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This week we're talking with Cayla and Martyn from Paceline. They're gearing up for Pace Day and letting us know how people can get involved with raising funds for cancer research,

Learn more about Paceline and get involved at: https://paceline.org/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC.

Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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We're sitting down with Troy Akers, owner of Dink'd Pickleball! Troy was the former owner of Crumbl Cookies in Evans, which he managed to sell after owning it for only six months! Find out how that led to a pickleball business and what brought him to Augusta in the first place in this week's episode.

Learn more about Dink'd Pickleball at: https://dinkdpickleball.com/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com 

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We're sitting down with Troy Akers, owner of Dink'd Pickleball! Troy was the former owner of Crumbl Cookies in Evans, which he managed to sell after owning it for only six months! Find out how that led to a pickleball business and what brought him to Augusta in the first place in this week's episode.

Learn more about Dink'd Pickleball at: https://dinkdpickleball.com/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com 

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This week we are starting our "Women in Business" series with Claudia Jones and Shalanda Morris of Universal Plumbing. Claudia tells us how Universal Plumbing came to be, and Shalanda gives the story of how she came to work in the family business after travelling around the world.

Learn more about Universal Plumbing at: https://universalplumbinginc.com/

Check out Universal Plumbing on American Stories on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1Rb9H1hdsSM?si=hBt6OFIvRCTc9mpc

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Starting off 2025 right, Samantha and James are talking with Rod Coachman and Bob Morgan. Two Fitness coaches share their advice on how you can achieve your resolution to get in shape.

Connect with Rod at Crossfit 1209:

https://www.crossfit1209.com/

Connect with Bob Morgan at Max Fitness:

https://www.maxfitnessaugusta.com/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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James and Samantha are talking with Dean Smith from Veterans Pressure Washing and Blaine Bailey from Tranter Grey Media this week. Dean tells us the story of how he connected with Blaine to create the best reviewed pressure washing business in the CSRA.

Connect with Veterans Pressure Washing:    

https://veteranspw.com/

Connect with Tranter Grey Media:

https://trantergrey.com/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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James and Samantha sit down this week with Kate from 2nd City Distillery. She tells us all about the exciting events, products. and future of 2nd City Distillery.

Connect with 2nd City:    

 https://secondcitybeverageco.com/

 On Instagram: @secondcitydistillery

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondCityDistilling/

And visit them in person at:

4 8th St. Augusta, GA 30901

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Today: Part 2 of 2 of introducing the next generation of DropTheDis. Samantha and James kick off their times as the new hosts by interviewing outgoing hosts, David and Chris, about their decision to step away from the show and what's next for them, as well as the podcast.

Stay Connected with David and Chris:

• Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Today: Part 1 of 2 of introducing the next generation of DropTheDis. Samantha and James join the show to talk about their experiences as community leaders in Augusta, where their passion for Augusta comes from, and how they have involved themselves in the Augusta community.

Connect with them:

• Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC.

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Today: Meet Tara Simkins. Her career started as an influential lawyer in "Big Law" in Atlanta and included a plethora of engaging stories. One day, it turned completely on its head, which resulted in her creating an even more incredible impact on Augusta as well as helping to create millions of dollars in charitable impact (as well as The Soul-u-tions podcast!).

Connect with her:    

• https://www.tarasimkins.com/ (https://www.tarasimkins.com/)   

• https://pressonfund.org/ (https://pressonfund.org/)   

• On Instagram: @TaraRiceSimkins & @SoulShineLabs

And check out her podcast! 

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Today: One of Augusta's leading networkers and business leaders joins the show! Amy is an incredible story of entrepreneurship in the CSRA. Starting her business during Covid-19 led to Amy finding a new way to provide for her family while also growing a brand that is quickly becoming an "overnight success."

Connect with them online at https://richardsonprosolutions.com/

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Today: Three guests that helped to bring one of Augusta's more unique food and beverage experiences. While they're not from Augusta, they have made the CSRA their home and brought with them an incredible, unique, and family-oriented coffee (and food) experience for Augustans.

