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DropTheDis Augusta
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Augusta Millennials Who Give A Crap #DropTheDis DropTheDis is a podcast about Augusta Georgia. Hosts Chris & David highlight the people that are helping to make Augusta great. Guests share their experiences living in Augusta, share information about their projects and businesses, and talk about how they "Drop the Dis."
Episodes
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Restoring the Garden City's Classic Murals w/ Addison Niday
Today: Addison Niday, who is an artist that's new to Augusta and he's bringing IT with him! IT, in this case, being artistic talent, entrepreneurial skills, and a desire and passion to work hard. Addison really jumped onto the Augusta scene after refinishing the old Coca-Cola mural on Reynolds...
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A Retro Ice Cream Truck for Beer?? Not Quite... w/ Mike Heaton
Today: A new take on the business of beer. Going off of the growing beer-out-of-a-truck business model, TapTruck2State is bringing classic, collectible trucks to the mobile beer business. Starting with a 1 of 5 prohibition-style truck, Mike and his partner and coworker, Mr. Pond, grew this…
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Live Collaboration with ALMA Presents at Arts in the Heart w/ Guest Host Coco Rubio & Addison Niday, Maestro Daniel Sapp, Shaun Piazza, & Walter Santiago
Today: Our first ever live recording! We took the Community Stage at the 2022 (40th Anniversary) Arts in the Heart of Augusta and hosted a LIVE collaboration podcast with help from Coco Rubio of Alma Presents (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alma-presents/id1588414221). We interviewed 4...
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News Around Augusta: Augusta Tech's Downtown Incubator, New Businesses on Washington Road, Cultivating more Community Coffee, and Downtown Pedal Pubs!
Welcome to Around Augusta with Chris, where I get to talk about how Augusta is growing and changing and preview the things that you should know that are coming to town. This week, I talk about Augusta Tech's new Business Incubator for Broad Street, I talk about the new businesses coming to (and...
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It's "The Bees Knees" w/ Eric Kinlaw
Today: Eric Kinlaw, co-Founder of one of the largest tenured businesses in Downtown Augusta: The Bees Knees. We talk about how much downtown has changed since he started being active, what led him to start his business, and how the Bees Knees has changed thorughout the years. Also, make sure that...
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Augusta Rocks Presents: Estimated Principles w/ Drew Renner, Ethan Schomacker, Clay Waddell, Oe Waddell & Cody Widener
Today: We continue our local music spotlight series with the youngest band to date to be on the show: Estimated Principles. These guys are talented! They started, not by learning covers, but by writing their own music. And now, after some local shows and some shows in Atlanta, they've released...
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Covering Augusta's Art Renaissance w/ Sample Augusta Rachel Goodman & Walter Santiago
Today: Sample Augusta founder Rachel Goodman and manager Walter Santiago come to talk about their online media publication that seeks to solve a problem that we've all complained about: figuring out what's going on in Augusta. From their weekly newsletters and concert reports to their events and...
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Bringing the Munchies to Augusta w/ Ramiro Galvan
Today: Ramiro Galvan, the co-founder of El Rey (x2) and Munchies Lab. Ramiro talks to us about how he and his family, immigrants from Mexico, came to find themselves in Augusta and how he worked his way from being a dishwasher to being an owner of multiple restaurants that people now can't get...
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Highlight Augusta: the My Why Foundation w/ John Travis & Chris Willox
Today: We highlight a local nonprofit: the My Why Foundation. We talk to founder John Travis and enthusiastic supporter Chris Willox about how the nonprofit came to be and how they try to accomplish their mission: to help close the wealth gap and get people invested in their futures - literally....
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The One Man Agency w/ Jason Craig
Today: We catch up with an old friend. When we interviewed Jason Craig in 2019, he was an up and coming artist with an awesome story and a really cool plan. Now, after he has become, in his words, a one-man-agency, it's probably safe to say that he exceeded his own expectations. We talk about his...
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Augusta Rocks Presents: Low Moves w/ Tyler Milford, Josh Sepielli, Olivia Ladun, Taylor Beatty, & Emily Kelm
Today: Low Moves! A band with many influences and one shared Augusta story. Their style is hard to pin down but it's a cool sound that gives you flashbacks to classic 90s artists and yet somehow is also totally unique - not to mention it's the first time we've had to record a keyboard. Take a...
