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What’s Up Dunwoody

by Matthew Weber

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A REALTOR putting on for the city of Dunwoody, Georgia with a hyperlocal podcast. Topics include restaurants, events, business owners, and conversations borrowed from our Facebook Groups.

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  1. 349 - The AAU Path From the Driveway to Dunwoody United Basketball - Zak Elfenbein

    Podcast 349 - The AAU Path From the Driveway to Dunwoody United Basketball - Zak Elfenbein If your kid won’t put the basketball down, someone has probably already pitched you on AAU. I’m a soccer dad who’s still figuring it out, so I had a lot of questions. Before you write that check, give this...

  2. 348 - Light Up Dunwoody 2026 Guide: Parking, the Trolley, and Santa Pics - Jimmy Economos

    Podcast 348 - Light Up Dunwoody 2026 Guide: Parking, the Trolley, and Santa Pics - Jimmy Economos If you’ve driven down Chamblee Dunwoody lately, you’ve seen the tree and menorah already standing at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. That means Light Up Dunwoody is almost here, and it looks like the...

  3. 347 - Dunwoody Isn't Just Known for Perimeter Mall Anymore - Mark Galvin

    Podcast 347 - Dunwoody Isn't Just Known for Perimeter Mall Anymore - Mark Galvin High Street, Ashford Lane, and Campus 244 are changing the way the rest of Atlanta sees Dunwoody. For years, people outside our city knew us for one thing, Perimeter Mall. Now they're coming for the restaurants and…

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  4. 346 - Karate Atlanta Builds Confidence and Leaders in Life - Bonnie Rhodes & James Devins

    Podcast 346 - Karate Atlanta Builds Confidence and Leaders in Life - Bonnie Rhodes & James Devins Karate Atlanta has been teaching taekwondo in Dunwoody since 2005, right in the Publix shopping center in the Village. My son trained there years ago, and what stuck with me wasn't the kicks. It was...

  5. 345 - Sounds of Dunwoody Is Back at the Shops of Dunwoody - Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero

    Podcast 345 - Sounds of Dunwoody Is Back at the Shops of Dunwoody - Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero Miguel Romero and Nida Mudd are back to talk about year two of Sounds of Dunwoody. We went through the lineup, from Miguel's band, Bad Habits, opening at 4, to a Dunwoody High School band called District...

  6. 344 - Ashford Lane Has Become Dunwoody's Event Space - Autry Graham & Bari Holmes

    Podcast 344 - Ashford Lane Has Become Dunwoody's Event Space - Autry Graham & Bari Holmes Ashford Lane wants Dunwoody to come hang out, and they're spending real money to make it happen. Free movies on the lawn, fall festivals, watch parties, a stage for local nonprofits, and great restaurants...

  7. 343 - Wildcat5e Robotics Opens St. Luke's Pumpkin Patch This Week - Lars Dike & Izzy Grant

    Podcast 343 - Wildcat5e Robotics Opens St. Luke's Pumpkin Patch This Week - Lars Dike & Izzy Grant If you've driven down Mount Vernon Road in October, you've seen the giant pumpkin patch in front of St. Luke's. Every one of those pumpkins helps pay for Dunwoody High's robotics team. My nephew…

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  8. 342 - Aritzia at Perimeter Mall, Ashford Lane, and School of Rock Dunwoody - Mark Galvin

    Podcast 342 - Aritzia at Perimeter Mall, Ashford Lane, and School of Rock Dunwoody - Mark Galvin I asked Mark Galvin, "If a family came to Dunwoody to visit, where's the number one place they should go?" His immediate answer was Ashford Lane, which I love, but I didn't expect it. His next answer...

  9. 341 - Free PR and Marketing Tips Every Dunwoody Business Can Use - Dori Mendel - Totally PR

    Podcast 341 - Free PR and Marketing Tips Every Dunwoody Business Can Use - Dori Mendel - Totally PR I've been doing What's Up Dunwoody since 2018, and I had never once sat down with a PR pro and asked what I'm doing wrong. So I did it on the show. Dori Mendel has spent more than 20 years helping...

