Recorded: June 09, 2025

Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are joined by one of the fastest-rising stars in country music, Zach Top, recently named 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year. With his breakout hit "Good Times & Tan Lines" and a sound that blends bluegrass with '90s country nostalgia, Zach is quickly becoming a household name in Music City.

Before the interview, Taylor Lewan addresses his viral first pitch debacle at the St. Louis Cardinals game, giving fans his full breakdown of what really happened. Will Compton then recaps an unforgettable weekend at UFC 316 with Dana White—including an unexpected run-in with President Donald Trump.

In the interview, Zach Top opens up about his musical journey, including the early days of his family band Top String, his move to Nashville, and the mentor who helped guide his career. He shares honest thoughts on the current state of country music, the transition from bluegrass to mainstream, and what it felt like to finally play the Grand Ole Opry. Zach also talks about meeting legends like George Strait and Alan Jackson.

On the lighter side, the boys dive into pre-show rituals, life on the road, a potential future Beer Olympics appearance, and Zach’s close-knit relationship with his bandmates. In Ro Spicy Tier Talk, they break down the best love songs of all time. Plus, Zach responds to the Bud Light "What Would You Do Anything For?" challenge and teases what’s next—could a new album be dropping soon?

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TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
4:32 Taylor’s First Pitch
30:20 Weekend Recap
50:47 Dad Combine
53:09 New NIL Rules
1:03:52 ZACH TOP INTERVIEW STARTS
1:06:08 Getting Into Music
1:12:16 Sports He Played Growing Up
1:18:01 Growing Up On A Farm
1:19:18 When Did He Think He Could Make It In Music?
1:26:19 Was Nashville Intimidating?
1:31:39 Trusting Your Mentor
1:35:35 Thoughts On Current State Of Country Music
1:37:42 Going From Bluegrass To Country
1:39:50 Meeting The Artists He Looks Up To
1:52:32 Bring Back The Family Band?
1:55:27 The History Of The Opry
1:57:57 Is He Superstitious? 
1:59:25 Life On The Road
2:02:37 Beer Olympics?
2:09:12 His Relationship With his Band Members 
2:10:56 What Sports Does He Watch Now?
2:26:30 Ro Spicy Tier Talk: Love Songs
2:36:46 New Single “Good Times And Tan Lines” 
2:40:16 Did He Have A Rebellious Phase?
2:44:37 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?
2:50:57 New Album Coming Soon?

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