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Chewing The Fat

Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the writing of our stories leads us in to some dark places. Here we explore those beautiful, messy, human stories and what people just like you are doing to help keep the darkness at bay. I'm glad you found us, know you're not alone. Sit a spell and let’s chew the fat.

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Episodes

Duane Brown, Maverick Filmmaker, Writer, Lightcatcher

The 7th Annual Black Cat Picture Show Film Festival is coming and one of its founders, Duane Brown, stops by to chew the fat. We get in to all things film festival including a partnership with A24 Films to bring The Green Knight to the festival screen, when to expect the release of his feature film, creativity born out of divorce, and more. Follow Duane on Instagram @duanebrown His photography business @browncowimaging Links from the show: Black Cat Picture Show Film Festival: Website - blackcat...

Aug 12, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 12

"Baby J" Jones, Radio Veteran, Writer, Family Man

Ever wonder what goes when the mics are off on your favorite radio stations? Want to know what fatherly advice the late DMX had for a new dad? This week we talk with Jay "Baby J" Jones a friend and radio veteran about those things, find out what's up with ducks on jeeps, and more! Follow Baby J on instagram - @radiobabyj Links from the show: The Daily Stoic The Daily Stoic Journal A Moment With Moj Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out t...

Aug 05, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Travis Brown, Podcaster, Mentor, Entrepreneur

Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast but don't know where to start? Is there something inside holding you back? This week the Papa of Pod Decks, Travis Brown, tricks me in to booking him on the show and we talk podcasting, overcoming addiction, and creating with reckless abandon! Follow Travis about podcasting - @poddecks Check out Travis' art - @younglithgow Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" ...

Jul 29, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sean B. Petty, Leader, Activist, Future Texan

Ever wonder what it takes to make good leader? Ever wonder what it takes to pick up your family and move half way across the country? My guest this week Sean B. Petty stops by the studio to talk before embarking on his next great adventure! Follow Sean on Instagram @seanbpetty Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the p...

Jul 22, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Jason Craig, Graphic Designer, Artist

Have you ever wanted to quit punching someone else's time clock and punch in for yourself? Want to know what it takes to do it as a self employed creative? On his own he has worked with clients like the Atlanta Braves, Nike, HBO, and heck he even designed my logo too! Jason Craig stops by the studio to sit a spell and chew the fat about how he changed his mindset and hasn't looked back! Links from the show: Augusta Poster Show, augustapostershow.com Jason's Website, jasonthe29th.com Jason's Crun...

Jul 15, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Jonathan Cook, Playwright, Filmmaker, Podcaster

Have you ever wondered how prolific creators keep creating? Find out from creative renaissance man, Jonathan Cook, what keeps him motivated and what he does to keep his head clear so that there is room for unbound imagination. Check out Jonathan's podcast, Gather By The Ghost Light , wherever you listen to podcasts. Support GBTGL on Patreon, here . Pick up a copy of the Gather By The Ghost Light: Year One. Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Che...

Jul 08, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Elizabeth Canas, Foodie, Blogger, Cook

Getting ready for a big weekend get together and need some fresh ideas for what to serve? The Corny Cook stops by to offer some suggestions as well as tell us how her food blogger journey began! Find Elizabeth's recipes at TheCornyCook.com and follow her on instagram for even more inspiration at @thecornycook . Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a...

Jul 01, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Bill West, Author, Pit Master, Country Music Aficionado

Want to know the secret to wooing a competition barbecue judge? Or how a mop can win you a James Beard Award? Sit a spell as we talk with my friend, barbecue cookbook author and radio veteran, Bill West. Click here to check out Bill's Cookbooks! barbecuetricks.com Other links from the show: The War of Art Rodney Scott's BBQ Sconyer's Bar-b-que Congaree Gold Barbecue Sauce GrateTV.com RECTEQ Pellet Grills Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check...

Jun 24, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Cheronda Harris, Educator, Innovator, Strong Black Woman

Want to know what it was like for educators to teach during a pandemic? 20 year veteran educator Cheronda Harris speaks candidly about the challenges and how the innovations discovered have lead to more opportunities to reach more students. We also talk about the impact of Juneteenth and it being recognized as a federal holiday. We also discover how she keeps the dark at bay and play a round of Fast Five! Follow Cheronda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a_beautiful_soul_speaks/ Support the...

Jun 23, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Dale Thomas, My Best Good Friend

One of the best humans I know and my former radio show partner Dale Thomas drops by the studio to talk Kilts, Cologne, and Keeping the Dark at Bay. Find Dale on Facebook or email him for any insurance needs at rthomas3@kemper.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Than...

Jun 10, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 3

William Caleb Rivera-Bloodworth, Advocate, Actor, Artist

***In this episode our guest speaks candidly about self harm and suicide, if those subjects are sensitive to you, you may want to skip this episode. But know that you are never alone and help is always available, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.*** Do you find yourself struggling to find the light especially when you are alone? Advocate, Actor, & Artist William Caleb Rivera-Bloodworth dives deep into what it took for him to work through being alone for one of the f...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Denise Smith, Generational Curse Breaker

Do you feel stuck in a loop going nowhere because of the environment you were raised in? We talk to Generational Curse Breaker Denise Smith and find out how she has been able to see walls crumble that had previously been holding her back. Follow Denise @dnice6_ on Instagram. Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the pod...

Jun 10, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Big Red Button

Hi! I'm Big Robb and this has been a long time coming to get to this point. I have worked in radio and televison for over 20 years, been on stages in huge arenas, been on sets with celebrities, recorded comercials for national brands, but this has to be one of my greatest accomplishments... I finally hit the "Big Red Button"! Haha! I hope you will come along with me weekely as I talk with guests about life, art, and culture... and we dive in to how they stay positive and keep the dark at bay. So...

Jun 03, 20219 min
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