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Audio DeaconAudio DeaconWilder Adkins: All Throughout the DayIn today's episode, we cover the latest record from Wilder Adkins, All Throughout the Day.To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen:Apple Music | Spotify__________________________Links:The Audio Deacon SubstackTwitterFacebookWe live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music.But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers.Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in ou...2025-04-1107 minAlways Choose OrangeAlways Choose Orange#33: Wilder Adkins - The Importance of Strong Lyrical Imagery, Solo Music vs. Collaboration, Learning Dulcimer, and MoreWilder Adkins is a singer-songwriter based in Birmingham, Alabama. With influences spanning from Appalachian folk ballads to Indian devotional music to the poetry of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver, his songs are steeped in natural imagery and frequently touch upon the subjects of faith, doubt, hope, and sorrow. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of strong lyrical imagery, his experience working with a band after years of writing solo, the way his songs come together, and a whole lot more.Website: https://wilderadkins.comInstagram: @wilderadkins2024-06-261h 34Always Choose OrangeAlways Choose Orange#33: Wilder Adkins - The Importance of Strong Lyrical Imagery, Solo Music vs. Collaboration, Learning Dulcimer, and MoreWilder Adkins is a singer-songwriter based in Birmingham, Alabama. With influences spanning from Appalachian folk ballads to Indian devotional music to the poetry of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver, his songs are steeped in natural imagery and frequently touch upon the subjects of faith, doubt, hope, and sorrow. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of strong lyrical imagery, his experience working with a band after years of writing solo, the way his songs come together, and a whole lot more.Website: https://wilderadkins.comInstagram: @wilderadkins2024-06-261h 34Dante\'s New South Radio ShowDante's New South Radio Show59 - Dante's Old South Radio Show (March 2024)March 2024 Dante’s Old South Chelsey Clammer is the award-winning author of the essay collections Human Heartbeat Detected (Red Hen Press, 2022), Circadian (Red Hen Press, 2017), and BodyHome (Hopewell Publications, 2015). Her work has appeared in Salon, The Rumpus, Brevity, and McSweeney’s, among many others. She teaches online writing classes with WOW! Women On Writing and is a freelance editor.  www.chelseyclammer.com Dan Veach is the founding editor of Atlanta Review. A poet and translator of Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, and Anglo-Saxon, Dan has won the Willis Barnstone Translation Prize a...2024-03-221h 11Dr. GameshowDr. Gameshow136. Thin SkinMAX FUN DRIVE! Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Pancakes or Waffles submitted by Isaac Ebert from Leesburg, Virginia, Somebody Once Told Me submitted by Alex Adan from Anchorage, Alaska, and Hey, I'm Blankin' Here! submitted by Benji Russelburg from Chicago, IllinoisCallers: Mario & Jennifer from San Francisco, California; Kristina & Erika from Brockville, Ontario, Canada; Greg from Grand Rapids, Michigan; Rachel from Somerville, Massachusetts; Katie from Los Angeles, California; Caroline from Haiku, HawaiiOutro theme by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, Alabama 2024-03-201h 11One Big Family Podcast NetworkOne Big Family Podcast NetworkThe Pressing In: An Album By Eliza King, Listen To Eliza King just released her new album called The Pressing In.  In this episode Eliza shares more in depth about the project in its' entirety and we get to hear snippets of a handful of the tracks. Central to this project is the idea that beauty is born through suffering. Life (or God, in his sovereignty) sometimes presses in on us, and in this uncomfortable and painful process we may feel crushed and squeezed, but something of worth is always produced at the same time. Equally though, we are invited to ‘press in’ (pursue, seek, conte...2024-03-0725 minDante\'s New South Radio ShowDante's New South Radio Show58 - Dante's Old South Radio Show (February 2024)February 2024 Dante’s Old South Autumn Nicholas: (she/he/they/them) Autumn Nicholas is a gifted songwriter and performer who has amazed audiences around the country. Autumn is one of Music Forward Foundation's Emerging LGBTQ+ Artists for 2023 and one of Nashville Scene’s Country Music Almanac 2024 Artists to Watch. www.autumnnicholas.com Emily Strasser’s first book, Half-Life of a Secret, is a deeply researched memoir that traces her journey to reckon with the toxic legacies of secrecy of her grandfather’s work building nuclear weapons in the atomi...2024-02-261h 27Dr. GameshowDr. Gameshow134. Dark JoyHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Do You Know What My Roommate Is Talking About? submitted by Nicky Curtis [content generated by Lucien (they/them)] from Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Snug Bug submitted by Alex Perry from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, and Call 1-800-JOMNOLO submitted by Tice Rust from Reston, VirginiaCallers: Elliott from Indianapolis, Indiana; Alex from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; Beth from Oslo, Norway; Kevin from Los Angeles, California; Zack from Brooklyn, New York; Nicky from Raleigh, North CarolinaOutro theme by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham...2024-02-211h 02Dante\'s New South Radio ShowDante's New South Radio Show57 - Dante's Old South Radio Show (January 2024)January 2024 Dante’s Old South Stuart Dischell is the author of Good Hope Road (Viking), a National Poetry Series Selection, Evenings & Avenues (Penguin), Dig Safe (Penguin), Backwards Days (Penguin), Standing on Z (Unicorn), Children with Enemies (Chicago), and The Lookout Man (Chicago). His newest work is Andalusian