Mike Dungan is the Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville which has artist from Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and more. He talks about discovering Luke Bryan and having to tell him he didn’t have a good enough song for a single on his album. He also talks about seeing Darius Rucker play with Hootie and the Blowfish and being the first one to think he should do a country record and then getting him to. He also talks about breaking Rick Springfield “Jessie’s Girl” and when to expect new music from Sam Hunt. 

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Mike Dungan is the Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville which has artist from Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and more. He talks about discovering Luke Bryan and having to tell him he didn’t have a good enough song for a single on his album. He also talks about seeing Darius Rucker play with Hootie and the Blowfish and being the first one to think he should do a country record and then getting him to. He also talks about breaking Rick Springfield “Jessie’s Girl” and when to expect new music from Sam Hunt.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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#188 - Mike Dungan - Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville: How Stapleton met Timberlake, Discovering Luke Bryan and Breaking Rick Springfield

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Bobby and Eddie share their Top 10 country artists right now.  They decide to do it as a true 10-to-1 countdown, which leads to a few quick switches, disagreements, and some “how is he that low?” reactions as they compare lists and explain their rankings. Then Bobby weighs in on the latest Country Music Headlines about Florida Georgia Line possibly getting back together and what that would actually mean in 2026, plus their reaction to Maren Morris’ criticism of country music and the conversation it’s sparked. And they address the big question floating around: are The Raging Idiots done, or is something else going on?

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Bobby and Eddie share their Top 10 country artists right now.&nbsp; They decide to do it as a true 10-to-1 countdown, which leads to a few quick switches, disagreements, and some &ldquo;how is he that low?&rdquo; reactions as they compare lists and explain their rankings. Then Bobby weighs in on the latest Country Music Headlines about Florida Georgia Line possibly getting back together and what that would actually mean in 2026, plus their reaction to Maren Morris&rsquo; criticism of country music and the conversation it&rsquo;s sparked. And they address the big question floating around: are The Raging Idiots done, or is something else going on?
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#570 - Bobby and Eddie Rank Their Top 10 Country Artists Right Now + Bobby's Thoughts on FGL Getting Back Together + Are The Raging Idiots Broken Up? + Reaction to Maren Morris' Criticism of Country Music 

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Bobby and Caitlin finally sit down for a pregnancy Q&A, pulling from the questions they’ve been saving and answering the stuff people actually want to know: what’s surprised them, what’s been tougher than expected, and what they’re most excited (and nervous) about as the due date gets closer. They also get into a surprisingly heated debate: is it a “nursery,” a “baby bedroom,” or are we overthinking this already? Caitlin breaks down how sleep has been going in the third trimester (with the sleep scores to prove it), how acid reflux is changing the day-to-day, and what “no-sleep season” is starting to look like in real time. And yes, they address the big question everyone keeps asking: the baby’s name. They explain why they’re keeping it under wraps and what it’ll take for that secret to slip.

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Bobby and Caitlin finally sit down for a pregnancy Q&amp;A, pulling from the questions they&rsquo;ve been saving and answering the stuff people actually want to know: what&rsquo;s surprised them, what&rsquo;s been tougher than expected, and what they&rsquo;re most excited (and nervous) about as the due date gets closer. They also get into a surprisingly heated debate: is it a &ldquo;nursery,&rdquo; a &ldquo;baby bedroom,&rdquo; or are we overthinking this already? Caitlin breaks down how sleep has been going in the third trimester (with the sleep scores to prove it), how acid reflux is changing the day-to-day, and what &ldquo;no-sleep season&rdquo; is starting to look like in real time. And yes, they address the big question everyone keeps asking: the baby&rsquo;s name. They explain why they&rsquo;re keeping it under wraps and what it&rsquo;ll take for that secret to slip.
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#569 - Bobby & Caitlin Do a Pregnancy Q&A: “Nursery” vs. “Baby Bedroom” Debate + Why the Baby’s Name Is Staying Secret + Sleep Scores, Acid Reflux, and No-Sleep Season 

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Bobby goes down a Stephen King rabbit hole after watching "The Life of Chuck" and realizing how many movies King wrote or inspired that he didn’t even know were Stephen King and he shares the titles that surprised him most. The conversation also hits on what everyone’s currently watching, including a quick detour into a new show Brandon’s starting and a documentary that gets the room talking. Then it flips into concert talk with a rapid-fire questionnaire: best live shows, what it’s like seeing an artist from the very front row, and the painful question of who's an artist you loved until you finally saw them live. They wrap by breaking down the easiest ways to ruin a concert fast, from bad sound to drunk people to the little crowd habits that can kill the vibe for everyone.


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Bobby goes down a Stephen King rabbit hole after watching "The Life of Chuck" and realizing how many movies King wrote or inspired that he didn&rsquo;t even know were Stephen King and he shares the titles that surprised him most. The conversation also hits on what everyone&rsquo;s currently watching, including a quick detour into a new show Brandon&rsquo;s starting and a documentary that gets the room talking. Then it flips into concert talk with a rapid-fire questionnaire: best live shows, what it&rsquo;s like seeing an artist from the very front row, and the painful question of who's an artist you loved until you finally saw them live. They wrap by breaking down the easiest ways to ruin a concert fast, from bad sound to drunk people to the little crowd habits that can kill the vibe for everyone.
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#568 - Bobby on Movies You Didn't Know Were Stephen King Stories!  +  An Artist We Loved Until We Saw Them Live + Easiest Way to Ruin a Concert

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#188 - Mike Dungan - Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville: How Stapleton met Timberlake, Discovering Luke Bryan and Breaking Rick Springfield

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