Made of Savannah Podcast

FAN FAVORITE EPISODE: Storyteller and Prolific Writer Maxie McCoy

In this delightful episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels sits down with Maxie McCoy, an acclaimed writer and ghostwriter, to discuss her journey to Savannah, the inspirations behind her writing, and her most recent novel, 'Daisy.'
Maxie shares her experiences of moving from San Francisco, discovering the warm and welcoming culture of Savannah, and how an article led her to uncover the fascinating life of Juliette Gordon Lowe. They discuss the depth of Juliette's challenges, the community she built, and how these elements inspired Maxie's writing.
The conversation also delves deep into the emotional and arduous process of writing fiction, facing rejection from major publishing houses, and how Maxie found resilience and purpose by following her passion. She reflects on her love for Savannah's vibrant creative community and her dedication to helping other writers bring their stories to life through ghostwriting.
The episode is filled with heartwarming anecdotes, creative insights, the importance of storytelling, and an inside look at Maxie's collaborative efforts in the literary world. This discussion is a blend of inspiration, humor, and practical advice for aspiring writers.
Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: 
Meet Maxie
Check out Maxie's BOOKS
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!

Savannah’s Secret to a Happy Heart: Front Porch Improv Co-Founder Bri Halverson

Host Dee Daniels records onstage at Front Porch Improv with co-founder, improviser, and instructor Bri Halverson, who reflects on building a permanent home after years of being nomadic and emphasizes gratitude for audiences and a “fountain” energy approach.
 
Bri outlines Front Porch’s offerings: weekly shows every Friday and Saturday, workshops and applied improv for organizations, adult and kids classes, camps, private shows, stand-up, and a free local show, plus the Savannah For Morons interactive trolley tour. She details ACTS, Front Porch’s nonprofit arm partnered with Brightside Casa, delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based improv tools for under-resourced youth through an eight-week program focused on social-emotional regulation and role-play scenarios, funded partly by a City of Savannah grant and fundraising.
 
Bri also shares improv fundamentals, handling off-the-wall suggestions, scholarship efforts, casting and auditions, and a new Second Circle Club for neurodivergent men seeking social-skills practice and funding.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
CHECK OUT FRONT PORCH IMPROV
FRONT PORCH IMPROV: SHOW INFORMATION
FRONT PORCH IMPROV: CLASSES
SAVANNAH FOR MORONS TOUR INFO
LEARN MORE ABOUT FRONT PORCH IMPROV A.C.T.S.
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Savannah
00:19 Meet Bri Halverson
01:14 Finding a Home Stage
03:03 Fountain Energy Culture
05:11 Everything Front Porch Offers
07:14 Savannah For Morons Tour
09:25 Sponsor Ethan Allen
13:08 ACTS Program Deep Dive
18:18 Comedy Calendar Expansion
20:48 Improv Styles and Training
22:55 How Improv Really Works
26:36 Handling Wild Suggestions
30:30 Punching Up in Comedy
31:26 Pop Culture and Diversity
33:28 Casting and Show Formats
36:15 Improv as Team Sport
40:05 Getting Started and Regulation
44:29 Second Circle Club Pitch
47:36 Space for Arts and Community
52:05 Viewpoints and Mullet Show
55:01 Wrap Up and Sponsor Outro
 

My Bartender, My Friend: Cocktails & Savannah Culture with Ashley Simeone

Welcome to the Made of Savannah podcast with host Dee Daniels as she sits down with bartender, beverage manager, and dear friend Ashley Simeone to chat about her journey to and around Savannah.
 
Ashley talks about how she found fulfillment in restaurants and the city’s hospitality community. The two dive into Savannah’s creative, community-driven bar and restaurant culture, and discuss Ashley's time at Atlantic and Savoy Society.
 
