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Welcome to "Totally Athens" where we celebrate the vibrant culture and unconventional charm of Athens, Georgia. Whether you're an Athens local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning an unforgettable trip, "Totally Athens" is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the Classic City. Hosted by Meredith McLucas, proud Athenian since 1995. Join Meredith for casual, engaging conversations with Athens' coolest characters, local businesses, talented musicians, and creative makers ...
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Welcome to Playboy’s Naked City Podcast. A show about absolutely nothing. Produced with minimal effort by your addled host, Playboy Magazine’s Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek. Its the conversation you have in your head but that gets said out loud. Recorded live, on tape, from The Dojo inside Playboy’s world headquarters. Prepare to bare your soul and maybe your breasts. But hold on as things will definitely get weird. Roll tape!
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Glamorous or a grind - take your pick. Life on the road as part of a concert tour crew can be either or both. From the intensity of loading in and loading out, setting up and tearing down, to the anxious, white line drudgery of highway travel in the middle of the night to get to the next city on time, it’s a roller coaster ride of sacrifice and reward. Backstage Stories: Crew Are People Too is dedicated to the unsung ranks who toil in the shadows of the live entertainment industry. Without t ...
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Renowned Athens photographer Jason Thrasher articulates the evolution of his acclaimed book "Athens Potluck," his launch into the wedding business, and some of his favorite places in Athens, GA. Part 2 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Instagram: @thrasherphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrasherphotode…
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Prominent Athens photographer Jason Thrasher chronicles the journey that brought him to his life in Athens, GA, the remarkable experiences in India that inspired his exhibition Kashi Washi, and the myriad of incredible mentors and influential people who guided him along the way. Part 1 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherph…
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Dive into the world of coffee with Charlie Mustard from Jittery Joe's. Charlie shares his journey from aspiring veterinarian to master coffee roaster, detailing his early days in Athens, GA and his unexpected path into the coffee industry. Join us for an insightful conversation about coffee, community, and following your passion. Follow Charlie Mus…
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Get your springtime scares here! Learn all about Hauntfest April Ghouls, one of the Classic City's newest and spookiest upcoming festivals, with founder Roseann Harpold. Follow Hauntfest: Website: http://www.hauntfest.us/ April Ghouls 2024 Tickets: https://mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-fest/buy-tickets Instagram: @hauntfest.athens Facebook: https://ww…
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Get to know Melinda Edwards and Ken Manring of White Tiger as we go behind the scenes in the Athens dining scene, discover hidden hot spots and explore popular neighborhood hangouts in Boulevard/Normaltown and Watkinsville. Follow White Tiger: https://whitetigerathens.com/ https://whitetigerdeluxe.com/ Instagram: @whitetigerathens @whitetigerdeluxe…
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Catch up with entrepreneur and musician Seth Hendershot of Athens' celebrated coffee, bar and music venue Hendershot's. Seth reveals the inspiration behind his business and his unique perspective on the Athens music scene. Join us for an authentic conversation as we explore the harmonious blend of coffee, music, and community experience that define…
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Discover the must-see holiday lights and displays that will ignite your festive spirit, along with a few late December events that will add an extra dash of joy to your calendar. A few episode links and more info: Electrical Elf: https://www.instagram.com/theelectricalelf/ Lunsford Farm: https://www.facebook.com/lunsfordfarm/ Miracle Bar at The Exp…
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In Part 2, the conversation continues with Athens musician, JoJo Glidewell. In this episode, JoJo delves into the details about his summer tour as a keyboard tech with 80’s hit maker Howard Jones, plus he shares some Athens stories and some of his favorite things from around town. JoJo's Musical projects (alphabetical): Cheap Heaven: https://cheaph…
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Go on a journey through the life of an Athens musician with multi-band keyboardist JoJo Glidewell. In Part 1, we go behind the music with JoJo on his time with Modern Skirts, the skinny on how he hooked up with of Montreal and the unique challenges of being a touring musician during the pandemic. Links and more info from this episode: JoJo's Musica…
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Get to know Adrian Prelipceanu, the owner of Active Climbing gym in Athens, Georgia. In this light-hearted and informative discussion, he talks about his journey in setting up the gym, its growth and future plans for expansion. Adrian also shares his experiences of moving from Romania and settling in Athens, the transitions he noticed in lifestyle,…
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Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween weekend in Athens, as we explore the city's long-standing tradition of turning into a Halloween haven. From haunted houses to live music performances, and the incomparable Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle, this special Halloween edition of the podcast unveils all the eerie and exciting happenings around Athe…
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It's another fun weekend in Athens. Cheer on the runners at the AthHalf and see some local music, enjoy Halloween events and more. Listen now to this minisode for your keys to a Totally Athens weekend! A few episode links and more info: AthHalf 5K Course Map: https://athhalf.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/AthHalf23-Course-Map_5k.png AthHalf…
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Historic Athens Porchfest is Sunday, October 15, 2023. Get Meredith's tips on making the most of this amazing Athens event in this minisode. https://www.historicathens.com/porchfest Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things …
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Learn about the ghosts of Athens with guest Jeff Clarke, engaging (and hilarious) host of Athens Haunted History Walking Tours, a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award winner for 2022 and 2023. Jeff is a historian, TV personality and a great bartender who offers a unique tip for drinking your next Tropicalia. Links and more info from this episode: B…
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Welcome to Totally Athens: Cool, Current & Crafted in the Classic City, a podcast celebrating the unique local charm of Athens, GA. Find out what's happening in town this week and enjoy fun conversations with the fine folks who make Athens so distinctive. Coming October 2023. Subscribe now and follow us at https://www.instagram.com/totallyathens on…
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Montreal rock radio icon Terry DiMonte took an interesting detour on his way to the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame. For three years in the early 1980s - between the afternoon drive shift at CITI-FM in Winnipeg and the morning show at CHOM-FM in Montreal - Terry was a record company liaison for the Regina bands Streetheart and Queen City K…
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Truck 'N Roll sales manager Steve Traynor sat in on this week’s episode with iconic Canadian rock artist Myles Goodwyn, and reminisced about mutual backstage acquaintances, including a sound man who was notorious for being TOO loud sometimes. It’s been 50-plus years since his first girlfriend Bertha lugged his equipment (“She could carry a Marshall…
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Ghislain Arsenault was running a modest provincial trucking company out of Montreal when Celine Dion’s husband and manager, Rene Angelil, approached him in 1996 about providing transportation for Celine’s North American tour. Sensing something big was in the offing and overcoming his own self-doubt, Arsenault took the job - with three rented trucks…
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This is Backstage Stories: Crew Are People Too. Hosted by Ted Bird Thanks to Ghislain Arsenault and Steve Collard from Truck 'N Roll for supplying the guests. Please give the show a FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE in your favourite podcast app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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In Karl Taro Greenfeld’s prescient book, The Subprimes, he foretells a future where there are two classes of Americans, the 1% and the discarded, Subprimes, who live in a state of near apocalyptic squalor. Taking a hard look at American inequality, Greenfeld exhibits shades of Steinbeck and Georhe Saunders for what is a fascinating ride into the ne…
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This week on Playboy's Naked City we look at the notion of second acts and the bourgeoning nostalgia circuit for musicians and actors. If nothing, reality TV has been a steady paycheck for anybody looking to cash in on their past fame. For artists like Art Alexaskis of 90's phenom Everclear, TV is not an option. But still possessing a small but pas…
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Jimmy gets freaky with the 2015 Playmate Of The Year Dani Mathers. Welcome to Playboy’s Naked City Podcast. A show about absolutely nothing. Produced with minimal effort by your addled host, Playboy Magazine’s Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek. Its the conversation you have in your head but that gets said out loud. Recorded live, on tape, from The …
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