True Conversation

Looking for Panic video that you thought didn't exist? Well look no further than The Sandbox Channel. Sat down with Turner May to talk all things Panic - past to present - and about his mission to bring quality and clarity to old video recordings. He has a great YouTube channel where he posts before and after videos, and has spent a tremendous amount of time bringing life to old Mikey-era vid...

I present to you - Cam Herdt - comedian extraordinaire, and certified Live music Governor. Had a great time chatting about all things Life, Music, and Comedy. Go check him out on social media - he’s hilarious! One of the best podcasts out right now - find it below. Thanks for coming on the show, Cam! https://linktr.ee/bestshowever?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d47ffc7d-2832-4c7e-ae50...

Had a great time chatting with Eric Carter of Bloodkin - one of Athens' rock & roll legends. He and Danny Hutchens took Athens by storm in 1986, and proceeded to write and perform arguably the best Rock the town had seen to that point - and since. We talk about growing up with Danny in West Virginia, their time away together in college, and what took them to The Classic City.  Thank you E...

Podcast World! Thanks for checking out the show. Had a great time hanging out with Kodi Nottingham today, while he and his crew were in town to see Billy Strings in Atlanta. It was a great time getting to know Kodi, learning about his life journey, his musical journey, and what took him to the world of podcasting. He’s a staple of a personality in our community, and brings a fresh new energy to ou...

Hey! Thanks for stopping by the show! Today I sat down with Ashley Lieb of Honey Creek Pottery. We have several of her pieces here at True Conversation, and love the great work she does with clay! We talk a bit about her Life, Music, and a good bit about her pottery business. We spend some time discussing the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene and the rebuilding that the resilient people of As...

Hey! Thanks for stopping by the show. Sat down for a conversation with Ali Stone - Director of Marketing and Digital Partnerships at Conscious Alliance. We spoke about the incredible work that organization does, and I learn more about the other charitable organizations out here taking care of people! We visit some String Cheese Incident - early supporters of Conscious Alliance - and take a trip ba...

Hey you….thanks for stopping by the show! Sat down with my new friend Jeremy Ward to talk about his life, music, wrastlin’, and all things in between. Jeremy is the drummer for Sam Holt Band, and we share stories of music then and now. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. https://samholtband.com https://www.avondalebrewing.com/ Song Credit: - 'Game On' - Outformation - off t...

Happy Friday and early Merry Christmas Podcast Peeps! Sat back down with my friend and yours - Sean Mills from Machine Funk. We caught up to talk about Machine Funk's Summer/Fall 2024 Tour, discuss the role of promoters in the life of a touring band, and I get the opportunity to talk with him about his new project 'Bears Gone Phishin' (alongside Andy Greenberg, Wallace Mullinax, Jen...

Hey podcast peeps! Had a great conversation with my new friend Annemarie Jacar. Annemarie graduated from the Journalism program at the University of Colorado, and went on to work for MTV, as well as other media outlets around the country. We talk about her life, her experiences in the Live music scene, and listen to/recall interviews she had with Bob Weir/Phil Lesh, Trey Anastasio, John Bell/Todd...

Thanks for stopping by the show! It's my pleasure to share with you a conversation I had with Bertis Downs. Bertis is a longtime advisor and Entertainment lawyer - with most of his life being spent in Athens, GA. We speak about family, the Music business, his ongoing work/support of R.E.M., the charitable causes that Bertis has passion for, and take a brief trip to the past to talk about the...

Met up with Richard Gober, founding member and front man for Panic Stricken, a Widespread Panic tribute band based in Austin, TX. We discussed family, what led him to guitar playing, and some of his favorite Panic shows from the 90’s. Thanks Richard (RG) for the time yesterday! Go check them out in Colorado 9/6 & 9/7 - and in Charleston, SC on 9/13 & Charlotte, NC on 9/14. https://www.pani...

Happy Friday folks! Quick episode that looks back on the show to this point in 2024. A bit of reflection on where the show has been, and where it is headed.  Thank you for all of the support! Looking forward to more conversations to come in Season 2. Song Credit: Neal Francis - 'Changes, Pts. 1 & 2 (Instrumental) Off the album 'Changes (Instrumentals)' ℗2021 Karma Chief Records,...

Sat down with one of my favorite people at Nuçi’s  Space. Abby Winograd is the Marketing and Communications Manager on Bob Sleppy's team. We talk about her life journey that led her to Athens, GA, and the subsequent role in which she serves today. We discuss the different services and programs offered under the Care umbrella that is Nuçi’s Space. Nuçi Phillips would have been 50 years old on...

