Old Town New World: Recent Episodes
Old Town New World
Recently, before performing alongside MOA and Mandako, all members of the band GASP sat down with us to talk about making music. They talk about what brought this band together and what motivates them. They also explain, to the best of their abilities, what pushes them to create music. Why do they commit so much of their time and energy to something that will most likely not return that effort monetarily?
The concert that night took place at Rock Hill’s Courtroom venue, an integral part of GASP and the local music scene. The band also talks about the Rock Hill scene and why places like this are important.
In this very special episode of Old Town New World, the late Marshall Dickson Whitesides tells the story of his journey from a family farm in South Carolina to the WWII Battlefront in France and Germany. A well-respected business owner and beloved family man, Marshall tells us about his adventures and occasional misadventures on the frontlines. His war career was one fraught with danger and populated by rich characters. We hope you truly enjoy hearing it.
Critic, Podcast Host, and Gameshow-Winner Mark Blankenship talks about the power of narrative. He explains how a pop culture obsession led him to criticism and creativity. We share our own relationships with stories and unpack what makes us all love them. Mark also talks about the deep pop culture knowledge that got him on Jeopardy and a winning turn on Name that Tune. He’ll also talk about his childhood experience, what landed him in NYC, and eventually Rock Hill, SC.
Mark was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He earned a BA from Emory University where he served as the theater, film and music critic of The Emory Wheel. He also studied theater at Oxford University and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism.
Mark attended Yale School of Drama where he began writing for Variety, The Village Voice, and American Theatre.
He has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn since 2005. His writing credits include numerous pieces for The New York Times, Variety, New York Daily News, The Village Voice, The Advocate, Time Out New York, The Huffington Post, NPR and American Theatre. He regularly appears as panelist/expert commentator for CBC News: Sunday and CNN.com.
Mark and Sarah D. Bunting started the Mark and Sarah Talk About Songs podcast in March 2016, where they engage in deep and hilarious discussions about songs chosen by the hosts or the fans.
He lives between Brooklyn and Rock Hill with his husband, Andrew.
Clinton College President Dr. Lester McCorn walks through the story of Historically Black Colleges & Universities and the civil rights movement in America. He talks about his personal experience with education at some of the most important HBCUs, through his work as a Pastor all over the country, an author, civil rights figure, and finally, President of Clinton College. Dr. McCorn also talks about the hope he finds in the future among the students at Rock Hill’s only HBCU, Clinton College.
President McCorn is an alumnus of Morehouse College, Yale Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary. He holds the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from United Theological Seminary, where he was a Gardner C. Taylor Fellow in social justice and prophetic leadership and Adjunct Professor/Doctoral Mentor. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethical and Creative Leadership, with a specialization in Martin Luther King Jr. Studies and Social Change, and a certificate in Educational Leadership at Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was named one of “The 10 Most Dominant HBCU Presidents of 2019” by the HBCU Campaign Fund. Before being appointed President of the Clinton College in 2017, Dr. McCorn was a pastor at Churches in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Baltimore.
Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn and his wife Mrs. Charlene M. McCorn are proud parents of William Elijah Benjamin, Maliaka Kenyetta, and John-Charles Wesley.
Data scientist, international policy advisor on economic growth, and social entrepreneur Belén Sánchez Hidalgo talks about her passion to bring diversity to AI. While working as a consultant at The World Bank, Belén became anxious about the potential risks of Artificial Intelligence and decided to do something about it. She left her career in public policy to become a data scientist at DataRobot. Here, she became inspired to educate women on AI development and created WaiCAMP, an initiative that closes the AI gender gap in Latin America through pragmatic education.
Originally from Ecuador, where she graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador with various financial degrees, Belén went on to study Enterprise Development at Leipzig University and obtain a Master in Public Administration from The Harvard Kennedy School.
Senior Pastor and President of Freedom Temple Ministries, Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr. talks about his journey from The United States Army to being head of the first minority congregation to own large property on Main Street Rock Hill. Pastor Crump talks about his work with Clinton college, exciting progress there, and the importance of having an accessible option for higher education. He explains his personal philosophy about people in leadership roles supporting incoming, younger leaders.
