You may not recognize him without a sundae in his hand, but joining Ern today is the Barstool Sports legend and internet icon Glenny Balls! Glenny has become an extension of Ern's tour somehow, so tune into the tour bus and hang with Glenny and Ern.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubeSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: MAPCOEPIC WESTERNPRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

Parker McCollum is joining Ern on the tour bus for this episode. They talk cars, the Texas country music scene,  Parker's upbringing in Texas, and they close with how their writing has evolved through different seasons of life!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

JBE is BACK! Ern is recording live from his tour bus, and has a fan-favorite guest this week, HARDY. This dive into the beginning of their friendship over Parmesan breadsticks, HARDY's first record deal, and the importance of stage presence. HARDY closes the episode out with the most insane ghost story you have ever heard.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 some hints about new music, and offers some insight into the future of JBE. Ern closes out the episode by playing another unreleased song LIVE in the studio.Thanks for making this our biggest season yet! Be sure to subscribe and follow us at @JBEpod to be notified when we return for Season 4.-----FLOWER SHOPS out everywhere NOW: https://ernestofficial.lnk.to/FlowerShops-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 Ern's dad to Morgan getting Tommy John surgery and having to quit baseball. Next, the two move into some discussion around music, how they met, their excitement for their upcoming shows together, as well as how Morgan feels being back on stage. Next, Morgan shares how he started playing guitar and writing music, and he dives into some detail behind the making of his historic album Dangerous.The two buddies close out the episode with some reminiscing on their early days in music together, their writing chemistry and Morgan shares some adoration for his fan base.-----Good day to PRESAVE "FLOWER SHOPS": https://ernestofficial.lnk.to/FlowerShops-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 scenario in which he sneaks onto the Bachelorette. They close out the episode talking about Lauren's experience on The Bachelor, what it was like "winning" the show, the snack situation on set, and how ERNEST would do things differently if he was allowed to host the show.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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. Next, Craig plays two verses of an iconic unreleased song that has been labeled a "career-ender," Craig crushes a ChugBud in the Truth or Chug segment, and ERNEST shares a hilarious story of a time he and HARDY were writing with Craig. The episode closes with some wisdom that you can't get anywhere else, a discussion on how to make it in Nashville, and how self-awareness is a curse that crushes all creativity. This is our wisest episode yet. Enjoy!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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, his first gig, and the one time he considered giving up and heading back to Mississippi. Then Craig shares about how he stays motivated in Nashville, and his recent desire to tuck back into songwriting harder than ever. Ern and Craig close out the episode with some wisdom on appreciating your blessings, being authentic in your work, and the commitment success in Nashville requires-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 Chris' early days as a cover band, his love for Jason Aldean, and what Chris' pre-show day looks like. Chris and Ern take on a new segment, Truth or Chug, and more beer is spilled in the studio. Our two dads wrap it up with some laughs from previous tour stories, the need for big dude models, and some freestyle rapping. Enjoy Episode 42 with Chris Lane!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 enjoy yourself.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 acclimate to a town that didn't particularly welcome him, why he was fined $1 million, and which legendary stunt he had to pull to make sure everyone in Nashville knew his name.Then, Bobby goes into some detail about the country music charts, specifically the politics behind the number one spot. Lastly, the two wrap it up with talk of the difficulties of stand-up comedy, Bobby's love for the Grand Ole Opry, and an interview Bobby did with ESPN that, to his dismay, did not go as he had hoped.Season 3 kicks off with a bang, enjoy!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudAlex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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 what the golf tour is like in South Africa. Then John shares where he learned how to golf, a time he got cheated out of a club championship at 13, and when, why, and how he started hitting golf balls out of people's mouths. The two close out the episode with the story of when JD beat Tiger Woods in a tournament after Tiger was talking smack, some of John's biggest bets in golf, and our father & son duo share a sentimental moment to close out the episode. -----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 appreciation for Will and Bussin' With The Boys for getting him into podcasting, Will learns something new about Ern that blows his mind, they compare trucks, and ERNEST closes with an update of what will be coming in Season 3.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 block, his plans to bring Abercrombie and Fitch back, and Ern plays ANOTHER unreleased song that he just wrote. -----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 changes taking place in country music, and ERNEST plays a new song live in-studio for the listenERNS. Then, they transition to a more serious tone, and Jelly has an emotional moment discussing the duality of man and what he learned from his late father.They close out the episode with a discussion on the changes of celebrity, their upcoming performance at the Ryman Theater, the importance and value of authenticity, and Ern sells ANOTHER bidet-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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. Next, Ern talks about his trip to Florida for the Kayak Games, driving the second fastest car in the world, and his new invention of the Nashville hot chicken margarita. Next, Ern answers a few fan questions and poses a question of his own to the fans. He closes out the episode with some recommendations for some new spots to try in Nashville and a story about trying some hot sauce that put him on his ass.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 name, Ern tells a story of an intense rash-turned-yeast-infection, and HARDY teaches Ern how to take a shot without getting the "shivers." Lastly, they close out by talking about mini kegs, absinth, Kanye West's genius, and HARDY orders a bidet on the pod after ERNEST tells him how it has changed his life for the better.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Lagos CreativeThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 finds out he and Ernest are chasing different things downtown...Next, Mike goes into detail about why he changed his stage name and what his new music is leaning towards before he drops some entrepreneurial wisdom from his business ventures. Lastly, Mike shares a story about almost catching a felony on his 21st birthday and how that motivated him to pursue music with a whole new ambition.-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Eyes Up EntertainmentThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 with for 2 years at LSU.Moving on, the two react to Fergie singing the national anthem, they take the Livin' La Vida Local segment for a spin around town, and Ern tells a story of a disaster avoided while out to eat. Lastly, they close out the episode with a New Orleans haunted hotel story, Ern talks about living in the Virgin Islands for a year, and Jordan's new music coming out soon!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Eyes Up EntertainmentThank you to our presenting sponsor, Goody's Hangover Powder

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 the Music City Miracle from his cell in juvenile hall.They wrap up the episode with Jelly sharing his favorite books and movies (which brings Ernest to tears), they do a classic Livin La Vida Local segment, Ern tells a story about lighting a lawn on fire, and they share a laugh about an instance where they took "do whatever you want" a little too far.Enjoy!-----Catch the video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@jbepod) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.FOLLOW ERNEST ON:SpotifyApple MusicInstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTubePRODUCED BY:Big LoudRyan KroonAlex Lagos / Eyes Up EntertainmentThank you to our presenting sponsor, Traeger Grills