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The Dap and A Hug PodcastTranscending the Lineage | Cathcart, Parson-Willins & Sparks | York County HistoryIn this special Black History Month episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Willie James “Brother Wali” Cathcart, Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins, and Christine Sparks for a powerful conversation recorded on location at Historic Brattonsville.Together, they explore:• What it means to inherit a history you did not choose• Discovering family connections through DNA• The legacy of segregation-era baseball and the mentorship of Joe Black• Preserving African American history in the Carolina Piedmont• Land, belonging, and generational memoryBrother Wali reflects on playing during segregation in the 1950s a...
2026-02-281h 18
The Dap and A Hug PodcastSpace Daddy Diesel - with Space Daddy and The Galactic Go GosSpace Daddy and the Galactic Go-Go’s join The Dap and A Hug Podcast for a live conversation recorded at Slow Play Brewing in Rock Hill, SC.We talk about their origin story, building a sound that blends funk, rock, and cosmic energy, performing live, and what it takes to stay authentic in today’s music landscape.Special thanks to Slow Play Brewing for allowing us to record inside their space and support local creatives.🎸 Space Daddy and the Galactic Go-Go’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkyspacepimps/Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2026-02-2024 min
The Dap and A Hug PodcastFrom Soil to Table: Feeding a Community for 150 Years | Bush-N-Vine FarmIn this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Sam Hall of Bush-N-Vine Farm — a 150-year-old family-owned and operated farm in York, South Carolina.Bush-N-Vine Farm📍 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC🌐 https://www.bushnvinefarm.com🍓 CSA Program: https://www.bushnvinefarm.com/csa-program📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnvine📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushnvinefarmWe explore:• The Hall family legacy and how the farm first began• The evolution from peaches to a wid...
2026-02-1350 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastDiscipline, Boxing & Finding Inner Strength | with Christopher Corrado & Vit YIn this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down at Light Bright Boxing in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a powerful conversation about discipline, personal growth, and finding strength—inside and outside the ring.We’re joined by Christopher Corrado and Vit Y, two individuals whose paths through boxing, fitness, comedy, and life reflect the deeper lessons that come from consistency, accountability, and purpose. From training mindset and mental toughness to balancing creativity, family, and self-belief, this conversation goes far beyo...
2026-02-0642 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastFrom Credit Scores to Comic-Con: The Art, Hustle, and Reinvention of Matthew Davis🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Davis, a multidimensional creative whose life blends financial empowerment, mixed-media art, and comic-con hustle.Inspired early on by the imaginative worlds of Jim Henson, Matthew has spent his life experimenting with colors, characters, and concepts—eventually developing a signature visual style that now turns heads on the comic convention circuit. From Heroes Con in Charlotte to Tucson Comic-Con, his work stands out for its bold emotion, layered storyte...
2026-01-3048 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastThe Discipline Behind the Canvas | Art, Jiu-Jitsu, and Purpose with Kicherra Chisolm🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Kicherra Chisolm 🎨 for a thoughtful conversation about discipline, creativity, and purpose.Kicherra is a visual artist, muralist, educator, and creative entrepreneur whose work lives in public spaces, healing environments, and community-centered places. This conversation goes beyond talent and explores the discipline behind the canvas—the patience, structure, and consistency required to sustain a creative life.We talk about what people often misunderstand about the time and process behind mur...
2026-01-231h 11The Dap and A Hug PodcastGrowth, Hustle, & Community - with DJ Rico🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with DJ Rico 🤝 — an entrepreneur, DJ 🎶, host, and mobile barber 💈 whose journey reflects growth, adaptability, and service.Originally from New York 🗽, DJ Rico moved away around the age of 11, an experience that shaped his perspective early on. Before fully stepping into his creative and entrepreneurial path, he worked in the mental health field 🧠, gaining insight into empathy, patience, and meeting people where they are.Today, DJ Rico balances multiple...
