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2 Shots on a BarrelHooker in the HouseSend us a textIn the 2000's, there was not a band in Central Kentucky that had quite the cult following as Hooker. Nearly non stop from 2002 until 2010, Hooker was doing gigs all over to packed houses... opening for the likes of Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and other who's who of mainstream country music. The boys mostly from Hodgenville literally grew up with a generation of young folks just like them having their songs sung back to them by packed houses of star struck crowds. And now, Hooker has recently released their songs on all music platforms and...2025-03-281h 25
2 Shots on a BarrelAlex Smith and Kayla Hoeck with A & S Solutions Talk Bourbon WarehousesSend us a textListen, all the beautiful bourbon that is produced all over Kentucky (and other places) goes into brand new oak charred barrels. We totally get it! But after they go into barrels, you have to store them somewhere! When most folks think about rick houses, they think of the beautiful wood warehouses that Buzick Construction Inc has built for generations! But, it's interesting to know that wood is not the only natural resource that is used! Today, the Bo Brothers talked with Alex Smith and Kayla Hoeck with A & S Solutions LLC and learned about...2025-02-2248 min
2 Shots on a BarrelCountry Music Singer/Songwriter Terry Wooley visits 2 Shots!Send us a textThere's a lot to unpack in this episode of 2 Shots on a Barrel with Singer Song Writer Terry Wooley. First, Terry is no stranger to the Bourbon Trail and was born right here in good ole Kentucky. Terry talks about song writing and performing with some of the biggest names in Country music. Also, the good new is that Terry is coming out of retirement and will be booking some shows very soon! The Bo Brothers had a special guest co-host - Will Knight who was ready immediately to book a show at the...2025-02-191h 28
2 Shots on a BarrelPart Two of our Conversation with Will Knight - This Time Talking the 1st Annual KCA Speakeasy SoireeSend us a textThis part two with Director of the Marion County Event Center & Sportsplex Will Knight lets you get to know a little more about Will and features talks about the 1st Annual Speakeasy Soiree at the Blackbox Club on January 17th in Lebanon. This premier event is a must attend for Bourbon Enthusiast! Check out Kentucky Classic Arts for ticket information and enjoy the discussion of this 1920's themed event to raise money for Kentucky Classic Arts!!.https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-12-271h 11
2 Shots on a BarrelTalking Marion County Event Center & Sportsplex with Will KnightSend us a textMarion County will soon be the home of a brand new state of the art Event Center and Sportsplex! 2 Shots on a Barrel had the pleasure of talking with the Director Will Knight and discussing this incredible new facility that will open sometime in the early part of 2025! This new facility will offer all kinds of sports options, events, and so much more and will be incredible for the folks in Marion County and Central Kentucky! Sit back and take a listen to Part One with Will Knight!https://www.facebook.com...2024-12-2753 min
2 Shots on a Barrel16 Year Old Songwriter and Country Music Artist Jaxon Turner on 2 Shots!Send us a textJaxon Turner has been a favorite of 2 Shots since he was a baby! His authentic country voice is incredible and he is definitely chasing dreams! He sings 3 songs he wrote on this episode of 2 Shots! Pay particular attention to his third song that JimBo absolutely fell in love with! Call Jaxon at 270-321-0860 to book Jaxon! Stephen Fante, Wally Dant, Bardstown, and Main Street Diner... you need to book him while you can!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-10-221h 08
2 Shots on a BarrelMC Knights Basketball Head Coach Matthew Thomas & Asst Coach Richie Buckler talk upcoming season!Send us a text2 Shots on a Barrel hang out with Marion County Knights Basketball coaches Matthew Thomas and Richie Buckler and talk upcoming season! They talk basketball, culture, influences and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-10-151h 10
