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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
True ConversationA Gambler's Recovery and Mission to Serve - with Adam Lyons of The Modern Meeting
Podcast Peeps! Back after a quick break, and excited to share a conversation with you, with Adam Lyons, the creator of The Modern Meeting. I've struggled over…
True ConversationGeekin' and Speakin' Early 2000's Panic with goin2cjb_
I like making new friends - who doesn't? On this episode, I sit down with goin2cjb_ to talk Mikey Panic, while visiting a few heaters from some shows that we…
True ConversationAaron Siegel - 20th Anniversary of Home Team BBQ
***Tickets for the 20th anniversary concert at The Refinery in Charleston (9/26/26) go on-sale Monday, 7/13/2026. Check out www.hometeambbq.com for more…
True ConversationThe Spirit Moves in all Things - with Energy Healer - Gretchen Voss
Sat down with a new Friend - Gretchen Voss. She practices the Japanese energy-healing practice of Reiki, that channels universal life force energy to promote…
True ConversationAlabama's Finest - Winston Ramble
Winston Ramble is the best rock band you may not have seen or heard as of yet, and you should get on that. From Northwest Alabama, these players have been…
True ConversationCameron Williams (Tishamingo, The Black Creek Band & SCAM)
It was truly a pleasure to sit down with one of my favorite musicians and storytellers. If you've been in the music 'scene' as long as I have, you came to…
True ConversationPrincess Zambi - Drew Walley
Come on in - you're all welcome here - have a seat! Sat down with Drew to discuss growing up in California, and a chance childhood Grateful Dead concert that…
True ConversationDancing on the Rail w/ Maya Thatch
Happy to share a conversation I had with new friend of the show - Maya Thatch! Fresh off of the Phish Sphere shows, we discuss her love of Live music, which…
True ConversationHealth, Wellness, and a Beautiful Life - with Priscilla Tofte
Happy to introduce you to Priscilla Tofte - new friend of the show - and our new personal Somatic Breathwork practitioner. Hailing from her new home in…
True ConversationLivin' Her Best Life - Rosie - Host of the Podcast 'Boogie on Rosie Woman'
Met a new friend in our scene - Rose Marie De Leon-Nogueras - and after much laughter at the memes she posts on FB and IG - I HAD to get her on the show. Her…
True ConversationSoul Sister - Betsy Franck
Betsy Franck is a soulful americana blues rock singer, guitar player, and songwriter. A Virginia native who has spent 25 years touring and chasing the art of…
True ConversationLong Live The Jam Queen! - Annabel Lukins
Annabel Lukins is the ‘Jam Mom’ - but I call her the ‘Queen of Jam’. She grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City, and was exposed to music from a very…
True ConversationCurtis Cockrell - Life, Love and Music
So excited to share with you all my conversation with Curtis Cockrell. Curtis is the Merchandise Manager for Trey Anastasio Band and Greensky Bluegrass, the…
True ConversationTamara Holder-DeMaio - Women's Rights Advocate, Attorney, Philanthropist....and Badass!
Tamara Holder is a nationally recognized women’s rights and multi-plaintiff attorney. She was a legal analyst on Fox News Channel for nearly a decade before…
True ConversationThe Rock & Roll Hired Gun - Eric Martinez
Hailing from Rockville, Maryland and calling Denver, Colorado home, Eric Martinez is a guitarist in the rock/jam band world and a fixture of the local Denver…
True ConversationMeghann5k and Matt Youngblood of Addie Tonic
New friends of the show - Addie Tonic - is an alterna-rock band formed in Denver, CO featuring dynamic front woman Meghann5k (Vocals, Guitar), Matt Youngblood…
True ConversationPerpetual Groove's Matthew McDonald
Every now and again I get to sit down with an artist that helped define a genre, and this conversation with Matthew McDonald from Perpetual Groove was one of…
True ConversationAndy Greenberg (Runaway Gin) & Sean Mills (Machine Funk) of Bears Gone Phishin' - Live from Terminal West 6/21/25
Hey Podcast Peeps! Been waiting to see Bears Gone Phishin' for quite some time now. Finally had the opportunity, coupled with a pre-show sit down with Andy…
True ConversationHome Team FM - Streaming the Dream - with Russ Loyd and Jeremy Brown
Howdy podcast peeps and Panic Freaks! Happy to share a conversation I had with Russ Loyd and Jeremy Brown from Home Team FM. We discuss the history of Home…
True ConversationCam and RG of Panic Stricken - Live from Smith's Olde Bar 6/19/25
Raleigh, NC - coming in hot to the Lincoln Theatre tonight, 6/20/25 Charlotte, NC - tomorrow night, 6/21/25 at The Rabbit Hole Thanks for stopping by the show…
True ConversationBackline's Terra Lopez - Musician, Podcast Host, and Mental Health Advocate
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - but the team at Backline helps the Musician community 365 days a year. On this episode of the show, I sit down with…
True ConversationThe Wizard on the Pedal Steel - John Neff
I've really enjoyed John's playing for many, many years. John started his music path on guitar while living in Savannah, GA. John then picked up his first…
True ConversationMusician and Producer - David Barbe
You can't talk about the history of music that bubbles out of Athens, GA without speaking to David Barbe. He's played with such acts as the Bar-B-Q Killers…
True ConversationTalking Mikey and Todd - with Sam Holt and Turner May from The Sandbox Channel
Took a trip down memory lane with Sam Holt and Turner May from The Sandbox Channel. We visited, watched, and discussed a handful of songs from the Panic show…
True ConversationASL Interpreter Edie Jackson
Sat down with everyone's favorite ASL interpreter - Edie Jackson. Had a great conversation about Life and Music - and I am excited to share this episode with…
True ConversationSeason 2 - That's a wrap! Season 3 kicking off this week...
That's a wrap on Season 2! Episode 1 of Season 3 coming this week - and we are introducing video to the show for some - maybe all - guest interviews. Thanks…
True ConversationNashville Moontime Market Panic Pre-Party Preview
Joined by friends of the show Ashley Lieb (Honey Creek Pottery) and Lorrie Dixson Griggs (Drifter Merch) - listen in for a preview of the Moontime Market set…
True ConversationVanessa Briscoe Hay of Pylon (& Pylon Reenactment Society)
Happy to introduce - or get us all reacquainted with a founding member and lead singer of Pylon and Pylon Reenactment Society - Vanessa Briscoe Hay. Formed in…
True ConversationDiggin' Up Things We Do Want - with Turner May from The Sandbox Channel
Looking for Panic video that you thought didn't exist? Well look no further than The Sandbox Channel. Sat down with Turner May to talk all things Panic - past…
True ConversationFoolin' Around with Comedian Cam Herdt - Music, Life, and Laughs
I present to you - Cam Herdt - comedian extraordinaire, and certified Live music Governor. Had a great time chatting about all things Life, Music, and Comedy…
True ConversationEric Carter of Bloodkin
Had a great time chatting with Eric Carter of Bloodkin - one of Athens' rock & roll legends. He and Danny Hutchens took Athens by storm in 1986, and proceeded…
True ConversationKodi Nottingham of the podcast 'WHAT'S THE REASON FOR THIS'
Podcast World! Thanks for checking out the show. Had a great time hanging out with Kodi Nottingham today, while he and his crew were in town to see Billy…
True ConversationAshley Lieb of Honey Creek Pottery
Hey! Thanks for stopping by the show! Today I sat down with Ashley Lieb of Honey Creek Pottery. We have several of her pieces here at True Conversation, and…
True ConversationConscious Alliance's Ali Stone
Hey! Thanks for stopping by the show. Sat down for a conversation with Ali Stone - Director of Marketing and Digital Partnerships at Conscious Alliance. We…
True ConversationJeremy Ward of Sam Holt Band
Hey you….thanks for stopping by the show! Sat down with my new friend Jeremy Ward to talk about his life, music, wrastlin’, and all things in between. Jeremy…
True ConversationSean Mills - Solo, Machine Funk, and {New Project!} Bears Gone Phishin
Happy Friday and early Merry Christmas Podcast Peeps! Sat back down with my friend and yours - Sean Mills from Machine Funk. We caught up to talk about Machine…
True ConversationRock Journalist Extraordinaire - Annemarie Jacar
Hey podcast peeps! Had a great conversation with my new friend Annemarie Jacar. Annemarie graduated from the Journalism program at the University of Colorado…
True ConversationBertis 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…
True ConversationPanic 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…
True ConversationSeason 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…
True ConversationNuçi’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…
True ConversationLorrie 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…
True ConversationSam 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…
True ConversationThe 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…
True ConversationCody 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…
True ConversationJosh 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…
True ConversationFred 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…
True ConversationKyle 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…
True ConversationTed 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…
True ConversationSean 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…
True ConversationMichael 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…
True ConversationJeff 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…
True ConversationLeon 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…