God's Country

Jason Phelps joins Reid and Dan Isbell after an unforgettable week chasing elk and antelope in Utah with Luke Combs and friends. The founder of Phelps Game Calls breaks down the calling strategies that consistently bring bulls within bow range—and the common mistakes that keep hunters from getting it done. Jason shares the incredible story of calling in a 370-inch bull that helped put Phelps Game Calls on the map, explains the difference between location and challenge bugles, and reveals why woodsmanship matters more than owning the latest hunting gear. He also gives practical advice for Southern and first-time elk hunters who want to plan a DIY public-land hunt out West. Plus, Reid and Dan recap their Utah antelope hunts, share the wild story of a stolen cellular trail camera that kept sending photos to its owner, and announce the winner of their huge subscriber giveaway. In this episode: Hunting elk in Utah with Luke Combs and Jason Phelps Jason’s most humbling elk-hunting season The story behind his record-class 370-inch bull How a civil engineer created Phelps Game Calls Location bugles versus challenge bugles The elk-calling mistakes most hunters make Why expensive hunting gear won’t replace woodsmanship How beginners can plan a DIY public-land elk hunt Reid and Dan’s Utah antelope hunt The unbelievable stolen Tactacam story The $1,000+ subscriber giveaway winner If you love elk hunting, turkey hunting, public-land adventures, country music and the outdoors, subscribe to God’s Country and join The Brothers Hunt every week. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a comment: What is the first Western hunt you would choose—elk, mule deer or antelope? God’s Country is hosted by Reid and Dan Isbell, also known as The Brothers Hunt. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100K GIVEAWAY EPISODE Reid and Dan Isbell celebrate 100K FOLLOWERS with their biggest giveaway yet and pay a heartfelt musical tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton.The brothers are giving one lucky fan thousands of dollars’ worth of gear— Listen through the end of the episode to find out how to enter! Reid and Dan also summon Kacey Musgraves to Country Music Court, relive their disastrous $500 Nashville steakhouse experience and discover Snoop Dogg’s $10,000-a-month ice cream job. Plus, they explain how a family trip to see Paw Patrol cost nearly $100, why deer destroyed their entire sunflower field and how dream hunting trips feel different once you have a wife and kids waiting at home. You’ll also hear Grandy's late-night story involving 87 doves, an improvised “What You Mad At?” rap and one important reminder: if you’re mad at your grandma, you might be the problem. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for weekly conversations about country music, hunting, faith, family and plenty of brotherly chaos. TO ENTER THE 100K GIVEAWAY: Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt YouTube channel and comment on this episode with your favorite God’s Country podcast story from the past three years. https://youtu.be/1ISLcFfXlf8 #TheBrothersHunt #GodsCountryPodcast #DollyParton #CountryMusic #HuntingPodcastTBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wyatt McCubbin joins The Brothers Hunt, also known as Dan and Reid Isbell, on God’s Country for an episode packed with country music history, hilarious stories and an inside look at the life of a Nashville songwriter.Wyatt shares how he went from working in small-town country radio to writing songs recorded by artists like Zach Top, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson and Jon Pardi. He also opens up about his friendship with country music legend Marty Stuart, the story behind his Grand Ole Opry debut and what it was like helping create Zach Top’s breakout sound.The guys also get into Wyatt’s Ohio upbringing, his love for traditional country music, the realities of chasing songs in Nashville and plenty of stories that probably shouldn’t have made it onto the air.If you love classic country, songwriting stories, hunting, the outdoors and conversations that feel more like hanging around deer camp, this episode is for you. Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for new episodes of God’s Country every week, featuring country artists, hit songwriters and outdoorsmen sharing the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #WyattMcCubbin #ZachTop #GodsCountryPodcast #TheBrothersHunt #CountryMusic #Songwriter #MartyStuart TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**GIVEAWAY ON YOUTUBE** On this week’s God’s Country Podcast, Dan and Reid Isbell (The Brothers Hunt) defend Luke Combs attire at St. Andrews, discuss the unwritten rules of golf and officially deliver their verdict. The Brothers Hunt also break down the fastest ways to get permanently banned from deer camp, share the story of Jameson Rodgers earning a lifetime open invitation and how they are getting ready for Tennessee’s velvet deer season. Plus, Dan attempts to explain how a vasectomy works and they ask their listeners to comment below for the chance to win a Grizzly cooler. The brothers close things out with hunting “Would You Rather,” including an impossible decision involving a giant buck, viral glory and taking your kids hunting. In this episode: • Luke Combs’ St. Andrews golf outfit controversy • Country Music Court delivers its verdict • The unwritten rules of golf-course attire • Dan’s completely unqualified vasectomy explanation• A near-death bench-press story• How to get banned—or invited back—to deer camp • Jameson Rodgers’ mature-buck decision at Mossy Oak • Tennessee velvet season and hunting-property preparation • Hunting “Would You Rather” questions • A Grizzly cooler giveaway Subscribe to The Brothers Hunt for new episodes of God’s Country, country music stories, hunting conversations and plenty of brotherly chaos every week. TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson gave Corey Kent advice that helped change the direction of his life. In this episode of God’s Country, Corey joins The Brothers Hunt to tell those stories—and opens up about getting fired with a new baby at home, leaving Nashville, building a life in Texas, and redefining what success really means. Corey shares how he handed Garth Brooks a burned CD containing the only three songs he had written, why he confidently claimed they were ready for country radio, and the life-changing message Garth later sent him. He also remembers singing with Willie Nelson as a teenager and receiving the advice that first sent him to Nashville. The conversation goes deeper into faith, family, fatherhood, hunting, and the emotional moment Corey experienced on his family’s Oklahoma land before delivering his grandfather’s eulogy. Plus, he talks about “Wild as Her,” his upcoming album Heartland Rock N Roll, working with Jason Aldean, and why he plans to live his life in seasons. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Corey Kent 04:00 Why Corey and his wife had a fourth child 07:20 Getting fired with a new baby at home 09:20 Leaving Nashville for Texas 14:00 What You Mad At? 17:20 The rising cost of Corey’s party barn 25:00 Hunting, public land and chasing adventure 31:00 Parenting and embracing the season you’re in 34:20 Redefining success and building a full table 39:20 Corey remembers his grandfather 44:20 The deer that appeared before the eulogy 48:00 Corey Can: The Game 53:00 Corey’s journey through Nashville and Texas 54:30 Singing with Willie Nelson 57:15 Handing Garth Brooks a burned CD 58:30 Garth’s life-changing advice 1:03:30 Putting music in its proper place 1:05:20 Why Corey lets the best song win 1:07:00 Heartland Rock N Roll and Corey’s influences 1:11:00 Why playing live means everything 1:15:20 Contentment, ambition and life after music 1:20:00 “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices