Cody Lohden: From Firefighter to Nashville, DeVille Records & Making Country Fun Again - Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill | Lyssna här

On Episode 316 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Cody Lohden for his first-ever podcast appearance. Cody shares his journey from growing up in small-town Kentucky and working as a firefighter and paramedic to moving to Nashville and taking a full-time swing at country music. The guys dive into the viral “Black Betty” video that changed everything, catching the attention of ERNEST and eventually leading Cody into the Big Loud family and DeVille Records alongside Chandler Walters and Rhys Rutherford. Cody talks about learning how to co-write in Nashville, the early Raised Rowdy and Live Oak days, touring with ERNEST, getting cuts with artists like Bailey Zimmerman and Austin Snell, and finding his place among a tight-knit group of writers and artists who all came up together. Cody also breaks down finally locking into his sound after writing hundreds of songs a year—mixing small-town stories, cold beer, heartbreak and plenty of fun. They talk about songs like “Drinks Can Drink,” “Getting Nowhere,” and his latest release “One Boot Out the Door,” plus why he's focused on consistently releasing singles and letting each song have its own moment.

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro and welcoming Cody Loden
(00:01:16) - Cody's class of Nashville newcomers
(00:02:01) - Life as a firefighter and paramedic in Louisville
(00:04:14) - Learning guitar and small town Kentucky roots
(00:05:41) - Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats fandom
(00:06:54) - The viral TikTok moment that started it all
(00:09:52) - First co-write with Ernest and Morgan Wallen
(00:12:21) - Signing with Deville Records and Cadillac Sessions
(00:13:56) - Remembering Sam Johnson
(00:15:38) - Live Oak rounds and current hangouts
(00:16:17) - Playing Maine and rural fanbases
(00:17:32) - Kentucky's rich musical heritage
(00:18:52) - Finding his sound and songwriting output
(00:21:12) - Learning the writer's room etiquette
(00:22:14) - Millions of streams and musical influences growing up
(00:23:52) - FGL era and bus culture stories
(00:25:17) - Big Loud roster and different artist sounds
(00:25:52) - Hobbies: basketball, Rocket League, Fortnite
(00:27:16) - Football injury and switching to basketball
(00:29:28) - Sports fandom: Ravens, Giants, Yankees
(00:31:12) - Music comes into focus after injury
(00:33:22) - Winning a singing competition and starting the Loading Boys
(00:36:07) - Dad's support and hometown fame
(00:37:44) - Hometown DMs and songwriting themes
(00:38:55) - First tour with Ernest and career highlights
(00:40:04) - Cuts with Bailey Zimmerman and Austin
(00:41:39) - Describing his sound and Nashville bar favorites
(00:43:34) - Broadway nights and Valentine bar memories
(00:44:28) - Advice for newcomers and round culture
(00:45:40) - Delta 8 lollipops and Live Oak memories
(00:46:35) - Nashville food spots: Baja Burrito, BBQ, Mexican
(00:52:10) - Upcoming single One Boot Out the Door
(00:56:41) - Writing retreats and creative circle
(00:59:06) - Jugging, noodling, and fishing talk
(01:00:50) - Advice to his younger self
(01:01:49) - Watches, sponsors, and video games
(01:04:22) - Knicks championship and sports talk
(01:05:45) - Closing thoughts and upcoming shows

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