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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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 modern politics, building and maintaining public trust, and what Mayor O’Connell has learned during his time in office. The conversation dives deep into Nashville’s transit future, East…
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 Thing, to talk about how he turned a single food trailer into one of Nashville’s most talked-about spots for authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks — now serving daily from a permanent…
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 surviving cancer, building a restaurant from the ground up, and learning how to keep their dream alive through community, consistency, and good food. They talk about: 🔥 The…
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 about his 30-year wrestling career, what it was like joining the WWE Hall of Fame, his journey to becoming Mayor of Knox County, and how faith and family keep him grounded. He also…
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 small, serving quality over quantity, and building a deli that often sells out by mid-afternoon. George shares honest lessons on staffing, menu focus, catering at scale, handling…
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 this episode of the XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Alex and Holly, the husband-and-wife team behind BlackBox. Their story is one of creativity, resilience, and community — from…
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 best bodybuilders in the world, Brandon shares how discipline, visualization, and staying present shaped his career. We dive into his training philosophy, how he balances family and…
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 inspiring way. 🌟In this episode of the XPLR Podcast, Ivey shares her Southbound Journey—from Tennessee to Mexico—where she built Southbound Tequila, a brand rooted in quality, creativity,…
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 IraqBuilding a distillery from scratch with just $100KWhiskey, bourbon, and the secrets behind Snake Eater BourbonNavigating insane alcohol tax lawsHis journey through PTSD and…
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 Hidden Gems started with local food tours and grew during a massive wave of new Nashvillians. The importance of community, authenticity, and telling YOUR story as a business or…
