Did you know Coca-Cola started as a medicinal syrup created to help Coca-Cola founder John Pemberton deal with his war wounds while overcoming his morphine addiction? And there are some interesting parallels in the lives of Pemberton and Vincen

GIA 52 - Dolly's Powerful Red Shoes

Mar 3rd, 2019 29m 12s

I recently listened to the soundtrack to the movie "Dumplin'" and was blown away by the duets featuring Dolly Parton and seven other singers. While the whole album is amazing, the song "Red Shoes" shines as a stunning summary of Dolly's life in

GIA 51 - Krog & Kaep

Feb 17th, 2019 42m 49s

With more than 240 neighborhoods, Atlanta is a very vibrant city. One of the City's more unique places to see is the Krog Street Tunnel. In this episode, we talk about the incredible art on the Krog Street Tunnel and its neighborhood, Cabbageto

GIA - 50 - Super Bowl & Super Art

Feb 2nd, 2019 48m 47s

It's the day before the Super Bowl and Atlanta is all abuzz with preparations, events, and visitors. George shares his views on preparations for the big day. Also, we said farewell to fellow Atlantan, Romo of the Podcubs podcast. But before he

GIA 49 Fatty & The Falcons

Dec 22nd, 2018 23m 39s

Well, the Fat One came to town - nope, not Santa, it's Big Fatty, online! On this episode I talk about Big Fatty's visit, the Falcons, Superb Owl halftime entertainment, our Annual Atlanta Podcaster Dinner and more. #Pride48 #P48

GIA - 48 - The Shy Yeti, Pt.1

Nov 23rd, 2018 37m 35s

Skipping voices across the pond to chat with Paul of The Shy Life podcast! In this first part of a two-part series, we chat with Paul about the Monarchy, food and television. And we learn a bit about the origins (or partial origins) of Paul's c

GIA-47 - Traveling with Tim in Alaska

Nov 4th, 2018 40m 17s

"Life is a book. Without travel you'll never make it past the first page." On this episode of GIA, I talk with Tim in Alaska about travels in his home state of Alaska as well as his world travels. It's a great conversation about his travels in

GIA - 46 Halloween with Jay the Hauntcub

Oct 17th, 2018 26m 18s

Fewer things freak me out more than Halloween! But last year I faced my fears by visiting one of Atlanta's major haunts. And thankfully, I had the haunt expert on hand - Jay the Hauntcub! Join me as we revisit last year's trip to Atlanta's "Net

GIA-45 - Atlanta's BeltLine

Oct 8th, 2018 19m 56s

What if those old, abandoned railroads in your city were actually a source of urban renewal, equitable economic development and affordable housing? That's what urban planner Ryan Gravel proposed in his 1999 master's thesis. Twenty years later,

GIA-44 - Field Trip to Atlanta Botanical Garden

Oct 1st, 2018 29m 12s

On this episode of of George In Atlanta, I take a mid-morning trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden to see the larger than life sculptures of the "Imaginary Worlds: Once Upon a Time" exhibition. Join me for a little walking tour.

GIA-43 - The Anselmo Project

Sep 23rd, 2018 42m 1s

Remember those first podcasts you listened to? The ones that introduced you to podcasting? One of my early favs was This Week in Gay (TWIG) on #Pride48. I recently chatted with TWIG host Anthony Anselmo. Spoiler - he's focusing on his music car

GIA-42 - Dragon*Con with Epilouis

Sep 17th, 2018 40m 1s

Hey Kids! Another episode of GeorgeInAtlanta for your listening pleasure. On this episode, we talk with Peter, a.k.a. Epilouis, about Atlanta's Dragon*Con. Give it a listen.