Podcasts about Nashville Scene

In our 21st episode — the third episode of our fourth season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene associate editor Logan Butts and the Belcourt Theatre's Stephanie Silverman and Allison Inman to talk about the historic arthouse theater's 100th anniversary. As with our recent cover package on the Belcourt, we get into the theater's rich history as well as how Nashville's independent film center is moving into its second century. We also touch on Logan's recent cover story about Nashville's film production industry.Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow the Belcourt on Instagram (@belcourttheatre), follow Logan Butts on Instagram (@logan_butts), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers wherever you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more! This episode is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The runaway zebra remains at large as CMA Fest descends upon our town, and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for today's Friday News Roundup. Tuesday's marathon Metro Council meeting featured over a hundred residents asking for a fair shake in the city's budget, as well as some pointed comments about a council member who's under fire; Sen. Marsha Blackburn is the latest to join the pile-on of Mayor O'Connell; and Old Tent City was officially closed earlier this week. But wait — are we “fake news”?   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Congressman Andy Ogles is calling for an investigation of the mayor and threatening local officials in the wake of this month's ICE activity. City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to talk through the fallout from that, as well as catch up on other Metro news and break down our picks for Memorial Day Weekend. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Local ICE operations continue to disrupt lives across the city. Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek and producer Daniel Sumstine to break down his latest coverage, as well as the continuing conversation around our affordable housing crisis. Plus, budget season has arrived, and the Titans schedule release video has once again gone viral. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 16th episode: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Musicians Corner Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Sean Burns (film critic) will discuss the greatness of the departed Gene Hackman in the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of NIGHT MOVES.Night MovesArthur Penn's haunting neonoir reimagines the hard-boiled detective film for the disillusioned, paranoid 1970s. In one of his greatest performances, Gene Hackman oozes world-weary cynicism as a private investigator whose search for an actress's missing daughter (Melanie Griffith) leads him from the Hollywood Hills to the Florida Keys, where he is pulled into a sordid family drama and a sinister conspiracy he can hardly grasp. Bolstered by Alan Sharp's genre-scrambling script and Dede Allen's elliptical editing, the daringly labyrinthine Night Moves is a defining work of post-Watergate cinema—a silent scream of existential dread and moral decay whose legend has only grown with time.4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURESNew 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresNew audio commentary by Matthew Asprey Gear, author of Moseby ConfidentialNew audio interview with actor Jennifer WarrenInterview with director Arthur Penn from a 1975 episode of Cinema ShowcaseInterview with Penn from the 1995 documentary Arthur Penn: A Love Affair with FilmThe Day of the Director, a behind-the-scenes featuretteTrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by critic Mark HarrisNew cover by Greg ManchessSean BurnsSean Burns is a film critic for WBUR's Arts & Culture and a contributing writer at North Shore Movies and Crooked Marquee. He was Philadelphia Weekly's lead film critic from 1999 through 2013, and worked as a contributing editor at The Improper Bostonian from 2006 until 2014. His reviews, interviews and essays have also appeared in Metro, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Boston Herald, Nashville Scene, Time Out New York, Philadelphia City Paper and RogerEbert.com.A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Burns was a recurring guest on the late David Brudnoy's WBZ 1030 AM radio show, and in 2002 received an award for Excellence in Criticism from the Greater Philadelphia Society of Professional Journalists. Currently a member of the Online Film Critics Society and the Critics Choice Association, he's also “the most annoyingest person ever,” according to his niece.WEBSITE: splicedpersonality.comTWITTER: @SeanMBurnsSupport: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a tense week filled with ICE operations in South Nashville, including Sunday's enforcement action that detained a reported 94 people. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams break down Wednesday night's specially-called Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, where outraged residents and Metro Council members grilled city leadership about the events leading up to Sunday and how they plan to protect Nashville residents in the future. Plus, good news! Learn more about the sponsors of this May 9th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In our 19th episode — the first episode of our fourth season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene reporter and Williamson Scene managing editor Nicolle S. Praino and state Rep. Harold Love (D-Nashville) to talk about this year's session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Rep. Love speaks with us about which bills did and didn't pass at the Capitol (much of which is outlined in this week's cover story) as well as the latest on Tennessee State University's funding issues, Gov. Bill Lee's school-vouchers plan and much more. Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow Nicolle S. Praino and the Williamson Scene on most platforms (@williamsonscene), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers wherever you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more! This episode is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Ned Raggett joins us to close out our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. This week, we approach the entries from Australia, Serbia, Denmark, Austria, Israel, and Georgia. Ned Raggett Ned Raggett writes a lot, is a denizen of social media (https://bsky.app/profile/nedraggett.bsky.social), and more things besides. He has written for Pitchfork, the Guardian, The Quietus, Rolling Stone, The Wire, Shfl, Bandcamp Daily, Freaky Trigger, OC Weekly, Nashville Scene, Seattle Weekly, SF Weekly, SF Chronicle, KQED Arts, Vice, Careless Talk Costs Lives, Plan B, Loose Lips Sink Ships, FACT, Red Bull Music Academy, Fake Jazz and probably more than a few things that keep slipping his mind. Mélange Summary Australia - Go-Jo - "Milkshake Man" (1:34) Serbia - Princ - "Mila" (11:01) Denmark - Sissal - "Hallucination" (17:43) Austria - JJ - "Wasted Love" (26:10) Israel - Yuval Raphael - "New Day Will Rise" (39:44) Georgia - Mariam Shengelia - "Freedom" (42:06) Final Thoughts (50:24) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Basel 2025 Keep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page (https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel)! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Ned Raggett.

If you're cleaning out your wardrobe for spring, don't just toss those clothes — bring them to The Plus Closet in Donelson! We're revisiting our conversation with co-owners Julie Hollis and Shannon Clemons to learn how their body-positive consignment shop (chosen as 2024's Best New Business by the Nashville Scene) might help you find community, too. This episode originally aired November 13, 2024. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 22nd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYNASHVILLE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Martin McConnell, founder of Music for Seniors, a non-profit dedicated to bringing live music experiences to older adults. We explore the impact of music on wellbeing, Sarah's advocacy for creative aging, and the incredible journey that led her to this work. Plus, we discuss her personal musical path, her TEDx talk, and her upcoming album Love Songs to the Universe. Whether you're passionate about music, aging, or simply love inspiring stories, this episode is for you!Read about more inspiring, powerful podcast guest stories in my FREE download ➡️ https://bit.ly/8TopPodcastStories=====================Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:=====================

Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer's RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet's tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film's iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.'All your concerns will be addressed before we (Sean Burns, Peter Avellino and I) leave.Scene 2: 9.21-15.22Sean BurnsSean Burns is a film critic for WBUR's Arts & Culture and a contributing writer at North Shore Movies and Crooked Marquee. He was Philadelphia Weekly's lead film critic from 1999 through 2013, and worked as a contributing editor at The Improper Bostonian from 2006 until 2014. His reviews, interviews and essays have also appeared in Metro, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Boston Herald, Nashville Scene, Time Out New York, Philadelphia City Paper and RogerEbert.com.A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Burns was a recurring guest on the late David Brudnoy's WBZ 1030 AM radio show, and in 2002 received an award for Excellence in Criticism from the Greater Philadelphia Society of Professional Journalists. Currently a member of the Online Film Critics Society and the Critics Choice Association, he's also “the most annoyingest person ever,” according to his niece.WEBSITE: splicedpersonality.comTWITTER: @SeanMBurnsPeter AvellinoI'm a writer. I live in Los Feliz. Sometimes I go to the movies. There's more to tell, but not just now.WEBSITE: https://mrpeelsardineliqueur.blogspot.com/TWITTER: @PeterAPeelJoin our Patreon for as little as $1 a month for an exclusive weekly podcast + access to the OHM discord here.ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONSWEBSITE: ONEHEATMINUTE.COMPATREON: ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS PATREONTWITTER: @ONEBLAKEMINUTE & @KATIEWALSHSTX & @OHMPODSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a city where neighborhoods are begging for sidewalks, the residents of Belle Meade Boulevard are suing to stop one. Plus, the state is still trying to cut our Metro Council in half, Ag Day on the Hill was once again a classic photo opportunity (click here to see the photo of Gov. Bill Lee referenced in the episode), and we're updating you on the bills that caught our eye in the TNLeg this week. Nashville Scene columnist and City Cast Nashville contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to help make sense of it all.  Learn more about the sponsors of this March 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

He is the creator and host of PBS talk show A Slice of Community as well as his own podcast, Deep Dish Conversations. He is a co-host on the Nashville Scene's podcast and an author. He is recognized for his commitment to exploring social justice and  track record of community organizing. So, what shaped his world view? How did leaving Nashville to explore the world help him learn new ways to serve his hometown? We'll talk with the multi-talented media personality about his work and learn why he commits himself to helping communities grow.This episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona.

Tennessee Republican State House Rep. Jody Barrett is proposing legislation that would change the discharge process of individuals who are involuntarily committed to mental health facilities in Tennessee. Under Barrett's bill, the CEO of an inpatient treatment facility would be required to notify the court when an individual is eligible for discharge. The court would hold a hearing and decide whether to release or return a patient. Currently, the courts are not notified. Barrett says the legislation will  provide much needed oversight and transparency in the discharge process. Those opposed argue these decisions should be made by medical professionals. They fear the court's involvement could result in longer, unnecessary commitments. In this episode of the Spirit of Bipartisanship, Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Republican Rep. Jody Barrett and Democratic Rep. Harold Love to discuss this mental health legislation. About the Spirit of Bipartisanship The Spirit of Bipartisanship is designed to foster a dialogue between Democrat and Republican state lawmakers. It's a special edition series of the Climbing the Charts podcast — a local podcast featured in the Tennessean and Nashville Scene.F Each episode, co-hosts Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller bring representatives from opposing parties to the table for a deep dive on a single issue. The guests are challenged to find common ground.  

And now, the exciting conclusion of Metro Council's two-part Fusus cliffhanger! Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins us to talk through the latest local news, including poorly-timed cuts to the National Weather Service, the threatened closure of a local Social Security office, and a weird group home in DC being run by local car dealer Lee Beaman. Finally, we're celebrating being named the 6th most sinful state in the nation by discussing where in Nashville we'd like to indulge in the 7 deadly ones. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 7th episode: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Artist Brenan Sharp tackles Pop Art and Fauvism with the whim of his brush, throwing in the occasional statement for good measure. He feels re-invention is the key to staying fresh, and tries to do so with every new show. Brenan's artistic pursuit has been described as a “delicate assault on popular culture” by the Nashville Scene, where he won Nashville's Best Local Visual Artist three times. After living in Chicago and being part of the art scene there, he has returned to Nashville where he is grateful to once again be showing his art.https://artbybrenan.com/https://www.instagram.com/artbybrenan/https://www.facebook.com/BrenanSharp/https://www.threads.net/@artbybrenan@thevillagerpeople.com (podcast)"Still on the Run" - https://www.fbrmusic.com/Host - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotography IG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Threads - www.threads.net/@treymitchellphotographySponsorship Information/Guest Suggestions  -  ftsunashville@gmail.com

A thrilling Metro Council meeting this week ended in a cliffhanger, as CMs voted to adjourn due to snow in the middle of the Fusus guardrails debate. Contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for more on that, and a Historic Zoning Commission realignment that caused confusion. Plus, students speak out about safety and book bans, the Trump Administration's funding cuts and DEI mandates impact local schools, and we're not so sure about Restaurant Week. Read more about students' thoughts on safety, book bans, and Vanderbit's response to the elimination of DEI. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 21st episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

February doesn't have to suck! Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are here to help you celebrate Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and Nashville's world-class music scene — three great reasons to bundle up and get out of the house this month. If you're looking for even MORE options, we've covered stories from across the city in recent episodes: We dug into what's happening with the financial struggles at Tennessee State University, and learned about our city's new Office of Youth Safety. We spoke with two moms with transgender kids about their decision to stay in Nashville or move out of state, as well as Vanderbilt student journalists covering how the affirmative action ban is impacting their campus. If you're craving warmth, we asked an expert about the best soups in town, and we ran down the standout offerings from the Nashville Scene's Hot Chicken Week. And if you enjoyed Dry January, we talked to a local shop that will help you stay booze-free all year long. City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We're covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It's like a backyard barbecue and the whole town's invited, so whether you've lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you'll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tennessee ranks 49th on policies that benefit children and families, and quality child care in Nashville is increasingly difficult to access. But as the TN Legislature goes into the 2025 session tomorrow, are lawmakers proposing anything to help? Nashville Post and Nashville Scene reporter Hannah Herner sits down with Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to talk about the crisis, and some possible solutions. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

KAIA KATER is a brilliant and accomplished musician from Canada who plays Appalachian banjo. After learning in the mountains of West Virginia, Kater toured extensively, performing at venues and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom, including a performance at the Kennedy Center,  Grammy Museum, tributes to Pete Seeger, the Newport Folk Festival, and Carnegie Hall. STELLA PRINCE is a new generation folksinger from New York, now in Nashville. Described by Nashville Scene as the artist “carrying the banner for a new generation of folk musicians”, Stella's goal is to bring folk music to a new generation, describing her sound as “Gen Z Folk”. She recently made history as the youngest performer at this year's Tin Pan South. Stella's EP became the #2 Most Downloaded record, the only folk album, solo female performer, and one of the only independent releases to do so, charting in the Top 20 on the Alt Country Charts. It was also played on BBC and NPR's “All Songs Considered”. WoodSongs Kids: Elle Hack & Ellinor Pogue met at the Kentucky Opry and started singing harmony together. 

We promised drama at Tuesday's Metro Council meeting and it delivered — although not in the way we expected. Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for the final Friday News Roundup of 2024. She's explaining why Morgan Wallen's sign got approved without discussion and how a resolution involving public safety departments sparked emotions. Nicole and Whitney also go long on the “Survivor” finale (where local Titans beat reporter Sam Phalen made the final three), Marie alerts us to Justin Timberlake's wardrobe malfunction at Bridgestone, and everyone shares their New Year's resolutions for Nashville. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 20th episode: Tecovas

Nashville Scene food writer Chris Chamberlain is back to preview the Scene's annual Taco Week, taking place Dec. 2-8 at more than 40 restaurants across the city. He's giving host and hot sauce aficionado Marie Cecile Anderson his picks for the tacos you can't miss, from traditional faves and luxurious ingredients to entries that might not actually be tacos at all. (Breakfast taco eggroll, anyone?) Download the Taco Week app and get ready to hit the ground running with us next Monday! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

iNDigo recently dropped his latest album, Until I Get There, and was named Nashville's best rapper by the Nashville Scene and WNXP Artist of the Month. Music has always been a large part of his life since he joined his church's choir as a kid, but he didn't discover his passion for creating as an artist until he was older. He's here to share about his journey, why he's drawn towards self-reflection in his work, and what his deep roots here in Nashville mean to him.Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUEST:Chuck iNDigoFURTHER READING: WNXP | Chuck iNDigo, longtime leader in the Nashville hip-hop scene, clarifies where he's coming from Nashville Scene | Best Rapper: Chuck Indigo Check out Until I Get There

Ever wished you could find community through fashion? You can! Today on City Cast Nashville, we're chatting with Julie Hollis and Shannon Clemons, co-owners of The Plus Closet, a local shop in Donelson recently named Nashville's Best New Business and Best Clothing Consignment by the Nashville Scene. But this place is more than just a clothing store — it's a vibrant space for body positivity, inclusivity, and community. Plus, stick around for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots, where we spotlight a day in the life of Jacob Hendrixson, a mechanical engineer at The Escape Game. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 13th episode: Tecovas

Pressure Heaven is a new band in the Nashville music scene that's making big waves. They were named Best New Band by the Nashville Scene in their Best of Nashville issue. Pressure Heaven's sound is Deftones meets Sleigh Bells meets Nine Inch Nails, and we love it. Their EP "Head Start" is our Record of the Week.

Over the last several years, Chuck INDigo has emerged as a leading voice in Nashville hip-hop. The Nashville Scene alt-weekly just named him the city's best rapper, and he's WNXP's Nashville Artist of the Month. But senior music writer Jewly Hight says that it's taken INDigo until his seventh project, Until I Get There, to figure out that where he wants his music to come from is where he really does come from.

On today's Friday News Roundup, we're doing a speed run down the Nov. 5 ballot, and reading your responses to the question, “Why do you or do you not vote?” City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to catch us up on Metro Council drama and look ahead to the next meeting. Plus: How Nashville was at the center of baseball's biggest scandal this week. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is a sample ballot. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara Evans is joined by female country and R&B star, Tiera Kennedy! Tiera shares her journey about how she found her way to music and Nashville and how her path has evolved as an artist. She also tells Sara about what it was like to sing on Beyonce's new record, Cowboy Carter. The two of them dive into family, faith, being a female in country music and so much more. Tune in to hear Sara and Tiera's funny and inspiring conversation!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tiera Kennedy:   Rising singer/songwriter Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the format - injecting Country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native's unique sound - an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on - stems from equal parts nature and nurture. She credits her celestial singing voice to God, while crediting her country music songwriting prowess to what organically flows from her pen. Lighting a fire with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited Tiera as "the total package" and "a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age," while American Songwriter concurs, hailing her as "one of Nashville's most promising young singer-songwriters." As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Tiera delivers the project's lead single "I Ain't A Cowgirl" on April 26th. Forthcoming album standouts only deepen that narrative, taking listeners on a journey through the process of finding oneself as a person and artist amidst the shotgun start of a career and the peaks and valleys that followed - all-the-while sonically maintaining that one-car-only lane niche Tiera's carved for herself in country music due to her commitment to authenticity.   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tiera Kennedy: Instagram -(@tieramusic) TikTok - (@tieramusic) Twitter - (@TieraMusic) Facebook - (@TieraKennedy) Youtube - (@Tiera) Website - (@tieramusic.com)   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube - ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective) Twitter - (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara Evans is joined by female country and R&B star, Tiera Kennedy! Tiera shares her journey about how she found her way to music and Nashville and how her path has evolved as an artist. She also tells Sara about what it was like to sing on Beyonce's new record, Cowboy Carter. The two of them dive into family, faith, being a female in country music and so much more. Tune in to hear Sara and Tiera's funny and inspiring conversation!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tiera Kennedy:   Rising singer/songwriter Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the format - injecting Country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native's unique sound - an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on - stems from equal parts nature and nurture. She credits her celestial singing voice to God, while crediting her country music songwriting prowess to what organically flows from her pen. Lighting a fire with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited Tiera as "the total package" and "a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age," while American Songwriter concurs, hailing her as "one of Nashville's most promising young singer-songwriters." As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Tiera delivers the project's lead single “I Ain't A Cowgirl" on April 26th. Forthcoming album standouts only deepen that narrative, taking listeners on a journey through the process of finding oneself as a person and artist amidst the shotgun start of a career and the peaks and valleys that followed - all-the-while sonically maintaining that one-car-only lane niche Tiera's carved for herself in country music due to her commitment to authenticity.   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tiera Kennedy: Instagram –(@tieramusic) TikTok – (@tieramusic) Twitter – (@TieraMusic) Facebook – (@TieraKennedy) Youtube – (@Tiera) Website – (@tieramusic.com)   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective) Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

Chris Chamberlain (Nashville Scene Writer) and D. Patrick Rodgers (Editor of the Nashville Scene) join Host Brandon Styll as they talk to Chef's and Restaurant owners about their BON 24 wins, and of course, the acceptance speeches. Featuring.. Jon and Wilson from NOKO- Best Restaurant (readers pick) Hrant Arakelian- Owner- Lyra- Best Mediterranean Andrew and Anne- Owners- The Villager- Best Dart Bar Andy and Cody- Owners Bad Luck Burger Club- Best Burger. Best Food Truck (with special surprise appearance from Big Daddy Sean Porter of Daddy's Dogs) Tiffani and Andy- The Catbird Seat- Best New Chef addition Ben Norton- Chef- Husk- Best Restaurant (writer's pick) Edger Victoria- Owner/ Chef- Alebrije- Best Chef

Braden Gall and Paul Kuharskey talk Tennessee Titans football. Tennessee played well in the first half against Buffalo and then the wheels fell off in the second half. Why does this team struggle in second halves and where is the leadership that keeps the sideline engaged and positive? Watch the show on YouTube. Sinkers Beverages Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Nashville's Best BBQ according to the Nashville Scene. All music by MoonTaxi.com.

On today's Friday News Roundup, producer Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka as well as comedian and Radio Free Nashville host Jessica Carter. They're discussing Eli's Scene cover story about our missing middle housing crisis, and the exciting news that the Confederate flags around the former site of a very racist statue on I-65 have finally come down. Plus, Jessica's got all the details on her Conjuring Comedy Festival, taking place Oct. 19th. And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. It's Homecoming weekend for Tennessee State University, one of Nashville's four Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Big Blue Experience will be taking over Jefferson Street for their annual parade starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Come out and enjoy the GRAMMY Award-winning Aristocrat of Bands and Sophisticated Ladies, and then cheer on the Tigers at 5 p.m. as they take on Eastern Illinois at Nissan Stadium. Don't go gently, go in Tecovas! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Audrey Neff sits down with Olivia Salmen, advanced aesthetic nurse injector, national trainer, and “Best Injector of Nashville” by Nashville Scene. From excelling at the consultation, navigating patient objections, improving your before & after photo process, public speaking, and more, this episode unpacks it all when it comes to mastering the art of selling yourself…whether it's in the audience of patients or peers. With 135K followers on Instagram and 187K on TikTok, Olivia also breaks down her insights to social media success, including lessons learned along the way and expert tips for building your brand online. Having both broken into the medical aesthetics field at the ages of 22, Audrey and Olivia dive into their personal experiences over the last nine years around building credibility and trust as some of the industry's younger speakers/trainers, plus share their advice to fellow ambitious aesthetic professionals. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation, packed with practical advice, industry secrets, and forward-looking trends.

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with, Jon Sexton. This is the first interview that I've recorded with a guest that wasn't Sandy or Alex since late May of this year.  I have to tell you – Alaska and Canada were incredible, but it sure is good to be back sharing the stories of the many little people in many little places that are doing all of those many little things that make the whole world change! Jon and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey.  It started on the tennis and basketball courts and other athletic venues of Visalia, California and has now landed him as the host of the TV show, Selling Nashville.  Jon's journey, like so many other entrepreneurs took a few twists and turns along the way.  He originally relocated to Nashville to pursue a career in music.  In order to not fall into the “starving artist” category, he used some of the leadership skills and life lessons that he learned from sports to get into the health club and gym industry.  What initially started as a way to simply help make ends meet while he pursued his music career, eventually turned into another passion and eventually ownership of his own health club and gym business.  While running his business, he started investing in real estate, which eventually led to him securing his real estate license and heading up his own team of agents. Now, in the realm of Greater Nashville's real estate market, Jon stands as a distinguished figure, acclaimed for his exemplary achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence. As mentioned previously, Jon is the host for the television show, Selling Nashville, which can be seen on HGTV, Apple TV, Travel Channel and more. Renowned as an award-winning Realtor, Jon has garnered accolades such as the title of "Best Real Estate Agent" in Williamson County and the distinction of being named a "Top Real Estate Agent" by both the Nashville Scene and his team, NASHVILLE HOME, which shares the recognition of "Best Real Estate Team" in Williamson County. With an impressive national ranking of #55 and a prominent position as #1 in Tennessee, Jon holds the coveted title of Top Agent in Davidson County, Nashville Metro, and Williamson County, underscored by his steadfast dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction. Elevating his status further, Jon is an exclusive member of REALM, a prestigious global organization comprised solely of the top 1% of luxury agents worldwide, a testament to his unparalleled expertise and distinguished service. Endorsed by financial guru Dave Ramsey as a Trusted Local Provider, Jon's reputation for integrity and excellence is further solidified. In Jon's own words, "It is an honor to be one of the select few Realtors trusted by Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions. I am excited to continue to guide and serve those in need in being assisted and educated in the home buying and selling process." Beyond his remarkable achievements in real estate, Jon has also established himself as one of Nashville's foremost entrepreneurs over the past decade. Recognized as a standout figure in the entrepreneurial landscape, Jon was bestowed with the title of "Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Tennessee" by Business Leader's magazine and was identified as one of the "Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Look Out For" by Disruptors Magazine. Jon's attitude revolves around the belief that success is not merely measured by accomplishments but by the satisfaction and results of his clients. He attributes his greatest strength to having "the heart of a teacher" and a genuine concern for the well-being of those he serves, ensuring that their needs and desires are met with utmost dedication and care. To find out more about Jon, check out his website at https://www.nashvillehomeagents.com/agents/jon-sexton/.

Nashville Scene columnist and City Cast Nashville Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams joins host Grace Fuisz and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for the Friday News Roundup. They're breaking down the big rules change that Council passed this week — you now must present proof of Tennessee residency to speak at public comment — and wondering why, exactly, the military is planning some big loud urban warfare exercises at the former city nursing home in Bordeaux. There's Good News and Bad News for Metro Parks, with the push from local indigenous groups to rename Cumberland Park clearing its first hurdle, but plenty of frustration over the news that street outreach groups who support our unhoused neighbors living on Parks property must now apply for a permit just to hand out some bottles of water. And finally, they debate the merits of “Hug Nashville,” hubNashville's new home for compliments and suggestions. Will Nicole's grinch heart grow three sizes this day?  And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. Do you like watching people in kilts throw heavy things? You're in luck: The Middle Tennessee Highland Games are happening at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville! But it's not just caber tossing and stone putting — they've got a bagpipe competition, Scotch tastings, live Highland coos, and tons of great Celtic vendors to round out your day. Local Scottish clans will even help you research your ancestry to find out if you're family. Don't go gently, go in Tecovas! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

In the fifth episode of our second season — and our 11th episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene associate editor Cole Villena and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell to talk about transit. As noted in our Aug. 22 cover package “Your Move, Nashville,” Davidson County voters will vote yes or no on “Choose How You Move” in November. The proposed $3.1 billion transit plan, pitched by longtime transit advocate O'Connell and his administration, could bring huge changes to the city's transportation infrastructure. We discuss the details of the plan — from its funding to its timeline and beyond.Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow Cole on Instagram (@cole.villena), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

The Nashville Scene's cover package this week is all about the “Choose How You Move” transportation improvement plan that will be on ballots this November, and reporter Eli Motycka joins host Grace Fuisz and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to answer some of our burning questions. What's in this thing? Why does it need to happen right now? How will it help people who don't ride the bus? And what is the city doing to ensure disabled riders are included in the improvements? We also get into Mayor O'Connell's just-announced public safety ordinances designed to help curb the neo-Nazi activity that disrupted our summer. Plus, stick around after the interview for a recap of our “Nashville In Stereo” event at the Tecovas store in the Green Hills Mall last week — a wonderful time was had by all, and we loved the performances from artists Nick Tabron, Sam Rochford, and Alex Wong. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Read the Nashville Scene's “Choose How You Move” cover package here. Best of Nashville voting is now open, and we'd love your consideration as Best Podcast. Vote here! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

Nashville Scene columnist and City Cast Nashville Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams is back for today's Friday News Roundup! She joins host Grace Fuisz and producer Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the East Bank Development Authority, the recent protests happening around town — from striking AT&T workers to people with disabilities demanding better transit access — and the criminal mastermind who got arrested this week thanks to surveillance footage of him vandalizing the rainbow crosswalk outside Lipstick Lounge while driving his work van. Plus: don't miss the return one of our favorite new segments: Real or Fake Tennessee Headlines! [crowd goes wild] And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. This weekend, we're recommending that you lend a helping hand at the 12th annual Community Beautification Day in North Nashville. You can sign up here, or check out our article on other volunteering opportunities if you can't make it. Don't go gently, go in Tecovas! Best of Nashville voting is now open, and we'd love your consideration as Best Podcast. Vote here! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

On today's Friday News Roundup, host Grace Fuisz is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and one of our favorite contributors, Metro Council expert and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams. We've got your update on all the drama from this week's Council meeting, ways you can step up and get involved locally as a Metro board member or campaign volunteer, and the scoop on why the FBI seized Congressman Andy Ogles' cell phone. Plus, we debut our newest segment, 1-Star Reviews of Iconic Nashville Institutions, because Nicole is our game show guinea pig. And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. This week, we're recommending you grab breakfast on Saturday at Sky Blue Cafe in East Nashville ahead of the Tomato Art Fest parade. Have questions about contacting your Metro Council member? Email Nicole! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

It's Tomato Art Fest time, y'all! The tomato is a uniter, not a divider, and our executive producer Whitney Pastorek looks forward to this celebration of our local arts community — and our quirky, creative neighbors — every year. She sits down with festival organizer Jack Davis to give you the insider's guide to the event that Nashville Scene readers consistently rate as the Best Festival in Nashville, from the bands and vendors to the parade and all the pro tips you need to enjoy yourself responsibly. Plus: A look back at the legacy of Tomato Art Fest, and what it means to the culture of East Nashville … and our entire city. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Find out everything you need to know about Tomato Art Fest here. Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

In the fourth episode of our second season — and our 10th episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene contributor Margaret Littman to discuss this week's cover story, “Venues of Their Own: Meet Music City's Women-Run Venues.” Also joining us are sisters Lauren and Kendall Morales, whose business TomKats Hospitality is behind Acme Feed & Seed and several other local restaurants and venues. In the episode, we break down the challenges and safety issues facing women in the venue-management space, as well as opportunities for young women entering the business, the pros and cons of working on Lower Broad, and much more.Follow Margaret on Instagram (@littmanwrites), follow TomKats on Instagram (@tomkatscatering), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

In the third episode of our second season — and our ninth episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by author and Nashville Scene contributor Betsy Phillips to discuss her new book, Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond Their Control. Betsy discusses the work as a Scene columnist that led her to writing the book, the far-reaching impact of these acts of terrorism, and the Metro Nashville Police Department's newly announced plans to reopen an investigation into the bombings.Follow Betsy on Twitter/X (@AuntB), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

The Nashville Scene's annual “You Are So Nashville If …” issue hit stands yesterday! In today's Friday News Roundup, host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are reading the winners, picking their favorites from the honorable mentions, and celebrating all of our dark-humored and very smart neighbors who submitted great entries this year. In the wake of another missing tourist (she has thankfully been found alive), we're also talking about how we keep ourselves safe when we're out for a night on the town. And then we're helping you prepare for Tax Free Weekend with the introduction of our newest ridiculous game show, Will It Tax? (The answers may surprise you.) Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!  Read Stephen Elliott's piece “How Downtown Nashville Morphed from Music City to Party City” in the Nashville Banner here.  Read the lists of what is and is not tax free this weekend here. Early voting for the August 1 primary election is open now through July 27!  Here is a sample ballot for the Aug. 1 election with early voting locations and hours. Here is a non-partisan voter guide for the Aug. 1 election. Check your voter registration here. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the Aug. 1 election — but you can still register for the Nov. 5th federal election.   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

In the second episode of our second season — and our eighth episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka to discuss this week's cover package, which is all about the state, federal and local elections on Aug. 1. Aside from one Metro Nashville Public Schools board seat, the Davidson County general elections are all but decided, so we spend most of the episode discussing the state and federal primaries — including the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat, Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for his seat in the Republican primary, a competitive Democratic primary for state House District 60 and more.Follow Eli on Twitter/X (@ejmotycka), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

We've got Nashville Scene columnist and Metro Council expert Nicole Williams in the house on this Metro Council Tuesday with a preview of things to watch at tonight's meeting, including a big age discrimination settlement and some important food truck news. She also joins host Grace Fuisz and producer Marie Cecile Anderson for our wrap up of Burger Week 2024 (until next year, Burger Queen), and the debut of our new game show segment, “Real or Fake Tennessee Headlines?” Early voting for the August 1 primary election is open now through July 27!  Here is a sample ballot for the Aug. 1 election with early voting locations and hours. Here is a non-partisan voter guide for the Aug. 1 election. Request an absentee ballot here. The deadline for the Aug. 1 election is July 25th. The USPS recommends mailing the form no later than July 18th. Check your voter registration here. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the Aug. 1 election — but you can still register for the Nov. 5th federal election.   Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

Nashville Scene food writer Chris Chamberlain joins host (and self-appointed “Burger Queen”) Grace Fuisz for a mouthwatering rundown of the Scene's annual Burger Week, happening today through July 14th. As restaurants all over the city put their most creative spin on a burger, we've got the trends to watch for (fruit flavors abound), the under-the-radar joints you gotta check out, and strategies for how anyone could possibly sample each of the more than 60 burgers in this year's competition in a single week. Download the Burger Week app, don't forget to tip well, and have fun out there, y'all. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nashville Scene columnist and Metro Council expert Nicole Williams joins host Grace Fuisz and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give us the rundown of what's on the Council agenda for tonight's meeting. Plus: We give you the scoop on the Catalyst Fund — an exciting new loan program designed to incentivize the building and protection of affordable housing — and allow ourselves to imagine what we would do if we found a million dollars under our name at ClaimItTN.gov, the website where the state is diligently working to return missing money to its rightful owners. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!  You can read the agenda for tonight's Metro Council meeting here. You can find out who your Metro Council member is here. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

On today's episode of The G Talk Podcast, I am joined by Veronica and Keiara. We begin with the news week (5:55). We take a break and discuss the Nashville Scene article about Riddum and Spice (38:02). We close with a discussion on our upbringing and how it shapes us today (58:03). Thank you for your continued support, share with a fellow young adult!

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) joins film critic Sean Burns and filmmaker/video essayist Scout Tafoya for a very special preview of the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS - Film Focus: Harvey Keitel (1992 – 1999). Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the host + guests:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Sean Burns is a film critic for WBUR's Arts & Culture and a contributing writer at North Shore Movies and Crooked Marquee. He was Philadelphia Weekly's lead film critic from 1999 through 2013, and worked as a contributing editor at The Improper Bostonian from 2006 until 2014. His reviews, interviews and essays have also appeared in Metro, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Boston Herald, Nashville Scene, Time Out New York, Philadelphia City Paper and RogerEbert.com.A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Burns was a recurring guest on the late David Brudnoy's WBZ 1030 AM radio show, and in 2002 received an award for Excellence in Criticism from the Greater Philadelphia Society of Professional Journalists. Currently a member of the Online Film Critics Society and the Critics Choice Association, he's also “the most annoyingest person ever,” according to his niece.WEBSITE: splicedpersonality.comTWITTER: @SeanMBurnsScout Tafoya is a film critic, video essayist, filmmaker, and author of Cinemaphagy: On The Psychedelic Classical Form of Tobe Hooper, the first book-length critical study of the director of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Originally from from Doylestown, PA, he is the creator of RogerEbert.com's The Unloved, the longest running video essay series on the web, about movies in need of a second look. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, Film Comment, Nylon Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Film Stage among others. He is the director of over 25 feature films including "Eyam," "House of Little Deaths," and "Beata Virgo Viscera," which debuted on RogerEbert.com. His features and his extensive video essay work can be found at Patreon.com/honorszombie. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The only thing better than talking to one Sean is when you add a second Shawn to the mix. Returning to the podcast this week, I'm thrilled to share this recent wonderfully rollicking, quick-witted, story, & insight-filled conversation I had with two of my dearest friends: the veteran Boston-based WBUR film critic Sean Burns & the award-winning internationally bestselling novelist S.A. Cosby. Zooming in to cover some of their (sometimes divisive) crime movie favorites not called THE GODFATHER, for this episode, we agreed to take a closer look at MENACE II SOCIETY, THE FUNERAL, BLOW, & WE OWN THE NIGHT, but then wound up celebrating, critiquing, & shouting out several other under-discussed crime movie faves as well. The perfect accompaniment to your summer travels or long commute to work, listen with a notebook handy to write down some of these great movies. Sean Burns' Bio: A film critic for WBUR's Arts & Culture and a contributing writer at North Shore Movies and Crooked Marquee, he was Philadelphia Weekly's lead film critic from 1999-2013 and worked as contributing editor at the Improper Bostonian from 2006-2014. His reviews, interviews, and essays have also appeared in Metro, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Boston Herald, Nashville Scene, Time Out New York, Philadelphia City Paper, and RogerEbert.com. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Burns was a recurring guest on the late David Brudnoy's WBZ 1030 AM radio show, and in 2002, received an award for Excellence in Criticism from the Greater Philadephia Society of Professional Journalists. His writing has been called "jocular but serious, more like a 1940s daily reporter pounding out columns on a manual typewriter than a typical twenty-first-century navel-gazing film critic." Meanwhile, his sisters still tell him that he "swears too much and drives like an old lady." S.A. Cosby's Bio: S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, was a New York Times Notable Book, and was named a best book of the year by NPR, The Guardian, and Library Journal, among others. His latest award-winning bestselling novel is All the Sinner's Bleed. When not writing, S.A. Cosby is an avid hiker, cinephile, and chess player. Originally Posted on Patreon (6/19/24) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106516775 Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless Shop Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi