Macon’s Angel Ocasio Jr. found his love for music in The House of God Church and its Sacred Steel sound. Now he shares his passion and love for that sound with the world.
The grand opening of the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (Orca) was held March 18th in Macon. The new facility will serve children between 5-18 thoughts the arts and musical education.
“My office has the largest archive of Macon memorabilia outside the Washington County Library,” said Atlanta Intellectual Property/ Internet attorney Pete Wellborn with a smile, “the 1897 city phone book, the Macon Peaches baseball cards, ancient Coca Cola bottles, and photos of my grandfather’s restaurant, all here.”
StoryCorps' Jennifer Frederic interviews William and Mary graduate Cealy Brown about her former partner and lifelong friend, Marianne Lester, as a part of StoryCorps' OutLoud series.
Today on StoryCorps, Brenda Ford speaks with a woman she just met, Cathie Marie Hancock. The two talk about parenting and raising children. Cathie shares her fear that came with raising two Black sons, and how her faith brought her comfort through the experience.
It's National Hot Dog Month in America, and Jeff Hullinger celebrates with a trip to Macon to visit one of the oldest hot dog establishments in the country.
In this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, we meet Macon-based singer-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew to discuss his journey in music, from playing late-night gigs in Buckhead to performing intimate house concerts in living rooms just like yours. Mike opens up about his decision to pursue music full-time in his 40s, the challenges and triumphs of connecting with audiences, and the deeply personal stories behind his heartfelt, Americana-infused songs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with laughter, reflection, and live performances that capture the essence of Mike's musical and personal journey.
Vimal Nikore grew up in India during the 1947 Partition, a period of political turmoil and violence which created the modern borders between India and Pakistan. Vimal’s daughter, Monika, asked her how she got through that difficult chapter, and what advice she would pass on about motherhood.
The Peach Jam Podcast from Georgia Public Broadcasting features songs and stories from a sampling of the incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home. Recorded live in our GPB studios, you get a front-row seat for the intimate musical performances and free-flowing conversations from a truly eclectic variety of Georgia musicians.
Season Three of the Peach Jam Podcast begins May 17th! Here is a sneak peek at some of the Georgia artists we are featuring this season.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
The Allman Brothers Band's Brothers and Sisters is iconic. In this episode, Peter and Orlando discuss Alan Paul's deep dive into the time before and after 1973’s Brothers and Sisters. It was not only the band’s best-selling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally. And this book has converted one of the hosts into a fan.
This week we travel to Macon, Georgia to discuss the ins and outs of a very simple product that has been known to bring families together while arguments about its ingredients can also tear people apart. What is this product? Barbecue sauce.
"Great dance song that got me going so hard one night I fell on my backside!" (Spoiler alert: Sharon doesn't go into more graphic detail here, but we can share that it DID involve wine.)
