The Boys and Me Podcast

Inside the Studio: How Sawyer Brown Builds a Record

This week, the boys take you inside the studio and build a Sawyer Brown record from the ground up. From the first moment walking into the room to the decisions that shaped the song, Mark and Hobie walk through what it really feels like to make music in the studio.
They break down the instincts, debates, and magic moments that happen under the red light, play True or False about recording myths, share unforgettable “Have You Ever” studio stories, and name the people who’ve shaped their studio journey. Plus, they reimagine classic Sawyer Brown hits in totally different eras and styles and answer fan mailbag questions.
This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Sawyer Brown creates music.

Star Search Is Back on Netflix — We’re Reliving Our Season One Win (1983)

This week, the boys go back to where it all began — Star Search. Mark and Hobie relive the pressure, the preparation, and the performances that introduced Sawyer Brown to America. They talk about what it felt like stepping onto that stage for the first time, the moments they knew something special was happening, and how that experience shaped everything that came after.

Our Most Unforgettable Celebrity Encounters (Name Dropping!)

In this episode, we're opening the vault on decades of unforgettable celebrity encounters. From unexpected run-ins to first impressions that stuck, the guys share the wildest, funniest, and most meaningful moments they’ve had with some of the biggest names in music, sports, film, and television.
We talk tall tales they love to tell, react to first meetings with legends like Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, Larry Bird, Jay Leno, and more, hand out celebrity superlatives, and play a round of Fair or Foul: Celebrity Encounters Edition. Plus, Six Degrees to Sawyer Brown, listener mailbag questions, and plenty of classic SB storytelling.

Out Goin’ Cattin’: Reliving The Band's Club Days

In this episode, Sawyer Brown goes back to Out Goin’ Cattin’ — the song, the album, and the club-scene energy that helped define who they were early on.
From the unforgettable video with Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys, to wild club stories, late-night Krystal runs, and everything that came with being young and out on the town, this episode is all about the nights that shaped the band. 🎶
Out Goin’ Cattin’ video rewatch
🎤 Behind the scenes of recording the single and album
🕺 Rapid-fire nightlife debates
😂 Cheesy pickup lines, club chaos, and “cuttin’ the fool” moments
🍔 And yes… a serious conversation about Krystal burgers
Pull up a chair — we’re going out tonight.

New Year’s Eve with Sawyer Brown

As the clock winds down on 2025, Mark and Hobie sit down to look back on the moments that made the year unforgettable. From favorite Sawyer Brown memories and standout performances to fan interactions that stuck with them long after the show ended, this episode is all about reflection, gratitude, and looking ahead.
The guys weigh in on New Year’s traditions with a round of Fair or Foul, make some tough calls in a New Year’s Eve edition of Would You Rather, and offer their predictions for what 2026 might hold — for the band, for country music, and for themselves.
Plus, they hand out Year-End Awards, answer fan questions, and share what they hope the next chapter looks like as Sawyer Brown heads into a brand-new year.
Thanks for being part of the journey — and here’s to 2026.

Hallelujah He Is Born! A Sawyer Brown Christmas Celebration

Christmas hits different when you’ve lived it on the road.
On this special holiday episode of The Boys & Me Podcast, we sit down with Sawyer Brown for a heartfelt Christmas conversation — starting with a powerful rewatch of “Hallelujah He Is Born,” the song Mark and Hobie wrote together that became the title track of their Christmas album and a fan favorite far beyond the season.
The guys share the story behind writing the song, filming the video in a real church, and performing with a full choir — plus why fans still request it all year long.
From there, we break down Christmas movies in a Good / Better / Best ranking, react to Billboard’s Greatest Christmas Songs of All Time, and build the ultimate Country Christmas Wishlist — from songs and smells to snow days and Southern traditions.
We wrap it all up with Sawyer Brown Christmas memories, including childhood traditions, touring holidays, bus Christmases, and the moments that still hit emotionally all these years later.
This one’s nostalgic, funny, meaningful — and pure Christmas.

This Night (We Hope) Won’t Last Forever

Some nights on stage go exactly as planned.And then there are the nights you hope don’t last forever.This week, Mark and Hobie rewatch the “This Night Won’t Last Forever” music video and talk about where they were in life when that song was captured on film.
Then the stories turn real as they dive into the wildest stage mishaps, on-the-road chaos, and performances that went completely off the rails.
From technical failures and wardrobe malfunctions to wrong turns in the band’s career, awkward moments they wish they could erase, and the decisions that changed Sawyer Brown’s path — this episode pulls back the curtain on the nights you never see from the crowd.
It’s honest, funny, reflective, and full of the kind of stories that only happen when you spend decades on the road.

We're Going to DISNEY WORLD (kind of)

It’s a full-on Disney takeover this week — songs, movies, parks, myths, and Mark’s own real-life Disney memories. Mark and Hobie kick off the episode by ranking their favorite Disney songs before trying to guess the official Billboard Top 10.
Then it’s a rapid-fire trip through the greatest Disney movies, iconic characters, and the attractions everyone secretly loves. Mark shares stories from his time working at Disney as a young man — first jobs, park mishaps, Disney magic (and un-magic), and the memories you don’t hear anywhere else. We go head-to-head with Disney park face-offs, cast music legends as iconic Disney characters, bust Disney myths in a paddle round, and wrap it up with fan-favorite Q&A.
If you love classic Disney, theme parks, nostalgia, or watching Mark and Hobie roast each other — this is your episode.

Who REALLY Wins the Battle of the Bands?

It’s Battle of the Bands week on the Sawyer Brown Podcast — and things get competitive. Mark and Hobie break down the biggest band rivalries, the best live show performers, which groups raised the bar back in the day, and who actually would win in the ultimate “battle of the bands.”
From picking which legendary bands belong at The Ryman, Red Rocks, or The Sphere… to deciding which band names are cooler… to choosing who they’d see if two massive concerts happened on the same night… this episode is loaded with music debates and behind-the-scenes stories only these guys can tell.
We also run a March Madness–style bracket of the greatest fictional bands of all time — from The Wonders to The Blues Brothers to Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem. Plus: music competition Q&A, ‘90s country cover picks, band trivia, and a fan mailbag to close it out.

A Very Sawyer Brown Thanksgiving

Pull up a chair — it’s a Sawyer Brown Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
This week, Mark & Hobie rewatch the “Thank God For You” music video, break down the most iconic food-inspired songs in country music, draft their dream sitcom Thanksgiving guests, and settle once and for all what truly is essential for Turkey Day.
Plus, the guys share real Thanksgiving memories from the road — tour bus holidays, band dinners, unexpected fan moments, and a few stories they’ve never told before. It’s nostalgic, chaotic, heartwarming, and full of laughter… everything a good Thanksgiving should be.