She describes how The Grey helped transform Savannah into a food destination and how her Italian heritage influences her love of amari and aperitivos. Ashley shares her path to becoming beverage manager at Lucia Pasta Bar, highlights favorite dishes, and recommends local spots and neighborhoods, especially Starland’s rapid growth. She also explains Savannah's first Tool Library - the $5 membership tool-rental resource focused on sustainability and access.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
Meet Ashley Simeone
Check out the Savannah Tool Library at Film Biz Recycling
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Podcast Welcome
01:38 How Ashley Got Here
03:11 Macon Versus Savannah
03:59 Savoy Bar Days
06:46 Savannah Food Boom
08:02 Italian Roots In Drinks
09:30 Running Lucia Bar
13:56 Favorite Menu Picks
15:50 Seafood Nostalgia
18:12 Tybee Oysters Talk
19:24 Tool Library Project
20:57 Membership And Rentals
21:26 Sustainability Mission
22:18 Tools That Build Confidence
22:40 Growing The Community
24:33 Space Saving For Students
25:03 Hawthorne And Local Popups
25:32 Favorite Savannah Bars
27:21 Starland District Boom
29:40 Events And New Openings
32:15 Savannah Love And Gratitude
32:38 Favorite Drinks To Make
34:00 Bartender Matchmaker
34:46 Closing Cheers

Inside the Court: Savannah Steel Players Que Morrison and Kharyssa Richardson on the Journey and Debut

On the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels records May 1 near Enmarket Arena during Savannah Steel practice and interviews players Que Morrison (Riverdale/McEachern HS, UGA alum) and Kharyssa Richardson (Douglasville; SEC stops at Auburn, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State).
 
They discuss joining the new women’s pro team - THE SAVANNAH STEEL, the May 22 first home game at Enmarket Arena, and how the team is building an identity around fast pace, strong two-way play, and defensive adjustments.
 
Morrison reflects on competitiveness, overseas play, injuries, and being pushed to expand her three-point game; Richardson shares how gymnastics influenced her footwork and how her career blossomed at Mississippi State. Both emphasize Coach Brown’s energy and care, excitement to play professionally in Georgia with family present, and hopes to inspire kids and fans.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
Meet your team, Savannah - SAVANNAH STEEL
Savannah Steel Team Roster
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Savannah
00:31 Steel Practice Setup
01:14 Meet the Players
02:57 Q Morrison Origins
04:29 Competitive Mindset
05:08 Overseas Basketball Life
06:05 Kharyssa Starts Hooping
07:53 Gymnastics to Basketball
08:26 SEC Transfer Journey
09:41 Coaches Who Shaped Them
12:55 Coach Brown Connection
14:30 Ethan Allen Sponsor Break
17:26 Beyonce Sing Off
19:29 Team Identity Blueprint
20:46 Fans Vibes And Warmups
21:28 Practice Competition Talk
22:09 What Steel Means
23:22 Growing Womens Hoops
24:27 Message To Young Players
26:19 Fan Catchphrases
27:02 Closing And Outro
27:45 Podcast And Realty Ad
 

Finding Place & Artistic Legacy: Parker Stewart's Savannah Exhibition Alongside Jack Leigh

Host Dee Daniels sits down at Savannah’s Ethan Allen showroom with photographer and printer Parker Stewart, a North Carolina native based in Savannah, ahead of the May 7 opening reception for “Jack Leigh and Parker Stewart: In Place” at Laney Contemporary (May 1–Aug 1).
 
Stewart discusses Jack Leigh’s Savannah legacy, including the commissioned “Bird Girl” cover for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and explains how Leigh’s long-term documentation of the Lowcountry influences his own “photographing place” approach. Stewart shares his path from SCAD to running a Savannah printing studio, printing for major exhibitions and the Jack Leigh Estate since 2018, including the detailed proofing and matching process from film negatives.
 
They preview the two-floor, interwoven curation, highlight serendipitous paired images, and Stewart offers advice to keep making work and engage Savannah’s creative community.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
Jack Leigh & Parker Stewart: In Place
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:39 Exhibition Announcement
01:49 Jack Leigh Legacy
03:23 Bird Girl Backstory
04:43 Photographing Place
06:04 North Carolina Roots
07:37 SCAD and Savannah
10:22 Slow Looking Process
11:42 Printing Studio Origins
14:56 Curating and Printing Workflow
17:49 Film vs Digital Craft
22:34 Inside the In Place Show
26:11 Serendipity and Shrimp Docks
29:14 Meditative Coastal Landscapes
33:41 Advice for Photographers
36:13 Favorite Pelicans Photo
38:43 Show Details and Wrap Up

FAN FAVORITE: History and Ghost Tour Guide Enocha Edenfield Walks Through Savannah Cemeteries

Welcome to a FAN FAVORITE EPISODE on the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels sits down with Enocha Edenfield - a former NBC Savannah broadcast journalist who moved to Savannah in 2010 and began researching the origins of local ghost stories during the pandemic, which grew into a busy private tour business focused on accuracy and archival sources.
 
The episode explores Savannah’s cemeteries, noting about 80 in Chatham County and six city-owned sites (Colonial Park, Laurel Grove North and South, Bonaventure, Greenwich, and Evergreen), and explains why preservation matters, using Colonial Park’s long neglect and an estimated 7,000–9,000 graves as a cautionary example. Ika shares stories and landmarks from Bonaventure (Little Gracie, John Walz, Conrad Aiken, the Bird Girl relocation, and Johnny Mercer), discusses Greenwich’s plantation past and Midnight-related graves, clarifies hoodoo vs. voodoo, and outlines Laurel Grove’s segregated origins and notable sections.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
VISIT ENOCHA EDENFIELD TOURS
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Savannah
01:13 Enoch’s Origin Story
02:50 Building a Tour Business
03:56 Accuracy Over Hype
05:13 Sponsor Break Ethan Allen
08:00 How Many Cemeteries
09:55 Why Preservation Matters
13:24 Lost Records and Fires
14:58 Searching for a Soldier
18:41 Ghosts Aren’t Always Scary
19:34 Why Bonaventure Wins
23:49 Little Gracie Legend
29:09 Women Who Saved Savannah
32:19 Conrad Aiken Bench
33:50 Bird Girl Relocated
34:54 Graveyard Etiquette
36:05 Hoodoo vs Voodoo
38:47 Johnny Mercer Legacy
43:51 Greenwich Cemetery Walk
48:19 Unmarked Burial Grounds
51:52 Pulaski and Square Burials
53:57 Forsyth Catacombs Myth
56:12 Laurel Grove Segregation
58:20 Pet Cemetery and Farewell
59:41 Podcast Outro and Sponsor
 

Behind the Club One Curtain Call: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

On the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels interviews Club One GM and performer Trey Norris (Trey La Trash), Area Coach and regional manager Travis Coles, and producer and writer Rick Garman about Club One’s nearly 40-year legacy as a haven for the LGBTQIA community and a key performing-arts venue in Savannah.
 
They discuss the bittersweet transition from the current stage to a new, amazing space at 301 Williamson (the former Elan space), highlighting improved ADA accessibility, expanded and fantastic programming, and a commercial kitchen for more offerings.
 
They preview “Curtain Call,” a tribute show on April 18 (doors at 2, show at 3) featuring multiple companies, 35–40 performers, and a tribute to The Lady Chablis, with proceeds benefiting the Savannah Performance Alliance and OnStageSavannah.com. They also note final April events and a target June 1 opening for the new venue.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
VISIT CLUB ONE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Club One
00:38 Meet the Guests
01:36 A New Club One Home
03:33 What Club One Means
05:26 A Haven for Community
06:41 Arts and Stage Legacy
09:59 Accessibility Upgrades Ahead
10:41 Curtain Call Preview
11:36 Show Lineup and Tributes
14:11 Tickets and Sellout Warning
14:38 Savannah Performance Alliance
17:06 Listener Questions Tease
17:16 Drag vs Theater Joy
18:27 Club One Raises Bar
20:57 Why The Stage Wins
22:26 Honoring Lady Chablis
25:17 Hallmark Movie Tease
26:58 Final Nights Programming
27:56 New Venue Upgrades
29:37 Bittersweet Farewell
 

Drag Royalty: Blair Williams and the Legacy of Savannah's Club One

Dee Daniels welcomes listeners to the Made of Savannah podcast from Savannah's hottest and most entertaining nightspot Club One! She is sitting just below the fabulous stage and runway with fan-favorite, award-winning Drag Performer Blair Williams to discuss legacy, exciting changes for Club One, and the evolution of drag.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: NEW OAK THEATRE
 
Blair talks about being nominated again for best local drag performer (after winning in 2020), how she started performing at Club One in 2008 after a long break, and touring opportunities from being Miss Gay America. They reflect on Club One’s deep legacy, including Lady Chablis, her preserved dressing room messages, and what it was like performing in Chablis’ tightly structured shows. She also highlights signature numbers like Reba and Pink and praises the current Club One cast as the most talented cast she's worked with!
 
Blair shares how Savannah’s tourist-heavy weekend crowds differ from more local off-night audiences, how drag has evolved to include more diverse performers, and how today’s bar for performance and branding is higher than ever. They also discuss politics, safety, and community support, plus Club One’s upcoming move to the former Club Elan space with an exciting new vibe on the calendar, better sight lines and a full-service restaurant.
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE LINKS:
VISIT CLUB ONE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
BLAIR WILLIAMS ON FACEBOOK
BLAIR WILLIAMS ON INSTAGRAM
PROUDLY PRODUCED BY DEE DANIELS MEDIA
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: New Oak Theatre - founded by husband and wife duo, Chase and Sarah Brackett, in 2023. Inspired by Savannah’s historic architecture, willowy oak trees, and thriving creative spirit, we chose the name New Oak Theatre to reflect a blend of tradition and growth.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Club One
00:25 Drag Bingo Nights
01:00 Awards and Nominations
02:01 Starting at Club One
03:40 Lady Chablis Legacy
06:13 Tourists and Locals
07:12 How Drag Evolved
09:04 Behind the Scenes Prep
11:17 Big Hair Aesthetic
12:34 Brunches and Early Shows
13:50 Traveling for Gigs
14:31 Drag and Politics
14:58 Politics Onstage Risks
15:56 Drag Laws And Fear
17:32 Savannah Community Support
18:35 Reba And Pink Numbers
20:48 Club One Cast Power
21:50 Social Media And Marketing
25:06 Big Move New Venue
27:21 Life Beyond Drag
28:34 Support The Show

Inside Savannah’s Thriving Arts Scene: The Story of New Oak Theatre

In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels talks with Chase and Sarah Brackett, Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director of New Oak Theatre, about their upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie at Tybee Post Theater.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: NEW OAK THEATRE
 
Chase and Sarah explain how their Georgia roots, time in New York City during COVID, and visits to Savannah led them to start a theatre company focused on bringing fresh, modern approaches to classic works—reflected in the name “New Oak Theatre.” They describe their storybook-inspired design and immersive staging for The Glass Menagerie and introduce a cast that blends Savannah talent with two out-of-town actors.
 
They also outline long-term goals: building a sustainable, paid home for Savannah artists, expanding to longer runs, and securing a brick-and-mortar venue for year-round work. They discuss ways the community can support the nonprofit through donations and involvement, and share hopes for future youth programs, school outreach, and partnerships that make theatre more accessible.
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: New Oak Theatre - founded by husband and wife duo, Chase and Sarah Brackett, in 2023. Inspired by Savannah’s historic architecture, willowy oak trees, and thriving creative spirit, we chose the name New Oak Theatre to reflect a blend of tradition and growth.
 
