Two Mikes & a Guest

Dale Shackleford joins us for episode 39 with great wisdom and insight into how he found his career field and the advice that was pivotal in achieving a Master's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Recording Arts and Technology. We hope you enjoy what looks to be part 1 of our conversation with Dale Shackelford. Part 2 in the works… 

Episode 38 brings us a fun guest who we wouldn’t have without Episode 33’s guest. Bobbi Dodson PT, DPT, COMT, OCS joins us to share about her journey from high school and college sports, to PT school, and eventually landing in Tullahoma, TN as Clinical Director at STAR Physical Therapy. A lot of great advice in this episode for anyone aspiring to be a Physical Therapist, as well as, some great lif...

Jay Frank joins us on Episode 37 to talk about how someone from a Law Enforcement (Corrections) background gets into general education and becomes a Senior Director at an educational administration company. The company Mr. Frank works for specializes in workforce solutions addressing America’s labor gaps through innovative and technology-driven educational programs.  We hope you enjoy this episode...

We're so incredibly lucky to have multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning Producer and songwriter Joe West join us. His body of work is too extensive to mention it all, but Joe has worked with many artists including Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Emmylou Harris, and many many more. We know you'll like his story and what he's experienced along the way. Please enjoy episode 36 with Joe West. 

Makenzie McCarty, DVM joins us in the studio where we discuss the path she took in becoming a veterinarian. She's a Tullahoma native who graduated from THS and went on to UT Knoxville. Her story of animal medicine is a fun one we hope you will enjoy. 

So much fun to have Elizabeth Kilgore Teal join us for this episode. If you've spent any time in the Tullahoma area, her maiden name will be familiar to you. She is a second-generation funeral director and a native of Tullahoma. Elizabeth talks with us about how the family business wasn't necessarily her career focus when heading off to college at first. She has a great story of how that shifted a...

In this episode, we have Amy Morris, DPT of STAR Physical Therapy of Tullahoma. We learn how a pre-med major(intended surgeon) at Alabama shifts her focus to PT instead. Not only does Amy have great insight into the world of PT, but we also learn about her personal journey through the challenges of college, and the importance of mentorship in life. We hope you enjoy episode 33 with Amy Morris.

Wow, what a fun one for episode 32! Former Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee talks with us about how a shy young man became a public figure and how small business ownership has its ups and downs. The story Lane shares with us about the mentor in his life that changed his perspective is one of our favorites so far. We know you'll enjoy our conversation with Lane Curlee. 

Pam Carver joins us this episode with a great story of growing up in Iowa and becoming a nurse right out of high school. Now she has shifted her career path and is a Realtor here in the middle Tennessee area. The story of her career shift and that transition is a fun one. We know you will enjoy this episode with Mrs. Carver. 

Dr. Michael Torrence is our guest here on episode 30. Dr. Torrence is the President of Motlow State Community College. He speaks with us about what Motlow has going on currently and what they are working on for its future. We also get a glimpse into his personal backstory and how a boy from Virginia found his way to Tennessee. Dr. Torrence has some cutting-edge things happening at Motlow and we ho...

Episode 29 brings us Georges Martin, Chef, and owner-operator of Emil's Bistro and Lounge here in Tullahoma, Tn. Georges grew up in France with a passion for cooking at a young age. After moving to America he found work in the food industry in Atlanta for many years before moving to Tullahoma. Georges gives us many insights into the world of being a chef, as well as, how managing a restaurant duri...

Episode 28 brings us TVA's very own ASL teacher Mrs. Monica McGee.  We discuss how American Sign Language was not her first choice in teaching out of college but how it found her. We also talk about what it was like growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) with both of her parents deaf. She brings us great perspectives on what her life has been like so far and how she now claims Tennessee as her...

Part 2 of the John Olive two-part series is filled with his early 90's Tullahoma football arrival here with us, an awesomely hilarious mid-90's story about how sideline technology almost got John arrested DURING a football game, as well as us ending our conversation with the road to winning the 2021 TSSAA 4-A State Championship. We know you all will enjoy hearing this fantastic ending to this seri...

Episode 26 is part one of a two-part series with Tullahoma's Athletic Director and former head football coach and teacher John Olive. In part one we start with his upbringing in East Tennesee and the journey that leads to coaching at both the high school and college levels at various schools. We end part one with the exact moment that he and his wife Cherie decide Tullahoma is the place for them....

Episode 25's guest is a man of many talents. Not only is he an Educational Outreach Specialist for TSAC, but he also tells us about his DJing and how he has performed at one of the world's largest musical festivals. Eric Farmer is a man with a great life story which has led him to us today. We hope you enjoy. 

Stefanie Naylor joined us virtually from Los Angeles to talk about her start in the fashion world. We learn about her love of drawing and sewing as a child to now working with some of the top designers in the world on such shows as Project Runway and MTV's Siesta Key. This episode with Stefanie is a fascinating journey through the difficult world of fashion design and her resilience through person...

In this episode we are joined by Coach Andy Lyon, the head girls soccer coach at Motlow State Community College. Andy was born and raised in Nottingham, England and found his way to the U.S. coaching youth soccer with the MLS Soccer Camps. His story and his passion for coaching the sport he loves is a great one to hear. We hope you enjoy Coach Andy Lyon. 

On episode 22 we are joined by Hope Woodard. Hope is from Tullahoma TN and now lives in New York City. She has worn many hats and has done so many exciting things in her life. On this episode, she elaborates on the life adventures she's been on and how she has come to reside in NYC. Please enjoy Episode 22 with Hope Woodard. 

Our guest today is Tullahoma High School aviation teacher Derek Rowe. Mr. Rowe hails to us from Wales (United Kingdom) and has an extensive career background in aeronautics and aviation. His story on discovering his passion(s) is a great one. We hope you enjoy Episode 21 with Derek Rowe. 

Episode 20 brings us Dr. Phil Campbell, or as his friends call him, PC. We chat with PC about school culture and how his job helps bring new light to issues of education and school environment, and how that looks in schools today.  Please enjoy this episode with Dr. Phil Campbell 

Our guest today is Greg Madsen. Greg is a maintenance supervisor at Great Lakes Cheese Company. He not only shares his career journey with us but also gives a glimpse into the day in the life of a maintenance employee and supervisor.  We hope you enjoy our conversation with Mr. Greg Madsen. 

This husband and wife duo are crushing it. Kristin and Scott not only head up DMA (Do More Art) Events to help bring murals and other art installations to local communities, they  also run a marketing and media consulting company as well as a few other ventures we talk about.  Their backgrounds are extensive and filled with so much world traveling and life experience that we know you'll love this...

Mike and I have a very close friend of ours Nick LaToof in studio today. He's worn many (career) hats in his lifetime but is currently based out of Colorado living as a mountaineer and adventure guide. Snowboarding, Fishing, Hiking, you name it, Nicks doing it.  We hope you enjoy Mr. Nick LaToof on this episode of Two Mikes and a Guest

Joining us virtually for this episode is former Tullahoma High School graduate and now written for New York Magazine, Brock Colyar.  Brock gives us some great insight on what its like being a writer for a magazine in New York City post Covid lockdown.  We hope you enjoy this episode with Brock. 

From the mountains of the pacific northwest to the foothills of Tennessee, see how our guest today entered into the cycling world.  We hope you enjoy our chat with Brain Schaefer.