In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss three songs from Garth Brooks' album "Man Against Machine." The discussion includes the important message in "People Loving People" and what a difference this change would make in the world. We also explore the emotional depth of "Send 'Em on Down the Road," and how the lyrics relate to our personal parenting experiences, the challenges of letting go, and the bittersweet nature of watching our children grow up. Finally, we talk about the value of simplicity over material success as illustrated in the song "Fish". Overall, this episode offers a blend of personal reflection and a deep appreciation for the themes in Garth's music.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode host Deb delves into the charitable work of "Teammates for Kids," a foundation started by country music star Garth Brooks in 1999. The organization focuses on aiding children through health, education, and inner city initiatives. Deb discusses the foundation's success and the important work they do.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode of the "Garthology", host Deb gives the history of the newly installed addition that greets visitors at the entrance to Garth Brooks' Friends in Low Places Bar and Honky-Tonk.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode of "Garthology," host Deb delves into the life of Colleen Carroll, Garth Brooks' mother. She explores Colleen's journey from her own country music career to her marriage with Raymond Brooks, and her profound influence on Garth and his siblings.  Deb highlights the lasting impact of Colleen's legacy on Garth, evident in his music and personal tributes, such as a tattoo dedicated to her. The episode paints a picture of the maternal inspiration behind one of country music's biggest stars.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue their discussion of Garth Brooks' "Man Against Machine," focusing on songs seven, eight, and nine. They discuss the songwriters' backgrounds, particularly Dean Dillon's, and the lyrics of the three songs.Which is YOUR favorite song on "Man Against Machine"?Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode, host Deb delves into the storied past of Nashville's iconic Bluebird Café. She highlights its historical significance and encourages listeners to watch a documentary that captures the essence of this legendary venue. This episode is a tribute to the cultural impact of this renowned music spot.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode of "Garthology," host Deb delves into the story behind "She's Tired of Boys," a song co-written by Amanda Williams and Garth Brooks. Deb shares insights from Amanda's blog post, detailing her collaborative experience with Brooks and the song's significant influence on her life and career. The episode also sheds light on Amanda Williams' role in the music industry and her work with Songpreneurs, an organization dedicated to supporting and educating fellow songwriters.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this podcast episode, hosts Deb and Jess celebrate Garth Brooks' birthday by reading out fan-submitted birthday wishes. Fans from diverse locations like Denmark, England, and various US states express their love and admiration for the country music icon. The episode highlights the global impact of Garth Brooks' music, with messages showcasing fans' gratitude and the joy his work has brought into their lives. It's a warm tribute to Garth Brooks, emphasizing the strong connections he has forged with his audience worldwide.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this podcast episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess delve into Garth Brooks' album "Man Against Machine," focusing on three songs: "All American Kid," "Mom," and "Wrong About You." They explore the emotional depth, musicality, and lyrical significance of the tracks, while also sharing personal connections to the music. Deb praises the album's creativity and the song "Mom" for its tribute to maternal love. Pete reflects on the emotional resonance of "All American Kid" in relation to military service. Jess offers a musical analysis of all three songs, highlighting Garth's vocal performance and the musicians.Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess start their review of Garth Brooks' album "Man Against Machine," particularly focusing on the opening track of the same name and two other songs. They explore the blend of country and rock elements, the album's thematic focus on technology's impact on life, and Brooks' return to music after a 13-year hiatus. Deb, Pete, and Jess each share their personal insights, discussing the powerful lyrics, storytelling, and emotional depth of the songs, as well as the album's live performance energy. The episode also includes a shoutout to a listener from Denmark, highlighting the global reach of Garth Brooks' music.Which song is YOUR favorite on Man Against Machine?  Let us know at any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In our final episode of 2023, Deb, Pete, and Jess go head-to-head-to-head in a second battle of Song Showdown, our newest game.  Hear about three awesome Garth Brooks songs and decide for yourself which one should be the winner of this round!Which of the three songs we discuss would YOU pick??  Vote on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

The holidays are here!  To celebrate this festive season, Deb, Pete, and Jess have put together this playlist of Garth Brooks' holiday favorites from all three of his Christmas albums!  Do YOU have Amazon Music?? If so, you can listen to the entire playlist there!  Just use this link to hear the ACTUAL playlist of songs referenced in this episode!https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/cbe959f0880948d7bc124fb2e93ff606sune?ref=dm_sh_e893-839d-5c36-b9c6-afa1fDid YOUR favorite make it onto our playlist? ?  Let us know at any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

It's time for a NEW game!!!  In our new game, Song Showdown, we will each pick ONE Garth Brooks song to battle against the other two.  We'll give songwriter information, the release date, play a snippet of each and more.  Then, we will give our reasons why we think OUR pick should WIN the Song Showdown.  At the end, each host gets ONE vote (and they can't vote for their own contender, even though Pete wants to!) for which song should win.  If we end up in a tie, we'll turn to our listeners to help us break it!In case of a tie - do YOU want to help us choose the winner?  Send us YOUR pick, from the three songs in this episode, via any of our social media accounts  - you might just receive a shoutout on a future Song Showdown episode!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

Today is the day everyone!!  We have NEW Garth Brooks music!  YES - Garth Brooks' new album 'Time Traveler' was released TODAY!  Listen in to hear all about how and where to get the album, plus hear a snippet of 'Time Traveler's' first single 'Rodeo Man'! 'Rodeo Man' is a duet with Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn fame!  So - a new kind of Brooks & Dunn!What do YOU think of 'Time Traveler' and/or 'Rodeo Man'??  Let us know on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

It's GAME time again!!!  Hot Topic, Game #5.  Each Garth song played in this episode will have a topic in common, some common theme... but we aren't telling you the theme of the episode... or even what the songs are!  Listen to bits of information and short snippets of each song to see if you can figure out each of the songs and determine the theme! Did YOU guess the SONGS and the TOPIC??  If so, play along with us!  Send your guesses to any of our social media accounts or our email account (garthologycast@gmail.com) - you might receive a shoutout on a future Hot Topic episode!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

Five years ago today was a very special day for many Garth Brooks fans, because it signaled the beginning of the chance to see Garth perform in huge venues, multiple times, over the course of many years.  Listen in to hear all about this special announcement that Garth made 5 years ago and a recap of the resulting concerts.Did YOU attend any of the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour concerts??  If so,  let us know your thoughts on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss last three songs on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Hear all about these songs on Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the songwriters, musicians, origins, and journeys of each one.Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

Garth Brooks is a highly influential country music artist, but he himself has been influenced by a variety of musicians and genres throughout his career.  In this episode, we will look at one of Garth's many influencers... Mr. Bob Seger.Which of Garth's songs reminds YOU of Bob Seger?  Let us know at our website:  https://garthology.com or any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss songs seven, eight, and nine on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Here all about the songs on Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the songwriters, musicians, origins, and journeys of each one.Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com

In July of this year, Barbara Mandrell was presented with a very special award, and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were on hand to celebrate her and her accomplishments.  This special night included two performances by Trisha, with a little help from her hubby!Listen in to hear all about this special night as well as the woman being honored!Have special memories of Barbara and/or Trisha?  Let us know NOW on any of our social media accounts!Support the showFind us at:Facebook: facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter: twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram: instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite: garthology.comgarthologycast@gmail.com