Words & Music with Christal Blue

Sat on this one for a month and now I don't even remember what it's about. Let's listen together!

This episode is packed - Blue had a birthday, the GOAT is BACK, and we all have our eyes turned toward Ukraine.

The episode you've been waiting for - we review the Little Debbie Ice Cream flavors. ALL. OF. THEM. We also talk Super Bowl, Daytona 500, Winter Olympics, Ryan Bingham music, and yes Kona interrupts this one too.

Meatloaf is gone, but his music lives on and Red's meat is on the chopping block!

We've expanded our family and done some rearranging, let us know what you think!

Dumpster Fire at the Cheese Castle! Welcome to 2022, what a mess!

What's the statute of limitations on hanging on to your children's stuff after they've moved out of the house? Why did Red buy a never-ending roll of Harley Davidson wrapping paper? How many flavors of Sprelly are REALLY Blue's "favorite?" These questions and more, answered!

Find out how Christal botched Thanksgiving Dinner AND get referral codes for a few of Red and Blue's favorite things. Plus dog puke, and so much more.

In this episode Christal almost breaks her foot and Randy lives out his NASCAR dreams on his phone. OH and we've got a NEW sponsor and a sneek peek at NEW MERCH!

Strap yourselves in, it's a long one folks!

Are songs about whiskey better than songs about Tequila? Is Pecan Pie better than Pumpkin? Do you want to live in the Nightmare on Elm Street House? We answer all your burning questions in this episode PLUS tell whoever invented the 5-day work week to eat a d***.

Words and Music is back! Red and Blue have a brand new show, full of familiar features and new stuff we hope you'll love. OH, and we've got SPONSORS! Shout out to Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics, 9Hammers, LLC, and Cowboy Jacks Fredericksburg. Enjoy!

We're BACK! And we have a laundry list of topics to cover: Covid. Speed Week. Valentine's Day. We'll give you our Purple Mattress review, argue about Girl Scout Cookies, AND talk home renovations. Yes, all in one episode. Strap yourselves in, let's go for a ride!

In this episode we finish up last week's topic - our favorite artists A-Z. We covered A-L in episode 7, this time we'll cover M-Z.

Yep! You read that right. Our show name has changed, hit play and hear about our evolution!

In this episode we take a deep dive because we are no longer on the radio! This is our first completely online version of Couples Therapy and there were no holds barred. If you ever dated either of us, you might not want to listen. On second thought...go ahead...swim around in it til your fingers get all pruny.

In this episode we take a look back at the best Couples Therapy sessions of 2020 and talk about what a dumpster fire this year has been. We also reveal our immune boosting secrets that helped us survive 2020.

In this episode we discuss the things you will and will NOT share with your partner, like chapstick, straws, and (gag) toothbrushes.

In this episode we discuss how hard it is to pry gift ideas out of my husband, even though he swears he's easy to shop for if you just pay attention. Also, 2020 has sucked, and why there's still a couple reasons to smile this holiday season.

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Randy says yes, Christal is a HARD NO. What makes a movie a "Christmas" movie? We don't think this one will ever be settled, but we do know what Bruce Willis himself had to say on the subject. Yippie Ki Yay!

Hear the rest of Couples Therapy! No holds barred - we're talking about Thanksgiving food, traditions, and what a dumpster fire we've endured in 2020

Recorded June 7, 2020 in the middle of an historic time of civil unrest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. I was honored to sit down with three people that I have admired and been blessed to call my friends for almost a decade. Music brought us together and keeps us together, and in today's cultural climate I think it's imperative we have honest and open conversations like the one you're about to hear. Don Black joins us via satellite from Milwaukee, Sharon DeSouza and Marion Weatherington join us in my home studio. If you feel compelled, please subscribe and/or leave a review. If you feel called upon to do so, please consider a donation to a black charity of your choice, support black owned businesses, and continue to educate yourselves and keep conversations like this going. Do better America. Black Lives Matter.

In this special edition of Words & Music, we had no artists to interview thanks to the state-wide lock down due to COVID-19. So I decided to hand the reigns over to my daughter and aspiring actor, Emily Renee, who was home from NYC during the quarantine. This time, I tell the story of my "musical journey" through 2 decades in radio.

Episode 8! Got to sit down with Sam Grow while he was in town on the Whiskey Don't Freeze Tour celebrating his birthday. We talked all things country music, his writing process, the importance of respecting our troops, and even the nonsense of country radio. Joe and Randy sat in for this one and we had a blast.

In Episode 7 I sit down with Nashville recording artist, Emma Zinck. We talk about her musical journey, how we met, the night Casadee Pope & AJ McLean crashed her set, and she gives us a sneak peek of a new, unreleased, single. By the end of this hour you'll understand why I call her FEARLESS.

In this episode I sit down with local artist Jo Napier. I've been wanting to have this chat for years! She tells us all about her musical journey, and her inspirations and influences along the way. Hear her stories of playing with some of the best musicians in Virginia and how she became a Coral Reefer for the night.

In this episode, I sit down with Nashville recording artists and hometown favorites Radio Romance. Josh Gramling, Sam Hayes, Moises Padilla, and Adam Smithwick share their musical journeys. We talk life, love, label deals, and lessons learned. Hear how the band formed, where they found their name, and all about the wild ride they've been on in Music City and across the USA.

In this episode, I visit with Rising Stars Adrienne and Enya. We discuss gender equality in music, the struggles female artists face from the local level to national. We talk about our favorite musical females and how we see the industry making changes and the affects we think those changes will have on the face of country music for the coming generation.

In this episode, I spend an hour with Rob Ralston, aka Big Rob. We dive deep into a life full of music and memories. Rob reveals his connection to the Carter family, the time he met Johnny Cash, and how found himself doing life with the daughter of one of his musical heroes.

In Episode 2 I took Wayne's advice from our first episode and sat down with local musician, Jerry Wade. We talked about the years he spent in Nashville; his exploits in Painters Alley, the time Kid Rock interrupted his set, and the sage advice he once got from Billy Ray Cyrus' manager. He tells us what brought him back to VA, his time as a professional poker player, and what makes Fredericksburg such a unique musical city.

In our inaugural episode, I sat down with Wayne Berry, local guitar player and inspiration behind my idea for this podcast. Wayne takes us on a musical journey from the landing of the Beatles to the hottest bands of today. Telecasters, pedal steels, and harmonicas, and the time he shook Janis Joplin's hand.