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In this special episode, I break from my usual format to reflect on the journey so far, the key lessons I learned as a podcaster and entrepreneur, and how all of that made me a better person and professional. Thanks to Andy Goh with Gohjo Studios for hosting this episode and giving me the tools and direction to get started. I confidently recommend Andy as a podcast producer and consider him a valuable friend and overall a good human being. Thanks to my wife Mary Anna for her unconditional support and incredible tenacity to make things happen, please check her new entrepreneurial venture at Partners and Grapes Thanks to Santiago Martinez for pouring his talents to build all the branding, graphics, videos, and editing content not only for the podcast but for the Ossa Studio Brand. Thanks to all the guests who have shared their time, expertise, and experience to add value to the Power of Design Audience. I'm excited, motivated, and energized to take this podcast to a new season of growth, please let me know if you are a listener, and don't forget to leave a review if you can. Jack Ossa.

Overthinking is killing your dreams.  Overthinking is keeping you from being productive, it's keeping you stuck, it's keeping you from taking action.  Overthinking is a nice hiding place.  You can tell yourself you're "planning" but really you're stalling.  If you want to learn how to overcome overthinking, stop overthinking whether you should listen and hit play already!   Follow me on Instagram:  @Colleen_Odegaard Website:  www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me:  Colleen@WakeUptoYourLife.net Podcast guru genius man Andy Goh's website:  www.GohJoStudios.com    

Ricky Singh is an educator, artist and father of four, so he knows what it takes to help build individuals and communities. He put much of that knowledge and passion to work this summer after the Black Lives Matter protests, painting several murals on and around Beatties Ford Road.  On today's Who Built Me segment, producer Andy Goh talks to Ricky about about the people he credits for building him: his four boys. Despite a difference in almost 12 years between the oldest and youngest, Ricky says they share many similarities. Ricky speaks about what he's learned from that range of characteristics, and how he's trying to help them define their own success.

The last few months have been a lot of things, but one thing they haven't been is boring. In today's episode of the podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to head biscuit bakers Matt Olin and Tim Miner about everything that's been happening since the pandemic took over in March. Hear Matt and Tim talk about the reimagination of Creative Mornings, the Black Lives Matter mural, new funding for artists, and much more. Visit InvestInCreatives.com to find out more about funding for Charlotte artists, creatives, and gig economy workers.

In an effort to define social capital and show the profound effects it has on our community, we're introducing a new series of podcasts called Who Built Me. We've asked several prominent Charlotteans to talk about the people and ideas that have shaped them into who they are today. In the latest edition of The Biscuit's Who Built Me series, Andy Goh talks to artist and entrepreneur Eric Ndelo. Eric is cofounder of screen printing company Mac Fly Fresh, located in Camp North End and known for their colorful and interactive pop-up screen printing booths. Eric talks about a friend of his named Adam Peele, who helped teach him screen printing before a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo several years ago. The Who Built Me Series is sponsored by Foundation for the Carolinas.

On the morning of Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Charlotteans woke up to a bold new mural being painted on a prominent stretch of South Tryon Street that read "Black Lives Matter." Inspired by similar murals in Washington, DC and Raleigh, a group of Charlotte artists and organizers came together within a matter of hours to create their own homage to the movement. What makes Charlotte's mural unique, however, is that each letter is designed and painted by a different artist. The result is stunning. On today's episode of the Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh takes you on the ground to talk to the artists and organizers who made the mural happen.

In an effort to define social capital and show the profound effects it has on our community, we're introducing a new series of podcasts called Who Built Me. We've asked several prominent Charlotteans to talk about the people and ideas that have shaped them into who they are today. In the latest edition of The Biscuit's Who Built Me series, Andy Goh talks to media personality and entrepreneur Ohavia Phillips. Ohavia's energy and dynamic presence are well known throughout the city. Much of the credit for building her bold personality she gives to her mother. Hear Ohavia talk about how her mother taught her to survive and thrive even as a single parent.

You may know that co-Biscuit baker Matt Olin has an extensive history in theatre... in production and direction. His most recent theatre performance was more than twenty years ago! So when he auditioned for, and was cast, in Theatre Charlotte's upcoming production of The Odd Couple, it was an example of Matt stepping outside of his comfort zone. By performing on stage, Matt Olin truly is living out his Creative Mornings motto of everyone being creative, and everyone being welcome. In this episode of The Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh sits in on a rehearsal of the show, and chats with the actors, the director, and even a surprise guest.  For more information and tickets to Theatre Charlotte's production of The Odd Couple, head to theatrecharlotte.org.

Neo soul and R&B singer/songwriter Cyanca released I'm Staying Home, her second EP in the spring of 2019. By the end of the year, her lead single "Patti Mayonnaise" had been named song of the year by Queen City Nerve. This success has helped lead to live performances across the country, but she remains loyal to her home state of North Carolina. In today's episode of the Biscuit CLT podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to Cyanca for another segment of Liner Notes. Cyanca talks about her background in music, the Home EP, and how losing her mother to a drunk driver at the age of two irreversibly damaged her relationship with her uncle.

Welcome to the Jambar Leadership Podcast.Our guest for this podcast is Andy Goh, General Manager at Rhode & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd and Managing Director at Rhode & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia. Andy has been with the company for almost 12 years and today he is here to talk about the importance of honesty, authenticity & communication in leadership.

At the first Creative Mornings Charlotte of the new decade, Manny and Adrienne Threatt of Hope Vibes delivered a stirring presentation in the hall of Myers Park Presbyterian Church.  If you're not familiar with Hope Vibes, they're a non-profit organization here in Charlotte that provides basic services to our homeless population. Hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin talk to Manny and Adrienne about how their upbringing spurred them into action, The Hope Tank (their mobile shower and hygiene station), and what it means to lead the next generation. Stick around through the end as producer Andy Goh asks Creative Mornings attendees what their creative New Year's resolutions for Charlotte are.

Considering the closure of local music venue staples such as Tremont Music Hall, the Double Door Inn, The Chop Shop among others, the mere act of opening a music venue in the heart of Uptown can almost be seen as an act of defiance. A bold gesture in the face of trends, indeed, one that only proves to be even more courageous when the venue in question is dedicated to jazz. In today's episode of The Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to Middle C co-owner Adam Farber. Adam founded Middle C with his father, Larry, after seeing the need for high-level live jazz. Adam talks about the space, and how it was inspired by great jazz clubs around the country, opening a live music venue at a time when so many are closing, what kind of music you can expect to hear at Middle C and much more.

Christmas is *gasp* less than one week away, so that means you have just under seven days to enjoy one of the best parts of Christmas: the music!  On this week's episode of the Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to long-time Charlotte jazz musicians, pianist Noel Freidline and singer Maria Howell. Having played together for a decade since meeting at the Jazz at the Bechtler series, Freidline and Howell have begun recording and performing together under the moniker "Noel and Maria." After having released an album of American standards in 2018, Noel and Maria have released a Christmas album called, Merry Christmas, My Dear.  Hear Noel and Maria talk about Maria's Gastonia roots and having a show-stealing scene in The Color Purple, the ins and outs of musicianship, and the feeling of playing a set to a standing ovation.

