Brew And Chew Podcast

  Allan McCoy, founder and president of the nonprofit Hook Line & Heroes, shares how his passion for veterans and fishing—shaped by his father’s experience as a WWII D-Day veteran—led him to create a Christian-based organization focused on helping veterans, especially those with service-connected disabilities, find relief and peace through small, guided fishing trips. He explains why Hook Line...

Weezy encourages everyone—especially veterans and families—to record and preserve their life stories now so future generations can hear their voice and understand their experiences. She explains she captures stories virtually (often via Zoom) or through simple phone audio/video, and shares a personal example: her husband was abruptly laid off after 21 years with little gratitude, echoing how many...

Rick Hannon’s work with homeless veterans and Veterans Bridge Home, Rick shares his background as an Army combat veteran with two Iraq deployments, a son of a Vietnam veteran, and a Gold Star brother whose Marine sibling was killed in Fallujah. He describes his own difficult transition, work in adaptive sports, and five years as a Mecklenburg County VSO helping veterans with claims and VA housing...

In this episode, we hear from Taylor Thomas Bennett of Pathways, a collaborative organization in York County that helps connect people experiencing homelessness and poverty with the resources they need to move forward. Pasted text Taylor explains how Pathways was created after local faith leaders recognized a serious gap: resources existed, but for many people, they were scattered, difficult to re...

 In this episode, Mayor John Gettys delivers a comprehensive update on the significant progress and future plans for the City of Rock Hill. He discusses the impressive economic growth, highlighting a remarkable decrease in unemployment and poverty rates, alongside notable increases in market value and per capita income. Mayor Gettys also sheds light on key infrastructure developments, including th...

In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the Honor Flights program with special guest Darrell Rockwell. Darrell, a veteran himself, shares his personal journey from never considering himself a vet to becoming heavily involved in veteran activities. He sheds light on the incredible experience of Honor Flights—a program designed to honor veterans by taking them on unforgettable trips to Washington D...

In this episode, we bring you a potluck of compelling stories and important conversations.

This episode of  Brew & Chew episode, host Jim Ryan welcomes Matt Webb, York County’s Veteran Service Officer, for an honest conversation about navigating the VA system, understanding eligibility vs. entitlement, and finding the right support for veterans and their families. Matt shares what really happens behind the scenes at the county level—from connecting vets with healthcare and disabilit...

Join Weezy, the passionate owner of Weezy Media Productions and founder of the Living Legacy Program, as she delves into the importance of storytelling and preserving memories for future generations. Host: Jim Ryan Producer: Weezy at Weezy Media Productions Sponsored by: Right At Home                         Care Patrol of Charlotte                           Weezy Media Production   Guest informat...

 Paul Bill dives deep into his extensive background, his passion for aiding veterans in their transitions, and the vital work VBH does to support veterans, their families, and their integrations into civilian life.    

Congressman Ralph Norman discusses the significance of term limits, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure needs, and judicial reform. He shares anecdotes about his experiences with President Trump and shares his plans for his run for Governor of South Carolina.   Here is a link to the video Congressman Ralph Norman Presenting  Melinda Woodhurst Congressional Record Presented       

This month's podcast features Krista Hayes, the learning coordinator for Lifelong Learning in the City of Rock Hill. Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Here is the Video Link -   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejZDpPNJoE for the video played in the podcast.       

In this episode of Brew and Chew, listen to the changes for the “Rock Hill Park Development Projects.  Presented by Jesse Holliman, Parks Division Superintendent, with Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism.  

 This episode of Brew and Chew, Jim Ryan, Host, welcomes Lynn Marilla, founder of Eagle Rock Camp. Lynn shares the nonprofit's mission and her personal journey that led to its creation. Eagle Rock Camp supports veterans, military members, and their families through comprehensive, faith-based retreats.   More Information on Eagle Rock  Website:     Eagle Rock Facebook: EagleRockCampUSA Instagram ea...

Welcome to Brew and Chew. A month meeting in Rock Hill SC for all veterans and their families.  Each session features a guest speaker who shares insights on topics that matter to those who’ve served—everything from benefits and health care to personal stories and community updates.