The Georgia On Your Mind podcast is back with a brand-new season. Season Two of the podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the unexplored ways the University of Georgia is leaving a big impact on the state.

Join the host and interviewers of the Georgia On Your Mind podcast as we discuss our favorite moments and parts of making Season 1 happen and what to expect in the next season!

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Georgia has become one of the top destinations for filmmakers in recent years, with a thriving industry that has contributed billions of dollars to the state's economy. From the state's diverse range of landscapes to its tax incentives for filmmakers, Georgia has positioned itself to be a leader in the film production industry for years to come. Featuring Daniel Sattelmeyer (Head of Creative & Partner at Bark Bark Entertainment & Content Studio) and Dr. Jay Hamilton (Department Head of the UGA Entertainment & Media Studies Program), this episode explores the exciting world of film production in Georgia and the many ways in which this thriving industry is shaping the state's culture and economy.

Home to over 100 miles of coastline and the largest aquarium in the US, Georgia has good reason to dive deep into the realm of marine conservation. Featuring Dr. Kady Lyons (Research Scientist at the Georgia Aquarium) and Dr. Mark Risse (Director of the UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant), this episode dives deep into the unique challenges and opportunities Georgia faces in preserving this fragile ecosystem.

If there's one area we all know Georgia excels in, it's agriculture. Producing $69.4 billion in revenue every year and dedicating almost 10 million acres of land to production, it's no surprise that we are the leading producers of peanuts, blueberries, onions, and of course, peaches. Featuring Cassie Ann Kiggen (Chief Communications Officer of the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences) and Dr. Laura Perry Johnson (Associate Dean of Extension for the UGA College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences), this episode explores the vast agricultural industry immersed throughout the state and shows why the self-proclaimed peach state should be known for so much more.

We explore the state of the music industry in Georgia and the deep history that music has within the Peach State. We interview Mala Sharma (Founder of Georgia Music Partners) and David Barbe (Director of the UGA Music Business Certificate Program) to get an overview of the rich history and current opportunities that the music scene has to offer.

In this episode, we learn about the state of entrepreneurship and business within Georgia and how the University of Georgia empowers people to succeed. We talk to Kevin Planovsky (Founder of Vert Digital) and Shep Ogden (Founder of Offbeat Media) to get their insight on how they started their own businesses in Georgia. We also talk with Senior Business Consultant Michael Myers of UGA’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to get an inside look at the proactive ways that UGA promotes small business across the state of Georgia.

In this episode, we explore the sports tourism and entertainment industry of Georgia and the culture that surrounds it. Featured in this episode are Josh Brooks, the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia, and Tim Zulawski, the current President of Arthur M. Blank Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE), which houses the Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta United. When we first interviewed Tim, he was the Chief Revenue Officer of AMBSE but has since been promoted to President.

Join us as we discuss the culture of sports that surrounds the state of Georgia, and how the University of Georgia contributes to that environment.

From the New Media Institute at the University of Georgia comes the Georgia On Your Mind podcast, a series that explores the relationship between the state of Georgia and the university that lives within the heart of it. Each week, a new episode will dive into an area that the state excels in and how the University of Georgia acts as a major contributor to that success.