Four and a half years ago, Matt Olin and Tim Miner sent email invites out for a first-time gathering of creatives at Laca Projects in Wesley Heights. With the goal of attracting 40-50 people, it quickly became clear that they were on to something when the event sold out. And then sold out the next week. And the next week, the week after that and so on.  Tomorrow morning at Black Hawk Hardware in Park Road Shopping Center, Matt and Tim will host the 50th meeting of Creative Mornings Charlotte. In today's episode of the Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to Matt and Tim about the first 50 CMCLT events. Hear them talk about how the event got started, the role the venues play, their favorite memories and much more. Give us a call or text at 704.835.0193 and leave us a :30 second message with your favorite Creative Mornings memory. We'll use the best messages in next week's episode of the podcast.

You may have heard that Charlotte’s Got a Lot. And it does! But where did those billboards come from, and what exactly IS Charlotte’s Got a Lot? Andy Goh is here to fill us in and tell us about their connection to the Novant Heath Charlotte Marathon. And did we mention he’s a runner too?

In researching the proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase to stabilize the arts and cultural sector, the Arts & Science Council looked at similar municipalities to learn from what did or did not work in the past. That research lead them to Cuyahoga County, OH, or the greater Cleveland area. In 2006, Cuyahoga Co. voted to fund their arts and cultural sector through a 30 cent per pack tax on cigarettes. The tax was renewed in 2015 with a near unanimous 85-15 vote.  In this episode of the Culture For All Podcast, host Andy Goh talks to arts leaders in Cuyahoga Co. to learn from their experience using public funds. You'll hear from Jill Paulsen, the President and CEO of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture; Megan Van Voorhis, President of Arts Cleveland, twenty-year city councilman Matt Zone, and several others.

Hope you're hungry... IT'S BISCUIT TIME! Hopefully, after hearing our brand new theme song, you'll have this little earworm with you the rest of the day. After that - ahem - experience, dive right into a can't-miss conversation with Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Charlotte's Chief City Planner, Assistant City Manager and speaker at the October 11 Creative Mornings event held at Ovens Auditorium. Hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin lead you through a wonderful talk with Taiwo that puts his humor, professionalism and knowledge on display. Right after that, you'll hear producer Andy Goh talk to guests at CMCLT about what scares them most in Charlotte. We thought it would be a fun play on Halloween, but it ended up being a profound look at a shared concern among Charlotteans. Finally, we take you for a walk down Tryon Street in Uptown during this past weekend's Indian Festival and Hola Charlotte. We get eats and hear amazing music from both unique cultures.

It seems like it was just a month ago that we talked to Brian and Chelsea Mister about the first ever Around the Crown 10K that closed down 277 for a first-of-its-kind road race in Charlotte. Well, that's because it *was* just a month ago. Just last night, Brian and the ATC10K team announced the 2020 date of the ATC10K at NoDa Brewing Company. It's a big announcement, because the race will shift from a fall to a spring date in 2020 because of the RNC and other events.  What is the date of the 2020 ATC10K? Tune in to find out. In the second segment of the podcast, we hear from Shan Wallace, as she talks about Sisters With Stories, a portrait project she created in partnership with the YWCA. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

On our first episode, we accompany a team from Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte on a pilgrimage to the US-Mexico border to walk alongside legal asylum seekers. Rev. Nathan Arledge and lay trip leader Maddie Myers share about the trip and on the theology behind it and hear first-hand stories from several people seeking asylum, who we met at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas. Thanks to Gloria Hernandez, Giovanna Torres and Andy Goh for translation and voiceover assistance.

The Biscuit is back and you're gonna be in trouble! The latest episode of the Biscuit podcast starts of with an incredibly raw and real interview with Erin Santos, conducted by Tim Miner. Erin talks about her organizations, The Isabella Santos Foundation and Cancer Messed With, and how the passing of her daughter drives the mission for both.  Warning! This segment contains explicit language. Next, podcast producer Andy Goh goes on location at Queens University where artists from Brand the Moth paint a mural outside Hadley Theater. Sam Guzzie, found of Brand the Moth, talks about the organization's background, the mural being painted, and why the artists painting it aren't known for their murals.  Nikki Eason tells you why you should be like water in another riveting Mogul Moment. Finally, Matt and Tim challenge your brain cells with a diabolical Queen City Quiz Show question. This week's prize: coffee on Matt and Tim at Not Just Coffee at Jay Street. Seriously!   Matt & Tim Intro - 1:18 Erin Santos - 7:47 Brand the Moth - 26:26 Mogul Moment - 36:24 Queen City Quiz Show - 38:55   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

In the latest segment of Creative Mornings Rewind, Matt Olin talks to Rosalia Torres Weiner in her mobile art truck. Inspired by the food truck craze, Rosalia uses her truck the same way, but with art instead of food. Rosalia talks about the truck, her art as activism, the Magic Kite, and her expanding mural footprint in the city. Next, Tim Miner sits down with Meredith Dean of The Dean's List, Seacrest Studios Coordinator at Levine Children's Hospital, and EmpowerCon. Tim talks to Meredith about what Charlotte means to her, her work at Levine, and why you shouldn't miss the first EmpowerCon September 28 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Finally, we round out the show with three quick segments: another fiery Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason, a simple question posed to Creative Mornings attendees, and the debut of our Queen City Quiz Show segment where you can win a coffee date with Matt and Tim (no, seriously)! Rosalia Torres Weiner: 4:30 Meredith Dean: 32:00 Nikki Eason: 44:55 Who Inspires You? 47:26 Queen City Quiz Show: 49:20 The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

Yung Citizen is a hip hop producer and rapper, whose project, The F.I.T EP was released earlier this summer. The four track work looks at the authenticity of friendships in the digital era, satisfaction with one’s self and the rapper’s ode to his unborn daughter. You’ll hear his story first in the latest segment of Liner Notes. Second, hear head biscuit baker Tim Miner talk to Becky and Tony Santoro of Enderly Coffee Company in another segment of Creative Besties. Becky and Tony’s second venture, Foster Village, won $20,000 dollars at Seed 20 in 2019. Being a creative partner with someone is one thing, but being married to them is another. Don’t miss the next Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason in between segments. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

Humanitarian organizations here in Charlotte and around the world can always use as much help as they can get. Make a Mark, Charlotte is the local chapter of a global initiative that holds 12-hour design and development marathons pairing creative professionals with the organizations whose talents they often need but can’t always afford. Right now through next Saturday, August 31, both creatives and community organizations of all kinds can apply for this event. The Make a Mark, Charlotte event will be held November 9 at Hygge’s Jay Street location. All interested parties should find more information and apply now at letsmakeamark.org/clt. In today’s episode of the Biscuit podcast, Tim Miner talks to Make a Mark organizers Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes in the latest segment of Creative Besties. Hear Kate and Nicole talk about how they got involved with the event, what kind of creatives and organizations should apply and how. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

On Sunday, September first, the Around the Crown 10K will shut down the inner loop of the I-277 interstate to run the most ambitious road race in this city’s history. The race is the brainchild of Brian and Chelsea Mister, both avid runners. In the first segment of today’s podcast, I’ll talk to Brian and Chelsea about what moment lead to the idea of running a race on 277, the logistical and safety hurdles they had to clear, and whether or not they would have done the race at all if it couldn’t be on 277. Stick around through the end of the show as we have another Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason, and we wrap the show with head Biscuit-maker Matt Olin interviewing Charlotte Is Creative social media guy Porter Metzler. Let’s take a listen! The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

