Podcasts about Johnson City

In this week's episode, we're diving into the rich tapestry of flavors and family at Sí Señor, a restaurant that has quickly become a staple in Johnson City. Join us as we explore the origins of this beloved establishment and hear firsthand from its passionate creators.Resources: https://sisenormex.com/Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests

Send us Fan MailOur host, Gary Scott Thomas, has spent nearly 50 years in radio, and during that time he has met plenty of artists who went on to become stars. But there was one he never saw coming: Kenny Chesney.This week on Once Around the Country, Gary walks through Kenny's full journey, from a self-produced demo album sold out of the trunk of his car in Johnson City clubs to a publishing deal at the Opryland Music Group to a first record deal that ended when the label shut down to the persistence that finally landed him a deal with BNA Records. Gary also shares a personal memory from a moment in a program director's office, when a young and slightly discouraged Kenny Chesney needed a laugh and a little belief from the people around him.Years later, when Kenny had become a superstar, he returned the favor by being the first big guest on KRTY's new streaming radio station. This is a story about Kenny Chesney, hard work, humility, timing, and what happens when someone keeps going even when the path ahead isn't obvious.In This Episode:Kenny Chesney's childhood in Luttrell, Tennessee, and his athletic beginningsAttending Gibbs High School, the same school that later produced Morgan WallenDiscovering bluegrass music at East Tennessee StateMeeting Alison Krauss while both were still studentsSelling over a thousand self-produced albums with no promotionMoving to Nashville and playing the Bluebird Cafe and the TurfSigning his first record deal on Capricorn Records in 1994The label closing and what came nextSigning with BNA Records in 1995 and his first top ten hitsThe moment Gary and his radio partner Julie helped Kenny push through self-doubtKenny agreeing to help launch the radio station's move to streamingWhat Kenny Chesney is really like, according to someone who has known him for decades This episode is sponsored by: Bison Junk Removal Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!) License #: 679261 Bio:Kenny Chesney is one of country music's biggest stars, but his story started far from the stadiums. A Tennessee native and former college baseball and football player, Chesney discovered bluegrass at East Tennessee State before moving to Nashville and building his career one club, song, and fan at a time. Known for hits like “How Forever Feels,” “She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy,” and “That's Why I'm Here,” Chesney's career is a story of hard work, persistence, and knowing when to change course.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennychesney/Tags: Kenny Chesney, Kenny Chesney story, Kenny Chesney career, Kenny Chesney biography, Kenny Chesney early career, Kenny Chesney Nashville, Kenny Chesney country music, Tim McGraw, Gary Scott Thomas, country music stories, country music history, country music radio, Nashville music, Here's What We Know, Once Around the Country, Kenny Chesney superstar, Kenny Chesney rise to fameConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Many of us are busy serving, producing, and performing — while our own relationship with God quietly grows distant. In this episode, host Tressa Spingler sits down with author and pastor Jacob Coyne to talk about his new book, The Secret Life of Christians: How to Live Authentically, Especially When No One Is Watching (Tyndale House, 2026).Jacob shares the story behind his move from a rapidly growing online ministry on the West Coast to a slower, more hidden life in Johnson City, Tennessee — a decision shaped by a mentor's warning that ministry built at breakneck speed can cost a family everything. From there, the conversation turns to the ancient spiritual disciplines — prayer, fasting, silence, Sabbath — that have shaped Christians for centuries; to a pilgrimage to Jerusalem that reconnected Jacob to the wider Christian tradition; and to the moment his wife's honest words pushed him to reset his relationship with his phone.Along the way, Jacob and Tressa talk about what it means to be loved by God before we do anything to earn it — and why the secret place isn't about hiding. It's about being known.ABOUT OUR GUESTJacob Coyne is an author, preacher, and founder of Stay Here, a nonprofit suicide-prevention and mental health movement, and the Bible Collective, a network and daily devotional platform serving thousands of readers. His new book is The Secret Life of Christians: How to Live Authentically, Especially When No One Is Watching. Jacob lives in Johnson City, Tennessee, with his wife, Mariah, and their five children.

On a country road near Johnson City, Tennessee, a donkey ignored Donita and her dad completely. The next morning, all it took was his name and a pocketful of apples, and he crossed the whole field to reach them.What changed wasn't the donkey. Somebody had told them what he cared about.In this episode, Dr. Donita Brown turns a summer walk into a question for managers: who on your team is standing on the far side of the field, and have you called them by name in the way that counts? And who already knows what they care about, if you'd ask?Two questions to carry into Monday. Under five minutes.Two short emails a week, Thursday tip and Sunday reflection: https://tinyurl.com/r4bwesfc Connect with Donita on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/DonitaBrown

In this episode, Natalie Taylor shares her journey from wine distribution to opening Vino Noir in Johnson City. She discusses her passion for wine, the process of starting her business, and her vision for the future of downtown Johnson City.Resources: https://vinonoirwineandtapas.com/https://www.instagram.com/vinonoir_/?hl=enBuy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests

On this episode of White Coat Radio, we're joined by Brunella Martinelli De Medeiros Fiuza ('28), a student pharmacist from Brazil who chose East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy to pursue her goal of practicing pharmacy in the United States. Fiuza shares her journey to Gatton through one of the college's flexible admissions pathways and how she is now pursuing another goal that began in Brazil: becoming a pharmacy educator. Recently selected as one of 29 student pharmacists nationwide for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's 2026–27 Aspiring Academics Program, Fiuza discusses her path to pharmacy, her passion for education and what this national opportunity means for her future. This interview was recorded when she was a P2. Listen to the video interview on Youtube. Transcript: 00;00;00;04 - 00;00;32;05 Brunella They students here I feel like is more like a family. Not like very not competitive. It's more like a family. Everybody's helping everybody to, you know, to get to that goal and get our diplomas. 00;00;32;07 - 00;00;55;10 Michele Welcome to White Coat Radio, a podcast from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. Each episode, we cover a wide range of topics about the pharmacy school experience, from study tips to deep dives with faculty and student pharmacists. I'm one of your hosts, Doctor Michelle Williams, assistant professor and director of academic success. 00;00;55;13 - 00;01;26;14 Stephen And I'm Stephen Woodward, marketing and communications manager, again. Today we welcome Brunella, a P3, who is a practicing pharmacist in Brazil as well as a teacher. And she came to America with her family, not speaking any English. Later she enrolled at Gatton through our second career pathway and was recently selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Aspiring Academics Program, a national initiative designed to introduce pharmacy students to careers in academic pharmacy and prepare future faculty members. 00;01;26;16 - 00;01;36;13 Stephen You can also hear a video of today's interview on our YouTube youtube.com slash at Etsu pharmacy. Let's hear more from her now. 00;01;36;16 - 00;01;54;22 Brunella Hi, my name is Brunella Martinelli De Medeiros Fiuza. I'm a two year student at Bill Get and College of Pharmacy. All I'm a I'm a prunella just so as to the the annual and I will college the pharmacy I will get an and it's you two. 00;01;54;24 - 00;01;56;01 Stephen Where are you from originally? 00;01;56;07 - 00;02;13;27 Brunella I'm from Brazil. My city name is Vitoria, in the state of Espirito Santo is a beautiful tiny island just close to the coast, in Brazil, southeast of Brazil. And it's a beautiful place to live. 00;02;14;00 - 00;02;18;04 Stephen Tell us about the journey from Brazil to Johnson City, Tennessee. 00;02;18;07 - 00;02;51;08 Brunella I lived in Brazil, most of my life, and I did my bachelor's bachelor's degree in pharmacy in Brazil. I graduated there, and I worked as a community pharmacist in Celina, compounding Pharmacy for about 7 to 8 years in total. And, after a while, my family and I decided to move to the US because my husband wanted to pursue the doctorate. 00;02;51;10 - 00;03;20;17 Brunella Here in the US. So we moved here. My husband and our son and me after I moved here. I started learning English first and then the. Because my husband was doing his doctorate in Spanish literature, we ended up meeting a lot of people from Latin America and Spain. They were in the same, course as he was. 00;03;20;20 - 00;03;46;21 Brunella So we ended up meeting a lot of people who had their first language. Their first language was Spanish. So I started learning Spanish to talk to them. And, since they were also teaching Spanish at college level, I asked them if I could sit in their classes to learn some more. And that's how I learned both English and Spanish. 00;03;46;24 - 00;03;50;20 Stephen What led you to want to become a teacher? 00;03;50;22 - 00;04;17;03 Brunella So after I learned some Spanish, I asked one of the professors from the Department of Language and Literature if I could sit in his class to learn more about literature. I always loved reading, so. And since I knew Spanish already in English, so I asked if I could sit in his class. And I really enjoyed taking, Latin American literature class. 00;04;17;05 - 00;04;40;05 Brunella And by the end of the course, he asked me if I was interested in applying for the Masters in Latin American literature. And, I was surprised because I wasn't expecting that. But then I decided to, apply. I talked to other professors, and they convinced me to apply, and they thought it would be a good fit because I loved, reading. 00;04;40;05 - 00;04;50;02 Brunella I loved learning about languages and cultures. So I applied for the masters and then I started my masters and followed with the PhD. 00;04;50;05 - 00;04;55;27 Stephen So what led to you wanting to become a pharmacist here in America and study in Johnson City? 00;04;56;00 - 00;05;24;13 Brunella So I had a lot of experience teaching Spanish while I was at graduate school. And then when my husband finished his PhD, he got a job here in Johnson City. So we moved here and, right at the beginning, when we moved here, we heard about the school in 100, and we went there and I got to the Etsu health fair, where I met some of the students and pharmacy students. 00;05;24;15 - 00;05;50;17 Brunella And one of the students were talking to me about, how important it is to have people that could speak other languages and know about other cultures, and they could relate to the, local community in tri cities, because there is not a lot of health care professionals that can speak other languages or understand other cultures. And they said, why don't you come back? 00;05;50;20 - 00;06;15;28 Brunella Why don't you go to Bill Gatton and pursue your pharm.d degree? It would be great to have, an extra person fighting with us and representing our community. So after that meeting with the students, I was volunteering as a medical interpreter at JSU health clinics, and I got to meet some of the health care professionals. 00;06;16;01 - 00;06;40;16 Brunella And they also talked to me about Bill Gatton and how great a school is. And he's one of the best college of pharmacy schools there is. And we are just right here. We were already living in Johnson City, but because of my pathway for, the changing of status, I couldn't apply, right away. I had to wait. 00;06;40;18 - 00;07;21;20 Brunella So in 2023, when we finally got it approved, I came here to talk to Mr. Ellis, and he walked with me through the pathway. All the options I had, because since I was already a pharmacist in Brazil and I already had like, my curriculum, some courses and stuff that they already have here. So he just basically walk with me, like what I needed to do in order to get my diploma recognized here by the board of pharmacy, or the option of coming to get and then pursue all their four years for the farm degree. 00;07;21;23 - 00;07;40;08 Brunella So he was like above and beyond to walk with me through that path. All the options I had, he laid down like very clearly what whatever I needed to do. So I applied for the college in the next year, in 2024. 00;07;40;10 - 00;07;42;24 Stephen So why did you want to pursue pharmacy to begin with? 00;07;42;25 - 00;08;11;16 Brunella Back in Brazil, I decided to pursue, the career as a pharmacist because I love to serve. That was like it is a calling my life to serve others. And I thought among all the career pathways, including the love for chemistry and math and serving others, I thought being a pharmacist would be a great fit for me. 00;08;11;18 - 00;08;25;26 Brunella I love the interaction with patients and getting to know them and getting to, walk with them to a better, health goal. So I just that's why I chose pharmacy as a career. 00;08;25;29 - 00;08;26;21 Stephen That's great. 00;08;26;23 - 00;08;57;05 Brunella So the transition from not being in school and going back to school was a hard one. I was already working, since I got my working permit, I went back to teach Spanish at the main campus and going back to school again was, an adaptation. It was a hard one to get back to that routine of study, you know, and sit down in a classroom instead of standing up. 00;08;57;07 - 00;09;34;11 Brunella It was a big challenge for me. And, I'm glad that I found, a great group of professors and students that were really supportive. I could find, like, every support I needed here, I got and I had, like, a great group of friends and, Doctor Williams, who is an exceptional person who helped us a lot with getting organized and Gary getting ready to study and all the schedule scheduling routines for studying. 00;09;34;13 - 00;09;54;16 Brunella She's been a great help. And, they students here, I feel like is more like a family. Not like very not competitive is more like a family. Everybody's helping everybody to, you know, to get to that goal and get our diplomas. 00;09;54;19 - 00;10;01;23 Stephen So what advice would you give someone who's been out of school for a while but wants to come back and pursue pharmacy. 00;10;01;25 - 00;10;33;01 Brunella You know, an advice I would give to a nontraditional student to go back to school is to first get your schedule ready. And, be organized and try to, make sure you have time to study, but also to have time to relax, because it is stressful, because you have to study all the time. And sometimes you have other responsibilities like family and kids. 00;10;33;03 - 00;10;50;26 Brunella And it's it is hard. I'm not going to lie. It is challenging. But I would say if you have a great support group that's been very, very helpful. That's that's great. If you have a support group and if you get organized, you can do it. 00;10;50;28 - 00;10;54;22 Stephen So what do you want to do when you graduate? 00;10;54;24 - 00;11;21;20 Brunella What I help to do when I graduate is continue to serve my community, especially the Latino community and the underserved communities around the tri cities area. And I really hope I can be an asset to them. You know, knowing that I can speak more than one language and being able to relate to them as, someone like, not from here. 00;11;21;22 - 00;11;29;08 Brunella Maybe this could be, what they need, but I just hope I can serve them the best way they can. 00;11;29;10 - 00;11;48;23 Stephen Well, Brunella thank you for coming on the show, and we wish you the best. Thanks for listening to White Coat Radio. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and leave this review. To learn more about Etsu Bill Gatton College Pharmacy, visit us at Etsu dot edu slash pharmacy or follow us on social media at Etsu pharmacy. We'll see you next time.  

“You shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before me regularly.” (vs 30)These instructions about bread, and following instructions about a golden lampstand, must have seemed strange to Moses and Israel, and can seem strange even to us today—until we see how much they point to Christ!

Producer leadership sits at the center of this episode of the Sorghum State Podcast. Hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York sit down with Andy Hineman of Dighton, President of the Kansas Sorghum Producers Association, and Brant Peterson of Johnson City, Chairman of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, for a conversation on what it takes to lead from the producer's prospective.Hineman and Peterson discuss their operations and leadership roles and explain the distinct but complementary roles of KSP and the Commission, marking 50 years since the Association helped establish the commission structure in the 1970s. The two also revisit their shared start in Syngenta's Leadership at Its Best program and how checkoff dollars and policy decisions translate back to the farmgate.

— In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. We're constantly chasing the next task, the next notification, the next destination, often forgetting that some of life's greatest healing happens when we simply slow down and pay attention. But what if one of the most powerful practices for reducing stress, restoring mental clarity, and reconnecting with a deeper sense of peace wasn't another productivity hack—but simply spending intentional time among the treesToday, we're exploring the beautiful practice of forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku—a gentle invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse ourselves in nature through our senses. We'll talk about the growing science behind this practice, how it supports our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, and why slowing down may be one of the most profound pathways to joy. Valeria sits with Amanda Chapman   — She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997 and has worked with people from all walks of life and ages from diverse backgrounds.  Amanda is also a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy; a Certified Heart Math Practitioner; a Certified Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapist; and a Certified Life Coach, with a specialty in Spiritual Direction. Amanda currently offers both counseling and nature-based services through a branch of Elizabethton Counseling and Arts Center, located at Shakti in the Mountains, in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Within her practice, Amanda specializes in what she calls Psycho-Spiritual Counseling, a blend of traditional psychotherapy or "talk therapy", outdoor or nature connection experiences, and spiritual direction or guidance. In addition to her counseling services, Amanda offers seasonal forest bathing experiences, which are guided nature walks, inspired by the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku," an outdoor practice that opens doors for physical and mental system regulation and relaxation and a reconnection to Mother Earth.  Amanda also offers workshops and facilitates community talks on various subjects, such as Spiritual Awakenings, How to Age with Grace and Gusto, the Hidden Powers of the Highly Sensitive Person, Animal Communication, and Embracing the Inner Child. She also hosts and guides a local monthly group that explores the nature of reality and spirituality.  Amanda's personal story of spiritual awakening will be coming out in a soon-to-be published nonfiction anthology, What Happened Next: Stories of Life Altering Encounters, and she is currently working on her memoir.  Amanda is a proud native of her community and loves sharing the magic of what nature and spirit can do for our hearts, bodies, and minds. When not working, Amanda can be found spending time with her granddaughter or just sitting in silence in her backyard woods, listening to the birds and watching the deer and squirrels, and the occasional neighborhood bear.  To learn more about Amanda Chapman and her work, please visit: https://www.oneforestworld.com/

Tate is joined by head coach David Pack to discuss the Franklin Christian Academy Falcons' major 42–27 road win against Providence Academy in Johnson City. Game Highlights and Offensive Momentum: The Falcons secured a hard-fought victory after falling behind early, highlighting standout performances from running back Lionel Brooks, who rushed for nearly 300 yards and five touchdowns (including an 80-yard score), and strong play from the offensive line. Freshman Quarterback Resilience: The conversation covered the performance of freshman quarterback Payton Weyman, who navigated a tough matchup despite managing a lingering foot injury, alongside contributions from freshman Liam Procop and key defensive plays by King Boggs. Coaching Staff and Growth: Coach Pack reflected on the team's ongoing development, the challenges of handling both adversity and success, and the upcoming matchup at home against Ezell-Harding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God now begins to give instructions for the building of the tabernacle—and there is an incredible amount of imagery that points to the gospel of Jesus!

Episode OverviewWhat happens to a Southwest Virginia smallmouth fishery when storm after storm rolls through a watershed for weeks on end? On this Southwest Virginia Fishing Report from The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash checks in with guide and writer Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing for a late-summer update on a region caught in a relentless rain pattern, with flash floods dumping 6 to 7 inches of rain in an hour on parts of the watershed while the New River holds up comparatively well thanks to its lake-fed flows. Reilly breaks down how he reads clarity river by river and tributary by tributary rather than trusting a single gauge, and why the New River's roughly 95 percent lake-water makeup gives him options even when stream flow numbers spike. The conversation moves into an unusual bright spot for the fishery: several years of strong smallmouth recruitment have produced an abundance of 0 to 3 year old fish in the 11 to 12 inch range, but a noticeable gap in the 12 to 15 inch numbers class, meaning bigger streamers and bugs are drawing pecks from undersized fish rather than solid hookups on true numbers fish. Reilly and Cash also look ahead to the seasonal transition bearing down on the region, with smallmouth season winding down over the next month to six weeks, musky bookings already filling for November and December and striper season deposits coming in for the spring run. It is a practical, conditions-first snapshot for anglers planning a Southwest Virginia trip around shifting water and a fishery in transition.Key TakeawaysHow to read water clarity on a tributary-by-tributary basis rather than trusting a single regional gauge when a watershed is hit by scattered stormsWhy the New River's largely lake-fed flow gives anglers a clarity advantage over tributary-driven systems even when overall stream flow spikesWhy an unusually strong multi-year smallmouth spawn has created a numbers gap, with plenty of small fish but fewer 12 to 15 inch bass than normalWhen to expect the seasonal shift from smallmouth to musky in Southwest VirginiaWhy booking musky, striper and smallmouth trips well in advance matters as Reilly's calendar fills a year or more outTechniques & Gear CoveredReilly's late-summer program currently leans on moving-water tactics suited to diminished clarity and elevated flows, including streamer fishing and aggressive topwater presentations on cloudy, rainy days. He notes that with the current numbers-class gap, fishing bigger streamers and bugs sized for mature smallmouth is producing more short pecks from undersized fish than solid hookups. On the highest-water days, Reilly will fish well past the flow range most anglers consider viable, targeting mid-river slack water and bank structure where fish concentrate once flows push two to three times normal CFS.Locations & SpeciesThe report centers on the New River in Southwest Virginia, where smallmouth bass are the primary late-summer target and the New's largely lake-fed flow gives the system a clarity edge over tributary-driven waters even during heavy rain events. Conditions have been shaped by a stretch of intense, localized storms moving through the Johnson City to Wytheville corridor, producing everything from blown-out tributary water to sections holding good clarity on the same day. Reilly also flags the upcoming seasonal shift, with musky fishing picking up through the New River system from November into winter and a spring striper run drawing early bookings as smallmouth season winds down.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredHow do you find fishable water on the New River during a heavy rain pattern?Reilly watches radar and tributary-specific conditions rather than treating the watershed as one system, since some tributaries blow out quickly while the main New River can stay comparatively clear. Because roughly 95 percent of the New River's flow originates from lake water upstream, the system tends to hold clarity better than more tributary-fed rivers even when overall stream flow numbers rise sharply.Why are anglers getting short strikes on big smallmouth flies right now?Several consecutive years of strong spawning success have filled the river with 0 to 3 year old smallmouth in the 11 to 12 inch range, while the 12 to 15 inch numbers class that anglers normally target with bigger flies is thin this year. The result is a lot of pecks and grabs from fish too small to get the hook, since standard bigger-fly tactics are sized for the missing age class rather than the abundant younger fish.How high is too high to fish the New River with flies?Reilly will fish flows well beyond what most anglers consider viable, including stretches at two to three times the typical CFS range for good fishing, though success rates can drop noticeably at those extremes. At very high flows the fish concentrate into mid-river slack water and bank structure, which can still produce opportunities if anglers focus their presentations there.When does Southwest Virginia transition from smallmouth to musky season?Reilly expects a fairly abrupt seasonal shift over the next month to six weeks as smallmouth fishing wraps up and musky season ramps into November and December. His musky calendar is already booking well into the winter months, alongside early deposits for the following spring's striper run.Related ContentS8, Ep 54 - Weathering the Storm: Matt Reilly on Adapting to Summer Fishing ConditionsS8, Ep 46 - Low Water, Big Bugs: Matt Reilly's Southwest Virginia Fishing UpdateS8, Ep 59 - Pennsylvania Smallmouth Report: Captain Brian Shumaker's Late Summer StrategiesView all Southwest Virginia Fishing Reports with Matt ReillyConnect with Our GuestFollow Matt on Instagram.Follow the ShowFollow The Articulate Fly on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and YouTube.Follow our Substack newsletter for episode updates, tips and resources.Support the ShowShop through our Amazon link to support the podcast.Join our Patreon community to support the show.If you are in the industry and need help getting unstuck, learn more about our consulting options.Subscribe & AdvertiseSubscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast app.Think our community is a good fit for your brand? 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Kevin Sommers shares his journey from corporate sales to founding Some Apparel in Johnson City, Tennessee. He discusses fashion trends, store experiences, and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs in the retail space.Resources: https://shopsomeapparel.com/Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests

“… and they saw the God of Israel.” Imagine this. The Bible's descriptions of God in this scripture are, in a sense, frustrating, as they don't describe much. Fire, feet, and a “pavement of sapphire stone”. Yet, it may be saying more than we realize.

In this episode, May McNeil shares her journey from Portland to Johnson City, her passion for community-building through her boutique West of May, and her insights on fashion, entrepreneurship, and local development.West of May website: https://www.shopwestofmay.comBuy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests

A fascinating portion of scripture as God promises the Israelites that he will send an angel to them who will bring them into the place He has prepared for them. And he promises to drive out the Canaanites “little by little”. But at the same time, he warns them again: do not bow before the Canaanite gods and carry out their practices.How does this relate to our call and our own exodus?

Pastor Mattie returns from sabbatical with a reintroduction — his own story, from a father who broke cycles of poverty and addiction in one generation, to a college dorm where God met him mid-argument, to ten years of touring the world with a band, to a living room in Johnson City where a church was born. Seven years later, neither he nor The Altar are what they once were. This Sunday he traces the thread of God's faithfulness through each step.Support the show

We're looking at the ordinances in Exodus where God speaks to Israel about how to implement the Law. And we're going to find that some of these laws are very difficult for us to grasp in the twenty-first century!Does God condone slavery? If we don't know how to look at these scriptures, we might think so! But there is more going on…

We've covered the Ten Commandments, and we now move into further explanation of what they all mean for the nation of Israel.It's at this point that many readers skip until the action starts up again. But yet here we will begin to see pointers to Christ!