  10. 340 - You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Belong at the JCC - Janel Margaretta

    Podcast 340 - You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Belong at the JCC - Janel Margaretta The JCC has been sitting on the land off Tilly Mill since 1961, back when it was farmland and Dunwoody was still decades away from being a city. It's still a huge part of Dunwoody's culture. Sixty thousand people…

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  11. 339 - 31 Years of McKendrick's Steak House, and What's New on the Menu - Chef Branden Holte

    Podcast 339 - 31 Years of McKendrick's Steak House, and What's New on the Menu - Chef Branden Holte McKendrick's is a Dunwoody institution. Claudia and Doug McKendrick opened it across from Perimeter Mall in 1995. It's been named one of the top five power bars in Atlanta and has won the Wine...

  12. 338 - Varuni Napoli, Rosetta Bakery, and Discover Dunwoody at High Street - Mark Galvin

    Podcast 338 - Varuni Napoli, Rosetta Bakery, and Discover Dunwoody at High Street - Mark Galvin There are not many people I get to talk Dunwoody with the way I talk Dunwoody with Mark Galvin. The man knows everything new. He is the Chief Marketing and Operating Officer at Discover Dunwoody, and...

  13. 337 - This Chamblee Gym Is the Next Step in My Son's Basketball Journey - Lee Miller

    Podcast 337 - This Chamblee Gym Is the Next Step in My Son's Basketball Journey - Lee Miller A lot of Dunwoody kids are already playing basketball through the Dunwoody Metro League at Dunwoody United Methodist, Dunwoody Baptist, and Kingswood, or through All Saints' own league. But that's a few...

  14. 336 - Saints + Council Plans Second Location at Perimeter - William Pitts and Ian Winslade

    Podcast 336 - Saints + Council Plans Second Location at Perimeter - William Pitts and Ian Winslade Saints + Council is coming to Perimeter Mall. If you've had brunch at the original in Midtown, you already know why that's a big deal. Saints + Council founder William Pitts and Culinary Director…

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  15. 335 - Building Community in Dunwoody at Crema Espresso Gourmet - Roey Shoshan

    Podcast 335 - Building Community in Dunwoody at Crema Espresso Gourmet - Roey Shoshan Thirteen years ago, a small group of friends missing the coffee culture they grew up with back in Israel took over an old butcher shop on Mount Vernon Road and turned it into Crema. Roey Shoshan was one of them,...

  16. 334 - The Low-Key Walk That Became Dunwoody's Newest Community - Jess Zeewy & Delia O'Malley

    Podcast 334 - The Low-Key Walk That Became Dunwoody's Newest Community - Jess Zeewy & Delia O'Malley Jess Zeewy and Delia O'Malley were just doing their normal walk around Brook Run Park, until they decided to invite some friends along. 27 Dunwoody women showed up. We talked about their zero...

  17. 333 - How IHG Became One of Dunwoody's Biggest Community Partners - Colin Macdonald

    Podcast 333 - How IHG Became One of Dunwoody's Biggest Community Partners - Colin Macdonald Dunwoody just had its 50th annual 4th of July Parade, and by every account it was the biggest and best one yet. IHG Hotels & Resorts was this year's platinum sponsor, and I sat down with Colin Macdonald…

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  18. 332 - A New Season, a New Stadium, and Players Who Make Dunwoody Proud - Coach Matt Schmitz

    Podcast 332 - A New Season, a New Stadium, and Players Who Make Dunwoody Proud - Coach Matt Schmitz Coach Schmitz is back on the podcast, and Dunwoody football is in an exciting spot. It had been almost a year since our last conversation, and the program is heading into year two with real…

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  19. 331 - Dunwoody's Insider Summer Guide, From the 50th Parade to the World Cup - Mark Galvin

    Podcast 331 - Dunwoody's Insider Summer Guide, From the 50th Parade to the World Cup - Mark Galvin After watching the U.S. beat Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — one of the most historic wins in U.S. soccer history — the energy around Dunwoody this summer is electric. Mark Galvin of Discover...

