The Real Roots Radio Podcast

#57 - Tim Surrett of Balsam Range joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Tim Surrett is a memebr of the award-winning, Balsam Range, who has a decades-long career in both bluegrass and gospel music. He talks with Daniel about quarantine-life, Balsam Range's tendencies to push the musical envelope, and how bluegrass music brings people together. He also talks about the band's new single, "The Richest Man."

#56 - Here's to Your Health: Rural Health Clinics of Greene County

Here’s to Your Health provides valuable information from Dr. Kevin Sharrett, for the betterment of our personal and community health, brought to you by the Rural Health Clinics of Greene Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sharrett chats with Roy about these new Rural Health Clinics, and testing for COVID-19 (including antibody testing) at the local level.

#55 - Tall Tales From The Road: Ronnie Milsap drives a car!

Let’s hear a Tall Tale From the Road -- The Music and Memories of our very own, Chubby Howard. Chubby talks about meeting Ronnie Milsap, and about the time Ronnie Milsap got pulled over while driving a car! You won't believe this tall tale!

#54 - Gov. Mike DeWine joins Roy Hatfield to share the latest on COVID-19 in Ohio

Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine joins Roy Hatfield to discuss Ohio response to the coronavirus. They talk about ramping up testing, the precautions we all need to take as Ohio reopens, what to expect regarding non-contact summer sports, and more!

#53 - Alex Leach joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Alex Leach became enamored with bluegrass music at a young age. From hosting a bluegrass radio program at age nine to playing the Grand Ole Opry as a member of The Clinch Mountain Boys, Alex Leach has done a little bit of it all in the world of bluegrass. Now, he is striking out on his own with The Alex Leach Band! Learn about his songwriting, his passion for traditional bluegrass, and his new single, "Take The Long Way Home."

#52 - Brett the Vet: Bull castration, dog adoption, and raccoon evacuation!

Let’s check in with Brett the Vet of Veterinary Associates to hear about some of his adventures with our four-legged friends. Dr Brett checks in, live on location from one of our area farms. He chats bull castration, dog adoption, and raccoon evacuation!

#51 - Jimmy Fortune joins Garry Cohn

Veteran broadcaster, Garry Cohn visits with Jimmy Fortune of The Statler Brothers. Jimmy talks about how he joined the Hall of Fame quartet, memories of Harold Reid, his successful solo career, and even shares his experience of faith.

#50 - Boomers & Beyond: Adventure Songs for the Virtual Seniorpalooza

Boomers & Beyond delivers pertinent information for our senior population, brought to you by the Greene County Council on Aging. Karen provides more updates about how the GCCOA is moving their annual Seniorpalooza event online this year, including listening for "Adventure Songs" on Real Roots Radio! Learn more by listening to this episode, and by visiting gccoa.org/seniorpalooza.

#49 - Vince Gill joins The Chubby Howard Show

Tyler Fairburn and Chubby Howard always have fun on The Chubby Howard Show, and you never know who is going to drop by or give them a call! Country Music Hall of Famer, Vince Gill has been a leader in country music and beyond for four decades. He called in to visit with Chubby and Tyler on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020. They discussed his work with Pure Prairie League and The Time Jumpers, how special the Grand Ole Opry is to him, his love of guitar playing, and more!

#48 - Paul Franklin joins The Chubby Howard Show

Tyler Fairburn and Chubby Howard always have fun on The Chubby Howard Show, and you never know who is going to drop by or give them a call! Paul Franklin is one of Nashville's most revered steel guitarists, and he and Chubby are lifelong friends. He called to talk shop with Chubby and Tyler on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020. They chatted about steel guitars, working with everyone from Barbara Mandrell to the Time Jumpers, and how Paul and Chubby met back in the day. If you're a steel guitar fan, you do not want to miss this episode!