Follow them on Instagram: @RelicCoffeeCompany

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

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Today: We jump back in after some time off with the (along with his wife, Lisa) founder of Laziza's Mediterranean Grill, a place that has become a local favorite. Their story is inspirational and their collaboration with Zach is leading to great, new things!

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: We begin our catchup series talking to Jim Christian and Chris Lemmons from Savannah River Brewing Company...and their new restaurant concept! And it's being built NOW!

Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/.

Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: We talk to the founder and the current president of Augusta Pride. With their big event coming up, we talked about taking the organization from a social club to one of the best organized Pride festivals and organizations in Georgia!

Keep up with them at: PrideAugusta.org & @AugustaPride.

Don't miss their community resources: Here

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Today: We interview an up-and-coming Augusta Entertainment leader! Founder of Phoenix Wresting Experience: James Hunter AKA The Cowboy James Hunter. Listen to hear about the entertainment phenomenon taking Augusta by storm! And hear about how he broke a "Golden Rule" of Augusta and got away with it!.

Keep up with them at: 

IG: @PhoenixWrestlingExperience

FB: Phoenix Wrestling Experience

Online: PhoenixWrestlingExperience.net

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Today: We have a special episode of DroptheDis with current Mayor Garnett Johnson and former Mayor from 2005 to 2014, Deke Copenhaver. They're coming to talk about a referendum coming up for Augustans on May 21, 2024 and what voting "Yes" and "No" mean for Augusta.

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DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: We talk country music with the Dusty Angels. Made up of old friends Ethan Balducci, Jarrett Acosta, and Luke Amerson as well as new faces AJ Howl, Meredith Thomason, Henry Wynn III, and Keith Petersen. Their debut album came out April 5, 2024!

Keep up with them on Instagram @TheDustyAngels 

Check out their new music:

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Today: Peach Jack Apparel with Craig Smith! We talk about how inspiration struck them and how a wholesome idea and a love of dogs turned into a growing family business.

Check Them Out:

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: We talk to one of the Co-Founders of Riverwatch Brewery: Anne Sloan. Not originally from Augusta, Anne talks about her and her family's journey with the military before ultimately landing in Augusta and then how her mom's dream of starting her own brewery came true just in time to be Augusta's first new brewery to officially open in 2016!

Keep up with them:

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Today: We start 2024 with an inspirational story and organization: Jackson Drumgoole and Chandy talk to us about the upcoming project Bridge Builder Community, where they are working to help one of Augusta's most vulnerable populations: children that have aged out of the foster care system.

Keep up with them on Instagram @BridgeBuilderCommunities and online at BridgeBuilderCommunities.org

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Today: We talk to 2 familiar faces: Ethan Stallings & Ethan Balducci from the Ethan Stallings Group come to talk about their new music and how they've both started to grow into bigger roles in Augusta's music scene.

Keep up with them at: 

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Today: We talk to the leaders of a local organization that whiskey lovers NEED to know about - Augusta Bourbon Society. They have free events, a membership, and tons of field trips and opportunities for locals who care about bourbon, or just need an excuse to join a fun organization!

Keep up with them:

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Today: Happy Thanksgiving! We Brin

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music!

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Today: We talk to new business owners Ross McDaniel and Brent Skelley about the newest coffee shop to hit Augusta: Trellis Coffee Bar! We talk about how 4 guys with different backgrounds got together to create a project in Midtown Augusta that may even be a catalyst for new, future businesses.

Keep up with them:

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Today: We talk to Steve Munn, former Augusta Lynx player and current Augusta hockey advocate joins the show to discuss Augustans' upcoming vote for an update on the James Brown Arena and what it could mean for our future.

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DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: Alicia Sweat, former Top 10 Young Professionals to watch in Augusta and the Executive Director of Phinizy Swamp joins us to talk about giving back as a leader in the community and local nonprofits.

