Podunk Perspective

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Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo.

Zoe Jean Fowler
Known for her honest songwriting and genre-blending sound, Appalachia-raised country artist Zoe Jean Fowler captivates audiences both online and onstage. With over 600,000 streams on her own music and over half a million streams from songwriting cuts, Zoe is carving out her place as a standout independent artist and songwriter.

In the summer of 2025, Zoe released a 15 track deluxe album, Cry Baby (Deluxe), which received 28 editorial playlist placements, was featured on Tidal’s Country Rising: Best of 2024, and premiered on WSM Radio at The Grand Ole Opry. Zoe has recently been featured on CMT and has opened for Kix Brooks, Randy Houser, Flatland Cavalry, and Sam Barber.

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Hosted By Seth Packan
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Canaan Smith
Canaan Smith is taking the next bold step in his journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance with his third studio album, ‘Chickahominy.’
‘Chickahominy’ marks a significant departure from his earlier work. “I consider this my transitional album,” says Smith. “It’s about exploring myself creatively and cutting ties with the inherent striving for commercial success. Instead of focusing on ‘what will work,’ I’m now more focused on expressing myself, and this is only the first step in that direction."
Throughout 11 tracks, which were all written or co-written by Smith and produced by Anthony Olympia, the album is a raw and fearless expression of who Smith is now both musically and personally, peeling back the layers of perfectionism and confronting the parts of himself he’s long been afraid to face.
“It’s my most song-forward album yet,” he says. "It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, just like my mind. One minute I’m carefree and stoned, and the next I’m worried to death. Sonically, it’s the most explorative album I’ve ever made. We let the band breathe, no click track, just a more natural, organic flow. As an artist, what I want most is to let myself breathe.”
Named after a river in his hometown of Williamsburg, VA, ‘Chickahominy’ finds Smith stretching beyond his past limitations, sonically, lyrically and thematically.
The powerful storyteller draws listeners into a world where the boundaries of good and evil collide, as he discovers the multitudes of the human experience.

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Rob Harvell
Rob Harvell is an American television and documentary producer best known for his work in sports-focused nonfiction storytelling. A graduate of Appalachian State University, he began his career at NASCAR Productions before moving into high-profile documentary work for major networks. Harvell has been a key producer on ESPN projects such as SEC Storied and 30 for 30, including acclaimed films like I Hate Christian Laettner and Nature Boy, and also produced The Bowden Dynasty about legendary coach Bobby Bowden. His broader portfolio includes docu-series and documentaries for ESPN, Netflix, TNT, History Channel, and National Geographic, covering sports, culture, and entertainment.

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