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DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaBranding Augusta w/ Bennish BrownToday: We talk to Bennish Brown, the President & CEO of Destination Augusta - formerly known as the Augusta Convention & Visitor's Bureau. What do they do? They sell Augusta - to everyone! And apparently that goes a lot farther than you might think... Keep up with them on Instagram @VisitAugusta & VisitAugusta.com and keep up with Bennish at @BennishB Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd Cit...2023-01-1657 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaGrowing the Vine from Augusta w/ Allan Soto & Olivia WamackToday: Allan Soto and Olivia Wamack both make their return to the show to talk about Vinea Capital and its advancements since 2020 - including creating a Foundation and restarting Pineapple Ink Tavern. Allan's Original Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropthedis-augusta/id1463070558?i=1000525345432Olivia's Original Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropthedis-augusta/id1463070558?i=1000525345410 Keep up with them in Instagram: @VineaCapital  @AllanJohnSoto@OliviaWamack@PineappleInkTavern@VineaFoundation Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cybe...2022-10-3145 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaCovering Augusta's Art Renaissance w/ Sample Augusta Rachel Goodman & Walter SantiagoToday: Sample Augusta founder Rachel Goodman and manager Walter Santiago come to talk about their online media publication that seeks to solve a problem that we've all complained about: figuring out what's going on in Augusta. From their weekly newsletters and concert reports to their events and round tables exploring how to grow the arts community, Sample Augusta is supporting all things arts in the CSRA. You'll also find them at Arts in the Heart Keep up with them at: SampleAugusta.com & @SampleAugusta Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Q...2022-08-3053 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaCovering Augusta's Art Renaissance w/ Sample Augusta Rachel Goodman & Walter SantiagoToday: Sample Augusta founder Rachel Goodman and manager Walter Santiago come to talk about their online media publication that seeks to solve a problem that we've all complained about: figuring out what's going on in Augusta. From their weekly newsletters and concert reports to their events and round tables exploring how to grow the arts community, Sample Augusta is supporting all things arts in the CSRA. You'll also find them at Arts in the Heart Keep up with them at: SampleAugusta.com & @SampleAugusta Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Q...2022-08-3053 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaBringing the Munchies to Augusta w/ Ramiro GalvanToday: Ramiro Galvan, the co-founder of El Rey (x2) and Munchies Lab. Ramiro talks to us about how he and his family, immigrants from Mexico, came to find themselves in Augusta and how he worked his way from being a dishwasher to being an owner of multiple restaurants that people now can't get enough of. Ramiro seems kind of like a hidden gem, because not only does he have 3 restaurants in operation, but he has more plans for Augusta, and all of his plans come from wanting to grow his city. Oh yeah, and something and penis shaped waffles.2022-08-2355 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaBringing the Munchies to Augusta w/ Ramiro GalvanToday: Ramiro Galvan, the co-founder of El Rey (x2) and Munchies Lab. Ramiro talks to us about how he and his family, immigrants from Mexico, came to find themselves in Augusta and how he worked his way from being a dishwasher to being an owner of multiple restaurants that people now can't get enough of. Ramiro seems kind of like a hidden gem, because not only does he have 3 restaurants in operation, but he has more plans for Augusta, and all of his plans come from wanting to grow his city. Oh yeah, and something and penis shaped waffles.2022-08-2355 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Augusta Adventure Guide w/ Cole WatkinsToday: Our friend, and fellow Young Professional of Augusta, Cole Watkins joins the show. He's the founder lead tour guide at Cole Watkins Tours. He's been in the tour business in Augusta since his time at Augusta State University - awhile, if the school name didn't give you that hint! We talk about the growing outdoor industry in Augusta, the national spotlight that Augusta / Columbia County received for promoting the kayaking spots that we have, and his day job (because he isn't busy enough) working with the world-traveling company Aggressor Adventures, which has taken him ~literally~ around the world.2022-07-1850 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Augusta Adventure Guide w/ Cole WatkinsToday: Our friend, and fellow Young Professional of Augusta, Cole Watkins joins the show. He's the founder lead tour guide at Cole Watkins Tours. He's been in the tour business in Augusta since his time at Augusta State University - awhile, if the school name didn't give you that hint! We talk about the growing outdoor industry in Augusta, the national spotlight that Augusta / Columbia County received for promoting the kayaking spots that we have, and his day job (because he isn't busy enough) working with the world-traveling company Aggressor Adventures, which has taken him ~literally~ around the world.2022-07-1850 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Technical College - Leading Our Economic Development? w/ Dr. Jermaine WhirlToday: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, the president of Augusta Technical College, and if you think that this is going to be an ordinary episode about a college, then prepare to be wrong! Dr. Whirl is a young leader in the economic development and jobs creation world and they have some great news for us about the future of Augusta. Listen to learn about the future of Augusta's develpment AND to learn about what city we're modeling ourselves after. Keep up with them at: @AugustaTechnicalCollege Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Q...2022-07-111h 10DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Technical College - Leading Our Economic Development? w/ Dr. Jermaine WhirlToday: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, the president of Augusta Technical College, and if you think that this is going to be an ordinary episode about a college, then prepare to be wrong! Dr. Whirl is a young leader in the economic development and jobs creation world and they have some great news for us about the future of Augusta. Listen to learn about the future of Augusta's develpment AND to learn about what city we're modeling ourselves after. Keep up with them at: @AugustaTechnicalCollege Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!)  DropTheDis Q...2022-07-111h 10DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Young Professionals of Augusta, Fetch 501, Tip Top Taps, & Manny's Sports BarToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about new businesses coming to the dowtown area: Fetch 501, the grand re-opening of Tip Top Taps, and Manny's Sports Bar. We also highlight a local organization that's 100% worth your time to check out: YPA, the Young Professionals of Augusta. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com  Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com  Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  ...2022-06-2905 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Young Professionals of Augusta, Fetch 501, Tip Top Taps, & Manny's Sports BarToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about new businesses coming to the dowtown area: Fetch 501, the grand re-opening of Tip Top Taps, and Manny's Sports Bar. We also highlight a local organization that's 100% worth your time to check out: YPA, the Young Professionals of Augusta. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com  Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com  Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  ...2022-06-2905 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaShaping Songs in Augusta w/ Davis BranchToday: Davis Branch with Song Shape Studios. Davis has somewhat of a non-traditional story for DropTheDis, as he is not a local business owner that one might recognize from their signs on the street, and he does a lot of his work with clients outside the city, but he is helping to put Augusta on the map - the music map. He works with local artists like Mackenzie Blake all the way to artists in Norway, as well as a few celebrities whose names you'll likely recognize. After Covid, Davis moved to Augusta, where Song Shape Studios...2022-06-281h 01DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaShaping Songs in Augusta w/ Davis BranchToday: Davis Branch with Song Shape Studios. Davis has somewhat of a non-traditional story for DropTheDis, as he is not a local business owner that one might recognize from their signs on the street, and he does a lot of his work with clients outside the city, but he is helping to put Augusta on the map - the music map. He works with local artists like Mackenzie Blake all the way to artists in Norway, as well as a few celebrities whose names you'll likely recognize. After Covid, Davis moved to Augusta, where Song Shape Studios...2022-06-281h 01DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaHighlight Augusta: Betty's BASH & Paddlefest 2022! w/ Andy & Amy ColbertToday: we highlight a local event coming very soon: Betty's Bash & Paddlefest! Located at Betty's Branch and hosted by Outdoor Augusta, Paddlefest is one of Augusta's best music and outdoor festivals, and also one of its youngest. We talk to hosts and founders of Outdoor Augusta Andy and Amy about what people can expect from the FREE event - and make sure you show up Saturday to catch us, the DroptTheDis hosts, hosting Betty's Bash! Keep up with them on IG @OutDoorAugusta and Online at OARiverside.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker...2022-06-1818 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaHighlight Augusta: Betty's BASH & Paddlefest 2022! w/ Andy & Amy ColbertToday: we highlight a local event coming very soon: Betty's Bash & Paddlefest! Located at Betty's Branch and hosted by Outdoor Augusta, Paddlefest is one of Augusta's best music and outdoor festivals, and also one of its youngest. We talk to hosts and founders of Outdoor Augusta Andy and Amy about what people can expect from the FREE event - and make sure you show up Saturday to catch us, the DroptTheDis hosts, hosting Betty's Bash! Keep up with them on IG @OutDoorAugusta and Online at OARiverside.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker...2022-06-1818 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Forest Colter O'QuinnToday: Forest Colter O'Quinn. Forest is from Augusta and got his professional music career started in Statesboro during his time at Georgia Southern University. A musician who can play multiple instrments and probably taught himself to sing in a similar way that you did...Forest has had songs hit it big before and has new projects coming soon that he thinks are his best yet! Catch him and his new band around Augusta and at The Alley in Aiken. Follw his music:  Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forest-colter/1095770197 Spofity: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0W...2022-06-0554 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Forest Colter O'QuinnToday: Forest Colter O'Quinn. Forest is from Augusta and got his professional music career started in Statesboro during his time at Georgia Southern University. A musician who can play multiple instrments and probably taught himself to sing in a similar way that you did...Forest has had songs hit it big before and has new projects coming soon that he thinks are his best yet! Catch him and his new band around Augusta and at The Alley in Aiken. Follw his music:  Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forest-colter/1095770197 Spofity: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0W...2022-06-0554 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta University w/ Dr. Brooks KeelToday: Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University joins the show. We discuss a WIDE variety of topics from his nontraditional pathway to the presidency, his time atGeorgia Southern, the Augusta University name change, the school's strategic plan for the next 10 years, their invovlement with the community in Augusta, and some revolutionary programs that resulted in Dr. Keel testifying before congress: the 3+ Program. Keep up with him on Twitter @PresKeel and with Augusta University on Instagram @AUG_University Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented...2022-05-161h 04DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta University w/ Dr. Brooks KeelToday: Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University joins the show. We discuss a WIDE variety of topics from his nontraditional pathway to the presidency, his time atGeorgia Southern, the Augusta University name change, the school's strategic plan for the next 10 years, their invovlement with the community in Augusta, and some revolutionary programs that resulted in Dr. Keel testifying before congress: the 3+ Program. Keep up with him on Twitter @PresKeel and with Augusta University on Instagram @AUG_University Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented...2022-05-161h 04DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: ANOTHER New Hotel for Downtown Augusta, a new Ice Rink, and an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & DamToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about ANOTHER new hotel in Downtown Augusta, another Marriott Brand, a new Ice Skating rink in North Augusta (??), & an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & Dam If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com  Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com  Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Pod...2022-05-1203 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: ANOTHER New Hotel for Downtown Augusta, a new Ice Rink, and an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & DamToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about ANOTHER new hotel in Downtown Augusta, another Marriott Brand, a new Ice Skating rink in North Augusta (??), & an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & Dam If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com  Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com  Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Pod...2022-05-1203 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Garrett HicksToday: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a newer artist who is not only new to music, but also new to Augusta. Garrett Hicks is one of the least "seasoned" musicians that we have had on the show and yet, he has a natural music skill and style and has loved music all his life. Stick around till the end for his first original as well as an unreleased son that he claims is the only love song he's ever written.Stream his Single "Not Alone" & Look out for Garrett...2022-05-0933 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Garrett HicksToday: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a newer artist who is not only new to music, but also new to Augusta. Garrett Hicks is one of the least "seasoned" musicians that we have had on the show and yet, he has a natural music skill and style and has loved music all his life. Stick around till the end for his first original as well as an unreleased son that he claims is the only love song he's ever written.Stream his Single "Not Alone" & Look out for Garrett...2022-05-0933 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Crime? w/ Deputy Chief Patrick ClaytonToday: Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office joins us. He talks about his background for public service and how that brought him to Augusta, first as a Federal Agent, and later as a community member and public servant. We talk about the history of crime in Augusta during his experiences in the city, the trends that we notice, the future plans being implemented as downtown grows, and how Augusta compared around the state. We also talk about how the sheriff's office is dealing with some of the most concerning trends in our time. If you love...2022-04-241h 00DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Crime? w/ Deputy Chief Patrick ClaytonToday: Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office joins us. He talks about his background for public service and how that brought him to Augusta, first as a Federal Agent, and later as a community member and public servant. We talk about the history of crime in Augusta during his experiences in the city, the trends that we notice, the future plans being implemented as downtown grows, and how Augusta compared around the state. We also talk about how the sheriff's office is dealing with some of the most concerning trends in our time. If you...2022-04-241h 00DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaBeautify Augusta w/ Jessica BasketteToday: Jessica Baskette, an Augusta resident with a long backstory helping to start multiple businesses in the area, and she's just getting started. From her involvement in Jones Creek Golf Course and Katerworks to the founding of Cork and Flame to becoming involved with Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique to co-Founding Beautify Augusta, Jess has made a significant impact on the city. Listen to hear her story of finding her passion and what Beautify Augusta is all about. Keep up with her: @BeautifyAugusta & @LaceAndVeilBrides Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis...2022-03-2852 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaBeautify Augusta w/ Jessica BasketteToday: Jessica Baskette, an Augusta resident with a long backstory helping to start multiple businesses in the area, and she's just getting started. From her involvement in Jones Creek Golf Course and Katerworks to the founding of Cork and Flame to becoming involved with Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique to co-Founding Beautify Augusta, Jess has made a significant impact on the city. Listen to hear her story of finding her passion and what Beautify Augusta is all about. Keep up with her: @BeautifyAugusta & @LaceAndVeilBrides Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey...2022-03-2852 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaNews Around Augusta: A Historic Broad Street Bank Renovation, New Watanut Bakery, New Wild Wing Cafe Location, & Augusta Rocks!Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a new bank location and renovation in downtown Augusta of a historic bank building, the new Watanut location and bakery, the new Wild Wing Cafe and location rumors, and an update on the Augusta Rocks concert series. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts...2022-03-1707 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaNews Around Augusta: A Historic Broad Street Bank Renovation, New Watanut Bakery, New Wild Wing Cafe Location, & Augusta Rocks!Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a new bank location and renovation in downtown Augusta of a historic bank building, the new Watanut location and bakery, the new Wild Wing Cafe and location rumors, and an update on the Augusta Rocks concert series. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 2022-03-1707 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Dave & Busters, Augusta Infrastructure, & Beautifying DowntownToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about the Dave & Busters Development including its expected open date - which may be coming sooner than you think! Also, there's an $80 million infrastructure investment slated for Downtown; what will this mean? Finally, the commission has proposed a project to add green space downtown. What does this project look like, and is it possible? If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented...2022-03-0904 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Dave & Busters, Augusta Infrastructure, & Beautifying DowntownToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about the Dave & Busters Development including its expected open date - which may be coming sooner than you think! Also, there's an $80 million infrastructure investment slated for Downtown; what will this mean? Finally, the commission has proposed a project to add green space downtown. What does this project look like, and is it possible? If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com ...2022-03-0904 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks: The Acosta Brothers w/ Jarrett & Matthew AcostaToday: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a couple of guys that has "been there, done that." From their early days as the J.J. Maj & the Unpolished Brass Band to creating unique solo careers, these guys are OGs in the Augusta music community. They play us some new, original music at the end, too! Look out for Matthew & Jarrett - they play all around Augusta. Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) ...2022-03-0755 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks: The Acosta Brothers w/ Jarrett & Matthew AcostaToday: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a couple of guys that has "been there, done that." From their early days as the J.J. Maj & the Unpolished Brass Band to creating unique solo careers, these guys are OGs in the Augusta music community. They play us some new, original music at the end, too! Look out for Matthew & Jarrett - they play all around Augusta. Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta...2022-03-0755 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Project Refresh, Atlanta Braves Coming to Town, New Public Art, Van Gogh, Pho'RamenalToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com Also Featuring: The Little Guide to Augusta, @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. Want to Support the Show & Get...2022-02-1606 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Project Refresh, Atlanta Braves Coming to Town, New Public Art, Van Gogh, Pho'RamenalToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com Also Featuring: The Little Guide to...2022-02-1606 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's City Potter w/ Shishir ChokshiToday: Shishir Chokshi is the founder of Tire City Potters, but his story and his legacy go far beyond that. Listen to hear about the change that created today's thriving Augusta Arts Community all the way to the inception of First Fridays as we know them! Shishir talks about how shop operates, trains future artists, and how he has created a legacy for himself in downtown Augusta. Keep up with TC Potters at: https://www.tcpotters.com/ Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at...2022-02-1458 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's City Potter w/ Shishir ChokshiToday: Shishir Chokshi is the founder of Tire City Potters, but his story and his legacy go far beyond that. Listen to hear about the change that created today's thriving Augusta Arts Community all the way to the inception of First Fridays as we know them! Shishir talks about how shop operates, trains future artists, and how he has created a legacy for himself in downtown Augusta. Keep up with TC Potters at: https://www.tcpotters.com/ Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media...2022-02-1458 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: She N' She w/ Brandy Douglas & Drea SuarezToday: A new episode of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series where we highlight local musicians in the CSRA. This episode features Brandy Douglas and Drea Suarez from She n' She. She n' She has been creating original music, and playing everyone's favorites, in Augusta for over a decade. From their tours with a full band to their musical quarrels to their international exposure, they have a great story - and stay till the end to hear a never-before-recorded song, sung live in Augusta Podcasts Studio. Listen to their music on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist...2022-02-0759 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: She N' She w/ Brandy Douglas & Drea SuarezToday: A new episode of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series where we highlight local musicians in the CSRA. This episode features Brandy Douglas and Drea Suarez from She n' She. She n' She has been creating original music, and playing everyone's favorites, in Augusta for over a decade. From their tours with a full band to their musical quarrels to their international exposure, they have a great story - and stay till the end to hear a never-before-recorded song, sung live in Augusta Podcasts Studio. Listen to their music on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/she-n-she/594361417 or on...2022-02-0759 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis Augusta[Made to} Measure up in Augusta w/ Keith JonesToday: Keith Jones. He's an entrepreneur and founder of the company Made to Measure. Keith has been doing business in Augusta for almost 10 years. He talks about the very real struggles of finding passion and actually building that passion into a business. He also shares tips and tricks of a successful entrepreneur and the impact that Augusta has had on his business Keep up with Keith and shop online at: KJonesMTM.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center, Augusta Hemp...2022-01-311h 00DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis Augusta[Made to} Measure up in Augusta w/ Keith JonesToday: Keith Jones. He's an entrepreneur and founder of the company Made to Measure. Keith has been doing business in Augusta for almost 10 years. He talks about the very real struggles of finding passion and actually building that passion into a business. He also shares tips and tricks of a successful entrepreneur and the impact that Augusta has had on his business Keep up with Keith and shop online at: KJonesMTM.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community...2022-01-311h 00DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: A New Investment in Downtown, A New Place to "Taste" Wine, New Data Center, & Expanded Axe ThrowingToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about 4 newsworthy goings-on in Augusta. 1. A company is investing in a new Jones St. office downtown to renovate an old building. 2. Start looking out for Taste Winery, coming to Broad St. soon. 3. There is a new Data Center being built and bringing jobs to the CSRA. 4. Axe throwing is [literally] growing in Augusta If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by...2022-01-2704 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: A New Investment in Downtown, A New Place to "Taste" Wine, New Data Center, & Expanded Axe ThrowingToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about 4 newsworthy goings-on in Augusta. 1. A company is investing in a new Jones St. office downtown to renovate an old building. 2. Start looking out for Taste Winery, coming to Broad St. soon. 3. There is a new Data Center being built and bringing jobs to the CSRA. 4. Axe throwing is [literally] growing in Augusta If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com 2022-01-2704 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: New Public Art from Pork Chop & A New Semi-Pro Sports Team "The Storm"Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a project that has been on Leonard Zimmerman (AKA: Pork Chop)'s radar for years: a Robot Water Tower. Also, is there a new sports attraction coming to Augusta? Looks like that might be the case! Did someone say Football Team? If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey...2022-01-2404 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: New Public Art from Pork Chop & A New Semi-Pro Sports Team "The Storm"Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a project that has been on Leonard Zimmerman (AKA: Pork Chop)'s radar for years: a Robot Water Tower. Also, is there a new sports attraction coming to Augusta? Looks like that might be the case! Did someone say Football Team? If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the...2022-01-2404 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis Augusta(2020) Augusta Cannabis w/ Dr. Robert MilhousThis Week: A Re-Run! Dr. Robert Milhous stops by to talk about his business - Augusta Chiropractic Clinic, his other business - Augusta Hemp Co., his OTHER business - Georgia Cannabis. Dr. Milhous has been on the front line of growing (pun intended) Georgia's cannabis industry as well as researching and understanding the nuance of cannabis. What does he think this future means and looks like for Augusta? UPDATED: Dr. Milhous has some announcements regarding a medical cannabis shop partnering with his chiropractic firm. We will be publishing updates soon Presented By Nancy Powell Real...2022-01-231h 15DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis Augusta(2020) Augusta Cannabis w/ Dr. Robert MilhousThis Week: A Re-Run! Dr. Robert Milhous stops by to talk about his business - Augusta Chiropractic Clinic, his other business - Augusta Hemp Co., his OTHER business - Georgia Cannabis. Dr. Milhous has been on the front line of growing (pun intended) Georgia's cannabis industry as well as researching and understanding the nuance of cannabis. What does he think this future means and looks like for Augusta? UPDATED: Dr. Milhous has some announcements regarding a medical cannabis shop partnering with his chiropractic firm. We will be publishing updates soon Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis...2022-01-231h 15DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: XPR Augusta Development & Job Fair, New Italian Restaurant, & the CEO of Mail ChimpToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about XPR Augusta - including the development and the acts, but FEATURING the upcoming Job Fair, where they will be hiring people for their Master's Week productions. Also, hear about the new Italian Restaurant coming from the Goldsmith family. Finally, The CEO of Mail Chimp, Ben Chestnut - an Augusta Native - is coming to speak around the city soon. Learn how to be there! If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented...2022-01-1306 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: XPR Augusta Development & Job Fair, New Italian Restaurant, & the CEO of Mail ChimpToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about XPR Augusta - including the development and the acts, but FEATURING the upcoming Job Fair, where they will be hiring people for their Master's Week productions. Also, hear about the new Italian Restaurant coming from the Goldsmith family. Finally, The CEO of Mail Chimp, Ben Chestnut - an Augusta Native - is coming to speak around the city soon. Learn how to be there! If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate...2022-01-1306 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Free New Years Videos, Partridge Inn Renno, Goat Kick Coffee, & Downtown StarbucksToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a neat local promotion from Augusta Podcasts, a $10 million local renovation, and 2 new coffee locations - 1 downtown and 1 in Evans. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery...2022-01-0705 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Free New Years Videos, Partridge Inn Renno, Goat Kick Coffee, & Downtown StarbucksToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a neat local promotion from Augusta Podcasts, a $10 million local renovation, and 2 new coffee locations - 1 downtown and 1 in Evans. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com Also Featuring: The Little Guide...2022-01-0705 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Dennis Quaid on the Hill, A New Pizza Restaurant, & The Food NetworkToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a big-time movie being shot in town featuring actor Dennis Quaid, a new Pizza Restaurant that is coming to "Midtown," and a local restaurant expecting a visit from the Food Network! If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Check out Gunn Roofing Company to find and support...2021-12-2303 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Dennis Quaid on the Hill, A New Pizza Restaurant, & The Food NetworkToday: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a big-time movie being shot in town featuring actor Dennis Quaid, a new Pizza Restaurant that is coming to "Midtown," and a local restaurant expecting a visit from the Food Network! If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. 2021-12-2303 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaA New Experience for Augusta w/ Greg CostelloToday: Greg Costello, the managing partner at C4 Live and Co-Founder of XPR Augusta. Greg is not the average guest on our show, as he is neither from Augusta nor does he live in Augusta, but he IS helping to make big things happen here. Greg, who lives in Vegas, is a partner at C4 Live, which is the company that has agreed to "Take Over" Lake Olmstead Stadium to do live events, starting this coming Master's with Blake Shelton & Nelly, Tim McGraw & Pitbull, and Jimmy Buffett. Greg talks about their process of coming to Augusta, making this deal with...2021-12-1948 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaA New Experience for Augusta w/ Greg CostelloToday: Greg Costello, the managing partner at C4 Live and Co-Founder of XPR Augusta. Greg is not the average guest on our show, as he is neither from Augusta nor does he live in Augusta, but he IS helping to make big things happen here. Greg, who lives in Vegas, is a partner at C4 Live, which is the company that has agreed to "Take Over" Lake Olmstead Stadium to do live events, starting this coming Master's with Blake Shelton & Nelly, Tim McGraw & Pitbull, and Jimmy Buffett. Greg talks about their process of coming to Augusta, making this deal...2021-12-1948 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: C4 Entertainment & XPR Augusta, Mayoral Election, & The Green Jackets are SoldWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Green Jackets & look forward to next year with C4 Live & XPR Augusta and an overview of the Mayoral Election that's coming in 2022. Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question...2021-12-1706 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: C4 Entertainment & XPR Augusta, Mayoral Election, & The Green Jackets are SoldWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Green Jackets & look forward to next year with C4 Live & XPR Augusta and an overview of the Mayoral Election that's coming in 2022. Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell...2021-12-1706 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: AU Developments & Cleaning up DowntownWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Christmas events that are going on in our city including the Lighting, the Parade, and the 12 Bands of Christmas! Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter...2021-12-0904 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: AU Developments & Cleaning up DowntownWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Christmas events that are going on in our city including the Lighting, the Parade, and the 12 Bands of Christmas! Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker...2021-12-0904 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Mackenzie Blake (with Ethan Stallings)Today: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Mackenzie Blake, a local musician who, while she is in her first year of performing and recording music EVER (if you don't count church singing), had caught on in Augusta and spread like wildfire. She just released first song, Hungover, and talks about how she went from a spontaneous gig with the Baker Bros Band to recording music and performing at venues even up to Columbia, South Carolina! Ethan joined us in an incredible fur coat to play some guitar in the studio with Mackenzie & h...2021-12-0745 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Mackenzie Blake (with Ethan Stallings)Today: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Mackenzie Blake, a local musician who, while she is in her first year of performing and recording music EVER (if you don't count church singing), had caught on in Augusta and spread like wildfire. She just released first song, Hungover, and talks about how she went from a spontaneous gig with the Baker Bros Band to recording music and performing at venues even up to Columbia, South Carolina! Ethan joined us in an incredible fur coat to play some guitar in the studio with M...2021-12-0745 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Christmas EditionWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Christmas events that are going on in our city including the Lighting, the Parade, and the 12 Bands of Christmas! Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter...2021-12-0305 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAround Augusta: Christmas EditionWelcome to Around Augusta! Where Chris tells us all about what's going on in the city. Today, we talk about the Christmas events that are going on in our city including the Lighting, the Parade, and the 12 Bands of Christmas! Around Augusta premieres every week at the END of our episodes, If you like this solo format, let us know! To Keep up with us, Follow us @DropTheDis and AugustaPodcasts.com/DropTheDis and if YOU have some cool local scoops, send them to DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker...2021-12-0305 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Next Generation of Augusta's Local Politics w/ Jordan JohnsonToday: Jordan Johnson, who ran for - and won - his seat as District 1 commissioner when he was 26 years old, is Augusta's youngest commissioner. He talks to us about the current state of Augusta politics, what his agenda is, how the "insiders" are addressing local issues, and we also discuss the quiet successes that the commission has had that you may have never heard of. From blight to poverty to the James Brown Arena to the Riverfront, this episode has it all. Oh and one last thing? We published this on his birthday! Happy Birthday Jordan! To Keep up with...2021-11-141h 28DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Next Generation of Augusta's Local Politics w/ Jordan JohnsonToday: Jordan Johnson, who ran for - and won - his seat as District 1 commissioner when he was 26 years old, is Augusta's youngest commissioner. He talks to us about the current state of Augusta politics, what his agenda is, how the "insiders" are addressing local issues, and we also discuss the quiet successes that the commission has had that you may have never heard of. From blight to poverty to the James Brown Arena to the Riverfront, this episode has it all. Oh and one last thing? We published this on his birthday! Happy Birthday Jordan! To...2021-11-141h 28DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Next Generation of Augusta's Local Politics w/ Jordan JohnsonToday: Jordan Johnson, who ran for - and won - his seat as District 1 commissioner when he was 26 years old, is Augusta's youngest commissioner. He talks to us about the current state of Augusta politics, what his agenda is, how the "insiders" are addressing local issues, and we also discuss the quiet successes that the commission has had that you may have never heard of. From blight to poverty to the James Brown Arena to the Riverfront, this episode has it all. Oh and one last thing? We published this on his birthday! Happy Birthday Jordan! To Keep up with...2021-11-141h 28DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Next Generation of Augusta's Local Politics w/ Jordan JohnsonToday: Jordan Johnson, who ran for - and won - his seat as District 1 commissioner when he was 26 years old, is Augusta's youngest commissioner. He talks to us about the current state of Augusta politics, what his agenda is, how the "insiders" are addressing local issues, and we also discuss the quiet successes that the commission has had that you may have never heard of. From blight to poverty to the James Brown Arena to the Riverfront, this episode has it all. Oh and one last thing? We published this on his birthday! Happy Birthday Jordan! To Keep up with...2021-11-141h 28DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Next Generation of Augusta's Local Politics w/ Jordan JohnsonToday: Jordan Johnson, who ran for - and won - his seat as District 1 commissioner when he was 26 years old, is Augusta's youngest commissioner. He talks to us about the current state of Augusta politics, what his agenda is, how the "insiders" are addressing local issues, and we also discuss the quiet successes that the commission has had that you may have never heard of. From blight to poverty to the James Brown Arena to the Riverfront, this episode has it all. Oh and one last thing? We published this on his birthday! Happy Birthday Jordan! To Keep up with...2021-11-141h 28DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Augusta Hip-Hop Highlight w/ Tru $lim & C.LarkToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features two local hip-hop artists: Tru $lim & C.Lark. In this episode, we talk to both of these guys, who came up from different parts of town and who are different ages with different styles, about the Augusta local hip-hop scene. There's a lot of stuff to learn in this episode AND, for the first time ever, we remix the DropTheDis question by having each artist Freestyle their answer! Find them: Tru $lim: - Apple Music (Tru $lim) https://music.apple.c...2021-11-0752 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Augusta Hip-Hop Highlight w/ Tru $lim & C.LarkToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features two local hip-hop artists: Tru $lim & C.Lark. In this episode, we talk to both of these guys, who came up from different parts of town and who are different ages with different styles, about the Augusta local hip-hop scene. There's a lot of stuff to learn in this episode AND, for the first time ever, we remix the DropTheDis question by having each artist Freestyle their answer! Find them: Tru $lim: - Apple Music (Tru $lim) https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tru-%24lim/1484718139 ...2021-11-0752 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's E-Waste Fixers w/ Richard GreenToday: Richard Green from Tech4Success. Ever since he retired from the military, Richard has been searching to create a concept that would help with job training in Augusta. He takes us through his journey around, and outside of, the United States and talks about how Augusta seemed like home from the beginning - even when he didn't know why. Since beginning work on his idea at TheClubhou.se, Richard has come a long way, and has opened a location on Broad Street! Find & Visit them at 912 Broad Street for information on how to start recycling YOUR e-Waste. Presented By...2021-10-111h 01DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's E-Waste Fixers w/ Richard GreenToday: Richard Green from Tech4Success. Ever since he retired from the military, Richard has been searching to create a concept that would help with job training in Augusta. He takes us through his journey around, and outside of, the United States and talks about how Augusta seemed like home from the beginning - even when he didn't know why. Since beginning work on his idea at TheClubhou.se, Richard has come a long way, and has opened a location on Broad Street! Find & Visit them at 912 Broad Street for information on how to start recycling YOUR...2021-10-111h 01DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Story Teller w/ Brandon DawsonToday: Brandon Dawson, the first Digital Reporter for WJBF (News Channel 6). Brandon reports on DropTheDis' content all the time so this week we flip the script and report on him. A northerner who spent many early years in Atlanta, Brandon eventually moved to Augusta to pursue an education at ASU/GRU/AU into TV & Film. He has been a member of Shrodinger's Cats, a local improv group, for years working on his stage presence, and also met his wife in Augusta! Find Brandon's Stories at https://www.wjbf.com/author/brandon-dawson/ Presented By Nancy Powell...2021-09-2159 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Story Teller w/ Brandon DawsonToday: Brandon Dawson, the first Digital Reporter for WJBF (News Channel 6). Brandon reports on DropTheDis' content all the time so this week we flip the script and report on him. A northerner who spent many early years in Atlanta, Brandon eventually moved to Augusta to pursue an education at ASU/GRU/AU into TV & Film. He has been a member of Shrodinger's Cats, a local improv group, for years working on his stage presence, and also met his wife in Augusta! Find Brandon's Stories at https://www.wjbf.com/author/brandon-dawson/ Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) ...2021-09-2159 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Arts with Brenda DurantToday: Brenda Durant stops by to talk all things art. She's the Executive Director of the Augusta Arts Council, which is in charge of, to name a couple of things, the sculpture walks downtown as well as the Arts in the Heart festival. She talks to us about being a transplant turned local and how she has immersed herself in Augusta art for over 20 years. Make sure to support the Augusta Arts Festival, coming this weekend! Learn More & Get Your Tickets at ArtsInTheHeartOfAugusta.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) ...2021-09-131h 04DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Arts with Brenda DurantToday: Brenda Durant stops by to talk all things art. She's the Executive Director of the Augusta Arts Council, which is in charge of, to name a couple of things, the sculpture walks downtown as well as the Arts in the Heart festival. She talks to us about being a transplant turned local and how she has immersed herself in Augusta art for over 20 years. Make sure to support the Augusta Arts Festival, coming this weekend! Learn More & Get Your Tickets at ArtsInTheHeartOfAugusta.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media...2021-09-131h 04DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Chris NdetiToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Chris Ndeti, a local singer / song-writer who also chose a unique career in music as a music therapist. She has been working with veterans in need in the Augusta community for over 20 years and is also a regular performer at many local music venues. She doesn't record her music, so make sure to catch her live if you can! Her performance at the end of the show is a MUST LISTEN! Keep up with her at AcousticChocolate.com Presented By N...2021-09-0553 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Chris NdetiToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Chris Ndeti, a local singer / song-writer who also chose a unique career in music as a music therapist. She has been working with veterans in need in the Augusta community for over 20 years and is also a regular performer at many local music venues. She doesn't record her music, so make sure to catch her live if you can! Her performance at the end of the show is a MUST LISTEN! Keep up with her at AcousticChocolate.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @D...2021-09-0553 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Augusta Report w/ Brad MeansToday: Brad Means joins us from WJBF. He's a a News Anchor and Host of the Means Report, where he tells the different stories that he finds in Augusta. His life has been devoted to being a respectful and responsible gate keeper for local news, with around 20 years in Augusta alone, and we get the opportunity to talk to him about the incredible stories and experiences that he's had along the way. Watch Brad on WJBF News Channel 6 at 5pm, 6pm, 11pm, and on the Means Report on Sundays. WJBF.com Presented By Nancy Powell...2021-08-2951 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaThe Augusta Report w/ Brad MeansToday: Brad Means joins us from WJBF. He's a a News Anchor and Host of the Means Report, where he tells the different stories that he finds in Augusta. His life has been devoted to being a respectful and responsible gate keeper for local news, with around 20 years in Augusta alone, and we get the opportunity to talk to him about the incredible stories and experiences that he's had along the way. Watch Brad on WJBF News Channel 6 at 5pm, 6pm, 11pm, and on the Means Report on Sundays. WJBF.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) ...2021-08-2951 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAn Augusta Philanthropist w/ Nancy PowellToday: The return of our friend, and presenter (!), Nancy Powell. Nancy is a local real estate agent and broker. In 2020, she took over her family's business, Powell & Associates, and basically rebuilt the company from the ground up. We originally interviewed her in 2019 for our episode: The Real (E)State of Augusta, and this week we caught up with her to talk about the process of refreshing her family business. More importantly, though, we talk about her new ventures: going All In on philanthropy in Augusta! Follow Nancy on Social (@DowntownAugustaBroker) on all Social Medias! Presented...2021-08-0149 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAn Augusta Philanthropist w/ Nancy PowellToday: The return of our friend, and presenter (!), Nancy Powell. Nancy is a local real estate agent and broker. In 2020, she took over her family's business, Powell & Associates, and basically rebuilt the company from the ground up. We originally interviewed her in 2019 for our episode: The Real (E)State of Augusta, and this week we caught up with her to talk about the process of refreshing her family business. More importantly, though, we talk about her new ventures: going All In on philanthropy in Augusta! Follow Nancy on Social (@DowntownAugustaBroker) on all Social Medias! Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate...2021-08-0149 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Hockey Talk with Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John WhitwellToday: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about their legacies, the legacy of hockey in Augusta, and what these guys are doing to bring it back. If you want to see Augusta have a Hockey Team, C...2021-07-251h 21DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Hockey Talk with Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John WhitwellToday: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about their legacies, the legacy of hockey in Augusta, and what these guys are doing to bring it back. If you want to see Augusta have a Hockey Team, C...2021-07-251h 21DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Hockey Talk with Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John WhitwellToday: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about their legacies, the legacy of hockey in Augusta, and what these guys are doing to bring it back. If you want to see Augusta have a Hockey Team, Contact Us: AugustaPodcasts@g...2021-07-251h 21DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Hockey Talk with Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John WhitwellToday: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about their legacies, the legacy of hockey in Augusta, and what these guys are doing to bring it back. If you want to see Augusta have a Hockey Team, Contact Us: AugustaPodcasts@g...2021-07-251h 21DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Kendall LevesqueToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. Today's Guest: Kendall Levesque. Kendall is a singer - song writer from Dearing, Georgia (right at the edge of the Greater Augusta area!) who channeled an early passion for music and self - expression into a passion for music all around. He has released a couple of singles, and makes a pledge on this show regarding his next release as well! Learn More About Kendall & How to Support Him at KendallLevesqueOfficial.