{"podcast":{"title":"Hometown Bluegrass Show","slug":"hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830","podcast_index_feed_id":6744830,"rss_url":"https://www.timbatts.com/podcast?format=rss","website_url":"https://www.timbatts.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654289804469cd6e6318cc6e/1704573509552-J20U6X9CKHA608SRM0JS/Hometown+Bluegrass+Podcast+Cover+%282%29.jpg?format=1500w","author":"Tim Batts","episode_count":110,"summary":"Tune in weekly for the latest bluegrass music news, guitar lessons and road stories from 20 time bluegrass guitar player of the year Josh Williams and interviews with folks in the bluegrass music industry.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T18:19:01.720937+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830"},"episode":{"title":"Episode #98 - Don Rigsby","slug":"episode-98-don-rigsby","published_at":"2026-04-17T10:00:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830/episode-98-don-rigsby","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830","url":"https://www.timbatts.com/podcast/episode-98-don-rigsby","audio_url":"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/654289804469cd6e6318cc6e/t/69e14bf6b28137531b64cf6c/1776372864352/098+Hometown+Bluegrass+Show+Podcast+Episode+98.mp3","summary":"In this heartfelt episode, Tim Batts and Josh Williams sit down with bluegrass legend Don Rigsby for a deeply personal conversation about music, legacy, and family. Don shares the story behind his latest single with his band Southern Legacy, titled “Bill from Isonville.” The song is a tribute to his late father, Bill Rigsby, and carries a powerful emotional weight that resonates far beyond the bluegrass world. Tim, Josh, and Don reflect on: The inspiration behind writing “Bill from Isonville” The influence of Don’s father on his life and musical journey How songs rooted in personal loss can connect with a wide audience Why this track especially speaks to those who have lost their dads This episode is more than just a conversation—it’s a reminder of how music helps us process grief, honor those we love, and find common ground through shared experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass fan or simply someone who understands the bond between a father and child, this is an episode that will stay with you. 🎧 Tune in and experience the story behind the song.","meta_description":"In this heartfelt episode, Tim Batts and Josh Williams sit down with bluegrass legend Don Rigsby for a deeply personal conversation about music, legacy, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2910,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830/episodes/episode-98-don-rigsby/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830/episode-98-don-rigsby.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}