This Mobile, Alabama native has song writing credits from Emmylou Harris to Rodney Crowell to Jimmy
Buffett (this podcast was recorded just days before Buffet’s death) to Rosanne Cash to John Prine.

He started the band “Will and the Bushmen” recording a several albums and made it to MTV. He also
started the “Bis-quits” which signed with Prine’s Oh Boy record label.
He continues his musical craftsmanship collaborating with U.S. soldiers, telling their emotional war stories through song.

AMONG THE TOPICS: HIS TIME IN MARGARATAVILLE, PTSD THERAPY THROUGH MUSIC, WHAT’S A
HIPPIE TRAIN? AND HIS RUN IN WITH A TOP MUSIC EXECUTIVE.

Building a congregation during today’s turbulent and polarizing times, Reverend Malone Gilliam is
bucking the trend. He expounds on today’s challenges to receive, live, and share the life of Christ. From
his frat days at University of the South (where he met his wife and earned a six-pack of beer at the same
time) to rejoining St. George’s, Gilliam reveals his biggest influences in shaping his sermons.

AMONG THE TOPICS: 
THE OTHER TRINITY; GOD, MUSIC, BEER. WHAT IS FUTURE TRIPPING? 
WHAT IS U.K. IN THE U.K?
DON’T TALK TO YOURSELF AND ALICE COOPER AND ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER.

Not many people can hold down both of their dream jobs. Andrew is the best-selling author of “Inside
Strong” chronicling Perry Wallace’s collision of race and sports when breaking the color barrier in SEC
basketball. Andrew returned to his alma mater at Vanderbilt University Special Projects coordinator.
The son of Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss, Andrew has more than stepped out of his
father’s shadow with several more critically acclaimed books on the 1936 Olympics and the 1976 U.S.
Women’s Olympic basketball journey. Enjoy his stories of some of Nashville’s most intriguing sports
figures. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW A COLLEGE PAPER CHANGED HIS LIFE FOREVER, THAT ONE YEAR
WITH THE DEVIL RAYS, THE INVENTION OF THE HIGH FIVE AND HOW HE MET HIS WIFE.

There must be two Dawn Davenport’s because she seems to be everywhere, especially college football
season. Her broadcasting journey led her to Nashville’s News-2, and she parlayed that into a sports talk
radio career while also balancing college football sideline duties that takes her all across the country.

Dawn talks about her challenges and successes as a woman in a male dominated profession with candor
and humor. 

AMONG THE TOPICS: RUN DAWN RUN! (ALTHOUGH SHE NEVER TRAINED), THE TIME HER
BOSS SAID NO AND SHE DID IT ANYWAY, GIVING HER OPINION WHILE EARNING A PAYCHECK, HER “A
HA” ESPN MOMENT AND EARNING THE NICKNAME “ANGRY CHIHUAHUA.”

Few TV sports hosts can match the poise, consistency, and professionalism of Sara Walsh.  Her career includes stops in Macon, GA, Nashville, and Washington DC before heading to the bright lights of ESPN.  During Covid, the former University of North Florida soccer star found herself at the right place at the right time, covering Tom Brady and the Bucs Super Bowl run in her hometown of Tampa.  Sara’s ability to absorb enormous amounts of sports facts and figures is only matched by her quick wit and calm under pressure.  She reflects fondly on her time in Nashville, which by the way, is far from over.  AMONG THE TOPICS:  MISSING HER NASHVILLE JOB INTERVIEW BUT STILL LANDING THE GIG, WHY SHE’S A BIG FAN OF THE VANDY BOYS, WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK WITH A BIG TITANS STAR ON RADIO AND, HER NEWEST JOB IS A KICK IN THE GRASS.

You would think a 41-year ultra-decorated career in the United States Air Force with more than 7,000 flying hours and 337 combat missions in Vietnam would be enough travel for this Lebanon, Tennessee native.  But no.  "General Bradley" as he was known by his 75,000 U.S. Air Force reservists under his command, created the Lamia Afghan Foundation.  Inspired by a little girl in Afghanistan simply asking for a pair of boots, Bradley and his wife Jan have made numerous trips to the Middle East region providing millions of pounds of humanitarian aid, while also building schools and clinics to serve Afghan girls.  His compassion is matched by his candor during this intense conversation detailing life after the Taliban takeover and his beautiful efforts (giving all credit to his wife) to make life a little better for those under a brutal regime.  You'll come away knowing there are true angels on earth.  AMONG THE TOPICS:  SECOND TIME APPLYING FOR THE AIR FORCE IS THE CHARM.  VOL FOR LIFE.  BOOK REVIEWS AND WHY THINGS WILL GET BETTER IN THE MIDDLE EAST (BUT IT'S GONNA TAKE TIME).

Considered the “Godfather of Americana” Jason continues to leave his mark on the Nashville music scene, spanning overseas.  His Illinois roots has served him well, combining traditional country music with high-energy punk rock.  Jason discusses his influences and why his live performances are remembered through the decades.  AMONG THE TOPICS:  BOB DYLAN RULES, SCORCHERS REUNION?, AND WHY HE’S TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE.

Entrepreneurship is in Jeff’s DNA as he chronicles his childhood experience, the move to Nashville, bankruptcy and his big comeback to building a world renown business. His candid storytelling will resonate those of us who navigated a changing Nashville in the 80’s, 90’s and current day. With a bourbon tasting among the activities during taping (a first, and hopefully not the last!), Jeff takes a deep dive into what makes good bourbon. AMONG THE TOPICS: CHANCE MEETING WITH STARBUCKS FOUNDER, WINE & SPIRITS UPS AND DOWNS AND UPS, AND WHY BRAD PAISLEY IS A GOOD FRIEND.

Among all the original Titans players who now call Nashville home, it’s hard to find anyone who has embraced the memories of his playing career like Chris Sanders. Through all the laughs and gentle digs among this trio, Chris is candid about the move here and doesn’t shy away from his most infamous team record. If you helped pack then Adelphia Coliseum back in the day, this is a must listen. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY DOES A DENVER KID GO TO OHIO STATE? TIPPY TOES THROUGH THE FOOTBALL FIELD, WHY THE MUSIC CITY MIRACLE NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED, AND PROUD PAPA.

Few TV newscasters are known by just their first name. Demetria Kalodimos is one of them. After decades of starring as a main player in Nashville’s dominant local TV news team, Demetria continues to reinvent herself with her TV documentary business and resurrecting a long time local news institution. She candidly reflects on her chemistry with the late great Dan Miller and doesn’t hold back when discussing her abrupt exit from WSMV-TV. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY SHE WASN’T ALWAYS DEMETRIA KALODIMOS, CHAMPAGNE JAM, JUMPING AHEAD ON THE REAL ESTATE BOOM, AND BANNER YEAR IN 2023.