Best Jeff Crouse Podcasts (2024)

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Will Newman, Owner of Edley’s BBQ 47:46

5d ago47:46

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BBQ is a “game on” competitive restaurant lane in Middle Tennessee and arguably nobody has cracked the code like Edley’s BBQ. Will Newman is the owner and founder of the fastest growing fast-casual restaurant in Tennessee. His path to success is hardly a straight line. AMONG THE TOPICS: MEMPHIS INFLUENCE, FROM ICE CREAM TO PORK, LAWYER UP, AND BUIL…

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The Dirt: You’re Either in or You’re Out! 1:12:43

14d ago1:12:43

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The stars aligned and the guys were able to carve out some time for an episode. Dumb Wissota rules are highlighted in preparation for the upcoming tech committee meeting. The conversation goes sour as drama around “the shithole north of St. Cloud” comes up. Big events over the last 2 weeks are recapped along with upcoming events this weekend, inclu…

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The Dad Show Unedited 1:08:11

19d ago1:08:11

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Joe King (Joe’s 86-year-old father) and Jerry Hammes (John’s 92-year-old father) sit down for their Second Cup of Joe... and John! Joe and John messed up. The podcast is rarely, if ever edited but these two bozos thought the recent show with both their fathers went too long and down “inside baseball” roads that nobody would care to hear. Wrong. Dea…

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Joe Fisher, Former Voice of the Vanderbilt Commodores 48:28

1M ago48:28

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Joe Fisher’s bold, authoritative voice will forever ring in the ears of Vanderbilt University sports fans. A Nashville native, Joe had the best seat for Jim Foster’s great women’s basketball teams, James Franklin’s bowl wins and Tim Corbin’s college baseball national championships. His broadcast career path closely resembles Joe and John’s, and it’…

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The Dirt: Superior Interpretation of the Rules 1:14:41

1M ago1:14:41

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The boys dip their toes into IMCA territory discussing the massive purse for the $250,000 Challenge at the Clay County Speedway. This weekend opens up the 2024 Dirt Race Central Street Stock Tour with a double header at the high-flying half mile. The guys give their picks and predictions for this weekend and the entire tour, along with talk of the …

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The Dirt: We’re Finally Laying Rubber 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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After a wet last couple of weeks, drivers are finally spinning their tires as local tracks are opening up. The successful Challenge Series Late Model opener at I-94 and Viking are recapped along with other local events. Lack of water on tracks and increasing lengths in shows are debated before the guys give their picks on drivers that are having a …

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Jacob Crouse, Rotier’s Restaurant 53:17

2M ago53:17

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There is arguably no more iconic Nashville food item than Rotier’s cheeseburger. The three-generation Vandy area restaurant hosted the rich and famous alongside the average Joe and Jane, closing after 75 years in 2021. Enter grandson Jacob, who resurrected the eatery inside Bridgestone Arena. Jacob meanders down Elliston Place memory lane, recounti…

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Kevin Ingram - Nashville Broadcast Veteran 50:24

2M ago50:24

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The. Voice. You immediately recognize the velvet pipes of Kevin Ingram. Vanderbilt University’s Director of Digital Operations, the Western Kentucky University graduate didn’t take long to find his way onto the Middle Tennessee airwaves. A host on the top-rated Wake up Zone morning show on 104.5 The Zone from 2004 to 2020, Kevin also served at the …

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The Dirt: Mental Midget 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Mother Nature has not cooperated over the last week, with many local tracks being forced to push their opening weekend. With a lack of racing, the guys turn their attention to the massive dumpster fire known as Minnesota sports. Billy’s rule change from left field sparks a debate on the requirement for window nets along with teching (or lack thereo…

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Greg Pogue, Tennessee Sports writing Hall of Famer 43:38

2M ago43:38

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“Pogey” as he is referred to, Greg has seen it all in Middle Tennessee sports and he’s not slowing down. On the brink of another incarnation of the Nashville Kats, Greg serves as a partner and VP of Community Relations of the Arena Football League franchise about to kickoff in a few days. Yep, he’ll be the play-by-play voice as well. Nobody has off…

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The Dirt: Jack of All Trades, Masters of None 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

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With Spring finally showing itself, the guys look forward to their first round of golf, along with talk of the Masters and picks for who will bring home the green jacket. Dan’s recent visit to Target Field sparks conversation on the Twins before switching gears to racing. The boys propose their fix on lap counts and restarts for events before movin…

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Davis Nolan, News-2 Meteorologist 46:21

3M ago46:21

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Few TV weathercasters in the country can match Davis’s longevity on the same local airwaves. Joining Nashville’s ABC affiliate in 1981, the New Orleans native continues to forecast and report with reliability and comfort of a longtime friend. He’s candid about his career trajectory and why he’s enjoying his job now, more than ever. Approaching 70-y…

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The Dirt: Little Bo Peep 1:20:33

3M ago1:20:33

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It’s Dan’s favorite time of year…baseball opener! The boys discuss the Twins and provide a forecast for the season. It wouldn’t be an episode without some talk on tires. The recent appeals with the World of Outlaw tire scandal, including overturned suspensions, heat up the conversation before the guys propose their fix to it all. A board member rep…

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The Dirt: Where Does It End?? 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

With a ton to discuss this week, the guys dive right into the current late model news and updates including the Volusia tire doping scandal and Rocket1 shakeup. The latest happenings on the sprint car side of things are mulled over before the conversation shifts to the year-round commitment that racing has become. Dan’s favorite racing series is br…

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Joe King Sr. and Jerry Hammes, The Dad Show 32:01

3M ago32:01

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An episode 179 years in the making, 87-year-old Joe King (Joe’s father) and 92-year-old Jerry Hammes (John’s pop) reveal what it’s like continuing to raise a couple of 60-year-old morons. So, what’s with the different “last” names from their sons? Find out. What’s the secret for each being married more than 60 years? How did they meet their wives? …

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Vicki Yates - NewsChannel 5 Anchor (Just Retired) 42:20

4M ago42:20

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If Vicki Yates never took the advice of her mother, she wouldn’t have graced the Nashville airwaves for more than 30 years. The NewsChannel 5 icon, recently retired (though the “r” word doesn’t really apply) reflects on her winding personal and professional road with candidness and without regret. Get to know the Middle Tennessee legend unplugged. …

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The Dirt: Bromance 1:00:57

4M ago1:00:57

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It’s been a hot minute, but Dan is finally done vacationing and the boys are back at it. We start off with the latest WISSOTA news and updates, including sponsorships, tires, and a controversial body change for the street stocks. The upcoming local tour schedules are discussed, and the guys are pumped about the UMSS Sprint Car special coming to the…

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Damon Smith – Brentwood High School Wrestling Coach, Realtor, Country Music (Almost) Star 42:34

4M ago42:34

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The Ada, Oklahoma native moved to Nashville in the mid-90’s for, well, you know… opening for the likes of Blake Shelton. He was this close to the big break. The son of a mortician, Damon resurrected his professional career as a successful wrestling coach and realtor. This molder of young men and women explains why he has such a positive, infectious…

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Brad Hopkins – Former Oilers/Titans All-Pro Tackle 43:41

5M ago43:41

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Arguably the most unappreciated NFL player compared to his accomplishments and longevity, the then Oilers 1993 1 st round pick reflects on his twisted draft day. Brad explains why he never expected to play line and how he was able to become so dependable. The Nashville area resident reveals his college path and how he witnessed his son do something…

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Craig Hentrich – Former Tennessee Titans Kicker/Punter 46:21

5M ago46:21

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One of the very good guys, Craig is on a very short list of those who have played in 3 Super Bowls in 4 years. The 17-year NFL veteran kicked and punted his way to glory with the Packers and Titans. The longtime Nashville area resident gives you an insider’s view of the Titans rise in the late 90’s and why he could handle pressure so well. The form…

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The Dirt: We’re Back!!! 1:06:16

5M ago1:06:16

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Happy New Year from The Dirt Podcast! We kick off season 3 discussing some of the big racing events that have taken place over the last month, including the Dome, Tulsa Shootout, and Chili Bowl. The guys get into the latest WISSOTA news and updates, including the official sanctioning of the Hornet class, followed by news of a few well-known tracks …

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Mike Boshers – Retired TSSAA and College Football Official (OVC & SEC) 49:51

6M ago49:51

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For more than two decades Mike had the best seat in the house for football games though he never sat. A must-listen for football fans, the longtime Director of Facilities for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (no pressure there!) takes you inside game day of SEC rivalries. This Marine (Semper Fi!) addresses head on the scruti…

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Joe Elvis and John Dwyer Christmas Edition 37:23

6M ago37:23

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Joe and John walk, actually waddle, down memory lane reflecting on childhood Christmas memories. FULL DISCLOSURE: It was taped prior to former Titans star Frank Wycheck’s untimely death (there is a random reference to Frank). The two 60-year-olds, who both have the immaturity of teenagers, talk about Christmas mornings, December 25 th Titans games …

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The Dirt: Season 2 Finale 1:23:16

7M ago1:23:16

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The season 2 finale starts out with some positive news coming out of WISSOTA. A social media campaign calling for sponsors appears to be somewhat successful in generating cash for the organization, but what does that look like long term? Some schedules have been released for the upcoming racing season for the Challenge Series and Street Stock Tour,…

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Denise Cummins – Super Successful Nashville Realtor 44:15

7M ago44:15

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An Ashland City girl done good, Denise is a true example of rising from humble beginnings to hit the big time of Nashville’s real estate scene. Not many can say they live their childhood dream, but Denise is doing just that, while bumping into the likes of Keith Urban along the way. She explains how the Nashville real estate market has changed, and…

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Eric Elliot - Radio Producer 47:48

7M ago47:48

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A man of a thousand voices, if only in his head, Eric knows where most of the bones are buried at radio stations from Elizabethton, Kentucky to Dothan Alabama on his way to Nashville. Able to come up with a grizzly, jaded, humorous country character for radio shows or clever commercial spots, Eric’s imagination always has you feeling he’s dreaming …

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The Dirt: Where’s The Money? 1:40:15

7M ago1:40:15

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The Dirt comes back after a bit of a hiatus, as the boys have been busy. Dan provides his dire deer hunting report after getting skunked this season. A quick recap of the world championships leads into the turkey and gravy of this week’s episode, the WISSOTA annual meeting, but only after Dan cracks a diet Miller. Rod Lindquist’s resignation is dis…

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Alan Messer - Professional Photographer 44:37

8M ago44:37

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A self-described “portrait artist who has had many opportunities to work with some very famous people as well as everyday people,” Alan, 72-years young, is underselling himself. John Lennon? Jimi Hendrix? Just to name a few. Growing up across the pond, this longtime Nashville resident brought his keen eye behind the lens to America via Canada, buil…

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Henry Rothenberg - NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist 45:13

8M ago45:13

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For a Memphis native who was terrified of thunderstorms as a young child, Henry’s career has turned out more than okay. He takes his weather craft seriously but can laugh with the best of them. Knowing how to pronounce small towns in Middle Tennessee is just a small piece of calling cloud cover in his job. Listen why he’s thankful for his career tr…

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The Dirt: Crooked Shakedown 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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This one starts out spicy, as the guys talk about the requested payment by FYE Motorsports due to Red Cedar rescheduling the Punky Manor, with WISSOTA approval, to the same weekend as FYE’s CAN-AM Clash, both of which were rained out! The glaring conflict of interest is once again explored and Dan’s opinion on the matter is voiced. Potential WISSOT…

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Stacie Kinder – Former Tennessee Titans Director of Cheerleading 51:33

9M ago51:33

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Stacie brings nothing but fastballs as the multi-talented, quick-witted supermom shares her experiences marrying a U.S. Olympian, of what prompted her to move to Nashville, and trying to recruit the best dancers to perform in front of millions. She takes you behind the scenes, breaking the many myths regarding NFL cheerleaders while revealing what …

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