Classic Country, Rock & Murder Ballads: The Definitive Gun Song Countdown

From outlaw country ballads to classic rock and even pirate rap, this week’s episode dives into the powerful connection between music and firearms. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of https://www.gunbroker.com/finally sit down with their elusive friend Nick Hoffman—fiddler, hunter, pilot, dad, Apple Music radio host and the man behind Nick’s Wild Ride on Outdoor Channel. After years of trying to get him on the show, the trio celebrates season 10 of his TV series and takes a spirited journey through their all-time favorite “gun songs,” mixing nostalgia, dark twists and plenty of laughs along the way. Key Topics & Highlights • The Ultimate “Gun Songs” Countdown – The crew builds a Top 5 list of the greatest songs featuring firearms. The undisputed classics “Lawyers, Guns and Money” and Marty Robbins’ “Big Iron” get an automatic bye while the panel debates which other tracks deserve the final slots. • Deep Cuts & Story Songs – From Marty Robbins’ “El Paso” to Steve Earle’s “Devil’s Right Hand,” Johnny Cash’s “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town,” and Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can Survive,” the hosts unpack vivid characters, cautionary tales and the culture around firearms in song. • Modern Murder Ballads & Dark Twists – Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy,” Colter Wall’s haunting “Kate McKinnon,” Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and Reba’s version of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” show how powerful lyrics can shock and move listeners without spelling everything out. • Fun & Offbeat Picks – From Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Gimme Three Steps” to Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” and even the pirate-rock novelty “Flintlock Glock,” the conversation proves gun songs can be tongue-in-cheek as well as deadly serious. • Family Guns & Personal Stories – Nick, Logan and Allen share their own heirloom firearms, the memories tied to them and how those pieces inspire the songs that matter most. • Music, Emotion & Ambiguity – The panel explores how the best songwriters leave room for interpretation—letting the listener imagine the details, whether it’s Marley’s metaphors or the cannon blasts of the “1812 Overture.” Listen Now Join Nick Hoffman, Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner for a lively, story-packed conversation that blends music history, personal nostalgia and a few surprise laughs. Whether you love outlaw country, classic rock or modern Americana, you’ll come away with a playlist of “gun songs” to queue up for your next drive or range day. Here's a Spotify playlist of our favorite gun songs! 💬 Join the Conversation What songs did we miss? What ones have no place in the conversation? Drop a comment and let us know. 👍 Like, Share, and Review Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight to you each week. 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and catch No Lowballers every week. Listen now on your favorite platform and don’t forget: If you’re already a subscriber, make sure to re-subscribe using the updated links below to keep receiving new episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoPXevKfKwruKcEcV4ir3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lowballers/id1812452370 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f74f614-ea1c-4ca6-abd4-cfaf5135bf8e/no-lowballers iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/274120614/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6595321 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NoLowballersPodcast/videos To stream directly or learn more, visit www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast Follow No Lowballers on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday. Get your tickets HERE for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation POP Conservation Raffle! Every ticket gets you closer to amazing prizes and helps support conservation efforts!