Visions (Unicorn), a book of poetry, photography, and music with international collaborators Cyril Caine and Laurent Estoppey. His poems have appeared in The Atlantic, Agni, The New Republic, Slate, Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, and numerous national and international anthologies, such as Best American Poetry, Good Poems, and the Pushcart Prize...2024-01-271h 09Owl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast9. Son of Bitter GlassHappy New Year, Nestlings! We are looking forward to this upcoming publishing year, and we are starting off this new year with a new book from our very own K.B. Hoyle! Join us in this episode as Karin and Katie discuss the upcoming Owl's Nest book SON OF BITTER GLASS, fairy tales, retellings, and more. Links+Resources: SON OF BITTER GLASS by K.B. Hoyle Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins for our music.2024-01-2244 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast8. Behind the Scenes of Publishing: MoneyWelcome back, Nestlings! On today's episode, Katie and Karin are discussing one of the behind the scenes aspects of publishing- money! Specifically, what does it take to run a publishing house or to self publish? How do books get produced and marketed? Join us in this transparent discussion, and let us know if you have any burning questions we didn't answer this week! This is our last episode of 2023, but we will be back in the beginning of 2024 with more publishing content. Let us know on Instagram or comment on Spotify what you'd...2023-12-1839 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast5. Owl's Nest ClassicsThis week on the podcast, Katie and Karin are discussing Owl's Nest Classics. What is an Owl's Nest Classic? They are reprints of classic works that capture the imagination of teen and middle grade readers. These are not rewritten, revised, or abridged works, but classic stories presented in full along with introductions, text notes, and discussion questions that are specially crafted to speak to young readers. Listen to hear why we are passionate about these annotated classics and our plans for future releases! Links + Resources: Pre-order A Christmas...2023-10-1719 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast4. Independent Publishers: An Interview with Carolyn Clare GivensWe are thrilled today to have Carolyn Givens from Bandersnatch Books on the show with us today. Carrie is an author and cofounder of Bandersnatch Books, a publisher of treasures found off the beaten path, books that might otherwise be overlooked in the vast world of publishing. Karin and Carrie discuss all things independent publishing. Come in and listen! Links + Resources: Bandersnatch Books You can find them on Instagram and Facebook. The Red Door The Balter of Ashton Harper Bandersnatch submissions Reminder that Owl’s Ne...2023-10-0246 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast3. Rating and Reviewing BooksDo you ever wonder why authors and independent publishers are often asking readers to rate and review their books? In this week's episode, Karin and Katie take us behind the scenes of why rating and review really do make a difference in a book's success. Links + Resources mentioned in this episode: Leave a review on Storygraph Leave a review on Amazon Leave a review on Goodreads Speaking of reviews, we would love for you to rate our podcast or leave us a comment on Spotify or Instagram Thank you to Wilder Adkins for...2023-09-1829 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast2. Not Exactly Love: Meet Devin BrownWelcome back, Nestlings! We are excited this week to introduce you to our author Devin Brown. Devin is an English professor at Asbury University where he shares his love of reading through his classes in adolescent literature, creative writing, and the works of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. He has published over a dozen books.  Devin and his wife, Sharon, live in Lexington, Kentucky. His debut Owl's Nest Publisher's book is a middle grade contemporary called Not Exactly Love. Links + Resources: Not Exactly Love is now available! R...2023-09-0440 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast1. SubmissionsWe're back! And we are ready to read your stories! Join Karin and Katie as they discuss opening up submissions for the Fall: what we want and what we don't want. We are excited to see what all you have been working on this year. Submissions open September 1, 2023. Links + Resources from this episode: Submissions FAQ Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins for our music2023-08-2119 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the PodcastBONUS: Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne PurvisHello, Nestlings! We could not wait for you all to hear this fun interview we had with our author Suzanne Purvis, so we are dropping into your feed with this bonus episode. Suzanne Purvis is a transplanted Canadian living in the Deep South, where she traded “eh” for “y’all.” She’s an author of long, short, flash fiction, and poetry for both children and adults, often written with a touch of humor. Suzanne's debut with Owl's Nest Publishers is a Middle Grade novel in verse called HERTZ GETS FUSED. In this episode, Katie and Suzanne discuss HERTZ as well...2023-07-1736 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast10. Writing and Editing BooksIn our last episode of season one, Karin and Katie discuss writing and editing books. If you have ever thought about writing a book or are curious about the process of writing and editing a book, this episode is for you! Thank you all for listening to our podcast this season. We would love to stay in touch this Summer. Be sure to check out our website and our Instagram for announcements of our upcoming books!Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins. 2023-06-1948 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast9. Writing for Children and TeensIn this week's episode, we talk about how to help our children and teens become better writers, especially if they have a desire to one day be published. Links + Resources mentioned in this episode: Outschool One Year Adventure Novel Emerging Writers' Institute SD Smith Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our theme music.2023-06-0543 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast7. Why Publish Books for Adolescents?This week on the podcast, Karin and Katie discuss why Owl's Nest Publishers publishes books for adolescents. Why is it important? Can kids and teens not just read adult books? And we want to hear from you! Do you think books for adolescents are important? What do you want to see in books for kids and teens? Leave us a voicemail using the link below in the show notes-you could be featured in a future episode! Thanks as always to Wilder Adkins for our theme music.2023-04-2428 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast6. Beautiful Books“Truth, beauty, and goodness” - you may have heard us use this phrase a time or two (or more!). On today’s podcast, we are examining what makes a beautiful book. We’ll discuss literary fiction and commercial fiction, examples of beautiful writing, and why beautiful writing matters. Come in and listen! Links + Resources mentioned in this episode: Books mentioned: Circe by Madeline Miller Ann Patchett Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Owl’s Nest Books mentioned: Hertz Gets...2023-04-1028 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast5. All About QueryingAre you an author searching for an agent or a publishing home for your book? Are you curious about how books go from manuscript to published work? Then tune in to Episode 5 of Owl’s Nest the Podcast. Karin and Katie are talking about querying! What is querying, how to query, and how to NOT query—this is a jam-packed episode filled with valuable information you do not want to miss!  Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:  Manuscript Wishlish Query Shark Owl’s Nest FAQ ​ Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music...2023-03-2738 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast4. What Makes an Owl's Nest Book an Owl's Nest Book?Welcome back to your new favorite literary podcast! If you’ve ever wondered what makes an Owl’s Nest book an Owl’s Nest book, this podcast is for you. We are going behind the scenes to discuss what we are looking for in a submission. Whether you’ve considered querying Owl’s Nest Publishers or are just curious what to expect from our books, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Links + Resources from the episode: Submissions FAQ Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music.2023-03-1336 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast3. Muses from the Moon: Meet W. ScottWelcome back, Nestlings! We are excited this week to introduce you to our author and poet, W. Scott. W. Scott is an author, poet, performer, and creative spirit. He is the writer of three books of poetry in a series titled Bottled Messages. The second collection of poetry in that series, Notecards and Scrolls, reached #1 on both Amazon's “African Poetry” and “African and Middle Eastern Literature” categories. His debut collection of poetry with Owl's Nest Publishers, Muses from the Moon, was published last month and was #1 on Amazon in three categories: “African Poetry,” “Poetry for Teens and Young Adults,”...2023-02-2730 minOwl\'s Nest the PodcastOwl's Nest the Podcast2. All about Middle GradeWelcome back to the nest! This week, we are discussing middle grade books. What is middle grade, and why do we think middle grade books are important? Listen in as Katie and Karin discuss. If you're a new listener, we encourage you to go back to our first episode to hear a little more about who we are and what we do. You can always find all things podcast on our website. If you have any questions or comments, you can leave a voice message for us below! Your question could be featured in a...2023-02-1321 minDr. GameshowDr. Gameshow106. Mouth, Nose, Bone, SkinHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: The Donut Game submitted by Moe Hanlon from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. It Came From My Tummy submitted by Jason Tschida from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Nostra-manolo-damus submitted by Robin Applegate from Flagstaff, ArizonaCallers: Chad from San Diego, California; Claire from Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Brenden from Chicago, Illinois; Max from Ridgewood (or Bushwick?), Brooklyn, New York; Micah & Lucien from Portland, OregonOutro theme by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, AlabamaAll 63 episodes of our previous iteration of Dr. Gameshow...2023-02-091h 14Dr. GameshowDr. Gameshow101. Theatre ConnectionHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Jonolo Morenostone submitted by Anthony Winder from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, You Jo Who submitted by Jack Quarton from Nottingham, England, UK, and Pepto Bismol on a Boat submitted by Charlotte from Milwaukie, OregonCallers: Kerry & Nick from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Gavin from Cedar Rapids, Iowa; CJ & Holly & Ivy from Stockton, California; Lindsey from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; John from Denver, Colorado; John from West Chester, Pennsylvania; Alli from Brooklyn, New YorkOutro theme cover by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, Alabama...2022-11-301h 14This Week in the Way of JesusThis Week in the Way of JesusEaster 6: Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingThis week in the way of Jesus, and here in the 6th week in the season of Easter, Pastor Chris invites us to the practice of Listening to an Ancient Song - And Can It Be? Let us enter into this practice, together, as we live the way of Jesus. Show Notes: Sermon from 5/22: https://youtu.be/lJ3l9hNyjuE For more information about the 8th Street church, visit www.8thstreetchurch.org Contact: life@8thstreetchurch.org Podcast Website: anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus "Living the Way of...2022-05-2314 minDr. GameshowDr. Gameshow74. Happy Birthday, Everybody!Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Heartwarming Hot Dog submitted by Spun & Jesse from indigenous Kizh land (aka Los Angeles, California), Dr. Game Shhhhh! submitted by Noah Levine from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Name That Movie submitted by Kassie Gale from Rogers, ArkansasCallers: Noah from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Toby from Chicago, Illinois; Dashiell (and dogs Spring & Bucatini) from Portland, Oregon; Spun & Jesse from indigenous Kizh land (aka Los Angeles, California); Kitty & Napoleon from Boulder, Colorado; Daniel from Port Orchard, WashingtonOutro theme cover by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham...2021-12-011h 15Balm in GileadBalm in Gilead43 – Mars Hill Music: Initial Thoughts and a Personal Update Psalm 43 Psalm 43 Follow Up How on earth could Bryan not like King’s Kaleidoscope?Grant: Newsboy’s Clean is pretty good. Their song STAND sounds like 90’s Phillips, Craig, and DeanFaithful listener to the show Spencer Parsons explains a bit more about the Proverbs tracks What We’re Listening To Justin  Fernando Ortega – “Our Great God” from Storm AlbumMelody for “Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord” by HoraceEmu Music – “We Are One” and “Who is Like You“Spencer’s EDM (See the Slack) Bryan Not so much listening to all of this as it...2021-10-0552 minLay Me Down PodcastLay Me Down PodcastRic Hordinski, Four Sisters, Pete and Fio Hicks, Wilder AdkinsSeason 1 finale- Ric Hordinski plays, "Willoughby", The Four Sisters sing a Scottish summer ballad, Pete and Fio play "The Ancient Stone", Wilder Adkins plays "Could Never Loose my Love".  Pete reads a poem written for Fiona's 40th birthday, "The Gift" by Hafiz (Daniel Ladinsky translation) and "A blessing of Angels" by John O'Donohue.  Fiona reads "Seventeen Years" by Wendell Berry.http://richordinskimusic.com/http://wilderadkins.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-09-0520 minLay Me Down PodcastLay Me Down PodcastEpisode 1: Wilder Adkins-You are lovedWilder Adkins plays some new lullabies he is working on and Pete tells a story of lost and found.   Find out more about Wilder  at www.wilderadkins.com.  Connect with the Mycelium Collective at www.laymedownpodcast.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-05-2322 minDr. GameshowDr. Gameshow55. Festival GoatsHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Date Food Sunset, Animal Antonym, and Bigfoot FestivalCallers: Kristen from Gresham, Oregon; Cory from Edmonds, Washington; Ken from Austin, Texas; Rayna & Wex (the chicken) from Boulder, Colorado; Alexander & Oliver from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Cameron & Bella from Detroit, Michigan; Lindsay & Mitch from Brooklyn, New York; Ari from Chicago, Illinois; Susan from Dublin, Ireland; Jonathan from Australia; Krystian from Cracow, Poland; Collin from Brooklyn, New York; Amber from Columbus, OhioOutro theme cover by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, Alabama...2021-03-241h 34Local MashLocal MashRadio Ep. 220 (7-19-20)Hour 1 Never Falling Away - Les Nuby Jogging - Wray Natural Voodoo - Love Moor 40yd Dash - Richard Daniel Pathetic Again - Carver Commodore Face In The Moonlight - Della Ray Lemon Ginger Tea - McKenna Gray Eden - Venture Boi Colors - Timber Tonight - Speckled Bird Witches - Waxahatchee Mt. Whitney - B. Snipes Blue Pill Blues - Early James Dancing Song - Duquette Johnston Mama, Don’t You Wait - Justin Cross Hour 2 I Never Noticed Your Heart - MRYGLD 1 Time 2 Many - Shaheed & DJ Supreme Side by Side - Wilder Adkins TMI (False Lover Blues...2020-07-202h 00Dr. GameshowDr. Gameshow36. Who's Eatin' Cereal?!Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Dr. Roadtrip, Hey, Siri?, and Dr. Rat DragOutro theme cover by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, Alabama 2020-07-011h 25Dr. GameshowDr. Gameshow35. Jo Is NOT Dr. GameshowHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Dr. Rooms, Dadcronym, and Ban Jo FirestoneOutro theme cover by Wilder Adkins from Birmingham, Alabama 2020-06-171h 20Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 207 (04.12.20)Tons of new music to check out this week! Wray, People Years, Witch's Wall, The Blips and Kyle Kimbrell! Here is this week's playlist, enjoy! Hour 1 Inside Out - The Blips Blue Bird - Rachel Roberts Halfway Up - The Brook & The Bluff King of the Mountain - Terry Ohms Killing Me Softly, Purple Rose - Venture Boi Cherry Blossom - Preston Lovinggood Dance With Me - Juco I Loved You Once - Long Bony Arms Jogging - Wray Monday’s Rain - Della Ray Become My Blood - Perry Brown Sipsey - Will Stewart Drinks Ain’t Free - Zach...2020-04-131h 59Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 203 - 03.15.20 (Early James)This week, Brad Lyons had a conversation with James and Adrian to talk about the new Early James album, Singing For My Supper. Here is this week's playlist. Hour 1 King of the Mountain - Terry Ohms Blue Bird - Rachel Roberts Halfway Up - The Brook & The Bluff Cherry Blossom - Preston Lovinggood Bombs - Ryan Sobb & The Dead Mall World Keeps Turnin’ - Zach Austin and the Lonesome Dancing in the Dark - Wilder Adkins Keyhole - Will Stewart Killing Me Softly - Venture Boi Half Empty - MRYGLD Monday’s Rain - Della Ray The Long Way Home - Jo...2020-03-161h 59Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 188 (11.10.19) feat. Richard Daniel & Kaydee MulvehillThis week, Kaydee Mulvehill (MUSICBHAM) stopped by Boutwell Studios with this month’s feature artist, Birmingham’s Richard Daniel. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too. Please check out his new record, The Lemon Tree Project, out wherever you get your digital music. Here’s your playlist, enjoy! Brad Hour 1 Two-Hearted Rounder - Sarah Lee Langford Gun Shy - Matthew Mayfield Halfway Up - The Brook & The Bluff Skipped Out On - Love Moor Strange Ecstasy - Venture Boi I Loved You Once - Long Bony Arms Monday’s Rain - Della Ray Passive Aggressive - Anna Grace Be...2019-11-111h 57Local MashLocal MashEpisode 186 (10.27.19)Huge thanks to The Brook & The Bluff for stopping by Boutwell Studios and not only having a great conversation with Daniel, but also playing a couple songs off of their new record, First Place. Here is this week's playlist! Enjoy! Hour 1 Two Hearted Rounder - Sarah Lee Langford Issa Trap - Love Moor Not Tonight - Taylor Hunnicutt Girl - The Old Paints Eden - Venture Boi Let Me Slide - The Great Book of John Stars & Galaxies - Carver Commodore Red Sky - Della Ray Imaginary Friend - I Won't Go - Dree Leer Easy to Blame - GT ...2019-10-281h 59Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 182 (09.15.19)Playlist 9/15/19 Hour 1 Two Hearted Rounder - Sarah Lee Langford The Long Way Home - John Paul White Heartbeat - Matthew Mayfield Damn Tornado - Early James & The Latest Everything Will Be OK - Preston Lovinggood Not Tonight - Taylor Hunnicutt Halfway Up - The Brook & The Bluff Meteors in Gorges - Through the Sparks Blue Bird - Rachel Roberts Killing Me Softly - Venture Boi Half Empty - MRYGLD Let Me Slide - Great Book of John Hour 2 Gun Shy - Matthew Mayfield Five Step Plam - Vulture Whale Easy to Blame - GT - Eray Issa Trap - Love...2019-09-161h 57Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 180 (08.25.19)Hour 1 I Loved You Once - Long Bony Arms Cherry Blossom - Preston Lovinggood Gun Shy - Matthew Mayfield Let Me Slide - The Great Book of John Issa Trap - Love Moor Back Half of a Wilco Song - Jon Poor The Long Way Home - John Paul White Become My Blood - Perry Brown Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt Damn Tornado - Early James & The Latest Crying With The Red Light On - Henry Dunkle Colors - Timber Five Step Plam - Vulture Whale Machine Maker - Future Elevators Hour 2 Killing Me Softly - Venture Boi Burning Bright...2019-08-261h 59The JFH PodcastThe JFH Podcast080: No Toxic Shame (feat. Tenth Avenue North's Jeff Owen)This week's show features Jeff Owen, the guitarist and producer for Tenth Avenue North, ahead of the band's latest album, No Shame. Jeff and the host Chase take turns sharing stories both humorous and serious about the band, the industry, and the stories behind the new album. This episode is sponsored by Wilder Adkins, whose new album In This Pilgrim Way is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, disc...2019-07-311h 03Local MashLocal MashRadio Episode 170 (06.16.19) Sylvia Rose NovakThis week's guest is Sylvia Rose Novak! She is a songwriter/musician, and she was kind enough to squeeze in some time before rehearsal to have a conversation with Brad about her music, and what she has in the works for her next album. Here is this week's playlist! Enjoy! Hour 1 Cherry Blossom - Preston Lovinggood I Won’t Go - Dree Leer Burning Bright - BEEKEEPER Monday’s Rain - Della Ray Skipped Out On - Love Moor & Suaze Eden - Venture Boi Wonder - MRYGLD The Long Way Home - John Paul White Colors - Timber Father McKenzie - Th...2019-06-171h 59Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Trevor StocktonTrevor Stockton has always known that he wanted to cook for a living. Trevor, the executive chef at the RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee, had a spell where he thought he might get a degree in business administration, but then he rediscovered his passion for food while he was in school.  Words by Clair McLafferty Read by Nancy Peterson & Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. 2019-06-0509 minLocal MashLocal MashRadio Episode 168 (06.02.19)This week's playlist! Hour 1 Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt Gun Shy - Matthew Mayfield Alabama Calling - Beitthemeans Under Your Spell - Bright Knives Come On - Helioheart Santa Ana - Sylvia Rose Novak Damn Tornado - Early James & The Latest Blue Bird - Rachael Roberts Any Girl Will Do - Long Bony Arms Skipped Out On - Love Moor Colors - Timber Father McKenzie - The Brook & The Bluff Hour 2 The Long Way Home - John Paul White Keyhole - Will Stewart Marietta - Wilder Adkins Cherry Blossom - Preston Lovinggood Half Empty - MRYGLD Apecharia - Wray Bitter Taste...2019-06-041h 58We the ExilesWe the ExilesRunning for the Light w/Wilder AdkinsIn episode 2 we continue to figure out the podcast thing, Wilder Adkins joins us to premier a new song, and we look at Hebrews chapters 5/6.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wetheexiles/support2019-05-2355 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - B.T. HarmanIf you drive down Heathrow Drive in Florence, Alabama, you’ll eventually arrive at Shoals Christian School, my high school alma mater. Out front there’s a flagpole encircled by twenty-six stone pavers that are the color of sand. Each one is engraved with the name of a student from the school’s first graduating class, the class of 2000. One of those names is “Brett Trapp.” That used to be me. Words by B.T. Harman Read by B.T. Harman Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and...2019-05-2206 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - 4000 Miles of Friendship with Annie F. DownsAnnie F. Downs was a college student at the University of Georgia when she met Scotland for the first time. She boarded the plane for a mission trip with the Wesley Foundation, and when she got off the plane, she was home. That was in 2000. Eighteen years later, Scotland has tucked itself into Annie’s heart like a prayer that she keeps coming back to. See Scotland through her eyes as Annie takes Good Grit's Editor-in-Chief through through the Scottish highlands.  