Best Brookes Townsend Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Taylor with Mempops 33:49

10h ago33:49

33:49

“Memphis supports us, so we want to support Memphis.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk with Chris Taylor from Mempops. He tells us how the tasty popsicle operation got started and has also remained a family business, including how eager his 11 year old son is to get to work. We also learn Cecilia may have gotten the last ever fudged…

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Ron Brooks with River City Capital 1:14:09

4h ago1:14:09

1:14:09

“You are not going to be able to grow your business without partners.” On this week’s episode with Ron Brooks from River City Capital, we talk all things money, credit and budget. We also learn the value of having a solid business budget and how much he could change the impact of credit history. River City Capital uplifts local businesses by not on…

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Lakeisha Edwards with UrbanArts Commission 36:53

14d ago36:53

36:53

“Feeding into that creative mind is the foundation.” On this week’s show we sit down with Lakeisha Edwards with Urban Art Commission. She tells us about her journey from social work into the arts and how the two intertwine now and also gives us a deep dive into UAC’s current and future installation projects. . We also learn about the importance of …

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Meagan May with Backbeat Tours (Part 2) 47:06

1M ago47:06

47:06

“This is OUR city.” This episode of Just Bluffin’ features a bonus episode with Megan May of Backbeat Tours. Megan is such a wealth of Memphis knowledge that we had to dedicate another episode just to her! We cover a variety of fun things to do, see, and eat in the city. She also tells the infamous Elvis story that started his career and discusses …

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Lori Jones with DeNeuville Learning Center for Women 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

“If we really want to change the outcome for Memphis children, we have to support their mothers.” On this week’s episode, we chat with Lori Jones from the DeNeuville Learning Center for Women about the impact of quality education for women and girls and the importance of an organization like this in Memphis. In this episode, we learn more about DLC…

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Meka Egwuekwe with Code Crew 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

“In the Bluff City, we just bluffin’.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk to Meka Egwuekwe of Code Crew. He teaches us about the value of a skill like coding and how AI will continue to impact our society. We learn about all the programs and classes available at Code Crew, including a special upcoming program for toddlers. He also tal…

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Jeremy Park with City Current 50:34

2M ago50:34

50:34

“You have to go deeper in order to make positive change.” On this week’s show we talk with Jeremy Park from City Current, a nonprofit in Memphis and Nashville that connects businesses with nonprofits. We chat about volunteerism and the importance of giving back in our community. Jeremy tells us about his time in LA and how playing tennis led him to…

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Geoff Calkins with the Daily Memphian 56:56

3M ago56:56

56:56

“It is a privilege to get to tell people’s stories.” On this episode of Just Bluffin’ we are joined by The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins. Shannon and Cecilia discuss what it means to be a sports fan in a city like Memphis. Geoff tells us about his family up north, his favorite columns, and why community journalism matters. We learn why Geoff chose…

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Mia Henley with Creative Aging 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

We want to make Memphis a good place to live, work and retire.”This week, Shannon, Cecilia, and Sophie chat with Mia Henley from Creative Aging! She explains how creativity and the arts can help older adults thrive during retirement. In our conversation, we discuss Creative Aging's many programs and events, including the often-sold-out theater perf…

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Laird Veatch with University of Memphis Athletics 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

On today’s episode of Just Bluffin’, we chat with Laird Veatch, the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Memphis. He tells us all about the future of Memphis collegiate sports and what is to come for Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium among other exciting development projects. We chat about everything from NIL to…

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Josh Campbell with Spillit Memphis 48:32

4M ago48:32

48:32

"If we got into those neighborhoods and really listened to each other, then we could make some real progress.” During this week’s show, Shannon and Cecilia are joined by Josh Campbell of Spillit Memphis. He tells us about his love for storytelling and how the Spillit Grand Slam came to be. We discuss the impact of good stories and how storytelling …

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Al Kapone 44:47

5M ago44:47

44:47

“We are the world, we are the Memphis.” On this very special episode of Just Bluffin’, we chat with Al Kapone. The Memphis hip-hop legend gives us an in-depth history of the Memphis sound and the “gangsta walk.” He talks about his start in music and how he was influenced by Stax and other local legends. Cecilia and Al bond over their love of “takin…

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Dacquiri Baptiste with Orpheum Memphis Group 25:57

6M ago25:57

25:57

“What I have noticed about Memphis is people tend to leave and come back because there is space to think and be creative here.” Shannon and Cecilia are joined by Daiquiri Baptiste from the Orpheum Memphis. We chat about her day-to-day at the Orpheum and how not one day looks the same. She tells us all about her history as a dancer and how it impact…

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A Fantasy Legend Pushes The Genre Into The Future With Terry Brooks | SCC 137 57:21

6M ago57:21

57:21

TERRY BROOKS was born in Illinois in 1944. He spent a great deal of his childhood and early adulthood dreaming up stories in and around Sinnissippi Park, the very same setting for Running with the Demon. He received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College, where he majored in English Literature, and went on to earn his graduate degree from t…

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Let’s Write A Book Chapter 3 | SCC 136 24:07

6M ago24:07

24:07

This book is a hands-on manual for crafting your story, and we hope you enjoy working through it. This book has been split into two distinct parts to help you in your writing journey. Part One is all about the things you should be doing before you even get started on a draft or an outline. In this first part, I’m going to be covering the foundation…

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Ciara Neill with LPI Memphis 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

On this episode of Just Bluffin’, we talk with Ciara Neill with LPI Memphis about her academic background that indirectly led her to be the marketing pro she is today. Listen as she shares all the fun details on upcoming events in Overton Square, Broad Avenue Arts District, and all the other LPI entertainment districts that help Memphis thrive. ---…

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Let’s Write A Book Chapter 2 | SCC 135 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

This book is a hands-on manual for crafting your story, and we hope you enjoy working through it. This book has been split into two distinct parts to help you in your writing journey. Part One is all about the things you should be doing before you even get started on a draft or an outline. In this first part, I’m going to be covering the foundation…

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Let’s Write A Book Chapter 1 | SCC 134 34:44

7M ago34:44

34:44

This book is a hands-on manual for crafting your story, and we hope you enjoy working through it. This book has been split into two distinct parts to help you in your writing journey. Part One is all about the things you should be doing before you even get started on a draft or an outline. In this first part, I’m going to be covering the foundation…

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Writing Delicious Cozy Mysteries With Jessa Maxwell | SCC 133 31:43

7M ago31:43

31:43

The Golden Spoon: A Novel “This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bakeoff kept me turning the pages all night!” —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author Only Murders in the Building meets The Maid in this darkly beguiling locked-room mystery where someone turns up dead on the set of TV’s hottest baking competition—pe…

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Jessica Lotz with Innovate Memphis 31:15

7M ago31:15

31:15

“I know in Memphis, we are hard on ourselves on everything that we want to improve, but it's always so great when you see people from other cities just be blown away.”On this week’s show we chat with Jessica Lotz of Innovate Memphis about the impact of community engagement in Memphis and how Innovate Memphis supports the city. We also talk about ho…

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From Journalist to Twisty Thriller Author With Peggy Townsend | SCC 132 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

Peggy Townsend is longtime newspaper reporter who has won multiple state and national awards for her work. She has chased a serial killer through a graveyard at midnight, panhandled with street kids, and sat on a mountaintop with woman who counted her riches in each morning's sunrise. She has rafted rivers, come face-to-face with a grizzly bear and…

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Taking A Passion For Storytelling To The Top Of The NYT Bestseller List With Robyn Carr | SCC 131 32:54

7M ago32:54

32:54

Robyn Carr was a young mother of two in the mid-1970s when she started writing fiction, an Air Force wife, educated as a nurse, whose husband’s frequent assignment changes made it difficult for her to work in her profession. Originally from Minnesota, they lived in all four corners of Texas, Alabama, Florida, California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. L…

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Planning Your Author Career Like A Pro With A. N. Sage | SCC 130 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

A.N. Sage is a bestselling, award-winning author of mystery and fantasy novels. She has spent most of her life waiting to meet a witch, vampire, or at least get haunted by a ghost. In between failed seances and many questionable outfit choices, she has developed a keen eye for the extra-ordinary. A.N. spends her free time reading and binge-watching…

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AI Tools For Writers: Prewriting With Claude.AI | SCC 129 33:33

7M ago33:33

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In this video we explore how writers can use Claude.AI to explore the prewriting process. We go from simple idea to fully fleshed out outline. By the time we're finished, we will be ready to start drafting a mystery novel, with the confidence of a writer with a plan. Here's the document with our prompts and responses. https://docs.google.com/docume…

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Bill Webb Jr. and Memphis Weirdos 46:15

7M ago46:15

46:15

It's spooky season in the 901! On this special Halloween episode of Just Bluffin’ we talk with paranormal enthusiast Bill Webb, founder and host of the short wave radio show Memphis Weirdos and local haunted tour guide. He tells us all about Memphis’s spooky history, his most experiences as a paranormal investigator, and how much the yellow fever i…

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Publishing Novellas In The Thriller Market With Peter Swanson | SCC 128 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

The Christmas Guest: A Novella PETER SWANSON is the New York Times bestselling author of nine previous novels, including The Kind Worth Killing, winner of the New England Society Book Award, and finalist for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger; Her Every Fear, an NPR book of the year; and Eight Perfect Murders, a New York Times bestseller and Kirkus R…

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AI Tools For Writers: ChatGPT 20:47

7M ago20:47

20:47

If you’ve been hiding from the robot apocalypse and haven’t yet heard of ChatGPT, or Claude, or any of the other AI tools that have appeared on the market lately, then I have some bad news for you. The robots are here. But the good news is that this robot (for the time being) isn’t currently taking over the world and is actually quite helpful for w…

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Contemporary Romantic Comedies With Katie Shepard | SCC 127 34:40

7M ago34:40

34:40

Sweeten the Deal Katie Shepard is, in no particular order, a fangirl, a gamer, a bankruptcy lawyer, and a romance author. Born and raised in Texas, she frequently escapes to Montana to commune with the trees and woodland creatures, resembling a Disney princess in all ways except age, appearance, and musical ability. When not writing or making white…

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Sweet Seasonal Spirit With Annie England Noblin | SCC 126 36:03

8M ago36:03

36:03

Christmas at Corgi Cove: A Novel Annie England Noblin lives with her son, husband, and three dogs in the Missouri Ozarks. She graduated with an M.A. in creative writing from Missouri State University and currently teaches English and communications for Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She spends her free time playing make-belie…

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Coming Of Age With Exotic Fantasy Settings With Jade Shyback | SCC 125 35:28

8M ago35:28

35:28

AqueousFrom debut young adult novelist Jade Shyback comes the first in the Aqueous series. On the eve of Earth’s collapse, young Marisol Blaise is taken to live on an underwater mersation known as Aqueous with parents not her own. There, she must compete in the trials, grueling tests designed to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each trainee…

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Meagan May with Backbeat Tours (Part 1) 45:45

7M ago45:45

45:45

“We have a responsibility to bring Memphis history to an entire new generation of people.” On this episode of Just Bluffin’ we chat with Meagan May of Backbeat Tours. Meagan tells us all about Memphis history and what makes us the music city of the world. She shares stories about her favorite Memphis landmarks and we learn about the impact of the N…

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Dark Magic, Deadly Beasts, And Fantasy Romance With Kate Golden | SCC 124 43:42

8M ago43:42

43:42

A Dawn of Onyx (The Sacred Stones) Kate Golden lives in Los Angeles where she works full time in the film industry developing stories with screenwriters and filmmakers. A Dawn of Onyx is her debut novel, and the first in the Sacred Stones trilogy. In her free time she is an avid book reader, movie fanatic, and functioning puzzle addict. An embarras…

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Humorous Action Romance With Carlie Walker | SCC 123 36:12

8M ago36:12

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The Takedown Carlie Walker attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she first majored in Peace, War and Defense, a feeder program for intelligence services—before realizing that she is way too anxious to be a spy. Having gone on to study at Oxford University and at City, University of London, she worked briefly in publishing …

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Haunted House Psychological Thrillers With Carissa Orlando | SCC 122 33:52

8M ago33:52

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The September House Carissa Orlando has a doctorate in clinical-community psychology and specializes in work with children and adolescents. In her “day job,” Carissa works to improve the quality of and access to mental health care for children and their families. Prior to her career in psychology, Carissa studied creative writing in college and has…

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