Episode 260: When Country Goes Splat
From In Your Earholes formerly Smooth Sailing by Jasen and Oliver
February 9, 2026
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the roots of bad country music while sharing a lunch experience at Hardee's.
This week, Jason from UpInThisBrain joins Jasen and Oliver for a trip to Hardee's for lunch, which is the absolute worst thing ever. Jasen goes to the birthplace of the current country zeitgeist while Oliver and Jason look at some of the roots of bad country music. Download Episode260.mp3 In Your Earholes on Bluesky Jason on Bluesky Oliver Rockside on Bluesky Jasen on Bluesky
People in this episode
Hosts: Jasen, Oliver
Guest: Jason From Upinthisbrain
Topics covered
- country music
- bad country music
- food
Keywords
- country zeitgeist
- music roots
- lunch
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Hardee's
Books & works: When Country Goes Splat, In Your Earholes, Bluesky Jason, Bluesky Oliver Rockside, Bluesky Jasen on Bluesky
More episodes of In Your Earholes formerly Smooth Sailing
- Episode 262: Calling It Quits · March 3, 2026
- Episode 261: Letting the Inmates Run the Henhouse · February 24, 2026
- Episode 259: Lack of Power Ballads · January 26, 2026
- Episode 258: New Year, Same Us · January 12, 2026
- Episode 257: Raisin' Cane · December 8, 2025
- Episode 256: Bad First Impressions · November 24, 2025
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