
In this episode, we sit down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for a wide-ranging conversation on what it’s really like leading one of America’s fastest-growing cities.We talk candidly about the challenges of...


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The XPLR.NASH Podcast is your inside look at the successes, struggles, and stories of the people shaping Nashville. From restaurant owners and farmers to musicians and business leaders, we dive into the real journeys behind the brands and personalities that make Music City thrive. We’re not just talking about the wins—we’re exploring the failures, the lessons learned, and the resilience it takes to succeed in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
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XPLR.NASH Podcast is hosted by XPLR.NASH. The show has published 628 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A City in Motion: Freddie O'Connell on Nashville’s Future" (22 December 2025, 44 minutes), "From Philly to Nashville: The Story Behind It’z a Philly Thing" (4 November 2025, 41 minutes), and "From Cancer to Pitmaster: The Brazen Que Story" (29 October 2025, 73 minutes).
XPLR.NASH Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 628 episodes.
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In this episode, we sit down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for a wide-ranging conversation on what it’s really like leading one of America’s fastest-growing cities.We talk candidly about the challenges of...

What happens when a Philly native runs track at TSU, falls in love with Nashville, and decides the city deserves a real cheesesteak? On this episode of The XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Z, owner of It’z a Philly...

They built one of Tennessee’s best barbecue spots out of pure grit, faith, and heart ❤️ Nick and Kendra from Brazen Q in Livingston, TN, share their incredible story — from being house parents helping at-risk kids to...

Glenn Jacobs — known to millions around the world as Kane from WWE — sits down with XPLR.NASH to talk about life after the ring, leadership, and what it means to serve Tennessee. In this conversation, Glenn opens up...

Small Space, Huge Success: The Gold’s Deli StoryGeorge Kougias went from Boston restaurant life to launching Gold’s Deli in Columbia, Tennessee, inside a tiny 275 sq ft shop. In this episode, we get real about starting...

BlackBox Ice Cream – From Food Truck to Nashville Favorite 🍦What happens when a touring musician and a Disney-trained artist team up to create Nashville’s most adventurous ice cream shop? You get BlackBox Ice Cream.In...

Inside the Champion Mindset with Brandon Curry On this episode of the XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Nashville native and 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry. From his early football days at MTSU to becoming one of the...

From Cupcakes to Tequila: Ivey Childers’ Southbound Journey 🌵🥃From running one of Nashville’s most beloved bakeries to creating an award-winning tequila brand, Ivey Childers has reinvented herself in the most...

In this episode of the XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Andy Lang — Army veteran, former Green Beret, and founder of Leatherwood Distillery in Clarksville, TN.We talk about:Making Skittles wine during deployment in...

Go behind the scenes with Anas, the creator of Nashville Hidden Gems, as he shares the real story of how he built one of Nashville’s most unique food and culture accounts. In this episode, we talk about: How Nashville...

Join us on the XPLR.NASH podcast for an inspiring conversation with Kalani, the creator behind “Kalani Ghost Hunter,” as he shares his incredible journey from a Tennessee state job to building a viral platform with...

Welcome to the XPLR.NASH Podcast! In this special episode, we sit down with Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton to reveal the real secrets behind Tennessee’s ongoing success. Discover what truly sets Tennessee...

Welcome to the XPLR.NASH Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Rey Bello—a Venezuelan immigrant whose journey from starting over in Nashville to hosting some of the city’s most exclusive culinary events is nothing...

In this episode of the XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Chris Blair, the founder of The Listening Room — one of Nashville’s most beloved venues and songwriter stages. Chris opens up about why prioritizing artists and...

In this episode, we sit down with Akki Grover — the owner and operating partner behind Sindoore and Jashan in Nashville, Tennessee. Both restaurants have earned coveted spots on Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat in the...

Jam-Packed Success: The Story of Farmstead Nashville w/ Gary BaronJoin us on the XPLR.NASH Podcast as we sit down with Gary Baron, the mastermind behind Farmstead Nashville and the former Nashville Jam Company. Discover...

Twenty-five musicians. One stairwell. One chaotic take. That’s where the journey began for Chris Ruediger and the now-viral 615 House. In this episode, Chris sits down to unpack the wild story behind their most iconic...

Tech, Beards, and Laughs: Joel Beasley’s Journey from CTO to Comedy Join us on this fascinating journey with Joel Beasley, the mind behind Modern CTO, a podcast that dives deep into the tech world, leadership, and...

In this episode of the XPLR.NASH10 podcast, we sit down with filmmaker and creative mastermind Jordan. From his first time shooting out of a helicopter to working on WWE documentaries and navigating the wild world of...

In this episode of the Explore Nash Podcast, Stuart Deming sits down with Nashville native and longtime collaborator Joe Penna for one of our most honest and personal conversations yet. From growing up across Middle...
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Mayor of Knox County (TN), Knox County (TN) Mayor's Office
professor of international law and global governance, Alterra Mountain Company
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Speaker of the state House, Precordial Thump
Executive Vice President and General Manager of World Wide Technology Raceway, World Wide Technology Raceway
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