Words by Ashley Locke Read by Nancy Peterson Original Theme Music by Kyl...2019-05-1509 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - A Life Reinvented: Mama OrmieWe were so excited to send our Publisher, Sarah Cait Sawyer, to Dallas to meet Lecrae’s mother, Momma Ormie. She returned from her trip to tell us all about the amazing woman she was blessed to meet. Momma Ormie speaks candidly about being a single mother, finding herself again, and, of course, what Lecrae was like as a child, we can’t wait to share their conversation with you. So pull up a chair and join Sarah Cait and Momma Ormie for margaritas and guacamole... Words by Sarah Cait Sawyer Read by Nancy Peterson 2019-05-0911 minLocal MashLocal MashLocal Mash - Radio Episode 164 (05.05.19)Here is this week's playlist! Hour 1 I Loved You Once - Long Bony Arms Everything Will Be Ok - Preston Lovinggood Eden - Venture Boi Burning White - Dree Leer Naked Ground - Dexateens Keyhole - Will Stewart Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt I’m Ready - War Jacket Gun Shy - Matthew Mayfield Imaginary Friend - Holiday Gunfire Stars & Galaxies - Carver Commodore Alabama Calling - Beitthemeans Hour 2 Marietta - Wilder Adkins Red Sky - Della Ray Keeper - Bekah Fox Burning Bright - Beekeeper What I Need - Chelsey Whild Touch - GEMS Blue Bird - Rachel Roberts Skipped Ou...2019-05-061h 58Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - In Good Company: Stirling Barrett & Krewe Sunglasses“Good is the enemy of smart creatives." "We try to create a culture that's optimizing for speed, failing fast, and growing at a rate that is outpacing the rest of the company.” These are statements from Barrett Stirling, the founding of Krewe, a 100 year company....now in their 5th year. Be inspired by an entrepreneur who isn't simply reacting to the ebbs and flows of business, but who is establishing a company truly built to last.  Words by Amy C. Collins  Read by Nancy Peterson Original Theme Music by Kyle C...2019-05-0107 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Jack of All TradesFarmer, banker, business owner, and restaurateur  Jack Paulin "Paul" Kennedy changed so many lives through his work and passion. Listen as award winning chef, David Bancroft explains how his grandfather inspires his work & life even today.  Words by Ashley Locke Read by Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.2019-04-2406 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Camera that Captured the City“It was one of those life-changing moments when you realize something very precious is about to be lost, and has to be saved.” Listen to the incredible story of Columbia Tennessee’s W7thCo Gallery, and how one days window shopping turning into a project that saved a city's history. Words by Sarah Rowland Read by Nancy Peterson Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.2019-04-1707 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Nashville Jester: Dave BarnesDave Barnes is by no means a one trick pony. At the age of 40, he continues redefining what’s included in the price of admission. We took time with Dave to explore how he developed a career as a Nashville singer-songwriter into a combination music and comedy show that sells out clubs across the US.  Words by Blake Ells Read by  Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music Provided by Dave Barnes Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code...2019-04-1010 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Something Sacred in the WallsDown a side road off Main Street in Sealy, Texas, population 6,500, just across the railroad tracks, sits an unassuming white clapboard building. At first glance, you might think it was an old church, which would be okay because the revival going on inside has just as much soul. Meet Cheryl Schulke, a Texas leatherworker whose style and work is turning heads in Texas and beyond.  Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by  Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the pr...2019-04-0310 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - What if Your Life was Yelped?Yelp not, lest ye be Yelped! Are websites like Yelp & shows like American Idol creating an overly judgmental generation. Dr. Jeffrey Heine talks about the danger of living a life as a 1-Star reviewer.  Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by  Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- ...2019-03-2708 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Exposing the Unseen: Butch AnthonyOn the outskirts of the unincorporated community of Seale, between Alabama and Georgia, a world-renowned artist lives on his granddaddy’s farm with his mother and an old friend. His name is Butch Anthony, and his unique craft has been centered on recycling everything he can by turning into highly sought-after art.  Words by Holly Moore Read by  Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.2019-03-2007 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Newly DiscoveredThe simple yet extraordinary story about how a piece of glass found its way from the coast of Spain all the way to a table top in Nashville, TN. Words by Emily McMackin Read by  Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Stephanie Davis Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. 