Getting Real with Dusty Slay: Comedy Climber, Opry Regular, Netflix Natural

Getting Real with Dusty Slay: Comedy Climber, Opry Regular, Netflix Natural

Author: Nashville Podcast Network July 7, 2025 Duration: 1:15:16

Dusty Slay took the side door into stand-up — skipping LA, skipping NYC, and building a career straight out of Nashville. Now a headliner with his face on the wall at Zanies and over 40 Grand Ole Opry shows under his belt, Dusty’s the definition of doing it your own way.

Dusty breaks down the real steps of the comedy grind — from open mic purgatory to Netflix glory with his 2024 hour special Workin’ Man and his upcoming Netflix July special Wet Heat. He also gives the deets of what it’s like to be a part of the Nateland Podcast w Nate Bargatze. He shares what it takes to bomb, to rise, and to know when a bit’s ready.

Dusty Slay is havin’ a good time, and you’re coming with.

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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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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