One month ago, we introduced you to Shan Wallace, a Baltimore-based photographer spending time in Charlotte on a residency project organized by The Roll Up CLT. We joined Shan on a photo she did with middle school students. She talked about her goals for her time in Charlotte, including creating a collection of portraits featuring residents of Charlotte’s mostly African-American west side. In today’s episode of the Biscuit podcast, we take you to Beatties Ford Library, where Shan is hosting a free portrait session, something she’ll do each last Monday of the month until October. The photo shoots, which are open to anyone from the community, are meant to give access to a type of photo of themselves that many residents wouldn’t have otherwise. We’ll talk with Shan about why portraiture is so important, and we’ll also hear a story about two young men Shan was able to reach with her work. Let’s take a listen! The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information: BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

Today’s episode is a conversation between Creative Mornings host Matt Olin and the speaker for July’s event, Sonja Gantt. Sonja Gantt has been the Executive Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Foundation since 2016, following a nearly thirty year career as a TV journalist. Sonja delivered a compelling talk on the Creative Mornings global theme of “End” at Biddle Hall on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. In this episode of Creative Mornings Rewind, Matt Olin talks to  Sonja Gantt about the role of the CMS Foundation in making our schools not just good but exemplary, how her background as a journalist benefits her work now, and the significance of having this conversation in the pews of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, designed by her father, Harvey Gantt. Don’t forget to check out a full video of Sonja’s Creative Mornings talk produced by Charlotte Star Room at creativemornings.com/cities/clt. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   LINKS BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

Just a few weeks ago, DigiBridge founder and CEO David Jessup announced that he was stepping down from his position to go to law school. I was able to catch up with David at the DigiBridge headquarters to talk a little bit about his decision. You’ll hear David talk about what made him want to go back to school, whether or not he plans to return to Charlotte, and if he feels satisfied with the work he’s done at DigiBridge. Around that same time, DOMii was taking home the crown at the CLT DJ Battle held at Camp North End’s Dupp and Swatt. DOMii rock a packed house with a mix of house, world and hip hop beats that you may have heard if you listened to last week’s episode of the Biscuit podcast. DOMii spoke to me about how she prepared for that set, how she fell in love with DJing, and what separates the good from the best. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.   More information:   BiscuitCLT.com - Sign Up for the Biscuit Email Newsletter! CharlotteIsCreative.com Creative Mornings Charlotte Charlotte Is Creative on Instagram Charlotte Is Creative on Twitter Charlotte Is Creative on Facebook Charlotte Is Creative on YouTube #CharlotteIsCreative

Timothy Go, who sits in for Claressa Monteiro, speaks with Andy Goh, Founder of Wheel Angel, about his operation's latest business developments and gains insights into the niche industry of custom wheel-making.

On today’s episode of the Biscuit, we’re taking you inside Camp North End for a Friday night full of creativity. We’ll check in on the Charlotte Podcast live show, Talking Walls’ Battle Walls and the CLT DJ Battle. You’ll also get to hear part of DOMii’s set, which ended up winning the night. Kara, a member of the CLT Avengers, will lead you through a busy night in the Boileryard. We’ll also wrap up our three part discussion series with Johnathan McFadden and Levine Museum of the New South historian Dr. Willie Griffin. The discussion will look at the role of developers, the potential to shift the narrative, and what can still be done to preserve historic neighborhoods. Finally, stick around until the end for some of the voices of Creative Mornings Charlotte attendees. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

On today’s episode of the Biscuit, we’ve got two segments we’re going to hear. In the first segment, we hear Charlotte producer and rapper RoyalCity LiF talk about his recently released EP More.Major on the segment we like to call Liner Notes. More.Major is LiF’s first EP, but he created almost the entire project himself, writing, rapping, sampling and arranging each of the six tracks on the project. In the EP, LiF explores themes of self-realization and constant evolution over lush, multi-instrumental arrangements. In the second segment, we revisit writer Jonathan McFadden’s conversation with Levine Museum of the New South staff historian Dr. Willie Griffin. In the second part of a three part series, Jonathan and Dr. Griffin talk about the root causes of gentrification and what happens to the populations who face displacement. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

On today’s podcast, we’ve got two segments that you’re going to want to listen to. In the first segment, we profile Shan Wallace a photographer from Baltimore who is in residency at The Roll Up until November. In a new monthly segment you’ll hear in the first episode of each month, we’ll check in with Shan to see how she’s spending her time in the Queen City. We’ll get to know her, her art, and the impact she’s making in the community.  In the second segment, writer Jonathan McFadden sits down with Levine Museum of the New South staff historian Dr. Willie Griffin for the first in a three part series diving into Charlotte’s history of gentrification, how it affects us today, and how we’ll deal with it in the future. Let’s take a listen! The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Today we talk to Rebecca Henderson, the Creative Mornings Charlotte speaker on the global topic of "Wonder" during the June 7 Creative Mornings event at Discovery Place in Uptown. We call this segment, “Creative Mornings Rewind.” Rebecca Henderson is a multi-disciplinary artist, graphic designer, entrepreneur, organized and a full-time copywriter at local marketing agency Wray Ward. Her work includes being a fellow with the League of Creative Interventionists and owner of the Weird Empire brand. A born-and-raised Charlottean, Rebecca also spent time on the road, traveling to perform and create art. In this episode of Creative Mornings Rewind, Rebecca talks with hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin about when writing became a part of her life, how she keeps creativity from turning into chaos, what she learned from her time on the road and how she’d like Charlotte to start seeing the arts as an investment in the community. Don’t forget to register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Biddle Hall on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. The featured speaker will be educator and journalist Sonja Gantt, speaking about the global theme of “End.”  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, July 8.  The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

