Hard Times & Weirdness

Hard Times & Weirdness

Author: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Language: English Episodes: 65
Tune into Hard Times & Weirdness for a front-row seat to the unpredictable life of a touring band, straight from the source. Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, that country blues powerhouse from Brown County, Indiana, pulls back the curtain on the road’s strange magic. In this podcast, you’re riding in the van with Rev, Breezy, and Max, where the line between a great show and a bizarre detour is always blurry. Each episode feels like a late-night conversation after a gig, filled with stories that couldn’t be made up-encounters with unforgettable characters, mechanical breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, and the small, surprising triumphs that happen far from the stage lights. It’s a mix of heartfelt music talk and off-the-cuff comedy, born from years of living out of suitcases and playing for anyone who’ll listen. The whole experience captures the essence of their sound: raw, authentic, and full of soul. So if you’ve ever wondered what really happens between the cities on the map, this is your backstage pass. The stories here are less about glamour and more about the gritty, funny, and genuinely human moments that define life on tour, making for a uniquely engaging listen every time.
Episodes
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 55 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:30
Mr. Don Flemons joins Rev, Breezy and Max for Episode 55. Rev also shares a disgusting story from the tour!
Hard Times & Weirdness: - Episode 54 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:24
No special guests, No Max. Just Rev and Breezy! Car troubles at the hometown Bean Blossom Blues Fest and does Rev have a future in politics?
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 53 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:46
It's a podcast in motion! The band records while driving down a highway. The episode is filled with weird encounters on tour and Rev gets his hopes up about a Cigar Box company.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 52 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:01
The Big Damn Band is in Sweeden and have been on a month-long European tour. This unique episode is packed with stories from across the pond!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 51 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:35
The Big Damn Band is back! The show goes on with stories from around the world and new additions to the crew.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:00
The band is in Mississippi for episode 50! Rev tells a great Yank Rachell story and they look back regrettably on their time on Jerry Springer. It's changed Rev's outlook on reality tv.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 49 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
It's the podcast's cedar anniversary! The band recaps their trip to Florida including a fun day at Disney World. Plus, who wanted to punch Breezy in the face?!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 48 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
The fascinating Captain Vinny joins Rev and Breezy in Key West! The trio talk drag racing, fishing and much more!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 47 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
Back in the game with Number 47! It's the first episode featuring only Rev and Breezy. They are in Key West, Florida and Rev shares his fitness journey over the years.