Examining the last three Ten Commandments.“You shall not steal.“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.“You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's.”Also, we say farewell to Blaine & Rose Schwartz as they head to Alaska!

Cold openWelcome to the Treatment Funhouse…First room. Guy in a jumpsuit, “We gotta strap ya in.” He waves at a chair. “Safety,” he says in a bored voice.So you sit. You really want… something… different in your miserable life.[Brief music]Suddenly he snaps manacles on your wrists. Then behind you he grabs a blowtorch…[music]IntroThis is AutisticAF Out Loud, Season 7, episode 1. Today, I find moments of joy… after some brutal ones.Like Leonard Cohen sang in Suzanne, “among the garbage and the flowers.”I'm Johnny Profane. Startled awake. Taking a new direction. And writing a neurodivergent autobiography… out loud.Content note: Mentions abuse, trauma, suicidality... and dark humor.Just one autistic elder's voice. Raw.3 fragments from my free archive, autisticaf.me… I'll tell you more at the break.[music]Welcome to the Treatment FunhouseBeing trapped in the medical model of autism for decades?Imagine an elaborate carnival funhouse… the kind that's a maze. You gotta find your way out. But…This one's got a horror theme.The sign outside… “23 Mirrored Rooms That Will Change Your Life… Forever!”Never saw that before.So you stand in the long wait line. That, naturally, doubles back on itself. Many times.Finally, you belly up to the barker's ticket window. Start to scan the price board.“125 bucks?” You cry out.“You wanna change yer life, kid? Whatchya think it would cost?”So you sigh. You think…You need… different. You fork over.First room. Guy in a jumpsuit, “We gotta strap ya in.” He waves at the chair. “Safety,” he says in a bored voice.So you sit. You really want… well, something… different in your miserable life.Suddenly, he snaps manacles on your wrists. Then behind you, he grabs a blowtorch.You see this scene reflected in all the mirrors. In detail. Enhanced by all your grisly memories.You protest. “What the actual fuck.”“Trust me. This is the latest research. Sure as hell gonna change your life.” That smile. Thin. Cold. Professional. “We got paying customers outside. Lined up. Waiting to get inside. You in… or out.”You reflect on your miserable life. You nod.Then he slowly, methodically works you over. A light burn here. Another there. Starting at your feet. Working upwards.You scream. You cry. You plead. You evade. You bargain. Not a word out of Jumpsuit Guy.And… the only way you can block out the terror reflected in those mirrors?Close your eyes…He finishes. He unshackles you. Helps you up as you tremble. Guides you efficiently to the door.“Next room. Room of Knives. Yer gonna love it,” he laughs.“Just 22 to go.” Leans in… conspiratorially. Whispers in my ear…“Wait til the Meds room. Everybody talks about the Meds Room.”Beat.“If you make it there.”musicInterludeOkay, then. A fun little… metaphor. Now… some dark reality. Family… and professionals… tossed off what I was going through in my late teens as “immaturity.” Something I'd age out of. Totally ignoring all the red danger flags of the coming disaster.Quick side note. Some folks wrote you couldn't read articles. Multiple platform problems… demands you subscribe… pestering friends, even if they used a“free” link.I heard ya . So, I built my free personal archive at autisticaf.me. No paywall. No ads to piss ya off. All free & shareable… on me.You'll find more pieces like this next one… there. — The Autistic Treatment Funhouse, Room of ExamsThey Called It Immaturity. They Missed Everything.Content note: This is the tough one I mentioned. With the brutal flowers.Look, first of all… This is not the beginning of a poor-me story.This is a story of how I found moments of joy… and darkness… in my autistic life. Like Leonard Cohen sang in Suzanne, “among the garbage and the flowers.”But I found dark humor... every where.1972 was a hell of a summer… Room 1I first sought a diagnosis at 19. Following suicide attempt #1.I was driving after dark. Which I wasn't supposed to do… new family rule.See, I'd damaged our car the week before, making a hasty turn into our driveway near Jumping Deer Road in Katonah. Hit the damn stone wall on the way in.This was Westchester County, NY. Local code only allowed a nano break between the 18th-Century stones guarding our yard. Colonial heritage or something… masking slave labor.I'm in the doghouse. With parents already skeptical about letting me go to college. Not “mature” enough.Yet, when the hood and fender are finally fixed? They drop me off on a muggy, hazy June night. Out in the boonies at the old Amawak Service Center on Route 202.“Pick it up and bring it home. No side stops.” Then they instruct me, “Be… careful.” Rolling their collective 4 eyes.I pull out, then wait. The light's gotta change at the 4-lane intersection with Route 35 before I can head home.The light turns green. I go into a weird space in my head. There's… there's some reason I shouldn't turn left… yet… But I watch myself shrug, flick my signal switch, and turn. Right into two lanes of accelerating traffic coming right at me.Don't remember much more. Just the red, don't-turn-yet-idiot arrow. Staring at me brightly… through the windshield that used to be there.I survived. That classic, white 1965 Mustang… didn't. Barely street legal, 271-horse V8 under the hood. Maybe the most collectible American car of all time.A hand-me-down gift to our family from my father's father. Who bragged, “I had to jew the dealer down from 5 grand,” back when he bought it new in '65. A lot of money then.Um, things got tense at home.“You are responsible for your own actions. You are the cause here.”Parental meeting time.“Uh, I don't know what happened.” I couldn't stand these “meetings.” So many in my childhood. This was maybe the worst of all.“I don't know. It… it... just happened.”Making my parents even more furious. These were avid Ayn Rand readers. And my grandfather? He slept beside an orderly nightstand. Mein Kampf tucked tightly in its tidy drawer. My dead father's voice echoes coldly in my mind still. “You are responsible for your own actions. You are the cause here.” But, I stumble on. Making things worse… in my way.“Something's wrong. I don't know what. I'm having horrible visions. Hitting people with the car as I drive by. Hitting their bodies… bones…” I trail off. Into stony silence, I say, “And now something weird happened. I think… I think… maybe I should see a doctor…”Next thing I know, I'm sitting in front of a Westchester County caseworker. Cuz my parents felt a psychologist or private therapist cost too much.I had no idea what I was feeling… much less why.The intake experience was horrific.I felt… badgered.She called it… delicately. “Maybe the accident looked like an attempt to… maybe… harm yourself?” But she continued with a sledgehammer.“I know you have a secret you want to tell me.” Rinse, repeat… Rinse, repeat…I wanted so badly to please her. But had no idea what I was feeling… much less why.Worse yet? There were things I didn't want to tell her. Darker than the physical or sexual abuse she was probably check-listing. Things a traumatized kid might do… himself.I never went back. I told my parents I was uncomfortable talking to her.My dad rocked back in his dark, maple, Early American dining room chair. “Fine. That's your choice.”He paused. Looking directly at my mother as he said to me, “I can see you won't speak to this counselor. I see no reason to look for another for you to talk to. Your decision.”And that was that.We were all dying for freedom.Finally at 63, a psychologist specializing in autism gave me another name, Alexithymia.He said a lot of autistics can know something is wrong. But not know what. And baptized me, Autism Spectrum Disorder… with a side of ADHD.2016 was a good year. A damn fine year.But 1972 was a summer from hell.The last US troops shipped home, fleeing Viet Nam. Palestinians massacred Israelis at the Olympics. My father died that August. The week after he molested me for the last time.We were all dying for freedom.[music]Cuz… if you don't know us… how ya gonna love us.InterludeOkay. Here's the last frag I toss… today. Let's end with joyful moments. Among the dark. Let's end with survival.See, I'm giving you these fragments of my life…Cuz… if you don't know us… how ya gonna love us.And this is part of me, too…[music]I Don't Think I Had a “Personality” as a KidI was busy finding Infinity in a burnt-off ant leg…This one brings home the stakes.The moments of joy along the way… that drew a line under what could have been. Not if they fixed me. But maybe what all of our children could be.If we just listen to them. And support what they say they need.“What are you doing…?”My mother's voice was sharp.I'm lying spreadeagled on the backyard grass, face down.“I've called you three times.” Annoyed. “WHAT are you doing…?”I don't know it in Second Grade… But I have difficulties shifting attention when I'm lost in thought…I try to focus my ears…Then think back,review my short-term memory,and replay the last few moments.Trying to hear and translate anything she might have said while I'm in my private thought bubble…Already at 7, this process of “rehearsing” or “rewinding the tape” to interpret what's going on? It's an automatic, constant routine when I'm around… well, people.Checking for verbal mistakes, missed cues… Just trying to understand, what's going on…?So I'm still trying to sort it out,choose words carefully to explain,clearing my throat,moving my sleeping tongue,loosening my jaw,getting ready to speak…“HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!”