Alabama Lake House Podcast

The Heart of Cullman, Alabama: Community, Culture & Southern Hospitality with Harmony Heard On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Harmony Heard, Executive Director of Visit Cullman, to explore what makes Cullman one of Alabama's most welcoming and fast-growing destinations. Conveniently located along I-65 between Birmingham and Huntsville, Cullma...

How Rock the Dock Became a Must-Attend Alabama Lake Event | Alabama Lake Podcast What began as a simple 40th birthday celebration for a friend quickly turned into something much bigger than anyone expected. Today, Rock the Dock has evolved into a major summer festival that attracts boaters, music fans, and lake lovers from across the Southeast. In this episode, Zack and Lisa share the incredible s...

From Cancer Survivor to Changing Lives in Kenya: Shana Miller's Story | Alabama Lake House Podcast On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Shana Miller, owner of The Vendor Market at Smith Lake and founder of Zeal 12:11. What started as a passion for creativity, community, and supporting local makers has grown into one of Smith Lake's most unique d...

How Logan Martin LakeFest Became Alabama’s Biggest Lake Event | Alabama Lake House Podcast On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Eric Housh, event producer of the Logan Martin LakeFest & Boat Show — Alabama’s largest in-water boat show and one of the Southeast’s biggest lake lifestyle festivals. Held annually at Lakeside Park in Pell City, LakeFest h...

The Story Behind Alabama's Lake Martin Songwriters Festival | Interview with a Founder On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Steven Pace, chairman and co-founder of the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival — a fast-growing, multi-day music event that’s putting Lake Martin on the national map. Check out what's on the market for sale at https://lakemar...

How Cappy’s Boats Makes Smith Lake Easy With Gretchen Travis | Alabama Lake House Podcast On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Gretchen Travis, owner of Cappy’s Boats, a full-service pontoon boat rental company on Lewis Smith Lake in Cullman County, Alabama. Conveniently located just minutes from I-65, Cappy’s Boats has become a go-to option for both lo...

Alabama Lake House Podcast: Why Everyone is Going to Drifters Bar & Grill on Smith Lake? On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with the owners of Drifters Bar & Grill, Jason and Tanya Veres, one of Smith Lake’s most popular lakeside restaurants. Located right on the water, Drifters has quickly become a favorite destination for both locals and lake vis...

Alabama Lake House Podcasts | What Makes This Smith Lake Property the Right Choice On this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast, host Jason Will sits down with Cindy Myrex of Lake Homes Realty, a Smith Lake and Cullman County specialist, alongside her clients Bill and Lisa, the owners of 16 Big View Dr in Houston, Alabama — the featured property in this episode. This conversation walks throug...

Alabama Lake House Podcast | Inside Smith Lake’s Top Dock Builder With Justin Hogan Go inside Smith Lake’s top dock builder on this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast as host Jason Will sits down with Justin Hogan, owner and co-founder of Free State Boat Docks. With more than 25 years of experience, Free State Boat Docks has built more docks on Smith Lake than all other competitors combined...

Inside Shady Cove: Derek Miller on Redefining Lake House Design Step inside Shady Cove with us on this episode of the Alabama Lake House Podcast as host Jason Will sits down with Derek Miller of Emerald Homes Group — one of the most intentional and design-driven builders rising on Smith Lake. In this episode, Derek shares how Emerald Homes is redefining lake house design through thoughtful lot sel...

This week, Jason sits down with Payton Scott Downs — better known as The Dock Doctor — for an unexpectedly powerful conversation about dock safety, smart upgrades, and the life-changing leap that took him from rock bottom to building one of Smith Lake’s fastest-growing service companies. You’ll learn: — When to inspect a dock before (or after) buying a lake house — The three BIG warning signs that...

Smith Lakers Podcast | Vacation Rental Mastery with Bob Ekman In this episode of Smith Lakers, we go behind the scenes of Clearwater Shores with Bob Ekman, owner/operator and hospitality veteran with more than five decades of experience. Bob shares how he’s turned vacation rentals into a true craft — blending professional marketing, personal guest touches, and a guest-first mindset to create unfor...

Smith Lakers Podcast | Selling the Dream — A Conversation with Mr. Smith Lake In this episode of Smith Lakers, we sit down with the one and only Justin Dyar—aka Mr. Smith Lake. With over $2 billion in lakefront real estate sales, Justin shares his journey from selling cars to becoming the most recognized name on Smith Lake. We dive into the mindset behind his unmatched success, the unique nuances...

Calling Smith Lake Home and Stripe Bass Fishing Mastery with Local Legend, Richard Kessinger. Welcome back to Smith Lakers Podcast — Episode 2 is packed with heart, humor, and hometown pride as we sit down with Rich, a true Smith Lake local legend creating deep roots through his big personality and even bigger passion for fishing. In this episode, Richard shares what it’s like growing up in the Sm...

What It Really Takes: To create a Successful Marriage, raise Thriving Children, & built Profitable Businesses in a small southern town they're proud to call home?! In Part 2 of our conversation with Cullman, AL Entrepreneurs Shane and Laura Quick, we dive deeper into the heart behind their work and the vision that fuels it. Shane shares more about the grit and grind of organizing Rock the...

The Real Story Behind Rock the South's Success Welcome to the very first episode of the Smith Lakers podcast, where we sit down with inspiring Smith Lake locals living life on the water and making waves far beyond its shores. In Part 1 of our conversation with power couple Shane and Laura Quick, we dive deep into their journey—from personal tragedy and factory shifts to building some of the mo...