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Today: Meet Tara Simkins. Her career started as an influential lawyer in "Big Law" in Atlanta and included a plethora of engaging stories. One day, it turned completely on its head, which resulted in her creating an even more incredible impact on Augusta as well as helping to create millions of dollars in charitable impact (as well as The Soul-u-tions podcast!). Connect with her:     •  https://ww...

Today: One of Augusta's leading networkers and business leaders joins the show! Amy is an incredible story of entrepreneurship in the CSRA. Starting her business during Covid-19 led to Amy finding a new way to provide for her family while also growing a brand that is quickly becoming an "overnight success." Connect with them online at https://richardsonprosolutions.com/ Learn More & Keep up: o...

Today: Three guests that helped to bring one of Augusta's more unique food and beverage experiences. While they're not from Augusta, they have made the CSRA their home and brought with them an incredible, unique, and family-oriented coffee (and food) experience for Augustans. Follow them on Instagram: @RelicCoffeeCompany Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www....

Today: We jump back in after some time off with the (along with his wife, Lisa) founder of Laziza's Mediterranean Grill, a place that has become a local favorite. Their story is inspirational and their collaboration with Zach is leading to great, new things! Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at...

Today: We begin our catchup series talking to Jim Christian and Chris Lemmons from Savannah River Brewing Company...and their new restaurant concept! And it's being built NOW! Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/ . Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (Tr...

Today: We talk to the founder and the current president of Augusta Pride. With their big event coming up, we talked about taking the organization from a social club to one of the best organized Pride festivals and organizations in Georgia! Keep up with them at:  PrideAugusta.org & @AugustaPride. Don't miss their community resources: Here Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.hous...

Today: We interview an up-and-coming Augusta Entertainment leader! Founder of Phoenix Wresting Experience: James Hunter AKA The Cowboy James Hunter. Listen to hear about the entertainment phenomenon taking Augusta by storm! And hear about how he broke a "Golden Rule" of Augusta and got away with it!. Keep up with them at:  IG: @PhoenixWrestlingExperience FB: Phoenix Wrestling Experience Online: Ph...

Today: We have a special episode of DroptheDis with current Mayor Garnett Johnson and former Mayor from 2005 to 2014, Deke Copenhaver. They're coming to talk about a referendum coming up for Augustans on May 21, 2024 and what voting "Yes" and "No" mean for Augusta. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.co...

Today: We talk country music with the Dusty Angels. Made up of old friends Ethan Balducci, Jarrett Acosta, and Luke Amerson as well as new faces AJ Howl, Meredith Thomason, Henry Wynn III, and Keith Petersen. Their debut album came out April 5, 2024! Keep up with them on Instagram @TheDustyAngels  Check out their new music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/old-friends-ep/1737549056 https://open.sp...

Today:  Peach Jack Apparel with Craig Smith! We talk about how inspiration struck them and how a wholesome idea and a love of dogs turned into a growing family business. Check Them Out: https://www.peachjackapparel.com Instagram: @PeachJackApparel Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Part...

Today: We talk to one of the Co-Founders of Riverwatch Brewery: Anne Sloan. Not originally from Augusta, Anne talks about her and her family's journey with the military before ultimately landing in Augusta and then how her mom's dream of starting her own brewery came true just in time to be Augusta's first new brewery to officially open in 2016! Keep up with them: Instagram @RiverwatchBrewery http...

Today: We start 2024 with an inspirational story and organization: Jackson Drumgoole and Chandy talk to us about the upcoming project Bridge Builder Community, where they are working to help one of Augusta's most vulnerable populations: children that have aged out of the foster care system. Keep up with them on Instagram @BridgeBuilderCommunities and online at BridgeBuilderCommunities.org Presente...

Today: We talk to 2 familiar faces: Ethan Stallings & Ethan Balducci from the Ethan Stallings Group come to talk about their new music and how they've both started to grow into bigger roles in Augusta's music scene. Keep up with them at:  @ECStallings on Instagram @EthanStallingsGroup on Instagram @EthanBalducci on Instagram @Alto_Pablo_ on Instagram Presented by House of Tag! Find them at htt...

Today: We talk to the leaders of a local organization that whiskey lovers NEED to know about - Augusta Bourbon Society. They have free events, a membership, and tons of field trips and opportunities for locals who care about bourbon, or just need an excuse to join a fun organization! Keep up with them: Facebook - @AugustaBourbonSociety Online - https://www.augustabourbonsociety.com/ Presented by H...

Today: Happy Thanksgiving! We Brin Keep up with them at:  Matt - @MattKelly_YourLocalRealtor Zach - @AllEqualParts & https://www.allequalparts.com/ Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualPa...

Today: We talk to new business owners Ross McDaniel and Brent Skelley about the newest coffee shop to hit Augusta: Trellis Coffee Bar! We talk about how 4 guys with different backgrounds got together to create a project in Midtown Augusta that may even be a catalyst for new, future businesses. Keep up with them: On IG: @TrellisCoffeeBar Online: https://www.trelliscoffeebar.com/ Presented by House...

Today: We talk to Steve Munn, former Augusta Lynx player and current Augusta hockey advocate joins the show to discuss Augustans' upcoming vote for an update on the James Brown Arena and what it could mean for our future. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the...

Today: Alicia Sweat, former Top 10 Young Professionals to watch in Augusta and the Executive Director of Phinizy Swamp joins us to talk about giving back as a leader in the community and local nonprofits. Learn more and keep up w them: https://phinizycenter.org/ @PhinizySwamp @Alicia_Marie329 Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Trante...

Today: Jonathan Cook, host and creator of the Gather by the Ghostlight podcast joins us. He started his podcast in 2020 in Augusta using his passion for writing and his connection with our local artistic talent to create online performances that have traveled past Augusta's borders! Keep up with Gather by the Ghostlight at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gather-by-the-ghost-light/id15045146...

Today: We talk to Taggart Vinzant, a local creator, entrepreneur, former athlete, and passionate member of the Greater Augusta Area. Tag tells us about his life from being an equestrian event athlete to starting his career in video, helping grow and sell a successful video agency, and now settling into his own agency while working for the largest marketing firm in the Southeast United States. Keep...

Today: We interview a very important member of the family behind a VERY important local gem: Jackie M's & Son. Clinton talks about his journey to NOT work in the family business, and how they ended up not only growing but thriving through Covid-19 and being in business 10+ years. Keep up with them: Read their news story: https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2020/01/17/yelp-puts-augusta-...

Today: We talk to an artist and entrepreneur. Today, going by Gxxdmxn, but our guest is a man of many names and talents. We talk about managing life as a creative, a business owner, and supporting a family. Keep up with him on IG: @RealGxxdMxn or https://gxxdmxn.com/ Presented By Listeners like You! patreon.com/dropthedis DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Commu...

Today: Welcome to DropTheDis! Today, we kick off "Art Month" in Augusta as we approach Arts in the Heart with 2 awesome artists with very different backgrounds. Addison and Jon are both muralists, designers, painters, and very active members of the arts community. Keep up with them: Addison - @GardenCityArtist on IG Jon - Jon Paschal on Facebook Presented By Listeners like You! patreon.com/dropthe...

Today: We take a different kind of interview, as we talk to a developer helping to restore a building in downtown Augusta and to solve one of Augusta's largest needs: Great Downtown Housing Opportunities. Brenden, just in his late 20s, talks about how he is working with the city to fill this need and we talk pretty openly about some of the things holding back others from doing the same. Presented...

Today: This is part 2 of our behind the scenes look at the DropTheDis story. David talks about entrepreneurship in Augusta, growing personally and professionally, and what the podcast means to him as well as what his next steps are for his life. This is Part 2 of a 2-part Behind the Podcast series. Keep up with him on IG @David_bash or on twitter @DR_Bashman DropTheDis Question Presented by Trante...