.

We'd love to interact with you! Send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com or on our Facebook page, CountrySmackdown. 

Mar 24, 202029:37
Episode 10: I Wanna Talk About Country

Episode 10: I Wanna Talk About Country

In this fantastic 10th episode, Andrew humors Jesse and dives deep into two polarizing songs that Jesse loves and Andrew hates. As always they discuss what they are listening to now, along with an honorable mention. And, our good friend Jason Hague comes back to give his perspective on the songs!

We'd love to interact with you! Hit us up on our Facebook page or shoot an email over to countrysmackdown@gmail.com.

Mar 14, 202001:44:57
Episode 9: Valentine's Day

Episode 9: Valentine's Day

Hey Friends, in this episode Jesse and Andrew scoured the charts to find two great #1 hit romantic love songs to put head to head in the smackdown battle, and they do not disappoint!! They also talk about interesting music they are listening to and an old friend,  Sandy Jasmer, swings by for a visit and shares her very unique perspectives on the songs.

If you haven't yet, please help us get the podcast to the ears of more people by giving us a rating and review on iTunes or your favorite listening service. Also feel free to shoot an email off to countrysmackdown@gmail.com and like our FB page at Country Smackdown. Thanks!!

Feb 18, 202001:37:31
Episode 8: Popcorn Chicken

Episode 8: Popcorn Chicken

Join the guys on this episode as they check out some Stoney LaRue and Josh Gallagher, and then get into the SMACKDOWN as Zac Brown Band takes on Dan & Shay! This episode showcases corny, cheesy, awful, and awesome music and their takes are fantastic! Near the end they also get into what in the world has happened to Mr. Zac Brown and his meteoric crash.  

Also, their good buddy Gary Van Horn stops by and his song pick leaves the guys Speechless! 

We'd love to connect with you! Email us at countrysmackdown@gmail.com or visit on on Facebook at Country Smackdown!

Feb 03, 202001:31:02
Episode 7: A Chief, A King, and a Mullet

Episode 7: A Chief, A King, and a Mullet

Thanks for checking out Episode 7! In this episode Jesse and Andrew share what they are listening to, and break down not only 2, but three songs in the Smackdown! Our good buddy Paul Nunn stops by and gives his takes on the songs as well. It's always fun on the #1 Country Smackdown Podcast!

We asked plenty of questions of you on this episode and we'd love to hear back! Send emails to countrysmackdown@gmail.com and 'like' our Facebook page, CountrySmackdown. 

Jan 19, 202001:43:39
Episode 6: Git Up In My Tractor

Episode 6: Git Up In My Tractor

What are your thoughts on Trailer Trap??? 

Check out the latest episode with the guys as they talk again about great songs they are listening to this week, and then get into the Smackdown that puts The Git Up by Blanco Brown against Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean. Also, our good friend Tyler Roberts stops by to give his opinion, and Jesse and Andrew were actually surprised by his reaction to the songs! You'll want to listen all the way to the end, as there may even be a special treat offer for you :)

We love interacting with listeners: send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page, CountrySmackdown. 

Thanks everybody!!


Jan 05, 202001:17:40
Episode 5: Ladies Night

Episode 5: Ladies Night

Hey Everybody! Join Andrew and Jesse as they talk about what they are listening to right now, and then get into this episode's Smackdown: Ladies Night. Jesse sis-in-law Sally Bowers makes her way back onto the show with her amazing commentary!

The guys would love to hear from you: countrysmackdown@gmail.com and hit us up on Facebook on the CountrySmackdown page.

Dec 22, 201901:22:55
Episode 4: The Golden Boy and the Wayward Son

Episode 4: The Golden Boy and the Wayward Son

In this jam-packed episode Jesse and Andrew chat briefly about the rise of trailer trap music, and the great music they are currently listening to that won't ever make it on country radio.

Then they get into the Smackdown, putting amazing songs by Luke Combs and Dierks Bentley head to head in the first battle where the guys actually LOVE both songs!

As always there is a fun guest interview, and on this episode is friend and guitar aficionado Josh Davis coming by for a visit, and his hot takes might surprise you!

The guys love interacting with listeners, so definitely get in touch. Email countrysmackdown@gmail.com, or hit us up on Facebook on the Country Smackdown page.

Dec 02, 201901:22:54
Episode 03: Nashville's Power Couple Goes Head To Head

Episode 03: Nashville's Power Couple Goes Head To Head

Join Jesse and Andrew as they talk about great music that they are currently listening to, and then get into this week's Smackdown as Nashville's power couple are put head to head: Southern Voice by Tim McGraw and Breathe by Faith Hill. Also, check out the hot takes from our unbiased friend Jason Hague!

We'd love to interact with you! You can send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com or hit us up on Facebook: @countrysmackdown!

Aug 25, 201901:19:39
Episode 02: A King and a Prince

Episode 02: A King and a Prince

In this episode, Andrew and Jesse discuss inconsistencies with the charts they were looking at to get songs and the hard work Andrew did to resolve the issues. Then they get right into the Smackdown as THE King, George Strait, goes up against a songwriting prince, Thomas Rhett. Also joining us is our good friend Jason Brown to weigh in on the songs. Be warned, the outcomes may not be what you'd think, and there may even be a country music controversy!

We'd love to connect with you. Send us an email: countrysmackdown@gmail.com, or follow us on the socials. Lastly, if you're enjoying the show why don't you go ahead and subscribe, rate, review, and share us with all your awesome friends, and your mediocre one's too I suppose :)

Aug 13, 201957:36
Episode 01: Two Hugely Influential Trend Setters

Episode 01: Two Hugely Influential Trend Setters

In the first episode, Jesse and Andrew discuss their country music backgrounds and then get right into the first ever #1 Country Smackdown with Boot Skootin' Boogie vs. Cruise!
Connect with us via email: countrysmackdown@gmail.com; FB Page: Country Smackdown, and on Twitter.
Enjoy!
Aug 01, 201948:06
Episode 00: Podcast Introduction

Episode 00: Podcast Introduction

Thanks for checking out the #1 Country Smackdown Podcast! We hope you enjoy the future episodes, and look forward to interacting with you. Send us an email at countrysmackdown@gmail.com and like our FB Page (Country Smackdown). Also, please like, rate, review, and share with your friends!

Jul 11, 201901:55