This past weekend, Camp North End hosted the second annual Durag Festival, organized and hosted by BLKMRKT CLT, Dupp and Swatt and local artist Dammit Wesely. The event drew more than 2,000 attendees, all celebrating black culture and heritage. In the first segment of today’s Biscuit podcast, we talk to Dammit Wesely about what the Durag Festival means to him. We also go on location to hear some of the sound from the event and talk to attendees and local artists such as Alvin C. Jacobs and Lo’Vonia Parks. Stick around however, because we’ve also got an interview with Next Stage Consulting leader and non-profit wizard Josh Jacobson, recorded live at Coco and the Director. Josh talks about where his experiences have taken him, what he sees as the future of non-profits in Charlotte, and how he hopes Next Stage can be part of the solution. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Many people in Charlotte see the creative energy that bounces back and forth from Creative Mornings hosts and Biscuit co-founders Matt Olin and Tim Miner. That kind of chemistry is something that takes a lot of time, work and a little luck to develop, and we believe that is something to be celebrated. That’s why we’re calling this segment Creative Besties. On each Creative Besties segment, we’ll profile a pair of creators whose collaborations enhance each person and their work as a whole. Up first on Creative Besties is Sydney Duarte and Andrea Orr. Sydney is a yoga instructor at NoDa Yoga and a social ambassador. Andrea is a branding and marketing consultant, and the founder of Level Up CLT. On this segment of Creative Besties, Tim Miner and myself talk to Andrea and Sydney about moving to Charlotte, finding your voice here, and what their hopes are for the next five years. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Far too often in our wonderful city, we tend to celebrate what’s new and shiny as opposed to what’s been tested through time. That’s why we’re calling this segment #OGCLT. We want to celebrate the Charlotte that’s existed long before the breweries and condos. Up first on #OGCLT? Mert’s Heart and Soul! Mert’s has been a staple of the Uptown restaurant scene since 1998. Since then it’s been known as the go to spot for authentic soul and southern food inside the 277 loop. Owners James and Renee’ Bazzelle are the husband and wife duo behind the cornbread and collard greens, and I was lucky enough to sit down with James one morning before lunch service. In this segment of #OGCLT, James will tell us about the origins of Mert’s, and the significant role Hugh McColl personally played in bringing Mert’s to its current location on College Street. James talks about the food of Mert’s, how he originally didn’t like cornbread and what happened to change his mind. Finally, don’t miss what James has to say about what his hopes are for the city of Charlotte at the end of the interview. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Hello, Biscuit listeners and welcome to another freshly baked edition of The Biscuit Podcast, celebrating Charlotte’s creativity every week. I’m your host, Andy Goh. Hearing Brit Drozda’s soulful singing and folk-rock-pop sound would remind many listeners of the best Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin, and Norah Jones records. Educated at Davidson and based in Charlotte, Brit Drozda brings rooted yet sanguine lyrics to her listeners, and a clearly intentional sound defined by wonderful instrumentation. After releasing her EP Let Me Hang the Moon in 2016, Brit’s first full length album is scheduled for release on June 7, called Make Something Beautiful. In this episode of The Biscuit Podcast, we sat down with Brit and talked about her background musician, and then highlight a few moments from the album in the first installment of a segment we’re calling Liner Notes. Stick around for the entire segment, as Brit will play the title track to the album recorded live on the piano she wrote it on in her living room. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Hello, Biscuit listeners and welcome to a freshly baked edition of The Biscuit Podcast, celebrating Charlotte’s creativity every week.  Today’s show is Creative Mornings Rewind, features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with plastination expert Jamie Decker, following her May 3 Creative Mornings Charlotte event, where Jamie spoke about the global theme of “Preserve.” In 2007, Jamie visited Discovery Place Science in Charlotte to see Body Worlds created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens. Seen by more than 44 million people, Body Worlds is known as the most visited exhibition in the world. Jamie had an interest in anatomy ahead of the trip, but having the opportunity to experience an extensive exhibition showcasing plastinated human cadavers and specimens stirred something within her that she didn’t know was there: passion. This is what she wanted to do. In this episode of Creative Mornings Rewind, Jamie talks about how life experiences can inform scientific discovery, what people should know about their bodies, what she wants her legacy to be and what body part she’s going to plastinate next. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, June 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Discovery Place Science in Uptown. The featured speaker will be local artist, educator and entrepreneur Rebecca Henderson, speaking about the global theme of “Wonder”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, June 3. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Hello, Biscuit Listeners and welcome to freshly baked edition of The Biscuit Podcast, celebrating Charlotte’s creativity every week. I’m your host, Andy Goh. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has long been a key supporter of the arts in Charlotte, and right now they’re working on one of their biggest initiatives yet. The Celebrate Charlotte Arts initiative is accepting applications now through June 7 for a share of $200,000 in funding for “arts projects that showcase the spirit of the city.” In this episode of The Biscuit Podcast, Time Miner and myself are talking to Jayne Butler, Arts Officer for the Knight Foundation, and Charles Thomas, Director of Charlotte’s chapter of the Knight Foundation. We’ll talk about why now for this initiative, what kind of projects the Knight Foundation is looking for, and how you can apply. If you’re an artist thinking about submitting an application, then this episode is a must listen. The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Crush This Debt was live at Charlotte Shout! We recorded a special episode of the podcast at the Queen City Podcast Network stage powered by OrthoCarolina at Coco and the Director in Uptown Charlotte. Bernadette hosts the show and talks to our producer, Andy Goh, about his own debt free journey. Bernadette then talks to Angela Stowe Nicholson about her family's goals in paying off student loans. Finally, Bernadette takes questions from you, our listeners! Take a listen!

