The Boys and Me Podcast

When Sawyer Brown's Mark Miller first heard Sofie Smithson sing at a concert in Arkansas, he knew she was something special.
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie welcome 19-year-old traditional country artist Sofie Smithson to share how an opening slot for Sawyer Brown led to an unexpected friendship—and why she's so passionate about preserving the sounds and storytelling of classic country music.
Together, they introduce legendary country artists to new listeners, compare old-school and new-school approaches to making music, reflect on unforgettable Nashville milestones, and discuss what gives them hope for the future of traditional country.
🎙️ Introducing Sofie Smithson
🎵 Country Music Starter Pack
🤠 Old School vs. New School
🎤 Music City Milestones
⭐ The Future of Traditional Country Music
Whether you've followed country music for decades or you're discovering it for the first time, this is a conversation about where the genre has been—and where it's going next.

Few things capture America quite like a great road trip.
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie celebrate life on the open road—from Route 66 and unforgettable tour memories to classic road trip songs, iconic movie characters, and the highways that have become part of American culture.
Along the way, they debate the ultimate road trip playlist, choose which movie characters they'd want riding shotgun, test their Route 66 knowledge, and swap stories from decades of touring across the country.
🚗 Road Trip Rapid Fire
🛣️ Road Trip This or That
🎬 Road Trip Movie Scenarios
🎵 You've Got the AUX Cord
🗺️ Route 66 Trivia
Whether you've driven Route 66 or just dreamed about it, this episode is a celebration of the great American road trip.

Some songs are simply meant to be played loud.
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie celebrate the biggest, loudest, highest-energy country songs ever made. From unforgettable concert anthems and crowd favorites to explosive live performances, they're breaking down what turns a great country song into a true barn burner.
Along the way, they revisit the filming of Sawyer Brown's "Under This Ole Hat" music video, debate over-the-top concert moments, imagine today's country artists covering high-energy classics, and hand out superlatives to some of the fastest songs in the Sawyer Brown catalog.
Plus, they answer your questions in this week's Mailbag.
🎬 Under This Ole Hat Music Video Rewatch
🔊 Loud Songs Rapid Fire
🔥 Massive Chaos or Massive Miss?
🎤 Massive Chaos Country Covers
🏆 Fast Song Superlatives
📬 Mailbag
What's the first country song that makes you crank the volume?

What actually makes a song "yacht rock"?
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie dive into one of music's smoothest genres, discussing the artists, songs, harmonies, and unmistakable sound that made yacht rock a cultural phenomenon.
Along the way, they debate what truly qualifies as yacht rock, decide which country artists could successfully cover classics like Africa, Ride Like the Wind, and Sailing, and crown the greatest yacht rock song of all time in a bracket showdown.
Plus, they answer fan questions about touring, family, and Mark's connection to Kentucky.
🎵 Yacht Rock Opening Q&A
🛥️ Yacht-a Yadda Yadda
🎤 Nashville Yacht Club
⚓ Yacht or Not?
🏆 Best Yacht Rock Song Ever Bracket
📬 Mailbag
So...what's the greatest yacht rock song ever?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Shenandoah's Marty Raybon, the discussion goes far beyond music.
Marty joins Mark and Hobie for an honest conversation about faith, success, legacy, and what has kept both Shenandoah and Sawyer Brown grounded throughout decades in country music.
The guys also revisit the unique challenges of being part of a successful country band during the '90s, discussing why bands often had a different path than solo artists and why acts like Shenandoah and Sawyer Brown continue to connect with audiences today.
More than anything, this episode is about perspective—how success changes over time, the role faith has played through every season, and the kind of legacy that's worth leaving behind.
🎤 Bands vs. Solo Acts
🙏 Faith, Success & Staying Grounded
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Marty Raybon.

Marty Raybon: The Golden Age of '90s Country (Part 1)
Country music exploded in the 1990s—and few artists experienced it firsthand like Marty Raybon.
In Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Marty joins Mark and Hobie to look back on one of the most influential eras in country music history. Together, they discuss the artists, songs, bands, and moments that helped define the decade, along with stories from life on the road during country music's biggest boom years.
Along the way, the guys debate iconic songs from Brooks & Dunn, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Shania Twain, Joe Diffie, Tim McGraw, Sawyer Brown, Shenandoah, and more.
Plus, Marty shares his perspective on what made the '90s special, why country bands faced different challenges than solo artists, and why acts like Shenandoah and Sawyer Brown continue to connect with fans decades later.
🎤 '90s Country Rapid Fire
🎵 You Can Only Pick One
🎸 Bands vs. Solo Acts
⭐ Stories from the Golden Age of Country Music
This is Part 1 of our conversation with Marty Raybon. Part 2 drops next week.

Before YouTube, before TikTok, and before streaming, music videos were an event.
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie revisit the golden age of music videos and discuss the artists, concepts, and moments that made them unforgettable.
From Thriller and Take On Me to November Rain, Chattahoochee, and Hurt, the guys look back at some of the most iconic music videos ever made and debate what separated the great ones from the rest.
Along the way, they hand out music video superlatives, test their knowledge with music video trivia, and share behind-the-scenes stories from filming Sawyer Brown videos over the years.
Plus: Which artist consistently made the best videos? What music video could basically be a movie? And what was the most chaotic Sawyer Brown video shoot of all time?
🎬 Music Video Rapid Fire Q&A🎵 Music Videos Everybody Remembers🏆 Music Video Superlatives❓ Music Video Trivia🎥 Story Behind Sawyer Brown Videos📬 Mailbag
What's the first music video you remember being obsessed with?

What’s still on your bucket list?
This week on The Boys And Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie discuss dream experiences, celebrity travel companions, unforgettable albums, and the bucket-list moments that Sawyer Brown has already checked off through decades of touring and making music.
Along the way, they share stories about legendary venues, famous artists, life on the road, and the experiences that still feel surreal all these years later.
🎵 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die
✈️ Dream Trips & Bucket List Adventures
🎤 Incredible Sawyer Brown Stories
⭐ Celebrity Bucket List Scenarios
🎸 A Lifetime Of Music Memories

Life on stage is one thing. Staying together as a band for decades is something completely different.
This week on The Boys and Me Podcast, Mark and Hobie break down the unspoken rules that keep a band alive — from tour bus etiquette and stage signals to recovering from live-show disasters and surviving each other on the road.
The guys also look back on Sawyer Brown’s chemistry through the years, how band dynamics have changed since the early days, and the silent communication that fans never see during a live show.
PLUS: stage mistakes, bus rules, famous band chemistry, and stories from decades on the road.

What makes a small town feel like home?
This week on The Boys and Me, Mark and Hobie look back on growing up in Apopka, Florida and talk about the small-town values, traditions, and memories that still stick with them today.
From unwritten rules everybody understands… to the greatest small-town songs ever recorded… to stories about county fairs, football nights, church dinners, and the places that shaped them — this episode is a celebration of small-town America.
PLUS:• Small Town Songs Hall of Fame• Small Town Superlatives• “Who Everybody Knew” in town• Small Town Unwritten Rules• Celebrity trivia challenge• Stories from growing up in Apopka
If you grew up in a small town, this one’s for you.