“Umm… Nothing…?” Close as I come to a lie at that age.I've been lying in the grass for an hour or so, exploring with my new magnifying glass.See, there was this great hobby shop in Johnson City. It had all kinds of cool science “toys.” And I had saved my 50-cent allowance for weeks to buy a “Real, hand-held, magnifying glass  —  made with ALL-METAL handle!!”I was entranced.Examining grass leaves, dew drops, and…Ants.Dozens of ants. One after another.Legs.Antennae.Mandibles.Eyes.Guiltily burning off the occasional leg with focused sunlight…Endless fascination…I was in the flow…“Okay. Whatever you are doing…” I wait for the command I know will end my timeless bliss… “Stop doing it. It's time for lunch.”I sigh. Roll over.And. Trudge. In.Hardly sounds like abuse, right…..??Imagine that last, delicious dream you're enjoying as you drowse in a warm snuggly bed… when you don't have to get up…My autistic joys are hard to explain to another person.Pretty much ANY non-autistic person.And trying to… drags me into Deep Philosophical Waters…Imagine that last, delicious dream you're enjoying as you drowse in a warm snuggly bed on a lazy Saturday morning when you don't have to get up…And someone screams, “GET UP!”Eyes pop open. Instantly. You're so startled, for a minute… you have no idea where you are, what you're doing, the time of day, the season…Now… imagine that… if you can…Every. Damn. Day. Many, many, MANY times a day… Every single day of your childhood.Torture.Being startled out of the flow? It's like that.Capisce? Ya dig? Feel me?That's as close as I can think of to explain my moments of autistic flow.Or, better yet, my autistic joys.That same joy you seeon an autistic kid's faceas he dances endlesslyin a sprinkler in the sun…If I had to guess, this is precisely what Being in the Moment, in the Now, maybe even Zen Satori…Mean.Gradually as I aged, these blissful moments became fewer and fewer…Now, that's all preamble to what I really wanna talk about…Here's the deal on Flow…I think that's where I spent most of my time as a young kid.When I wasn't interacting with family, a few schoolmates, parents, one teacher a year… the few humans I let into my life back then.And that time alone… Endlessly exploring, learning, feeling, being… was…Wordless delight.Gradually as I aged, these blissful moments became fewer and fewer… further and further and further apart… nearly gone…First, I was forced into a school system… That I was clearly not wired for.Rigid.Lockstep.Regimented.Regulated.BORING.No Free Time.To simply… explore.Later, of course, it got MUCH worse. Jobs, relationships, finances… Life in Modern Adult America.Like when I founded Unix World magazine. I was so high on the concept and the joy of process… My inner vision won us awards our first year. Western Publishing Association Best New Publication and Best Issue. Beating out Macworld and PC World.Yeah. We won awards. A couple months after I was fired from my own mag. Fired because… in my autistic mind… the game was Create the Most Amazing Publication… Ever.But the whole time, the world was shouting that it was Make the Most Money You Can… Right Now.Snake eyes. I lost.My natural state, left alone to my own devices? Wandering from moment to moment of… fascination.Now, I have some personal speculation to get off my chest.First… I don't think I had a native personality when I was a kid…At least not as bell-curve average humans understand a personality.My natural state, left alone to my own devices? Wandering from moment to moment of fascination. No motivations. No intentions. No (verbal) thought…So… I was either happy exploring in the fields… or with my chemistry set in the basement… or catching polliwogs in Spring pools…Or I was forced to don my “personality.”In other words,the language,facial expressions,body language,polite responses,social lies,and predictable actionsthat humans think of as “personality”…and that social contact demands.Which is so natural for most humans, they aren't even aware of it.Even though they must have it from me… to feel safe.But, for me, “personality” was likebeing dragged out of my comfy pajamas,forced intothe worst, most cumbersome, restrictive, awkward, embarrassing winter coat,ear muffs,muffler,heavy snow boots,and mittensyour mother ever stuffed you intoto shove you onto that bus to kindergarten…And “personality” still is suffocating. Today. In my 70s. Ten years after diagnosed as autistic and ADHD.Especially, “fun times”… They're the real killers.Parties.Intimate conversations…Shudder... Family holidays? So nightmarish, I wrote the 7-page narrative poem sneaking my mother's creepy g-d on high.These are all times I must adopt my “personality.” You know, to survive. No matter how much “fun” they're supposed to be.What pros call “masking”? Really nothing more than exhausting habits of behavior & speech. That I must shroud myself in. Like an embalmed mummy. Just so it's easy for other humans… to feel “comfortable” around me.Not an essential Self. Just, ya know, “personality.”Certainly not me. Nothing comfortable about it.I'm going to hazard a guess.Which may be narcissistic delusion… Flow seems awfully close to what the Buddha described as experiencing “no-self” vs. the “conditioned mind.”From at least age 2 on, I clearly remember lucid dreaming and long periods of time spent without verbal thought of any kind. Just perceiving, in awe and wonder…EVERYTHING.Until I had to interact with humans. Any humans. Even those I was required… to “love.”And donning the “personality”? The joy collapsed. Fast as a quantum waveform when you try to measure it. Not into pain…Collapsing into an all-absorbing effort.Intellectualizing every word,gesture,tone of voice of my own…Then interpreting all those of each and every human I was with at the time…and THEN determining precisely the right word,tone of voice,facial expression,and body attitude to project back…all at the same timeTo avoid being in trouble.Because I was… Bad.And I had to protect everyone around me from that.Every. Single. Second…And even at a young age, a growing sense of the need to protect others…From me.Because I was different. Because I hurt people without understanding. Because I acted as if I were “arrogant”… etc., etc.Like two divorces. Cuz I could be amazing for 3 to 6 months. Caring. Fun as hell. Then fall into deep depressions and work burnouts. Cuz I couldn't handle that much intimacy. Hell, that much time alone with another human…Because I was… Bad.And I had to protect everyone around me from that.Every. Single. Second… That I am with another human.Except very young children. And of course, animals… Since I was… 4 years old.Now since diagnosis, I found a few tricks.In 2019 when I first started writing about my autism, I was all about lists. Trying to “help” others. Took me a year or two to realize we are… every one of us autists… different. Different lives. Different needs and goals. Different survival skills.So I'm only an “expert” on my own life. Even if I am the only expert on that there is.Your mileage certainly will vary.But for me? My autistic life is not about “getting better.” Or fixing me. It's about knowing who I truly am. And what I truly need. Doing what I can to meet those needs.Then being… me.So I moved to the Country…Living in the trailer across the courtyardFrom my third, loving wifeWhere I can reduce sensory overload.Reduce the number of humans I talk with To only folks I feel comfortable around.And stopped failing at jobs I was never built to do.But I… now… can pursue those things that have brought me joy since childhood.Spending unstructured, unmeasured time on any of my passions…walking in the wildest Nature I have access to,baking bread,fermenting pickles,gardening,deep-focus while replaying a favorite movie… that seventh time,illustrating,writing,playing music,researching world events….so, so many others.When I pursue a “special interest”… alone? Sometimes it's nearly orgasmic… In fact, I've redefined my understanding of my passions.They're not a forbidden pleasure. A shameful quirk. Something I “waste time on” when there's nothing more important to do.They are my gateway to Bliss, Satori, Oneness… Maybe even whatever God is… or Isn't…I'm not talking toxic positivity. My autistic joys aren't some advanced spiritual state I've achieved in my 70s. And now, suddenly… I'm here to tell you how to make everything okay. And talk you into buying your 5th NEW self-help system on the way out the door.But my joys are moments of love and happiness sprinkled through most of my days. Between meltdowns and burnouts. And some average life.They are my reason for Being.There are just NOT 7 Easy Things that Successful Autistics Do…That Will Change My Life Forever.There's just living complex… and in the end… wild autistic life.being old & autistic ain't so bad.losing inhibitions.some of which protected me from…Life.freedom turns out to be pain…and joy…in superposition.until maybe they annihilate you.Notes from the bardobefore the bardoI learned a lot that Spring afternoon on the lawn in Johnson City.I saw Infinity in a burnt-off ant leg.And, eventually… I went for it.[music]OutroNow you know. So... there ya go.This project is consuming me. In that good, auDHD passionate way. Cuz your response keeps me going.If it meant something to you… I bet you know someone else it will mean something to. Share it.Everything's free at autisticaf.me. For everyone. 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The Ten Commandments—especially the third and fourth—are not merely rules but the fruit of a heart that loves God. They call us to reorient our hearts toward Him, remembering our identity as His representatives and His role as our ultimate provider. Misusing God's name is less about specific words and more about dishonoring Him through our actions, while remembering the Sabbath means ceasing our own striving to trust in His finished work and provision, cultivating a posture of gratitude.

