Shows
Art on the AirArt(s) on the Air Transition TeamJoin all AOTA past hosts Tamara Garvey, Rob Hessler, & David Laughlin as they welcome new host Kate Stanton Melendez, and serve as a transition team. The artists and arts journalists share background info on the show's roots, give advice on becoming a podcaster, and dispense wisdom on the state of the arts in our beloved Savannah, Georgia (i.e., reminisce and gossip). We enjoyed catching up and goofing off, and hope you enjoy it too.
Check out Tamara's work and follow her here:
https://www.instagram.com/tamgarv/
2025-07-301h 11Art on the AirArt(s) on the Air - A Local Music Special Show!Hi everyone! It's the holidays and I'm taking a little break. Please enjoy a compilation of songs from many of the Savannah musicians I've interviewed over the last 2.5 years (since Rob Hessler handed the show over to me).
Here are timestamps of the musicians included, and links to listen to their interview and to follow them, if you like what you hear and want more of it!
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Kristin King (harpist and co-owner of New Arts Ensembles, a music booking agency)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-s-on-the-air-with-kristin-king/id1483496536?i=1000577827751
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2024-12-1856 minArt on the AirArt(s) on the Air - Two-year anniversary chat w/ Tamara, Rob, and DavidIt's the 2-year anniversary of Rob Hessler handing the podcast over to Tamara Garvey (after having done it for 5 years)!
To celebrate, Tamara, Rob, and David Laughlin - who also did the show for a few year with Rob - met up for a looooong wild chat about Savannah's creative scene and the art(s) of interviewing and writing about it.
(One thing we all agree on is the excitement of getting feedback from people who are listening to/reading our interviews HINT HINT!)
Do you want even more of our unhi...
2024-07-171h 27Art on the AirArt(s) on the Air - Tamara’s one-year anniversary show! - Replay of first interview with Adonis DekingIt's the one-year anniversary of Tamara taking over host duties from Rob Hessler!
Join her for a replay of the first show - an interview with then-co-host Melissa Taylor of recent SCAD graduate Adonis Deking. This episode originally aired on July 20, 2022.
And stay tuned for our next show, when I'll re-interview Adonis to see where he is in his freelance artist/illustrator career now that it's one year later!
Check out Adonis's work and follow him here:
https://www.instagram.com/deking_art/
https://adonisdeking.com/
This episode includes th...
2023-07-1900 minArt on the AirArt on the Air Presents Timothy Harding + First FridayWe begin the show with a tribute to Rob's dad, Duke Hessler, who passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 after a long illness.
Then we dive into a discussion of First Friday and everything that Sulfur Studios and Arts Southeast has to offer, after which we play our Field Note with current On::View Artist in Residence Timothy Harding!
Finally, we end the show touching on a few other local events happening during First Friday, including HYPE at Location Gallery, Starlandia Supply's 7-year anniversary celebration, and Meg Kettelkamp's "Ghosts," a pop up show at a former house.
Tune in!
2022-08-1600 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Phillip Davis and Zay Hutchins at The CollageArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-07-0540 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Susan HoppArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-06-2127 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Timothy HardingArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-05-3124 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | The Artists and the TruckArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-05-1041 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Samantha Mack, Through a KaleidescopeArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-05-0922 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Childish Things with Stephanie and Rob ForbesArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-05-0334 min
RPGs & Baby Makes 3 - The PodcastEpisode 18 - Storytelling Versus GamingIs this our best or our worst episode yet? You decide!
After starting the show with a discussion of the Ironsworn RPG, we moved to sort of talking about "Storytelling" versus "Gaming."
After agreeing on almost everything, we also talked about tea, rabies, and tropes in grim dark fantasy.
With your hosts Gretchen Hilmers & Rob Hessler!