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (T...2021-07-1146 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta Rocks Presents: Kendall LevesqueToday: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. Today's Guest: Kendall Levesque. Kendall is a singer - song writer from Dearing, Georgia (right at the edge of the Greater Augusta area!) who channeled an early passion for music and self - expression into a passion for music all around. He has released a couple of singles, and makes a pledge on this show regarding his next release as well! Learn More About Kendall & How to Support Him at KendallLevesqueOfficial.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) D...2021-07-1146 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Restaurateur w/ Sean WightToday: Sean Wight, a local Augusta legend in the restaurant space joins us to talk about his projects: Frog Hollow Tavern, Frog & The Hen, Craft & Vine, and Farmhaus (Both of them) as well as some new restaurants that are coming soon! Just a little preview of Sean's life shows that farm to table is his lifetime motto, and he actually worked at a farm for one of his first jobs and currently lives on a farm where he grows his own food fresh! This episode is going to be a great inspiration for future business owners and anyone that l...2021-06-3055 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Restaurateur w/ Sean WightToday: Sean Wight, a local Augusta legend in the restaurant space joins us to talk about his projects: Frog Hollow Tavern, Frog & The Hen, Craft & Vine, and Farmhaus (Both of them) as well as some new restaurants that are coming soon! Just a little preview of Sean's life shows that farm to table is his lifetime motto, and he actually worked at a farm for one of his first jobs and currently lives on a farm where he grows his own food fresh! This episode is going to be a great inspiration for future business owners and anyone that loves t...2021-06-3055 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's [Cheezus!] Ramsay w/ Becca LedfordToday: Our friend, Becca Ledford joins us in Augusta Podcasts Studios! She is a co-Founder and current single-operator of an impressive charcuterie business in Augusta: Salt & Savannah. After she catered for the Bobby Jones Invitational Watch Along during Masters Week, we were so impressed that we invited her to come tell her story. Her time management and commitment are on display this week!  Learn More about Salt & Savannah: https://linktr.ee/Salt_and_Savannah Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) ...2021-06-2051 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's [Cheezus!] Ramsay w/ Becca LedfordToday: Our friend, Becca Ledford joins us in Augusta Podcasts Studios! She is a co-Founder and current single-operator of an impressive charcuterie business in Augusta: Salt & Savannah. After she catered for the Bobby Jones Invitational Watch Along during Masters Week, we were so impressed that we invited her to come tell her story. Her time management and commitment are on display this week!  Learn More about Salt & Savannah: https://linktr.ee/Salt_and_Savannah Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Aug...2021-06-2051 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaGolf Augusta w/ Zack TullyToday: Zack Tully, founder of the Augusta Golf Collective (@GolfAugusta). Zack grew up as a passionate golfer in Augusta playing at Greenbrier High School, and re-kindled that passion as a college student at the University of Georgia. He's been growing the brand since 2018 and has used it as an opportunity to capture some of the Masters Tournament's most iconic moments.  Check out the Unique Designs & Order Now On His Website - USE CODE "DROPTHE10" TO SAVE 10% Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.co...2021-05-3056 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaOutdoor Augusta w/ Andy & Amy ColbertToday: Andy & Amy Colbert, the owners and founders of Outdoor Augusta join us at our NEW downtown studio to talk about their personal story and how it ties into the creation of their business. Outdoor Augusta has been in Evans for over 9 years, and comes from their wealth of personal experience as well as their passions combined. The perfect introductory episode for summer; we talk all things from their secret wedding story to their new school bus investment! Learn More About Their Summer Events on OARiverside.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (N...2021-05-161h 08DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaCreating Unconventional Leaders in Augusta (& Beyond) w/ Heather ParadyToday: Heather Parady. She is a transplant to Augusta from Arkansas who has 2 podcasts of her own as well as an international consulting brand! She is an ultimate creator and in this conversation, we go through her journey, the emotional and scary times, the great and successful times (including a Forbes interview!), and we talk about her connection to Augusta. Check Out Her Podcasts: Unconventional Leaders & Happy Brain Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at th...2021-04-181h 03DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaCreating Unconventional Leaders in Augusta (& Beyond) w/ Heather ParadyToday: Heather Parady. She is a transplant to Augusta from Arkansas who has 2 podcasts of her own as well as an international consulting brand! She is an ultimate creator and in this conversation, we go through her journey, the emotional and scary times, the great and successful times (including a Forbes interview!), and we talk about her connection to Augusta. Check Out Her Podcasts: Unconventional Leaders & Happy Brain Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at th...2021-04-181h 03DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Newest Beats w/ Erica AuffreyThis Week: Erica Auffery, a local DJ who goes by E-Meg, talks about her journey into finding her art form in Augusta. A former college athlete, Erica is an Augusta transplant from New York (among other places) who has found her passion as a DJ at local venues such at Soul Bar, Sole, and Bar on Broad. If you love music, art, and the downtown community, this episode is for you!   Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Powell & Associates is Augusta's Favorite Brokerage!)   Beer is Brought to You By Sa...2020-12-131h 07DropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Economic Development Authority w/ Cal WrayThis Week: Cay Wray, the development director for the Augusta Economic Development Authority helps us answer the question: How do businesses come to Augusta? This episode is your inside track to understanding how we recruit businesses to our region and how we work with our local neighbors to do so. Cal talks to us about working with different cities before eventually coming to Augusta and working on deals like Top Golf and C4 Live. Want an onside track to Augusta? Here it is!   Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Powell & Associates is Augusta's F...2020-11-1559 minDropTheDis AugustaDropTheDis AugustaAugusta's Economic Development Authority w/ Cal WrayThis Week: Cay Wray, the development director for the Augusta Economic Development Authority helps us answer the question: How do businesses come to Augusta? This episode is your inside track to understanding how we recruit businesses to our region and how we work with our local neighbors to do so. Cal talks to us about working with different cities before eventually coming to Augusta and working on deals like Top Golf and C4 Live. Want an onside track to Augusta? Here it is!   Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Powell & Associates is Augusta's F...2020-11-1559 min