Kentucky Headhunters' Richard Young: Farm Tales, Sweden Rock, Bears & Turkey Recipes

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Alex Rutledge and Redbone welcome Kentucky Headhunters co-founder Richard Young straight from a tomato plant run in Glasgow, Kentucky. Richard delivers a masterclass in Southern storytelling — from brother Fred's midnight tractor rides and his collection of 50 antique machines with only 4 batteries, to the band's history-making leap from a Kentucky holler to Sweden Rock Festival (opening three slots before Queen) and sold-out UK arena runs alongside Blackstone Cherry. We also get into turkey hunting on the creek, a surprise bear sighting, and cousin Johnny's electric-bike stealth hunting strategy. After Richard heads off for tomato plants, Alex breaks down a monster spring turkey season — 29 gobblers called in across five states — plus a deep dive into Missouri's #2 national turkey harvest ranking. The show wraps with a full wild turkey recipe segment: BBQ breast with Cajun Injector, brine techniques, and Chick-fil-A-style turkey nuggets. The Kentucky Headhunters play Salem, Arkansas' Fulton County Homecoming (77 years strong) this Saturday night.

Chapter Markers

1. 1:29 – Intro & Kentucky Headhunters Coming to Salem, AR
2. 1:55 – Richard Young Joins: Farm Life, Fred's Tractors & Garden Stories
3. 15:04 – Kentucky Headhunters Go International: Conquering Sweden Rock & the UK
4. 24:47 – Richard's Turkey Hunt, Bears on the Farm & Electric Bike Hunting
5. 29:46 – Wrapping Up with Richard Young
6. 30:57 – Life After the Spotlight: Alex & Redbone Reflect
7. 34:00 – Alex's Spring Turkey Season: 29 Gobblers in 5 States

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