Classic City Vibes

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-produced punk rock comedian, one part sweater-wearing linguist philosopher. He has performed for audiences of all stripes and ages with his comedy that is logic-bending, poetic, and tantalizingly dry. You can learn more about him at www.kellypetron.is and his comedy theater at www.flyingsquidcomedy.com.

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/.

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.

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 motorcycles and going on movie dates with her husband, and most of all spending time with her beautiful family. She is on an amazing journey to mastering the art of fashion design. 

Follow her journey on Instagram: @tabithafielteau and @chicriotapparel
Or visit the website www.tabithafielteau.com
www chicriot.com

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.

This week we talk with musician Bryant Perez.  Bryant is a rapper but also has projects in metal and hosting duties on JOKERJOKERtv.  You can find out more about Bryant at https://bryantperezmusic.com/.

We talk with author Comfort Rexford about her new book "Arranged Marriage: The Dilemma Of An African Girl".


Born in Ghana, West Africa, Comfort Rexford embodies resilience as an entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother to two incredible children and a beautiful granddaughter. Her impressive sales achievements in Beauty, Fashion, Insurance, and Real Estate industries highlight her diverse skills. The key to her business success lies in her unwavering determination and ability to transform her life story against all odds, a testament to her enduring spirit and the lessons learned on her remarkable journey.

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Links:

Website: https://conniecomfort.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connieelove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connielove_1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comfort.rexford

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comfort-rexford-07410411b/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTM27vZlxO7_GGVGbWZVMw

This week's interview is with Jordan Cleo Argrett.  Jordan makes music, pottery, photography and more.    It was a fun conversation so check it out.

You can find out more about Jordan at:

Website: jordanargrett.com

Instagram: jordancleo.clay

Bandcamp: jordncleo.bandcamp.com

This week we talk with author, actor, and barber Barnard Simms.  

Barnard Sims, pen named: Barnard the Barber is the Award-Winning Author of: 

 THE SOUTHERN AWAKENING: 

A Black Man’s Guide to Liberating the Rural South.  

 Additionally, Barnard is USCF (United States Chess Federation) District Chess Coach and the founder of the 501(c3) Nonprofit, Reach One Chess, Inc. ROC’s mission is to inspire the next generation of thinkers, through literacy, to become authors and storytellers themselves. 

 Barnard is also an actor whose been in a Civil Rights film with the late Congressman John Lewis and was most recently in the movie Till produced by EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg. 

·      Website: https://www.barnardthebarber.com/

·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnardshairsalon/

·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barnard.sims

·      Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsimsthewayitis

·      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9iFSZDQRJzBWOepT3JoPg 

This week we interview game designer extraordinaire Jay Domingo who is among many thing the co-creator of the upcoming Mystic Punks Tabletop Roleplaying Game.  Check out there kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/mystic-punks-table-top-roleplaying-game.