2 Shots on a BarrelTalking with Big Papa's Smoke House's Big Papa!!Send us a textThe Bo Brothers sit down with the namesake of the Big Papa's Smokehouse 2 Shots on a Barrel Studio James Rodney "Big Papa" Spalding! Come hungry when you listen to this show and then on the Bourbon Trail, visit Big Papa's Smokehouse for some of the best smoked barbeque you've ever put in your mouth!Big Papa talks about the journey of Big Papas Restaurant, his favorite Big Papas entree and just the joy of owning and operating his own restaurant in the heart of the Bourbon Trail!M...2024-09-241h 28
2 Shots on a BarrelMarion County Lady Knights PreviewSend us a text2 Shots hook up with the brand new coaching staff of the Marion County Ladies Knight Basketball and talk the upcoming season! Let's get you primed for the upcoming season and meet the new coaches that will continue the tradition of Lady Knights Basketball!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-09-1259 min
2 Shots on a BarrelHay Bale Toss Legends Jake Akers, Darrell McCauley and Steve FarmerSend us a text2024 Marion County Country Ham Days is the weekend of September 27 through the 29th and one of the most popular and well attended events is the Hay Bale Toss! Why? Because of the marketing efforts of three legends! Jay Akers, Steve Farmer and Darrell McCauley! The bantering between these guys is incredible! Let the bantering commence! Take a listen to one of the most entertaining episodes of 2 Shots on a Barrel as the Bo Brothers try to reign in the Hay Bale Toss Champions! What a great time... sit back and laugh on this episode...2024-08-301h 26
2 Shots on a BarrelCornbread Heritage Festival with Desmond Spalding & Christopher SmithSend us a text2 Shots officially kicks off Season 3 with a visit with visionaries Desmond Spalding and Christopher Smith as they preview a brand new festival called the Cornbread Heritage Festival in Lebanon Kentucky on August 16 & 17th! This family free festival has something for everyone including great food, entertainment, cooking contests, kids events, corn hole tournament and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-08-0258 min
2 Shots on a BarrelHanging out with the Boys from Cross the Line 15/24 - Part TwoSend us a textThis episode wrapped up our day in the studio with the fellas from Cross the Line 15/24. And what a show it was! We talked, basketball, the Keys, getting shot, getting drunk and all kinds of things while also experiencing some naughty behavior from JBow and Duane! All in all, it was a very fun day capped off with a great dinner and visit to Oak and Match! Sit back and enjoy Part Two of 2 Shots on a Barrel Collaboration with Cross the Line 15/24.https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brot...2024-05-181h 29
2 Shots on a BarrelEpic Ride's Trainer John Ennis Talks 150th Kentucky Derby and So Much MoreSend us a textThe Central Kentucky area, especially Marion and Washington County have a special connection with this year's Kentucky Derby. John Ennis, the trainer of Epic Ride just happened to marry a Southern Belle from Washington County - Erin Goode! That would be the daughter of everybody's favorite Hal B. Goode. Now, when you're talking connections, how about the famous Marilyn Smith (Hal's beautiful wife), Ms. Norma Goode (The Queen of East Texas, Ky and mom of Hal B.) and Jo Smith (mom of Marilyn and grandmother of Erin)a of the famous Beantown! Well, let...2024-05-0236 min
2 Shots on a Barrel2 Shots Entertain Cross the Line 15/24Send us a textWell, the ole boys from Cross the Line 15/24 in Indiana paid 2 Shots on a Barrel a nice visit and a great time was had by all. Let's just say ole Bourbon Expert and Cross the Line 15/24 producer Alan Stenger tried to educate the boys of the finer side of Bourbon. Epic Fail! Not that Alan didn't try mind you; it's just the Bo Brothers aren't the educating type. Sit back and listen to a fun collaboration with the Alan Stenger, Jeff Montag and Duane Bischoff with Cross the Line 15/24!https://www.face...2024-04-301h 10
