Send us a text Learn about Vtubing, Resin art and more with local artist Mothrea Immortalis. Bio: "this bug knows some stuff or something like that"

Send us a text Ixian is a one man tour de force of Post Cyber Grinding Noisey Sludge Techno Industrial Blackened doom based out of Athens, GA. His live shows consist of many machines, and masked mystique. There is an unreasonable amount of music for the amount of time the project has been active that can be found at https://ixian.bandcamp.com.

Send us a text Novelist and entrepreneur Alissa Huelsman-Bell discusses her journey from Star Trek-inspired storyteller to owner of Thunderfoot Studio, a new film production facility at Wire Park in Watkinsville. Her creative path spans writing 20 published books across multiple genres to building a space where both established and emerging filmmakers can create high-quality content. Bio: Calm like an F-bomb*, Alissa Huelsman-Bell writes books about fierce women rockers who have a hard time...

Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of independent cinema as the Athens Film Festival makes its triumphant return for a second year! Founder Chuck Griffin and PR coordinator Blaire Mars take us behind the scenes of this rapidly growing celebration of film that's quickly becoming a cultural cornerstone in the Classic City. For more information on the festival go to athensfilm.com Bio: Chuck Griffin - I'm a Grady Alumni (2009), and studied Telecommunication Arts (now known as "Entertainm...

Send us a text Our guest today is Tara Heaton — a published author, keynote speaker, and master storyteller whose unforgettable memoir invites readers into a world few can imagine. In Life Minutes: Igniting Joy from the Fire of Heartache, Tara shares her journey as a mother navigating trauma, weaving together raw emotion, surprising humor, and heartfelt insight. Her ability to turn deeply personal experiences into universal truths leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of readers. L...

Send us a text Have you ever walked out of a movie theater feeling betrayed by what filmmakers did to your favorite book? Or discovered an incredible novel only after falling in love with its screen adaptation? Our fascinating conversation with Athens librarians Niké and Britton explores the delicate art of transforming written words into visual stories. Britton is also one of the host for the podcast "Here Come the Sequels"; Check it out on all major podcast platforms.

Send us a text Meet Caleb Zane Hewitt, the creative force behind Triangle Agency, a groundbreaking tabletop role-playing game that's redefining how we think about narrative control and power dynamics at the gaming table. In this wide-ranging conversation, Caleb shares how his unexpected journey from theater kid to professional game master to acclaimed game designer has shaped his unique creative perspective. Caleb Zane Huett is a game designer and author of several books including TRIANGLE ...

Send us a text Learn about local up and coming filmmaker Chris Pendry. Chris Pendry is a talented multi-hyphenate artist. From acting on stage, writing new works, and making short films in the UGA Masters in Film Arts program, Chris Pendry has had a busy year making art and adding to our beautiful creative scene. Check out his latest films Chase and This Body is a Test (here are the links to watch): https://youtu.be/Ho9itJEiOiY & https://youtu.be/sPkrFz804XQ.

Send us a text Kendra Collier shares her journey from horseback riding enthusiast to published children's book author. Her book "Amber's Equestrian Alphabet" began as a high school senior project but quickly became a passion project combining her love for animals with new writing skills. • First fell in love with horses during a trail ride in Tennessee just three years ago • Competes in show jumping and earned second place in her first competition • Created "Amber's Equestrian Alphabet" to t...

Send us a text What happens when classical elegance meets modern storytelling? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly talented Eva Elarbee, whose journey from a three-year-old in ballet slippers at the Joan Mann Dance Studio to a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, and living history interpreter, is nothing short of inspiring. Bio : Eva Elarbee is an Athens native with a passion for vintage fashion. She grew up helping at her mom’s costume shop, and from that, developed a deep lov...

Send us a text Set Lighting Technician Miles Grier share his journey into the film industry. From essential roles and safety on set to sharing invaluable career advice, the discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and respect in the film industry. • Understanding the structure and roles in the lighting department • Importance of lighting for mood and visual storytelling • Anecdotes highlighting challenges faced on set • Discussion on safety procedur...

Send us a text Join us on Classic City Vibes as we welcome back Anthony Zuniga, who takes us on his journey from a church worship team to middle school band, eventually stepping into the world of theater and dance at Brightstone Productions. Despite initial doubts from his family, Anthony's breakthrough moment arrived when his father attended his performance in "Catch Me If You Can," a pivotal event that marked a turning point in his artistic journey. His story is a testament to the power of ...

Send us a text What happens when you take an alternate history Earth, sprinkle it with alien curses, and wrap it all in the creative chaos of the Old School Renaissance? Wayne and Dee from Kismet Games join us on Classic City Vibes to answer just that. Kismet Games is the brainchild of Wayne Peacock. Together with writing partner Dee McKinney, they crafted the world of Rustwater, Kismet’s signature product. You can learn more about us and our writing process on our blog page. New releases t...

Send us a text We talk books with some of ARLS's own. Lindsay, Jen, and Niké join us to talk about the NY Times Greatest Books of the 21st Century list as well as some of the books coming out this fall. Video Games, Cher, and much more find their way into the conversation. Hope you enjoy.

Send us a text This week we talk with Director Mac Escalante about his new film “Aubrey’s Understanding”. You can catch the film at the Georgia Museum of Art on October 19th at 2pm. You can find Mac Escalante at: email: escalantemac@gmail.com Instagram: @Spongemac99 Aubrey's Understandings Instagram: @aubreysunderstandings

Send us a text The Comedy community has really taken off in the last four years and a lot of that has to do with Flying Squid Comedy which offers classes, shows, and a community for local comedians. This week we talk with founder and comedian Kelly Petronis about his career as a comedian, the origins and evolution of Flying Squid Comedy and the local Comedy community. Kelly Petronis is the founder of Flying Squid Comedy. A comic, improviser, and serial podcaster, Kelly is one part self...

Send us a text This week we talk with Filmmaker Zachary Markley. Hear about his recent project, his work on major studio films, his novels, podcast and more! You can find more info about Zachary at https://www.zacharymarkleyofficial.com/.

Send us a text Mark van Allen has been playing music his whole life and has shared the stage and studio with some of the biggest stars in music. Known especially for his unique sound on pedal steel guitar he has had quite a remarkable career. Mark talks with us about music, life and naturally hypnotism. You don't want to miss this episode.

Send us a text We talk this week with local Fashion Designer Tabitha Fielteau. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Tabitha Fielteau is a womenswear fashion designer with two unique brands. One label is Chic Riot that specializes in motorcycle gear for women with a high emphasis on fashion. Her eponymous label, Tabitha Fielteau offers custom bridal, evening, prom and everyday glam wear. When she's not creating couture pieces in her downtown Athens atelier, Tabitha enjoys riding motorcyc...

Send us a text This we week we speak with Lora Hogan and Anthony Zuniga of the Athens Film Festival. This is also our first live recorded episode with some audience questions in the mix. Lora and Anthony are part of the team putting on the first Athens Film Festival which will be August 15th through the 17th. You can find out more about the Athens Film Festival at athensfilm.com.