Episodes

  • #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson

    #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson
    May 29 2026

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 21 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary artist manager, Mike Robertson.
    Biography:

    Mike has been an artist manager based in Nashville since 1983. His roster includes Hall of Fame member Patty Loveless, Wade Hayes, Jonathan Edwards and Kimberly Kelly. He is also co-producer for The Big Easy Cruise https://bigeasycruise.com, The Sandy Beaches Cruise https://sandybeachescruises.com and The Country Music Cruise,. http://countrymusiccruise.com . Other work includes sponsor deals for Drive4COPD and Women of Country Fruit of the Loom Tour. Past clients over his 30 plus year career have included Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Blackhawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Nickel Creek, David Ball.

    This is Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

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    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

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    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    The Kent Rose Foundation

    Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
    www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis

    #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis
    May 23 2026

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 20 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary guitarist, Joh Willis.
    John is best known for his work as a session musician, producer, and songwriter.

    Biography:

    John Willis was raised in St. Martinville, Louisiana. At age 15, he learned to play banjo and then guitar. At age 22, Willis moved to Los Angeles, where he studied guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology. Upon graduation, Willis moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he began playing guitar in sessions for Shenandoah, Brian McKnight, The Impressions, and others. Upon the suggestion of David Briggs, Willis moved to Nashville. Since then, Willis has played on many hit records for Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, and many others.
    Willis’ songs have been featured on television networks and video games. He also produces custom albums, songwriter demos, jingles, and voiceovers in his studio, Mount Willis Productions. In 2002, Willis won the Guitarist of The Year award from the Academy of Country Music.

    This is Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

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    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    The Kent Rose Foundation

    Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
    www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #19 80's Ladies - with Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris

    #19 80's Ladies - with Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris
    Aug 23 2025

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 19 Harold and Russ sit down with two of Nashville's most iconic song publishers, Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris. These ladies dominated the country music industry for decades turning out one hit song after another. Jewel was also an actress and singer here in the U.S. and in Australia, where she is originally from. Judy, a native Nashvillian, has worn many hats in the music business from ascap to her own publishing company and has excelled at all of it. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

    Follow us on TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest
    www.alleyfestky.com

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
    www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #18 Shotgun Effie - with Mitchell Fox

    #18 Shotgun Effie - with Mitchell Fox
    Aug 16 2025

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 18 Harold, Russ, Brian and Wade have a chat with legendary artist manager, Mitchell Fox. Mitchell started his career with Led Zeppelin which led to a chance encounter with Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters. He went on to manage the Headhunters nearly 50 years! Harold signed the Headhunters in 1989. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

    Follow us on TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest
    www.alleyfestky.com

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
    www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #17 Maybe It Was Memphis - with Ed Seay

    #17 Maybe It Was Memphis - with Ed Seay
    Aug 9 2025

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 17 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with icon engineer and producer, Ed Seay. If you are a fan of the podcast you have heard Ed's name from Harold many times. Harold's famous quote "If you don think you can get your record any better, let Ed Seay mix it". Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd.

    More on Ed Seay:
    Getting his start in Atlanta in the 70s engineering and producing hits for Paul Davis, Peabo Bryson, and Melissa Manchester, Ed Seay has become one of the most respected and influential engineers in Nashville since moving there in 1984. With hit-making clients such as Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Ricky Skaggs, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, Highway 101, Collin Raye, and a host of others, Ed has led the charge in changing the recording approach in Nashville. - from https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

    Follow us on TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest
    www.alleyfestky.com

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation
    www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • #16 Mrs. Steven Rudy with Mark McGuinn-Bobby Boyd-Jeff Moseley

    #16 Mrs. Steven Rudy with Mark McGuinn-Bobby Boyd-Jeff Moseley
    Aug 3 2025
    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 16 Harold and Russ sit down with Mark McGuinn, Jeff Mosely, and Bobby E. Boyd. This trio of friends have seen all sides of the music business in Nashville. Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories. This is Behind the Shedd.More about today's guests:Mark McGuinn was signed to VFR Records in 2001, a newly formed independent record label, which released his first album, Mark McGuinn, in May that year. Initially, the label had planned to release "That's a Plan" as the album's first single. After a disc jockey at KPLX in Dallas, Texas, began playing "Mrs. Steven Rudy", another track from the album, other nearby stations soon followed suit. Due to the reaction the song was receiving in this market, the label released it as McGuinn's first single, with "That's a Plan" on the B-side.Upon the release of "Mrs. Steven Rudy", McGuinn was considered a "dark horse" on the country music scene, due in part to his jazz background and beatnik image, which were considered outside the norms of country radio. Mrs. Steven Rudy" was a top ten hit on the Billboard country music charts, and the highest-selling single on the country singles sales charts for five consecutive weeks. His album entered the Top Country Albums chart at number 18, setting a new record for the highest entry on that chart for the first release from an independent label.Bobby E. Boyd (aka 'Bandera Bob') is a Grammy Award Winning Songwriter with his most recent hit "Bless The Broken Road" (co-written with Marcus Hummon and Jeff Hanna) recorded by 'Rascal Flatts' . The song was No.1 for 6 weeks in 2005 and won a Grammy for Country Song of The Year in Feb. 2006 . It was also the most played song of the year , NSAI Song of the Year and has been awarded a Million-Air Certification by BMI (the 3rd for Boyd) . The Album - 'Feels Like Today' , driven by "Broken Road" , "Fast Cars & Freedom" and "Sarabeth (Skin)" , was the top selling Country Album of 2005 . Boyd's other hits include the No.1 song "In Pictures" by the group 'Alabama' (co-written with Joe Doyle) and the Top 10 song "Working Man's Phd." by 'Aaron Tippin' (co-written with Tippin and Philip Douglas) . These songs are also Million-Air Award Winners from BMI . Boyd has had other cuts and chart songs with such Artists as Martina McBride , Mark McGuinn , Linda Davis , Deryl Dodd , Melodie Crittendon & many others . (From last.fm)Jeff “The Mule” Moseley is a legendary character around Music Row. From artist development, song writing, publishing, and every other form of music business, Jeff has been involved. He was the president and owner of Electric Mule Music BMI - Neon Mule ASCAP. Managed Tim McGraw and helped get his record deal. Signed Mark McGuinn to Neon Mule and cut 10 songs as writer and artist. Sold to VFR Records with Harold Shedd. Won 2 ASCAP awards with Mark McGuinn. Jeff still owns and manages music companies working with young writers in Texas. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith. Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson. Get caught up on the latest episodes here:https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videosCheck out all our Youtube shorts here:https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shortsIf you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membershipThanks to patreon supporter Ron LedetFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesheddFor more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:behindtheshedd@gmail.comPlease visit our sponsors here:Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Festwww.alleyfestky.comPop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.comWild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.comHarold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationharoldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • #15 As Good As I Once Was with Coach Barry Switzer

    #15 As Good As I Once Was with Coach Barry Switzer
    Jul 25 2025

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In Episode 15, Harold, Russ, and Wade get in the huddle with Coach Barry Switzer. Coach Switzer is a former college and professional football coach. He served for 16 years as head football coach at the University of Oklahoma and four years as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He won three national championships at Oklahoma, and led the Cowboys to win Super Bowl XXX against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has one of the highest winning percentages of any college football coach in history, and is the second of only three head coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl!

    Harold and Coach go way back to 1982 when they first met in Nashville and have remained friends ever since. Coach Switzer and Toby Keith were also close. Harold signed Toby to Mercury Records, but Coach Switzer had the demo tape first. Sit back and listen to these old friends share and swap stories Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

    Follow us on TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest
    www.alleyfestky.com

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    40 mins
  • #14 Bread and Butter with Dean Mathis (Pee Wee)

    #14 Bread and Butter with Dean Mathis (Pee Wee)
    Jul 19 2025

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In Episode 14, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary singer and 60's superstar, Dean Mathis. Dean is a singer, song writer, guitar and fiddle player, recent steel guitar player, but best known for his role in The Newbeats.

    The Newbeats were a 1960s American pop vocal trio, led by Larry Henley with Dean and his brother, Mark Mathis. They are best remembered for their hits "Bread and Butter" ( a song Dean chose and arranged) and "Run, Baby Run"

    Harold and Dean's friendship goes back to the beginning in Georgia when Dean was barely a teenager. Sit back and listen to these old friends share and swap stories Behind the Shedd.

    Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.
    Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
    Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
    Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

    Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

    Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

    If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

    https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

    Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

    Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

    Follow us on TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

    For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

    behindtheshedd@gmail.com

    Please visit our sponsors here:

    Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Fest
    www.alleyfestky.com

    Pop’s Chevrolet
    www.popschevy.com

    Wild Bill’s Fireworks
    www.wildbillsfireworks.com

    Thanks to our monthly supporters
    • Ron Ledet
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    1 hr and 4 mins