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The Hook Podcast

The Hook Podcast

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Step inside the world of country music songwriting with The Hook Podcast. Each week, Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sit down with some of Nashville’s most talented and successful songwriters to explore the stories behind your favorite hits. From the creative process to the inspirations that sparked the songs, every episode gives you an insider’s perspective on how the music gets made. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or love hearing the stories behind the songs, The Hook Podcast is your all-access pass to the heart of Nashville songwriting.The Hook Podcast Music
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  • Seth Ennis | Writing “Amen” for Shaboozey & Jelly Roll + The Stories Behind Dylan Scott’s “Hooked” and more!
    Nov 5 2025

    Songwriter and artist Seth Ennis joins The Hook Podcast to talk about his new hit “Amen” for Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. Seth shares the wild story of how he came up with the idea for Dylan Scott’s smash “Hooked,”. The story behind his latest viral hit, "See Through" with The Band Camino. Seth also talks about writing with Ashley Cooke, Dylan Marlowe, and more.



    🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO Podcast

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    Instagram: ⁠@TheHookPod⁠

    Brailey Jones: ⁠@BraileyCJones⁠

    Kevin Kissner: ⁠@KissnerRadio

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Christian Yancey | Ole Miss Athlete Turned Nashville Songwriter for Josh Ross & Austin Snell
    Oct 9 2025

    Nashville songwriter Christian Yancey joins The Hook Podcast to share his journey from hurdler at Ole Miss to writing songs for artists like Josh Ross and Austin Snell. Christian talks about how “Hate How You Look” found its way to Josh Ross, and how it almost didn't even get written. The stories behind some of his favorite co-writes, and his dream writing session with HARDY.


    🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO Podcast

    Follow The Hook PodcastInstagram: @TheHookPodBrailey Jones: @BraileyCJonesKevin Kissner: @KissnerRadio

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Heath Warren | Writing for Bailey Zimmerman, Josh Ross, Nate Smith & Chase Rice
    Sep 25 2025

    Songwriter, Heath Warren joined the show and talked about how special it is that his hit, “Rock and a Hard Place” continues to be a massive song. Warren also talked about what it’s like writing songs for Bailey Zimmerman and the journey that he’s been on. Warren also mentioned how exciting it is to have a song on Madden 26.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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