WGT #124 - Around The Deck, Vol. 2

WGT #124 - Around The Deck, Vol. 2

Author: Western Grunge Tapedeck September 29, 2025 Duration: 2:04:19

Howdy Grungers! Five hosts, one deck, and a whole lot of tangents. Tracer, Trey, Brennan, Libby, and Frosty start off buzzing about the upcoming Verdi Money show with Ricky Chilton before spiraling into a debate about beef jerky. From there it’s customer service war stories, Halloween nostalgia, and a blind rank of ‘90s cartoons. Anime sneaks in (yes, One Piece) and before long the conversation swings back to music, Turnpike Troubadours memories, and the records that shaped the last decade. Exactly what Around the Deck is built for.


Intro/Outro - Trenton Fletcher


Western Grunge Tapedeck: https://www.westerngrungetapedeck.rocks/


The Western Grunge Tapedeck podcast is a weekly hangout for anyone who finds beauty in a steel guitar and truth in a distorted riff. Hosted by the crew of the same name, this isn't a formal lecture on music history-it's more like pulling up a chair in a friend's garage where the conversation is as easy as the tunes are good. Each episode delves into the vast and often misunderstood landscape of country music, from classic outlaw anthems to modern crossovers that blur genre lines. You'll hear deep, thoughtful album reviews that go beyond the singles, discussing the stories and production behind the records that define eras. The interviews are a key part of the mix, offering candid conversations with the artists, songwriters, and producers who are shaping the sound today. The whole vibe of the Western Grunge Tapedeck is built on genuine passion and curiosity, making even the most niche album feel like a shared discovery. It’s the perfect companion for a long drive or a lazy afternoon, offering a fresh, unpretentious perspective on a foundational American art form. So grab that drink, press play, and settle in for a listen that feels like coming home, even if home is a roadside bar with a great jukebox.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Western Grunge Tapedeck
Podcast Episodes
WGT #102 - Danno Simpson 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:36
Howdy folks! This week, Gage and Brook sit down with the genre bending Danno Simpson for a track-by-track walkthrough of his brand new album The Kill Joy, released just last Friday. They trade stories, dig into the writi…
WGT #101 - Bryon White of The Damn Quails [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:40
Howdy folks! This week, Gage and Brook sit down with Bryon White of the Damn Quails for a conversation full of stories you couldn’t make up if you tried. They cover everything from Norm Macdonald and Billy Joe Shaver bei…
WGT #100 - Sam Canty of Treaty Oak Revival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:12:44
Howdy folks! For our 100th episode, Brennan and Gage are joined by Sam Canty of Treaty Oak Revival. They talk about the rise of the band, music nerdery, the making of The Talco Tapes, and the balance between growing fast…
WGT #99 - Chris Margolin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:42
Howdy Grungers! This week, Brennan sits down with Chris Margolin for a wide ranging two-hour conversation that covers a little bit of everything. They talk about Chris’s early roots in a different genre, the state of the…
WGT #98 - Jeremy Phillips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:03
Howdy folks. This week, Tracer and Brennan are joined by Jeremy Phillips for a conversation that goes just about everywhere. They talk about Ozark Grunge, songwriting backstories, and Red Dirt not just as a sound, but a…
WGT #97 - Micky Braun of Micky & the Motorcars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:29
Howdy grungers! This week, Tracer and Gage sit down with Micky Braun of Micky & the Motorcars. They talk about the band’s new album, growing up in a family full of musicians, and how the Braun Brothers Reunion has become…
WGT #96 - The Time of Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:12
Howdy folks. This week, Libby and Kyler take a close look at The Time of Your Life by Kat Hasty. They talk through the songs, what stood out, and why this record is in the running for album of the year. Along the way, th…
WGT #95 - Logan Ryan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:48
Howdy folks! This week, Tracer and Kyler chop it up with Logan Ryan, Texas native and one hell of a songwriter. They talk influences, new music on the way, Wynonna Day, mustache products, and why Buc-ee's might not be al…
WGT #94 - Lance Roark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:57
Howdy cowfolk! This week, Gage and Tracer catch up with songwriter and certified bad cat Lance Roark. They talk Turnpike co-writes, hitting the stage with RC and the Ambers, and what’s coming next on the music front. Als…
WGT #93 - Kevin Romeo of Rhino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:40
Howdy folks! This week, Trey and Tracer are joined by filmmaker Kevin Romeo of Rhino, who’s deep in the making of Where Ya Been?, the upcoming documentary on the life, music, and mystery of Luke Bell. We talk about the s…