Born in Mount Vernon, NY, Pastor Crump went from military service to being a youth minister in Charleston, moved on to various pastor roles before starting a new ministry in Winthrop Auditorium in 2000.
Pastor Crump is happily married to Lady Dawn R. Crump, with son Joshua, daughter Jenesis, and pup Ace.
Former SC representative and house majority leader Gary Simrill joins us to talk about his new role at Winthrop University. He tells us what drives him and about lessons he learned from both success and failure. We discuss the turmoil in modern politics and its impact on the individual. Gary reveals a personal history in which it’s easy to see why he’s such a highly regarded leader.
Gary was born in Rock Hill and graduated from Winthrop University in 1991 with a BS in Business. He went on to a thirty-year career in politics before joining the team at Winthrop as special assistant to the president for community engagement. He and wife, Mary have three children. He was the primary sponsor of the 2017 Infrastructure and Economic Development Act.
We talk with Brittany Kelly of The Mercantile about being a positive force for change in the Rock Hill community.
Denys and Yana Krasnikov talk about the impact of Russia’s war on the people of their home country
The post Episode 103 – War in Ukraine with Denys Krasnikov and Yana Krasnikova first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk to Winthrop University president Edward Serna about the future of higher education locally and nationally.
The post Episode 102- Higher Education with Edward Serna first appeared on Old Town New World.
Principal of the forthcoming Kettlesong York Prep campus, Lanny Adamson talks about place-based education.
The post Episode 101- Place-Based Education with Lanny Adamson first appeared on Old Town New World.
Mayor John Gettys talks about the effort that went into making Rock Hill a celebrated, thriving community with a bright future and the need to be intentional about what the city looks like years from now.
The post Episode 100- Choosing Rock Hill’s Future with Mayor John Gettys first appeared on Old Town New World.
On this episode of Old Town New World, we talk about the change happening in Rock Hill, and how more change is inevitable and coming swiftly. Developers Nik and Craig tell us how they want to see the community make conscious choices about what that change will look like. They talk about their personal connection […]
The post Episode 99: Community Planning with Kettlesong’s Craig Craze & Nik Radovanovic first appeared on Old Town New World.
4th generation craftsman, Jay Leake talks about the ups and downs of his family’s furniture making business and how they went from hard times to international status.
The post Episode 98: Success by Craftsmanship with Jay Leake first appeared on Old Town New World.
Co-Owner & Brewmaster of Rock Hill Brewing, Jason Collett describes his journey to meet the people he admires and find purpose.
The post Episode 97: Learning From Your Heroes with Jason Collett first appeared on Old Town New World.
Clean Slate Productions Owner, Ben Sliker talks about his experience with the traditional filmmaking model and why he prefers the small community approach.
The post Episode 96: The Changing World of Filmmaking with Ben Sliker first appeared on Old Town New World.
Agribusiness developers Ben Boyles and Will Culler talk about the current state and future of agriculture in South Carolina and beyond.
The post Episode 95: The Future of Agriculture with Ben Boyles and Will Culler first appeared on Old Town New World.
UNCC teacher and Nickelodeon writer Rodney Stringfellow talks about being both a full-time educator and a working professional in the field of screenwriting.
The post Episode 94: Doing AND Teaching with Screenwriter Rodney Stringfellow first appeared on Old Town New World.
Award-Winning Author, Scholar, and ASUWA Studios founder Velma Love explains how society is directed by the stories we believe in.
The post Episode 93: How Stories Make Our Reality with Velma Love first appeared on Old Town New World.
Concerts at The Courtroom Manager, Mike Gentry talks abouts keeping new music alive in Old Town Rock Hill.
The post Episode 92: Punk Rock in the Court Room with Mike Gentry first appeared on Old Town New World.
Sylvia Theater owner Paul Finnican talks about turning a shuttered Computer store into a successful music and film venue.
The post Episode 91: Reviving The Historic Sylvia Theater with Paul Finnican first appeared on Old Town New World.
Black Sheep Skate Shop owner Josh Frazier talks about turning his passion into a living
The post Episode 90: The Best Skate Shop in the Universe with Josh Frazier first appeared on Old Town New World.
Deputy Director of CMA Joelle Ryan-Cook talks about the role of art museums in the community
The post Episode 89: Columbia Museum of Art with Joelle Ryan-Cook first appeared on Old Town New World.
Lauren Thomas discusses the growth of Lancaster, SC
The post Episode 88: Old Town New Lancaster with Lauren Thomas first appeared on Old Town New World.
USAID Advisor Patterson Brown talks about helping African communities establish positive economies.
The post Episode 87: Saving the World with Patterson Brown first appeared on Old Town New World.
Professor Melissa Carsten talks about the changing roles of leaders and followers.
The post Episode 86: Leadership and Followership with Melissa Carsten first appeared on Old Town New World.
Actor Alfonso Freeman talks about life and career, and the decision to move from Los Angeles to Rock Hill for a positive change in lifestyle. Warning: This episode contains a small amount of adult language.
The post Episode 85: From Hollywood to Old Town with Alfonso Freeman first appeared on Old Town New World.
Songwriter Slade Baird talks about leaving behind the typical adult life in a big city to play Rock n' Roll.
The post Episode 84: Ditching the 9 to 5 for Rock n’ Roll with Slade Baird first appeared on Old Town New World.
Musician and Radio Producer TJ Boggs talks about music in Old Town Rock Hill
The post Episode 83: Talk Radio and Punk With TJ Boggs first appeared on Old Town New World.
Government Relations Manager Stefan Nowicki talks about moving to America from Austria, and the future of paper goods.
The post Episode 82: Government Relations And Internationalism With Stefan Nowicki first appeared on Old Town New World.
Charlotte Storytellers cofounder, Nora Orton talks about running a spoken word group, and the power of human interaction.
The post Episode 81: Charlotte Storytellers With Nora Orton first appeared on Old Town New World.
Teacher and writer Ben Graham talks about the human history and the power of relationships.
The post Episode 80: Teaching, Relationships, And Red Dawn With Ben Graham first appeared on Old Town New World.
Rock Band Minnesota License Plate talks about playing in a band in Old Town Rock Hill.
The post Episode 79: Live Music In Old Town with Minnesota License Plate first appeared on Old Town New World.
Loom Director Jennifer Belk talks about the impact of cowork.
The post Episode 78: Loom Cowork with Jennifer Belk first appeared on Old Town New World.
Winthrop Professor Dr. Laura Ullrich talks about economics in Rock Hill and across the globe.
The post Episode 77: Economics with Dr. Laura Ullrich first appeared on Old Town New World.
Winthrop University professor, Zach Abernathy talks about the power of math to change our lives.
The post Episode 76: Math and People with Zach Abernathy first appeared on Old Town New World.
The 2nd half of our conversation with photographer and A Band Called Death director, Jeff Howlett.
The post Episode 75: A Band Called Death with Jeff Howlett (Part 2) first appeared on Old Town New World.
Photographer and A Band Called Death director, Jeff Howlett talks about his career in creativity.
The post Episode 74: A Band Called Death with Jeff Howlett (Part 1) first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk to Connor Clinch about the relationship between humans and the art that surrounds them.
The post Episode 72: Art and People with Connor Clinch first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk to Joe Miller, a former Winthrop University professor who makes a living in Old Town by composing and recording music.
The post Episode 72: Making a Living in Music Composition with Joe Miller first appeared on Old Town New World.
Tim Elliott from Sidewalk Development, and Pauline Harris from SPIN LLC tell us about the radical changes coming to the environment of Old Town with a project that will bridge Winthrop University and Downtown Rock Hill.
The post Episode 71: Changing The Reality of Old Town with Sidewalk Development first appeared on Old Town New World.
Old Town Lawyer and Speaker Pro Tempore Tommy Pope tells us about his journey from answering phones at the police station to an upcoming bid for SC governor.
The post Episode 70: South Carolina Politics with SC House Representative Tommy Pope first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jason talks about the ideas he walked with from York County Day about solving South Carolina’s DOT budget issues.
The post Episode 69: York County Day & Innovation first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to Rock Hill Economic & Urban Development Director Stephen Turner about the city’s past, present, and future.
The post Episode 68: Old Town With Stephen Turner first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to The Arts Council of York County’s Robby Goggins about his passion for music and audio engineering.
The post Episode 67: Audio Engineering With Robby Goggins first appeared on Old Town New World.
The RevenFlo gang talks about the #GivingTuesday, and the launch of Givolio
The post Episode 66: The Givolio App With John Venable first appeared on Old Town New World.
Winthrop President Dr. Daniel F Mahony talks about The Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum, which took place in Rock Hill, SC on Nov. 6.
The post Episode 65: The Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum With Winthrop President Daniel Mahony first appeared on Old Town New World.
Director of Economic Development for the City of Charlotte, Bill Cronin talks about traits of a successful city.
The post Episode 64: Building Cities With Bill Cronin, Economic Development Director for the City of Charlotte first appeared on Old Town New World.
Fine Arts Professor Tom Stanley talks about invigorating downtown by investing in arts
The post Episode 63: Energizing Old Town with Tom Stanley first appeared on Old Town New World.
Nationally celebrated artist, Harriet Goode talks about the evolution of sensibilities in Old Town and the culture, at large.
The post Episode 62: Art and Life in Old Town with Harriet Marshall Goode first appeared on Old Town New World.
Insigna President David Stringer talks about the state of business and work in Old Town.
The post Episode 61: Customization Economy With David Stringer first appeared on Old Town New World.
Stefanie Haviv talks about the substantial need for creative workers
The post Episode 60: Skilled Work with Stefanie Haviv first appeared on Old Town New World.
Musician and artist Scott Nurkin talks about the changing nature of his work and environment in the information age.
The post Episode 59: Creativity, Work, & Life with Scott Nurkin first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jim Vining talks about the state of education, and the role of technology and cultural change on learning.
The post Episode 58: The Evolution of Education with Jim Vining first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to designer/developer Adam Gautsch about all the changes he’s seen in more than a decade of web work. Also, we’ll talk about changing perspectives on things like transportation and the nature of employment.
The post Episode 57: The Evolution of Web Culture with Adam Gautsch first appeared on Old Town New World.
In part two of our conversation with attorney Chris Clark, we’ll get more into intellectual property law. We’ll discuss ownership of ideas, and that changes hands in the legal world.
The post Episode 56: Intellectual Property Law with Chris Clark Pt 2 first appeared on Old Town New World.
In part one of our conversation with attorney Chris Clark, we’ll talk about the music industry and how ownership of songs works in the eyes of ye ol’ law.
The post Episode 55: Intellectual Property Law with Chris Clark Pt 1 first appeared on Old Town New World.
This week, we’ll talk about what it’s like for musicians building their life in a small town. We’ll talk about opportunity for musical pursuits, how they’ve changed with technology and cultural growth, and explore the personal value of creativity.
The post Episode 54: A Career in Music with Vincent & David first appeared on Old Town New World.
We'll talk to local artist Amanda Varney about the growing arts scene in Old Town Rock Hill.
The post Episode 53: Art in a Small Town with Amanda Varney first appeared on Old Town New World.
Micah and Chris talk about their experiences at PUSH, and the importance of small town festivals like this.
The post Episode 52: Bristol VA’s PUSH! Film Festival first appeared on Old Town New World.
Matt and Caroline discuss the value of museums, both as a cultural lens, and a necessary social element.
The post Episode 51: The Value of Museums with Mat Duncan & Caroline Furiate first appeared on Old Town New World.
Entrepreneur Keith Smith talks about housing students through Winthrop's International Program.
The post Episode 50: Bringing International Students to Old Town with Keith Smith first appeared on Old Town New World.
Joe Lanford talks about being a City Planner in Rock Hill in the 1980s.
The post Episode 49: City Planner, Joe Lanford first appeared on Old Town New World.
Springs Creative's Caroline Reeves talks about entertainment and lifestyle in Old Town.
The post Episode 48: Living in Old Town with Caroline Reeves first appeared on Old Town New World.
Ani Subotic talks about citizenship in Slovenia and Greece, and why did she moved to Rock Hill from across the globe.
The post Episode 47: From Slovenia to Rock Hill with Ani Subotic first appeared on Old Town New World.
Winthrop graduate Josiah Blevins talks about the charm of small towns.
The post Episode 46: Small Towns & Young Professionals with Josiah Blevins first appeared on Old Town New World.
International student Camille Ott talks about her experiences as an Integrated Marketing Communications major and her perspective on industry and the web.
The post Episode 45: International Education with Camille Ott first appeared on Old Town New World.
Project Manager Courtney Swift talks about her feelings about small town work vs. living in larger cities.
The post Episode 44: Innovation in Old Town with Courtney Swift first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll hear all about this weekend’s Underexposed Film Festival in Old Town Rock Hill
The post Episode 43: The Underexposed Film Festival’s Melanie Cooper first appeared on Old Town New World.
The RevenGang talks about all the new Apple stuff and how it will affect their life and work
The post Episode 42: Apple’s New Tech first appeared on Old Town New World.
RevenFlo’s Social Media Manager discusses her speaking engagement at Old Town Rock Hill’s Technology Incubator
The post Episode 41: Nicole’s Presentation at the Technology Incubator first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to Amy Schroeder, Organic Farm Manager and Author
The post Episode 40: Farm to Table with Amy Schroeder first appeared on Old Town New World.
Director of Rock Hill’s Technology Incubator, David Warner
The post Episode 39: The Technology Incubator with David Warner first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to business owner and filmmaker, Bernardo Marentes
The post Episode 38: Filmmaking with Bernardo Marantes first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk to Anil Dhokai, a local Film/TV Freelancer
The post Episode 37: Small Town Theaters with Anil Dhokai first appeared on Old Town New World.
Chris and Micah talk about crowdfunding and shooting their new short film
The post Episode 36: Chris and Micah Make a Movie first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jason talks about his experience at the Harvard Kennedy School
The post Episode 35 : Harvard Kennedy School first appeared on Old Town New World.
Steven Howell, a recent MBA graduate from Winthrop University and financial analyst joins us at Millstone to talk about his ideas on entrepreneurship, economic development and his experience in The Aday Remus Pilot Project. Steven is an SC native who’s fallen in love with Rock Hill and its growing energy. We’ll get his perspective on […]
The post Episode 34: The Aday Remus Business Development Project with Steven Howell first appeared on Old Town New World.
Our guest this week is Mike Gentry, the man behind the wheel of Rock Hill’s Courtroom Music Venue
The post Episode 33: Don’t Sweat It Fest first appeared on Old Town New World.
Our guest this week is Rock Hill Mayor, Doug Echols
The post Episode 32: Mayor Doug Echols first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jason talks about his experiences at The National Main Streets Conference in Detroit
The post Episode 31: National Main Streets Conference first appeared on Old Town New World.
An interview with Terry Roueche, a local photographer and writer
The post Episode 30: Artist, Terry Roueche first appeared on Old Town New World.
An interview with local architect, Justin Smith
The post Episode 29: Justin Smith of Vinyet Architecture first appeared on Old Town New World.
The Millennial Generation and how the workplace is changing around them
The post Episode 28: The Millennial Workplace first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll get into the conversation around the web as a basic human utility
The post Episode 27 – Net Neutrality first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll analyze the role of big cities and small towns in the information age
The post Episode 26 – Human Interaction and The Web first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk about the relationship between narrative mysteries and social media
The post Episode 25 – Social Media and The Mystery Box first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk about the launch of our new website.
The post Episode 24 – A New RevenFlo.com first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jason shares his thoughts after York County Day 2014
The post Episode 23 – York County Day first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ll talk about the impact of Google Fiber and gigabit internet on small towns
The post Episode 22 – Gigabit Internet first appeared on Old Town New World.
In this episode, we’ll talk about the importance of finding your story.
The post Episode 21- The Importance of Story first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk about The Hive, a twice-a-year program that brings design/development students together to create websites for non-profits
The post Episode 20 – The Hive first appeared on Old Town New World.
Today’s episode is all about cultural cycles and how they affect your future.
The post Episode 19 – Cycles! first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk to Rev. John Cole about why he relocated to a small town to practice his ministry.
The post Episode 18 – Guests, Rev. Dr. John E. Cole and Rev. Tai Z. Magette first appeared on Old Town New World.
This week, we talk about how crowdsourcing is a part of our lives on and off the web.
The post Episode 17 – A Flat Society first appeared on Old Town New World.
Part Two of our Google Hangout with The Brightbox Cowork Team!
The post Episode 15 (Part 2) first appeared on Old Town New World.
Part One of our Google Hangout with The Brightbox Cowork Team!
The post Episode 15 – Brightbox Cowork Group (Part One) first appeared on Old Town New World.
This week, we talked to Brian Patrick about The Skyline Indie Film Festival, an event he created for the quickly growing community of Winchester, Virginia. He also talked about resurrecting an old bookstore in his picturesque little mountain town and his history in The Carolinas, in which he’s seen the ups and downs of his […]
The post Episode 14 – We talk to bookstore proprietor and film festival creator Brian Patrick first appeared on Old Town New World.
Jason brings good news from CrowdConf 2013 in San Francisco!
The post Episode 13 – Jason Goes To San Francisco for CrowdConf 2013 first appeared on Old Town New World.
It’s Halloween and Zombies are crawling around Rock Hill. Let’s see how they feel about urban renewal.
The post Episode 12: Oldtown Zombie Crawl first appeared on Old Town New World.
We talk to Nicole and Robin living in a big city, and driving to a small town for work. We also talk about the chaning relationship between the big city and small town.
The post Episode 11 – Commuting From The Big City first appeared on Old Town New World.
Crowdfunding: where it's at now, what it means to the small town and society at large.
The post Episode 10 – Crowdfunding and Smalltown USA first appeared on Old Town New World.
Our guest on Episode 9 is Rock Hill Financial Advisor and friend, Chip Hutchison.
The post Episode 9 – Guest Speaker, Chip Hutchison first appeared on Old Town New World.
A couple of weeks ago, Chris and Micah attended a film festival in historic Winchester, Virginia. As opposed to a weekend spent entirely in the confines of a movie theater, they were drawn out into the community by a wealth of small-town culture that was evident from the start. On this episode we have a […]
The post Episode 8: Winchester, Virginia first appeared on Old Town New World.
We'll meet a group of MBA students from Winthrop University participating in the Aday Remus Pilot Project.
The post Episode 7: Pilot Project (MBA Student Group #2) first appeared on Old Town New World.
We'll meet a group of MBA students from Winthrop University participating in the Aday Remus Pilot Project.
The post Episode 6: The Aday Remus Pilot Project first appeared on Old Town New World.
We’ve repeatedly referenced a site called Aday Remus on the show and attached brief explanations. We thought it was time to go into better detail about the motivations and concepts behind this web-based tool for cultivating ideas around the new use of old space. In this episode, our fellow RevenFlo Team Member, Robin returns to discuss […]
The post Episode 5: Aday Remus first appeared on Old Town New World.
How Hollywood is bringing its industry to your home town
The post Episode 4: The Film Industry And Small Town USA first appeared on Old Town New World.
Live from Millstone Pizza in Old Town Rock Hill, SC, we bring you Old Town New World. In this episode, we discuss the future of libraries in the modern community.
The post Episode 3: The Role Of Libraries In Our New Communities first appeared on Old Town New World.
Live from Millstone Pizza in Old Town Rock Hill, SC, we bring you Old Town New World
The post Episode 2: Retention Of Talent (Part 2) first appeared on Old Town New World.
Join us at The Millstone Taphouse in Rock HIll, South Carolina as we discuss the changing face of small town USA and the key to recruiting talent and keeping it.
The post Episode 1: Retention Of Talent (Part 1) first appeared on Old Town New World.