Creative Loafing Atlanta

Host Jill Melancon talks to Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's, about their comeback plan as well as the proper way to pronounce "pecan."

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Fish Scales and Skinny Deville of Nappy Roots about opening their own brewery in Castleberry Hill and the importance of people of color seeing themselves in the brew business.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Dianna and Devon Peet of Kettlerock Brewing in Peachtree Corners about how the family that brews together, stays together.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Rob Goldstein, one of the co-founders of Wild Leap Brew Company in LaGrange about making it through a pandemic and opening a huge new location in downtown Atlanta.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Scott Norwood, co-owner of Social Fox Brewing in Norcross, about how a mural inspired their name and what it's been like opening during a pandemic.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with artist Michael Jones (also known as Letter 75) about what inspires his work and his very cool upcoming project at the airport MARTA station.

Host Jill Melancon talks to Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski about how he got such a cool job and how he chooses those great walk-up songs for the opposing teams.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with artist Lacey Longino about the importance of community to her art and how friends helped her get through the pandemic.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Mary Fernandez of the Historic Oakland Cemetery about their upcoming arts programs and how they work hard to preserve the history of this magical place.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Scott Prince and Chris Lane of Line Creek Brewing in Peachtree City about their love of Easter eggs on their cans and their upcoming second location in Fayetteville.

Host Jill Melancon talks to artist Chris Hamer, better known as Urbnpop, about the trials and tribulations of putting out a comic book, and how art helps him stay balanced.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Craig and Amy Mycoskie, co-owners of Round Trip Brewing on the westside, about the fun of opening a new brewery during a pandemic.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with artist Eric Nine about the contrast between elephants and ballerinas, and how he was able to stay busy during the pandemic.

Host Jill Melancon gets a lesson in craft beer history from brewmaster Phil Farrell of Stillfire Brewing in Suwanee, and learns the origins of their award-winning Orange Diva Wit.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Travis Irions of the Atlanta Beer Bus about how the pandemic affected their tours, and what they hope to do with the tour in the future.

Host Jill Melancon chats with Alan Pugh, co-owner of High Card Brewing in Tucker, about how they are able to share a space with another brewery and still be friends.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Caroline King, host of the Bitch Beer Podcast, about supporting women in the beer industry, and why there aren't more of them.

Host Jill Melancon talks to Wayne Baxter, co-owner and founder of Monkey Wrench Brewing in Suwanee, about how they spent years creating their brews and winning awards even before opening the taproom doors.

Host Jill Melancon speaks to F Sheffield Hale, CEO of the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead, about their latest offerings, and how the pandemic inspired a new way to reach their audience.

Host Jill Melancon speaks with Spencer Nix, CEO of Reformation Brewery in Woodstock, Canton, and Smyrna, about how they went from one of the smallest breweries in GA to one of the top five.