2019-03-1309 minLocal MashLocal MashLocal Mash - Radio Ep. 156 (03.10.19) w/ Shane JewellPlaylist 03/20/19 Hour 1 Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt True Dat - Shaheed & DJ Supreme Wonder - MRYGLD Beekeeper (Shane Jewell) Soft Vendettas Last At Everything Red Sky - Della Ray Colors - Timber Eden - Venture Boi Dancin’ in the Dark - Wilder Adkins2019-03-111h 00Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Future is Family: Teen Dream CenterCan gathering around the table and sharing a meal really change the lives of at risk teens? Find out as we sit down with the Teen Dream Center in Nashville, TN. Words by Leah Gwin Read by  Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Abigail Bobo Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. N...2019-03-0609 minLocal MashLocal MashLocal Mash - Radio Ep. 154 (02.24.19)Hour 1 Eden - Venture Boi Moonlight - Della Ray Stars & Galaxies - Carver Commodore Fake News - Beekeeper New Rules - Nerves Baddington Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt Who You Wanted Me To Be - Head Case The Black - Beitthemeans I Won’t Go - Dree Leer Issa Trap - Love Moor & Suaze Miss Me - Anna Grace Beatty Marietta - Wilder Adkins Mouthbreather - Long Bony Arms Hour 2 Meteors in Gorges - Through the Sparks Apacheria...2019-03-041h 57Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Days are Long, but the Years are Short: A Family Travel Guide to Chattanooga, TNCaleb Chancey, Good Grit Magazine's Creative Director & father of 5, takes on the popular myth that, "Once you have kids, your traveling days are over!"  Listen as he shares the tips & tricks of traveling with a family while explore the city of Chattanooga, TN. Words by Caleb Chancey Read by  Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Caleb Chancey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.2019-02-2713 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Deserted: Neighborhoods Without SchoolsInside one of the largest heroine-dealing neighborhoods in the country, there are children who need to be help. Meet pioneer  Benjamin Wills' and take a walk around his neighborhood.  Words by Ben Sciacca Read by  Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Jonathan Wade Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. 2019-02-1906 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The One Holiday My Mom Won't Let Me Miss - Annie F. DownsAnnie F. Down explores the nostalgia and truth behind her favorite holiday, in her favorite place, in her favorite season.  Words by  Annie F. Downs Read by  Annie F. Downs Cover Photo by Wes Frazer Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes this and it’s why they’ve part...2019-02-1206 minFat & FaithfulFat & FaithfulWelcome to Season 3 of Fat & Faithful!How we have missed y'all! You know that life happens and things get away from you--well, in August, Nicole released her book (Fat & Faithful) and in December, Amanda's came out (Lovely), and the first episode of season 3 of the podcast got lost in the shuffle. So here it is, in all its belated glory! (We recorded in October, just fyi!) We have a great season planned for you, so make sure you subscribe, rate & review on iTunes and that you head over to Amazon to check out our books! Theme music "Oak and Apple" by Wilder Adkins2019-02-0541 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Return to the Golden Age of Manufacturing: Raleigh DenimLearn how Victor Lytvinenko & Sarah Yarborough are bring back American manufacturing to their home state of North Carolina, and looking damn fine while doing it. Words by  Kate Patton Read by  Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins2019-02-0507 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Rediscovering Home with Annie F. DownsWhat does home really mean? Is it the house where you spent your childhood? Is it the place you lay your head at night? Annie F. Downs shares what it means to her and how this realization has changed how she sees herself. Words by  Annie F. Downs Read by  Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Cary Norton2019-01-3006 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - An Unbecoming Story by Laura QuickWhy would anyone surrender their technology for a week of unplugged "group therapy"? Find out why as Laura Quick, CEO of Good Grit, takes us on a journey of discovering weakness and seeing God's strength. Words by Laura Quick Read by Laura Quick Introduction by Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Use Promo Code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription to Good Grit Magazine: https://service.qfie.com/GoodGrit/clsGGNewOrdFormSelect.asp?strAspViewport=lg2019-01-2313 minLocal MashLocal MashLocal Mash Radio Ep. 147 (01.06.19)This week's Playlist! Enjoy! Hour 1 Alabama Calling - Beitthemeans I Won't Go - Dree Leer Imaginary Friend - Holiday Gunfire Quit It! - Nowhere Squares Strange Ecstasy - Venture Boi Father McKenzie - The Brook & The Bluff Skipped Out On - Love Moor Isabel - Taylor Hunnicutt Girl - The Old Paints Colors - Timber Touch - GEMS Nothing to Me - Sanyasi It's All Behind Me Now - War Jacket Hour 2 Burning Bright - BEEKEEPER Half Empty - MRYGLD Wonder - MRYGLD Machine Maker - Future Elevators Dancing in the Dark - Wilder Adkins Damn Tornado - Early James...2019-01-071h 58Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Muscle in Music: Single Lock RecordsDiscover the record label Single Lock Records, located directly in the heart of the Shoals. These sleepy North Alabama towns were once the hit-producing capital of the world before everything moved further north to Nashville. However, Single Lock Records is looking to change that.  Words by Caroline Nabors Rosen  Read by Nancy Peterson  Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes this and it’s why they’ve partnered with small farmers all ove...2018-12-1910 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Modern Belle with Nina ComptonJames Beard Award Winning Chef Nina Compton recounts her story of coming to New Orleans from St. Lucia, how creole culture has affected her cooking style, and how foods we think are so different are actually more similar. Words by Will Farley Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins2018-12-1205 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Community Threads: Costume Design in Atlanta, GAThe fast-growing movie industry in the South has created an additional industry—costume design. Find out how four friends broke into the industry and created names for themselves. Words by Madison Griggs Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by James Acomb2018-12-0507 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Intelligent Giant: Elephant SanctuaryNo one imagines elephants in Tennessee, but for a certain sanctuary in the lower-middle portion of the state, elephants aren’t imaginary. Discover the story of The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee and how Carol Buckley and Scott Blais created a haven of safety for former performing elephants. Words by Cara Clark Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins2018-11-2808 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Come Together: Scenic City Supper ClubFounded by Chattanooga chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda, the Scenic City Supper Club hosts four pop-up dinner each year to promote camaraderie amongst local chefs while also giving them a platform to share the food they love to make. Words by Jennifer Stewart Kornegay Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins2018-11-2106 minLocal MashLocal MashLocal Mash Ep. 142 911.18.18) feat. Taylor Hunnicutt-Marlowe ShepherdHr. 1 Promises/ Back In Town/ Isabel -Taylor Hunnicutt// Strange Ecstacy- Venture Boi/ Dancing In The Dark (The Boss)- Wilder Adkins/ Keyhole- Will H. Stewart/ Bruised Fruit- St. Paul & The Broken Bones/ Heartbeat- Matthew Mayfield/ Father McKenzie- The Brook & The Bluff Hr. 2 Exit 101/ Yellowwood/ Marlowe Shepherd & The Abraham Becker Orchestra// Burying Ground/ As A Kill/ Colors/ Sunstroke -Timber (From their new release "The Family")// Naked Ground- Dexateens/ It Was You- Duquette Johnston/ Robin Hood- Great Book...2018-11-192h 00Good Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Connecting Kitchen to LandThanksgiving Special: Discover the story of Pardis Stitt, wife of James Beard Award winning restaurateur Frank Stitt, of Birmingham, Alabama. From sustainable food practices to owning a restaurant, Pardis has been through it all. Words by Shana Bakhshi & Sarah Pitts Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by JP Davis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde2018-11-1408 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - In Waiting: Chad Lawson#1 Billboard Classical composer Chad Lawson is known for his work on Lore (a popular podcast and tv show), The Walking Dead, and countless films & commercials. In this intimate piece by Dr. Jeffrey Heine, we look into the monastic & spiritual practice of waiting that influences Lawson’s signature sounds, and in so doing moves the listener to a place of peace. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music by Chad Lawson Cover Photo by Bryan Johnson Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code LISTEN to ge...2018-11-0709 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Duct Taped Guitar: Kent DuchaineBlues guitarist Kent Duchaine is dedicated to keeping the legacy of Robert Johnson alive. Find out why… and where he got Leadbessie, the steel guitar that’s been by his side for four decades. Words by Buddy Roberts Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Peyton Hollis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde2018-10-3108 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The Sonder Project: The Vivid Honor of ServiceThis Santa Rosa Beach nonprofit focuses on global-sustainability projects, bringing clean water, education, and medicine to the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Through partnerships with other nonprofits and passionate volunteers, The Sonder Project is making a difference in countless lives. For more information, visit: http://www.thesonderproject.org Words by Anna Grace Usury Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order2018-10-2408 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Purpose & Soul: The Journey to Penny ShieldsSometimes, what you set out to do isn’t what you should be doing. Or what you want to do. And that’s just the case with Brittany Shields. The interior designer tells the story of how her brand, Penny Shields, came to be. Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde2018-10-1706 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Erin & Ben Napier: Excerpt from "Make Something Good Today"Good Grit Stories present a special excerpt from Erin & Ben Napier’s book “Make Something Good Today”. Words by Erin & Ben Napier Read by Erin & Ben Napier Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover by James Acomb Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY by Erin Napier and Ben Napier, read by the authors. Copyright © 2018 by Erin Napier and Ben Napier. Reprinted by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.2018-10-1006 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - The New Louisiana Oyster: Marcos' Off BottomThe Guerreros family brought uncommon oystering techniques to the Southeast when they opened their oyster farm in Louisiana’s Caminada Bay. Find out why their oysters are meatier and where they get their unique flavor. Words by Meghan Holmes Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order.2018-10-0307 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Master of Many: Thomas WagesDiscover Athens, GA native Thomas Wages. Thomas is a renaissance man, a jack-of-all-trades, and more importantly, the purveyor of an upscale menswear boutique in Atlanta, GA. Words by Ashley Hurst Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde2018-09-2606 minGood Grit StoriesGood Grit StoriesGGS - Warrior Mom: Tahiera BrownA story that seems unreal, over-the-top, and fit for a Lifetime movie: Held hostage in her own home for two years, threatened daily with the harm or death of her children, and forced to marry against her will, Tahiera Monique Brown was trapped by overwhelming despair and helplessness. Eventually, the realization struck that the only way to save herself and her children was through a suicide attempt that resulted in a coma, followed by temporary amnesia. Even so, Tahiera’s message isn’t one of fear, but of strength and freedom. Words by Ashley Hurst Read by Nancy Peterson Original Musi...2018-09-1908 min