In Episode 290 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Florida native Madden Metcalf to talk about his rapid rise from working on crab boats and playing waterfront restaurants to becoming one of the most exciting new voices coming out of the South. Madden shares how growing up on the “Forgotten Coast” shaped his work ethic, sound, and storytelling, and how those real-life experiences now fuel songs like “I Don’t Want to Cry Anymore” and “My Hometown.” The conversation dives into his journey to Nashville, getting discovered by Freddie Wexler, and the fast-moving momentum that led to a deal with MCA. Madden also breaks down the inspiration behind his debut EP Saltwater Southern, a project that blends country, rock, and coastal influences into a sound that’s uniquely his. From grinding in seafood restaurants to chasing dreams on Broadway and beyond, this episode captures an artist stepping into his moment with authenticity, grit, and a whole lot of Florida pride!

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• (00:00:00) - Outside The Round
• (00:00:22) - Meet Maddie Metcalf
• (00:01:42) - Florida songwriter talks about growing up on the coast
• (00:05:27) - Florida singer-songwriter on his journey to country music
• (00:09:35) - Florida Songwriter on Bringing Out His Hometown
• (00:14:15) - How to book a show in Florida
• (00:17:54) - What's Your Favorite Greek Food?
• (00:19:46) - Favorite first trip to Nashville was...
• (00:23:52) - Jason Aldean on His First Puerto Rico Tour
• (00:26:25) - Freddie Smith on Saltwater Southern
• (00:30:43) - Madden Metcalf on His New Album Saltwater Southern
• (00:31:34) - Freddie One on Working With Young Loretta
• (00:35:52) - Tennesse on Songwriters
• (00:39:16) - Turkey Season Opens Soon
• (00:41:59) - Jimmy Kimmel on Working On The Crab Boat
• (00:43:40) - Trey Collins on Touring the Southeast
• (00:47:28) - Corey Smith
• (00:52:06) - Dalton Smith on REVIEW