Made of Savannah Podcast

Savannah's Storyteller: Jessica Leigh Lebos Chats, Chuckles, and Charms

Made of Savannah SEASON 5! Many thanks to our Season 5 Sponsor: ELDOA Savannah. Contact them, mention the podcast - and - get a free 45-minute Mini Session. 
In this lively episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels has an engaging conversation with Jessica Leigh Lebos, a well-known Savannah author and former community editor for Connect Savannah.
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Jessica shares her unique journey from Arizona to California to Savannah, highlighting her adventures living in a Volkswagen bus, and how she met her husband - who is from Savannah.
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Together, they delve into Savannah’s history, cultural changes, and the struggle of balancing development with preserving the city’s unique charm. Jessica talks about her books, 'Savannah Sideways' and 'The Camelia Thief,' explores her passion for writing about community stories, and shares her excitement about her new role at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Join the fun as Jessica recounts tales of local traditions, environmental activism, and the continued evolution of her beloved Savannah.
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
TAP HERE to meet Jessica on Substack
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 5 SPONSOR - thank you - ELDOA Savannah
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A Sweet Savannah Destiny: The Story of Auspicious Baking Company

SEASON 5 is kicking off with a delightfully delicious treat: The Auspicious Baking Company! Also, excited to welcome our Season 5 Sponsor: ELDOA Savannah. Contact them, mention the podcast - and - get a free 45-minute Mini Session. 
In this heartwarming episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels kicks off a new season with Mark Ekstrom and Katie Bryant, the dynamic duo behind the Auspicious Baking Company.
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The pair shares their serendipitous journey to Savannah, going from a road trip stopover to establishing a beloved local bakery. They delve into their challenges, triumphs, and the strong local support that has propelled their business.
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Mark and Katie also give a sneak peek into their impressive new location and exciting expansion plans, including the soon-to-be-launched full-service restaurant 'Bread and Butter.' Tune in for a delightful tale of passion, community, and mouth-watering pastries.
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
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Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 5 SPONSOR - thank you - ELDOA Savannah
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Tis the Season in Savannah: Holiday Harmonies with the Savannah Philharmonic

Welcome to the Made of Savannah podcast - Happy Holidays from Savannah!
 
In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, Dee Daniels chats with Dr. Amy Williams, the Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic. They discuss the bustling holiday season in Savannah, the excitement around the sold-out Holiday Pops concert, and the unique flair of Savannah's festive celebrations. Amy reflects on past concerts, upcoming events like January's Guitar Fest, and the remarkable contributions of music and artistic director Keitaro Harada. The discussion also touches on future plans related to the Civic Center's restoration, ongoing community collaborations, and ways residents can support the Philharmonic. The episode beautifully encapsulates the joy of holidays and the Savannah Philharmonic's dedication to enriching the community through music.
 
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
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Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service and Savannah Cabaret
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Savannah's Art Scene, Holiday Traditions, and To-Go-Cups with Peter Roberts

Welcome to the Made of Savannah podcast - Happy Holidays from Savannah!
 
Host Dee Daniels sits down with Peter Roberts from Location Gallery for a lively chat about art, holiday cheer, and all the spirits in Savannah. They'll be digging into unique holiday traditions, upcoming art events, and the vibrant community spirit. They discuss the Slam Art Mart featuring 15 local artists and its charitable aspect benefiting Asheville's River Arts District, the eclectic mix of works on display, and the importance of supporting local art.
 
Peter also shares exciting future plans both for the gallery and his personal art projects. Expecting the unexpected, they also touch on holiday festivities, Tybee’s art tour, and the quirks of Savannah's vibrant culture.
 
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
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Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service and Savannah Cabaret
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Singing in the Holidays in Savannah Style with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

The soulful Southern big band known as the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra is lighting the holiday fire with us! 
 
Welcome to the Made of Savannah Podcast! We're setting the Thanksgiving table and singing in the holidays with Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson - the founder and voice of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. The band is thrilled to chat about their BRAND-NEW Christmas album - A Fabulous Equinox Christmas - available now on all streaming platforms. What's even sweeter? All proceeds from the album will go directly to Equinox Global Missions! 
 
The Mission: Equinox Global Missions is passionate about using world-class music to restore good wherever it's lost and to revive joy wherever it's fading. They produce and direct music mission projects and music education across the US and abroad by sending out highly-skilled teams of artists to fulfill their three core objectives– Entertain, Connect, Serve.
 
Upcoming Dates: Among many other dates on the schedule, you can catch the band this weekend at the 2024 Savannah Boat Parade of Lights for the Eastern Wharf 2024 Holiday Kickoff! 
 
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Tap HERE to meet the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Tap HERE to learn more about Equinox Global Missions
Tap HERE for upcoming concerts
Tap HERE to listen to A Fabulous Equinox Christmas
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
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On Stage Savannah: Curtains Rise for the Performing Arts Awakening

Curtains rise! Welcome to the Made of Savannah Podcast!
 
This week Dee Daniels plays host to Chris Bass and Rick Garman, diving deep into the theatrics of Onstage Savannah. Chris and Rick reveal the origins of this initiative, which sprang from the Savannah Performance Alliance, highlighting its mission to avoid calendar clashes and foster collaboration among local theater groups.
 
The two also introduce the highly anticipated Savannah Performing Arts Festival set for February 2025, promising a lineup of diverse productions that could make even a seasoned theatergoer dizzy with excitement. 
 
We're chatting about everything from the vision of Savannah as a performance arts Mecca to onstage beards and the coolest bald head in town. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Onstage Savannah promises to make finding your next theater fix as easy as sipping to-go-cocktails in one of the squares. Listen up, lean in and discover how this initiative is set to elevate Savannah's arts scene to show-stopping heights.
 
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Tap HERE to check out On Stage Savannah
Tap HERE to MEET Savannah's Performing Arts Companies
Tap HERE to learn more about Savannah Performing Arts Festival
Tap HERE to MEET Rick Garman
Tap HERE to MEET Chris Bass
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
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Healing after Hurricanes: Anything but Ordinary

In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels talks with Mickey Hickey, a well-known figure in Savannah's hospitality scene. Mickey shares the story of the Ordinary Pub and its sister establishment, Common, highlighting their journey through various challenges, including a recent crisis involving the pub's basement flooding during a hurricane.
 
The conversation delves into the community's swift response, the support for displaced residents, and the pub’s contribution to local culture. Additionally, Mickey discusses innovative efforts like the Trombone Bakery and ongoing plans for recovery and growth. The episode encapsulates the spirit of Savannah’s community resilience and the unwavering commitment to hospitality.
 
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Tap HERE for The Ordinary Pub
Tap HERE to help the Go Fund Me for Ordinary Neighbors
Tap HERE for Common Restaurant
Tap HERE for Trombone Bakery
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
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Life, Literature, and Littlest Pigs: A Conversation with Amy Paige Condon

In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, we welcome Amy Paige Condon, a prolific writer, producer, editor, and founder of Refinery Writing Studio.
The conversation covers Amy's intriguing career journey, from her time at Savannah Magazine to founding a writing studio and co-authoring best-selling cookbooks. Amy shares delightful stories about her pet pig Gus and her writing process, including working on cookbooks for Back in the Day Bakery and Wiley’s Championship BBQ. The discussion delves into her biography of Bill Baggs, a transformative figure in Miami’s history, and the importance of local journalism. The episode wraps up with heartfelt memories centered around food, illustrating the deep connections that culinary experiences can foster.
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
MEET Amy Paige Condon
BOOK: A Nervous Man Shouldn't Be Here in the First Place: The Life of Bill Baggs
The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook
The Wiley's Championship Barbecue Cookbook
The Bress 'n' Nyam Gullah-Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-generation Farmer
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
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MOS CLASSIC: Ghost Stories of Savannah with Enocha Edenfield

Historian and Savannah Tour Guide Enocha Edenfield has spent years carefully researching Savannah’s haunted history as well as collecting first-hand accounts. She's always a favorite guest on this show - and many others - and she's sitting down with us to celebrate HALLOWEEN!  
Welcome to Season 4 of the Made of Savannah Podcast!
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Grab your spot on Enocha's Tours
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
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MOS CLASSIC: Capone & Castro - True Fish Tails with Captain Judy

This episode has it ALL! Gangsters, crab cakes, serial killers, and Al Capone - oh my! 
Meet Captain Judy Helmey - once named the youngest captain on the East Coast. She's a Savannah legend, to the say the least - and we got to sit down with her and talk about her wildly colorful upbringing - and her equally as colorful father Sherman Helmey (best known as Moose) who YES ... worked for Al Capone. 
Miss Judy has already written one book, "My Father, The Sea and Me" - and don't worry - we hear another book is on the way. 
When you go fishing with Miss Judy - you'll likely have a chance to book the Good, the Bad and Ugly Tour. She says, "It's not a fishing trip ... it's EVERYTHING!"
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Meet Miss Judy & Book a Trip
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!