Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney, a celebrated country music star and recent Hall of Fame inductee, shares his early struggles and songwriting journey. He dives into the evolution of country music and its crossover appeal. Joining the panel, Rep. Jared Moskowitz discusses recent political victories and voter dissatisfaction, while Bill O'Reilly offers insights into economic frustrations and rising antisemitism. The trio tackles the impact of charismatic progressive candidates and the challenges of confronting extremism in politics.

Dmytro Kuleba, former Ukrainian foreign minister, discusses the leaked peace-plan conversations, highlighting concerns over Russian tactics and the necessity for increased European support for Ukraine. He critiques Trump's peace negotiation framing, asserting that inaction leads to more casualties. Actors Mark Strong and Lesley Manville explore their contemporary adaptation of 'Oedipus,' delving into its modern political relevance and emotional complexities. Country superstar Kenny Chesney shares insights about his musical journey and recent Hall of Fame induction.

Kenny Chesney, the country music icon and songwriter, shares heartfelt reflections on loss and his memoir, 'Heart Life Music.' He candidly discusses the grief of losing friends and his beloved dog. Kenny also connects with a family impacted by tragedy, revealing the importance of presence in the face of grief. Their conversation touches on the power of songwriting to capture memories and emotions, and how pets can teach us about attachment. Throughout, he emphasizes that while grief changes over time, it remains a potent force in our lives.

Peter Schrager, ESPN NFL analyst, shares the latest NFL rumors and trade deadline insights. Country superstar Kenny Chesney discusses his new book, Life & Music, and the intersection of sports in his career. Stanford Steve previews college football, highlighting Heisman candidates and playoff projections. JJ Watt recaps the NFL's week 8, delivering film insights while discussing the Texans' potential as they head into week 9. The panel dives into trade targets and even a bit of Halloween fun!

On this episode, Pat McAfee and his guests Jordan Poyer, CJ Stroud, Kenny Chesney, Orlando Brown Jr., Gene Steratore, Michael Lombardi, The Cake Boss, Thierry Henry, Gabe Morency, and Dan Patrick discuss a wide range of topics, including the Super Bowl LVIII, WWE events, gambling, NFL awards, live shows, college football, the benefits of plant medicine, dimensions, negotiations, football victories, team culture, football strategies, mental preparation in games, soccer, and cultural differences.