Just Being ERNEST

ERNEST is back in the studio to close out Season 3 with a solo episode. He starts things off by laying down his thoughts on some certain Christmas songs, talking about his passion for virtual reality, and opening up about his current "no alcohol" streak.Next, Ern dives into his new single, Flower Shops (out everywhere now!), as he explains how the song came to be, what it means to him, and how Morgan Wallen ended up on the song with him. Then, he shares some appreciation for his fans, drops s...

Ask and you shall receive. This week's guest is our most requested guest, and he truly needs no introduction. But just in case you don't know... He's a good ole boy from Knoxville, one of Ern's best friends, and he was recently voted Country Music's favorite male artist: MORGAN WALLENBuckle up for a trip down memory lane to kick the episode off. Ern and Morgan dive into some talk about their old high school baseball days where they used to face off regularly; from Morgan and his team trolling...

This week's guest is a BIG Kevin Costner fan, a new mother, wife of Chris Lane, and star of The Bachelor's 20th season: LAUREN LANEErn and Lauren kick off the episode with some discussion about Yellowstone and Kevin Costner. Then, the two new parents discuss the different aspects of raising a kid, such as drinking more and sleeping less. They follow that up with some laughs about the trouble they got into in high school, Ern's security breach at a Nelly concert, and Ern lays out a hilarious s...

The Big Loud Shirt, Craig Wiseman, is back in the studio for Part 2! What you will realize in Part 2 is that Craig's last name is quite fitting, as he is one extremely wise man.Part 2 kicks off with laughs about PR training and the inspiration and soul that goes into songwriting. Then, Ern and Craig dive into some of Craig's biggest hits, such as "Live Like You Were Dying" and "The Good Stuff." Craig explains how each of those songs came to be and what the process of writing them was like. Ne...

This weeks guest is a Nashville Music icon, songwriter & producer, owner of Big Loud record label, and The Big Loud Shirt himself: CRAIG WISEMANThis episode is a two-parter, so don't worry, there is more of Craig's wisdom to come. The two kick off the episode by talking about the first time Craig heard ERNEST/Sno rap, a funny story of Ern breaking the bank on a Los Angeles visit, and the genius of Craig's songwriting ability. Next, Craig talks about the beginning of his time in Nashville,...

This week's guest is a fellow Big Loud artist and a JBE first-timer. He sucks at What Are The Odds, is a new father, and uses sayings you have never heard in your life: CHRIS LANEAll of our episodes are special, but this one hits a little different for some reason! You’ll have a six-pack by the end of this we promise. Chris and Ern kick off the episode with a discussion about both being very new fathers, wine night, and Chris’ injury-prone behavior on the softball field. Next, they discuss Ch...

This weeks guest is an award-winning stand-up comedian, TikTok superstar, comedy sketch artist, and an all-around good guy: JOHN CRISTThis episode Ern and John jump into conversation on some serious topics that we can ALL relate to, but naturally, the two sprinkle hilarious comedic relief throughout. Some of those topics include: shame, shedding childhood trauma and lies, the Amish, the struggle of comparison, being “right," and learning to get out of the never-ending rat race and actually en...

It's not a Bones day, it's a Bones week! Just Being ERNEST is back for Season 3, and the first guest of the season is iconic radio host, American Idol mentor, Dancing With The Stars Champion, and the main character in his very own TV show: BOBBY BONESThese two kick it off with a discussion on country music: The evolution of the genre, the "that ain't country" delusion, and what it takes to push the envelope. Next, Bobby shares some of his struggles upon arriving in Nashville, how he had to ac...

This weeks guest is a PGA tour golfer, fashion icon, country clubs' favorite headache, and most importantly, he could be ERNEST's father: JOHN DALYThis week we have a surprise episode, which brings the potential for some life-altering surprises... Father and son kick off the episode by discussing JD's love for music, golf, and drinking, and how all three of those go hand in hand. Next, the two explore the likelihood that they might actually be father and son, JD's first time being drunk, and ...

This week's guest is a veteran NFL linebacker and a fellow Nashville podcaster. It's one half of Bussin' With The Boys: WILL COMPTONTo start, there is an elephant in the room, and it gets address right away as the two discuss the Mount Busmore graphic recently created by Will and the Bussin' With The Boys podcast. Next, they discuss their adolescence and swap stories of some of their more memorable moments as kids; from drinking dip spit to saving lives as a lifeguard. Then, Ern shares his ap...

