Pensacola Expert Panel

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing , community events and more! For a digital copy or more info about all of the publications including Downtown Crowd, Pensacola Magazine , et.al go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

Lisa Newell, Producer/Founder and Joe Nierle (Director, Actor & Teacher) join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the brand new Gulf Breeze Stage for "Professional Acting and Performance Arts". Acting classes are starting on April 12, 2026 for the first six-week session at Gulf Breeze Stage in the Harbourtown complex in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Acting classes area available for all ages and skill set...

Christina Bell (Foster coordinator) and Makila Ressel (VP of Shelter Health)  join PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday' to talk about the animal services provided by the Pensacola Humane Society, To learn about upcoming events, how you can adopt, foster, donate or volunteer go to: www.pensacolahumane.org  

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 every Friday to host: "Boat Smart'. This week they discuss the beginning of boating season, "Boating Courtesy" on the water and answer "Boat" questions from listerners.  For more info go to: www.georgestonecollege.edu  or for boat care...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ.  To check out the Spring Menu, restaurant locations, download the Sonny's BBQ app and more go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Daryl Singleton,Director, and John Scanlon, Asst. Director join PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services porived by Pensacola Energy Sanitation Services for the City of Pensacola with a focus on the Pensacola Recycling program. To learn more go to: www.pensacolaenergy.com    or www.cityofpensacola.com

Dr. Mark Sprayberry, Veterinarian, joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Sit, Stay and Listen with Dr. Mark" to discuss the animal services provided by Olive Branch Pet Hospital and Play-n-Stay Boarding and Daycare facility.  This episode he discusses the amenities and activities of their boarding and daycare facility, treatment for seasonal allergies and answers petcare questions from listeners.  For...

Stephanie Dodson, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products provided by Emerald Coast Coins , current gold & silver prices and answers "Coin" questions from listeners. For more info check out their Facebook page or call : 850-473-1515.

Bruce Cady, Executive Director of Opening Doors of NW FL  and his guest Connie Bookman, Executive Director of Pathways for Change and Chair of the Homeless Continuum of Care Leadership Council  join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services, programs and the "Continuum of Care" role of Opening Doors of NW FL and their joint efforts fighting homelessness in the Pensacola/NWFL region. To donate,...

Christina Leavenworth , the top real estate agent in Pensacola dives into everything you need to know about buying, selling and investing in Pensacola. Visit: www.bestrealtorsinpensacola.com for more tips and resources from P ensacola's Best Real Estate Team.   Or to speak directly with a member of the Leavenworth Team call:  850-786-3996. 

Terrance A. Gross, Founder and Managing Partner joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the legal services provided by the personal injury law firm of Gross and Schuster. This episode he talks about "The Perfect Storm" and the effects of 2023 Tort reforms on personal injury clients.  For more info go to: www.grossandschuster.com

Chip Wood, VP of Sales and Marketing and Stacie Orren, HR and Benefits Manager joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services provided by Avalon HR , an IRS Certified,  Professional Employment Organization (PEO) . This episode they discuss Worker's Compensation, Health insurance, employee taxes and answer HR questions from listeners.  For more info go to: www.avalonhr.com

Dr. Michael Payne, Department Head of the School of Business at Pensacola State College joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the multiple educational opportunites available to students (young and old alike) as well as PSC's history, role in the local community and upcoming PSC events.  For information about PSC locations, classes, events, admissions and more go to: www.pensacolastate.edu

Jonathan Cook, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products provided by Jonathan's Contructon and Flooring as well as answer remodeling, flooring and construction questions (and more!)  from listeners. For more info go to: www.jonathansflooring.com

Ray Palmer, President/CEO of the Pensacola Sports Association continues the discussion with Meg about the role Pensacola Sports plays in our community, upcoming events  and more!  For more info go to: www.penscolasports.corg

Ray Palmer, President/CEO joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Sports Association 's upcoming sports events, well-known Pensacola athletes, the Bayou Hlls Run this weekend and more!  Congratulations to Ray who will be inducted into the ETA Hall of Fame in April in Las Vegas!  For more information or to register the Bayou Hills Run this weekend go to: www.pensacolasports.org

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg each week to host: "The Garden Line" . This epsiode Mike talks about Spring weather and answers mulitple "Gardening " questions from listeners from pruing your citrus trees, cactus flower plant care and more!

Paige Carey (VP and PR Director) and Brandi Winkelman (Executive Director) join PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday" to talk about the services provided by A HOPE (Animal Health Outreach Prevention Educzation) and the "Snip Happens" Spay and Neuter Clinic in Milton.  To learn how to become a foster, volunteer, donate or for vet care spay and neuter appts call: 850-795-2287  or go to: www.ahope4src...

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Servcies Instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL join PEP Talk every Friday to host: "Boat Smart'. This episode they talk more about "Boating Courtesy" at the Boat ramps, the Boat Show at The Wharf this weekend and answer "Boating" questions from listeners.  For more info about Marine services classes go t...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ! Check out the new Spring menu, resaurant locations or to download the Sonny's BBQ app at: www.sonnysbbq.com

Dr. Ben McMillon joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the chiropractic services provided by Neal Clinic Comprehensive Chiropractic Healthcare. For more info or to make an appointment call: 850-479-2700 or go to: www.nealclinic.com

Clexton Middleton, Program Director and Scott Laedlein, Board member, join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and programs provided by Family Promise  . Their mission is to help local families with children transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency as well as other services. Register now for the upcoming fundraiser "2nd Annual Bed Race" on April 18, 2026, 11am-2:30pm at www.fpsec....