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The Marty Ray Project: ChatsJESSLEE - What's Blake Shelton Like, Singing For The Voice, Letting Your Voice Be Heard, & What It Takes to Be A Country Rock n Roll AngelIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the Country Rock n' Roll Angel herself, JessLee. They discuss: being a contestant on The Voice, being on Blake Sheltons team, why she didn't go with Kelly Clarkson, what the host of The Voice are like, speaking your mind, even when it's not popular, what its really like on The Voice, where her music is now and where its headed in the near future, and everything else under the sun! You'll love it I guarantee ya! If not the money that you didn't...
2021-08-041h 23The Marty Ray Project: ChatsUNCLE KRACKER - Touring With Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock, Becoming a DJ before Knowing How To DJ, Trucker Hat King, NEW MUSICIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the amazing, Uncle Kracker. They discuss: his brother battling Kid Rock in a DJ competition, him becoming Kid Rocks actual DJ, recording a song with the legend, Dobie Grey, where the name Uncle Kracker came from, when his new music is releasing, when he tours again, and other completely random things. Tune in, I bet you will have fun.
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2021-07-231h 29The Marty Ray Project: ChatsBENEIL DARIUSH - Defeating Tony Ferguson, Being A Heavy Underdog, Tony's Trash Talk, Elon Musk Delivering His Tesla, & Being An Iranian ChristianIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the rising star in the MMA world, UFC fighter, Beneil Dariush. They discuss: his nerves leading up to the biggest fight of his career, Tony Ferguson trash talk, will his next fight be for the championship, being the underdog, criticism after the fight, moving from Iran to USA as a boy, being a Christian in Iran, and calling Elon Musk out live on TV and then him delivering his Tesla. There's a lot in this one and it was a blast! If you like...
2021-07-141h 15The Marty Ray Project: ChatsMATT ISEMAN - American Ninja Warrior's Greatest Host, ANW's Worst injury, Abandoning Being A Dr. To Be A Stand-up ComedianIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the best host in the business of hosting, Matt Iseman. They chat about: what it's like hosting American Ninja Warrior, American Ninja Warriors worst injury, what compelled Matt to go through Med school just to give it all up to be a stand-up comedian, him winning the last Celebrity Apprentice, and much more. Listen and learn that its never too late to go after your dreams, even if you have become a Medical Doctor.
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2021-06-3058 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsJOE TAFOYA - Playing In The NFL In A Fixed SUPER BOWL, Breaking A Guinness World Record, STABBING A Wild Boar For TV, & Ranch LivingIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, NFL Linebacker and Entrepreneur, Joe Tafoya. We discuss some wild stuff in this one like: the conspiracy of playing in the fixed Super Bowl 40 in 2005, breaking the Guinness World Record for crowd sound, stabbing a wild boar, with a pocket knife, and shooting alligators, for a new TV show and killing it with his bare hands, living on his ranch, playing music with animal genitals, and being a serial entrepreneur. You're gonna have fun in this one!
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2021-06-161h 23The Marty Ray Project: ChatsBUDDY CANNON - Producing Kenny Chesney & Willie Nelson, Winning Awards, Writing Hit Songs, & Tying Himself Up To A Tree To Fight A BullOn this 50th EPISODE of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the absolute country music legend, Buddy Cannon. Buddy is a multi-platinum selling, multi-award winning, producer. He wrote songs for artists like: George Straight, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Mel Tillis, just to name a few. He's produced nearly all of Kenny Chesneys albums and also for artists: Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, George Jones, and Merle Haggard. He's a living legend no doubt and we get into what got him started, what he loves the most, what it means to be a producer, and even...
