{"podcast":{"title":"Drifting Cowboy","slug":"drifting-cowboy-7332357","podcast_index_feed_id":7332357,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e679e9d8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dillon-weldon","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38567494/38567494-1776864383680-ecc8b211bf206.jpg","author":"Dillon Weldon","episode_count":72,"summary":"The Drifting Cowboy Podcast is where country music history and storytelling collide. Hosted by Dillon Weldon, each episode dives into the legends, lost stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped country music. With guests like Travis Tritt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Randy Travis, you'll hear real conversations that reveal the heart, humor, and history of the genre. Whether you grew up on country or just found it, this show brings you closer to the music and the people who lived it. New episodes every week.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357"},"episode":{"title":"Gary Stewart Was WILDER Than You Think… His Inner Circle Tells All","slug":"gary-stewart-was-wilder-than-you-think-his-inner-circle-tells-all","published_at":"2026-04-16T15:44:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357/gary-stewart-was-wilder-than-you-think-his-inner-circle-tells-all","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dillon-weldon/episodes/Gary-Stewart-Was-WILDER-Than-You-Think-His-Inner-Circle-Tells-All-e3hvb9q","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3657722353.mp3","summary":"What was Gary Stewart REALLY like when the spotlight turned off? In this episode of Drifting Cowboy, we sit down with the people who knew him best — his daughter Shannon Stewart, longtime guitarist Boogie Bob, bodyguard Terry Porter, and acclaimed biographer Jimmy McDonough — for an unfiltered look at one of country music’s most misunderstood legends. They share never-before-heard stories about Gary’s wild lifestyle, his struggles, his sense of humor, and the moments that defined him behind the scenes. From chaotic nights on the road to unforgettable pranks and the reality of his battles with addiction, this is the side of Gary Stewart most people never got to see. This isn’t the polished version. This is the truth — straight from the people who lived it. If you think you know Gary Stewart… think again. Topics Covered: Gary Stewart’s personality off stage Wild road stories and pranks His struggles with addiction Behind-the-scenes moments from his career The real man behind the music Subscribe for more real stories from the legends and voices of country music. gary stewart, gary stewart stories, gary stewart podcast, drifting cowboy podcast, outlaw country, country music history, shannon stewart, boogie bob, terry porter, jimmy mcdonough, country music legends, classic country music, outlaw country music, country music documentary, gary stewart biography, country music stories, 70s country music, 80s country music, honky tonk music, country music interviews","meta_description":"What was Gary Stewart REALLY like when the spotlight turned off? In this episode of Drifting Cowboy, we sit down with the people who knew him best — his d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3678,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/drifting-cowboy-7332357/episodes/gary-stewart-was-wilder-than-you-think-his-inner-circle-tells-all/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357/gary-stewart-was-wilder-than-you-think-his-inner-circle-tells-all.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}