Country Sole Podcast

We made it to #20... This episode is going to be dedicated to Thanksgiving! Which, is why I am releasing this one a bit ahead of schedule. I've seen many areas that have groups (Mesa/Gilbert/Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Denver) dedicated to getting better on the dance floor. Ultimately, those groups form amazing friendships; but, I had yet to come across one in San Diego, until these folks. I sat down with Katie Boyle and Brandon Thorsten (IG: @bthor462) to discuss their group: Lifts, Dips, & Tricks as well as the community of dancers that they cultivated in San Diego. It was great spending some time getting into their stories and seeing the joy that comes with dancing and friendship. I hope you enjoy.

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This episode, I spoke with Lisa Bodnar, she is a line dance instructor from Binghamton, New York, Founding member of Crew Country Line Dancing (CCLD). She gained notoriety in the country scene in 2015 with her first dance "Kick it Up". She now teaches at various places, but you might have seen her on social media on the famous illuminated dance floor of The Cave. We discussed her journey, challenges she faced, challenging conventional thinking, and being yourself. It was a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy.

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IG: LBOD12

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Let's get this couple on America's Got Talent and or Ellen! Had a remote conversation with Shalee and Grant, the King and Queen of Country Swing (the name has an origin you wouldn't expect). We talked about the moves they do, practice, the dance scene in their area, and where they see themselves in the community. They are genuinely awesome people and I had an great time speaking with them. Follow them at @KingandQueenofCountrySwing on facebook and Instagram. Also, be on the lookout for an Instagram giveaway they have coming up!

I sat down with two MC's from San Diego's most popular country bar. We discussed the evolution of line dance in San Diego, feeling at home at a bar, and helping folks along the way. Moonshine Beach and Moonshine Flats in San Diego have found the secret sauce in creating an environment that will draw in the masses.

FINALLY!!! I got to sit down and chat with Morgan Leigh Band, a local San Diego group that tours nationwide and is one of my favorites. We talk about their beginnings, playing for empty rooms to causing traffic jams with the size of their crowds, and most importantly...camaraderie. They were a pleasure to speak to, so I hope you enjoy! You can follow them on Facebook, YouTube, IG @MorganLeighBand, as well as www.MorganLeighBand.com

In this episode, I spoke with the founder of Country Gal Paradise, Rita Pearl. We talked about her time in San Diego, hobbies she enjoys and the success of her social media presence. She made it clear, that authenticity and being true to yourself will contribute to your success and ultimately, your happiness. You can find her on IG @RitaPearl_ and @CountryGalParadise.

I sat down with Amber from 103.7FM KSON to talk about her journey in radio. I tried to convince her that she is a local celebrity and get her to come to a line dance lesson. You can listen to her on air on https://kson.radio.com/ at 9am weekdays!

Brittany is one of those people you watch and can't help but think...WOW. She is such an entertainer. But in addition to her skills on the dance floor, she is involved in some fascinating activities that has brought her national and international recognition! Also, she is one of the first people that I noticed that stood out above the rest on the floor. You can follow her on IG at _bee.inspired_ If you're in San Diego, you can visit her at JuneShine Hard Kambucha

Great time hanging out with Anthony and Rose of @CountryDanceX out of Houston, Texas as they spent some time doing Bootcamps in San Diego. We talked about the Houston dance scene, the Country Dance X story, and the evolution of country dancing.

I liked up with the Redneck Social Club out of San Francisco to discuss their origin story, the growth of the country music and dance scene in the area. They have a lot of momentum going and seem to be growing the community in the Bay. @RNSCSF @MEAGANALLERS @LAVEND3ER @BOBALIFTS @COUNTRYMIKE_SF @LILSWEEKA @JAXONSF