Pensacola Expert Panel

Encore (originally aired 2/29/26)  Julio Diaz, Director of Marketing and Guest services, joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the 2026 Pensacon , February 20-22, 2026. " Penascon is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community spanning the generes of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming and fantasy."  For tickets, schedules, events, celebity info, locations and more go to...

Will Maybin, Realtor with Connell and Company with guests: Janna Berry and Patty Snellgrove with Surety Land Title of Florida  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Real Estate Market, wire fraud and scams, morgages, deeds and estate planning.  For your realtor needs contact Will Maybin at: 8f50-262-7020 or go to: www.willmaybin.com   Angela Sherrill at: 850-292-3165   or www.buysell...

Benjamin Murphy, Director of Marketing and Development, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products provided by Quality Roofing Solutions and answers questions from listeners.   Take advantage of the "PEP CHECK" promotion for a free roof inspection.  Call: 850-788-7691  For more info go to: www.qualityroofingsolutions.com

Kelly McLeod, Publisher,  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the February issue of Bella Magazine as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary! For more info or a digital copy go to: www.bellamagazine.com

Terence A. Gross, Founder, Managing Partner and Personal Injury attorney joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the legal services provided by the law firm of  Gross and Schuster. This epsidode Terry provides his legal perspectives on the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis resulting in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, that have been featured on the national news.   For more info go to: www.g...

Randy Lambert, Animal Services Chief,  joins PEP Talk with Meg to host the "Santa Rosa County Update" This episode Randy talks about the Santa Rosa County Animal Services and Shelter starting with  "Community Cat Day', (an opportunity to spay and neuter feral cats, tomorrow, February 5th), "Doggy Day Out" , local upcoming adoption events, Wish List Wednesday on Amazon.com and how you can volunteer...

Todd St. Ores, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the HVAC and Duct services provided by Gulf Coast Air Care.   This episode Todd talks about duct care, humidity control and answers questions from listeners. For more info go to: www.gulfcoastaircare.com

Taylor Dawson, one of the "Good Grits Gals"  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Great Southern Restaurants. Today she discusses upcoming events like " ABC's" , "Valentine's Day", "Penascon" and more!  With special menus and festivities at The Atlas Oyster House, The Fish House, Jackson's Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blues Cafe and Angelina's .  To make reservations, see menus and events...

Ken and Kenny Schartel, Owners and Howard Seaton, ADX Marketing consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Car Care Show" with Affordable Automotive GulF Breeze .  This episode they discuss  various issues that may affect your vehicle transistioning from cold Winter mornings to warmer weather, battery care and answer "Car Care" questions from listeners. To make an appt. call: 850-932-0811 or...

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Garden Line."   THis week Mike talks about adapting to the current "cold weather snap", timelines for preparing plants and lawns for Spring and answers "Gardening" questions from listeners. 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketin g consultant joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing . This week Brian talks about the Top 5 reasons why ADX Digital Marketing works for you and your business or organization. For a free consultation, contact Jeff Wayne, General Sales Manager at 850-262-2000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Todd Thomson, President/CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and his guest, Anna Lochas, President of Pensacola Young Professionals join PEP Talk with Meg to host the: Pensacola Chamber Connection. Todd and Anna discuss the partnership between the Chamber and  PYP, upcoming events and how you can get involved with both orgranizations.  For more info go to : www.pensacolapyp.com  or www...

Maloclm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing , community events found in the February issue of Downtown Crowd and gives away tickets to the Pensacola Ice Flyers.   To see all Ballinger publications go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

PEP Talk host Meg shares with listeners the history of Groundhog Day, fun facts and exciting upcoming community events coming to Pensacola in February!

Brandi Winkleman, Executive Director joins PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday' to talk about the animal welfare services and advocacy provided by A HOPE (Animal Health Outreach Prevention Education) and the "Snip Happens'  Spay and Neuter Clinic in Milton, FL. To make an appt., volunteer, donate or for more info go to: www.ahope4src.com  or call the clinic at: 850-795-2287.

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL join PEP Talk with Meg to  host: "Boat Smart".  This week they discuss "winterizing" your boat for the cold Winter weather, the success of many GSTC Marine services students now in the workplace  and give away a prize package to a lucky listener.  For more i...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ! Every Friday Elden gives away a Sonny's BBQ Gift Certificate to a lucky listener. To see the new menu items, locations and to download the Sonny's BBQ app go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Nicole Stacey, VP of Destination Development joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the role Visit Pensacola plays in promoting Pensacola and Northwest Florida as a premier destination.  This episode Nicole discusses the Conde Naste Traveler Magazine selection of Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach as the #1 and #2 Best Beaches in the U.S. ahead of Hawaii! Plus, she talks about the upcoming Mardi Gra...

Adrianne Walker, Strategic Initiatives Project Officer with the City of Pensacola joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the New Palafox Project already underway in downtown Penascola.  For more info go to: www.newpalafox.com

Julio Diaz,  Director of Marketing and Guest Services joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the 2026 Pensacon ,  February 20-22, 2026.   " Pensacon is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community, spanning the genres of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming and fantasy."  For tickets, schedules, events, celebrity info, locations and more go to:  www.pensacon.com

Jeff Rogers, President of the Board of Directors joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Finest Foundation.   Their mission: "To raise and provide funding for mental health, department morale, organizational wellness, technology, equipment, programs for community and youth engagement, and training.  To sponsor the upcoming Gala, donate, volunteer or for more info go to: www.pensacolasfin...

Dr. Martha Susan Horton joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the "Amate Growth Work Method" "  ... a highly respected, rapid, affordable, intensive and spiritually based healing and growth option for adolescents and adults who for any reason become emotionally stuck in childhood or adolescence...and the stoppage is adversely affecting their current life and limiting the potential for living in emoti...

Emily Echevarria, Marketing Communications Director joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the many services and programs provided to Senior citizens by the Council on Aging of West Florida. There are many opportunities for Seniors 55+ to get involved such as being a "Senior Companion" or a "Foster Grandparent" , "Meals on Wheels" , "Senior Daycare" and more.  To find out how to receive services, v...

Chip Wood, VP of Sales and Marketing and Staci Orren, HR and Benefits Manager join PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services provided by Avalon HR, a Professional Employment Organization. This episode they discuss tax preparations for FY2025, benefits and employee management. For more info go to: www.avalonhr.com

Kerri Smayda, Associate Executive Director joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services provided by Manna Food Pantries . To donate or volunteer or if you need assistance go to: www.mannahelps.gov  , call: 850-432-2053 or call the emergency Help line at: 211.