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Today: Richard Green from Tech4Success. Ever since he retired from the military, Richard has been searching to create a concept that would help with job training in Augusta. He takes us through his journey around, and outside of, the United States and talks about how Augusta seemed like home from the beginning - even when he didn't know why. Since beginning work on his idea at TheClubhou.se, Richa...

Today: Regina Brejda from 4P Studios joins us to talk about her journey to follow her passion and to promote and cultivate the arts in Augusta. 4P Studios trains artists - professional, amateur, and wannabe - to follow their passions and build their art businesses. You can often find their displays at 600 Broad and in their Martinez studio at 3927 Roberts Rd. What are the 4Ps, anyways? Listen to f...

Today: A unique episode. We went backstage with the Goin South concert series early in September where Ryan Abel & friends were raising money fro the GLM2 (God Loves Me, Too) philanthropy to combat human trafficking. This show featured the Kenny George Band, Sweet Burrito, and of course the Goin' South Family Reunion. This episode was recorded "live" backstage with Kimberly Walden, Caleb Wilke...

Today: Freshwater Design Co. A business that just opened their new storefront on Broad Street, and while the company started in Augusta, the two sisters behind it, Dani & Brianne, traveled and lived around the country before starting their business at Augusta in the downtown market. Since then, their brand has grown EXCEPTIONALLY. This episode goes through the highs and lows of creating a star...

Today: Brandon Dawson, the first Digital Reporter for WJBF (News Channel 6). Brandon reports on DropTheDis' content all the time so this week we flip the script and report on him. A northerner who spent many early years in Atlanta, Brandon eventually moved to Augusta to pursue an education at ASU/GRU/AU into TV & Film. He has been a member of Shrodinger's Cats, a local improv group, for years...

Today: Brenda Durant stops by to talk all things art. She's the Executive Director of the Augusta Arts Council, which is in charge of, to name a couple of things, the sculpture walks downtown as well as the Arts in the Heart festival. She talks to us about being a transplant turned local and how she has immersed herself in Augusta art for over 20 years. Make sure to support the Augusta Arts Festiv...

Today: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Chris Ndeti, a local singer / song-writer who also chose a unique career in music as a music therapist. She has been working with veterans in need in the Augusta community for over 20 years and is also a regular performer at many local music venues. She doesn't record her music, so make sure to c...

Today: Brad Means joins us from WJBF. He's a a News Anchor and Host of the Means Report, where he tells the different stories that he finds in Augusta. His life has been devoted to being a respectful and responsible gate keeper for local news, with around 20 years in Augusta alone, and we get the opportunity to talk to him about the incredible stories and experiences that he's had along the way. W...

Today: A mini series! We meet Chris Ewart, a surgeon and owner for Augusta Plastic Surgery. Chris is a transplant and talks to us about coming to Augusta and deciding to make it his home while raising a family and growing a business. We're lucky to have you, Chris! Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media...

Today: We talk to 2 entrepreneurs on a mission to growing the Cyber culture in Augusta in regards to business and improving education. David Ray & Chris Williamson are the co-owners and operators for Cyber City Circuits. David started the business that would eventually become Cyber City Circuits as DREAM, and has grown through multiple locations and hardships along the way. Learn More About Ho...

Today: We introduce you to the owners and C Suite of the Alison South Marketing Company that's making moves out of downtown Augusta & Aiken. We talk to Mike Thomas, the CEO and founder of the company, and Kate Sanders, the COO. Both have their own unique histories in Augusta with a LOT of tie in to other guests we've had and companies that have had a large impact on Augusta. We talk about grow...

Today: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. This episode features Red Fox Wood, a group from Aiken that includes 3 multi talented musicians who consider themselves to be brothers (2 of them actually are!). Not only do they perform great covers and gather crowds of various backgrounds, but they also record and produce their own original music. The relationships...

Today: The return of our friend, and presenter (!), Nancy Powell. Nancy is a local real estate agent and broker. In 2020, she took over her family's business, Powell & Associates, and basically rebuilt the company from the ground up. We originally interviewed her in 2019 for our episode: The Real (E)State of Augusta, and this week we caught up with her to talk about the process of refreshing h...

