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The Grand Ole Opry Cast
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49:35
Published: Thu Jul 01 2021
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Josh and Chuck take a virtual walk through country music's legendary music venue.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Best friends cover practical money topics while discussing how to make smart financial decisions in the current economic environment.
00:00 - 03:02 (03:02)
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Personal Finance
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Best friends cover practical money topics while discussing how to make smart financial decisions in the current economic environment.

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Stuff You Should Know
The Grand Ole Opry is the world's oldest and longest running live radio broadcast program.
03:03 - 08:17 (05:14)
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Grand Ole Opry
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The Grand Ole Opry is the world's oldest and longest running live radio broadcast program. It was preceded by the National Barn Dance radio broadcast out of Chicago that played country music.

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In the 1920s, Nashville was trying to move away from its "hillbilly" image, but a group of musicians gathered at an insurance company's headquarters on Saturday nights to play country music, which eventually evolved into the famous Grand Ole Opry.
08:18 - 12:45 (04:26)
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Grand Ole Opry
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In the 1920s, Nashville was trying to move away from its "hillbilly" image, but a group of musicians gathered at an insurance company's headquarters on Saturday nights to play country music, which eventually evolved into the famous Grand Ole Opry.

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The Grand Ole Opry Cast
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Stuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the history of the Grand Ole Opry, from humble beginnings at the War Memorial Auditorium to its relocation to the Dixie Tabernacle.
12:45 - 17:42 (04:56)
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Entertainment
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The hosts discuss the history of the Grand Ole Opry, from humble beginnings at the War Memorial Auditorium to its relocation to the Dixie Tabernacle.

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The membership criteria for joining the Grand Ole Opry is subjective and objective as it is determined by a bunch of stuff based on people's talent and merit.
17:42 - 24:40 (06:57)
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Grand Ole Opry
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The membership criteria for joining the Grand Ole Opry is subjective and objective as it is determined by a bunch of stuff based on people's talent and merit. Membership has included prominent individuals such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Barbara Mandrell.

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This podcast features real-life stories of successful individuals.
24:41 - 28:31 (03:50)
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Success
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This podcast features real-life stories of successful individuals. They share the tools, books and people that made a difference in their lives, hoping to inspire others.

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A discussion on Nashville's traditional response to music changes and the differential treatment famous people receive, exemplified through Jerry Lee Lewis' murder case and snubbing of country rock band The Birds.
28:31 - 34:01 (05:30)
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Music Changes
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A discussion on Nashville's traditional response to music changes and the differential treatment famous people receive, exemplified through Jerry Lee Lewis' murder case and snubbing of country rock band The Birds.

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A member was banned from a club for 1 year and then reinstated after she lost her membership.
34:02 - 38:22 (04:20)
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Club Membership
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A member was banned from a club for 1 year and then reinstated after she lost her membership. She also witnessed some church workers getting arrested earlier in the day.

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Opryland USA, a popular music-themed amusement park, was closed down due to the owner's decision to focus on cornering the market on online Christian music websites during the dot-com bubble.
38:23 - 43:36 (05:12)
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Opryland USA
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Opryland USA, a popular music-themed amusement park, was closed down due to the owner's decision to focus on cornering the market on online Christian music websites during the dot-com bubble. The park was, however, profitable throughout its existence.

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The hosts discuss whether or not Billy Joel's Piano Man references camping instead of staying in a hotel.
43:36 - 47:26 (03:50)
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Billy Joel
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The hosts discuss whether or not Billy Joel's Piano Man references camping instead of staying in a hotel. One of the hosts shares personal experience of never having stayed in a hotel until after college.

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Get recommendations for "The Man Who Walked Caves" and "On Purpose with Jay Shetty", two podcasts that share raw real-life stories of personal journeys and offer tools for making a difference in our lives.
47:27 - 49:47 (02:20)
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Podcasting
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Get recommendations for "The Man Who Walked Caves" and "On Purpose with Jay Shetty", two podcasts that share raw real-life stories of personal journeys and offer tools for making a difference in our lives.

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The Grand Ole Opry Cast
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