Chatty Light : Stories from Americus and Southwest Georgia: Recent Episodes
Colton Mims
Chatty Light is a show highlighting the community of Americus, GA as well as people and communities close to us and connected to us. Chatty Light Team: Colton Mims - Host, Producer Alex Helms - Audio Engineer Doug Durrance - Artist Podcast Music - 'To the Marshes' by Tedo Stone
Mrs. Pat Turner is a wonderful human in our community. Colton and Mrs. Pat sit down to talk about love, life, struggles and hope. This is why we love Americus.
Thank you, Mrs. Pat.
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Robin Humphreys is a wife, mother, healer and leader in Americus. She answers our question of 'When/where were you born?' and tells us what she is working on in Americus.
Check her out @ facebook.com/phoenixhearthealing/
Thanks, Robin!
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Colton sits down at Forsyth Carousel during Downtown Americus' April First Friday - 'Artsapalooza'. Featured on this Episode are Madison Hernandez-Chandler, Yorka Ralwins, Dr. Jeni Stepanik, and Jay Tyse.
https://www.arthivestudio.net/
https://www.ralwinsartgallery.com/about
https://mattieonline.com/about-jeni/
Recorded Live On-site @ Forsyth Carousel in Downtown Americus.
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Explicit - This is a Party Episode
On 4/19/21 - The Welcome to Chatty Light trailer episode was hosted. Then, 4/21/21 - Episode #1 - Pat Spann was hosted. Now, 4/20/22 seems like a great day to celebrate Chatty Light's 1-year anniversary with our Season 2 Launch Party episode! From the whole Chatty Light team, thank you to all of our Guests, Listeners, and Sponsors for all of the support over the past year.
We Love Americus.
Recorded On- Site at Pat's Place in Americus, GA
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Rachel Cotton is an artist, a mother, and a great friend to have. She gives us a good glimpse into who she is and where she's been. Colton does his usual, and accidental, spreading of misinformation. We had a great time and a lot of laughs. Enjoy!
Thanks, Rachel!
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The Mims and The Ledbetters -- 2 litters destined to be intertwined forever. The middle children from each sit down together and get rowdy. Just a couple boyz, just a couple dawgs. Colton and T-Dowwg talk about life, school, the cannabis industry, freestyles, and Big Steve. This is T-DOOOOWWWWWWG.
T-Dawg's freestyle will be available on our Buy Me A Coffee
Thanks, T
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Season 2 Episode 2 - Thomas Weber
Thomas is a native of Americus. He is an artist and is currently working with the folks over at Mobile Glass Blowing. We talk employment, travel, family, art, confidence, and discovery. Thomas is a good dude and we had a great time getting to know him!
Look him up on Facebook and connect with him and his art!
https://m.facebook.com/youshouldmakearteveryday/
Thanks, Thomas!
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Season 2 kick-off episode. Local musician Sun Gong, sits down with Colton and Alex to take them through their first album Finite, Harmonious, and Good available to stream or buy on January 11, 2022.
Thanks, Sun
https://sungong.bandcamp.com/releases
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Chatty Light's Thanksgiving Episode: Drunk History, Thankfulness, Chuckles, and a small audience!
Thanks to all our listeners, supporters, guests, family, team members, and our community as a whole.
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
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Jon and Colton have been friends for a while. Jon and the boys sit down to chat about Jon, NOLA, and Star Wars. There are a few giggles.
Thanks, Jon.
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Colton, Alex, and Brad sit down to talk about Brad's past and bluegrass. Alex loaded up this episode with music (all bands Brad has been a part of) and Brad tells all!
Music in this episode:
Smoke That Cigarette - Cedar Hill
One Car Funeral Procession - Pony Express
Runaway - Cedar Hill
Sallie Mae - The Incorrigible String Band
Mama Don't 'Low - Cedar Hill
You can find Brad's Podcast and Learning materials here!
www.grasstalkradio.com
Thanks, Brad!
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Meet Mr. Marcell Baker - An Americus Mayoral Candidate.
Advanced Voting
Begins- October 12, 2021-Tuesday
Ends-October 29, 2021-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Voting
October 16
October 23
Location of Advanced Voting
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia
Election Day Voting
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Locations:
Reese Park Economics Development Center (C1-27)
409 Elm Avenue
Americus, Georgia 31709
Recreation Department
408 Rucker Street
Americus, Georgia 31719
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center (GSWU) C2-27
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia 31709
Thanks, Mr. Baker!
Thanks to Tedo Stone and the Chatty Light Team
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Meet Mr. Javarise Terry - An Americus Mayoral Candidate.
Advanced Voting
Begins- October 12, 2021-Tuesday
Ends-October 29, 2021-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Voting
October 16
October 23
Location of Advanced Voting
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia
Election Day Voting
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Locations:
Reese Park Economics Development Center (C1-27)
409 Elm Avenue
Americus, Georgia 31709
Recreation Department
408 Rucker Street
Americus, Georgia 31719
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center (GSWU) C2-27
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia 31709
Thanks, Mr. Terry!
Thanks to Tedo Stone and the Chatty Light Team
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Meet Mr. Lee Kinnamon - An Americus Mayoral Candidate.