Learn more and keep up w them:

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: Jonathan Cook, host and creator of the Gather by the Ghostlight podcast joins us. He started his podcast in 2020 in Augusta using his passion for writing and his connection with our local artistic talent to create online performances that have traveled past Augusta's borders!

Keep up with Gather by the Ghostlight at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gather-by-the-ghost-light/id1504514608 

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Today: We talk to Taggart Vinzant, a local creator, entrepreneur, former athlete, and passionate member of the Greater Augusta Area. Tag tells us about his life from being an equestrian event athlete to starting his career in video, helping grow and sell a successful video agency, and now settling into his own agency while working for the largest marketing firm in the Southeast United States.

Keep up with them at: 

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Today: We interview a very important member of the family behind a VERY important local gem: Jackie M's & Son. Clinton talks about his journey to NOT work in the family business, and how they ended up not only growing but thriving through Covid-19 and being in business 10+ years.

Keep up with them:

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Today: We talk to an artist and entrepreneur. Today, going by Gxxdmxn, but our guest is a man of many names and talents. We talk about managing life as a creative, a business owner, and supporting a family.

Keep up with him on IG: @RealGxxdMxn or https://gxxdmxn.com/

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Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: Welcome to DropTheDis! Today, we kick off "Art Month" in Augusta as we approach Arts in the Heart with 2 awesome artists with very different backgrounds. Addison and Jon are both muralists, designers, painters, and very active members of the arts community.

Keep up with them:

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Today: We take a different kind of interview, as we talk to a developer helping to restore a building in downtown Augusta and to solve one of Augusta's largest needs: Great Downtown Housing Opportunities. Brenden, just in his late 20s, talks about how he is working with the city to fill this need and we talk pretty openly about some of the things holding back others from doing the same.

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

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Today: This is part 2 of our behind the scenes look at the DropTheDis story. David talks about entrepreneurship in Augusta, growing personally and professionally, and what the podcast means to him as well as what his next steps are for his life.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part Behind the Podcast series.

Keep up with him on IG @David_bash or on twitter @DR_Bashman

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Today: We do something a little different - we interview Chris Nabholz, one of the hosts of the podcast, to give you a behind the scenes look at the DropTheDis story. We also talk about how his career has changed DRASTICALLY over the last few years, and how his life should be changing again, maybe sooner than later!

This is Part 1 of a 2-part Behind the Podcast series.

Keep up with him on IG @Chris_nbz

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

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Today: We bring on Eric Parker, co-Founder of Hack Augusta, The Clubhouse, Make Startups, and...well, CoFounder. Listen to hear about how this new Augusta-based startup is using (buzzword) Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help change how other startups grow.

Keep up with Eric on Twitter @EP_AIA and The Clubhouse on Instagram @InnovateAugusta

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 

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Today: We talk to 2 faces of one of Augusta's well-known service companies: Southpaw Roofing. Known first for their athletic backgrounds, David & Dustin have helped to turn a family business a regional & expanding business, and they're not looking back!

Keep up with them on IG @SouthPawRoofing 

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

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Today: We have an exciting episode today with entrepreneur Matt Flynn. Matt's one of the founders of Nacho Mama's, Blue Sky Kitchen, & Stillwater Taproom. We talk all things downtown, from its development throughout the years to what we think those next developments may be!

Keep up with them on IG @StillwaterTaproom

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

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Today: We catch up with a local country artist who has a new song on the way, Garrett Hicks! If you haven't heard our first episode with Garrett, we talked to him last year about getting started in music in Augusta and he has been growing his brand and writing new music ever since!

Keep up with him and learn about upcoming shows:

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @Do...

Today: We talk to the executive director of an organization that's all about the future of Augusta...literally: Augusta Tomorrow! Lauren is a leader in the community who CHOSE to be here and has already left a lasting impact.

Keep up with them on IG: @AugustaTomorrow & Lauren @LaurenWDallas

Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & https://PowellPropertyPros.com

DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) 

Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers. 

Mus...