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Serving Sweets from Augusta's Pink House w/ Cat Musgrove
Today: Cat Musgrove, the founder, baker, customer service agent, marketer, content creator...and more...for Dolce Darlin'! Docle Darlin is a sweets bakery that's opened up in the MASSIVE pink house at 404 Telfair St. Cat is an Augusta transplant with an incredible story and an even better…
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(2020) Augusta Rocks Presents: Coach w/ Luke Amerson & Matt Lescantz feat. Jordan Kerley, Stephen Shugars, & Matt Hutchison
Today: A rebroadcast episode! We talked to Coach, the band, in December of 2020, which wasn't long after the band was actually formed. Now, they have tons of music and have played countless shows, including Augusta Rocks II. Somehow this episode was lost to our feed, so we decided to re-release…
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The Augusta Adventure Guide w/ Cole Watkins
Today: Our friend, and fellow Young Professional of Augusta, Cole Watkins joins the show. He's the founder lead tour guide at Cole Watkins Tours. He's been in the tour business in Augusta since his time at Augusta State University - awhile, if the school name didn't give you that hint! We talk...
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Augusta Technical College - Leading Our Economic Development? w/ Dr. Jermaine Whirl
Today: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, the president of Augusta Technical College, and if you think that this is going to be an ordinary episode about a college, then prepare to be wrong! Dr. Whirl is a young leader in the economic development and jobs creation world and they have some great news for us…
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Unscheduled "Emergency Podcast": Augusta Undercover w/ Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton and Chief Randall Beach
Today: We go "under cover" on the front lines as we talk to 2 of the individuals tasked with dealing with violent crime in our area: Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton and Chief Randall Beach. We have seen gun violence in the CSRA, especially reported around the Downtown area, and we brought on these...
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Around Augusta: Young Professionals of Augusta, Fetch 501, Tip Top Taps, & Manny's Sports Bar
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about new businesses coming to the dowtown area: Fetch 501, the grand re-opening of Tip Top Taps, and Manny's Sports Bar. We also highlight a local organization that's 100% worth your time to…
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Shaping Songs in Augusta w/ Davis Branch
Today: Davis Branch with Song Shape Studios. Davis has somewhat of a non-traditional story for DropTheDis, as he is not a local business owner that one might recognize from their signs on the street, and he does a lot of his work with clients outside the city, but he is helping to put Augusta on...
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Downtown Augusta Gets its Sports Bar w/ @ThatGreekChef Manny Hatzis
Today: We have an unscheduled delight for you today - Manny Hatzis (otherwise known as That Greek Chef - or @ThatGreekChef) - is going to be opening a sports bar in Downtown Augusta where The Hive used to be located. Manny, who tells us that he never planned to open a restaurant, talks to us…
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Highlight Augusta: Betty's BASH & Paddlefest 2022! w/ Andy & Amy Colbert
Today: we highlight a local event coming very soon: Betty's Bash & Paddlefest! Located at Betty's Branch and hosted by Outdoor Augusta, Paddlefest is one of Augusta's best music and outdoor festivals, and also one of its youngest. We talk to hosts and founders of Outdoor Augusta Andy and Amy…
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Cooking up a Culinary Gem | Katerwerks w/ Darrin West and Melissa Mundy
Today: Melissa Mundy and Darrin West come to talk to us about Katerwerks. Not only do they do tons of local events as well as a massive Masters Week operation, they also operate the Clubhouse at Jones Creek - not to be confused with the old golf course - which is one of Augusta's culinary gems....
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Augusta Rocks Presents: Forest Colter O'Quinn
Today: Forest Colter O'Quinn. Forest is from Augusta and got his professional music career started in Statesboro during his time at Georgia Southern University. A musician who can play multiple instrments and probably taught himself to sing in a similar way that you did...Forest has had songs hit...
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Broad St. On the Record w/ Evan Grantski
Today: Evan Grantski with Grantski Records. You may have seen this impressive record store that just opened in downtown Augusta on Broad Street and think that it's a new store for Augusta - in reality Evan has been in operation for about 7 years in the CSRA, and that's after his various bands...
