Today's guests are Noah Drake Bell and Dustin Vitale of Cloudy Sky Entertainment, a film, web, and marketing production company. The duo creates all sorts of fun content, including a YouTube series called “Hollywood Interviews” where they interview actors, directors, crew, and more who help make Charleston-based movies and TV shows like The Righteous Gemstones, Halloween (2018), and Outer Banks.

You can learn more at youtube.com/c/CloudySkyEntertainment, instagram.com/noah_drake_bell, and tiktok.com/@nerdydustin

  This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

After a quick catch-up, Christian talks to Josh and Jen McConnell, who co-own McConnell Real Estate Partners, a concierge-style real estate agency servicing the greater Charleston area. The couple is also passionate about raising money for MUSC Pediatric Cancer research through their nonprofit, The McConnell Foundation. A portion of every commission at their agency goes towards the fight for a cure, and the couple was grateful to be able to donate $50,000 last year, with a goal of reaching $100,000 by the end of 2022. They were inspired to found the McConnell Foundation after their son, Bodhi, survived a Stage 3 Neuroblastoma diagnosis when he was five months old. You can learn more at chsestates.com and chsestates.com/the-mcconnell-foundation.   The McConnell Foundation will host their first black tie gala benefiting pediatric cancer research on June 18th, 2022 at Harborside East. Those in attendance can enjoy food, live music, an open bar, and participate in a live auction. If you'd like to attend, visit https://event.gives/mcconnell and use code "tmf45" for $45 off tickets.   You can vote for Holy City Sinner and this podcast in the Best of Charleston awards via this link: bestof.charlestoncitypaper.com.   This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week's guest is Regina Duggins who has an wildly impressive resume. She is a CCSD Reading Interventionist employee working closely with the Special Education Department of Military Magnet Academy, a District 20 Constituent School Board member, founder of a girl’s mentoring program called “Black Magic Girls,” as well as the founder of Charleston Black Pride, a LGBTQI+ organization for people of color. Incredibly, she is also a self-published author and poet....and that's just the tip of the iceberg!   You can learn more at charlestonblackpride.org, instagram.com/regina.duggins.75, amazon.com/Regina-Duggins/e/B06XX7LM5W. You can also e-mail Regina at [email protected].   This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week's guest is Sharon Graci, the co-founder and artistic director of PURE Theatre, a contemporary theatre located at 134 Cannon Street that won the 2020 South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA) Theatre of Distinction Award. In the midst of their 19th season, PURE has several upcoming performances including Honoria Quietly Drawing Strength from Her Truth running April to May. The theater this past weekend launched PURE Live, a new online streaming program.   As if that wasn't enough, the company also runs PURE Lab, a division that develops new voices in American theatre, and the PURE Youth Company, which provides an opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to exercise their passion for theatre and performing arts at no cost to the student. 

You can learn more at puretheatre.org.

This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week's topics include - An update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Despite pending federal trials, the 2022 SC elections are likely to use maps passed by lawmakers; The Citadel conrims a now-former cadet who posted a racist Snapchat story that contained a racial slur is no longer with the school; The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, announced its inaugural concert with Grammy-Nominated artist Jewel will be held on Friday, March 18th, and more!   Christian then speaks with Amanda Willamson, the program director at the Transcendence Treatment Center, an outpatient addiction treatment center for substance use disorder. It is located at  3900 Leeds Ave., Suite 101 in North Charleston. You can learn more about their services at https://ttreatment.org. You can e-mail your questions to [email protected] or call 854-222-3773.   The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen ([email protected]). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week Christian talks about what he's been up to and discusses some national and global headlines - Russia invades Ukraine, Texas goes after trans kids and their families, and Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. On the local level, Christian talks about the Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway marker drama, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says physicians across the state have the authority to prescribe “off label” drugs to treat COVID-19, Katie Arrington enters the District 1 race and is already making waves, the SC House hears 5 bills that would restrict what students are taught about racism, CRT (gasp! the horror!), and more.   The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen ([email protected]). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week's topics include - Christian checks out three new Charleston restaurants, SC’s new congressional map challenged as unconstitutional and racially discriminatory, the Calhoun statue could be going to Columbia, Floyd Manor is finally getting repairs, Police Chief Luther Reynolds had a "radical surgery" to remove an aggressive and rare form of cancer, Charleston City Council votes to establish racial conciliation commission, and Charleston Councilwoman Parker had a pretty rough City Council meeting. Christian then speaks with Cody Callarman and Chris Schnieder, two Marine Corps veterans from the Lowcountry who are pushing to legalize medical cannabis for people in need of it's benefits, especially veterans who are using opioids and becoming addicted.

Callarman is also the founder and CEO of a hemp farm called Zitro Farms (zitrofarms.com) and their online store, The Carolina Dream (carolinadream.shop). Schniedeer works for the company as well. They are advocating for the passage of the The Compassionate Care Act (H. 3361, S.150), which is led by Beaufort Republican Tom Davis. You can learn more at norml.org/south-carolina-medical-marijuana-effort.

This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

This week's topics include - Gerrymandered congressional lines were signed by Gov. McMaster, Charleston City Council once again defers the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission to accept amendments, Republicans on a state Senate panel advanced a pair of anti-abortion bills despite criticism from medical and legal experts, and more. Christian then speaks with Darley Newman, host of the PBS show "Travels with Darley," which is now in its ninth season.   The show airs on SCETV on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and on ETV World on Saturdays at 11 am. One of this season's episodes is “Charleston & The Liberty Trail,” which will feature the South Carolina Lowcountry. The episode broadcasts on Wednesday, February 16th at 7:30 pm on ETV and again on March 12th at 11AM on ETVW. You can learn more at darley-newman.com and darleycnewman.com.   The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen ([email protected]). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

After discussing some recent local political news, Christian talks to Ashley about Breath to Blossom and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which raises awareness about the different forms of human trafficking and educates people about this crime and how to spot it.

 

To report an incident or seek victim services, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or Text "Help" or "Info" to 233733.

  Breath to Blossom connects survivors of various forms of trauma with sliding scale, trauma-informed, holistic healing initiatives and programs. is a nonprofit that  aims to create quality programs for youth in the Charleston area. You can learn more at https://breath2blossom.org. The organization's next Yoga for Good event will be held in February.   The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen ([email protected]). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

It's the first episode of 2022! After a brief recap of his holiday festivities, Christian talks about Rep. Nancy Mace's second COVID-19 diagnosis, the plethora of earthquakes in the Midlands, the upcoming runoff election for Charleston City Council's District 1 seat, City Council approving both the King Street Business Improvement District and the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission (although there is one more reading), and the renovated and improved Music Farm announces its first slate of concerts.   Then Christian talks to this week's guest - Courtney Buckley, owner of Your Mom's Donuts and one of the founders of Females on Fire, a women’s group for members of Charleston’s culinary community. She provides an update on the search for a new Your Mom's Donuts location (You can learn more at www.yourmomsdonutsnc.com) and then explains what Females on Fire is hoping to accomplish in the Charleston area. If you interested in joining Females on Fire, or just want learn more, e-mail [email protected].

 

The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen ([email protected]). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.