Thanks for stopping by the show! Sat down with a new friend - Lorrie Dixson Griggs. Lorrie is the owner of Drifter Merch, which is a merchandising company based in Charleston, SC. We talk about her life, her marriage to her late husband Bert Griggs, how Drifter Merch came to be, and about the Live music scene/merchandising scene more broadly. Please stop by their website at driftermerch.com - and...

Thanks for stopping by the show! Had some time with Sam Holt last week - and happy to share the conversation. Enjoy! Thank you as always to the wonderful group of kind souls at Nuci's Space for the recording space! Please consider giving what you can to support their cause. Nuçi’s Space (nuci.org) Also - be sure to check out the Sam Holt Band on August 8th in Charlotte, NC, 9th in Charleston,...

Feeling fantastic today! Why? Made some new friends over at The Breadbox Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. I just love the community of folks that enjoy the same music that I do, but who also find the ray of light that guides them towards helping others in need. I speak with Meredith Brown, Jefferson (Jeff) Martin, and Brooke Ainsley Stafford about their individual life journeys that eventually l...

For decades, Cody Dickinson has flown the flag for homemade American roots music. From his ongoing work with North Mississippi Allstars – the chart-topping blues/rock band he co-founded with brother Luther Dickinson in 1996 – to his Grammy-winning turn as record producer and film documentarian, he’s become a serial collaborator, working alongside everyone from Robert Plant to Lucero along the way....

Capturing the images of Life - I bring you Josh Timmermans of Noble Visions. Josh is an amazing photographer, and we had a great conversation about his life, his work, and the impact he brings to the Live music scene. I hope you enjoy this episode of the show - and please utilize the links below to check out his art. Noble Visions: The Photography of Joshua Timmermans Josh Timmermans (@joshtimmerm...

Had a conversation with a couple of new friends - Fred Adams and Woody Garrison. Fred has a long Athens history, and is full of tales from yesterday through today. Towards the end of the discussion, Woody performs a handful of songs ahead of the 'Daniel Hutchens Honorary Shebang DeLang Jubilee & Magic Show' happening June 20 at Live Wire in Athens, GA. Event and ticket information be...

This is a fun one for you! Sat down with Kyle Pike and talked about his experience in and around the music scene during and after his time in college in High Point, NC. He's seen a lot - and done a lot - and it was my pleasure to soak it all up! We talked about Edwin McCain, Bloodkin, Vic Chestnutt, Disco Biscuits, Goose, Panic and more. He is a wealth of information, and it was my pleasure t...

Excited to share a conversation I had with Ted Rockwell. Ted created the 'Everyday Companion' and remains a fan and source of priceless information for Panic fans Old and New. We talk about his life, education, love for Live music, and the Everyday Companion project throughout the years. Enjoy! Ted Rockwell (@tedrock) • Instagram photos and videos Everyday Companion: The Story Behind the...

Had the opportunity to sit down with Sean Mills of Machine Funk, prior to their 5/11 performance at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta. It was great to finally see these guys Live - and if you love rock & roll and haven't done so...do it! Thanks to Sean and the entire band - we had a blast! Can't wait to sit down with you again..... Instagram - @machinefunkband Facebook - Machine Funk...

Got to sit down for a quick chat with a certified legend in the Panic taping community. If you ever traded tapes, you should know who Wilker is. And if you don't - here's a quick intro! Resident of Nashville, TN, Wilker is a guy that I could talk to for hours, and we will be meeting again to record a longer chat, but was able to pull him away from a project to speak with us briefly. Enjo...

An Athens native since the late 70's - Jeff brings stories of punk rock, The Grateful Dead, REM, and the B-52's. He witnessed the explosion of musical talent in Athens in the wake of the B-52's meteoric rise to fame, setting the stage for a thriving art scene in the Classic City. Song credit: Private Idaho - The B-52's - 'Wild Planet' (album) 1980 - Warner Records, In...

Got to sit down with my old childhood and Panic-hood buddy Leon Leathers. We talk growing up in Athens, t-shirt and poster printing, and the music we love. Thank you to Cat Bobon for letting us post up at her amazing Airbnb! Link below - and if you are ever in Athens - do yourself a favor and book her beautiful home for an authentic Athens experience. And of course - reach out to Leon for any and...