2026-01-161h 26The Dap and A Hug PodcastThe Home Team at Allen Tate | Real Estate, Trust & Long-Term Thinking — with Lee Hamilton🎙️This episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast features a real, grounded conversation with Lee Hamilton, a member of The Home Team at Allen Tate.We talk about more than just real estate — this conversation dives into relationships, trust, discipline, patience, and what it truly means to serve people well in an industry that’s often misunderstood. Lee shares how integrity, consistency, and clear communication have shaped both his career and his character.Topics we discuss:• Real estate beyond transactions• Building trust in competitiv...
2026-01-0932 minThe Dap and A Hug Podcast3 Saints: Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood - with Carlos Barnette and Jamin Couser🎙️ In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I’m joined by Jamin Couser and Carlos Barnette — ordained ministers, certified personal trainers, and community leaders — for a conversation rooted in faith, discipline, and purpose. We open by exploring the ancient Greek forms of love — storge, philia, eros, and agape — and intentionally center the discussion on agape, the unconditional, self-sacrificing love that comes from God ❤️✝️.Agape is more than a definition; it is God’s love toward us, and the standard we’re called to live out in how we lead, serve, and care for others. From there, we unpack how f...
2025-12-311h 03The Dap and A Hug PodcastWhen Healing Becomes Purpose - with Lady V (Valerie Lawson-Watkins)🎙️ In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Lady V (Valerie Lawson-Watkins) — speaker, leader, and founder of Lady V Speaks and No Sad Story Ministries 🙏🏾.Lady V shares her journey through grief, pain, healing, obedience, and purpose ❤️ — including navigating the long-term impact of domestic violence and what it takes to reclaim your voice, faith, and sense of worth. We also talk about Cry Out to Get Out, a movement rooted in bringing awareness and support to those af...
2025-12-2641 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastThinking in Systems - with Evan Gertis🎙️ This episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast features Evan Gertis — someone whose résumé doesn’t fit into a single lane.At the time of recording, Evan was an Assistant General Manager at LA Fitness 💪, but his background reaches far beyond the gym floor. He’s an author ✍️, a financial advisor 💼, and holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Georgia 🎓🐾, a Master’s degree from Georgia Southern University 📘, and a Bachelor’s in Physics from UNC Chapel Hill 💡🧪. Currently, he is a Personal Trainer who recently began a new role with Northwestern Mutual.We dive into what happens...
2025-12-191h 16The Dap and A Hug PodcastWinthrop Voices: Echoes of Peru’s Past Guiding Farmers Today🎙In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Kohut — Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Anthropology at Winthrop University — along with students Hugo Buchanan, Maya Flynn, and Alisa Olive, to explore their transformative fieldwork in the Andes of Peru.This team spent their summer studying ancient Indigenous farming practices used between 900–1450 A.D., uncovering how past communities adapted to dramatic climate shifts, colder temperatures, and unpredictable environments — challenges that mirror what farmers face today.Together, we discuss:🌄 The ancient Andean agricultural systems — terraces, water...
2025-12-121h 53The Dap and A Hug PodcastThe Insurance Man: Where People Meet Community — with Antonio Knox🎙️On this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I reconnect with my high school friend Antonio Knox, the founder of One Community Insurance — a company built on the belief that real protection starts with real people.Antonio recently helped me secure health, dental, and vision coverage 🩺🦷👓, and the experience reminded me how important it is to have someone who truly cares walking you through the process. No confusion. No pressure. Just clarity.In this conversation, we explore:🧭 How One Community Insurance simplifies the entire process of choosing coverage🛡️...
2025-12-0553 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastWinthrop Voices: Devontaye Merrill and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical🎙️Some conversations remind you that creativity is more than performance — it’s purpose. 🎭In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Devontaye Merrill, a talented Winthrop University student and actor who recently performed in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. After watching the musical with my daughter, I knew I had to bring him on the show to talk about the energy, heart, and community behind the production.We dive into what it’s like balancing life as a student and performer, the lessons theatre teaches about teamwork and vulnerabil...
2025-11-1440 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastFrom the Gridiron to Grace — with Jonathan Meeks of Christ Training🎙️Some stories don’t just inspire — they set you free. ✨On this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Meeks — Rock Hill native, former Rock Hill Bearcat, Clemson University standout, and Buffalo Bills safety — now the co-founder of Christ Training, a men’s ministry built on discipline, humility, and daily growth in faith.Website: https://www.christtraining.orgJonathan opens up about his journey from the gridiron to guiding others through purpose and perseverance...
