Dodge the Smokeys and tune in because this week on Take This Pod and Shove It we are discussing the delightful Jerry Reed classic “East Bound and Down.” Not only do we add the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit to our public playlist, but discuss Jerry Reed’s acclaimed guitar playing, his late-in-life supergroup, which song of his was covered by Primus, and the impressive career of the song’s co-writer, Deena Kaye Rose. If you'd like to show your support for Take This Pod and Shove It, consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/takethispod">supporting us on Patreon HERE!</a> We appreciate you! Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist">https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist</a> And on TIDAL! <a href="https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA">https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA</a> Here's some more Jerry Reed recs from your hosts:<ul><li>She Got the Gold Mine (I Got the Shaft)</li><li>When You’re Hot You’re Hot</li><li>Texas Bound and Flyin'</li><li>Guitar Man</li><li>The Claw</li><li>Nervous Breakdown</li><li>Lord, Mr. Ford</li></ul><a href="https://www.patreon.com/takethispod">Check out our Patreon!</a> <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/take-this-pod-and-shove-it/">Check out our new merch store!</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/takethispodandshoveit/">@TakeThisPodandShoveIt</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/takethispodandshoveit">For everything else click HERE!</a> Want to create your own great podcast? Why not start today! We use BuzzSprout for hosting and have loved it. So we suggest you give them a try as well! Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform, and makes understanding your podcast data a breeze. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1872754">Follow this link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you—you'll get a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.</a>

58: "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed