Talkin' Macon

We're changing the format up a little bit this week. Food is essential, and when people travel, local restaurants are a great way for them to get to know the community they're visiting. In order to highlight some of the great places in Macon to eat, I invited my buddies Charles Davis and Spencer Hawkins in to fantasy draft Macon restaurants. We talked about BBQ restaurants, fine dining options, pl...

Lisa Love is a Macon and Georgia music historian, expert, and fan. Her career has involved work with the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Georgia Music Foundation. Lisa helped create the Macon Music Revue and is working to preserve the state's music history, provide opportunities for students to participate in music education, and promote Georgia's music...

Steve Moretti is the co-founder, President and CEO of the Macon Pops. He is also a drummer/percussionist and producer. Moretti is a two-time Grammy Award nominee, Juno nominee and Telly Award winner. Moretti appears in the 2014 Clint Eastwood Film "Jersey Boys." Macon Pops has been entertaining Macon (and beyond) for more than 10 years with concerts that feature music by artists well-known to audi...

Justin Andrews, grandson of the legendary Otis Redding, is Director of Special Projects and Outreach at the Otis Redding Foundation. Justin's work with the Foundation focuses on event planning, leading student activities and camps, creating the Foundation's Otis Redding branded merchandise. Justin talks about his grandfather's legacy, the Foundation's camps, and the music industry. More informatio...

Seth Clark is Executive Director of Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative (ONPPI) and Mayor Pro Tem of Macon-Bibb County. The conversation includes information about the plans to make the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park the nation's newest National Park. More information about that effort is available at www.ocmulgeepark.org

Bell Biv DeVoe and Toad the Wet Sprocket have shows coming up in Macon! This episode features both Ricky Bell from BBD and Dean Dinning from Toad. We have wide-ranging conversations about their shows, the bands' histories, and even basketball. Bell Biv DeVoe will be in Macon on July 20, and Toad the Wet Sprocket (along with Barenaked Ladies) will be here October 25. More information about these sh...

David Lucas is from Macon. He started acting at age 9, appearing in plays at Macon Little Theatre and Theatre Macon. He appeared on "MTV Yo Momma" while still in high school. He relocated to Hollywood and in addition to performing standup comedy, he has written for several television shows and specials. David is a "Kill Tony" Hall of Famer and is currently headlining a tour. More information and t...

"The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" was filmed in Macon and Middle Georgia and premieres worldwide on July 4. Three local actresses - Rena Laster, Sandra Jarrett, and Della Golden - who were featured in the film join us this week to discuss the film, its mission and message and their experiences on set. More information about the film here: https://www.angel.com/movies/sound-of-hope-the-...

Macon was recently named a "Great American Main Street." Macon's Main Street Manager and Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins joins the show to discuss the award and the activities that led to that award. Check out www.newtownmacon.com for more information about all the great things happening in Downtown Macon.

Charles Davis is co-host of "Creekside Mornings" on 100.9 The Creek FM and lead singer of the Macon Music Revue, performing every Wednesday night at historic Grant's Lounge in Downtown Macon. He is an actor who has performed on numerous stages throughout Macon and Middle Georgia. Davis recently sang backup vocals on six songs for The War and Treaty during the recording session for their new album,...

Dr. Ilyon Woo is the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom . The book chronicles the epic journey to freedom taken in 1848 by an enslaved, married couple, Ellen and William Craft. Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom was honored as one of the best books of 2023 by...

Brandon Raphael is the President of the Macon Bacon, the college wood bat baseball team in Macon, Georgia. The Macon Bacon have become one of the most recognizable brands in all of sports. Brandon discusses the team, what fans can expect when they attend games, and some of his fondest baseball memories.

Michael O'Leary is an Emmy-nominated actor who spent more than 20 years portraying Dr. Rick Bauer on Guiding Light . O'Leary was the Grand Marshal of the 2019 International Cherry Blossom Festival parade in Macon, Georgia. In October 2023, O'Leary brought his play Breathing Under Dirt to Macon for a premiere staged reading.