Hello, Biscuit Listeners and welcome to freshly baked, buttery and flaky edition of The Biscuit Podcast brought to you by Charlotte is Creative. I’m your freshly sunburnt host, Andy Goh. Today is May 1st, 2019. This past weekend was a big one for the city of Charlotte. Everywhere you turned, it seemed an exciting, creative or communal event was taking place. From Tuck Fest at the White Water Center to the Queen’s Cup Steeple Chase to Vintage Charlotte’s Spring Market, there was no shortage of ways to experience the Queen City at her finest. While we couldn’t be everywhere, we did spend some time at BOOM Festival and Open Streets 704 in Plaza Midwood. Along the way, we were able to talk to some of the faces in the crowd, including artists John Hariston Jr., and Andrea Downs, Charlotte cultural queen Davita Galloway and BOOM founder and Executive Director Manoj Kesevan. Each of them had lots to say about what seemed like an ideal day in the QC. Let’s take a listen... The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Charlotte artist MyLoan Dinh, just two weeks following the April 5 Creative Mornings Charlotte event, where MyLoan spoke about the global theme of “Inclusive.” MyLoan Dinh is a multi-disciplinary artist who creates thought-provoking installations, paintings and objects in mixed media. A former Vietnamese refugee who settled in North Carolina after fleeing Saigon with her family in 1975, Dinh challenges institutionalized ideas in her work while sharing her perspective on the social environment. Although raised in the west, her Southeast Asian roots have been a source of reference and inspiration in her work. In this episode of the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast, MyLoan talks about when she started using art as a means to carry a message, the state of immigration today in America, and why she chose the phrase “Wasn’t that great?” to close out her Creative Mornings Charlotte talk. Also on the microphone is MyLoan’s partner, artist Till Schmidt-Rimpler. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, May 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown. The featured speaker will be plastination scientist Jamie Decker speaking about the global theme of “Preserve”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, April 29. The Creative Mornings Charlotte Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Charlotte artist Jessica Moss two weeks following the March 8 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at NoDa Brewing Company, where Jessica spoke about the global theme of “Water.” As an ardent advocate for artists, communities of color and accessible arts education, Jessica Moss is the Founder and Director of The Roll Up, a national network of art incubators embedded in neighborhoods mired in persistent poverty and concentrated disadvantage.​ In addition to her projects that engage art and real property as a strategy of community revival, Jessica is an educator, writer and independent consultant. In this episode of the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast, Jessica talks about her roles in The Roll Up and BLKMRKT CLT, as well as the barriers to creativity, building social capital and her work in real estate. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. The featured speaker will be multidisciplinary artist MyLoan Dinh, speaking about the global theme of “Inclusive”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, April 1. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @CM_CLT. And hey, when you’re done listening to this episode, give us a rating and review on your podcast platform. It helps us get discovered by other creative Charlotteans! The Creative Mornings Charlotte Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Charlotte City Council members Larken Egleston, Dimple Ajmera and Braxton Winston immediately following the February 1 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at LakePointe Corporate Center, where Larken, Dimple, Braxton and Tariq Scott Bokhari (who could not join us on the podcast) spoke about the global theme of “Symmetry.” Despite each of them being in their first term as Charlotte City Council members, Larken, Dimple and Braxton have come together to form a newer and younger iteration of the city’s most powerful governing body. The diversity of of backgrounds is also apparent: Larken represents a distribution company and has served on many local boards; Dimple is not only an accomplished financial professional, but also an immigrant, the first Asian-American, and youngest woman to ever serve on council; and Braxton rode a wave of momentum from his political activism shown during the Keith Lamont Scott protests in 2016 to an at-large seat on the council the next year. In this episode of the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast, Larken, Dimple and Braxton talk about the most important issues facing the city, what made them want to run for city council, and try to guess what Charlotte newspaper headlines from 1919 are real. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. at NoDa Brewing Company. The featured speaker will be local artist Jessica Moss and her father, speaking about the global theme of “Water”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, March 4. Before we hear from Larken, Dimple and Braxton, Matt and Tim talk to Kris Cole, Director of Philanthropy Operations for the Levine Museum of the New South. The Creative Mornings Charlotte Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with tattoo artist Stacy Smith, immediately following the January 4 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Divine Barrel Brewing, where Stacy spoke about the global theme of “Surreal.” A true born-and-raised Charlottean, Stacy Smith has always been a creative, and began work at a tattoo artist shortly after graduating high school. Most recently, Stacy gained national notoriety by appearing on the 11th season of Ink Master, the cult-reality tattoo TV show hosted by Dave Navarro. Today, Stacy’s studio, “Tattoo Me Charlotte” is one of the most popular studios in the city, located in the heart of South End. In this episode of the Creative Mornings Charlotte podcast, Stacy talks about creating a business from scratch (with no formal entrepreneurship education), how zoning codes threatened to derail her business before it got started, and the stigmas she faces from the public and even from other tattoo artists. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, February 1 at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be members of Charlotte City Council, speaking about the global theme of “Symmetry”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, January 28. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CM_CLT whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. Before we hear from Stacy, Matt and Tim talk to Gavin Toth, one of the co-owners of Divine Barrel Brewing, and the host for this month’s Creative Mornings Charlotte event. The Creative Mornings Charlotte Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter, immediately following the December 7 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Laca Projects, where Dr. Cooper-Lewter spoke about the global theme of “Tradition.” Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity, charged with addressing the finding that Charlotte ranks last among the 50 largest U.S. cities in upward mobility. In this episode of the Charlotte is Creative Podcast, Dr. Cooper-Lewter talks about the importance of expanding social capital, the benefits of expanding our definition of family, and what it was like to prepare her Creative Mornings speech with her daughter Courtney. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Stacy Smith of Ink Master fame, speaking about the global theme of “Surreal”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, December 31. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CLTisCreative whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. The Charlotte Is Creative Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Dr. Matt Lyon, immediately following the November 9 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Temple Beth El, where Matt spoke about the global theme of “Restart.” Dr. Matt Lyon is a professional chiropractor by trade but has spent many years studying religion and philosophy. In this episode of the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast, Matt talks about dealing with meditation, religion and suicide, what is means to restart and what holds most people back from restarting, and the power of failure to increase happiness. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m. at LaCa Projects. The featured speaker will be Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter, speaking about the global theme of “Tradition”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, December 3. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CM_CLT whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. The Charlotte Is Creative Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

In this very special bonus episode of Crush This Debt, we present to you the audio from our debut live event at CoCoTiv Coworking held Wednesday, August 8. After the audio from the live event, stay tuned for some bloopers from the recording of Crush This Debt!   The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

Who says pregnancy and opera don't mix? In this episode, the Divas talk to two performing mommies-to-be in Kathryn Lewek and Melinda Whittington while Megan reveals a pregnancy of her own. (1:59) Megan talks about finding out about being pregnant during Rigoletto (5:01) Megan welcomes our guests, Kathryn Lewek and Melinda Whittington (6:35) Katie talks about being the first pregnant Queen of the Night (10:21) Megan introduces Melinda, her performances and her pregnancy (15:38) Megan asks about the changes Katie experienced in her voice when she was carrying (19:01) The ladies talk about the potential of pumping during a performance (25:22) Xela talks about some of the breathing techniques singers can use depending on how they're carrying (31:05) Katie talks about how the baby's movements affect her singing (35:40) Megan asks the ladies what their go-to pregnancy food is (38:50) Xela gives an update as to where all the ladies are with their pregnancies XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.  

With Opera Carolina deep into the production of Marriage of Figaro, Xela is the lone Diva on the mic in this episode. Joinging her, however, is Robert Mack, a member of the critically-acclaimed Three Mo' Tenors and a leading member of the American Spiritual Ensemble. Mack has performed with Opera Carolina several times, including a production of Porgy and Bess. (1:46) Robert Mack introduces himself and talks about his history with Opera Carolina (4:01) Xela asks Robert about what his dream role would be (6:47) Robert talks about his family and how he got into singing (14:03) Xela and Robert talk about their experience with the Martina Arroyo Foundation (18:21) Robert talks about the challenges of race in opera (23:19) Robert and Xela talk about Opera Noir and its significance in promoting diversity in opera XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

This week, the XM Divas caught up with American actor and operatic bass Zachary James. Known for his role as Lurch in the Broadway production of The Adams Family, Zachary James has also portrayed Abraham Lincoln, cameo'd on 30 Rock and performed with some of the world's top opera companies. (2:50) Zachary talks about the importance of seizing opportunity (5:40) Xela asks about introducing new pieces (8:58) Xela asks Zachary about his most harrowing or possibly dangerous experiences while performing (11:45) Zachary talks about having to try new things and continue to evolve to stand out from the crowd (13:14) Zachary gives some advice to aspiring opera singers (17:04) The Divas play a clip of Zachary in The Adams Family, Zachary discusses (20:43) Zachary talks about the demands of playing eight shows a week  (22:26) Xela asks about Zachary's upcoming performances at the Met Opera, and what it means to him to have his family see him perform (25:29) The Divas and Zachary talk about how they could use social media on stage or during a performance to give viewers an opportunity to experience opera from the performer's point of view XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

One of the Divas' favorite things to do is to pop the cherry of opera virgins. On today's episode of XM Divas, Megan and Xela invite two guests who recently had their first opera experiences to the show: local CPA and fellow podcaster Nesha Pai (Piece of the Pai) and KISS 95.1 radio host Roy Brown. Nesha and Roy discuss their first opera experiences and also play a game of "Opera or Cheese" - modified from Classic FM's quiz. Make sure you listen to the end to see who took home the "Big Cheese Champion" title! Try your luck here! This week on XM DIVAS Podcast…. ( 3:34): Roy Brown talks about his first Opera experience. ( 8:09 ): Nesha Pai talks about her first Opera experience. ( 15:40 ): Megan, Xela and guests play the game “Opera or Cheese” (game created by Classic FM) XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

Megan and Xela are back with the Four P's of Opera. Unfortunately, Podcasting isn't one, but maybe it should be. Either way, the Divas give you the down and dirty on this episode of XM Divas. (1:14) First P of Opera - Pretending to Practice (1:56) Second P of Opera - Procrastinating Practice (4:10) Third P of Opera - Perceiving to Practice (4:51) Fourth P of Opera - Actually Practicing (7:02) Bonus round, the fifth P of Opera! XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

