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
Hardtimes & Weirdness - Episode 45 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:55
Broadcasting from a green room in Omaha. Breezy updates us on her health. The Band has great stories from their blues cruise to Mexico, including fishing off the back of the ship and being drug mules.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 44 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:09
Rev provides an update on the legal situation of their friend, Stud Ford. Breezy nurses herself back to health. The band introduces a new crew member and Rev tells a story that makes him look like a damn fool.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 43 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
No time for sightseeing! The Big Damn Band is on a breakneck tour of Europe. That means Nails has rejoined the band for their trip. Plus, Rev teaches how to survive a bear attack!
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 42 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
It's been an eventful few weeks for The Big Damn Band. They filmed three brand new music videos! Go behind the scenes with Rev, Breezy & Max. In addition, more hard times hit the band.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 41 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:59
The Big Damn Band have an upcoming video shoot and they talk about everything they need to make it happen. Plus, Rev receives a special request from Big O and Dukes' Chad Dukes.
Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:29
Life on the road is difficult...Van trouble finds the band once again. Max has an awesome new project he's working on and Rev talks about a concept he has for a new video.
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 39 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
This week, Breezy provides an update on their disappearing tour manager and Rev goes in on someone who did the band wrong. He probably should not have told the story of why they have not been on Spotify and iTunes, but l…
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 38 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:08
It's an emergency broadcast for The Big Damn Band. One of the crazies things in the history of the band happened this week and you'll just have to listen to find out!
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 37 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:40
The Big Damn Band is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Clarksdale, Mississippi is a very special place for Rev and company. It's a legendary blues town, home to some of the biggest names in American music history. A…
Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 36 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
The Big Damn Band returns after a long trip to Austrailia and New Zealand. This episode is filled with tales from Oceania and news of a completed record. Enjoy!