Living in Mobile Alabama

In this episode, we talk with Peter Toler, a licensed ISA Arborist who spent 11 years with the City of Mobile and now owns an arborist consulting firm in Mobile, Alabama. Peter shares a great deal of knowledge with us about the different types of trees encountered in Mobile on a daily basis. We talk about some famous trees, some little-known facts, and we also talk about the difference between liv...

In this episode, we talk with Chris Andrews, the owner of Bienville Bites Food Tour in Mobile, Alabama, and Fairhope, Alabama. Chris Andrews sits down to share some updates with Avery and Jeff on what has changed over the last three years since his last visit to the podcast. He talks about new restaurants that have been added to the tour and to downtown Mobile, and dives into a little bit of histo...

In this episode, we talk with Doug Meduna, the owner of a Mobile, Alabama Christian bookstore. Doug Medina sits down to tell some of the story of how he and his wife, Bette, ended up in Mobile and how that eventually led them to open Christian Warehouse Store as the only brick-and-mortar Christian bookstore in Mobile, Alabama. For more info about Christian Warehouse Store, click the link below to...

In this episode, we talk with Josh Hembree, the owner of a Mobile, Alabama local HVAC company, Hembree Heating and Air. He shares insight into the industry, the story of the company's origin, and what they are currently working on regarding future growth, current technology, and the impact they are having in the city of Mobile. For more info on Hembree Heating and Air, click the link below to...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Charles Smith, the new president at the University of Mobile. We talk about the direction the university is headed as we approach the new year in 2025 and beyond.  Dr. Charles Smith shares several things with us that set the university apart from other universities and what makes UM so special.  Watch on Youtube as well at https://www.youtube.com/@livinginmobilepo...

In this episode, we talk with Josh Woods, a candidate for District 6 in the Mobile city council election of July 2023. Josh shares his story of living in Mobile Alabama, attending the University of South Alabama and being the Executive Director for the Greater Gulf State Fair in the City of Mobile.  He shares some interesting details and experiences from his time at the fair, observations and comm...

In this episode, we talk with Kyle Callaghan, a long-time native of the city of Mobile.  Kyle shares stories of living in Mobile, the changes he has seen, and the changes he hopes to implement if elected for District 6 in the upcoming election.  Kyle talks about where he sees the city headed over the next few years and what it will take to get us there. He also shares some details about one of Mob...

In this episode, we talk with Diane Shaver, a new resident of Midtown in the city of Mobile, Alabama. Diane shares what brought her to Mobile, Alabama, the journey of how she found and purchased a new home, and the stories of her new life in Mobile after a year as a local. Diane shares what makes Mobile, Alabama so great when it comes to food, walkability, affordability, and so much more!  Watch o...

In this episode, we talk with Chris Andrews, the owner of Bienville Bites food tour that features several restaurants in the downtown area of the city of Mobile, Alabama. He shares his story of what brought him to this great idea and how it has evolved to what it is today. Chris shares what makes Mobile, Alabama so great when it comes to food and what sets us apart from so many other cities around...

In this episode we talk with Joshua Jones, the new Youth Crime Prevention coordinator for the city of Mobile, Alabama. He shares his story of what brought him to this position along with his journey as head of security for the Mayor of Mobile and his time with the United States Secret Service. Joshua was gracious to share with us details and experiences showing what makes Mobile, Alabama so great....

In this episode we talk with Cory Penn, a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama who is one of the newest members of the Mobile Alabama City Council serving in District 1. He shares his story of what he's encountered along his journey and pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to work in such a pivotal role.   Cory was gracious to share with us a lifetime of experiences and storie...

In this episode we talk with Jim Mather, a 25+ year resident of Mobile, Alabama who works hand in hand with so many in the international community in Mobile, Alabama. He shares his story of what brought he and his family to Mobile and what has happened since.  Jim was gracious to share with us a lifetime of experiences and stories of what makes Mobile, Alabama so great. He talks about the internat...

In this episode we talk with Ron Reams, a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama who has been in the media/news industry for over 40 years. He shares his story of what he encountered along his journey and told stories of the people he's met along the way.  Ron was gracious to share with us a lifetime of experiences and stories of what makes Mobile, Alabama so great.  Watch on Youtube as well at...