TJ Anderson
Learn about one of the most well-known composers in the United States, Thomas Jefferson (“TJ”) Anderson. Soon celebrating his 90th birthday, TJ shares so much about his interesting life—from Coatesville, PA to Tufts University to Brazil. A composer, orchestrator and educator, TJ Anderson is a treat to listen to.
Chamberlain’s Chocolate Factory
Join host Jody Franco as she takes you for a sweet tour, inside Chamberlain's Chocolate Factory with owner M.J. O'Neil.
Dr. Iyabo Okuwabi
Your host Jody Franco spends 30 special minutes with Dr. Iyabo Okuwabi. Originally from Nigeria and now in Atlanta, GA and a prominent pediatrician, Dr. Okuwabi has written a wonderful book called 'Permanent Happiness'. Tune in to listen to her sage advice and her tips for living a happy life.
Herndon Home
Travel with Jody Franco to Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood to visit the Herndon Home. On the National Registry of Historic Homes, Herndon Home is the beautiful residence of Alonzo Herndon and his wife Adrienne. More than a house though, Herndon Home reflects Alonzo's success after having grown up as a slave on a plantation. Find out how Alonzo became Atlanta's first black millionaire and how his legacy of giving back to the community is carried on today.
Ren and Helen Davis
Photographers, award-winning authors, and lecturers, Ren and Helen Davis share wonderful stories about walking, our national parks, and little-known photographer George Grant.
Historian Bill Fisher
Amateur historian Bill Fisher visits with Jody and provides information and insight about his favorite subject, Winston Churchill. "Never, never, never give up" was one of Sir Winston's favorite sayings and Bill recounts many, many examples of how Churchill lived by his own words throughout his life.
Atlanta Printmakers Studio
Jody visits the Atlanta Printmakers Studio, as the Executive Director of the Studio, Kathy Garrou, takes us back to when the earliest forms of printmaking began. Do you know the differences between etchings, silk screens and lithographs? Do you know where the expression, "Mind your p's and q's.", came from? Listen and learn about this and more, during Jody's tour of the studio.
Cammie Stephens – The Michael O’Neal Singers
Jody visits with Cammie Stephens, the executive director of MOS, The Michael O'Neal Singers. With about 150 voices strong, The Michael O'Neal Singers are well-known throughout the United States and Europe. Find out what is involved in creating the wonderful sounds of this chorus and hear some of their music.
The Netherlands
Tune in for a vicarious river boat trip to the Netherlands. Learn all about tulips, chocolate, the canals, the thousands of bikes and bikers, the incredible museums and enjoy hearing from a wonderful tour guide from Serbia.
Busy Beaver Button Factory
Join host Jody Franco for a visit to Chicago, Illinois. Jody speaks with Christen Carter, founder and executive director of the Busy Beaver Button Factory. It is there that hundreds of thousands of pin back buttons are manufactured every year for political campaigns, trade shows, athletic tournaments, personal and professional celebrations and so much more. Tune in to learn about the fascinating history of these buttons, which go back all the way to George Washington’s time.