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Episode 157 - Adam Molloy Mar 12, 2021

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Adam Molloy is the Coordinator for Community Engagement for the School District of Lee County. He's taught high school US History, is involved in development of a new student assignment plan, and researches demographic trends in post-unitary districts, and the history of desegregation in Lee County.

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Episode 156 - Year 3 Review Mar 05, 2021

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It's the show's anniversary again, and Mike, Richard, and Tara sit down in the studio to talk about how the year went, what we learned, and which songs from our guests are now part of our own musical histories.

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Episode 155 - Roger Stolle (3SS on the Road) Feb 26, 2021

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Roger Stolle owns Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art store in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Roger has co-founded multiple festivals including the Juke Joint Festival, the Clarksdale Film & Music Festival, and the Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest. He writes for Twoj Blues in Poland and Blues Music Magazine here in the U.S., and he’s author of the books Hidden History of Mississippi Blues, and Mississippi Juke Joint Confidential. He’s also produced albums by Big George Brock, and co-produced several film projects like M for Mississippi, We Juke Up in Here, and Moonshine & Mojo Hands. He also president of the Visit Clarksdale Tourism Commission and occasionally tours Mississippi bluesmen overseas.

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Episode 154 -Clay Motley Feb 19, 2021

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Dr. Clay Motley studies the culture of the American South, particularly its music, literature, and religion. Clay is Dean of the Honors College at FGCU, and he’s currently writing a book on the music history of Clarksdale, Mississippi.

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Episode 153 - Maria Collier Feb 12, 2021

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Maria Collier is a Colombian-born abstract artist who has lived in SW Florida for more than 40 years. She uses music and dance as a guide in choosing her vibrant and lively color palette and says she often names her work after the songs or albums that inspire it because music is such an integral part of her process.

Her work has been placed in both public and private collections across the United States. She is currently showing her work in a year long exhibition in the Southwest Florida International Airport and in several galleries in Florida, including being represented by Sheldon Fine Art Gallery in Naples, Florida.

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Episode 152 - Michael Pinckney Feb 05, 2021

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Michael Pinckney is a multimedia artist who was born in Brooklyn, New York during a pivotal era for the culture of the area. Michael relocated to Chicago in the late 80s, participating in the city's independent music scene, performing with musical outfits, such as Gypsi's Ritual and Anatomic.

He is the creator of PLEXIMEDIA, through which he works in several mediums including but not limited to; music, fashion, visual art, film and installation. His current musical venture is Singular Fashion, which recently released its Second Full length album called Vagabond Blasphemy.

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Episode 151 - Jarrett Eady Jan 29, 2021

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Jarrett Eady Jarrett is a 4th generation native of Fort Myers and an alumni of FSU where he majored in Political Science with minors in History, Urban and Regional Planning, and Black Studies. He also served as Student Body President, was a member of the Florida State University Board of Trustees, and a member of the Florida Board of Governors.

Jarrett serves as Chairman of the City of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board, he’s on the Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors, WGCU’s Content Committee, the Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, immediate past Chair of the Lee County Black History Society Board of Directors, and immediate Past President of the National PanHellenic Council of SW Florida.

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Episode 150 - Torrie Heathcoat Jan 22, 2021

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Torrie Heathcoat (AKA Way too Tall Torrie) is a professional Stiltwalker and Balloon Artist. She's a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC and has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 25 years.

Her past work includes: Disney World, Universal Studios, the Boston Red Sox, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, the Fort Myers Miracle, Major League Baseball and NHL All-Star Games, and NCAA Final Four Hoop City.

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Episode 149 - Jon Michaels Jan 15, 2021

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Jon is an Emmy Award-winning singer/songwriter whose long career has included three albums, and many writing credits including for artists including Clint Black, Ray Herndon, Keith Urban, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon and many more. He has performed with or opened for Michael McDonald, Paul Williams, B.J. Thomas, The Kingston Trio, John Sebastian, Bertie Higgins and Ronnie Cox.

He’s co-produced PBS shows and documentaries including Born To Explore with WGBH in Boston, Fathers In America with SCETV in South Carolina, Endless Feast with KCET in Los Angeles, Christina Cooks with WHYY in Philadelphia when he performed an original song for each episode plus the theme song, and Cyberwork and the American Dream with KCAL in Los Angeles for which he recently an Emmy Award.

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Episode 148 - Mark Massaro Jan 08, 2021

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Mark Massaro is a short story writer, a reader, book collector, and a concert addict. He's also is a Professor of English, teaching Composition, Literature, and Creative Writing. He was born and raised in Danvers, Massachusetts, a small, portside town just north of Boston, and he moved to Fort Myers in 2003, experiencing extreme culture shock. After working many retail and server jobs throughout his wayward twenties, he went back to school, enrolling in FGCU’s English program, eventually receiving his master’s degree.

Follow his literary journey on Instagram at @bostonmahk4

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