Front Porch Chats

By Flint Energies

A production of Flint Energies, your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, Front Porch Chats brings you along while we share interesting events, places to go, important programs and hidden gems located... more

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How many episodes does Front Porch Chats have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Front Porch Chats episodes:

March 31, 2025 Perry's Dogwood Festival is back and we have all the details for you!
It's April in Perry-dise, so that means it's time for the annual Dogwood Festival in downtown Perry, Georgia!
Join us for a lot of fun, great live music, shopping and plenty of activities in the heart of Perry on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13.
Learn more about the festival and get updates on the Dogwood Festival website, on the Dogwood Festival Facebook page, and the Dogwood Festival Instagram page!
You can also pre-order your festival t-shirts and art prints to ensure you get one from the ⁠Dogwood Festival website⁠.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
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31min
March 03, 2025 Celebrating Lafayette 200 Years Later
In March of 2025, our country - including multiple locations in Georgia - is celebrating Lafayette 200 years after his historic journey through our area.
Learn about reenactments and events in our service area celebrating Lafayette in Georgia!
Crawford County Historical Society
Check with your local area historical society for more information or reach out to the ⁠Lafayette in Georgia⁠ for help.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
29min
February 03, 2025 What do Ag, FFA, Farms and Flint Have in Common?
Flint Energies' Agriculture Specialist, Matt Denton, shares about the work Flint does with our farms, FFA students, and industry to support agriculture in the region.
Learn more about the Wiring Contest we discuss in this episode here.
To learn more about the scholarships we discuss, including our FFA and 4-H college scholarships, click here.
You can also share all of these resources from our ⁠⁠blog⁠⁠.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
28min
January 06, 2025 Flint's FireStarter FABLab
In this months podcast, Flint Energies' Manager of Community Development, Jay Flesher, shares the history, details and future of Flint's FireStarter FABLab.
The FABLab provides community access to equipment and training to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM education.
Learn more about the FireStarter FABLab online and follow the FireStarter FABLab on Facebook.
Read more about the FireStarter FABLab on our ⁠blog⁠.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
39min
December 20, 2024 Season 2 Trailer for Front Porch Chats
This season on Front Porch Chats, enjoy the Voices of Flint, featuring stories from our communities.
You can find past episodes and articles of Front Porch Chats on our blog.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
2min
December 02, 2024 Small Change Makes a Big Impact
In this months podcast, we're discussing how the Flint Energies Foundation is transforming communities and how you can join us!
The Flint Energies Foundation proves that small change, when combined with big hearts, can create monumental change. Join the movement today and see just how far your pennies can go.
Together, we’re making our communities stronger—one rounded-up bill at a time.
It’s easy to be part of this life-changing effort. Sign up for Operation Round Up here.
If you’re part of an organization in need of support, submit a grant application here.
Read more about the Flint Energies Foundation on our blog.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
26min
November 04, 2024 Enjoy Massee Lane Gardens in Middle Georgia
While Massee Lane Gardens is known for the one of the world's finest collections of camellias (and I highly recommend you go during camellia season in February and March), there are other treasures in the gardens you can enjoy year-round.
In this episode you'll lean about the national headquarters for the American Camellia Society. Learn more about the gardens, become a member, and plan your visit by going to their website.
Also enjoy pictures from the gardens on our blog here and here!

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
39min
September 30, 2024Explore Americus this Holiday Season
Americus, Georgia, is a town rich in history and full of life, thanks to the Americus Visitor’s Center and the Downtown Americus Main Street Program. Together, they bring an array of exciting events and activities to the area, drawing visitors from near and far to experience Sumter County.
For more information on these events and others, be sure to follow Visit Americus and Downtown Americus on social media.
https://visitamericusga.com/

https://www.facebook.com/visitamericus

https://www.downtownamericus.com/

https://www.facebook.com/downtownamericus

Plan your visit and discover all the excitement Americus has to offer this season!

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)
...more
21min
September 02, 2024 Perry - Where Georgia Comes Together
In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about all the exciting events and activities happening in Perry!
There are many people working hard to create a vibrant community in Perry, Georgia. The city offers a variety of things to do for residents and tourists alike.
Make sure to follow Visit Perry on Facebook, Visit Perry on Instagram, and sign up for information so you don't miss a thing on Visit Perry's website.
⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Flint Energies on Facebook⁠⁠⁠ to get the latest details on our podcast, important updates from Flint Energies, and details on our grants, scholarships and community programs.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

...more
30min
August 05, 2024 Rural America, Lafayette, and Buena Vista, Georgia
In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about the restaurants and shops in downtown Buena Vista, in addition to upcoming events and activities.
There are many people working hard to create a vibrant community in Buena Vista, Georgia, and it shows. Learn more about their events, restaurants and shops on the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Enjoy an article on our Front Porch Chats blog featuring this conversation. ⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Flint Energies on Facebook⁠⁠ to get the latest details on our podcast, important updates from Flint Energies, and details on our grants, scholarships and community programs.

Credits:
Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"
Performed by: Reveille
Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)
Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

...more
32min

FAQs about Front Porch Chats:

How many episodes does Front Porch Chats have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.