The Good Grief Good God Show
A hit songwriter, grieving his son's death, has raw conversations with guests about mental health, recovery, and finding hope after tragedy.
This is a long-form interview show where a successful Nashville songwriter processes his own profound grief by talking with others who have navigated their own. Conversations toggle between career stories from the music industry and raw, personal accounts of loss, addiction, and recovery. The show was created in honor of the host's son, Sage, and is explicitly framed as a way to help others feel less alone. [11, f35GW4kGyhM]
“The host's dual identity as a top-tier music industry insider and a father publicly processing his son's death creates a unique conversational space. This allows him to connect with legendary figures on both a professional and a deeply personal, tragic level. [f35GW4kGyhM]”
Who hosts this show
Brad Warren is a Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning songwriter from the country duo The Warren Brothers, with credits for artists like Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and Faith Hill. Following the 2020 loss of his eldest son, Sage, to an accidental fentanyl overdose, he started this podcast to foster open conversations about grief and mental health, drawing on his own journey and years of sobriety.
Credentials & credits
- Grammy-nominated songwriter
- Daytime Emmy Award-winning songwriter
- CMA-nominated songwriter
- Co-founder of The Warren Brothers
- Songwriter for artists including Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and Toby Keith
Other ventures
- The Warren Brothers (music duo)
- Barely Famous: The Warren Brothers (CMT reality series)
- Nashville Star (celebrity judge)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Hit Songwriter to Barbara WaltersApr 28, 2026 · 45s
- 022 DADS. 2 SONS. SHARED GRIEF.Apr 23, 2026 · 33s
- 03A Life in Music. A Story of Loss.Apr 22, 2026 · 37s
- 04From Managing Music Legends to Unimaginable Loss I Burt Stein (S3 Finale)Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 05From #1 Hits to a Cancer Fight He Never Saw Coming | Monty Criswell (S3/EP13)Apr 8, 2026 · 1h 43m
- 06'Why You Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes | Ian Morgan Cron (S3/EP12)Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 25m
- 07
- 08Tyler Hubbard on Losing his Father & the Road to SuperstardomFeb 19, 2026 · 1h 24m
Notable episodes
- 01From Managing Music Legends to Unimaginable Loss I Burt Stein (S3 Finale)
The host and guest, a legendary music manager, connect over their shared, tragic experience of losing a son, creating a powerful and raw conversation.
- 02From #1 Hits to a Cancer Fight He Never Saw Coming | Monty Criswell (S3/EP13)
A peer-to-peer conversation between two Nashville songwriters about the craft, the changing industry, and facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis.
- 03'Why You Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes | Ian Morgan Cron (S3/EP12)
The host and guest, an Enneagram expert, have a vulnerable discussion about addiction, recovery, and self-awareness, grounded in their own personal histories.
What you'll be asked on this show
Brad Warren opens interviews with a warm, personal touch, sometimes by sharing a quote chosen for the guest or simply by creating an open floor for them to begin their story. [oo8R2bl-HsQ, _oEu2PIx-9o] He builds rapport by vulnerably sharing his own story of losing his son and his journey with sobriety, creating a powerful shared context, especially with guests who have experienced similar loss. [f35GW4kGyhM] His questions are often broad and open-ended, allowing guests to guide the narrative. He probes deeper not with aggressive pushback, but by relating a guest's point to his own life or his experience in the music business, making the conversation feel like a true dialogue between peers. [f35GW4kGyhM, oo8R2bl-HsQ]
The show is an informal, peer-to-peer interview, often filmed in a room with deep personal significance to the host's loss. [oo8R2bl-HsQ] Brad Warren is a reflective host, frequently sharing his own experiences with grief and sobriety to build a bond with his guests. [f35GW4kGyhM, _oEu2PIx-9o] Some episodes begin with the host reading a quote he has specifically selected for the guest. [oo8R2bl-HsQ]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Where would you like to start with your story?”
An open-ended invitation used early on to give the guest control of the narrative.
- Q.02
“Tell me how you got started in the music business.”
A direct question to establish the guest's professional backstory, often asked of industry peers.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Was your family musical?”
Explores the guest's childhood influences and background.
process
2- Q.01
“How did that happen?”
A simple, effective prompt to get the full story behind a major career achievement the guest just mentioned.
- Q.02
“Give me the seventh grader's version of [your topic].”
Asks the guest to simplify their complex area of expertise for the audience.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Do you find people using [your framework] as an excuse for their behavior?”
A skeptical but curious question that challenges the potential misuse of a guest's work.
craft
1- Q.01
“Who did you write [hit song] with?”
A common question for fellow songwriters to understand the collaborative process behind a specific hit.
advice
1- Q.01
“Would you advise anyone to become a songwriter right now?”
Seeks the guest's perspective on the viability of their profession for newcomers.
industry
1- Q.01
“Are you using the AI demos yet?”
Taps into current industry trends and technologies affecting the guest's craft.
personal
1- Q.01
“Do you have any other children?”
Asked gently after a discussion of loss to understand the guest's family context.
Signature segments
- · Stating the show's dedication to his late son, Sage
- · Opening with a quote selected for the guest
- · Sharing the personal significance of the recording space
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are often successful figures from the music industry, arts, or public life (songwriters, managers, authors) who have a personal story of overcoming immense hardship, such as loss, life-threatening illness, or addiction. [f35GW4kGyhM, oo8R2bl-HsQ, _oEu2PIx-9o]
- Burt Steinon From Managing Music Legends to Unimaginable Loss I Burt Stein (S3 Finale)
- Monty Criswellon From #1 Hits to a Cancer Fight He Never Saw Coming | Monty Criswell (S3/EP13)
- Ian Morgan Cronon 'Why You Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes | Ian Morgan Cron (S3/EP12)
- Danny Knighton Leading in Combat, Serving in Faith | Army Ranger Lt. Col. Danny Knight (S3/EP11)
- Tyler Hubbardon Tyler Hubbard on Losing his Father & the Road to Superstardom
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is sponsored by entities related to the host's profession, such as Songwriter City. [f35GW4kGyhM, oo8R2bl-HsQ] Given the focus on mental health and recovery, sponsors in the wellness, therapy, or non-profit space would be a natural fit.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Good Grief Good God Show?
- The show is hosted by Brad Warren, a professional songwriter and one half of the country music duo The Warren Brothers.
- What is the podcast about?
- It features long-form conversations about mental health, grief, and recovery. Guests, often from the music world, share stories of overcoming significant hardship.
- Why did Brad Warren start the podcast?
- He started the show in honor of his eldest son, Sage, who died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2020, to create a space for supportive conversations about mental health.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes regularly.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based show where Brad Warren has an in-depth, one-on-one conversation with a single guest per episode.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The show is available in both video on YouTube and as an audio podcast on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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