DropTheDis Augusta

Today: Meet Tara Simkins. Her career started as an influential lawyer in "Big Law" in Atlanta and included a plethora of engaging stories. One day, it turned completely on its head, which resulted in her creating an even more incredible impact on Augusta as well as helping to create millions of dollars in charitable impact (as well as The Soul-u-tions podcast!). Connect with her:     • https://www.tarasimkins.com/ (https://www.tarasimkins.com/)    • https://pressonfund.org/ (https://pressonfund.org/)    • On Instagram: @TaraRiceSimkins & @SoulShineLabs And check out her podcast!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-u-tions/id1632280865 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-u-tions/id1632280865) Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis  Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com

Today: One of Augusta's leading networkers and business leaders joins the show! Amy is an incredible story of entrepreneurship in the CSRA. Starting her business during Covid-19 led to Amy finding a new way to provide for her family while also growing a brand that is quickly becoming an "overnight success." Connect with them online at https://richardsonprosolutions.com/ Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com

Today: Three guests that helped to bring one of Augusta's more unique food and beverage experiences. While they're not from Augusta, they have made the CSRA their home and brought with them an incredible, unique, and family-oriented coffee (and food) experience for Augustans. Follow them on Instagram: @RelicCoffeeCompany Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com

Today: We jump back in after some time off with the (along with his wife, Lisa) founder of Laziza's Mediterranean Grill, a place that has become a local favorite. Their story is inspirational and their collaboration with Zach is leading to great, new things! Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Start Your Own Podcast! at GetUpProductions.com

Today: We begin our catchup series talking to Jim Christian and Chris Lemmons from Savannah River Brewing Company...and their new restaurant concept! And it's being built NOW! Learn More & Keep up: on Instagram @SavannahRiverBrew and at https://www.savannahriverbrew.com/. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com 

Today: We talk to the founder and the current president of Augusta Pride. With their big event coming up, we talked about taking the organization from a social club to one of the best organized Pride festivals and organizations in Georgia! Keep up with them at: PrideAugusta.org & @AugustaPride. Don't miss their community resources: Here Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com  

Today: We interview an up-and-coming Augusta Entertainment leader! Founder of Phoenix Wresting Experience: James Hunter AKA The Cowboy James Hunter. Listen to hear about the entertainment phenomenon taking Augusta by storm! And hear about how he broke a "Golden Rule" of Augusta and got away with it!. Keep up with them at:  IG: @PhoenixWrestlingExperience FB: Phoenix Wrestling Experience Online: PhoenixWrestlingExperience.net Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com

Today: We have a special episode of DroptheDis with current Mayor Garnett Johnson and former Mayor from 2005 to 2014, Deke Copenhaver. They're coming to talk about a referendum coming up for Augustans on May 21, 2024 and what voting "Yes" and "No" mean for Augusta. Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com 

Today: We talk country music with the Dusty Angels. Made up of old friends Ethan Balducci, Jarrett Acosta, and Luke Amerson as well as new faces AJ Howl, Meredith Thomason, Henry Wynn III, and Keith Petersen. Their debut album came out April 5, 2024! Keep up with them on Instagram @TheDustyAngels  Check out their new music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/old-friends-ep/1737549056https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ROmNcroat3dlZE3KJvIbu?si=yKr1fmRXTbKQKYmotuBiwA Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com 

Today: Peach Jack Apparel with Craig Smith! We talk about how inspiration struck them and how a wholesome idea and a love of dogs turned into a growing family business. Check Them Out: https://www.peachjackapparel.comInstagram: @PeachJackApparel Presented by House of Tag! Find them at https://www.houseoftag.com DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com)  Community Partners: TheClubhou.se at the Cyber Center & Augusta Podcasts, LLC. Also Featuring: @AllEqualParts, 2nd City Distilling & Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers.  Music by C. Lark. Find him wherever you listen to music! Beer is Brought to You by Savannah River Brewery (Follow them on Facebook!) SavannahRiverBrew.Com  Also Presented By Listeners like You! Https://patreon.com/dropthedis Check out our production company: GetUpProductions.com