Parker McCollum Fires Crew Member After Serious Allegations - 2025 Week 49
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 17 minutes
This week on Bar Talk Happy Hour, we dive into a heavy headline shaking the Texas Country world. Parker McCollum has fired assistant road manager Joel Schoepf after Schoepf was arrested in New Braunfels for online solicitation of a minor under 14. With details emerging from the sting operation and Schoepf’s long history in the Texas and Red Dirt touring scene, the story raises difficult questions about safety, accountability, and how artists respond when someone inside their camp is accused of something this serious.
Odie Coyote and Producer Raven share their takes on McCollum’s immediate action, the impact this kind of news has on fans and the industry, and what it means when someone with decades of experience in the scene suddenly faces charges like this. It’s a tough topic—but an important one—and we’re bringing thoughtful, honest conversation to the table.
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