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The Hook Podcast

The Hook Podcast 85 Episodes Feb 28, 2026

The Hook Podcast takes listeners into the world of country music songwriting. Hosts Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner interview Nashville songwriters about the stories behind hit songs. Each episode explores the creative process and inspirations that shape the music. It offers an insider look at how country songs are made.

Episodes

Jerry Flowers | 20 Years Play Bass with Keith Urban + Writing “House Party,” “Kinfolks” & More
Jerry Flowers | 20 Years Play Bass with Keith Urban + Writing “House Party,” “Kinfolks” & More Feb 28, 2026 01:25:58 Jerry Flowers joins The Hook Podcast to share stories from his 20-year run as Keith Urban’s touring bass player and life on the road with The Chicks and Counting Crows.We also dive into the songwriting side — including how he helped create hits like “House Party,” “Kinfolks,” “Outskirts,” and “Raised On It” with Sam Hunt, “Do I Make You Wanna” with Billy Currington, and songs recorded by Dustin Ly
Logan Mize | 20 Years of Songs, “Who Didn’t,” “Better Off Gone” and Touring the Country in a Chevy Wagon
Logan Mize | 20 Years of Songs, “Who Didn’t,” “Better Off Gone” and Touring the Country in a Chevy Wagon Feb 4, 2026 01:06:14 Country singer-songwriter Logan Mize joins The Hook Podcast to reflect on his 20-year journey in Nashville, the stories behind fan favorites like “Who Didn’t,” “Better Off Gone,” and “Grew Apart,” and what he’s learned along the way. Logan also talks about his upcoming tour in his Chevy station wagon, new music on the way, and what this next chapter of his career looks like.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jo
Seth Ennis | Writing “Amen” for Shaboozey & Jelly Roll + The Stories Behind Dylan Scott’s “Hooked” and more!
Seth Ennis | Writing “Amen” for Shaboozey & Jelly Roll + The Stories Behind Dylan Scott’s “Hooked” and more! Nov 5, 2025 01:04:17 Songwriter and artist Seth Ennis joins The Hook Podcast to talk about his new hit “Amen” for Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. Seth shares the wild story of how he came up with the idea for Dylan Scott’s smash “Hooked,”. The story behind his latest viral hit, "See Through" with The Band Camino. Seth also talks about writing with Ashley Cooke, Dylan Marlowe, and more.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Ki
Christian Yancey | Ole Miss Athlete Turned Nashville Songwriter for Josh Ross & Austin Snell
Christian Yancey | Ole Miss Athlete Turned Nashville Songwriter for Josh Ross & Austin Snell Oct 9, 2025 01:03:09 Nashville songwriter Christian Yancey joins The Hook Podcast to share his journey from hurdler at Ole Miss to writing songs for artists like Josh Ross and Austin Snell. Christian talks about how “Hate How You Look” found its way to Josh Ross, and how it almost didn't even get written. The stories behind some of his favorite co-writes, and his dream writing session with HARDY.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey J
Heath Warren | Writing for Bailey Zimmerman, Josh Ross, Nate Smith & Chase Rice
Heath Warren | Writing for Bailey Zimmerman, Josh Ross, Nate Smith & Chase Rice Sep 25, 2025 01:04:50 Songwriter, Heath Warren joined the show and talked about how special it is that his hit, “Rock and a Hard Place” continues to be a massive song. Warren also talked about what it’s like writing songs for Bailey Zimmerman and the journey that he’s been on. Warren also mentioned how exciting it is to have a song on Madden 26.
Ben Johnson: Star of Netflix’s “Hitmakers”, songwriter for Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, & More
Ben Johnson: Star of Netflix’s “Hitmakers”, songwriter for Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, & More Sep 12, 2025 00:57:43 Songwriter Ben Johnson joined Brailey and Kevin and talked about being part of the cast of Netflix’s new hit show “Hitmakers.” Ben also talked about what it was like writing a No. 1 song for Jelly Roll as well as “Bar None” for Jordan Davis. Ben also broke down how songs that were cut by Morgan Wallen, Dustin Lynch, and Bailey Zimmerman came together.
Ben Williams: Writing for Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman & More
Ben Williams: Writing for Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman & More Aug 28, 2025 00:58:58 On the 100th episode of The Hook Podcast, Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner are joined by songwriter Ben Williams. The fellas talked with Ben about his hit songs with Megan Maroney. What’s it like having a song that features Kenny Chesney? Ben also talked about releasing a new song with Walker Hayes and Kane Brown.
Whats really going on with The Hook Podcast?
Whats really going on with The Hook Podcast? Aug 26, 2025 00:03:09 Brailey and Kevin are back to tell you all about where they have been and what's really going on with the podcast, including a big announcement.
2024 Year in Review
2024 Year in Review Jan 1, 2025 00:58:06 Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner recapped the year of country music and concerts they attended this year. The guys talked about their favorite moments and songs from 2024!
Dylan Marlowe Album Reaction Special
Dylan Marlowe Album Reaction Special Nov 11, 2024 00:53:57 Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones reacted and broke down Dylan Marlowe's new album, "Mid-Twenties Crisis." The guys talked about their favorite songs from the album.
Rascal Flatts Reunite
Rascal Flatts Reunite Oct 5, 2024 01:07:59 Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner reacted to the news of Rascal Flatts getting back together as they get ready to tour once again. Kissner talked about how much Rascal Flatts impacted country music. The guys closed out the show having a song draft of their favorite Rascal Flatts songs.
Post Malone Album Reaction Special (Long Bed)
Post Malone Album Reaction Special (Long Bed) Aug 18, 2024 00:35:56 Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones are back to react to the second set of songs that Post Malone dropped on his "Long Bed" edition of "F-1 Trillion." The guys discussed which songs they liked the best and which songs they think could impact country radio immediately.

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