The Other 22 Hours: Joe & Alison Hudak

As the architect behind Rolling Stone Country and the host of their Nashville Now podcast, Joe Hudak has spent decades at the center of the music industry. Along with Alison Abbey Hudak, a veteran editor who has shaped the narrative of Nashville’s elite lifestyle media, they offer a wealth of experience in creative survival. This conversation dives into the “show business” of art, the moral weight of elevating artists who mismanage their influence, and the courage required to admit when a prestigious career has stifled your creative brain.

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In This Episode:

Joe Hudak
Alison Abbey Hudak
Jonathan Bernstein
“People Are Drinking Less Than Ever. What’s Country Music to Do?” – Rolling Stone
Carly Pearce
Kelsea Ballerini
Sterling Drake
Marissa Moss
Nashville Lifestyles
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Carl Jung

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The Other 22 Hours is hosted by Aaron Shafer-Haiss (producer, mixer, musician) and Michaela Anne (songwriter, artist, creative coach). More about Aaron’s workMore about Michaela Anne’s work.


Produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Original music written, performed and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss.

Photo Credit: Koury Angelo