In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the Country Rock n' Roll Angel herself, JessLee. They discuss: being a contestant on The Voice, being on Blake Sheltons team, why she didn't go with Kelly Clarkson, what the host of The Voice are like, speaking your mind, even when it's not popular, what i…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the amazing, Uncle Kracker. They discuss: his brother battling Kid Rock in a DJ competition, him becoming Kid Rocks actual DJ, recording a song with the legend, Dobie Grey, where the name Uncle Kracker came from, when his new music is releasing, when he tours agai…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the rising star in the MMA world, UFC fighter, Beneil Dariush. They discuss: his nerves leading up to the biggest fight of his career, Tony Ferguson trash talk, will his next fight be for the championship, being the underdog, criticism after the fight, moving from…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the best host in the business of hosting, Matt Iseman. They chat about: what it's like hosting American Ninja Warrior, American Ninja Warriors worst injury, what compelled Matt to go through Med school just to give it all up to be a stand-up comedian, him winning …

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, NFL Linebacker and Entrepreneur, Joe Tafoya. We discuss some wild stuff in this one like: the conspiracy of playing in the fixed Super Bowl 40 in 2005, breaking the Guinness World Record for crowd sound, stabbing a wild boar, with a pocket knife, and shooting all…

On this 50th EPISODE of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the absolute country music legend, Buddy Cannon. Buddy is a multi-platinum selling, multi-award winning, producer. He wrote songs for artists like: George Straight, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Mel Tillis, just to name a few. He's produced nearly all of Kenny Chesney…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview the Olympic legend Devon Harris. We discuss: The Disney film about his life, Cool Runnings, what it was like learning to bob sled in Jamaica, what it was like being the first Jamaican bob sled team, life for him growing up in Jamaica, whether Olympic Village was act…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the amazing musician and singer/ songwriter from Sugarland, Kristian Bush. We discuss: Bush's early bands, how the Sugarland duo with Jennifer Nettles came to be, his life growing up in the Bush Baked Beans family, possible mafia involvement in his grandfather's s…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of The Verve Pipe. They chat about: how Brian got started in the music business, where he got his band names from, where his inspiration came from, acting with Jennifer Anniston and Mark Wahlberg, the real meaning of hi…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great screenplay writer, Doug Ellin. We chat about: how he got into writing, what sparked the creation of HBO's hit show, Entourage, why the show ended, his relationship with HBO now, what he's working on now, why he thinks hollywood chose to make so many film…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin, Jared Callan, and Marty Ray taste test the worlds most expensive coffee that is made from an animals turd. You'll hear what the guys think about it and if its worth the price. Also, they try another coffee product called Coffee Dip that comes in a Skoal can. Finally because of an argume…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, Phil Valentine. Phil is one the top ranked, award winning, talk radio shows. They chat about: how Phil got into the radio business, what its like getting death threats and how he deals with them, writing books that, to some, are controversial, and making films th…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview UFC MMA Fighter, Geoff "Handz Of Steel" Neal. In this episode we chat about: Geoffs near death experience battling sepsis and coming out fighting, working a full time job as a waiter at Texas Roadhouse while still fighting in the UFC, fighting Stephen Wond…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray chats with the man behind the legendary group Quad City DJs, Jay McGowan about: writing and producing songs like Tootsee Roll, Whoot There It Is, C'mon Ride That Train, & Space Jam, the duo Tag Team stealing his song and how it helped the original in the end, his thoughts o…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray solve the age old battle of which slider is superior, White Castle or Krystal. They also discuss the Chuck E. Cheese pizza conspiracy, some limited edition cheeseburger Pringles, S'mores Chips Ahoy, and Red Velvet Chips Ahoy. Also in this episode they chat about Dav…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview Rick Barker. We talk to Rick about how he went from a drug addiction to a radio DJ, to being Taylor Swifts manager, to being manager for 100s of artists across the world. Rick is the writer of the Music Industry Blueprint book and the Host of the podcast by the same…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview one of the worlds most prolific Cybercriminals of all time, John Boseak. We talk about him growing up homeless, living on the streets at age 13, how his criminal life started, where it ended, and everything in between. His counterfeit schemes with credit cards and…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, Dan Tyminski. They chat about Dan playing with Allison Kraus and Union Station, Bluegrass music, singing Man Of Constant Sorrow for the Soggy Bottom Boys on O Brother Where Art Thou, and what is what like getting the call to do the song, Hey Brother…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary singer/songwriter, Leslie Satcher. We chat about how the idea for the massive hit song Troubadour was whispered from heaven, literally. We also chat about how Leslie got her start, being taught and led by some real legends like, Naomi Judd. L…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin, Marty Ray, and Special guest host, Jared Callan, interview the comedic legend, Bert Kreischer. They chat about Berts past TV career: Trip Flip, Hurt Bert, and Bert The Conquerer. Aslo, Berts new TV shows and Specials on Netflix and TBS: Go-Big Show, Hey Big Boy, The Cabin, and Secret Ti…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast Chris Wallin and Marty Ray have their good, no best, friend, Jared Callan on to chat mainly about movies and food, but theres some other good stuff in there too. We chat about Star Wars, Andy Griffith, TV, the state of film and movie theaters, and then we rate fast food restaurant new menu ite…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the lethal Stephen Wonderboy Thompson, Nicest Mofo in MMA. We chat about Stephen being undefeated for the majority of his career and life as a fighter and what it was like losing the first time. As well as, what it was like getting knocked out for the firs…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great James Otto. James tells us about how he got started in music, songwriting, and how he made ends meet when under a publishing deal of only 18,000 dollars a year. We also chat about the many legendary songs that he's writen, even one of my favorite…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview, Martin Cummins. Martin is a well accomplished actor that is a regular in the TV show Riverdale, When Calls The Heart, Away, and Poltergeist: The Legacy. He has also acting in several films like: Friday The 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, Cold Zone,Dow…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray discuss their year doing the show and the guest that they've had. Also, they get to interview each other a bit and ask questions they otherwise might not ask each other. Finally, Chris plays a song he wrote that has been released by Eric Paslay called, "Wild and You…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview the great John Schneider. We chat about: how he became the legendary Bo Duke of Dukes Of Hazzard and how much he got paid at 18 years old for playing him, his time playing Supermans dad in Smallville, his friendships with his past cast mates, producing his o…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview UFC Hall of Fame MMA Fighter, Matt Serra. Matt tells us about the worst job he ever had, how he got started in MMA, Wing Chun, UFC Looking For A Fight TV show with Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring and fighting legend, & even cauliflower pizza, Ew. Th…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the great Darryl Worley. Darryl tells us what it was like being with the label, how he started at FAME Studios as a writer, what to never do on the tour bus, his spot on impression of Carl from Sling Blade, & the new material he has coming out soon! Its a …