2 Shots on a BarrelBehind the Scenes with Professional Wrestler Shane MercerSend us a textWhether it's a country music artist that is chasing a dream of being a country music star, a podcaster like 2 Shots hoping for that one episode that will put them on the map or a budding wrestling star like Shane Mercer who hopes to be the next John Cena, Hulk Hogan or Cody Rhodes. The key is always staying true to who you are and not trying to be someone else! That is Shane Mercer! He has been in the wrestling business since the mid 2000's, working, training and building his resume'! Shane Mercer is t...2024-04-181h 10
2 Shots on a BarrelOak & Match Co-owner Chris Moss talks Central Kentucky's newest Cocktail Lounge and Cigar SpeakeasySend us a textChris Moss and his Co-Owner Anthony Hays have taken a dream and made it a reality with Oak & Match! Oak and Match is a "Prohibition Era" Cocktail Lounge and Tobacconist Club located in the heart of the Bourbon Trail in Campbellsville Kentucky. Listen to Chris talk about how the dream became a reality and how he and Anthony meticulously developed and crafted so many of their signature cocktails. Chris and Anthony went through the painstaking research and experiments to create Vintage 19th and early 20th century cocktails. Oak and Match take you back in t...2024-03-261h 42
2 Shots on a Barrel2 Shots talks Derby on Main with Jaclyn SwenckiSend us a textJaclyn Swencki, Executive Director with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce has created a lot of excitement in just 14 months on the job! An awesome new event coming this year is a community wide Kentucky Derby Party on Main Street in Lebanon. Take a listen to this episode of 2 Shots and hear Jaclyn talk about all the fun things that Derby on Main will offer on Derby Day! Plus, listen to the vision and other events that Jaclyn has created for the Marion County Chamber of Commerce!https://www.facebook.com/gr...2024-03-081h 09
2 Shots on a BarrelMarion County Ky Outdoorsman John Bramel Talks Canoe KentuckySend us a textJohn Bramel is a Marion County Ky legend. John is a talented writer, photographer, social media guru and avid outdoorsman. His latest endeavor is partnering with Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort Ky and he is absolutely having the time of his life! Not only is he handling the promotional efforts for Canoe Kentucky but he is also a hands on guy there conducting tours, educating and hitting the historical Elkhorn Creek and Kentucky River. There are so many cool things that John talks about on this episode of 2 Shots. Like did you know that Ken...2024-02-281h 17
2 Shots on a BarrelEl Bandido Yankee Tequila's Eric Lanz visits 2 Shots on a BarrelSend us a textIf you've seen social media lately, it's not hard to see the splash that El Bandido Yankee Tequila is making. The 100% pure blue agave tequila is so smooth it's criminal! Seriously! Eric Lanz, who has been apart of the company that owns El Bandido Yankee Tequila for several years talks to the Bo Brothers about his personal story, how this delicious concoction came about and what's down the road for this still fairly new but popular tequila! Oh, and he talks about how you can get your hands of a bottle of El Band...2024-02-261h 30
2 Shots on a BarrelA Preview of Good Buddies One Year Anniversary with Ray Osborne!Send us a textGood Buddies Brewing Company will be celebrating its One Year Anniversary on Saturday February 24th starting at Noon! Good Buddies Brewing Company's Big Dawg Ray Osborne joined the Bo Brothers on 2 Shots to preview what will be an incredible day to commemorate Central Kentucky's newest Micro Craft Brewery! Make sure make plans to attend the One Year Anniversary Celebration at Good Buddies and in the meantime, take a listen to Ray as he talks about the last year at Good Buddies and what's yet to come!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bo...2024-02-1550 min
2 Shots on a BarrelRadio Legend Bobby Jack Murphy on 2 Shots on a BarrelSend us a textBobby Jack Murphy is one of the legends in the radio business! He was a fixture of country music icon radio station 97 WAMZ in Louisville Kentucky! He is also one of the most humble human beings you will ever meet! Sit back and take a listen to a great conversation with Marion County's own Bobby Jack Murphy!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-02-131h 36
2 Shots on a BarrelPotter & Jane Distilling Company - Just Hanging with Denny & JaneSend us a textExciting times are coming for Washington County Kentucky. Denny Potter and Jane Bowie are heavy weights in the bourbon industry and they are building their dream distillery in Washington County! The Bo Brothers sat down with Denny and Jane in an entertaining episode of 2 Shots on a Barrel! We guarantee this is a version of Potter & Jane Distilling Company you will not find on any other podcast! Take a listen to a fun filled episode of 2 Shots!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers2024-02-071h 38
2 Shots on a BarrelBo Brothers Shoot the Bull and JBow Smells Nuts for the First Time on 2 ShotsSend us a textThe Bo Brothers had some time to kill and got together for an impromptu version of 2 Shots on a Barrel Podcast. JimBo surprised JBow with a special blind bourbon tasting and find out which bourbon he liked the best and the one -- well not as much. The Bo Brothers talked about upcoming guests, a new 6 hole par 3 golf course at Graham Memorial Park in Lebanon Kentucky, JimBo's slippage which turned into a classic blooper video for JBow to disseminate. The Bo Brothers closed out the show reminding everyone to JUST BE KIND! Catc...2024-01-2552 min
2 Shots on a BarrelFind out all about Amira Bowman and her desire to BE HER BEST SELFSend us a textAmira Bowman just represented Marion County at the State's Distinguished Young Women Program. In typical fashion, Amira represented Marion County incredibly! Not only did she place in the Top 10 but more importantly to her, she was voted as the Spirit Award Winner by her fellow participants! It's no surprise to anyone that knows the daughter of JBow and Dr. Mikki Jo Leathers. Amira tells us about her experience in Lexington, her bonding with 31 other amazing young ladies from all around the state, and the amazing support she had! With young women like Amira blazi...2024-01-171h 08
2 Shots on a BarrelAaron Lanning and Lanning Chemical - A GAME CHANGER for Fungus Among Us!Send us a textThe Bo Brothers catch up with Aaron Lanning of Lanning Chemicals.... Don't stop right there... We've all heard of of whisky fungus getting on houses and buildings in the bourbon trail! Well, Lanning Chemicals has developed a new paint that the fungus will NOT STICK to! It's a game changer for real! Listen to Aaron as he talks about his brand new paint that will will the whisky fungus non existent! Also, a cameo appearance on 2 Shots from Marion County Native Donna Mattingly who just happens to be Aaron's mother in law and bigg...2024-01-101h 30
2 Shots on a BarrelThree Generations of Bourbon RoyaltySend us a textFind us one show out there that has not one, not two, but three generations of Bourbon Royalty on a Bourbon Podcast!? If it's out there, please let us know right now. This epic episode features Master Distiller Steve Nally, Son-In-Law Chad Spalding and grand son Ethan Spalding in an epic episode of 2 Shots on a Barrel! Find out what Steve Nally thinks about having a grand son in the bourbon industry! Learn how Ethan Spalding has learned the ropes from the ground level and hear 2 Shots first guest ever Chad Spalding thank the...2023-12-291h 11
2 Shots on a BarrelHarry Vanwhy - The Man Behind SantaSend us a textHarry and his wife Sherry essentially through a dart at a map of the Southeast and by happenstance ended up in Marion County Kentucky. Hear Harry talk about his dream to find a town like his childhood home of Norwich New York and relocate his young family. It was a trip to Bardstown Kentucky that led him to a trip to smaller towns and ultimately his Norwich of the South..... Lebanon Kentucky. The rest is history. Find out how Harry's hometown of Norwich birthed the tradition of him each Christmas Season transforming into Sant...2023-12-0757 min
2 Shots on a BarrelA Story of Redemption with Shawn WoodyardSend us a textNever think that you have gone too far down the path to come back. Shawn Woodyard has experienced every reason to not be where he is now. His dad died when he was just 2 weeks old, his step dad was abusive, he found every reason there was to rebel about the bad things that happened in his life. But, in the midst of the worse, he asked God for guidance and He delivered. The rest is history. This is incredibly one of the most emotional episodes of 2 Shots and is a story that despi...2023-11-232h 04