ERNEST is back in the studio solo, and this episode is all about catching up on Ern's recent shows, fatherhood, and fan questions.The episode kicks off with some Goody's good news, and Ern shares his experience performing at The Ryman recently, and what it meant to him as a musician. He then catches us up on how Fatherhood has been, some of the recent shows he has played, and why he has a new nemesis in Nashville, Will Compton. ERNEST closes out the episode with some discussion on writer's bl...

Guess who's back! This guest has recorded more hours with ERNEST than anyone else, and now he's brought us our longest episode yet. Lock in for 2 hours: JELLY ROLLThe boys are locked in and ready to go. They have been drinking together for 24 hours and start off the pod recapping ERNEST's epic 4th of July party, Ern gives a shoutout to Nashville's greatest rapper, and Jelly Roll reiterates his admiration for Ern and the Big Loud crew.Next, the two talk about coming of age as a musician, the c...

This week's guest is someone you all know and love. He's a badass singer-songwriter, he's got the best mullet in Nashville, and he's your favorite podcast host: ERNESTErn is rockin' solo today for the first time in a while. It was time for him to have a moment with his ListenERNS. He starts off talking about his new facial hair, being a dad, and playing a show in Peoria last weekend. Then we take a quick scroll down Ern's IG feed and have a laugh at the hilarity of some of his recent posts. N...

Episode 34 comes with a little surprise for you listenERNS. You are all familiar with this guest from his appearances in previous episodes, but he made an unexpected stop by the studio and decided to crash the pod once again: HARDYErn was expecting to do a solo pod until HARDY walked in and decided to hang for a while. They kick off by talking about HARDY's weird sleep habit, a failed golf trip with Michael Jordan, and their upcoming summer shows together. Next, they come up with a new band n...

This week's guest was the first artist Ern ever toured with... Artist, entrepreneur, and podcaster: MIKE.Ern and Mike are quite literally rollin' from jump. Passing a blunt around the studio, they kick off the discussion by breaking down what their musical interests are at the moment, how Mike’s baseball career as a pitcher at Duke turned into a musical career, and Ernest’s experience on tour with Mike in 2019. Then Mike offers a hot take on Nashville, names his favorite spots to hang, and fi...

We are back with Episode 32! This week's guest is a 2x Platinum artist and possibly Dan Bilzerian's brother: JORDAN DAVISErn and Jordan jump in discussing their favorite artists, Jordan shooting his first animal at nine years old, and how Ernest is becoming a household name (which might be old news for some of us). Then, Jordan talks about his first few years in Nashville, and the two swap pickup lines. Next, Jordan shares how he and his college roommates were catfished by a guy they lived wi...

PART 2 with JELLY ROLL! And whoever said sequels are never as good as Part 1 was WRONG.After a little smoke to kick off Part 2, Ern & Jelly pick up right where they left off. They start by discussing the creation of Ernest's album, "Locals Only," how the "Tropical Cowboy" brand came to be, and Jelly explains the two things he CANNOT STAND about artists. Then they debate the best songwriters in Nashville, Jelly throws some praise at Big Loud, and he tells the legendary story of watching th...

This week's guest is a Nashville native, musician, reformed drug dealer, and definitely not a concrete expert: JELLY ROLLErn and Jelly kick off the episode with a hilarious story about how Jelly ruined a construction site on his way to the pod. Then, Jelly makes a bold claim about who the new country music outlaws are before remembering his own run-ins with the law. Next, Jelly drops some knowledge on the direction of his music career, why music should never be undervalued, and the importance...

This week's guest is a fellow singer/songwriter who has become a mainstay on various "Artists to Watch" lists. She's got a southern accent as pure as they come, knows her away around a farm, and started her hustle performing as a Hannah Montana impersonator: LAINEY WILSONERNEST and Lainey start things off by talking about what it was like growing up in small-town Louisiana with a population of 300 people. This leads them to reveal Ern's inability to read a map as well as the beginning of Lain...

This week's guest is the man to call if you're a touring musician, athlete, or just had a few too many drinks last night. He's your favorite athlete's favorite IV guy, he's all about his drip (IV's and fashion), and he's the unofficial Mayor of "It Nashville": ADAM BOBOBobo and ERNEST dive into why Bobo moved to Nashville, what he was up to before he launched his concierge IV company, Arete, and what it takes to make it in Nashville. Then, the two discuss how Bobo discovered this need for deh...