True Conversation
Conversations with artists, musicians, and others that added flavor to the music scene of Athens, GA and beyond. Getting to know the people they are and their personal stories.
Episodes
17 episodes since 2024
Bertis Downs - R.E.M. HQ
Thanks for stopping by the show! It's my pleasure to share with you a conversation I had with Bertis Downs. Bertis is a longtime advisor and Entertainment lawyer - with most of his life being spent in Athens, GA. We speak about family, the Musi...
September 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:35
Panic Stricken's Richard Gober
Met up with Richard Gober, founding member and front man for Panic Stricken, a Widespread Panic tribute band based in Austin, TX. We discussed family, what led him to guitar playing, and some of his favorite Panic shows from the 90’s.Th...
September 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:38:28
Season 1 Closer - Season 2 Sneak Peek
Happy Friday folks! Quick episode that looks back on the show to this point in 2024. A bit of reflection on where the show has been, and where it is headed. Thank you for all of the support! Looking forward to more conversations to...
August 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:32
Nuçi’s Space - with Abby Winograd
Sat down with one of my favorite people at Nuçi’s Space. Abby Winograd is the Marketing and Communications Manager on Bob Sleppy's team. We talk about her life journey that led her to Athens, GA, and the subsequent role in which she serve...
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:51
Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Drifter Merch & Drifter Fest
Thanks for stopping by the show! Sat down with a new friend - Lorrie Dixson Griggs. Lorrie is the owner of Drifter Merch, which is a merchandising company based in Charleston, SC. We talk about her life, her marriage to her late husband Bert Gr...
July 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:36
Sam Holt of Sam Holt Band, Outformation, and Widespread Panic
Thanks for stopping by the show! Had some time with Sam Holt last week - and happy to share the conversation. Enjoy! Thank you as always to the wonderful group of kind souls at Nuci's Space for the recording space! Please consider giv...
June 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:08:38
The Breadbox Foundation - Feeding Life into People through Education and Fine Arts
Feeling fantastic today! Why? Made some new friends over at The Breadbox Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. I just love the community of folks that enjoy the same music that I do, but who also find the ray of light that guides them towards help...
June 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:20
Cody Dickinson (Solo & North Mississippi Allstars)
For decades, Cody Dickinson has flown the flag for homemade American roots music. From his ongoing work with North Mississippi Allstars – the chart-topping blues/rock band he co-founded with brother Luther Dickinson in 1996 – to his Grammy-winn...
June 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:44
Josh Timmermans of Noble Visions
Capturing the images of Life - I bring you Josh Timmermans of Noble Visions. Josh is an amazing photographer, and we had a great conversation about his life, his work, and the impact he brings to the Live music scene. I hope you enjoy this epis...
June 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:01:59
Fred Adams & Woody Garrison - Danny Hutchens Tribute 2024 Preview (Live Wire, Athens on 6/20/2024)
Had a conversation with a couple of new friends - Fred Adams and Woody Garrison. Fred has a long Athens history, and is full of tales from yesterday through today. Towards the end of the discussion, Woody performs a handful of songs a...
June 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:58:34
Kyle Pike of PanicFreaks.org
This is a fun one for you! Sat down with Kyle Pike and talked about his experience in and around the music scene during and after his time in college in High Point, NC. He's seen a lot - and done a lot - and it was my pleasure to soak it all ...
June 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:46
Ted Rockwell of Everyday Companion
Excited to share a conversation I had with Ted Rockwell. Ted created the 'Everyday Companion' and remains a fan and source of priceless information for Panic fans Old and New. We talk about his life, education, love for Live music, and the Ev...
June 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:12:33
Sean Mills of Machine Funk
Had the opportunity to sit down with Sean Mills of Machine Funk, prior to their 5/11 performance at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta. It was great to finally see these guys Live - and if you love rock & roll and haven't done so...do it!
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:03
Michael Wilker - Part 1
Got to sit down for a quick chat with a certified legend in the Panic taping community. If you ever traded tapes, you should know who Wilker is. And if you don't - here's a quick intro! Resident of Nashville, TN, Wilker is a guy that I could ...
March 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:22
Jeff Hannan
An Athens native since the late 70's - Jeff brings stories of punk rock, The Grateful Dead, REM, and the B-52's. He witnessed the explosion of musical talent in Athens in the wake of the B-52's meteoric rise to fame, setting the stage for a t...
March 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:31:33
Leon Leathers of Ruby Sue Graphics
Got to sit down with my old childhood and Panic-hood buddy Leon Leathers. We talk growing up in Athens, t-shirt and poster printing, and the music we love. Thank you to Cat Bobon for letting us post up at her amazing Airbnb! Link below - an...
March 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:12:14
True Conversation - The Intro Episode
From Athens, GA and beyond - come along with me as I have conversations with musicians, artists, and other cool people that I am dying to talk to! Stay tuned as I have a flurry of interviews upcoming - and thanks for visiting!Song cre...
March 07, 2024
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Season 1
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2:10