2025-11-0751 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastPastor C.T. Kirk — Breaking the Silence🎙️ Episode Title: 🙏🏾 Breaking the Silence — with Pastor C.T. Kirk of Sanctuary of Life Outreach CenterDescription:Some stories don’t just inspire — they set you free. ✨In this powerful episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with my pastor, 🙌🏾 C.T. Kirk, author of 📖 Breaking the Silence and founder of ⛪ Sanctuary of Life Outreach Center.The first day I visited his church, I joined — because what he teaches is real. It’s about following Christ ✝️, walking in truth 💬, and empowering the community to act with purpose — to se...
2025-11-0230 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastTroy's Wellness Center - "If It Was Easy, Anyone Would Do It"🎙️ Episode Title: "Building Wellness, Building Community — with Troy Harris of Troy’s Wellness Center"In this special episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sat down with Troy Harris — founder of Troy’s Wellness Center and the very first sponsor to believe in this vision from day one.Troy opens up about his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, the purpose behind his wellness center, and what it truly means to build something that serves others — mind, body, and spirit. I talk with Troy about consistency, community, and how small acts...
2025-10-2432 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastOliver Eye Associates - Hindsight is 20/20🎙️ Episode: “Hindsight Is 20/20” — featuring Dr. David B. Oliver of Oliver Eye Associates (Rock Hill, SC)In this insightful and entertaining episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Dr. David B. Oliver of Oliver Eye Associates to talk vision, wellness, and the fascinating world of eye health. The conversation covers everything from the science of sight and ATP energy to the importance of perspective — both literally and metaphorically.Dr. Oliver brings years of expertise and a great sense of humor, offering real-world advice on how to kee...
2025-10-1740 min
The Dap and A Hug PodcastSmallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery - Life is Sweet🎙 Episode Recap: Conversation with Dahlia of Smallcakes Rock Hill, SCIn this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Dahlia, the local franchise owner/operator of Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery here in Rock Hill. She’s a warm soul whose smile always brightens people’s day, and I wanted to give her recognition for bringing sweet joy to our city.Dahlia shares her journey—how she became part of the Smallcakes family, what baking means to her personally, and how she connects with her community through every cupcake...
2025-10-0330 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastCitizen's Spotlight🎙 Episode Recap: Conversation with @hiers_matt of Carolina Crimes PodcastThis episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast is brought to you by @TroyHarris and Troy’s Wellness Center, serving the Rock Hill community with wellness, recovery, and support.I sit down with my good friend @hiers_matt (Matt Hiers), co-host of Carolina Crimes Podcast. Beyond podcasting, Mat is a dedicated community voice—he ran for the local school board, speaks about recovery, and does live broadcasts for Northwestern High School football at District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill, SC.🔗 How...
2025-09-2659 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastRock Hill Boxing Club - Rumble Young Man Rumble🥊 Boxing.🥋Jiujitsu. Community. Mental Health.In this episode at Rock Hill Boxing Club, we dive into how training builds confidence, fights off stress, and helps youth stand strong against bullying. ☮️✨Learn more about Rock Hill Boxing Club: https://rockhillboxingclub.comLearn more about Carolina Family Jiujitsu: https://carolinafamilyjiujitsu.com🎙️Sponsored by Get Fit With Troy (Troy Wellness Center) - Thank You for supporting The Dap and A Hug Podcast! Learn more: https://www.troywellnesscenter.comFollow on Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/troywellnesscenterLike on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tr...
2025-09-2334 minThe Dap and A Hug PodcastSupreme Nutrition- The Launch🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Ty and Billy at Supreme Nutrition, one of Rock Hill’s favorite spots for optimal hydration, vitamins, supplements, and recovery products. They offer a free, in person body scan. Furthermore , they help customers set specific fitness goals with a meal plan tailored to each individual.Key Themes We Covered:Health & Wellness in Rock Hill — how Supreme Nutrition helps the community fuel their bodies with better choicesEntrepreneurship & Growth — Ty and Billy share the story behind Supreme Nutrition a...
2025-08-2125 min