On September 3, 2014, our founders Luke Pruett and Jim Wilhelm were launching our very first podcast on YouTube—before our blog, our team, our journal . . . everything! Three and a half years later, we're finally launching our 100th episode and celebrating all the amazing people we've met along the way, including our faithful host since fall of 2015: Kevin Adelsberger. Today we're turning the tables on him and hearing his story, interviewed by theCO's operations manager and Kevin's good friend, Dan Drogosh.

Podcast No. 37: W.S. Holland, Part 2

In this episode, we continue our interview with rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We'll reminisce about Johnny Cash, the famous San Quentin concert, and how W.S. Holland is still going strong and making music today with The W.S. Holland Band. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 36: W.S. Holland, Part 1

In this episode, we meet rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We discuss how he earned the nickname “Fluke” his early days in rock and roll. Learn how a man with a set of borrowed drums joined Carl Perkins at Sun Records to make music history. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 34: Kyle Spurgeon

In this episode, we welcome President/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Kyle Spurgeon, to our front porch. Mr. Spurgeon is not only a driving force behind what helps make Jackson great; he is also an innovator who has some amazing ideas that can help Jackson continue to be an amazing place to live, work, and make a difference. Join us as we discuss life, commerce, the future of Jackson, and share a few laughs along the way. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 33: Logan Hampton

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Logan Hampton, President of Lane College. We’ll discuss how faith, family, mentors, and the special people in one’s life can help show you the direction God has planned for you. We’ll also hear about Lane College: its history, growth, continuing work of excellence in education, and how we as Jacksonians can give our support. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 32: Scott Conger

In this episode, we welcome Scott Conger from the United Way to our front porch. Mr. Conger is a Jacksonian who has made a career out of giving back to Jackson with community outreach and civic enrichment that are helping to make the town we all love an even more wonderful place to call home. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 31: Ontoni Reedy

In this episode, we welcome Ontoni Reedy to our front porch. Mr. Reedy is a teacher, musician, and actor and performed most recently in the Jackson Theater Guild’s production of “South Pacific.” We’ll talk about his experiences as a teacher with The Montessori School at Bemis, and his work with the community and the arts. Plus, Ontoni will perform his original song, “Jackson TN"!