2021-06-021h 20The Marty Ray Project: ChatsDEVON HARRIS - Capt. Of The COOL RUNNINGS Bob Sled Team, 1st Jamaican Bob Sled Team In Olympics, How Accurate Was The Disney Movie, & Was Olympic Village Really NaughtyOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview the Olympic legend Devon Harris. We discuss: The Disney film about his life, Cool Runnings, what it was like learning to bob sled in Jamaica, what it was like being the first Jamaican bob sled team, life for him growing up in Jamaica, whether Olympic Village was actually as naughty as they say it is, being a lifetime Olympian, what he's doing now, & much more. Email Devon for speaking engagements at speaker@devonharris.com #KeepOnPushing
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2021-05-261h 12The Marty Ray Project: ChatsSUGARLAND - Kristain Bush: How The Duo Came To Be, Mafia Involvement In The BUSH BAKED BEANS Family, His New Band & Their Album, & Being A Character In A Video GameOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the amazing musician and singer/ songwriter from Sugarland, Kristian Bush. We discuss: Bush's early bands, how the Sugarland duo with Jennifer Nettles came to be, his life growing up in the Bush Baked Beans family, possible mafia involvement in his grandfather's sell of the company, his new band Dark Water and the music they have releasing soon, being a character in a game his child loves, and much more, Dont miss it!
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2021-05-201h 38The Marty Ray Project: ChatsTHE VERVE PIPE - Brian Vander Ark Tells Us The Real Meaning Behind THE FRESHMEN, What It's Like Opening For KISS, Where The Green M&Ms Only Came FromIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of The Verve Pipe. They chat about: how Brian got started in the music business, where he got his band names from, where his inspiration came from, acting with Jennifer Anniston and Mark Wahlberg, the real meaning of his massive hit song, The Freshmen, opening for KISS, and much more. Come be a fly on the wall for a bit, I bet you enjoy yourself.
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2021-05-1249 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsDOUG ELLIN - Creating HBOs ENTOURAGE, Stint As A Stand-up Comedian, Michael Scotts Favorite Show, & Sparking The Creation Of The Aquaman FilmOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great screenplay writer, Doug Ellin. We chat about: how he got into writing, what sparked the creation of HBO's hit show, Entourage, why the show ended, his relationship with HBO now, what he's working on now, why he thinks hollywood chose to make so many films and TV shows after he faked them for Entourage, and his new podcast, Victory The Podcast. PLease follow Doug on IG @MrDougEllin & @VictoryThePodcast & Subscribe to his podcast wherever podcast are heard.
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The Marty Ray Project: ChatsPOOP COFFEE - Trying Worlds Most EXPENSIVE Coffee Made From Animal POOP, Trying Coffee Dip Packs, & Blind Taste Test Challenge Between Starbucks & Dunkin'On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin, Jared Callan, and Marty Ray taste test the worlds most expensive coffee that is made from an animals turd. You'll hear what the guys think about it and if its worth the price. Also, they try another coffee product called Coffee Dip that comes in a Skoal can. Finally because of an argument between Jared and Marty, they blind taste test Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts regular black coffee to see if Jared can pick out which one is which and also, which they prefer. There's also some other...
2021-04-221h 04The Marty Ray Project: ChatsPHIL VALENTINE - #1 Radio Talk Show, Death Threats, Controversial Books, & Award Winning FilmsOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, Phil Valentine. Phil is one the top ranked, award winning, talk radio shows. They chat about: how Phil got into the radio business, what its like getting death threats and how he deals with them, writing books that, to some, are controversial, and making films that rebuttal people like Al Gore and others. Phil Valentine is fun guy and we can see why his show is so popular. Find out all you need to know about Phil at https://www.philvalentine.com/ and FOLLOW...
2021-04-141h 12The Marty Ray Project: ChatsGEOFF "HANDZ OF STEEL" NEAL - Almost Dying But Coming Out Fighting, Working At Texas Roadhouse While Fighting, Fighting Wonderboy After A Winning Streak, & What It's Like Being My CousinOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview UFC MMA Fighter, Geoff "Handz Of Steel" Neal. In this episode we chat about: Geoffs near death experience battling sepsis and coming out fighting, working a full time job as a waiter at Texas Roadhouse while still fighting in the UFC, fighting Stephen Wonderboy Thompson after a winning streak, & being Marty's adopted cousin. Geoff will be Champion someday soon so be watching and follow him on IG @handzofsteelmma
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2021-04-071h 01The Marty Ray Project: ChatsQUAD CITY DJs - Space Jam Soundtrack, C'mon Ride That Train, Whoot There It Is, The New Space Jam Film w/ Lebron James, & THe Geico CommercialOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray chats with the man behind the legendary group Quad City DJs, Jay McGowan about: writing and producing songs like Tootsee Roll, Whoot There It Is, C'mon Ride That Train, & Space Jam, the duo Tag Team stealing his song and how it helped the original in the end, his thoughts on Tag Team being on the Geico commercial and not QCDJs, and if they're involved with the music for the new Space Jam movie. We also discuss what Jay is doing now, outside of music, and...
2021-03-311h 07The Marty Ray Project: ChatsFOOD SHOWDOWN - White Castle Vs Krystal - Blind Taste Test, Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Conspiracy, Cheeseburger Flavored Pringles, & David Dobrik Puzzle and CancellationOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray solve the age old battle of which slider is superior, White Castle or Krystal. They also discuss the Chuck E. Cheese pizza conspiracy, some limited edition cheeseburger Pringles, S'mores Chips Ahoy, and Red Velvet Chips Ahoy. Also in this episode they chat about David Dobriks 100k Puzzle that Marty has finally finished piecing together. Will he win 100,000 dollars? Lastley, they touch on the cancel culture in todays society and how quickly David Dobrik has lost every sponsor he had. PLEASE Subscribe, Downalod, Rate & Review!
2021-03-2448 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsRICK BARKER - Being Taylor Swifts Manager, Being Arrested LIVE ON AIR as a Radio DJ, Beating Addiction, Writing A Book, Managing 100s of ArtistsOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview Rick Barker. We talk to Rick about how he went from a drug addiction to a radio DJ, to being Taylor Swifts manager, to being manager for 100s of artists across the world. Rick is the writer of the Music Industry Blueprint book and the Host of the podcast by the same name. I would encourage anyone looking to get advice on how to build a career in music in this current social media climate to read the book and tune in to his podcast...
2021-03-171h 36The Marty Ray Project: ChatsJOHN BOSEAK - MILLIONS of $ in Credit Card Counterfeiting, Most prolific Cybercriminal of ALL TIME, Book Writer, Artist, & PodcasterOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview one of the worlds most prolific Cybercriminals of all time, John Boseak. We talk about him growing up homeless, living on the streets at age 13, how his criminal life started, where it ended, and everything in between. His counterfeit schemes with credit cards and identity amassed him millions of dollars, but almost cost him a massive amount of jail time too. Come listen and learn about John Boseak as we do. We also chat about what he's doing now like: Podacsting, Book Writing, and...
2021-03-101h 19The Marty Ray Project: ChatsDAN TYMINSKI - Avicii HEY BROTHER, Soggy Bottom Boys, Man of Constant Sorrow, & Allison KrausIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, Dan Tyminski. They chat about Dan playing with Allison Kraus and Union Station, Bluegrass music, singing Man Of Constant Sorrow for the Soggy Bottom Boys on O Brother Where Art Thou, and what is what like getting the call to do the song, Hey Brother, for Avicii. He plays an unreleased song at the end that was written for his friend who past, Tony. Its a great episode! PLEASE: Download, Subscribe, Rate & Review, & Share!
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2021-03-031h 39The Marty Ray Project: ChatsLESLIE SATCHER - Writing Troubadour for George Straight, Learning From Naomi Judd, Writing Willie Nelsons Favorite Song, & Singing So BeautifullyIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary singer/songwriter, Leslie Satcher. We chat about how the idea for the massive hit song Troubadour was whispered from heaven, literally. We also chat about how Leslie got her start, being taught and led by some real legends like, Naomi Judd. Leslie is always writing and venturing into new territories of entertainment. She and David Allen are the owners of Old Bank Music Group and they have some futuristic waves coming to the podcast world.FOLLOW Leslie everywhere @LeslieSatcher
2021-02-171h 38The Marty Ray Project: ChatsBERT KREISCHER - Intimate DM's Between Bert & Marty, Being The Real Life VAN WILDER, GO BIG TV Show, Podcasting Vs. TV, & MartySings To Berts WifeIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin, Marty Ray, and Special guest host, Jared Callan, interview the comedic legend, Bert Kreischer. They chat about Berts past TV career: Trip Flip, Hurt Bert, and Bert The Conquerer. Aslo, Berts new TV shows and Specials on Netflix and TBS: Go-Big Show, Hey Big Boy, The Cabin, and Secret Time. We also find out Berts perfect fast food meal, his take on the state of comedy now as opposed to the less politically correct era, how he felt about National Lampoons Van Wilder using him as inspiration for...
2021-02-101h 43The Marty Ray Project: ChatsTHE FOOD REVIEW w/ JARED CALLAN - Star Wars, Andy Griffith, Podcasting History, Is The IMPOSSIBLE Vegan Food actually Tasty, & UNRELEASED TRACK AT THE ENDIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast Chris Wallin and Marty Ray have their good, no best, friend, Jared Callan on to chat mainly about movies and food, but theres some other good stuff in there too. We chat about Star Wars, Andy Griffith, TV, the state of film and movie theaters, and then we rate fast food restaurant new menu items. Jared is a food expert so you want to listen to his rating. ALSO, theres one of Marty's new unreleased singles at the very end so stick around for that. DONT SKIP FORWARD! That...
2021-02-031h 31The Marty Ray Project: ChatsSTEPHEN "WONDERBOY" THOMPSON - Conor Mcgregor V. Dustin Poirier, UFC Title Shot, His Win Over Geoff Neal, He's No Ones Gatekeeper, Breaking Elbows With Boards, & Losing With GraceIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the lethal Stephen Wonderboy Thompson, Nicest Mofo in MMA. We chat about Stephen being undefeated for the majority of his career and life as a fighter and what it was like losing the first time. As well as, what it was like getting knocked out for the first time. Also, about how he keeps defeating fighters, like Geoff Neal, with winning streaks and how it's catapulting him up the fighting ranks to where Dana White and the UFC will have to give him a...
2021-01-271h 20The Marty Ray Project: ChatsJAMES OTTO - Music Mafia, Writing Hit Songs like: "In Color" and "Just Got Started Lovin You", Running With Nipple Bandaids, & Words That Start With OttoIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great James Otto. James tells us about how he got started in music, songwriting, and how he made ends meet when under a publishing deal of only 18,000 dollars a year. We also chat about the many legendary songs that he's writen, even one of my favorites, "Soldiers And Jesus", that he wrote with our very own, Chris Wallin. Chris and James reminisce about how they met at in Nashville at the Broken Spoke doing writers rounds. It's a super fun episode and...
2021-01-201h 14The Marty Ray Project: ChatsMARTIN CUMMINS - Acting as Sherif of Riverdale, Also in When Calls The Heart, The Best Poutine In Canada, BathTub Racing, & What He Would Do If Not ActingOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, Martin Cummins. Martin is a well accomplished actor that is a regular in the TV show Riverdale, When Calls The Heart, Away, and Poltergeist: The Legacy. He has also acting in several films like: Friday The 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, Cold Zone,Down There, The Whispers, and many more. They chat about what its like being more than just a working actor, but a working actor that everyone knows and loves. He also tells what he would be doing if it were...
2021-01-131h 08The Marty Ray Project: ChatsCHRIS & MARTY - Chris & Marty Play a NEW SONG, They Also Discuss The Year On The Show, We've Had Guest Like: Matt Serra, Darryl Worley, Deana Carter, John Schneider, Herb Dean, etc.On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray discuss their year doing the show and the guest that they've had. Also, they get to interview each other a bit and ask questions they otherwise might not ask each other. Finally, Chris plays a song he wrote that has been released by Eric Paslay called, "Wild and Young", and Marty plays a new, never before heard song, from his upcoming album, called "I Heed The Call". Thanks so much to The Old Bank Music for allowing us the blessing of recording and filming...
2021-01-061h 20The Marty Ray Project: ChatsJOHN SCHNEIDER -Being SUPERMAN's Dad, How he became BO DUKE of Dukes Of Hazzard, producing his own MUSIC & FILMS, & his new CBD Co., CBoDOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview the great John Schneider. We chat about: how he became the legendary Bo Duke of Dukes Of Hazzard and how much he got paid at 18 years old for playing him, his time playing Supermans dad in Smallville, his friendships with his past cast mates, producing his own Films & Music, and his YouTube channel. We also get to talk about his awesome charity, Children's Miracle Network, go donate to that for sure. Lastly, as always, you know Chris and Marty are going to talk about...
2020-12-3053 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsMATT SERRA - UFC Hall Of Fame, Khabib Nurmagomedov Retiring?, Matt Serra V. Drunk Guy, & Dana White Looking For A FightOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview UFC Hall of Fame MMA Fighter, Matt Serra. Matt tells us about the worst job he ever had, how he got started in MMA, Wing Chun, UFC Looking For A Fight TV show with Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring and fighting legend, & even cauliflower pizza, Ew. Thanks so much to Matt Serra for being on our show! Subscribe to his official UFC Podcast Unfiltered and find Matt @MattSerraBJJ on Instagram. If you would rather see the show instead of just listen, SUBSCRIBE H...
2020-12-2259 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsDARRYL WORLEY - Writing & Singing Hit After Hit, SPOT ON Sing Blade Carl Impression, Falling Out With Record Labels, & Brand New MaterialOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great Darryl Worley. Darryl tells us what it was like being with the label, how he started at FAME Studios as a writer, what to never do on the tour bus, his spot on impression of Carl from Sling Blade, & the new material he has coming out soon! Its a super fun episode and I bet you're going to enjoy it. We normally post on Wednesdays, but because Christmas is coming up and we may take that week off, we're releasing two...
2020-12-151h 06The Marty Ray Project: ChatsRYAN WARINER - Megadeath, Gary Allen, Gene Simmons, & Chris Cornell, He's Played For Them All, Whats It's Like Having Steve Wariner For A Dad, & Sitting At Chet Atkins Feet As A BoyOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview Ryan Wariner. Ryan tells us whats it's like playing for artists and bands like: Gary Allen, Megadeath, Gene Simmons, Gretchen Wilson, Shooter Jennings, Chris Cornell and more. They also chat about life on the road and Ryan tells us few guitar stories. He gives a little insight into what its like growing up with a father like Steve Wariner, a country music legend in his own right who has played with many legends and written many legendary songs. PLEASE Rate & Review, Subscribe, Download, & Share...
2020-12-0944 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsNATALIE BRADY - What Most Won't Say About Being On THE VOICE, Songs For TV, and Having A Dad That Was A One Man Traveling BandIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview The Voice contestant, Natalie Brady. She's a super talented singer with a rocky, soulful, country voice that is hard to forget. She was on Adam Levines team, but has a few things to say about his attitude. They also chat with Natalie about her career now, after the show, and whats coming up with her and her band the Nite Owls. She's gives an honest answer to, would she go on the show again, or suggest that any else go on as well...
2020-12-021h 09The Marty Ray Project: ChatsKEVIN ATLAS - 6'11", One Arm, and Basketball Star, Trying Everything They Said He Couldn't Do For TV, Working With Mark Wahlberg, & HOLLYWOOD Film of His LifeOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray chat with the absolutely inspiring one armed 6'11" tall boss of a man, Kevin Atlas. They chat about Kevins documentary, TV Show, Book, Hollywood movie, & even his new family addition. I could tell you all here, but it sounds so much better coming from him. He's a great guy with one of the great success stories you need to hear. Find all of Kevin's info here: http://kevinatlas.com/ SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW, DOWNLOAD, & SHARE the Podcast if you like what we do here! ...
2020-11-181h 09The Marty Ray Project: ChatsDEANA CARTER - Strawberry Wine, Legendary Session Player For A Dad, Touring Again, & YouTubeIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary Deana Carter. Deana tells us whats up with her career today and how she got started in the music business in the first place like how Willie Nelson had a hand in her launch. She also tells us about her transitioning into the social media world now by being highly active on Facebook, @OfficialDeanaCarter, and YouTube, @DeanaCarter. It's a very fun chat so come on and listen. Find, follow, and subscribe to all of Deana socials on her website: https://deana.com/
2020-11-1157 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsNEAL McCOY - Take A Knee My A** Song, Singing During COVID, Saying The Pledge Of Allegiance EVERY MORNING on Facebook Live, & Rob SchneiderOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview a legend in Country Music, Neal McCoy. We chat about Neals hit songs like: Wink, Shake, No Doubt About It, and the controversial Take A Knee My A**. We chat about what it's like singing and performing during COVID, being attacked for his political views, patriotism, reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance every morning on his Facebook Page, & even being friends with Rob Schneider. Also, we get a quick lesson on horses and the country life. We have a place for our videos of the Podcast...
2020-11-031h 05The Marty Ray Project: ChatsJIM "MOOSE" Brown - Playing Guitar For BOB SEGAR, Writing The Song 'It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere', Producing JAMEY JOHNSON Award Winning Albums, & Alter-egosOn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Marty Ray & Chris Wallin interview the man, Jim "Moose" Brown. Jim is an award winning, Hall Of Fame, musician that can play an assortment of instruments. He plays for Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, he's written many songs, one of which was a monster hit, "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" for Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffet, and he produced two of Jamey Johnsons award winning albums. He's a highly decorated man and we're honored to have him on the show this week to talk about all that and even his alter-ego...
2020-10-2752 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsTHOM BRESH - DB Cooper Sent Him A Letter, Playing Guitar With Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, The Youngest Hollywood Stuntman, & Hating Music NowOn this episode of The Marty ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, THOM BRESH. They get into talking about a little bit of music, but a whole lot of other things more. Thom tells us about things like: DB Cooper sending hi a letter because of a song he wrote about him, how he hates music nowadays, stories of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, being the youngest Hollywood stuntman, being an actor in Francis Ford Coppola, and much more. We also had Ken Spooner on who wrote the hit song, "If The Devil Danced...
2020-10-2049 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsVICTOR WAINWRIGHT - BB King Tribute Song, Grammy, Best BBQ in Memphis, Playing Für Elise at 10 Years Old, & Late Night With WainwrightThis weeks guest on The Marty Ray Project: Chats is the incomparable, rolling thunder, bluesy, honky tonkin piano player and singer, Victor Wainwright! Marty Ray Project & Chris Wallin chat with Victor about his beginnings in music: playing Für Elise at the age of 10 just by copying his teacher, touring with two bands, writing new music, cooking and eating BBQ, and his Late Night With Wainwright show. It's packed full of fun so share it with somebody if you like what you're hearing. We had special guest Jared Callan sitting in with us in this episode and he has h...
2020-10-1357 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsCLEDUS T. JUDD - Weird Al Of Country Music, Almost Fighting Garth Brooks, Funniest Man On CMT, & The Man Who Inspired Me To Write Parody SongsIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray chat with the enormously funny Cledus T. Judd. In this episode we talk about everything from Garth Brooks not being a fan to giving up 2 million dollars fro family. Also, we get into the Cledus comeback, life on the tour bus, The Eagles and Michael Jackson not liking his parodies, and how he was one of my heroes when I was growing up. Cledus drops some great wisdom that I know everyone should hear, especially those looking to get into to the music business. Come...
2020-10-0659 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsFAIZON LOVE - Fake Jay Z, Love Of Country Music, Gang Life, Robert Deniro, Denzel Washington, & Something We Didn't Know About ElfIn episode 18 of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Marty Ray and Chris Wallin talk with Faizon Love about everything under the sun. Like: his love for country music, his friendship with Robert Deniro, his life in a gang, seeing Denzel acting almost making him quit, and a great story of him and Will Ferrel on the set of Elf. We have a a special co host with us, Jared Callan who has his own podcast called Tourror Stories where artist tell their horror stories of the road. PLEASE Subscribe, Follow, Rate & Review, Share, & Download! Love yall dearly!
2020-09-2900 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsSLOBBY ROBBY - Netflix Show Season 2, His Own Clothing Brand, BREAKING NEWS Slobby Robby Game Show, & A Slobby Robby Toy LineThis was a fun episode with the man, Slobby Robby! First time interviewing someone while they were laying in there Versace sheets, hopefully not the last. We talk about the Netflix show Slobbys World and if there will be a season 2 or not, a Slobby Robby clothing brand called, Man Child, A Slobby Robby toy line, and a Slobby Robby game show coming soon. Also, a Slobby Robby Podcast called, Culture Vulture coming soon as well. Robby has a lot going on and a lot coming up. Chris and I were so happy to have him on to talk...
2020-09-2200 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsDIAMOND DALLAS PAGE - Fistfight With Eric Bischoff, Stone Cold Friendship, The Toughest Wrestler Backstage, & It's Not Just @#!$ Yoga!On this episode, Marty Ray and Chris Wallin Chat with Diamond Dallas Page. He's a hall of fame wrestler that wrestled for the WCW and AEW. He is also an actor and a fitness coach that will get you into shape in no time with his creation, DDP YOGA. We chat with DDP about the wrestler you'd want in your corner in a street fight, being friends with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Jake The Snake, and fighting with Eric Bischoff. That is all packed into this episode and so much more! Thanks to all the loyal listeners for...