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"You Get What You Elect" Local Matters Podcast Collab w/ Janice Allen Jackson
Today: Janice Allen Jackson, host of the Local Matters Podcast stopped by to previes the mayoral election. The former Administrator for Augusta tells us about the workings of Augusta's government offices and how politial actors and adminsitrators make a difference and get things done in Augusta.…
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Augusta University w/ Dr. Brooks Keel
Today: Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University joins the show. We discuss a WIDE variety of topics from his nontraditional pathway to the presidency, his time atGeorgia Southern, the Augusta University name change, the school's strategic plan for the next 10 years, their invovlement with...
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Around Augusta: ANOTHER New Hotel for Downtown Augusta, a new Ice Rink, and an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & Dam
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about ANOTHER new hotel in Downtown Augusta, another Marriott Brand, a new Ice Skating rink in North Augusta (??), & an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & Dam If you like Around Augusta, let...
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Augusta Rocks Presents: Garrett Hicks
Today: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a newer artist who is not only new to music, but also new to Augusta. Garrett Hicks is one of the least "seasoned" musicians that we have had on the show and yet, he has a natural music skill and style and...
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Watanut! w/ Brian Kyzer
Today: Brian Kyzer. Brian is the founder of Watanut - and the answer is yes: like the Watanut bus you've seen parked by Wheeler Road! We talk to Brian about creating and growing a business from the ground up in Augusta to reach the milestone of not only celebrating 10 years, but of growing and...
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Augusta Crime? w/ Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton
Today: Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office joins us. He talks about his background for public service and how that brought him to Augusta, first as a Federal Agent, and later as a community member and public servant. We talk about the history of crime in Augusta...
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Augusta's Resilience w/ George Claussen
Today: We catch up with George Claussen, the Southbound Smokehouse and Friends with Benefits co-founder talks to us about how him and his parters seemingly thwarted Covid-19 to open not 1, but 2 new restaurants in the last 2 years: Drift Raw Bar and Soul City Pizza. We also talk about the state…
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Beautify Augusta w/ Jessica Baskette
Today: Jessica Baskette, an Augusta resident with a long backstory helping to start multiple businesses in the area, and she's just getting started. From her involvement in Jones Creek Golf Course and Katerworks to the founding of Cork and Flame to becoming involved with Lace & Veil Bridal…
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An Augusta Business Transfusion (2nd City & Durty Gurl Mixers) w/ David Hopkins, David Long, and Josie Swanson
Today: David Hopkins, David Long, and Josie Swanson join us representing the merger that created Second City Beverage Company, which began as a combination of Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers and Second City Distilling Co. We catch up with David Hopkins - if you want to hear his full episode, check out...
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News Around Augusta: A Historic Broad Street Bank Renovation, New Watanut Bakery, New Wild Wing Cafe Location, & Augusta Rocks!
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a new bank location and renovation in downtown Augusta of a historic bank building, the new Watanut location and bakery, the new Wild Wing Cafe and location rumors, and an update on the...
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A New Taste in Augusta w/ Mark & Randi Guillory
Today: Mark & Randi Guillory with Taste Wine Room. Taste is a new restaurant and the only (we think) wine tasting room in downtown Augusta. Their opening has been long anticipated and we are excited to report that they are finally open to the public. Listen to hear about how Mark found his…
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Around Augusta: Dave & Busters, Augusta Infrastructure, & Beautifying Downtown
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about the Dave & Busters Development including its expected open date - which may be coming sooner than you think! Also, there's an $80 million infrastructure investment slated for Downtown; what...
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Augusta Rocks: The Acosta Brothers w/ Jarrett & Matthew Acosta
Today: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a couple of guys that has "been there, done that." From their early days as the J.J. Maj & the Unpolished Brass Band to creating unique solo careers, these guys are OGs in the Augusta music community. They...
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Collaborating About Augusta w/ Austin Taylor & Agent About Town
This week's episode is a collaboration. We brought Austin Taylor, a local business owner and host of Agent Around Town into our studio to record a collaborative episode. In the first half, you'll hear us interview Austin and in the second half, he brings us into his world and we talk...
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(2020) Doin' the Thing with THE Guy w/ Coco Rubio
This week's episode is a rebroadcast. We had an episode planned and unfortunately it was a collaboration with another local show that fell through, so we give you an episode from 2020 that we thoroughly enjoyed. Coco Rubio is a centerpiece of the culture downtown, so if you enjoyed last week's...
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Around Augusta: Project Refresh, Atlanta Braves Coming to Town, New Public Art, Van Gogh, Pho'Ramenal
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about If you like Around Augusta, let us know! [email protected] Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis...
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Augusta's City Potter w/ Shishir Chokshi
Today: Shishir Chokshi is the founder of Tire City Potters, but his story and his legacy go far beyond that. Listen to hear about the change that created today's thriving Augusta Arts Community all the way to the inception of First Fridays as we know them! Shishir talks about how shop operates,...
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Augusta Rocks Presents: She N' She w/ Brandy Douglas & Drea Suarez
Today: A new episode of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series where we highlight local musicians in the CSRA. This episode features Brandy Douglas and Drea Suarez from She n' She. She n' She has been creating original music, and playing everyone's favorites, in Augusta for over a decade. From their tours...
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[Made to} Measure up in Augusta w/ Keith Jones
Today: Keith Jones. He's an entrepreneur and founder of the company Made to Measure. Keith has been doing business in Augusta for almost 10 years. He talks about the very real struggles of finding passion and actually building that passion into a business. He also shares tips and tricks of a...
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Around Augusta: A New Investment in Downtown, A New Place to "Taste" Wine, New Data Center, & Expanded Axe Throwing
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about 4 newsworthy goings-on in Augusta. 1. A company is investing in a new Jones St. office downtown to renovate an old building. 2. Start looking out for Taste Winery, coming to Broad St. soon....
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Around Augusta: New Public Art from Pork Chop & A New Semi-Pro Sports Team "The Storm"
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a project that has been on Leonard Zimmerman (AKA: Pork Chop)'s radar for years: a Robot Water Tower. Also, is there a new sports attraction coming to Augusta? Looks like that might be the...
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(2020) Augusta Cannabis w/ Dr. Robert Milhous
This Week: A Re-Run! Dr. Robert Milhous stops by to talk about his business - Augusta Chiropractic Clinic, his other business - Augusta Hemp Co., his OTHER business - Georgia Cannabis. Dr. Milhous has been on the front line of growing (pun intended) Georgia's cannabis industry as well as...
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A Deep[er] Dive Into the Commission - What to Expect & What You've Missed w/ Sean Frantom & Brandon Garrett
Today: We catch up with District 7 Commissioner Sean Frantom & District 8 Commissioner Brandon Garrett - we originally spoke to both of these guys in separate episodes in 2019 - and catch up with the progress that both their districts have made and expect to make. They also give us a preview of…
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Around Augusta: XPR Augusta Development & Job Fair, New Italian Restaurant, & the CEO of Mail Chimp
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about XPR Augusta - including the development and the acts, but FEATURING the upcoming Job Fair, where they will be hiring people for their Master's Week productions. Also, hear about the new...
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Augusta Rocks Presents: Bodega Cat w/ Will McCranie, Rob Thompson, Mark Janousek, Dr. Bradley Morganstern, and Tom Reed
Today: Bodega Cat, a band that started as a duo and has grown to 5 members: Will McCranie, Rob Thompson, Mark Janousek, Dr. Bradley Morganstern, and Tom Reid. You may know Bodega Cat as a jam band that's always a great time where everyone plays every instrument - this is certainly true, but we go...
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Around Augusta: Free New Years Videos, Partridge Inn Renno, Goat Kick Coffee, & Downtown Starbucks
Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a neat local promotion from Augusta Podcasts, a $10 million local renovation, and 2 new coffee locations - 1 downtown and 1 in Evans. If you like Around Augusta, let us know!...
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FIELD of Unlikely Dreams w/ Jennifer Tinsley
Today: Jennifer Tinsley, founder and owner of Field Botanicals and the FIELD brand. Jennifer was a lifelong public servant before she ended up formulating her own personal cure for eczema. One thing led to another and she found herself opening a shop much ahead of schedule in her dream location -...
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Augusta Millennials Who Give A Crap #DropTheDis DropTheDis is a podcast about Augusta Georgia. Hosts Chris & David highlight the people that are helping to make Augusta great. Guests share their experiences living in Augusta, share information about their projects and businesses, and talk about how they "Drop the Dis."
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