The Boys and Me Podcast

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.

What Really Happens at Country Award Shows

It’s awards season, Sawyer Brown style. 🏆 Mark and Hobie take you behind the red carpet lights to talk about the chaos, nerves, and unforgettable moments from country music’s biggest nights. From red carpet mishaps to onstage surprises, they reveal what award shows are really like—and hand out their own “SB Awards” for the band’s all-time best songs, albums, and moments. Plus: ‘90s Country Awards, the ultimate Would You Rather: Awards Show Edition, and what really happens when things go wrong live on TV.

We Just Time-Traveled to the ’80s

We’re dusting off the neon jackets, rolling the VHS tape back, and jumping straight into one of the greatest decades in music history — the ’80s. Mark and Hobie revisit the Shakin’ music video, talk life on the road in the neon era, debate iconic ’80s movies, draft the ultimate ’80s jams, and put their eighties knowledge to the test. It’s nostalgia, big hair, louder guitars, and all the energy of Sawyer Brown in their ’80s prime. Let’s do this. 🚀🤘

We Broke Down the Saddest Country Songs of All Time

Some country songs make you smile… and others stop you in your tracks. In this episode, Mark and Hobie dive into the stories behind the saddest songs in country music — from Sawyer Brown’s All These Years to timeless heartbreak classics. They talk about what it’s like to perform emotional songs live, how sad songs are written, and which country hits still hit hardest today. Get ready for the tears, the truth, and a few laughs along the way.

Halloween Special: Candy, Costumes & Country Chaos!

It’s a Sawyer Brown Halloween Special! 🎃 Mark and Hobie are diving headfirst into spooky season — complete with candy taste tests, movie monsters, and a trip back to their Drive Me Wild music video days. From trick-or-treating nostalgia to recasting The Addams Family with country stars, this episode is equal parts sweet, spooky, and hilarious.

Football Fever: Tailgates, Touchdowns & Stadium Anthems

Get ready for kickoff — it’s game day on the Sawyer Brown Podcast! 🏈 Mark and Hobie are breaking down everything from their favorite football memories to the greatest stadium anthems ever made. In this episode, they dive into: Segments Include:
🏃 Two-Minute Drill: Rapid-fire football questions
🎸 Stadium Rock Songs Draft: They each build the ultimate hype playlist
🎥 Football Movies: Start, Bench, Cut — which classics make the team?
🎤 Super Bowl Halftime Lineup: The dream country halftime show
🤝 Football Friends: Mark’s story of meeting Kurt Warner
🌭 Stadium Food Taste Test: The guys test whether game-day food still hits like it used to
This one’s got everything — music, nostalgia, laughs, and a little friendly competition.

The Great Animal Episode: Fights, Pets & Wild Stories

From gorillas and grizzlies to cows and country dogs — this week, Mark and Hobie go full Animal Kingdom. They share wild animal encounters, debate who would win in the ultimate animal matchups, and reveal which creatures they’ve met on the road (and which ones they hope never to).
Segments include:
Wild Guess Q&A – What’s your spirit animal? And what’s the largest animal you could actually beat in a fight?
Animal Encounters – From jellyfish stings to runaway squirrels, the guys tell their wildest animal stories.
Would You Rather: Animal Edition – Boots made of fur or a cowboy hat of feathers?
Good, Better, Best: Animal Movies – From Free Willy to The Lion King, who takes the top spot?
Animal Trivia – The world’s smartest animals, weirdest facts, and most unexpected Bible cameos.
The Great Animal Debate – Who would win: Gorilla vs. Grizzly Bear? Cat vs. Owl?
How Many Bands Named After Animals Can You Name? – The guys put their music knowledge to the test.