Totally Athens: Cool, Current & Crafted in The Classic City

Meredith McLucas
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Welcome to "Totally Athens"  where we celebrate the vibrant culture and unconventional charm of Athens, Georgia.   Whether you're an Athens local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning an unforgettable trip, "Totally Athens" is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the Classic City.  Hosted by Meredith McLucas, proud Athenian since 1995. Join Meredith for casual, engaging conversations with Athens' coolest characters, local businesses, talented musicians, and creative makers who make this city truly special.Stay in the loop with insider tips on upcoming events and new must-visit places, and all the fun happenings around this quaint college town.  Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of our beloved city.  Subscribe now to "Totally Athens" and let's explore the very best of Athens, Georgia, together. Follow "Totally Athens" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/totallyathens

  1. 11/22/2024

    An Athens Journey on Two Wheels with Brian Molloy

    Take a ride with Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub Bicycles in 5 Points, as he recounts his journey to Athens fueled by his love for bike racing. Brian delves into the origins of his bike shop, offers insights on local biking infrastructure, and shares his deep-rooted connections within the Athens community. Follow The Hub Bicycles Website: https://www.hubbikes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubbikes Instagram: @hubbikes Some of Brian's favorites and Athens businesses mentioned in this episode : Athens Running Company: https://athensrun.com/ Athens Twilight: https://athenstwilight.com/ Bar Bruno: https://www.barbrunoathens.com/ Condor Chocolates: https://www.condorchocolates.com/ Creature Comforts: https://creaturecomfortsbeer.com/ Georgia Theatre: https://www.georgiatheatre.com/ Historic Athens Porchfest: https://www.historicathens.com/porchfest Jittery Joes Coffee: https://jitteryjoes.com/ North Oconee River Greenway: https://www.accgov.com/greenway Oak House Distillery: https://www.oakhousedistillery.com/ Seabear: https://seabearoysterbar.com/ Taco Stand: https://www.thetacostandathens.com/ Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    47 min

  2. 06/20/2024

    Finding Focus with Jason Thrasher (Pt 2): A Potluck of Performers & Peonies

    Renowned Athens photographer Jason Thrasher articulates the evolution of his acclaimed book "Athens Potluck," his  launch into the wedding business, and some of his favorite places in Athens, GA.  Part 2 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Instagram: @thrasherphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrasherphotodesign/ Ace Francisco Gallery: https://www.acefranciscogallery.com Instagram: @acefranciscogallery Jason's Books: Athens Potluck: https://thrasherphoto.com/athens-potluck#/the-book/ Murmur Trestle: https://ugapress.org/book/9781588385192/murmur-trestle/ Some of Jason's Athens favorites mentioned in this episode: 40 Watt Club: https://www.40watt.com/ Athfest: https://athfest.com/ Buvez: https://www.facebook.com/buvezathens/ Cali N Titos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053123234377 Daily Groceries: https://www.dailygroceriescoop.com/ Jittery Joe's: https://jitteryjoes.com/ Los Primos: https://www.yelp.com/biz/los-primos-taqueria-express-watkinsville#reviews Maepole: https://www.maepole.com/ Nuci’s Space: https://www.nuci.org/ Porchfest: https://www.historicathens.com/porchfest Pulaski Heights BBQ: https://pulaskiheightsbbq.com/ State Botanical Garden of GA: https://botgarden.uga.edu/ The Taco Stand: https://www.thetacostandathens.com/ Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    51 min

  3. 06/07/2024

    Finding Focus with Jason Thrasher (Pt 1): Pathways to Athens & India

    Prominent Athens photographer Jason Thrasher chronicles the journey that brought him to his life in Athens, GA, the remarkable experiences in India that inspired his exhibition Kashi Washi, and the myriad of incredible mentors and influential people who guided him along the way.  Part 1 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Instagram: @thrasherphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrasherphotodesign/ Ace Francisco Gallery: https://www.acefranciscogallery.com Instagram: @acefranciscogallery Other Athens stuff mentioned in this episode: ATHICA: athica.org Chicasaw Mud Puppies: https://www.chickasawmuddpuppies.com/ Elephant 6 Collective: https://elephant6.com/ Jittery Joes: https://jitteryjoes.com The Globe: https://www.globetavern.com/ Wuxtry Records: http://wuxtryrecords.com Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    58 min