The B-Word. No It's not that word you're thinking of. We'll talk about the most important new word in our language of finances and how that set us up to win the battle against debt.   The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

My personal story starts here. I've made some poor decisions, financial and otherwise, just to avoid being a loser. Anyone else buy things they don't need to impress other people? Me, too!  The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

What did I do?! I loved grad school. Until I realized how much it really cost. What now?   The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

I didn't do this journey alone. Meet my husband AJ and hear what happened when he found out the hole I dug us into financially. The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

If you want to point your life in the direction you want, it often involves drastic changes. From coming up with a plan, shifting our saving philosophy and creating some new side hustles, our world got turned upside down in just a few months.   The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

We don't use credit cards anymore, and here we'll talk about how this almost led to the end of our debt free journey. The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

What do you do when you're on a journey that your family doesn't quite get? We will talk about how our upbringing affected our finances today and the dreaded talks when your family isn't on the same page. The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

Welcome to our first episode! If you're ready to get out of debt, but don't know where to start, you've come to the right place! Meet me, Bernadette and learn a little more about who I am, why we're here and what we hope you'll get out of joining us on this debt kicking journey.    The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

It's hard to have a social life when you're focused on paying down and staying out of debt. Sometimes we felt like it was friends or financial freedom. You'll hear if we had to choose and how we made it work.   The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

Spoiler alert. We paid off the whole amount. But how did we do it and did we make it with our sanity in tact? Find out on the last episode of Crush This Debt. The Bernadette Joy Podcast: Crush This Debt is written, executive produced and hosted by Bernadette and AJ Maulion. The show is produced by Andy Goh, music by Harvey Cummings and artwork by Abigail Joy. Learn more at bernadettejoy.com/podcast.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a review! We also know that people have lots of experiences with debt, and few people talk about it. Help us break that taboo! Call us at 980.999.1283 and leave us a message with your debt story, or what our story meant to you. We’ll play those messages in a future episode, and hopefully we’ll make talking about money a little less difficult.    

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Bryce Laguer, co-owner of Basal Coffee, immediately following the July 13 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at The Fillmore Charlotte, where Bryce spoke about the global theme of “Intention.” A native of New Jersey, Bryce has found a home in Charlotte as the co-owner of Basal Coffee, an exciting new coffee shop located inside LaCa Projects. The word “basal” refers to a foundation, base or essence. Bryce and his wife designed Basal to offer Charlotte a welcoming place, as well as a social hub of multicultural affairs that highlights Charlotte’s West Side. Basal is founded on four principles: Care, Sustenance, Service and Creativity. In this episode of the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast, Bryce talks about why he chose Charlotte instead of cities like New York or LA, what he wants his family to see when they see him at work, his thoughts on mortality and his favorite Columbian and Jersey phrases. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday morning, August 3  at 8:30 a.m. at Divine Barrel Brewing in NoDa. The featured speaker will be Dr, Stephanie Cooper Lewter, Executive Director of the non-profit organization Leading on Opportunity, speaking about the global theme of “Community”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, July 30. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CM_CLT whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. The Charlotte Is Creative Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Scott Syfert, lawyer, author, cultural arts supporter and co-founder of the May 20th Society. Listen as Scott discusses the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, what art and art institutions mean to Charlotte and growing up in a political household. Learn about “Socktober” and hear his favorite memories of current Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles over their favorite cocktails. Crafted With Cradle is a curated conversation over cocktails with Charlotte’s finest, and hosted by Dr. Keith Cradle. Our producers are Jameka Whitten, Chuck Holiday and Andy Goh. Our theme music is “I Wanna Have You” by Jason Jet. Remember to subscribe, favorite and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud and anywhere you find podcasts. Follow us on social media, on Facebook and Instagram (@craftedwithcradle) and Twitter (@craftedwithcra1).Crafted With Cradle is sponsored by JSW Media.

If you haven’t already seen the gorgeous photos from our podcast launch photoshoot… you should take a look - Check out the Video -we’ll wait! We worked with a killer team that helped us enter the podcast world with a BANG; Richard Israel, Whitley Hamlin, Andy Goh, Catie Starr, Stephanie Vitale, and Eric Irvin. But we can’t thank our fantastic partners, Merchant & Trade, enough for letting us takeover their luxurious Rooftop Space on top of the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel. On this episode of XM Divas we interview Director of Food & Beverage at the Kimpton Tryon Park, Andrew Carlson to talk about Opera Experiences. We dive into dress codes, cocktails, what to do before/after an opera and we dish on the Charlotte Night life scene! ( 0:41 ): Alright, we are back for another episode of XM Divas. We are live recording at Merchant & Trade. We are joined here with the Food and Beverage Director of the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Andy Carlson.  ( 2:09 ): Megan asks Andy: what was your inspiration behind the concept of Merchant & Trade? ( 4:22 ): Xela asks Andy: where do you think Merchant & Trade fits in with the rest of the nightlife in Charlotte? ( 4:56 ): Xela asks Andy: do people like to watch the Knights game from here? ( 7:13 ): Xela asks Andy: have you seen an opera before? ( 7:37 ): Xela asks Andy: what is your conception of opera? ( 9:11  ): Xela asks Andy: do you have dress code requirements?   ( 12:08 ): Megan asks Andy: if people want more information, where do they go? XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

It takes a village to raise strong daughters and it takes especially strong ones to raise divas. We’re dedicating an entire episode to the village matriarchs that raised us, our mothers!  Laugh (and cry) along with us as we interview Diane Walters (Megan's mom) and Anne Pinkerton (Xela's mom). These women shaped us into the creative minds that we are today and put up with our Shenanigans. Listen in as we dive into embarrassing stories about what we were like as kids, our audition journeys, and how opera came into our lives.  Grab a glass of wine (or two- no judgement) and join us as we give a toast to all mothers today.  We love you!  ( 0:41 ): Alright, we are back for another episode of XM Divas. We are joined today with our mothers for Mother’s Day. ( 2:15 ): Megan asks her mom: What was it like attending elementary school performances? ( 4:11 ): Xela asks her mom: Do you have any similar experiences? ( 5:30 ): Xela asks her mom: Was there anything special about me? ( 7:35 ): Megan asks her mom: Did I ever make your nervous when I’d sing? ( 10:10 ): Xela asks Megan: When did you start taking voice lessons? ( 12:12 ): Megan asks her mom: Let’s talk about stage moms. ( 17:20 ): Xela asks her mom: Explain how I was born early. (19:41) Megan asks her mom: When do you decide that this talent can be used professionally or it’s just a hobby? (25:42) Megan asks Xela: What was the best pop up performance we’ve done? XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@xmdivas), and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.  

Let's face it: not everyone has been to an opera in their lifetime. In fact, there's a decent chance that if you're listening to this podcast, *you* may not have been to an opera before. Hey, that's totally cool! That's where we come in. In this week's episode of XM Divas, Xela tells us about her date with an Opera Virgin. Xela shares her experience bringing her prospective boo into the world of opera, and Megan gives us some good do's and don'ts when it comes to courting an opera vet. ( 0:48 ):  Xela: We are going to talk about my first date with an Opera Virgin ( 2:11 ): Xela asked Megan: “What is the number one reaction you receive when you tell people you sing opera?” ( 4:27 ): Xela: Every opera singer has a “go-to” karaoke song ( 5:01 ): Megan: People ask me if I have any pictures of me performing ( 5:53 ): Megan: Mezzo’s don’t get the sexiest costumes ( 6:55 ): Megan: Stage makeup is not pretty ( 7:40 ): Xela: It’s great when you get an Opera Virgin to second base ( 7:56 ): Xela: It’s usually frowned upon to drink a lot at the opera ( 10:13 ): Megan asked Xela: “What happens when you get to third base?” ( 11:23 ): Megan: Asking someone on a date to the opera XM Divas is hosted by Xela Pinkerton and Megan Miller, and recorded in Charlotte, NC. Our producers are Andy Goh and Stephanie Vitale. Remember to rate, subscribe, favorite and review us on your podcast platform of choice, it helps up get discovered by other listeners! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and bookmark our website, xmdivas.com.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Dammit Wesley, artist and owner of BlkMrktCLT. With a strong push to drive the arts and culture scene uptown Charlotte, Wesley is on track to bring the people to him. Listen and learn how his forum “Let’s Talk Dammit” is bridging the gap between the grassroots sector and traditional art audiences. Dr. Cradle and Wesley also vie for Wu-Tang Clan dominance over their favorite cocktails. Crafted With Cradle is a curated conversation with Charlotte’s finest, and hosted by Dr. Keith Cradle. Our producers are Jameka Whitten, Chuck Holiday and Andy Goh. Our theme music is “I Wanna Have You” by Jason Jet. Remember to subscribe, favorite and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud and anywhere you find podcasts. Follow us on social media, on Facebook and Instagram (@craftedwithcradle) and Twitter (@craftedwithcra1).Crafted With Cradle is sponsored by JSW Media.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Megan Miller, Director of Marketing for Opera Carolina. The cultural scene in Charlotte is rapidly changing and mediums such as the opera are embracing that call. Hear all about how Megan is repositioning the opera for more diverse audiences, her run-ins with Burt Reynolds and more. Dr. Cradle also brings on special guest drinker for a quick conversation over their favorite cocktails. Crafted With Cradle is a curated conversation with Charlotte’s finest, and hosted by Dr. Keith Cradle. Our producers are Jameka Whitten, Chuck Holiday and Andy Goh. Our theme music is “I Wanna Have You” by Jason Jet. Remember to subscribe, favorite and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud and anywhere you find podcasts. Follow us on social media, on Facebook and Instagram (@craftedwithcradle) and Twitter (@craftedwithcra1).Crafted With Cradle is sponsored by JSW Media.

We try something a little different on this episode of Final Round Radio East, as we use the Hyzer Line (704.727.6077) to make a call to two Charlotte-area players who have gotten a hot start to their touring year: Grady Shue and Lance Brown. Grady Shue finished in a tie for sixth place at the Memorial Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, despite a 30-plus hour drive to get there with Jeremy Koling. Not to be outdone, Burlington, NC native Lance Brown won the Wintertime Open beating a field including Paul McBeth, Eagle McMahon, Philo Brathwaite and others in his first A-tier of 2018. Andy Goh and Pat Bowles chat to both of them over the phone to get their take on their performances and see what's awaiting them in 2018. We also discuss Ricky Wysocki's foot fault at the Memorial, James Conrad's "Bottlegate" incident at the same event, the withdraw of Vibram from the world of disc manufacturing, and early season trends in the Par 4. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts.

On this episode of Crafted with Cradle, host Dr. Keith Cradle chats with Damian and Jermaine Johnson, owners of No Grease Barbershops, Inc.    For more than 20 years, the Johnson brothers’ influence has been spread throughout Charlotte; they have made a significant mark on the city with their shops and entrepreneurial efforts.    Hear all about the future of No Grease, practical tips for business owners and efforts to expand their community engagement over a few of their favorite cocktails. Cheers. Crafted With Cradle is a curated conversation with Charlotte’s finest, and hosted by Dr. Keith Cradle. Our producers are Jameka Whitten, Chuck Holiday and Andy Goh. Our theme music is “I Wanna Have You” by Jason Jet. Remember to subscribe, favorite and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud and anywhere you find podcasts. Follow us on social media, on Facebook and Instagram (@craftedwithcradle) and Twitter (@craftedwithcra1).Crafted With Cradle is sponsored by JSW Media.

In the pilot episode of Crafted With Cradle, show producer Andy Goh lets you get to know the show's host, Dr. Keith Cradle. Crafted With Cradle is a curated conversation with Charlotte’s finest, and hosted by Dr. Keith Cradle. Our producers are Jameka Whitten, Chuck Holiday and Andy Goh. Our theme music is “I Wanna Have You” by Jason Jet. Remember to subscribe, favorite and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Soundcloud and anywhere you find podcasts. Follow us on social media, on Facebook and Instagram (@craftedwithcradle) and Twitter (@craftedwithcra1).Crafted With Cradle is sponsored by JSW Media.

Disc golf doesn't take a break during the winter months, it just shifts the focus from top competitions to charitable events. Final Round Radio East kicks off the off-season with a pair of guests who are organizing a very intriguing event in Western North Carolina. In Episode 105, Andy Goh, Pat Bowles and "Big Wave" Dave George talk to Jacob Byrd, camp programs manager at Victory Junction in Randleman, NC. Victory Junction is a camp that serves disabled children and gives them opportunities for growth, while challenging them to discover more about themselves. Jacob is teaming up with NC State Coordinator Philip "F Baby" Lawrence (who also appears in this episode) to organize the second annual Campership Classic, a tournament that raised over $16,000 for Victory Junction last year. This year's event is being held Sunday, November 19 on the Victory Junction campus. Learn more about this event by visiting DiscGolfDoesGood.org and VictoryJunction.org. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!

It's our favorite time of year at Final Round Radio East! The USDGC is in town (well, a 30 minute drive south of Charlotte in Rock Hill, SC, but close enough). Andy Goh, Pat Bowles, "Big Wave" Dave George and Kevin Burgess made the trip south to the player's party at Roasting Company after Thursday's Round 2 action. We have some great guests on the mic for this episode. We talked to Brian Schweberger, who missed the cut for this year's event, but is caddying for defending champ Jeremy Koling. Two top ten players after the first two round stopped by next in Philo Brathwaite and Devan Owens. Finally, we get our long awaited interview with Nikko Locastro, who poured his heart and soul out during out interview. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!

We kick off a very special week of USDGC coverage with a rare interview by the 19-year tournament director of the game's most prestigious title, Jonathan Poole. "Big Wave" Dave George, Pat "PDB" Bowles and Andy Goh traveled down to Rock Hill, SC to talk to Jonathan, who helped found the tournament on the campus of Winthrop University in 1999. Jonathan talked to us about the tournament's history, and Innova's efforts to make it the premiere event on the disc golf schedule. He also talked about the tournament's partnership with Winthrop, and how the course was designed. We also dive into what the organizers learned after the last two years of inclement weather, and what to expect from the USDGC in the future. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!

