S E108: Inside Trump’s Oval Office: Aldean Crew’s Surreal White House Visit :: Ep 108 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
S E108: Inside Trump’s Oval Office: Aldean Crew’s Surreal White House Visit :: Ep 108 Try That in a Small Town Podcast  
Podcast: Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Published On: Mon May 11 2026
Description: The Try That In A Small Town Podcast crew is back with a wild mix of gear talk, surgery updates, politics, and one unforgettable trip to the White House.Kurt and Tully break down their VIP visit to Washington, DC for Jason Aldean’s birthday, including standing in the Oval Office with President Trump, checking out the “Lewinsky room,” seeing historic artifacts up close, and reacting to Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame in the colonnade.The guys also dive into Trump’s impact on safety, the economy, the border, and Iran, and whether hardcore haters will ever admit anything positive by the end of his term.On the lighter side, there’s shoulder surgery pain, a new Try That In A Small Town coffee line, a full-on rant about grown men wearing sandals on the golf course, and a sketchy doctor’s office still asking for Social Security numbers right after being hacked.00:14 Swing-arm mic envy and Rascal Flatts headset jokes02:53 The real “elephant in the room”: Kurt’s arm sling and shoulder pain04:39 MRI coming up and why rehab isn’t enough this time07:40 Setting up Jason Aldean’s DC birthday trip and sightseeing plans08:46 Smithsonian, National Archives, and seeing Lincoln’s hat10:36 How the VIP White House tour and Oval Office visit came together11:27 First steps into the Oval Office and the weight of history13:03 The “Lewinsky room” and Trump’s private swag shop15:12 Trump-signed Bibles and presidential challenge coins everywhere17:16 Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame in the colonnade and the Biden plaque19:12 Would anyone ever admit “maybe Trump wasn’t that bad”?23:37 Safety, border, DC being clean again, and media spin28:29 Economy, gas prices, inflation, and how people will judge this presidency32:37 “Do you feel safer?” and what hardcore Trump haters will never say out loud37:51 Democratic process, midterms, and Trump’s strategic timing38:30 Ad read: Original Glory beer and Patriot Mobile38:59 Social media backlash to the White House photos40:13 New “Try That In A Small Town” coffee line and flavor names41:39 Coffee review from Mom: bold but not bitter39:40 (segment flows) Introducing “dip sh*tty” targets of the week40:39 Sandals on the golf course and a full anti-man-feet rant43:28 The yacht story: when nasty feet ruin a radio event46:22 Doctor’s office gets hacked… then still asks for Social Security numbers48:01 Replacing debit cards, data everywhere, and security frustration48:40 Augusta story, golf etiquette, and strict dress-code culture______________________________________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don’t get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don’t and they can’t!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comPeacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs. https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.