The Mark Nichols Podcast: Recent Episodes

Mark Nichols

Mark gives listeners refreshing conversations with people he finds interesting with a story to tell. He focuses on people and personalities in the Tennessee Valley and sometimes beyond.

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On the episode of The Mark Nichols Podcast we discuss Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s “Operation Open Road” initiative to get the nation’s supply chain moving again.  We also, talk about how this relates to supply chain job opportunities for men in Lawrence County, TN 

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The Mark Nichols Podcast is now in video.  Thanks Spotify for making this possible.  

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On this episode of "The Mark Nichols Podcast" we talk wit world-renowned laser eye surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Ming Wang and his ballroom dance teacher (United States American Smooth Dance Champion) Shalene Archer. Dr. Wang and Shalene share stores of how they started ballroom dancing and how they approach teaching and learning one of the world's favorate dance forms. Also, Dr. Wang shares his journey escaping the Chinese "Cultral Revolution," coming to America, and attending some of it's elite universities. This episode also serves as an introduction to a (date to be annouced) two-part interview with Dr. Wang on China's Cultral Revolution and how it's echoes are impacting America today. We will also talk more about Dr. Wang's book "From Darkness to Sight" which has been made into a movie "Sight," that is scheduled to relased in 2022.


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On this epidsode of the "The Mark Nichols Podcast" we talk with Ben Hardy founder, writer and lead singer of the Memphis rock band "Fear. The Sparrow." Ben is a 20 year veteran of the Memphis rock, ska, punk and emo music schene with membership in bands like "Her Way" and "Starliner." The Memphis music veteran talks about his career, some of the trends in today's music and what goes through his mind while he write songs.


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On this episode of "The Mark Nichols Podcast" we talk with Leigh Ann Pettus (President of Friends of Lawrence County Animals) and Beth Keeton (Community Advisor of Friends of Lawrence County Animals). Both women are trail blazers along with their Board of Directors including Vice-President Belinda Romer in public education awareness of sheltering and controling Lawrence County's unwanted pet population. Also, Leigh Ann and Beth gives us an update on the construction of a new county-wide animal shelter and fundrasing for that project. If you would like to find out more about Friends of Lawrence County Animals (FOLCA) go their FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/103145871374371/


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This week we talk to Karen Niedergeses, Executive Director of Lawrence County's The Shelter, Inc. Karen tells how she became director and what services The Shelter, Inc. provides for families in need in the Lawrence, Giles, Wayne, and Lewis county areas. It was lots of fun talking to Karen. She's our Superwoman. To give a donation go to https://www.theshelterinc.com/partner or Venmo @TheShelter-Inc.


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On this episode of "The Mark Nichols Podcast" we chat with my long-time friend Nancy Brewer. She talks about her career as Editor of The Lawrence County Advocate and assistant to the Lawrence County Executive in Lawrenceburg, TN. Nancy gives us an update on the progress of a new 4-year college in our county and a community fundraising effort to build a larger animal shelter in Lawrenceburg. Also, Nancy shares some insit on growing up in Lawrence County and some of the challenges she faced.


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