  20. 330 - Dunwoody Tavern is Bringing Back their Dunwoody Beer Fest as Tunes and Taps - Huw Thomas & Miguel Romero

    Podcast 330 - Dunwoody Tavern is Bringing Back their Dunwoody Beer Fest as Tunes and Taps - Huw Thomas & Miguel Romero Huw Thomas has been running pubs in Dunwoody longer than most of us have lived here, and Miguel Romero of Taqueria Los Hermanos has become one of the most beloved anchors at the...

  21. 329 - Dine Around Dunwoody Brings Food and Music to New Spots Across the City - Tim Brown

    Podcast 329 - Dine Around Dunwoody Brings Food and Music to New Spots Across the City - Tim Brown Food Truck Thursdays is getting a refresh, and DHA President Tim Brown joined me to break it all down. After 15 years as a Dunwoody staple, the Dunwoody Homeowners Association decided it was time to...

  22. 328 - How Discover Dunwoody Is Selling the City to the World - Mark Galvin

    Podcast 328 - How Discover Dunwoody Is Selling the City to the World - Mark Galvin Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody sat down with me this week, and we got into some fun conversation. With World Cup coming to Atlanta and Dunwoody sitting on its strongest lineup of restaurants, events, and hotels...

  23. 327 - How to Get Involved in Dunwoody’s Nonprofits - Catherine Lautenbacher & Beth Lehman

    Podcast 327 - How to Get Involved in Dunwoody’s Nonprofits - Catherine Lautenbacher & Beth Lehman Catherine Lautenbacher and Beth Lehman are back on the podcast with something new to Dunwoody. A volunteer fair. On Friday, May 1st, the First Annual Perimeter Community Volunteer Fair is happening…

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  24. 326 - Why World-Class Chefs Keep Showing Up to Cook in Dunwoody - Billy Kramer

    Podcast 326 - Why World-Class Chefs Keep Showing Up to Cook in Dunwoody - Billy Kramer The Burger Benefit is back for one final year, with chefs like George Motz, Vinnie Cimino, Kevin Rathbun, and Freddy Money cooking one-day-only burgers at NFA Dunwoody on May 3rd. Every ticket dollar goes...

  25. 325 – How to Spot and Stop the Scams Hitting Dunwoody Right Now – Dale Cardwell

    Podcast 325 – How to Spot and Stop the Scams Hitting Dunwoody Right Now – Dale Cardwell People in our community are losing thousands to fake job offers, government grant schemes, and AI voices impersonating family members. Most don't see it coming until it's too late. Dale Cardwell has spent his...

  26. 324 – High Street Expansion, Perimeter Mall Updates, and Kroger Gas

    Podcast 324 – High Street Expansion, Perimeter Mall Updates, and Kroger Gas Dunwoody is having a moment, and you can feel it in the steady wave of new businesses, fresh concepts, and cranes in the sky. Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody connects the dots on what’s changing around the Perimeter...

  27. 323 – What Dunwoody Parents Need to Know Before the March 26 DHS Meeting – Andrew Ziffer

    Podcast 323 – What Dunwoody Parents Need to Know Before the March 26 DHS Meeting – Andrew Ziffer Thursday, March 26th at Dunwoody High School is shaping up to be one of the most important nights for local parents in quite some time. A 6pm meeting gives Dunwoody residents a chance to weigh in on...

  28. 322 – Dunwoody High Reopens Its Renovated Theater with Little Women – Amanda Lower

    Podcast 322 – Dunwoody High Reopens Its Renovated Theater with Little Women – Amanda Lower Dunwoody High School’s newly renovated theater is stepping into the spotlight with the Broadway musical Little Women. Director of Theatre Amanda Lower explains how the upgrade is transforming the Wildcat...

  29. 321 – How Morty’s Expansion and {S}table Are Reshaping Funwoody – Mitchell Abes

    Podcast 321 – How Morty’s Expansion and {S}table Are Reshaping Funwoody – Mitchell Abes Mitchell Abes shares how a few unexpected opportunities in Dunwoody Village allowed the Funwoody team to think bigger. When extra space suddenly became available, they did not hesitate. Walls were pushed back...

  30. 320 – Coach Tez and the Rise of Dunwoody Girls Flag Football – Montez Swinney

    Podcast 320 – Coach Tez and the Rise of Dunwoody Girls Flag Football – Montez Swinney Dunwoody girls flag football has taken off in a big way, and Coach Tez is right at the center of it. Montez Swinney has helped turn Dunwoody girls flag football into one of the most talked about programs on...

  31. 319 – The Feeney Legacy Project and Why You Should Always Call 911 – Lia Armistead

    Podcast 319 – The Feeney Legacy Project and Why You Should Always Call 911 – Lia Armistead Lia Armistead shares the story behind the Feeney Legacy Project, born from a tragic loss that might have had a different outcome. After her brother experienced cardiac arrest, the person with him hesitated…

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  32. 318 – What Brings People to Dunwoody – Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody

    Podcast 318 – What Brings People to Dunwoody – Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody Dunwoody's buzzing, and Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody is here with the latest scoop. From croissants to laser tag, this episode covers what’s hot, what’s coming, and why locals are loving it. Rosetta Bakery and...

  33. 317 – Atlanta’s World Cup Moment Will Change Soccer Forever – Neil McNab, President of Georgia Soccer

    Podcast 317 – Atlanta’s World Cup Moment Will Change Soccer Forever – Neil McNab, President of Georgia Soccer Who better to talk about soccer’s next big moment than Neil McNab? He’s the President of Georgia Soccer and the man who helped bring organized soccer to Dunwoody as Executive Director of...

  34. 316 – Burnout, Branding, and Building Something Better for Patients in Dunwoody – Dr. Dhaval R. Desai

    Podcast 316 – Burnout, Branding, and Building Something Better for Patients in Dunwoody – Dr. Dhaval R. Desai After 15 years as a hospital leader, Dr. Dhaval Desai stepped away from burnout and bureaucracy. He left the system to focus on people, not paperwork. His new home, Atlanta Internists,...

  35. 315 – Meet Dunwoody’s Student Visionaries of the Year: Cure Chasers – Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon

    Podcast 315 – Meet Dunwoody’s Student Visionaries of the Year: Cure Chasers – Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon, both sophomores at Dunwoody High, are leading the city’s first-ever Student Visionaries of the Year team: the Cure Chasers. With a $56,000...

  36. 314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody

    Podcast 314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Holiday HQ is Discover Dunwoody’s seasonal campaign to bring the magic of the holidays to every corner of our city. It rounds up light shows, pop-up bars, restaurant specials, and local…

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  37. 313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby

    Podcast 313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby Big Play ATL finally opens its doors this week, and Dunwoody locals are ready. This all-in-one entertainment center has been months in the making, and it shows. Who's ready for bowling, laser tag,...

  38. 312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain

    Podcast 312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain Dunwoody High might be a big school, but it doesn’t feel that way once you meet the counselors. With my son Micah heading there next year from Cornerstone Christian Academy, I wanted to learn what…

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  39. 311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman

    Podcast 311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman ATL Eyecare was built for Dunwoody by people who know and love this community. Dr. Tommy Koepke and his sister-in-law Mary Anne Langman built a clinic that puts relationships first and...

  40. 310 – Dunwoody’s Bring It Home Campaign and the DHS Stadium Everyone’s Talking About – Coach Tom Bass

    Podcast 310 – Dunwoody’s Bring It Home Campaign and the DHS Stadium Everyone’s Talking About – Coach Tom Bass Friday nights in Dunwoody are about to feel different. Principal and longtime coach Tom Bass joins the show to share how the Bring It Home Campaign is giving Dunwoody High the stadium…

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  41. 309 – Dunwoody’s Comeback Clinic for Soccer Dads and Teen Athletes – Daniel Bodkin

    Podcast 309 – Dunwoody’s Comeback Clinic for Soccer Dads and Teen Athletes – Daniel Bodkin Dunwoody now has a hidden gem that’s bridging the gap between pro-level rehab and local athletes. Daniel Bodkin runs ProActive Athletic Performance, a modern sports science clinic folks around Atlanta are...

  42. 308 – Why Light Up Dunwoody Moved to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm – Jimmy Economos and Tim Brown

    Podcast 308 – Why Light Up Dunwoody Moved to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm – Jimmy Economos and Tim Brown Light Up Dunwoody is leaving the Burger King parking lot behind and heading to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. It’s a serious vibe upgrade. Jimmy Economos of EEP Events and DHA President Tim…

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  43. 307 – Local Businesses Team Up to Launch the Sounds of Dunwoody – Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero

    Podcast 307 – Local Businesses Team Up to Launch the Sounds of Dunwoody – Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero Sounds of Dunwoody is turning the Shops of Dunwoody into a live music stage this Saturday, October 18th. From 3–10 PM, you’ll catch student bands from Dunwoody High and Mount Vernon School, rock...

  44. 306 – Start Your Personalized Health Journey with Real Data – Ravi Kahan – TY HealthSpan

    Podcast 306 – Start Your Personalized Health Journey with Real Data – Ravi Kahan – TY HealthSpan Dunwoody has a new health hub coming, and it’s flipping the script on wellness. TY HealthSpan, launched by local entrepreneur Ravi Kahan, mixes high-tech testing with real-life coaching, all under one...

  45. 305 – How Saint Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Powers Dunwoody Robotics – Emmy Knight & Paige Holliman

    Podcast 305 – How Saint Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Powers Dunwoody Robotics – Emmy Knight & Paige Holliman The Pumpkin Patch at Saint Luke’s isn’t just a fall photo op. It’s the main fundraiser for Dunwoody High’s Wildcat5e Robotics team. Student leader Emmy Knight and parent volunteer Paige Holliman...

  46. 304 – Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY Mural Selection – Alan Mothner

    Podcast 304 – Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY Mural Selection – Alan Mothner Spruill Center for the Arts is turning heads again with craft cocktails, public art, and serious community energy. CEO Alan Mothner returns to talk about Spirits for Spruill, the gallery’s fall celebration happening...

  47. 303 – Holiday HQ Preview and Dunwoody’s Busiest Day of the Year – Mark Galvin

    Podcast 303 – Holiday HQ Preview and Dunwoody’s Busiest Day of the Year – Mark Galvin Dunwoody is officially “Holiday HQ,” and Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody is back with a full rundown of why the season hits different here. Black Friday draws massive crowds to Perimeter Mall, one of the...

  48. 302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD Board

    Podcast 302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD Board Two developments are shaping the conversation around Dunwoody schools this Fall. Friday night football is finally coming to DHS. After decades of playing at North DeKalb…

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  49. 301 – Dunwoody Rallies for Play Your Heart Out at the JCC – Lauren Nelson and Jamie Steuer

    Podcast 301 – Dunwoody Rallies for Play Your Heart Out at the JCC – Lauren Nelson and Jamie Steuer Lauren and Jamie, two Dunwoody High School students, are volunteering with heart—literally. They're helping spread the word about “Play Your Heart Out,” a high-energy pickleball fundraiser hosted at...

  50. 300 – Why Perimeter Center Defines Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody

    Podcast 300 – Why Perimeter Center Defines Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Perimeter Mall isn’t just a place to shop, it’s the backbone of Dunwoody’s economy. Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody returns with all the local scoop, including why the mall still matters more than ever.…

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A REALTOR putting on for the city of Dunwoody, Georgia with a hyperlocal podcast. Topics include restaurants, events, business owners, and conversations borrowed from our Facebook Groups.

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How many episodes does What’s Up Dunwoody have?

What’s Up Dunwoody has 358 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 9, 2026.

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A REALTOR putting on for the city of Dunwoody, Georgia with a hyperlocal podcast. Topics include restaurants, events, business owners, and conversations borrowed from our Facebook Groups.

How often does What’s Up Dunwoody release new episodes?

What’s Up Dunwoody publishes weekly, based on its 358 episodes since February 2018.

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