  4. 05/22/2024

    Capturing a Calling for Coffee with Charlie Mustard

    Dive into the world of coffee with Charlie Mustard from Jittery Joe's. Charlie shares his journey from aspiring veterinarian to master coffee roaster, detailing his early days in Athens, GA and his unexpected path into the coffee industry. Join us for an insightful conversation about coffee, community, and following your passion. Follow Charlie Mustard Instagram: @charlie.mustard @charliemustardcoffee Follow Jittery Joe's Website: https://www.jitteryjoes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jitteryjoes Instagram:  @jitteryjoescoffee @jitteryjoestastingroom Joe Fund Me: joefund.me Some of  Charlie’s Athens favorites + other stuff in this episode : 1000 Faces Coffee: https://1000facescoffee.com/ Biscuit Basket: https://www.visitathensga.com/listing/bread-basket/3356/ Cali N Tito's: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063572174177 Choco Pronto: https://www.choco-pronto.com/ Clocked: http://www.clockeddiner.com/ Condor Chocolates: https://www.condorchocolates.com Comer Coffee: https://comercoffee.co/ Daily Groceries Co-op: https://www.dailygroceriescoop.com/ Hendershot’s: https://hendershotsathens.com Ideal Bagel: https://www.facebook.com/IdealBagel/ Jason Thrasher: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Last Resort Grill: https://lastresortgrill.com/ Mama’s Boy: https://www.mamasboyathens.com Marisa Leilani Art: @m.leilaniart Poquitos: https://poquitosathens.com/ Prince Market: https://www.princemarketathens.com/ White Tiger: https://whitetigerathens.com/ Wild Rumpus: https://wildrumpus.org/ Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    1h 15m

  5. 03/13/2024

    Move Over, October...It's April Ghouls! with Roseann Harpold

    Get your springtime scares here! Learn all about Hauntfest April Ghouls, one of the Classic City's newest and spookiest upcoming festivals, with founder Roseann Harpold. Follow Hauntfest: Website: http://www.hauntfest.us/ April Ghouls 2024 Tickets: https://mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-fest/buy-tickets Instagram: @hauntfest.athens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551337902116 Some of  Roseann’s Athens favorites + other Athens stuff in this episode : Bear Hollow Zoo: https://accgov.com/bearhollow Boar’s Head Lounge: https://www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge Cafe Racer: https://www.caferacer78.com/ Cam and His Dam Jam Band: https://www.instagram.com/cdjband Circle of Friends Animal Society: https://cofas.org/ Flagpole Guide to Athens: https://flagpole.com/ Florence Cardigan: https://www.instagram.com/florence.cardigan Mama’s Boy: https://www.mamasboyathens.com/ Rabbit Hole Studios: https://rabbitholestudios.org/ Sandy Creek Park: https://www.accgov.com/sandycreekpark Southern Brewing Company: https://www.sobrewco.com/ The Young Frankensteins: https://www.facebook.com/theyoungfrankensteinsATH/ Trappeze: https://trappezepub.com/ Wild Rumpus: https://wildrumpus.org/ Wim Tapley & the Cannons: https://www.wimtapley.com/ Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    25 min

  6. 03/07/2024

    Living Loud in a Foodie Wonderland with Melinda Edwards & Ken Manring

    Get to know Melinda Edwards and Ken Manring of White Tiger as we go behind the scenes in the Athens dining scene, discover hidden hot spots and explore popular neighborhood hangouts in Boulevard/Normaltown and Watkinsville. Follow White Tiger: https://whitetigerathens.com/ https://whitetigerdeluxe.com/ Instagram: @whitetigerathens  @whitetigerdeluxe Some of Melinda & Ken’s Athens favorites + more from this episode : Agua Linda: https://agualindarestaurant.com Automatic: https://autopizzaathens.com State Botanical Garden of GA: https://botgarden.uga.edu Cali N Titos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053123234377 Cloth & Kind: https://clothandkind.com Condor Chocolates: https://www.condorchocolates.com Elephant 6: http://www.elephant6.com Evergreen: @evergreen_.band   Flagpole: https://flagpole.com Georgia Museum of Art: https://georgiamuseum.org Hidden Gem: @hiddengemglobalhq HiLo: https://www.hiloathens.com Jittery Joe’s: https://www.jitteryjoes.com Kishi Bashi: http://kishibashi.com Leave it to Geege: https://play.mylifetime.com/shows/leave-it-to-geege Mama Ning’s: http://www.mamaningsthai.com Mama’s Boy: https://www.mamasboyathens.com Maepole: https://maepole.com Montane: https://www.montanespring.com The National: https://www.thenationalrestaurant.com Nuci’s Camp Amped: https://www.nuci.org/summer-camps OCAF: https://www.ocaf.com The Old Pal: http://theoldpal.com Omoiyari (Film): https://www.omoiyarisongfilm.com Sandy Creek: https://www.visitathensga.com/listing/sandy-creek-park/192/ Wire Park: https://wirepark.net ZZ & Simone’s: https://www.zzandsimones.com Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    48 min

  7. 02/22/2024

    Rhythm & Roast: A Signature Blend of Music & Business with Seth Hendershot

    Catch up with entrepreneur and musician Seth Hendershot of Athens' celebrated coffee, bar and music venue Hendershot's.  Seth reveals the inspiration behind his business and his unique perspective on the Athens music scene. Join us for an authentic conversation as we explore the harmonious blend of coffee, music, and community experience that defines his enriching contributions to the local culture.   Follow Hendershot's Website: https://hendershotsathens.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hendershots.athens Instagram: @hendershots_ Seth's Musical Projects: Beats, Rhymes & Life Randall Bramblett: http://www.randallbramblett.com/ The Good Grief Trio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoxVhoj84A Some of  Seth’s Athens favorites + other stuff in this episode : Blind Pig: https://www.blindpigtavern.com/ Chuck's Fish: http://chucksfish.com/ Cicada Rhythm: https://www.cicadarhythm.org/ Fishbug: SoundCloud Hefner: https://hefner.bandcamp.com/ Hidden Gem: @hiddengemglobalhq The Howdies: https://www.thehowdiesmusic.com/ Jittery Joe's: https://www.jitteryjoes.com/ LB: YouTube Mama Ning's: https://www.mamanings.com/ Monsoon: https://www.monsoonforever.com Motorhead TwoTimes: YouTube Organically Programmed Orchestra: https://www.instagram.com/organicallyprogrammed Puma Yu's: https://pumayus.com/ Pylon Reenactment Society: http://www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com/ Seabear: http://seabearoysterbar.com/ Sr Sol: https://www.srsolathens.com/web/index.php Sakura: http://sakuraathens.com/ Swing Theory: https://realswingtheory.wixsite.com/home Thai Spoon: http://www.thaispoonathens.com/ Tlaloc: http://ordertlaloc.com/ TRVY: https://trvyf.bandcamp.com/album/ova-xl-stimpak Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

    45 min

  8. 12/19/2023 · BONUS

    Athens, GA's Best Holiday Lights Displays: A 5-Minute Quick Guide

    Discover the must-see holiday lights and displays that will ignite your festive spirit, along with a few late December events that will add an extra dash of joy to your calendar. A few episode links and more info: Electrical Elf: https://www.instagram.com/theelectricalelf/ Lunsford Farm: https://www.facebook.com/lunsfordfarm/ Miracle Bar at The Expat: https://www.theexpatathens.com/ Winter Wonderlights/Disco Nights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia: https://botgarden.uga.edu/wonderlights/ Winterville Holiday Lights:  https://www.wintervilleartscouncil.org/holiday-lights-map Thanks for listening to Totally Athens! Be sure to subscribe and come back soon for more great guests, upcoming events and to stay in the loop on all of the fun things happening in The Classic City. Follow us on Instagram: @totallyathens Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totallyathens Find us online at totallyathens.com Go have some fun in Athens this week!

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Welcome to "Totally Athens"  where we celebrate the vibrant culture and unconventional charm of Athens, Georgia.   Whether you're an Athens local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning an unforgettable trip, "Totally Athens" is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the Classic City.  Hosted by Meredith McLucas, proud Athenian since 1995. Join Meredith for casual, engaging conversations with Athens' coolest characters, local businesses, talented musicians, and creative makers who make this city truly special.Stay in the loop with insider tips on upcoming events and new must-visit places, and all the fun happenings around this quaint college town.  Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of our beloved city.  Subscribe now to "Totally Athens" and let's explore the very best of Athens, Georgia, together. Follow "Totally Athens" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/totallyathens

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