Pensacola Expert Panel

Shelley Johnson, Owner & Publisher, Island Times, and Chair of the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the fun, frivolity and "Good Times' coming this Saturday, January 24th at the 2026 "Cowboy Themed" Penascola Beach Mardi Gras "Kids n' Kritters" Parade.  Registration starts at Noon at Casino Beach parking lot on Pensacola Beach. Kids are FREE and Kritters- $10.  Parade begins at 2pm. For more info go to: www.pensacolabeachmardigras.com

Ken and Kenny Schartel, Owners, with their guests Joe and Sarah, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Car Show" with Affordable Automotive Gulf Breeze  This episode they talk about what the various "check engine" lights mean and what you should do, plus, answer "Car Care" questions from listeners.  To make an appt. call: 850-932-0811 or for more info go to: www.affordableautomotivegulfbreeze.com

Paul Logsdon with Blue Sky Landscaping joins PEP Talk with Meg, sitting in this week for Mike Wiggins,  to host:"The Garden Line" . Paul  discusses "Winter" Gardening tips, Native edible plants and answers "Gardening" questions from listeners.  For more info go to: www.blueskypensacola.com 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products available with ADX Digital Marketing. This week the focus is on your business website and how "Website Visitor ID" could be a great product for your business marketing, plus services that can help you just in time for the "Tourism Season".  For a free consultation or for more info call Jeff Wayne at: 850-262-6000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Todd Thomson, President/CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and his guest, Mark Van Wagenen, Owner of Crumble Cookes and a Chamber Ambassador join PEP Talk with Meg to host; "Pensacola Chamber Connection".  This episode they talk about the "Ambassador" program, upcoming events , memberships and "Advocacy & Action" in 2026. For a calendar of events, more info or to join the Chamber go to: www.pensacolachamber.com

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner and Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing.  This week he talks about the new January issue of Pensacola Magazine.  To see all of their publications on-line go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

Jamie Coffey, Director of Public Affairs and Chaplain James "Chaps" Ferguson  join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Chaplain's role at NAS Whiting Field and his work as a spiritual counselor with active miliitary, their families and civilians.   

Paige Carey, VP and PR Director, joins PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday" to talk about the animal welfare services provided by A HOPE (Animal Health Outreach Prevention Education)  and the "Snip Happens" Spay and Neuter Clinic in Milton, FL. To make an appt., volunteer, donate or for more info go to: www.ahope4src.com or call the clinic at: 850-795-2287.

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College, Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL and their guest Joe King, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart".  This week they talk about the Marine Services students who are now in the work force plus, the team, products and services provided by Key Marine Center of NW FL and give away a prize package to a lucky listener. For more info to to: www.georgestonecollege.edu or www.keymarinecenter.com

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ!  Every Friday Elden gives away a "Sonny's BBQ Family Feast" Gift Certificate to one of our lucky listeners. To see the new menu items, locations and to download the Sonny's BBQ App go to: www.sonnysbbq.com