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Where and WhyEp. 15: Mark Murphy, doctor/authorWelcome to Where & Why, a podcast where we surface the origin stories of community leaders and influencers.Science and Writing have always competed for space in the brain of Dr. Mark Murphy.He is a noted gastroenterologist AND he writes a column for the Savannah Morning News. His first focus was on research, while his first book, Shadow Man, was a well-received thriller. He is now writing the second in a Young Adult/Fantasy trilogy.Mark is almost a native Savannahian, having met his wonderful wife Daphne met at Calvary Day...2024-04-0539 min
The Real Talk PodcastEp 90: A New Approach to Fitness & Athletics from Athletic Director "David Johnson" David Johnson Jr., native Savannahian and Olympic Weightlifting and Strength and Fitness Coach, pivoted into the world of Athletic Directing, Sport Marketing, and multimedia. A graduate of Savannah State University where he majored in Mass Communications (Audio/ Video Productions) and a minor in Africana Studies. Inner city child, but global visions with his investments and catalog being built and success garnered in his fields. What's next you ask? Maybe the world of community psychology and philanthropy. Stay tuned to see where Johnson's trajectory lands ! His uncanny ability to bridge the gap with all walks of life, fuels...2024-03-2846 min
The Soundtrack of SavannahThe Opportunity to Preserve Savannah’s World-Class History and MemoriesThe Savannah Philharmonic is dedicated to ensuring that everyone across the Savannah region is able to access and enjoy the performing arts. An integral part of achieving this goal is making sure that our community has a purpose-built, state of-the-art performance hall that will showcase the full range of performing arts for current and future generations of Savannahians. In this episode you will learn that Savannah once had such a space!
Listen in on this important conversation around the fate of the Johnny Mercer Theatre and the plan for preservation and restoration. Our guests for this episode ar...2023-12-2828 min
BylinesSavannah Music FestivalIt's a very special episode today! We're chatting with two of the minds behind the Savannah Music Festival—Executive Director Gene Dobbs Bradford and Artistic Director Ryan McMaken. Join us to dive into all the exciting things in store for this year's festival!2023-03-1455 minBylinesUFOs and Trader Joe'sWe're back! This week we talk about everything from, well, UFOs to Trader Joe's. Specifically, we explore the idea of a Trader Joe's in Savannah! Plus, we're talkin' Broughton Street (what else is new?) and much more.2023-02-2040 minBylinesBuckle Up, FolksWe're back for an exciting first episode of 2023! Today we're talking social median and local elections, highlighting a standout story from our first issue of the year, and more.2023-01-1337 minBylinesDickens and Deepfakes: The Holiday EpisodeThe gang's all here! This week we have a wide-ranging discussion about our Savannahian resolutions, holidays, social media, and yes, deepfakes. Happy holidays!2022-12-1642 minBylinesWe're Back!That's right: We're back! After a few weeks of holidays, sickness, and just life in general, we've returned to speak our minds once more. Rachael is out today, but Jim and Sean have a rousing discussion about holidays, runoffs, P*blo E*cob*r, and more.2022-12-0237 minBylinesWe're Back!That's right: We're back! After a few weeks of holidays, sickness, and just life in general, we've returned to speak our minds once more. Rachael is out today, but Jim and Sean have a rousing discussion about holidays, runoffs, P*blo E*cob*r, and more.2022-12-0245 minBylinesPlease ClapRachael, Sean, and Jim talk about the tribute band night at Victory North, to Fyre Festival, to Kanye West, and basically everything in between.2022-11-0745 minBylinesWill Miracles Never Cease?Rachael is back! Will miracles never case? This week we're talking more about elections and our election coverage, plus we preview the 10/27 Rock 'N Roll Trick or Treat concert at Victory North that we're sponsoring. Donate to The Savannahian and help us further our mission to keep bringing local independent journalism to Savannah: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YWZJFWLJA6VS22022-10-2642 minBylinesElectionsYes, that's right: We're talking about elections! Rachael couldn't join today, so Jim and Sean talk about everything from our civics content, to election fatigue, to the most consequential local election in Savannah history.2022-10-2349 minBylinesIron FamilySean is solo today on a very special episode! And we have our very first guests: the trio behind the award-winning documentary Iron Family. Join Sean as he chats with the doc's star Jazmine Faries, director Pat Longstreth, and writer/producer Chad Faries ahead of a screening on Friday, October 14th at 7pm at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Purchase tickets and learn more about Iron Family here: https://www.savannahga.gov/1058/Upcoming-Events2022-10-1244 minBylinesGive Me a Break(ing News)It's a jam-packed episode this week. Jim, Rachael, and Sean talk about Savannah Stopover's announcement regarding 2023, vent about neighborhood Facebook groups, and even talk about Halloween!2022-09-2339 minBylinesThe Cusp is RealWe're on the cusp of...something! Mercury is in retrograde and we are feeling it, y'all. Rachael, Jim, and Sean talk about everything from astrology, to Knocked Out Loaded's Halloween show at Victory North, to neighbors overstaying their welcome. It's a doozy of an episode this week. Tickets to the Rock and Roll Trick or Treat show at Victory North:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victory-norths-rock-and-roll-trick-or-treat-tickets-409942909277?aff=wix2022-09-1643 minBylinesPessimism of the DayNOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.Today on the podcast, we address the amazing response to Jim's Savannah Bananas piece, talk about the royal family, and even get into the Harry Styles drama. We can't help it!2022-09-0943 min
Hot Grits Podcast130. Jim Morekis Interview; Plus, UGA/Oregon Thoughts; Braves Bullpen Concerns & Kenley Jansen Causes A Fan MeltdownTravis previews the first week of college football including UGA vs. Oregon & Georgia Southern vs. Morgan State. ... Plus, the Atlanta Braves lost 2 of 3 to the Cardinals over the weekend and Atlanta's bullpen was a major topic of discussion among Braves fans after the back-to-back blown leads. Is Brian Snitker to blame? ... Also, a look at some early high school football storylines two weeks into the season. ... Interview with JIM MOREKIS of The Savannahian and Bylines Podcast starts at 24:00 ... Morekis joined HGP to talk about his column last week on the Savannah Bananas decision to stop playing regular baseball in the...2022-08-301h 06BylinesRecording in ProgressThis week, Rachael, Sean, and Jim discuss all things live music in Savannah. From our notorious ticket-buying habits to a lack of venues, feelings are expressed and a secret is revealed (spoiler: two of us have admittedly seen a certain 90s one hit wonder in concert). Join us, won't you, for this recording in progress.2022-08-2747 minBylinesBroughton Street BluesThis week, Jim, Rachael and Sean talk about the state of the Broughton streetscaping, which has gone years over schedule with no end in sight. We also remember the Ben Carter Broughton era, lament the development on Indian Street, and reminisce on when copyeditors were actually used in a newsroom (anyone remember printing out edit sheets?). The Broughton Street fiasco in pictures, by Jim Morekis: https://www.thesavannahian.com/the-broughton-street-fiasco-in-pictures/ Ghost Coast Distillery set to close doors in September amid a massive amount of construction and development, by Rachael Flora: https://www.thesavannahian.com/ghost-coast-set-to-close-doors/2022-08-1945 minBylinesWe're Kind Of Already StartingYou asked for it, so here it is: our very own podcast! Listen to us shoot the shit about a variety of things!2022-08-1245 min