2020-09-1500 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsIRA DEAN - Why Didn't He Listen To My CD, Trick Pony, & Judging A Nudist Colony CompetitionDON'T MISS THIS ONE! Chris Wallin's good friend, Ira Dean tells us all about starting the band Trick Pony, playing with Tanya Tucker, living with Johnny Cash, and being ajudge at a nudist colony competition. He and Chris have been on some wild adventures. We also talk about why he never listened to Marty Ray's CD. It's a blast of an episode where we even get into some foods you should never eat. Come on and enjoy this one with us! Go see Ira Dean playing with Aaron Lewis on tour now and find him on all social media...
2020-09-0800 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsHERB DEAN - Best Ref In The Business, UFC Fight Island, People Attacking Over Good Stoppages, & The Real Beginning Of The UFCWelcome to our new show format! We will have video on YouTube for this episode on Marty Ray Project Channel under the Podcast Playlist. Also, welcome our new co-host, Chris Wallin to the show! On this episode, my buddy Herb Dean tells us what its really like inside the octagon and how awesome it was on UFC Fight Island. He's the best referee ever in MMA, I don't care what anybody says. We also tell you what not to eat and get into peoples claims of early or late stoppages by refs. It's whole other story when you're right...
2020-09-0100 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsMARK SHERRILL - Writing "Ol' Red" for Blake Shelton, 3000 Songs Written, & Having Bars Named After Your SongThis is the last episode that we will hear my good buddy Jim Vest on the mic, for now. Because of all this crap going on, he won't be able to continue the show. We have a great new co-host in Chris Wallin though with a fun new format where we integrated video as well as audio. ON THIS EPISODE we have the awesome songwriter, MARK SHERRILL. He has written songs for artist like John Anderson, Charlie Rich, and of course Blake Shelton. He wrote the song "Ol' Red" and now has many bars named after his song. What...
2020-08-2500 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsDAVID CHAMBERLAIN -- Multiple George Strait Hits, Losing All Song Rights to the IRS, & The Glory Days of Printers AlleyThese episodes that we're releasing at the moment were recorded before COVID so David wasn't sick with it in this episode. David Chamberlain is a well decorated songwriter that our very own Jim Vest got started in the business. I'm sure glad he did too because we would've missed out on some great songs if not. We talk about the IRS taking Davids song rights away sparked by an addiction, the days when movie stars and every artist would frequent Printers Alley, and even a murder on Printers Alley. There's some lighter hearted stuff here too like, fishing and...
2020-08-1800 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsBRADY SEALS - Little Texas, Three #1 Hit Songs in a Row, The Hall Of Fame, & Hot Apple PieOn todays episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats we have Brady Seals from the legendary band Little Texas and from the legendary Seals & Croft family. He had the ASCAP triple threat in songwriting, three number hit songs in a row, not many get that honor. He also has a book coming out about his life in, and out, of the band Little Texas called, "God Bless Texas, and Me Too". Look for Brady Seals on all social media platforms and look for his book on Amazon. Thanks so much to our loyal listeners! We're truly grateful! We have...
2020-08-1100 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsRONNIE McDOWELL - ELVIS'S singing voice for Hollywood, The King Is Gone, & Billboard ChartsIn this episode we had the privilege of speaking with the legendary, Ronnie McDowell. He wrote and performed the song, "The King IS Gone" and tells us how that song was birthed, how well it did, and the hinderances that kept it from number one. We also discuss what it was like being the singing voice for Elvis in several movies about his life. Thats a crazy honor that he very well might be the only one to have. Find Ronnie McDowell's new album and all his music anywhere music is consumed. Also, find his phenomenal artwork on his...
2020-08-0400 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsRAZZY BAILEY - The State Of Country Music Today & A FIREAt Universal Studios That Burned All Of Razzy's Master RecordingsWE'RE BACK! Sorry for the gap in the episode upload schedule. We definitely didn't plan on the delay, but we are back on track and will have a new episode every Tuesday at 6AM CT from here on. On this episode we have Razzy Bailey and we get into an honest conversation about the current state of country music today, from the point of view of two legends, Jim Vest and Razzy, and Marty Ray. We also get to ask Razzy about the Universal Studios fire that burned up all his master recordings. Crazy and sad stuff. This is...
2020-07-2800 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsBUDDY HYATT - TOTO, Randy Travis, Tracy Lawrence, & Poopin off a boatI hope everyone is healthy and happy at the time of this post! The storm and coronavirus has delayed us here in Nashville slightly, but we're still created content and posting every week, this delay will be a constant. A new episode will be up every Monday from this point forward. This weeks episode is a fun one with a friend of Jim's and now a friend of mine, Buddy Hyatt, on to talk about the crazy way he became a touring member of the band TOTO. Buddy has worked with other monster artists as well like: Randy Travis...
2020-03-1900 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsFIGHTER MARK HUNT - UFC Lawsuit, Jon Jones doing something under the octagon, Brock Lesnar cheating, and Aquaman, Jason Momoa HakaUFC, PRIDE, & BELLATOR MMA Fighter, Mark Hunt is our guest this week and what a chat we had. He tells us the latest on the two lawsuits he has active against the UFC and why he filed them in the first place. The phone call is from Australia to the USA so it sounds a little rough at first, but it straightens out quickly after the intro. Mark tells us what he thinks about certain fighters like: Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and others. He also gives insight into what its like to fight someone that uses steroids and the...
2020-03-1100 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsRONI STONEMAN - Told she was TOO UGLY, her dad was recorded by THOMAS EDISON, first female banjo player, and she was a HEE HAW star.Roni Stoneman is chocked full of legendary stories and history in music and TV. This episode is a little longer than normal because I wanted to be able to get as much of her awesomeness in it as possible. She started with the legendary Stoneman Family with her father, Ernest "Pop" Stoneman, who recorded the first ever one million seller country record and he was the first one recorded by Thomas Edison himself. She was one of the first female banjo players. She left the Stoneman Family and got a role on the legendary TV show, Hee Haw, where...
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The Marty Ray Project: ChatsCHRIS WALLIN - "Satan Knew My Grandma Well", 2 Billboard #1 hit songs battling, Kenny Chesney & Montgomery GentryChris Wallin is a prolific songwriter with multiple Billboard number one hit songs. He wrote Something To Be Proud Of for Montgomery Gentry and it went to number one then knocked his own song out of the number one spot with his other song, Don't Blink for Kenny Chesney. He might be one of the only ones to ever do that as a songwriter. We had a blast chatting with him here, come listen in. He does a song at the end that moved me to tears, Satan Knew My Grandma Well. If you enjoy our show spread the...
2020-02-2500 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsCRAIG WAYNE BOYD - Winning THE VOICE, Blake Shelton, Starting Record Label, & Buried SongsIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Jim and Marty get the inside scoop on what its like on the inside of the hit TV show The Voice, well, from at least Craig Wayne Boyds perspective. Craig is the winner of season 7 of The Voice and he was on Blake Sheltons team; he says Blake told him he had to get a certain pair of boots after he won. Give a listen and learn a little bit of what its like being on the show, winning the show, and life after the show. Thank so much for...
2020-02-1700 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsVANILLA ICE - His thoughts on my cover of Ice Ice Baby, TMNT, Ninjas, and Suge KnightIn this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, we chat with our friend Vanilla Ice, AKA Rob Van Winkle, and get his thoughts on the Marty Ray Project version of his iconic song, Ice Ice Baby. We also set the record straight about what actually happened between him and Suge Knight a long time ago. Other than that its Ninja Turtles and Japanese Ninja shows. We do have fun! Check out Vanilla Ice Project and his new show Mystery Rides on DIY and HGTV. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, & RATE! Love ya! In this episode Vanilla Ice challenges me to...
2020-02-0700 minThe Marty Ray Project: ChatsJim Vest- Hall of Fame, Hank Jr., Hulk Hogan, Cash, and BB KingIn this one we chat with each other and get into everything from Jim's illustrious career as a player and producer and also a glimpse at some of the people that he and I have met along our journey. He's met far more than me. We talk about everything from Country Music Hall Of Fame to Hulk Hogan calling him and asking him to help him break his daughter Brooke into the business. It's a good one. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Share with anyone you see walking down the street. Love ya!
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