Two hardcore kids nerding out about Steve Earle and all things country, folk, rock, and Americana. Join Tyler Short (Inclination, Constraint, LDB) and Brian Wallace (Perfect World, Halfacre Gunroom) as they journey through every Steve Earle album, with several twists, turns, and adjacent records along the way. If you like your music with a heavy dose of class consciousness, this is the podcast for you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTwo hardcore kids nerding out about Steve Earle and all things country, folk, rock, and Americana. Join Tyler Short (Inclination, Constraint, LDB) and Brian Wallace (Perfect World, Halfacre Gunroom) as they journey through every Steve Earle album, with several twists, turns, and adjacent records along the way.
Recent episodes include "High, Low, and In Between" (1 October 2026, 78 minutes), "Tennessee" (13 August 2026, 75 minutes), and "Delta Momma Blues" (12 June 2026, 100 minutes).
Hardcore Troubadour publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 101 minutes.
Booking probability for Hardcore Troubadour is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hardcore Troubadour requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hardcore Troubadour's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #25
The NPCs that spawn at large rock festivals. Fred Durst and John Cena: tremendous humans. Oh, and Townes Van Zandt's "High, Low, and In Between," featuring the song he was most proud of. "Heaven ain't bad but you don't...
Episode #24
Our Lucero correspondent Tom Sheehan is back and we're talking "Tennessee," the phenomenal 2002 record that put the band on the map. It's been a while since we were 19.
Episode #23
Tied Down Fest, Knicks in the Finals, and Townes Van Zandt's fourth studio album, recorded in NYC. What more can you ask for? Also, did you know that Jakob Dylan's dad played music too?
Episode #22
Our Lucero correspondent Tom Sheehan joins us to talk about Lucero's self-titled LP and the record release show where Brian became a man. "And there ain't nothin' left for me in Tennessee."
Episode #21
Let's talk about Townes Van Zandt's self-titled album. Not sad. Just hopeless. Text your friends and tell them you love them. RIP Bo Lueders. RIP Andy Kaufman.
Episode #20
Our friend Tom Sheehan is here, and we are starting our deep dive into Lucero with the Attic Tapes. Join us as we talk about growing up in Memphis, sweating your ass off, and feeling intimidated at the record store...
Episode #19
In this episode we discuss the life of the late great Blaze Foley through the lens of "Blaze," Ethan Hawke's 2018 film about his life. Come hang out in the tree house, we promise we won't make you listen to Good Clean...
Episode #18
We're back and we're discussing "Our Mother The Mountain," Townes Van Zandt's second studio album and probably his goofiest release. We hate ICE. We love BD Wong and Wayne's World.
Episode #17
We're joined by Louisville's own Patrick Ryan (aka Moe) for a deep dive into Nebraska 82, Bruce Springsteen's recently released multi-disc set covering demos, outtakes, Electric Nebraska, a new live recording, and a...
Episode #16
Join us as we spend a lot of time talking about For The Children in Boston, and a little bit of time talking about Townes Van Zandt's 1968 debut studio album. Also: traumatic brain injuries, misplaced nostalgia for the...
Episode #15
We have the absolute pleasure this week of chatting with our friend and brother, Aaron DuRall. Aaron talks to us about growing up in Joplin, Missouri, finding his voice in hardcore and in country music, and what...
Episode #14
This episode has it all: clowning on the Blood Brothers, extensive gig talk, random Memphis anecdotes, and a deep dive on 2005's Johnny Cash biopic, Walk The Line. Honestly, this movie is even better than you remember...
Episode #13
The world is bleak. We jump into the abyss and still find some things to laugh about. Also, Steve does a couple of interesting Tom Petty and Clash covers, and a Dutch DJ makes a remix of "Copperheard Road" that is so...
Episode #12
Today we're exploring the most recent of Steve's tribute records, 2022's "Jerry Jeff," dedicated to the incredible Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker. Also, this podcast is now fully endorsed by the Grocery Store Straight Edge...
Episode #11
Our special guest for today's Record Club is Zane Pugh, who sings for the killer San Antonio band, Hardside. Join us as we discuss Alan Jackson's "Here in the Real World," Gillian Welch's "Hell Among the Yearlings," and...
Episode #10
Join us as we take a look at the two records that book-ended Justin Townes Earle's short but incredible career: Yuma and The Saint of Lost Causes. "She'd talk about Mississippi Still don't know how it is Any place could...
Episode #9
Not an easy listen today, as we explore Steve's tribute to his son Justin Townes Earle. Also, being absolutely gigged out but loving every minute of it. Walk up the FDR with us, singing and clapping our hands.
Episode #8
This record from 2020 has some songs that belong in the American folk canon. Full stop. Join us as we talk about labor history, black lung, what they did/didn't teach us in school, Pope Francis, and Chuck Yeager arguing...
Episode #7
We're joined by our special guest Nate Hardy (Highway Eyes, Infinite Electric Tattoo) to hang out and discuss some excellent records by The Band, Wilco, and Richard Buckner. Also, alienating your friends by obsessing...
Episode #6
Join us as we discuss "Without Getting Killed or Caught," a fantastic documentary about the life of Guy Clark (and Susanna Clark and Townes Van Zandt). Also, Vinnie Stigma, Cincinnati Hardcore, Mahmoud Khalil, and a...
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Columbia University graduate and former ICE detainee, Palestinian Activist
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