Pensacola Expert Panel

Shelley Johnson, Owner and Publisher of Iansld Times and Chair of P ensac ola Beach Mardi Gras joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the fun,  frivolity and "Good times" coming soon with the 2026 "Cowboy Themed"  Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras "Kids n' Kritters" Parade on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Casino Beach parking lot on Pensacola Beach.  Registration begins at Noon. Kids are FREE....

Kelly Simpson, Animal Services controll officer along with her guest, 15- year old cat, "Niva" join PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday" to talk about the many services provided by the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. This episode she discusses what to do about strays, kittens & puppies found, moving/eviction pet issues and more! For more info, how to adopt, foster, donate or volunteer go to:...

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL   join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart".  This week they discuss the Marine services students who are back in school and those who are now in the Marine Services industry, the products and services provided by Key Marine Center of NW FL and answer que...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk all things Sonny's BBQ!  Every Friday Elden gives away a " Sonny's BBQ Family Feast" Gift Certificate to one lucky listener!  To see the menu, locations and to download the Sonny's BBQ App go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

PEP Talk Host Meg kicks off Friday with updates on the CFP and NFL Football weekend schedule and talks about National Quitters Day.  Words that we need to quit saying like:  "like" !

Angela Sherrill and Will Maybin, Realtors with Connell and Company Realty and their guest Nathan Biddle with BPG Inspections, join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Real estate market, what to expect in 2026, the role of "inspections" plus answer "real estate" questions from listeners.  For your Realtor needs contact Angela Sherrill at: 850-292-3165 or Will Maybin at: 850-262-7020 OR g...

Benjamin Murphy, Director of Marketing and Development, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products provided by Quality Roofing Solutions and answers "roofing" questions from listeners. For more info go to: www.qualityroofingsolutions.com

The Leadership Pensacola Class of 2026 joins PEP Talk with Meg on their "Media Day" to announce their 2026 Class Project:  A new outdoor "Healing Garden" for the non-profit Gulf Coast Kid's House.   Groundbreaking is today! If you would like to sponsor or donate go to: www.pensacolachamber.com   Nominations for the 2027 LEAP class will open on January 12, 2026. 

Chad Nowling and Kelly Dobbs with the Santa Rosa County Environmental Department j oin PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the Holiday Tree disposal and the "Waste Tire Amnesty Days' in January.  For dates, times and locations go to: www.santarosa.fl.gov/338/environmental-department  

Stephanie Dodson joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products provided by Emerald Coast Coins, current gold & silver prices and answers "coin" questions from listeners. For more info go to: www.emeraldcoastcoins.com  or check out their Facebook page.

Todd St. Ores, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the HVAC services and products provided by Gulf Coast Air Care. This episode Todd talks about the importance of getting an annual HVAC and duct system inspection and answers questions from listeners. For more info go to: www.gulfcoastaircare.com

Taylor Dawson joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Great Southern Restaurants.  Today she talks about their upcoming events like "Restaurant Week" and "Valentine's Day"  in January and February at: The Atlas Oyster House, The Fish House, Jackson's Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blues Cafe and Angelina's.  To make reservations of for more info go to: www.greatsouthernrestaurants.com   and ch...

Ken and Kenny Schartel, Owners  and Howard Seaton, ADX Marketing consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Car Care Show"  with Affordable Automotive Gulf Breeze, celebrating 30 years of "Car Care'" in Gulf Breeze. This episode they talk about listening to what your car is "telling you" and answer "Car Care" questions from listeners. To make an appt. call: 850-932-0811 or for more info go t...

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg to host "The Garden Line" . This week Mike talks about what you can do now to prepare your garden for Spring and answers "Gardening" questions from listeners. 

Brain Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing. To set up a free consultation for your business just in time for 2026 for more info call Jeff Wayne, General Sales Manager at 850-262-6000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Todd Thomson, President/CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Pensacola Chamber Connection". This episode he talks about all the exciting Chamber events and programs kicking off in January and throughout the New Year 2026 of "Advocacy and Action".   For a calendar of events, more info or to join the Chamber go to: www.pensacolachamber.com

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner and Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the lastest news from Ballinger Publishing, community events and getting back to work after a long Holiday break!  Check out the January issue of Downtown Crowd and all publications on-line at: www.ballingerpublishing.com

PEP Talk Host Meg talks about strategies and tips  to stay positive and manage the stress as we all head back to work after a long holiday break!

Francie Armstrong joins PEP Talk with Meg on"Frisky Friday'  to talk about the services, adoption and foster opportunities provided by A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue with her furry friend, Pekingnese puppy, "River". To fill out an application to adopt or foster, to make a donation or to see photos of current adoptable small dogs go to: www.aplaceofhoperescue.com  or visit their Facebook page. 

Encore (Originally aired 12/26/2024)  Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services Instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NWFL join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart".  This week they discuss the services provided by Key Marine Center of NW FL and answer "boating" questions from listeners. For more info go to: www.keymarinecenter.com  or www...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness OFficer joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ! To see the menu, locations and to download the Sonny's BBQ App go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Encore- (aired 1/01/26) Alex Gartner, Artistic Director joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the upcoming events and programs for the Pensacola Children's Chorus and upcoming fundraiser: "Ovation".   For more info go to: www.pensacolasings.org

PEP Talk Host Meg talks about New Year's Day Pensacola community events including the Pensacola Beach Chamber's  Polar Bear Plunge , traditions & superstitions and the College Football Playoff games. Here's to a Happy, Healthy and Abundant 2026 New Year!

Alex Gartner, Artistic Director, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the upcoming events and programs for the Pensacola Children's Chorus.  Buy your tickets now for their upcoming fundraiser on January 30th at the Saenger Theatre for "Ovation'.  And next week enrollment begins for children (1st grade - 12th grade) to join the 2026 Pensacola Children's Chorus. For "Ovation" tickets or sponsorship...

Mary McClellan, VP of Development, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the animal services provided by the Penascola Humane Society.   This episode she talks about fostering, how you can donate or volunteer and the upcoming "Fur Ball" fundraiser in March.  For more info go to: www.pensacolahumane.org