In this episode, Caroline throws it back to her first podcast ever...Almost 10 years ago! And her first guest was Darius Rucker! Front man of Hootie & the Blowfish, and Country Superstar, Darius explains his musical journey. He conquered both Pop/Rock and Country radio, selling over 30 million albums. Darius couldn’t be more down-to-earth and hilarious as we talk, career, love, marriage, life, The Grand ole Opry, and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 14, 2025•36 min
Dusty Slay joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! Dusty answers questions like: What's a side of you that you only show to people that you're close with? What's a habit or routine you'd like to get into? They also talk about sunscreen, route canals, dogs and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2025•14 min
Dusty Slay took the side door into stand-up — skipping LA, skipping NYC, and building a career straight out of Nashville. Now a headliner with his face on the wall at Zanies and over 40 Grand Ole Opry shows under his belt, Dusty’s the definition of doing it your own way. Dusty breaks down the real steps of the comedy grind — from open mic purgatory to Netflix glory with his 2024 hour special Workin’ Man and his upcoming Netflix July special Wet Heat. He also gives the deets of what it’s like to ...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, Rebecca Lynn Howard joins Caroline to answer some deep questions. Some of the questions include: How would you describe what you believe your life's purpose is? When was a recent moment in which you felt deeply happy? What are you pretty sure you could never get tired of? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2025•12 min
Rebecca Lynn Howard stormed into country music with “Forgive,” a powerhouse ballad that turned heads and proved her voice was the real deal. Not long after, Trisha Yearwood heard her play a song and asked to cut it on the spot—years later, they’d co-write Trisha’s latest single, “Girls Night In.” Rebecca went on to form The Loving Mary Band , which became Steven Tyler’s personal band—showing she could crush it in any genre, on any stage. But behind the music was a deeper journey: grieving her fa...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Brandon and Tripp of Lanco are back to answer some pretty tough questions! Some of them include: If you could be famous for something, what would you want it to be? What's something you worked really hard at recently? What's something you think people assume about you when they first meet you? Who in your life has had a bigger impact on you than they probably know? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•9 min
After bursting onto the scene in 2017 with their breakout debut album Hallelujah Nights, and 5X Platinum hit Greatest Love Story, Lanco rocketed to country music stardom. Fueled by chart-topping hits and infectious energy, they found themselves living at the top of the game—touring nationwide, appearing on late-night shows, and rubbing shoulders with celebrity friends. It was a whirlwind of success, and for a while, it seemed like nothing could slow them down. But life has a way of shifting the ...
Jun 23, 2025•48 min
Iam Tongi joined Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real to answer some deep questions! Some of them include: If you don't worry about consequences or what other people thought, what's something you would love to do? When was a recent moment when you felt deeply happy? What's a message you wish you could deliver to someone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•9 min
Iam Tongi is the Hawaiian kid who broke everyone on American Idol Season 23. He showed up heartbroken—his dad had just passed 3 months before. Music was always their thing. He almost quit completely. But his mom secretly signed him up for Idol anyway. Then he sang “Monsters”… and the world felt it. That was the moment. He won Season 23, but losing his dad forced him to find his own voice, live, on television. When his guitar broke during Hollywood Week, he knew—this was his dad telling him he co...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Naomi Johnson joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real. Naomi answers some deep questions, including: If you could be famous for something, what would you want it to be? What's a gift someone gave you that you'll never forget? If you could make one wish come true for someone else, what would it be? When you imagine your happy place, where is it and what are you doing? What was the highlight of your day today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2025•9 min
Naomi grew up off the grid—one of 11 kids living in a converted school bus, traveling the country, and even spending time in a cult. She learned guitar as a child, playing at gas stations to help her family afford life on the road. Now a wife and mother, Naomi is opening up about the full truth of her past—and the moment that changed everything. After nearly dying during childbirth, she gained a profound new perspective on life. That experience sparked a deep inner shift, awakening a fierce femi...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Megan Piphus joins Carolina on this episode of Get Real to answer some deep questions. The questions include: What's one thing about yourself you're genuinely proud of? What's something you find embarrassing? What's something you lost or misplaced that you still think about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2025•10 min
Megan is a four-time Emmy-winning ventriloquist, singer, and producer—and the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. She began teaching herself ventriloquism at just 10 years old, driven by a dream that would shape her life. Despite earning degrees in economics and finance and building a successful career in real estate, Megan never let go of her passion for performance. After years of performing on stages big and small—including America’s Got Talent, Kelly Clarkson, TODAY, Good Morning A...
Jun 02, 2025•57 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, John Morgan answers some challenging questions! Some of them include: What's a message you wish you could deliver to someone? What's something you think is more challenging for you than it is other people you know? What's a question you wish you could get an answer for? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•12 min
John Morgan’s journey to country stardom is the stuff of movies are made of. While chasing his dreams from small-town Sylva, North Carolina, a chance connection through an Uber driver led his music to Jason Aldean. Not long after, John got a life-changing call—Aldean himself offering him a record and publishing deal. Now, with his debut album Carolina Blue out, John shares deeply personal stories through his songs. One standout, “Kid Myself,” reflects on the painful choice to leave behind everyt...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Cyndi Thomson joined Caroline for this bonus episode of Tell Me More! Cyndi answers some deep life / personal questions. Some of them include: What's a habit or routine you would like to get into? What is something you want and are also afraid of? What would your 8 year old self think about the person you are today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025•8 min
Cyndi Thomson is back- after walking away from music at the height of her career-with a story only life could write. Acres of Diamonds is more than a comeback album—it’s the soundtrack of a journey filled with love, motherhood, marriage, heartbreak, healing, and hope. These songs were born in the quiet moments: rocking babies, holding hands through hard seasons, choosing faith over fear, and learning that true success isn’t about being seen—it’s about being centered. This is her voice, her story...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Zach Windahl grew up going to church, but it wasn’t until a low point in 2014—when he seriously questioned if Christianity was even for him—that his faith became real. He packed up and moved to Australia for an intensive Bible study, spending 12 hours a day, six days a week in Scripture. Within a week, everything changed. That transformation sparked a calling: help people actually understand the Bible. Zach launched The Brand Sunday, which went on to become one of the fastest-growing brands in t...
May 12, 2025•49 min
Jana Stern joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real. She answers various questions, such as: What moment do you wish you could live again? What is something you want and are also afraid of? What convo with a stranger will you never forget? What is something you lost or misplaced that you still think about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•16 min
Jana Stern died for 11 minutes after a suicide attempt in her youth—an experience that awakened her psychic gifts and reconnected her to Source. She returned forever changed, with a mission: to help others remember who they truly are. Now a powerful medium and astrologer, Jana guides people to break free from the matrix, reconnect with their divine essence, and activate their inner strength. Her work is about healing, awakening, and returning to the truth that we are all divinely connected—and i...
May 05, 2025•55 min
Gabi Marguerite joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real. She answers various questions, such as: What's something you're learning to be okay with? What's something you dislike that most people like? If you could be famous for something, what would you want it to be? What's something you worked really hard on recently? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•15 min
Let me tell you about my friend Gabrielle — she’s honestly something out of a miracle story. Gabi is a true conduit for healing energy, like the real deal. After going through her own journey of breaking chains and healing herself — spiritually and physically (yes, literally healing her body and others’ too) — she realized she couldn’t keep these gifts to herself. She had to share them with the world. What’s wild is where her journey started. Believe it or not, Gabi first tapped into her gifts a...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, Kat Luna joins Caroline to answer some deep questions. Some of them include: What's something you think people assume about you when they meet you for the first time? What's something you are learning to like or be okay with? If you could make a wish for someone else, what would that be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•8 min
From capturing hearts on American Idol with her now ex-husband to stepping boldly into her own spotlight, Cuban-American artist Kat Luna is telling her story—this time, solo. Her debut EP That Girl is a fearless dive into young love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. With Spanglish flair and emotional depth, Kat explores the highs of first love, the weight of early commitment, and the freedom of finding your own voice. Signed to Sony and stronger than ever, she’s not just the girl from the duo—she...
Apr 21, 2025•48 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins answer some deep questions about feelings. Some of the questions include: What would your 8 year old self think about the person you are today? If you could let go of something right now, what would it be? What moment in life do you wish you could live again and again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2025•21 min
I sat down with This Is Us star Chrissy Metz and Nashville songwriter Bradley Collins to talk about their new children’s book, When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings. We talked about the power of faith, the importance of self-love, and why helping kids express their emotions early on matters so much. Chrissy and Bradley shared how they had to learn to express themselves as adults because they weren’t taught how as kids—and how that inspired this book. Chrissy also reflected on her time on Thi...
Apr 14, 2025•51 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, Parmalee is back to to answer questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2025•15 min
Check out this Best Of episode of Get Real with Kailey Dickerson from 2019! Kailey is such a ray of light. She has faith that can move mountains. I love our conversations, and hearing how she talks to God and trusts in Him so completely. That goes for her husband too, Russell Dickerson. We talk about the long journey it has been for Russell to finally find the success in Country Music that they both knew he was destined for. What I love is they never doubted that God would open the doors. We tal...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Parmalee’s resilience is one of the most inspiring aspects of their journey. From the early days of playing music as kids with their dad to becoming one of country music’s most successful bands, they’ve faced countless challenges—but they never gave up. They’ve had their fair share of struggles, whether it’s overcoming internal band conflicts, navigating the pressures of the music industry, or literally surviving a robbery and gunshot, they always always push forward together. Parmalee’s story i...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In this bonus episode of Get Real, Maddie Richert is back to to answer questions! Plus, Caroline's daughter, Sunny, makes a special guest appearance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 03, 2025•13 min
