Shows
What’s Shakin in AikenAiken Train StationOn this episode, Brian interviews Sam Ellis of the Aiken Train Museum to discuss how trains made Aiken what it is today. Also a look at City politics
2025-05-1620 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenInterview with the Swinging MedallionRichard Loper from the band the Swinging Medallions joins the show today. Also, a look at the Aiken real estate market for April, 2025
2025-05-0824 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenHarness Racing this weekendIt's March, and that means horses in Aiken. The first event is this weekend at McGee's Mile for the Aiken Harness races. Brian interviews the owner of the event, Janice McGee. Also, an update on what's going on with the Hotel Aiken development.
2025-03-0617 minWhat’s Shakin in Aikenpickleball in AikenI talk to Beth Eberhard Who is on the board at Southern Pickleball Academy, an organization that helps promote the sport of Pickleball in Aiken. If you wanna learn about the sport and where you can play it, you must listen to this episode. I also break down the year-end numbers for real estate in Aiken County.
2025-01-1420 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenAiken Fall SteeplechaseOn this week's episode, we discuss the Aiken Fall Steeplechase as well as other Aiken news
2024-11-1822 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenJim Tunison of Chamber of CommerceThis week the show is joined by two great guests. First, the director of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce Jim Tunison talks about what is going on with the Chamber. Then, we have a new segment called Ask Shannon with Aiken expert Shannon Mayes.
2024-09-2028 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenAiken has a drive through safariMark Nesbitt, owner of the Eudora Safari Park in Aiken County, explains how he decided to build a drive through wildlife safari and behind the scene information
2024-08-2943 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenMortgage broker Mike Harley explains interest ratesWant to know if interest rates are going to go up or down? Mike Harley of Guild Mortgage explains the current interest situation-and its good for us. Also, discussion on what is going on with the Hotel Aiken and a history note of an Aiken Olympian
2024-08-1325 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenThe Big Mo drive inRichard Boaz, the man who started and owns the Big Mo drive in in Monetta, talks about how he came to start a drive in movie theatre. Also, Brian discuses new grocery store in Aiken, million dollar listings, and local news
2024-07-2537 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenInterview with Aiken author and financial plannerInterview with Aiken native Jackie Koski has just written a Dummies Guide for financial planning. Also discuss the local scoop and a restaurant review of Little Howies
2024-07-1936 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenWhat's happening downtownBrian interviews the head of Aiken's Downtown Development, discuss the future of Rose Hill Estate, and informs you of the June real estate market for Aiken
2024-07-1227 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenEmmy winner on showThe show starts with Brian discussing the controversy with Fermata Club being sold to private investors, and then there is an extremely interesting interview with Aikenite Justin Wheelon an award winning director, producer, and writer who has won 25 Emmys
2024-07-0329 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenAiken City Manager joins the showStuart Bedenbaugh, the City Manager for Aiken, joins the show to outline future plans that the city has for making Aiken even better than it is. Also, Brian lets you know who has the cheapest gas in town, and a history moment describing how 4 golfers in Aiken changed South Carolina law.
2024-06-3020 minWhat’s Shakin in AikenWhat's Shakin in AikenEpisode 1 of What's Shakin in Aiken is now up. I have a great interview with Sam Erb, the man who helped shape what the downtown Alley is today. Plus, how did Aiken get's its name?
2024-06-2021 min