Send us Fan MailOne radio message can turn a “safe” stop into a hunt. Jack tries to get through the night inside an abandoned Dunkin' Donuts near Johnson City with his supplies, his chickens, and Mr. Rogers at his side, but something feels off about Matt and Lisa from the start. He keeps moving gear, hiding rifles, and doing that quiet survival math we all dread: who's watching, who's armed, and what's the fastest way out if the room turns on you. If you like post-apocalyptic survival fiction with realistic gear, hard choices, and escalating consequences tied to a militia threat, “Change of Plans” delivers. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the series.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Hour 2 of June 26, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about Tennessee dropping in this year's Director's Cup standings and why. Then, he goes through comments from Butch Jones on Thursday about his time at Tennessee. Also, he talks about a Johnson City native who is getting his chance in the NBA Summer League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andrei Sigunov is a PhD candidate in experimental psychology from ETSU. He moved to the US 8 years ago and initially did not plan to pursue an academic degree. Finishing his bachelor's in Psychology in Moscow, he first made music, then attempted to go to med. school, and now doing behavioral neuroscience. As of now, Andrei works on the dissertation and is passionate about teaching and research. In his free time, Andrei makes fun and educational content on social media and also competes for bodybuilding shows.Connect with Andrei on Social Media: @you_cancallme_andrei or the link https://www.instagram.com/you_cancallme_andrei/Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

Send us Fan MailThe road north looks quiet until you start reading the clues: abandoned cars left like traps, exits blocked on purpose, and an armored truck ripped open on the highway with coins still glittering in the grass. We're riding with Jack and his dog Mr. Rogers as they roll into the outskirts of Johnson City, searching for one simple thing that now feels impossible: a safe place to sleep.  Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Dan Martin has spent 14 years climbing the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system — from Short Season Rookie ball in Johnson City to Triple-A Memphis. This year, he made the jump to the major league staff in St. Louis.In this episode, Dan reflects on his first season in the big leagues, the journey it took to get there, and what day-to-day life looks like as a major league athletic trainer. He also opens up about managing work-life balance during the demanding MLB season and shares advice for athletic training students looking to break into professional baseball.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com. 

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Episode OverviewIn this East Tennessee Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash checks in with guide Ellis Ward for an early-summer conditions update focused on the Watauga River tailwater. After a dry spring that kept anglers grinding through tough conditions, a stretch of rain and rising water has Ellis bullish on what's ahead: bigger flows, off-color water, and the full slate of techniques that make East Tennessee tailwaters unique. He covers the current Watauga generation schedule (six days a week, five hours of afternoon generation), how that release window shapes a full-day float, and why the combination of streamers, dry fly fishing to rising trout, and mousing after dark makes summer his favorite time of year to be on the water. Ellis also discusses the browns that have been showing up even through the tough conditions — fish in the 24-inch range with a handful over two feet — and a striper in the 34–35 inch class that made it to the boat. The deeper thread of the conversation is mindset: Ellis draws a direct parallel between hunting big brown trout on streamers and musky fishing, emphasizing patience, sustained focus, team mechanics in the boat, and the discipline of forming good habits before a big fish shows. His approach to dry flies gets equal attention, with a nuanced breakdown of how he thinks about hackle, CDC, and the meniscus — treating dry flies as micro topwater rather than fixed imitations.Key TakeawaysHow the Watauga River's afternoon generation schedule structures a productive full-day float that can include streamers, dry fly fishing to risers, and mousing after dark.Why approaching big brown trout on streamers through the lens of musky fishing — managing expectations, maintaining focus, and working as a team — produces fish that pure numbers-chasing won't.How to distinguish the post-spawn streamer fishery (low-feedback, high-consequence encounters with giant fish) from the early-summer streamer bite when 20 or more fish in the boat per day becomes realistic.Why the visual feedback of rising trout makes dry fly fishing a productive mental reset within a streamer-focused float, keeping anglers sharp throughout the day.How to think about dry fly construction in terms of water contact — CDC touch points versus hackle touch points, emerger versus floating presentations — rather than vise aesthetics.When moon selection matters for night mousing on tailwaters and why the hook set on a mousing fish is a fundamentally different skill than a streamer or dry fly hook set.Techniques & Gear CoveredThis episode covers a multi-technique summer tailwater program built around the Watauga River generation schedule. Ellis describes the float structure in detail: streamer fishing for the first several hours, pausing for risers whenever the dry fly opportunity presents itself, then transitioning to mousing as light fades — a full-day arc that demands different focus and mechanics at each stage. On streamers, Ellis fishes seven-weight setups with smaller trout flies rather than musky-scale patterns, emphasizing presentation discipline (getting the fly three inches from the bank when necessary), sustained team focus, and strip-set timing over fly size or flash. His dry fly breakdown centers on how materials actually sit on the water: he favors CDC for its hundreds of micro touch points holding the fly at the meniscus, contrasting it with the louder, fewer contact points of rooster hackle, and notes that many flies riding low in the surface are effectively fishing as emergers regardless of how they look in the vise. Mousing is treated as a patience game similar to streamer fishing, with moon phase factoring into session planning and requiring a hook set distinct from both streamers and dry flies. Ellis also notes bucktail availability through his website, elliswardflies.com, as musky conditions improve with returning rain.Locations & SpeciesThe primary fishery discussed is the Watauga River tailwater in East Tennessee, based out of Johnson City. Ellis also guides on the South Holston River, referenced briefly in the context of his broader East Tennessee tailwater program. Both systems are classic Tennessee tailwaters — dam-controlled flows with temperature-stabilized water that supports year-round trout fishing distinct from freestone or western tailwater fisheries. The main target species are brown trout, with multiple fish in the 24-inch range mentioned and a handful over two feet even through a difficult low-water spring. The episode also notes a 34–35 inch striper landed a couple weeks prior. Ellis mentions returning to musky fishing once water conditions improve following recent rain — a species he has been sidelined from during the spawn and low-water period. The early-summer window discussed (late May through July) is framed as some of the most consistent streamer action of the year, with the post-spawn bite giving way to days where 20 or more fish in the boat on streamers is achievable.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredHow does the Watauga River generation schedule affect how you structure a full day of guided fishing?Ellis builds the float around the generation window: five hours of afternoon generation, six days a week. This gives the boat several hours of fishable water in the morning before generation kicks in, a streamer window as levels rise and off-color water comes through, and then the opportunity to stay on the water into darkness for mousing as levels drop back out. The generation schedule effectively writes the day's agenda, and Ellis treats each phase as a distinct technique opportunity rather than fighting the releases.How is hunting big brown trout on streamers similar to musky fishing, and why does that mindset matter?Ellis draws a direct parallel: big browns on streamers require the same patience, sustained focus, and expectation management that musky fishing demands. Unlike an indicator rig where the feedback is constant, streamer fishing can go hours between meaningful encounters, and the moment your concentration lapses is typically when a fish shows. He treats large browns the way he would treat a musky — working the boat as a team, identifying specific water to target, maintaining good habits throughout the day rather than only when a fish is behind the fly.What is the difference between the post-spawn streamer bite and the early-summer streamer bite in East Tennessee?Post-spawn (January–February) is a low-feedback, high-consequence game: you may go four or five hours without a follow, but the fish you do see could be jaw-dropping in size, and its appearance has nothing to do with the overall bite. Early summer shifts that dynamic significantly — fish are active, untargeted, and on a good day Ellis is putting 20 or more in the boat on streamers, with the realistic chance that a 26 or 27-inch brown shows up in a session where you've already seen a lot of fish. The two windows require similar discipline but very different expectation-setting.How does Ellis think about dry fly construction for tailwater fishing?Rather than tying for appearance in the vise, Ellis focuses on how each material interacts with the surface. He favors CDC for its density of micro touch points — potentially hundreds or thousands of tiny fibers holding the fly at the meniscus — compared to the louder but fewer contact points of rooster hackle. He notes that many "dry flies" are functionally fishing as emergers, sitting partly in the surface film, and that understanding where the fly actually sits (and what happens when you skate or move it) is more valuable than visual realism at the vise. He treats dry flies as micro topwater, with the same attention to presentation and action he applies to streamers.When does mousing become a priority in Ellis's summer guiding program, and what makes it different from streamer fishing?Ellis starts mousing as water drops and light fades at the end of a float, and he selects sessions in part around moon phase, particularly when dedicating a multi-hour block to it. The technique shares streamer fishing's grind-and-patience arc — long stretches without action punctuated by high-consequence eats — but the hook set is fundamentally different and requires practice to execute correctly. He describes August and September as the window when he becomes "chirpier" about mousing specifically, though the summer program already incorporates mousing as the third act of a streamer-and-dry-fly day.Related ContentS7, Ep 14: The Streamer Playbook: Tips and Tactics for Targeting Big Trout in East Tennessee with Ellis WardS7, Ep 32: Swim Flies and Trout Tactics: An East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis WardS7, Ep 45: Navigating the Waters: Streamers and Strategies in East Tennessee with Ellis WardS6, Ep 98: Navigating Late Summer Waters and Mousing Tactics with Ellis...

“The Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.” (Exodus 17:16.)The battles with giants begin.

In this insightful interview, Georgiana Paolillo, an OCD and anxiety specialist, shares her journey from New York City to Johnson City, Tennessee. She discusses the nature of OCD, its misconceptions, treatment options including CBT and exposure response prevention, and how mental health care can be tailored to individual needs.Connect with Georgiana: @gcp_anxiety_specialist (insta & tiktok) Georgiana C. Paolillo, LMHC (facebook)website: gcpcounseling.com Bio:Georgiana specializes in empirically supported treatments for OCD and related disorders.  She has trained and worked, treating the OCD population, beginning in 2017. Most recently, she was the Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program for OCD & related anxiety disorders at New York Anxiety Treatment in New York, New York. After relocating to Johnson City in August 2024, Georgiana opened a practice in downtown Johnson City, treating OCD & related severe anxiety disorders.  She offers individual and group therapy to patients in Tennessee and New York; virtual and in-person options are available.Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

1964: The Breaking Point...How a Texas President Helped Reshape American Politics Forever There are years in American history that feel less like moments… and more like fault lines. 1964 was one of them. It was the year the old political order began to crack. Not overnight.Not all at once.But in ways we are still living with today. And at the center of it all stood a Texan. Lyndon B. Johnson Growing up in Texas, Lyndon Johnson was never just another historical figure to some families. People remembered him. In my own family, my great-aunts grew up around Johnson City during the years when Lyndon Johnson was still simply “Lyndon.” Before the presidency. Before Vietnam. Before history turned him into something larger and far more complicated. And that's important to remember. Because Johnson understood Texas.He understood the South.And perhaps more than anyone else in Washington, he understood political power. Especially how to use it. By 1964, America was already under enormous strain. The images coming across television screens were becoming impossible to ignore. Black students being screamed at while trying to attend school.Peaceful protesters attacked with dogs and fire hoses.Freedom Riders beaten.Church bombings.Demonstrations erupting across the South. For many Americans, the Civil Rights Movement was becoming not just a regional issue but a moral one. And television changed everything. For the first time in American history, millions of people could witness these confrontations in their living rooms almost as they happened. The country was being forced to look at itself. John F. Kennedy had moved cautiously on civil rights during his presidency. But after Kennedy's assassination in November of 1963, Lyndon Johnson inherited not only the presidency… but the unfinished battle over civil rights legislation. And Johnson knew something many younger Americans today may not fully appreciate: The bill would not pass simply because it was morally right. It would pass only if someone could force it through Congress. And Lyndon Johnson knew Congress better than almost anyone alive. Before becoming president, Johnson had served as Senate Majority Leader. He understood personalities, pressure, favors, intimidation, timing, all the invisible machinery of power. Historians would later call it “The Johnson Treatment.” He could flatter you.Threaten you.Charm you.Corner you.Convince you. Sometimes all within the same conversation. And in 1964, Johnson unleashed that political machinery behind what became the: Civil Rights Act Today, most Americans remember the Civil Rights Act as inevitable. It wasn't. The legislation faced fierce opposition, especially from Southern Democrats who viewed it as federal overreach into state affairs and Southern society. For decades, many Southern politicians had held enormous power in Congress. Committee chairmanships. Senate influence. Institutional seniority. But the country was changing. And Johnson understood that history was moving whether Congress wanted it to or not. So he pushed. Hard. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation in public accommodations and prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Supporters viewed it as one of the most important moral and constitutional advances in modern American history. Opponents viewed it as a dangerous expansion of federal authority. And beneath the political arguments, something deeper was beginning to happen. The old Democratic coalition, the one that had held together since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt, was beginning to fracture. Then came the election of 1964. And this is where the political story becomes truly fascinating. The Republican nominee that year was: Barry Goldwater Goldwater was a conservative from Arizona. He opposed the Civil Rights Act, not necessarily because he supported segregation, but because he argued parts of the law violated constitutional limits on federal power. That distinction mattered to Goldwater. But politically, something much larger was unfolding. Goldwater lost the election badly nationwide. Lyndon Johnson crushed him at the national level. But then something unexpected happened. Goldwater carried several Deep South states. States that had been Democratic strongholds for generations. For many observers at the time, it looked strange. Temporary, even. But in hindsight, historians now recognize it as one of the first major warning signs that the political map of the South was beginning to change. Slowly. Unevenly. But undeniably. Now, none of this happened in a single election. The South did not suddenly wake up Republican in 1964. That transformation would take decades. Many Southern Democrats remained loyal to the party well into the 1970s and even the 1980s. Local courthouse politics, state offices, and regional traditions still mattered enormously. But the foundation had shifted. The old alliances were weakening. And the issues reshaping American politics were no longer simply economic. Increasingly, they were becoming cultural. Constitutional. Regional. Moral. And perhaps no one understood the price of what had happened better than Lyndon Johnson himself. According to one famous account, after signing the Civil Rights Act, Johnson reportedly told an aide: “We have lost the South for a generation.” Whether the quote is perfectly remembered or not, the political reality behind it proved remarkably accurate. The transformation had begun. In the next chapter of this story, we move into one of the most chaotic years in modern American history:   Assassinations.Protests.Riots.The Democratic Convention in Chicago.And the rise of a new political message that would reshape conservative politics for decades to come: “Law and order.” And once again… Texas and the South would stand near the center of the storm. Join me on BlueSky or Instagram Talk to me

“They tested the Lord by saying, ‘Is the Lord among us or not?'”(vs 7)How many times have you said or thought the above? When we find ourselves in tough situations, even though the Lord has brought us through before, we still so often question whether He really was with us all this time!As we continue in the book of Exodus, we are being challenged with how we view God's provision, presence, and power. But there is always hope, for the Lord's grace has no end!

