Just Bluffin’

It's spooky season in the 901! On this special Halloween episode of Just Bluffin’ we talk with paranormal enthusiast Bill Webb, founder and host of the short wave radio show Memphis Weirdos and local haunted tour guide. He tells us all about Memphis’s spooky history, his most experiences as a paranormal investigator, and how much the yellow fever impacted the city. Listen if you dare! ----- Just B...

“We have a responsibility to bring Memphis history to an entire new generation of people.” On this episode of Just Bluffin’ we chat with Meagan May of Backbeat Tours. Meagan tells us all about Memphis history and what makes us the music city of the world. She shares stories about her favorite Memphis landmarks and we learn about the impact of the National Civil Rights Museum. ----- Just Bluffin’ i...

“Memphis needs to build up, not out.” This week, we chat with Jackson McNeil from Commute Options about Memphis transportation and our city’s transit and safety needs. He discusses how childhood impacted his love for cities and movement. From city density to bicycling to work and how Memphis is superior to Nashville, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Coll...

“Those smaller wins at the neighborhood level are the ones that strengthen Memphis.” This week, we chat with Gwyn Fisher with the Greater Memphis Chamber about the importance of economic development in Memphis. Tune in to learn more about the impact of projects like Blue Oval City and how much fun Memphis is on the weekends. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon...

“I can only hope that my children experience the spirit of Memphis the same way where we just have such a specific culture.”   On this week’s episode, we chat with Jared Boyd from WYXR, our favorite local radio station. We discuss Memphis music, culture and a really awesome trip to New York where Jared brought Memphis to New York.   ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by...

“Memphis is the cultural heartbeat of the world.”  During this week’s episode, we chat, laugh, and learn with Lar’Juanette Williams from Memphis Black Arts Alliance. We discuss the power of performing arts and its impact in neighborhood communities like the ones in Memphis, TN. She shares stories from her Broadway tour days and we learn all about her role as Effie in Dreamgirls. ----- Just Bluffin...

This week we chat with Andrew Arbogast of Arbogast Foods, the creator of Arbo’s Cheese Dip . He tells his incredible story of how his military service transformed into entrepreneurship. We chat about parenthood, the silver linings of life, and the importance of supporting local. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay . It’s produced by Soph...

“We're always working with our economic development team to look at how to revitalize the buildings in downtown.” Join us for a fun and informational chat with Lauren Bermudez, the Transportation Program Manager for the Downtown Memphis Commission. We discuss the importance of accessible transportation options, the new mobility center coming this summer, and ways to get around Memphis. ----- Just...

“Art is a very powerful thing. It's a tool, but it's a powerful one.”   On this week’s episode of Just Bluffin’ we chat with the lovely and talented Jazmin Miller from Carpenter Art Garden. She serves as the Executive Director and helps the children of Binghampton grow through artistic abilities. We discuss the power of art and the importance of creativity. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collec...

“Our goal was to bring people back to Memphis.” Join us for a very special episode with Cecilia’s Dad, Chris Fay and also Chris Carr from C.A.T Global. Just in time for National Logistics Day, We discuss the importance of logistics in the city of Memphis, generating a good workforce and some cool Memphis memories. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and...

“We want to make a measurable, tangible difference in the lives of the community's most vulnerable people.”  This week, just before Juneteenth, we spoke with Wendi Thomas from MLK50, a nonprofit news outlet in Memphis focused on the intersection of poverty, power and policy. We discuss her 2019 investigative project, the Memphis housing crisis, the power of journalism, and her love of attending Gr...

"I think we have to, we have to open our hearts and we have to open our mouths and we have to make ourselves heard and understood by other people." Just in time for Pride Month, we chat with Molly Quinn about her role at OUTMemphis and how the organization is working against the new state legislation here in TN. She also gives us a glimpse into her former New York life and how her love for writing...

"Just spark curiosity, and we will get a lot of good work done."- Leigh Mansburg   This week, just before JA Inspire, we spoke with the amazing Leigh Mansburg of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Midsouth. In this episode, we discuss what Junior Achievement means to Memphis, the new Biztown and JA building, and how JA Inspire will help shape the future generation of our city. ----- Just Bluffi...

“Tourists want to go where the locals go” – George Abbott, Director of External Affairs, Memphis River Parks Join us for an amazing conversation where we get to hear firsthand how Abbott led the $61 million transformation of Tom Lee Park on the bluff of the Mighty Mississippi River.. In this episode, we chat about the new and improved Tom Lee Park, Memphis in May, and how much the park will benefi...