Today: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about...

Today: Augusta Hockey Talk! We have 3 former Lynx players, which for those that do not know, the Augusta Lynx was Augusta's home hockey team that played out of the James Brown Arena. These guys, Steve Munn, Trevor Gillies, and John Whitwell, are not only local legends for their prowess, but have played internationally and Trevor even suited up for the NHL team the New York Islanders. We talk about...

Today: An episode about music, but not a traditional Augusta Rocks episode! Today's Guests: Zak & Becca Todd are a married couple that has created a brand that is quickly becoming iconic in Augusta for their local music show: Back Deck Booking. Originally taking place on the Todds' back deck in Harrisburg, these shows allow local musicians to showcase their original music in an intimate settin...

Today: A Continuation of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series Highlighting Local Music. Today's Guest: Kendall Levesque. Kendall is a singer - song writer from Dearing, Georgia (right at the edge of the Greater Augusta area!) who channeled an early passion for music and self - expression into a passion for music all around. He has released a couple of singles, and makes a pledge on this show regarding hi...

Today: The New Guys in Town (Kind of)! We talk to three members of Savannah River Brewing Company that either have taken bigger roles or have taken brand new roles since our last episode with the brewery. In today's episode: Taproom Manager & @BadIdeaGuy Jim Christian, Newest Sales Manager Andrew Tibrea, and Newest Brewer (who recorded an episode with us about his contract brewing company - Ta...

Today: Sean Wight, a local Augusta legend in the restaurant space joins us to talk about his projects: Frog Hollow Tavern, Frog & The Hen, Craft & Vine, and Farmhaus (Both of them) as well as some new restaurants that are coming soon! Just a little preview of Sean's life shows that farm to table is his lifetime motto, and he actually worked at a farm for one of his first jobs and currently...

Today: Our friend, Becca Ledford joins us in Augusta Podcasts Studios! She is a co-Founder and current single-operator of an impressive charcuterie business in Augusta: Salt & Savannah. After she catered for the Bobby Jones Invitational Watch Along during Masters Week, we were so impressed that we invited her to come tell her story. Her time management and commitment are on display this week! ...

Today: Garnett Johnson, owner and president of Augusta Office Solutions and of Modern Business Workplace Solutions. Garnett has an incredibly impressive resume. Aside from being a successful entrepreneur in Augusta for over 10 years, Garnett has invested in blighted property renovation on Telfair St., is a board member for the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Greater Augusta Black Cha...

Today: Zack Tully, founder of the Augusta Golf Collective (@GolfAugusta). Zack grew up as a passionate golfer in Augusta playing at Greenbrier High School, and re-kindled that passion as a college student at the University of Georgia. He's been growing the brand since 2018 and has used it as an opportunity to capture some of the Masters Tournament's most iconic moments.  Check out the Unique Desig...

Today: Cara Miller, a co-Founder of Haute Doughnuts in Augusta. Her and her husband Jeremy started Haute Doughnuts (pronounced "Hot Doughnuts") in the middle of Covid-19 with no storefront, but that doesn't stop them from selling out every batch. Cara is a mother, co-Founder of this business, and also an NFL cheerleader all at once. Listen to hear her unique story and how once of the best chefs in...

Today: Andy & Amy Colbert, the owners and founders of Outdoor Augusta join us at our NEW downtown studio to talk about their personal story and how it ties into the creation of their business. Outdoor Augusta has been in Evans for over 9 years, and comes from their wealth of personal experience as well as their passions combined. The perfect introductory episode for summer; we talk all things...

This Week: Michael Hitchcock joins us. Michael is a young man who is from Augusta, originally going to the same high school as Chris! He has moved to Nashville to follow his passion for music and up his music education. He's an incredible artist with a great story of learning and growth - and his music (HIS VOICE!) is unbelievable! Check out His Music & His Business! On His Facebook Page    Pr...