Listen/Watch the FULL EPISODE ad-free/early on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Melody Wright is a strategist, writer, technologist living in Johnson City, TN. She joins professor of organic chemistry at Cornell University Dave Collum to discuss data centers, Trump's trip to China, Kevin Warsh confirmation, how climate panic is over, private credit, the bond market, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Melody X- https://x.com/m3_melody YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@m3_melody Substack- https://m3melody.substack.com/   Follow Dave X- https://x.com/DavidBCollum   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/

Discover how Everything Closets transforms everyday spaces into organized retreats in this engaging episode. From local market insights to innovative storage designs, learn how this family-founded business is shaping the future of home organization in East Tennessee.In this episode: The evolution of closet design from wire shelving to custom solutionsHow growth in Johnson City influences local home markets and infrastructureThe process of designing and manufacturing custom storage solutionsThe variety of spaces beyond closets they serve, including garages, gun rooms, and hobby spacesThe impact of CNC technology in producing precise, durable storage unitsThe importance of low-pressure sales and personalized design servicesMarket trends: making luxury closet options accessible for more familiesFuture expansion plans including Asheville and marketing strategies to grow awarenessInsights into Tennessee's workforce and the company's hiring practiceUnique projects: sports memorabilia rooms, gun safes, Murphy beds, and moreHow to connect with Everything Closets for a free consultationEverything Closets designs, manufactures, and installs custom storage solutions tailored to your home and lifestyle. Proudly serving the Tri-Cities, Knoxville, and the surrounding areas for 30 years, we combine expert craftsmanship with thoughtful design to bring organization and beauty to every space. Resources: Social Media & Website Tags:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aplaceforeverythingclosetsInstagram: @getnewclosetsTikTok: @everythingclosetsWebsite: getnewclosets.comBuy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

God rains down “bread from heaven, and the people go out and don't know what it is, giving it the name “manna” which is literally the word for “what is it?”In this, God challenges our hearts around provision - and also reminds us that He has provided the "Bread of life", Jesus, for our salvation.

If only we had died by the Lord's hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.” It doesn't take long for Israel to begin to grumble! But the testing has now arrived. What do the stories of the bitter waters and the Desert of Sin have to say to us, today?

God's rescue leads to praise; motivating us to move toward the inheritance God wants us to take.

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com   Help the Show:   Subscribe to the newsletter.   Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!   Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Thanks to our sponsors:   Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery's AI visibility.   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.   Mentioned in this Episode TEXSOM Awards 2026 New Plans for William Chris Tasting Room on Main Street in Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS Texas Fine Wine Blog: “Can Texas Wines Age? The Case for Serious Texas Ageability” Cultivate Winemaker Dinner with Texas Fine Wine and Wine and Food Foundation on May 15 in Austin TICKETS Amanda Ogle for Travel & Leisure: “This Is the Unofficial Capital of Texas Hill Country—and It Has Dozens of Wineries and Incredible Restaurants” Kathleen Willcox for TheDrinksBusiness.com: “Sell more wine with flavor, not terroir” Austin Wine Week begins April 26! Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16! North Texas Wine Jam at Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6! Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. TICKETS Featured Interview   Chase Jones of Slate Theory Winery   Demerits and Gold Stars   DEMERIT: none this episode   GOLD STARS:   4th Annual Rose Festival at Adega Vinho. Lewis, Ab Astris and William Chris will also be pouring! Gold star for winery collaboration and giving us an excuse to drink pink! TICKETS   And I'm Longlisted for the The 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards in the audio category! READ MORE woo hoo! Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!   Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!   Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

12 Fires Winery and Flat Creek Estate Crawfish Boil4th Annual Gainesville Wine & Art StrollTexas Natural Wine Fair in San AntonioMichael Ros Spring Barrel TastingBernhardt Winery Chocolate Strawberry Wine FestivalHorizon Wine Festival in Socorro TexasWildflower Festival in Johnson City at Farmhouse VineyardsBluebonnet Trails Festival in Ennis TexasWhiskers, Wags & Wine in Brownwood Texas

In this episode, Johnson City Judge candidate Stephen Darden shares his extensive experience in local government, his vision for justice, and the importance of community service. Discover how his background, faith, and work ethic shape his approach to serving Johnson City and the judicial system.Key TopicsSteve Darden's campaign and community involvementThe role and responsibilities of General Sessions Court judgesFairness and integrity in the courtroomChallenges facing the local court systemThe impact of faith and character on judicial decision-makingResourcesSteve Darden for Judge Website - http://stevedardenforjudge.comSteve Darden Facebook Page - https://facebook.com/stevedardenforjudgeBuy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

The Lord brings the Israelites right to the edge of the Red Sea, and promises to fight for them.

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com   Help the Show:   Subscribe to the newsletter.   Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!   Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Thanks to our sponsors:   Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery's AI visibility.   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.   Mentioned in this Episode Ron Yates Wines opens new tasting room in Johnson City Into the Glass podcast by GuildSomm: Alternative Wine Packaging with Melissa Saunders MW New Travel & Leisure Story Highlights Johnson City Fredericksburg Food and Wine Restaurant Week is May 4–10 Introducing North Texas Wine Jam - Saturday, June 6! The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16! Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston on 4/10 HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris on 4/12 HERE. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS Featured Interview   Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines and Seth Urbanek of William Chris Wine Company / Rebecca Caroline Wines   Elisa's podcast with Jessica Dupuy on Another Bottle Down podcast can be found HERE Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: Austin Monthly magazine for not mentioning any winery or vineyard options in their cover story “Take it Outside! 40 refreshing ways to get outdoors in the Hill Country this spring.” Thanks to Miguel Lecuona for sharing!   GOLD STARS:   none this episode   Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!   Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!   Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

Send a Message to the TeamIn this episode, we look at Kennedy presidency without LBJ. Panel:Dyaln and ChrisPrevious Episode in this Arc-Ep 283- The Magical, Mystery Box 13You can follow and interact with A Fork In Time on….Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xhZEmZMKFSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastOur YouTube ChannelIf you enjoy the podcast and want to support it financially, you can help by:Supporting us monthly via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime....or, make a one-time donation via Podfan to A Fork In TimeE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome to the Johnson City Living Podcast, where we explore the vibrant community of Johnson City and the fascinating people who enhance its charm. Today, I had an enlightening conversation with Brian Duncan, the owner of a local acupuncture clinic and a partner in Duncan MMA. We delved into the intriguing intersection of traditional medicine and modern wellness, and why it's essential for holistic health.Connect with Dr Brian Duncan: https://www.duncanmma.com/https://www.kingsportacupuncture.com/Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com   Help the Show:   Subscribe to the newsletter.   Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!   Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Thanks to our sponsors:   Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery's AI visibility.   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.   Mentioned in this Episode 6 Texas Wines Named to World's Best Sommelier Selections John Harvey for Texas Wine Lover: “Bob Landon: All In” Take the Silicon Valley Bank DTC Survey! or view the survey HERE Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston HERE, for the luncheon at William Chris HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris HERE. 4R Ranch for sale in Meunster Texas Hill Country Wineries announces Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS Featured Interview   Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: St Paddy's Day freeze!   GOLD STARS:   none this episode   Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

In this engaging interview, Kayla LaPlante and Whitney Eldridge, co-owners of Every Season Interiors, share their journey from small-town roots to successful staging and interior design business in Johnson City. Discover their insights on market trends, staging ROI, and tips for home sellers and real estate agents to maximize property appeal.Resources: https://everyseasoninteriors.org/Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com Help the Show:   Subscribe to the newsletter.   Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!   Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Thanks to our sponsors:   Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery's AI visibility.   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Brunch Agency: Contact Charlotte at brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy. Mentioned in this Episode Austin Wine Week Missick Cellars Opening Tasting Room in Boerne Culture Map San Antonio: William Chris Announces New Rebecca Caroline Tasting Room in Hye Russ Kane on VintageTexas blog: “Invention Vineyards Offers Lower Alcohol Wines with Aroma and Flavor” Texas Wine Growers Advocate Membership: More Information HERE Wine and Food Foundation's Cultivate: Texas Winemakers Dinner on Friday, May 15 in Austin Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS Featured Interview   Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien of Torr Na Lochs   Wine Folly Regional Guide for the Texas Hill Country   Wine4.me Wine Selector Tool Blake & Colby recently appeared on Kristi Mayfield's Everyday Sommelier Podcast and described their sparkling wine process in detail. Listen to the podcast HERE on Apple Podcasts or HERE on Spotify.   Find Kristi's reel showing the TNL sparkling wine setup on her Instagram: @kristi_sipsocietycollective. Date: Nov 18 2025 Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: none this episode GOLD STARS:   Rockbox Theater's New Wine List Calais Winery's Invitation to James Sucking's Great Wines of the World event   Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out his music out on Spotify HERE

A serial predator drugs women, keeps a list of victims, and somehow keeps slipping through the cracks — while the people meant to stop him sure do appear to keep looking the other way. This week, we follow one relentless prosecutor as she pulls at a thread that unravels disturbing alleged corruption, institutional failure, and a justice system that seems more interested in protecting itself than protecting victims. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.