Getting Real with Caroline Bryan (from 2019!)

Getting Real with Caroline Bryan (from 2019!)

Author: Nashville Podcast Network March 16, 2026 Duration: 58:35

Caroline sat down with Caroline Bryan back in 2019 and we're sharing that episode ICYMI! 

Not only is Caroline a total bombshell, she is the funniest prankster I have ever witnessed. Over Christmas, Caroline did “the 12 days of pranks” where she hid in a life size teddy bear and scared every family member and friend walking by, put fingernail polish on a bar of soap only to hear Luke wonder why it’s not lathering up lol, plus many more pranks involving snakes, fog horns and fart machines. She also has a sidekick, LeClaire, Luke’s mother-in-law. Luke definitely got his dance moves from his mother, bc she can cut a rug! The Bryan Family is so much fun and so inspiring. They know how to enjoy life and find joy in everyday. Caroline and I chat about her love story with Luke and how they met in college. We also talk about how she and Luke have survived tragedy. Luke lost both his siblings and brother-in-law, and took in their 3 children: a son who was in high school and 2 college age daughters to live with them and their 2 sons Bo and Tate. Caroline and Luke also started a charity, Brett’s Barn, with Caroline’s brother and sister-in-law, in honor of her brother’s daughter Brett who died at a very young age. Brett’s Barn opens its doors to sick and disabled children to come pet and love on the animals. It’s a true sanctuary. Caroline has a heart of gold and uses her life to spread love and healing and laughs. She is such an example of faith. It was amazing to hear her story with Luke and see how they have such an incredible marriage and life in the midst of the wild world of the music industry and personal heartbreak.

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Caroline Hobby has lived a life in the spotlight, from competing on The Amazing Race to hosting from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and she’s learned that real connection happens off-script. On Get Real with Caroline Hobby, she leans into that truth, creating a space where guarded conversations give way to genuine, life-giving dialogue. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair for a deep talk with a trusted friend, one who isn’t afraid to ask the questions that matter. Produced by the Nashville Podcast Network, this series sits at the intersection of society, culture, and music, drawing from Caroline’s unique world to find universal stories. You’ll hear from a diverse range of voices-artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and everyday people-all sharing their journeys through fear, passion, and the pursuit of something more. The magic of this podcast lies in its ability to make the profound feel accessible, transforming abstract ideas about purpose into tangible, relatable conversations. It’s for anyone who has ever felt a quiet yearning for a different path or wondered how to unlock a bolder version of themselves. Forget polished soundbites; here, you get the unvarnished, heartfelt, and often surprising stories that emerge when people decide to be authentically themselves. Tune in for a weekly dose of clarity and courage, served with a distinctly human touch.
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Get Real with Caroline Hobby
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