This week the gang sits down and chews the fat with a local legend to hear about the twisting path that leads to becoming a folk hero. Paul Roof of College of Charleston, Holy City Beard and Moustache Society and The Beer Can Professor joins the tsbaPodcast crew to share his story of fame, loss, opportunities and beer.

Then the focus shifts from legends in the studio to legends outside the studio. Bill Murray becomes the subject of the day. From beloved film star to a local figure of mythic scale who roams the countryside leaving stories of wonder (that no one will believe) in his wake.

So grab yourself a cold Holy City Chucktown Follicle Brown and get comfy, because tall tails will be told and amazing experiences will be shared. Enjoy.

 

Visit www.thebeercanprofessor.com (left), and here’s a nearly beardless Paul Roof in 2001.

 

 

 

 

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Paul Roof photo by Greg Anderson

Paul Roof illustration by Sean Williams

This week the gang is joined by PURE Theatre Artistic Director and Co-Founder Sharon Graci to discuss the ups and downs of running a theater company in the Holy City. From the quest for a proper location to the structure of a well-balanced theatrical season, she shares her experiences from life as a Lowcountry thespian.

Then the show takes a turn for the worse as it descends into fear! Liz starts off the conversation of fears and phobias and how to cope with them. From a healthy fear of sharks to a not so healthy fear of crowds, the gang unravels what it means to become unraveled. Ryan then offers up some brand new phobias we should all be aware of while living in and around Charleston. He also steps back in time to readdress, and work to overcome, an age old fear of his youth (with the help of Sharon Graci).

So lock the doors, pull the binds and remember there is nothing more to fear than … sharks! And listen to episode 33 of This Should Be A Podcast.

 

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This week the gang is joined by yoga teacher and all around great guest Ashley Bell. Ashley shares the story of what brought her to Charleston and why yoga has been a focal point for her over the years. She also shares her plans for the upcoming  yoga facility “Reverb” to be completed in the Pacific Box and Crate development of Charleston.

The crew also delves into the subject of “connectivity” in this modern digital age. And are we so connected that we don’t see the world around us. Far be it from us to say, “put down that iPhone!” at least until you’ve finished listening to the most current episode of tsbaPodcast. But when is it all too much?

So once again, sit back and enjoy the splendor of a calm and peaceful mind as you practice mindful, centered thinking. And for the love of Pete … put down your phone!

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This week the gang blows the lid off what’s REALLY going on. I’m talking some real top-level cover-up stuff.

Have you ever wondered why the city of Charleston has NOT yet been blown off the map? Or where is the best place in the Lowcountry to wait to be taken up on the mothership? Or when is the best time to unleash your secret army of ninjas? Well, wonder no more because tsbaPodcast’s going to tell ya. In this episode, they uncover all the juicy conspiracies of Charleston. So sit back, enjoy and watch out for those black helicopters.

And as always, a big THANKS to the Big Big Monkeymen for the use of their awesome theme music!

EXTRAS:  UFO Welcome Center

A new year. A new bite of the apple. A new hope. For as long as we have had the Gregorian calendar we’ve enjoyed a sense of renewal at the calendar’s start. An opportunity to shake off the mistakes of the past and gravitate toward the promise of a better, healthier and smarter future.

Looking forward on January 1st has been a pursuit for well over 400 years and here we are again. This weeks episode the gang digs into the promise of a new year. So what does 2016 have waiting for us? As they say, “only time will tell.”

And as always big THANKS to the Big Big Monkeymen for the use of their always awesome theme music!

29 weeks (or so) ago a group of eager journalist, designers and production folks got together to sit down and crack wise about the city they love and live in, Charleston, South Carolina. Just as they say you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet, you have to record hours and hours of audio to get a Podcast. On this weeks episode we present to you the egg shells of our efforts here at tsbaPodcast. Enjoy the omelet!

And as always big THANKS to the Big Big Monkeymen for the use of their always awesome theme music!

What’s super sweet and very dense? Not Christmas fudge, but rather the tsbaPodcast Holiday Special, clocking in at just under 15 minutes and jam packed full of holiday joy and magic.

This episode is a very special gift from the gang at tsbaPodcast to their listeners and the people of Charleston. As a massive winter storm blankets the city in snow, Ryan and Andrew hold up in the studio with little hope of Liz being able to navigate the weather and make it into the show. While the guys wait, they are visited by some of the other SC Biz News staff, as well as taking a trip back to the streets of Charleston in 1975.

So sit back, grab some cocoa (with marshmallows) and enjoy the friendship, the carols, and the splendor of the “This Should Be A Podcast Holiday Special!”

And as always big THANKS to the Big Big Monkeymen for the use of their always awesome theme music!

This week the gang is joined by special guest Jordan Amaker, Director of Marketing and Communications at Lowcountry Local First, to discuss the importance of shopping and promoting local business and farmers. Then everyone takes a small detour to a galaxy far far away.

After a deep dive into local Lowcountry business and agriculture the show goes into hyperspace with a full blown Star Wars geek-fest. Ryan breaks down the numbers and Liz compares the cultures from Luke and Leia to Harry and Hermione. And more then a little jealously is conveyed when our guest reveals she posses tickets to the opening night midnight showing of Star Wars Episode 7! So once again set back, strap in, and prepare for the jump to lightspeed.

And as always big THANKS to the Big Big Monkeymen for the use of their always awesome theme music!

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This week the gang is joined by Ryan Johnson, North Charleston deputy economic development director and public relations coordinator. Ryan shares the story of how he forged his own position and came to be a mover and shaker of North Chuck social media and the difference between tourism and business economies.

The remainder of the show is dedicated to the world of sharing, or “collaborative consumption” to be precise. Liz starts the discussion with Uber, Airbnb and the love/hate relationships our community has with them. And Ryan (Wilcox this time) talks about some of the sharing economy businesses that our area has yet to experience, as well as some that don’t yet exist … yet. 

So listen in and learn a thing or two about eating other people’s leftovers while flagging down a potentially drunken seafarer.

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The gang gets together for a very special episode to share where to go to spend ALL your money this holiday season. We’re not kidding. Follow this list and you will have zero dollars left in the bank.

Liz shoots for stars with high-end poop-bags and gold-plated dumbbells, while Ryan brings it back home with some of the best of Charleston’s local goods. So sit back, grab your list and take notes as they toss out gems for your gift giving ideas.

 

CREDITS:

“Wish Background” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

“We Wish you a Merry Christmas” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/