Episodes

Have you ever wanted to chase your dreams of performing musical theater on Broadway? Wanna know a crazy great tip for living in New York City? Rising Broadway star Alice Dyches joins me via zoom from her apartment in Harlem to talk about those things, magic moments, and more, including performing one of her original songs! Follow Alice on Instagram - @alicedyches and on Twitter - @alicedyches Check out the single "No Harm" Alice's Book Recommendation: Madeline Khan: Being the Music, ...

Have you ever felt like staying in your tiny home town just wasnt for you? Ever wondered what musicians think when you say "Play something"? Find out as we continue the month of merriment with musician Tom Reed as he joins me in studio. Make friends with Tom on Facebook Visit Tom's website or FB Page to learn how to play and sing (he really is great!) Take a listen to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Soundtrack (Apple Music) Support the show If you'd like to support this...

Have you ever wondered what life on the road as a comedian is like? Ever wanted to know what inspires musicians to grab a guitar and write songs? My long time friend (and best man at my wedding) Chip Herring sheds some light on those topics, his days being a women's volleyball coach, how he fights imposter syndrome, and even plays us a tune! Follow Chip on Instagram - @chip_herring Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Ke...

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table and think about the things and people we are thankful for, I am thankful for you. Thank you for spending some of your time with me and listeneing to real people tell thier beautiful, messy, human stories. I am also infinitely thankful for my mom Myrna Sue, for her influence, instruction, care, love, and so much more. I've invited her to come on the show to talk about her life and Thanksgivings past, the trials of single motherhood, and lessons le...

Have you ever marveled at people who have a rich sense of adventure? Ever wonder where they found their wanderlust? My friend John Hosmer tells you how as a poor college student he was able to experience amazing places from working at an Outback in Australia to the hiking the Appalachian Trail, from the food scene in Portland to the Beaches of Belize, and everything in between. Buckle up, this episode could set you on the road to your own adventure! Follow John on Instagram - @johnhosmer C...

Ever wonder how someone gets started in being a radio DJ? Ever wonder what goes on inside a radio station when the microphones aren't on? My friend Jeff Reynolds joins me from Indianapolis, Indiana to share some stories from one of the coolest and fun jobs out there. Follow Jeff on Instagram - @jeffereynolds Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you le...

Have you ever had times in your life where you thought all was lost? Have you wondered how will I go on, how will I support my kids, will I ever be happy again? This week my friend Shelley Underwood talks about that journey as s ingle mom from the deep valley to the mountaintop and all the steps along the way. Follow Shelley on Instagram - @shelley.eugenia Connect with her on LinkedIn Check out her website, ShelleyUnderwood.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcas...

Happy Halloween! For this Bite Size episode I give you a dramatic reading of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy! Please let me know what you think! Btw, the music featured during the reading is called Beloved by Gavin Luke. Leave a voicemail for me and find all my social links on the website, www.chewingthefatbr.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it ...

Have you ever wondered how to find out almost everything that is going on in town? Ever wished there was one source to look to in the community? I think we found her! Katherine Bonner is here to tell us some of the cool, fun stuff going on in Augusta over the next couple of months that you for sure won't want to miss! Connect with Katherine on Instagram - @kbonnapetite Links from the show: Keep up with the HP Pub Crawl Find out whats going on with the Downtown Development Authority ...

Have you ever really considered what your mom went through raising you? Are you a woman that has reached a point in your life where you say to yourself "No one told me this would happen!"? Mom of 4 Liz Bellmer joins me this week to answer those questions and more and give you a peek behind the scenes of what it means to be mom! Follow Liz on IG - @lizbell4 Friend Liz on FB Follow Liz on TikTok Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. ...

Have you ever moved away from home to pursue a job you thought you were going to love only to find out that you hate it? What would you do when you start your idyllic adult life only to be faced with a tragedy that no parent ever should? This week my friend Wes Hennings talks about being able to appreciate all the seasons of life with love and joy even when dealing with loss. Check out Wes' Wal-Mart pick-up stories on IG - @weshennings Links from the Show: Gather by the Ghost Light Podc...

Want to know how a speakeasy became the coolest hotbed of new theatre in Augusta? Want to know the place to be for shows, film, stage plays, and this Halloween's awesome and maybe a little crazy, maybe a little weird, but definitely fun Black Cat Carnival? One of my favorite people, Krys Bailey Executive Director of Le Chat Noir, stops by to talk about this season, homesteading, and more. Follow Le Chat Noir on Instagram - @lcnaugusta Check out their website: lcnaugsta.com Like them on ...

Have you ever been frustrated trying to explain technology to you parents or grandparents? This week my friend and entrepreneur Christopher "Tree" Crozier stops by the studio to talk about helping people with his business, Mobile Mentors, that is founded on eliminating those frustrations for you AND them! Follow Tree on Instagram - @treecrozier Check out Tree's Business at MobileMentors.co Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check ...

Have you ever wondered if online romanaces can work? What about if long distance relationships are worth the hassel? What about trying to manage both? This week I talk to my oldest son Jacob who is doing just that and find out more about miles, marriage, and mixology. Follow Jacob on Instagram - @jakethetarbender Watch Jacob's video game streams on Twitch - @jakesogreat Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Da...

If you ever wondered what an episode would be like in a week without a guest, you're in luck! I take a few minutes to be grateful to you for listening and also let you know what's been going on in my world. From grieving over my rescue dog Sara that passed away, to having down days and not letting myself do the thing I love that brings me joy. It's all here! Leave a voicemail for me and find all my social links on the website, www.chewingthefatbr.com Support the show If you'd like to su...

If you enjoy good music and helping a great cause, get ready for Goin South! My guest this week, Ryan Abel, will give us the inside scoop on this amazing southern rock n' roll show with a heart to help and along the way he'll tell us about the rush you can only feel by performing on stage and how you can get involved in some great community theatre here in Augusta. Find our more about Goin South at goinsouthlive.com Find out more about I'm Aware on their Facebook page Follow Ryan on Ins...

Ever need to change careers and don't know for sure if it's the right call? Are you scared of doing it because of what others might say? My friend Berry Harmon has been there and has some advice on how to navigate taking the leap. And his positive perspective on life after open heart surgery is inspiring. Follow Berry on Instagram - @theharmonberry Need some family photos? Check out @thehabelife on IG Links from the Show: Unashamed by Lecrae Support the show If you'd like to su...

Do you love your hometown and are tired of hearing people put it down? Do you feel helpless to do something about it? Podcaster, and lover of Augusta, Chris Nabholz stops by to give his perspective on how you can start to be the voice of all the amazingly cool stuff going on where you are. Follow Chris on Instagram - @cnabholz Follow Drop the Dis - @dropthedis_podcast Listen to Drop the Dis Podcast Follow Augusta Podcasts - @augustapodcasts Support the show If you'd like to suppor...

Ever wonder how someone from a small town breaks on to the big screen? Have you ever beaten yourself up after an audition knowing you were right for the role but didn't get cast? This week's guest Jaye Starkes takes us on the rollercoaster ride that is being a working actor and pursuing a career in the film industry. Follow Jaye on Instagram - @jayestarkes See some of Jaye's work and follow the progress of his feature film Jon here. Check out Jaye's podcast here . Support the show...

The 7th Annual Black Cat Picture Show Film Festival is coming and one of its founders, Duane Brown, stops by to chew the fat. We get in to all things film festival including a partnership with A24 Films to bring The Green Knight to the festival screen, when to expect the release of his feature film, creativity born out of divorce, and more. Follow Duane on Instagram @duanebrown His photography business @browncowimaging Links from the show: Black Cat Picture Show Film Festival: Websit...

Ever wonder what goes when the mics are off on your favorite radio stations? Want to know what fatherly advice the late DMX had for a new dad? This week we talk with Jay "Baby J" Jones a friend and radio veteran about those things, find out what's up with ducks on jeeps, and more! Follow Baby J on instagram - @radiobabyj Links from the show: The Daily Stoic The Daily Stoic Journal A Moment With Moj Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coff...

Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast but don't know where to start? Is there something inside holding you back? This week the Papa of Pod Decks, Travis Brown, tricks me in to booking him on the show and we talk podcasting, overcoming addiction, and creating with reckless abandon! Follow Travis about podcasting - @poddecks Check out Travis' art - @younglithgow Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Dar...

Ever wonder what it takes to make good leader? Ever wonder what it takes to pick up your family and move half way across the country? My guest this week Sean B. Petty stops by the studio to talk before embarking on his next great adventure! Follow Sean on Instagram @seanbpetty Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review fo...

Have you ever wanted to quit punching someone else's time clock and punch in for yourself? Want to know what it takes to do it as a self employed creative? On his own he has worked with clients like the Atlanta Braves, Nike, HBO, and heck he even designed my logo too! Jason Craig stops by the studio to sit a spell and chew the fat about how he changed his mindset and hasn't looked back! Links from the show: Augusta Poster Show, augustapostershow.com Jason's Website, jasonthe29th.com ...