Garthology - A Study of Garth Brooks

The podcast Garthology - A Study of Garth Brooks is a show dedicated to appreciating Garth Brooks' music. The country musician came into popularity in the late 1980s. He crossed over to mainstream music in the 1990s with songs like “Friends in Low Places.” Brooks became so popular that close to a million New Yorkers came out to see his 1997 Central Park concert. This podcast talks about his entire career. It also explores his impact on country music, what made him so appealing, and plenty more.

Hosts Debbie, Peter, and Jessica run an informal, conversational-style podcast about Brooks' career. Besides live albums, the singer-songwriter doesn't put out much new music these days. Yet the appreciation for his music is everlasting. He's had a long and successful career, so there's lots to discuss on the Garthology podcast.

Episodes of Garthology vary in length, but each shares a commonality. They all discuss Brooks' albums in great depth. They even talk about some rare Brooks missteps. Garth Brooks in...the Life of Chris Gaines was an infamous one. Brooks wore a bad wig on the album cover as he pretended to be a rocker named Chris Gaines. This concept album befuddled many fans, but this podcast gives it respect.

As any avid Brooks fan may know, a star like this never works alone. That's why the podcast explores many of the songwriters behind his hits. The hosts chat about the metaphors behind the lyrics, as well as the moods behind the songs.

For lovers of Brooks, this show is a good listen. For those who have never heard his music, this podcast might generate intrigue. Music fanatics, country fans, and those with a general appreciation for good art and talent may find this podcast compelling.