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2022-04-2936 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Kathryn ShriverArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-04-2643 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Gabe TorresArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-04-1232 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Elate ApparelArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-03-2940 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Nomadic Photo ArkArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-03-2229 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Ben CopperwheatArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-03-1531 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Shawn TurnerArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-03-0825 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Toni HazelArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-03-0134 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Jim BaileyArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-02-2222 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Patrick KelseyArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-02-1557 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Maxx FeistArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-02-0819 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Sharonna RayArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-02-0126 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Tamara Isaak-HarringtonArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-01-1829 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Eoley Mulally and Michael MahaffeyArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2022-01-1156 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Liz BishopArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-12-2124 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | NoNo FloresArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-12-1420 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Ro3Gallery presents 'Sometimes I Miss You'Art off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-12-0746 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Mom Art CampArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-11-3038 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | You/Lift Me UpArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-11-1531 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Noel W AndersonArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-11-0949 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Tatiana von Tauber's New SpaceArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-11-0252 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | 4 Top at Sulfur StudiosArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-10-2629 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Lauren BoyleArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-10-1931 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Mahsa YousefiArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-10-1235 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | José RayArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-10-0534 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Parkside ArtistsArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-09-2848 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air: Shelley Smith presents Saints and SinnersArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-09-2132 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Jimmy ButcherArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-09-1432 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Maggie EvansArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-09-0734 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Karen WillharmArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-08-3124 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Carmen LoupArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-08-2426 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Susie ChisholmArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-08-1629 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | PT BridgeportArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-08-0928 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Stuart MillerArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-08-0321 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Fredo MartinezArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-07-2634 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | The Hilmers FamilyArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesdays from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-07-1352 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Bridget ConnArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesday from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-07-0631 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Kevin CooleyArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesday from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-06-2929 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | Anya MolyviatisArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesday from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-06-2237 min
From the Newsroom: Savannah NowArt off the Air | TittybatsArt off the Air is a companion piece to the radio program “Art on the Air” hosted by Rob Hessler and Gretchen Hilmers. The column can also be found at savannahnow.com/entertainment. The show airs Wednesday from 3-4pm on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah and at WRUU.org.
2021-06-1534 minRPGs & Baby Makes 3 - The PodcastRPGs & Baby Makes 3 - The Podcast Episode ZeroGretchen Hilmers and Rob Hessler are a married couple with a kid. They like to play RPGs and Boardgames. They made a podcast. Here's what it's all about!
2020-12-2606 min
Beach's Motorcycle AdventuresBJ Hessler from DC Dirt Camp - Episode 09Rob & Mike get dirty with BJ from DC Dirt Camp. DC Dirt Camp is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) sponsored and American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) chartered Dirt Bike Training School in Northern Virginia.
2020-05-291h 00
NZK - The Warm UpThe Warm Up - Episode #031 (June 2017)June 2017 Techno set incl. recent tracks from Markus Suckut, Shlomi Aber, Truncate, KiNK, Monodrome, Robert Hood, Rob Hes, Rebekah, Tensal, Cleric, Par Grindvik, Thomas Hessler, Jeroen Search, Joel Mull, Anthony Parasole, Laurent Garnier and more! Enjoy!
2017-06-1500 minNZK - The Warm UpThe Warm Up - Episode #031 (June 2017)June 2017 Techno set incl. recent tracks from Markus Suckut, Shlomi Aber, Truncate, KiNK, Monodrome, Robert Hood, Rob Hes, Rebekah, Tensal, Cleric, Par Grindvik, Thomas Hessler, Jeroen Search, Joel Mull, Anthony Parasole, Laurent Garnier and more! Enjoy!
2017-06-151h 29
Decibel Geek PodcastNWOTHM - Ep193After a smashing success with last week's NWOBHM episode, we thought we would return to tell you that what was great in the past is still great today thanks to some ambitious newer bands with resplendent taste in respectable music!
NWOTHM
Aaron and Chris are back this week to celebrate and clue you into a movement that is helping continue the genre we all love! The New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal is exactly what it sounds like; young, hungry bands recapturing the big, epic sounds of the great bands from the late 70's and 1980's and expo...
2015-06-151h 17