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Here's What We Know

Gary Scott Thomas 321 episodes Nov 4, 2026

Here's What We Know is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Gary Scott Thomas. Each episode features unscripted conversations with guests including country music artists, professional athletes, authors, and other professionals. The show aims to entertain, enlighten, and sometimes inspire listeners through authentic and unpredictable discussions. Gary Scott Thomas is just as surprised as the audience by where each conversation leads.

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In Memoriam 2026: Remembering the Country Music Legends We Lost | Once Around the Country
In Memoriam 2026: Remembering the Country Music Legends We Lost | Once Around the Country Nov 4, 2026 19:27 Send us Fan MailSome of the most important people in an industry aren't always the ones standing in the spotlight. Country music reminded us of that in 2026.This year, we lost performers whose voices were unmistakable, songwriters responsible for songs that became part of our lives, talented musicians who helped bring those songs to life, and radio personalities who made millions of mornings
Bobby Braddock: The Songwriter Behind Country’s Biggest Hits  | Once Around the Country
Bobby Braddock: The Songwriter Behind Country’s Biggest Hits | Once Around the Country Oct 28, 2026 18:13 Send us Fan MailWhat do “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “Golden Ring,” “Time Marches On,” and “I Wanna Talk About Me” have in common? Bobby Braddock wrote them all.This week on Once Around the Country, we look back at the remarkable career of one of Nashville’s greatest songwriters, from his early days growing up in Lakeland, Florida, to his years playing piano for Marty Robbins an
Brent Huff on The Rookie, Acting, Voiceovers, and His Book My Playbook for Life
Brent Huff on The Rookie, Acting, Voiceovers, and His Book My Playbook for Life Oct 21, 2026 58:46 Send us Fan MailThis week on Here’s What We Know, we sit down with Brent Huff to talk about what acting and voiceover work really take. Brent has one of those voices you recognize before your brain catches up with the face. Fans know him as Smitty on The Rookie, where he’s now in his ninth year playing the part.Brent grew up in the Ozarks and dreamed of playing in the NBA and starring in movies du
Roger Miller: The Forgotten Genius Behind ‘King of the Road’ | Once Around the Country
Roger Miller: The Forgotten Genius Behind ‘King of the Road’ | Once Around the Country Oct 14, 2026 14:29 Send us Fan MailFor everyone who has ever sung “King of the Road” at the top of their lungs without knowing the second verse.This week on Once Around the Country, Gary Scott Thomas looks back at the remarkable life of one of the most unpredictable minds in country music, Roger Miller.He wrote “Dang Me” in four minutes, recorded 16 songs in a single day, won a Grammy for “King of the Road,” and won
The Refugee Advantage: How Refugees Strengthen American Business and Communities with Dalton T. Sirmans
The Refugee Advantage: How Refugees Strengthen American Business and Communities with Dalton T. Sirmans Oct 7, 2026 48:09 Send us Fan MailWhat can refugees teach us about resilience, gratitude, work, and starting over?This week on Here’s What We Know, we sit down with Dalton T. Sirmans, author of The Refugee Advantage, to talk about the incredible stories of people who were forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives from almost nothing. We’ll talk about resilience, entrepreneurship, gratitude, and why many r
Tammy Wynette: The Tragic Life Behind the First Lady of Country Music | Once Around The Country
Tammy Wynette: The Tragic Life Behind the First Lady of Country Music | Once Around The Country Sep 30, 2026 20:53 Send us Fan MailBefore she was the First Lady of Country Music, Virginia Wynette Pugh was a little girl picking cotton in Itawamba County, Mississippi, raised by her grandparents while her mama worked in Memphis. Her daddy died before she turned one, leaving her only his instruments and stories told secondhand.Nobody looking at that childhood would have predicted Nashville. But Tammy Wynette'
The Navigator’s Letter: Love, War, and a WWII Story Hidden in Family Letters with Jan Cress Dondi
The Navigator’s Letter: Love, War, and a WWII Story Hidden in Family Letters with Jan Cress Dondi Sep 23, 2026 57:15 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a box of old family letters opens a window into one of the most dangerous chapters of World War II?This week on Here’s What We Know, we welcome author Jan Cress Dondi to talk about The Navigator’s Letter, a remarkable story built from letters, family memories, military records, and the lives of three young people whose paths were changed by war. Listen in as the c
Kenny Chesney: The Superstar I Never Saw Coming | Once Around The Country
Kenny Chesney: The Superstar I Never Saw Coming | Once Around The Country Sep 16, 2026 16:32 Send us Fan MailOur host, Gary Scott Thomas, has spent nearly 50 years in radio, and during that time he has met plenty of artists who went on to become stars. But there was one he never saw coming: Kenny Chesney.This week on Once Around the Country, Gary walks through Kenny's full journey, from a self-produced demo album sold out of the trunk of his car in Johnson City clubs to a publishing
NFL Is Back: 49ers, Rams, Chargers, Broncos & Super Bowl Picks with Mark Willard
NFL Is Back: 49ers, Rams, Chargers, Broncos & Super Bowl Picks with Mark Willard Sep 9, 2026 38:45 Send us Fan MailWho has the best shot at making the Super Bowl this NFL season?This week on Here’s What We Know, longtime Bay Area sports radio host Mark Willard joins Gary Scott Thomas to talk 49ers, Rams, Chargers, Broncos, and the teams he thinks could make a serious run this season.Mark explains why he has the Rams as his favorite in the NFC, where he sees the 49ers in the NFC West, and why he
Comedian Alex Pearlman on the Taco Bell Rant That Went Viral and Turning Anger Into Comedy
Comedian Alex Pearlman on the Taco Bell Rant That Went Viral and Turning Anger Into Comedy Sep 2, 2026 13:16 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when anger becomes funny?Alex Pearlman has built a following by saying the things many people are thinking but cannot always say themselves. His viral Mexican Pizza rant helped put him on the map, but there was a lot of work behind that moment.This week on Here’s What We Know, comedian and TikTok star Alex Pearlman talks about growing up outside Philadelphia, finding h
Remembering Dolly Parton | Once Around the Country
Remembering Dolly Parton | Once Around the Country Aug 31, 2026 13:07 Send us Fan MailWe lost the biggest star country music has ever had.This week on Once Around the Country, our host, Gary Scott Thomas, takes you back to a Saturday afternoon in Red Level, Alabama, where an eight-year-old boy stood in a plowed field, fire ants and all, as Porter Wagoner performed on a flatbed trailer and a young Dolly Parton walked onto the stage. Gary had no idea then that he was
Middle Falls Bestselling Author Shawn Inmon Opens Up About Writing, Love, and Cancer
Middle Falls Bestselling Author Shawn Inmon Opens Up About Writing, Love, and Cancer Aug 26, 2026 1:01:42 Send us Fan MailMiddle Falls Time Travel series bestselling author Shawn Inmon has been on Here's What We Know twice before, and this conversation might be the most personal one yet. In this episode, join us for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, love, creativity, and facing cancer. Shawn shares how the idea behind Middle Falls came from wondering whether we could go back in time and

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