Advanced Voting
Begins- October 12, 2021-Tuesday
Ends-October 29, 2021-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Voting
October 16
October 23
Location of Advanced Voting
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia
Election Day Voting
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Locations:
Reese Park Economics Development Center (C1-27)
409 Elm Avenue
Americus, Georgia 31709
Recreation Department
408 Rucker Street
Americus, Georgia 31719
Griffin Bell Golf Conference Center (GSWU) C2-27
1800 South Lee Street
Americus, Georgia 31709
Thanks, Mr. Kinnamon!
Thanks to Tedo Stone and the Chatty Light Team
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A trailer for Americus' Mayoral Episodes!
Mayoral Episodes will be out Friday Oct. 1!
Election Day is November 2!
Thanks to all the Candidates!
Thank you and Enjoy!
Thanks to Tedo Stone!
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Colton sits down with a long time friend and confidant, Forrest Wolf. This is a tattoo episode!!! They talk about Forrest's life, feelings, and tattoo culture. DONT GET A BROWNING TATTOO. This episode is VERY EXPLICIT!
DON'T AGREE WITH US!
... except maybe.
Thanks,Forrest!
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Chatty Light's 10th Episode!
Tatum, Colton, and Alex sit down to talk about Tatum's life, career, hobbies and just random stuff. Tatum is a Realtor at Johnston Reality and a Twitch Streamer. Tatum is also Chatty Light's first born-in-Americus guest! HOORAY
Thanks, Tatum!
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Matt McMillan is a stellar musician and a great guest. This episode is a strange one but a good one. Colton, Alex, and Matt have some laughs and talk music. Our theme music for this episode was provided by Matt McMillan and the City Limits.
Thanks, Matt!
Reach out to Matt and the band:
booking@mattmcmillanmusic.com
https://mattmcmillanmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mattmcmillanandthecitylimits
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This week's episode is featuring Mr. Kenny Phillips of The Staffing People in Americus. Mr. Kenny has done a lot in his professional life and is an active member of the community. He tells Colton a little about his past and ways that The Staffing People are trying to help the community and its members! We hope you enjoy!
Thanks, Mr. Kenny!
https://thestaffingpeople.net/
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Colton sits down with Jimmy Whaley of Whaley Realty to talk Americus business. Jimmy is extra involved and really helps Colton get a much needed education. A well spoken, informed guest and a nice guy all around.
Thanks, Jimmy!
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Lynzie is, arguably, the best Mims. Colton sits down with her to talk about her childhood, her parents and siblings, and what its like to be a blessed child. This is our first episode with Alex (Our Jamie) pulling up material for the conversation on the studio TV - Once again proving he is the most powerful team member.
Thanks, Lynzie!
Unification Church:
https://tinyurl.com/5ys6yx4r
The Cosmic Denial and How to End It, by Hal McKenzie:
https://tinyurl.com/p5bz2pvf
Hal McKenzie Memorial / Family photos:
https://tinyurl.com/662j5rmk
Hyung Jin Moon / World Peace and Unification Sanctuary:
https://tinyurl.com/2ys27jcm
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Father's Day Episode about, with, and dedicated to our friend and new dad, Corey Flegel.
Happy Father's Day to Corey and all the Dad's out there!
Corey and Colton are across-the-street neighbors and good friends. Colton, Alex, and Corey sit down and talk about Corey's early life, tour life, and professional path that lead him to the coolest neighborhood in town.
Thanks, Corey! Congrats to y'all! Shout out to Charlie!
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The Chatty Light team sets up and records at Briar Patch 2021 in Colquitt, GA. Colton speaks with Patchers of all types. We hope this episode gives our listeners a taste of what Briar Patch and Colquitt / Miller County have to offer.
Thank you to everyone that was involved and helped make this happen! We feel very lucky to be included and to have been able to sit down with everyone we did.
Recorded on-site at Cotton Hall Theater - Colquitt, GA
Check out Cotton Hall and Swamp Gravy @ swampgravy.com
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Calvin and Colton struck up a friendship through Pat's Place. They've spent some time together hanging out and working together. Now Calvin, Alex, Colton, and Ricky sit down to hear Calvin's story. He's had a wild ride.
Thanks, Calvin! We had a great time!
Pretty sure Colton's phone stays quiet this whole time.
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Chatty Light's Episode 2 - Joe Comeau
Joe is a Sociology Professor at Georgia Southwestern University. Colton sits down with him to talk about his life, his path to an education career, and what ultimately brought him to Americus.
Colton's phone noise moves from in the episode to in the intro. Way to go, Colton! Alex and the rest of the team are proud of you!
Joe has a YouTube channel we think you should check out also: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecardinalrule
Thanks, Joe! We had a great time!
Recorded in the Chatty Light Studio on February 14, 2021.
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Chatty Light's Episode 1 - Pat Spann
Pat is the owner of Pat's Place in Americus, GA. He's been in business for 40 years. Colton sits down with him to talk about what's gotten him here, who has helped him along the way, and what the community means to him. This is episode was recorded on-site in Pat's office.
If you listen closely, you can hear Alex's skin crawl from Colton's lack of cell phone etiquette.
Recorded on 10-31-20
Thank you, Mr. Pat
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Chatty Light's Episode 0
Meet the Chatty Light crew, hear our thoughts on why we started this, and what it means to us. We talk about our past, our plans, and where we hope this podcast goes.
Colton's phone dings which is Alex's favorite thing to happen on air.
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