NEW OAK THEATRE IS PRESENTING: The Glass Menagerie at Tybee Post Theater, February 27th - March 1stTennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie — one of the most cherished works in American theatre. This moving, poetic memory play paints a vivid portrait of a family clinging to dreams while confronting the harshness of reality. At its heart is Amanda Wingfield — a mother longing for a brighter past — and her children, Tom and Laura, searching for hope and meaning.
 
Season 6 SPONSOR - thank you - ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH (stop by and ask for your free gift)
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Grab your tickets to The Glass Menagerie
Learn more about New Oak Theatre
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:29 Glass Menagerie Weekend
01:18 Tybee Post Theatre Magic
01:54 Founding New Oak Theatre
02:44 From New York to Savannah
04:53 Why Savannah Needed More Theatre
07:20 Naming New Oak Theatre
08:17 Modern Takes on Classics
12:27 Designing Glass Menagerie
13:10 Set and Staging Secrets
15:34 Meet the Cast
18:06 Cast and Roles
18:18 Directing the Production
19:21 Vision for New Oak
19:28 Building a Paid Arts Hub
20:43 From Weekends to Long Runs
22:16 Mentors and Theatre Knowhow
24:10 How to Support the Nonprofit
26:10 Community Access and Youth Programs
30:05 Balancing Theatre and Parenthood
32:33 Savannah Roots and Future Plans
34:09 Final Thanks and Invitation

Savannah's Secrets Unveiled: Jessica Leigh Lebos on History, Mystery, and Culture

In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels welcomes back Jessica Leigh Lebos, a well-known Savannah writer, podcaster, and Communications and Marketing Director of Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 6 SPONSOR: ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: NEW OAK THEATRE
 
The discussion covers a variety of topics including Savannah’s unique neighborhoods, local history, and Jessica’s popular podcast 'Savannah Sideways.' Jessica shares intriguing stories about Savannah’s ancient Roman statues, the history and preservation efforts on Sapelo and Ossabaw Islands, and her work at the Marine Science Center, including the protection of the North Atlantic right whale.
 
The episode is filled with interesting insights into Savannah’s past, its vibrant community, and ongoing conservation efforts.
 
HUGE THANKS to our PARTNER this season - Ethan Allen Savannah.
Shop Ethan Allen's furniture store today in Savannah, GA, at 5525 Abercorn St., just 10 minutes from Savannah’s historic downtown. We offer a broad range of furniture and accessories, including quality living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture and home décor. Create the look you'll love from classic to contemporary with free interior design help from our design pros. Call us at 912.629.9940.
 
The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!
 
THIS EPISODE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: New Oak Theatre - founded by husband and wife duo, Chase and Sarah Brackett, in 2023. Inspired by Savannah’s historic architecture, willowy oak trees, and thriving creative spirit, we chose the name New Oak Theatre to reflect a blend of tradition and growth.
 
NEW OAK THEATRE IS PRESENTING: The Glass Menagerie at Tybee Post Theater, February 27th - March 1stTennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie — one of the most cherished works in American theatre. This moving, poetic memory play paints a vivid portrait of a family clinging to dreams while confronting the harshness of reality. At its heart is Amanda Wingfield — a mother longing for a brighter past — and her children, Tom and Laura, searching for hope and meaning.
 
Season 6 SPONSOR - thank you - ETHAN ALLEN SAVANNAH (stop by and ask for your free gift)
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Jessica Leigh Lebos
Listen to the Savannah Sideways Podcast
Check out Jessica's books
Check out Jessica's Substack
 
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:44 Exploring Savannah's Neighborhoods
03:17 Jessica's Journey to Belonging in Savannah
05:52 The Story Behind Savannah Sideways Podcast
07:18 Unveiling Savannah's Ancient Roman Statuary
11:01 The Rich History of Sapelo Island
27:09 Preserving Savannah's Ecological and Cultural Heritage
30:53 Exploring the North End of Tybee Island
31:55 The New Octopus at the Science Center
34:42 Meet the Permanent Residents
38:00 The North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation
44:42 Shorebird Festival and Community Events
46:28 Memorable Interviews and Personal Reflections
51:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts