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🗓️ 11 August 2025
⏱️ 40 minutes
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In this can’t-miss episode, Dierks Bentley opens up about his journey from Nashville newcomer to country music star. He shares how movement and sports fuel his performances, why fitness is essential for touring, and the delicate balance of life on the road as a dad. Dierks also reveals tips and tricks for breaking into the Nashville scene, lessons from hit songwriting, and why “less fame” can mean more fulfillment. From heartfelt life stories to creative inspiration, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and motivation for anyone chasing a dream.
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0:00.0 | Hi guys, welcome back to Post Run High. Today's guest is a country music legend, Dirk's |
0:10.1 | Bentley. He's been a dream guest of mine for a while and I had a feeling you'd be just |
0:14.2 | as excited to hear from him as I was to sit down with him. The moment we found out that Dirk's |
0:18.8 | would be in L.A. for his Broken Branches tour and that he was open to being on the show, we jumped into action. We booked last minute flights. We sourced podcast equipment rentals in L.A. and we figured out every detail needed to pull this off on the road across the country. It took some serious behind-the-scenes hustle, but guys, we made it happen because when he get the chance to sit down with someone like Dirk's Bentley, you take it. Now, this episode is a little different. We didn't start with a run. Instead, Dirk's invited me to play pickleball backstage with him and his bandmates. So this is a shorter episode. We had a quick 30-minute window right before Dirk's went on stage. But I think you'll feel how raw and grounded this chat was. |
0:55.5 | He's someone who has stayed at the top of his industry for over two decades, and hearing |
0:59.7 | his take on longevity, balance, and enjoying life was a real gift. |
1:04.0 | We've got so many more amazing guests on the way, so please be sure to rate and review |
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1:12.4 | I always love hearing from you as we grow this show together. |
1:15.5 | And with that, let's get into my conversation with Dirks. |
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