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview Ryan Wariner. Ryan tells us whats it's like playing for artists and bands like: Gary Allen, Megadeath, Gene Simmons, Gretchen Wilson, Shooter Jennings, Chris Cornell and more. They also chat about life on the road and Ryan tells us few guitar stories. He gives a l…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats Podcast, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview The Voice contestant, Natalie Brady. She's a super talented singer with a rocky, soulful, country voice that is hard to forget. She was on Adam Levines team, but has a few things to say about his attitude. They also chat with Natalie about her career now, …

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray chat with the absolutely inspiring one armed 6'11" tall boss of a man, Kevin Atlas. They chat about Kevins documentary, TV Show, Book, Hollywood movie, & even his new family addition. I could tell you all here, but it sounds so much better coming from him. He's a great guy wi…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary Deana Carter. Deana tells us whats up with her career today and how she got started in the music business in the first place like how Willie Nelson had a hand in her launch. She also tells us about her transitioning into the social media world now by…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin & Marty Ray interview a legend in Country Music, Neal McCoy. We chat about Neals hit songs like: Wink, Shake, No Doubt About It, and the controversial Take A Knee My A**. We chat about what it's like singing and performing during COVID, being attacked for his political views, patriotism,…

On this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Marty Ray & Chris Wallin interview the man, Jim "Moose" Brown. Jim is an award winning, Hall Of Fame, musician that can play an assortment of instruments. He plays for Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, he's written many songs, one of which was a monster hit, "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" for Alan Ja…

On this episode of The Marty ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray interview the legendary, THOM BRESH. They get into talking about a little bit of music, but a whole lot of other things more. Thom tells us about things like: DB Cooper sending hi a letter because of a song he wrote about him, how he hates music nowadays, stories of Chet At…