Andy Goh, Pat Bowles, and "Big Wave" Dave George talk to Steve Lambert, the last original board member from the original Charlotte Disc Golf Club. Steve has also been a board member of the PDGA from 1988-'90, Worlds tournament director in 1987 and 1997, and currently the director of the Charlotte Children's Championship. We talk to Steve about his history in disc golf, he shows us some materials he has from the CDGC that date back to the late 1970's, and also discuss how to get more involvement from women and kids in the sport of disc golf. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!  

On today's episode, Andy Goh and Pat Bowles talk about the Idlewild Open and James Conrad's big win. We also talk about the difference in payouts between the Open and Open Masters divisions, best places to get better, and how relevant par is. Send in your questions for the Par 4 by shooting us an email at finalroundaradio@gmail.com, and messaging us at @finalroundradio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a :30 second message on the Hyzer Line by calling 704.727.6077 and hear yourself on our next episode. Subscribe, favorite, rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and where ever you find podcasts. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!  

The Final Round Radio East crew made the three hour drive down to Augusta, GA for the 2017 PDGA Pro World Championships, and yes, we drove the RV. It was very comfortable.  The Friday rounds at Worlds were held at the International Disc Golf Center in nearby Appling. After a grueling 18 holes in the Georgia summer heat, Andy Goh, Kevin Burgess and Pat Bowles sat down with some of the players coming off the course. In this episode, you'll hear from Josh Anthon, Simon Lizotte (and his dad), and Augusta pro Josh Childs. We'll be on the ground at Fort Gordon where Saturday's final round will be held. Expect another episode with more interviews with some of the top names in disc golf.

Don't look now, but the 2017 PDGA World Championships in Augusta, Georgia are just a few weeks away. Along with Andy Goh and Kevin Burgess in the Final Round Radio studio is tournament director Zach Shafer, assistant TD Tom Lynch and PR intern Dani Peterson.  In the lead card, KB talks about the Mountain Disc Golf Experience, King's Cup, Magnolia Open, and Masters Cup. In the Par 4 we talk about disc tacking technology, and what it's like to work for the PDGA. We get into the upcoming World's tournament in the Ring of Fire, including talking about playing one of the courses at Fort Gordon Marine base. 

Kevin Burgess makes his return to Final Round Radio East as he, Pat Damn Bowles and Andy Goh talk to Matt Torma, who has just finished construction on his 18 hole private course in West Charlotte known as Torma Town. We talk in the Lead Card about the Konopiste Open, and why so few big name players from the states made the trip. In the Par 4 segment, we discuss bag tags, the necessity of a side arm when competing at the highest level, and sticker etiquette on the golf course. In the Ring of Fire, we talk about how Matt went about finding the land for Torma Town, what some his challenges and successes were in constructing the course, what some of his goals are, and of course, how to play. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company. Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and wherever you find podcasts.

"Big Jerm" Jeremy Koling makes his record fourth appearance on Final Round Radio in Episode 77. After making a stop in his hometown of Charlotte after an early season road trip that saw him win the Waco Charity Open, Jerm has plenty to talk about with Andy Goh, "Big Wave" Dave George and Pat Damn Bowles of Final Round Radio East. In the lead card, we recap several local events, including the first official tournament at the newly reopened Hornets Nest. Pat Bowles also recaps the Texas States and Jonesboro Open. In the Par 4 (sponsored by NoDa Brewing Company), we talk about how the video coverage by Jomez Productions is setting new standards in disc golf, as well as what disc golf clubs can do to foster better relationships with their local parks and recreation departments. In the Ring of Fire, Jerm talks about his new venture into disc golf commentary and podcasting. We also explore what it's like for him to witness a hilariously disproportionate amount of aces. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and anywhere you download podcasts.

With the final round of the 2017 Nick Hyde Memorial cancelled due to the weather, Andy Goh talks to tournament director just a handful of hours after the decision to call the tournament was made. Kevin Keith then talks with Casey Wright and Philo Brathwaite for some player reactions.

Final Round Radio East and Central were reunited as Andy Goh and Kevin Keith recorded from the player's party following Day 2 of the 2017 Nick Hyde Memorial in Rockwall, TX.  Guests include tournament director Matt Siri, women's world record distance holder Jennifer Allen, Charlotte disc golfer Austin Turner, Missouri's Zackeriath Johnson and second-place finisher from the Waco Annual Charity Open, James Conrad.

In Episode 70, Andy Goh and Pat Bowles of Final Round Radio East sit down with Innova Team Star member Nate Sexton in the official touring RV of Nate and Paul McBeth. Nate, who is always a good interview, speaks about the start of the 2017 season, the rigors of touring and what tournaments he's looking forward to. In the first half of the episode, Andy, Pat and Big Wave Dave talk recap the Gentlemen's Club Challenge and the Memorial, as well as all the North Carolina disc golf action. We also discuss marijuana use in PDGA events (or the lack thereof), use of grip materials and friction gloves, the potential of standardized scoring in the Par 4. Finally we also briefly discuss the new PDGA Tour director Joe Chargualaf.

In Episode 66, we return to Charlotte with Pat Bowles and Andy Goh of Final Round Radio East, while Big Wave Dave is on assignment for Innova. We make up for his absence by bringing Austin Fisher and Kyle Hogan on to the hot seat. Austin and Kyle have been known in the Charlotte disc golf scene for years as deeply committed and passionate players, and now they've teamed up to form Disc Golf Ventures, an events and promotion organization that helps grow the game through tournaments organization, events like putting league and visibility. We talk to them about how they got into business together, why they decided to team up, what goals they have and what their biggest challenges will be. We also cover the Gentlemen's Club Challenge in Las Vegas in the lead card, talk about a potential disc golf bubble in the topic of the day, and figure out what the best way to get a disc out of a tree are in the Final 9. Thanks again to our sponsor, NoDa Brewing Company!

Austin Turner joins Michael Johansen and Jeremy Koling as the third three-time guest on Final Round Radio. This is Austin's first year touring full time for disc golf so we talk about what his mindset is going into 2017.  This is also the first episode of FRR East with "Big Wave" Dave George and Pat Bowles joining Andy Goh as co-hosts. They take on the lead card with a ton of knowledge as we break down the Australian Open. Finally, there's also a moment at the 1:07:00 mark that none of us expected that almost threw us off our game a bit.

We've got big news for you: Final Round Radio is going on the road! Well at least KB is. With Winn Seltzer and Philo Brathwaite. You read that right, KB is going to be touring the country in an RV in 2017 with a Charlotte disc golfer and one of the top touring pros on the circuit. That means that we've got some shoes to fill here in the Queen City.  That's where former Final Round Radio guests "Big Wave" Dave George and Pat "PDB" Bowles come in. They're going to be stepping in for KB as co-hosts (along with Andy Goh) for Final Round Radio East. Kevin "K Squared" Keith will also be working the Texas audience with FRR Central recording in Dallas, TX, so that makes three different (but similar) versions of Final Round Radio that will be coming to you in 2017. This is certainly not something that we've done before, but we feel this is the best way to bring the show to you this year.  In Episode 62, you'll hear from Dave and Pat about what they will bring to the show, while KB talks about why he decided to make the jump into touring.