This weeks guest on The Marty Ray Project: Chats is the incomparable, rolling thunder, bluesy, honky tonkin piano player and singer, Victor Wainwright! Marty Ray Project & Chris Wallin chat with Victor about his beginnings in music: playing Für Elise at the age of 10 just by copying his teacher, touring with two bands, writing new music, cooking an…

In this episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Chris Wallin and Marty Ray chat with the enormously funny Cledus T. Judd. In this episode we talk about everything from Garth Brooks not being a fan to giving up 2 million dollars fro family. Also, we get into the Cledus comeback, life on the tour bus, The Eagles and Michael Jackson not liking his pa…

In episode 18 of The Marty Ray Project: Chats, Marty Ray and Chris Wallin talk with Faizon Love about everything under the sun. Like: his love for country music, his friendship with Robert Deniro, his life in a gang, seeing Denzel acting almost making him quit, and a great story of him and Will Ferrel on the set of Elf. We have a a special co host …

This was a fun episode with the man, Slobby Robby! First time interviewing someone while they were laying in there Versace sheets, hopefully not the last. We talk about the Netflix show Slobbys World and if there will be a season 2 or not, a Slobby Robby clothing brand called, Man Child, A Slobby Robby toy line, and a Slobby Robby game show coming …

On this episode, Marty Ray and Chris Wallin Chat with Diamond Dallas Page. He's a hall of fame wrestler that wrestled for the WCW and AEW. He is also an actor and a fitness coach that will get you into shape in no time with his creation, DDP YOGA. We chat with DDP about the wrestler you'd want in your corner in a street fight, being friends with St…

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Chris Wallin's good friend, Ira Dean tells us all about starting the band Trick Pony, playing with Tanya Tucker, living with Johnny Cash, and being ajudge at a nudist colony competition. He and Chris have been on some wild adventures. We also talk about why he never listened to Marty Ray's CD. It's a blast of an episode where w…

Welcome to our new show format! We will have video on YouTube for this episode on Marty Ray Project Channel under the Podcast Playlist. Also, welcome our new co-host, Chris Wallin to the show! On this episode, my buddy Herb Dean tells us what its really like inside the octagon and how awesome it was on UFC Fight Island. He's the best referee ever i…

This is the last episode that we will hear my good buddy Jim Vest on the mic, for now. Because of all this crap going on, he won't be able to continue the show. We have a great new co-host in Chris Wallin though with a fun new format where we integrated video as well as audio. ON THIS EPISODE we have the awesome songwriter, MARK SHERRILL. He has wr…

These episodes that we're releasing at the moment were recorded before COVID so David wasn't sick with it in this episode. David Chamberlain is a well decorated songwriter that our very own Jim Vest got started in the business. I'm sure glad he did too because we would've missed out on some great songs if not. We talk about the IRS taking Davids so…

On todays episode of The Marty Ray Project: Chats we have Brady Seals from the legendary band Little Texas and from the legendary Seals & Croft family. He had the ASCAP triple threat in songwriting, three number hit songs in a row, not many get that honor. He also has a book coming out about his life in, and out, of the band Little Texas called, "G…

In this episode we had the privilege of speaking with the legendary, Ronnie McDowell. He wrote and performed the song, "The King IS Gone" and tells us how that song was birthed, how well it did, and the hinderances that kept it from number one. We also discuss what it was like being the singing voice for Elvis in several movies about his life. That…

WE'RE BACK! Sorry for the gap in the episode upload schedule. We definitely didn't plan on the delay, but we are back on track and will have a new episode every Tuesday at 6AM CT from here on. On this episode we have Razzy Bailey and we get into an honest conversation about the current state of country music today, from the point of view of two leg…

I hope everyone is healthy and happy at the time of this post! The storm and coronavirus has delayed us here in Nashville slightly, but we're still created content and posting every week, this delay will be a constant. A new episode will be up every Monday from this point forward. This weeks episode is a fun one with a friend of Jim's and now a fri…

UFC, PRIDE, & BELLATOR MMA Fighter, Mark Hunt is our guest this week and what a chat we had. He tells us the latest on the two lawsuits he has active against the UFC and why he filed them in the first place. The phone call is from Australia to the USA so it sounds a little rough at first, but it straightens out quickly after the intro. Mark tells u…

Roni Stoneman is chocked full of legendary stories and history in music and TV. This episode is a little longer than normal because I wanted to be able to get as much of her awesomeness in it as possible. She started with the legendary Stoneman Family with her father, Ernest "Pop" Stoneman, who recorded the first ever one million seller country rec…