Featuring Jasmine Habersham, International Operatic SopranoIn this episode, we talk with Jasmine Habersham, Macon, GA native turned International opera star. She shares parts of her journey to the stage, from her parents' love of classical mus

S. 3 Ep. 5 - Confidence and Faith with Saxton Keitt

Dec 3rd, 2021 31m 50s

Featuring Saxton Keitt, Musician, Pre-Med Grad Student, and Otis Music Camp CoachIn this episode, we hear from Saxton Keitt about balancing life as a musician while pursuing his Master's Degree in Health Science and preparing for the MCAT. Sax

S. 3 Ep. 4 - Living In Your Own Skin with Marsha N. Wilson

Nov 15th, 2021 35m 32s

Featuring Marsha N. Wilson, Creative, Film and Television Costumer, and Otis Music Camp CoachIn this episode, we hear from Marsha N. Wilson, Film and Television Costumer and all-around Creative. We get her perspective on the role that fashion

S. 3 Ep. 3- Raising Mentors with The Mentor's Project

Nov 1st, 2021 28m 48s

This episode features the empowering story of The Mentor's Project of Bibb County and the impact it is having on Middle Georgia. We hear from the Director of The Mentor's Project, June O'Neal, about the driving force behind her work with the or

S. 3 Ep. 2 - Cigarettes and Coffee with Alicia Yaffe

Oct 18th, 2021 38m 9s

This week we are joined by Alicia Yaffe, Senior Vice President of Catalog Development and Marketing at Warner Music Group Catalog. Alicia shares the winding road that took her from concert booking and event planning in high school and college t

S. 3 Ep. 1 - Otis - A New Look with Jared Wright

Sep 16th, 2021 25m 56s

In this episode, we spoke with the multifaceted Jared Wright,a Macon-based curator, archivist, and historian who specializes in 20th century popular culture and music. He has led award-winning exhibition projects, including Mercer Music at Capr

S. 2 Ep. 10 - Living & Breathing Music with Ravia Stroud

May 28th, 2021 26m 1s

In episode 10, we spoke with the incredible Ravia Stroud. A former Otis Music Camp student, Stroud has worked closely with many renowned artists and producers in Atlanta and Los Angeles. After tragically losing her mother and brother in a fatal

S. 2 Ep. 9 - Why We Do What We Do with Stacey Timothy Plus 2021 Graduating Seniors Malaika Alilaw and Chris Timothy

May 13th, 2021 23m 18s

Episode 9 of the Dreamcast features Stacey TimothyIn this episode, we talk to another of the newest members of the Board of Directors for the Otis Redding Foundation, Stacey Timothy. Ms. Timothy talks with us about her introduction to the Otis

S. 2 Ep. 8 - A Call To Action with Robert McDuffie

Apr 29th, 2021 18m 31s

Episode 18 of the Dreamcast features Robert McDuffieIn this episode, we spoke with Robert McDuffie, world-renowned violinist and founder of the McDuffie Center for Strings in Macon. We talked about what inspired his journey from successful mus

S. 2 Ep. 7 - Full Circle with Lisa Love

Apr 15th, 2021 19m 28s

Episode 17 of the Dreamcast features Lisa LoveIn this episode, we hear from Lisa Love, the Director of the Georgia Music Foundation. Ms. Love recounts how she first came to be connected to the Otis Redding Foundation and the role she played in

S. 2 Ep. 6 - All Things Work Together with Karen Lee

Apr 2nd, 2021 30m 2s

Episode 16 of the Dreamcast features Karen LeeOver the next two episodes, we will introduce you to the 2 newest members of the Otis Redding Foundation Board of Directors. This week we spoke with Karen Lee, Senior Vice President at W&W Public R

S. 2 Ep. 5 - Constant Evolution with Michael Mauldin

Mar 18th, 2021 30m 50s

Episode 15 of the Dreamcast features Michael MauldinFor the second part of this two-part special, we continue the conversation with American media proprietor and record executive Michael Mauldin to learn about his latest role as co-founder of

S. 2 Ep. 4 - You Gotta Believe with Michael Mauldin

Mar 4th, 2021 29m 33s

Episode 14 of the Dreamcast features Michael MauldinFor this two-part special we are joined by American media proprietor and record executive Michael Mauldin as he shares his entry point into the music business and his earliest memories as a r

S. 2 Ep. 3 - 2000 Miles I Roam with Shea O’Connor

Feb 18th, 2021 18m 49s

Episode 13 of the Dreamcast features Shea O’ConnorThis week we had illustrator, designer, and animator Shea O’Connor talks with us about the upcoming release of (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay: A Children’s Picture Book. Shea shares some of h

S. 2 Ep. 2 Breaking The Rules with Babatunde Akinboboye

Feb 4th, 2021 25m 12s

Episode 12 of the Dreamcast features Babatunde AkinboboyeThis week we had a conversation with Hip Hopera artist Babatunde Akinboboye about his breakout viral success combining his operatic baritone voice with hip hop beats. Babatunde shares wh

S. 2 Ep. 1 - At Your Service with Otis Redding III

Jan 21st, 2021 21m 50s

This week we spoke with Otis Redding III, son of Zelma and Otis Redding, accomplished musician and member of the funk band The Reddings, and newly elected Board President of Meals on Wheels of Middle Georgia. Otis III talks with our team about

The Best of 2020

Dec 17th, 2020 25m 1s

As we near the end of 2020, we wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the Dreamcast Season 1. Thanks for listening! We will see you in the new year with more episodes of the Dreamcast!

Just Like Family with Roderick Cox

Dec 3rd, 2020 24m 40s

Episode 9 of the DREAMcast features Roderick Cox, Classical Orchestral ConductorThis week we spoke with internationally acclaimed orchestral conductor Roderick Cox. Roderick shared with us his journey from Macon to Germany, including the “inst

O’Tis The Season with Justin and Kimberly

Nov 19th, 2020 15m 51s

Episode 8 of the DREAMcast features Justin Andrews and Kimberly Kelsey EppsThis week we welcome back Otis Redding Foundation Director of Special Projects & Outreach Justin Andrews and introduce you to Center Director Kimberly Kelsey Epps to di

Rest Empowered with The Rap Room

Nov 5th, 2020 20m 34s

Episode 7 of the DREAMcast features campers and coaches from the world-famous Rap RoomThis week we feature the winners of the 2020 Summer Creative Challenge winner in the category of High School Original Song: The Otis Music Camp Rap Room! Th

More Freedom, More Expression with Special Guest Chris Paultre

Oct 22nd, 2020 22m 39s

Episode 6 of the DREAMcast features Songwriter, Producer, and Composer Chris Paultre.This week Otis Music Camper and podcast contributor Christopher Timothy, aka Prophesy, takes the reins in this interview of prolific music creator Chris Pault

Command Respect with the Command Sisters

Oct 8th, 2020 37m 38s

Episode 5 of the DREAMcast features Singer/Songwriter duo the Command SistersThis week, we catch up with the Command Sisters! They tell us what they have been up to since we last saw them as coaches at the Otis Music Camp in 2018. Here’s a hi

A New Generation of Respect with Rachel Moss

Sep 24th, 2020 23m 18s

Jamaica-born artist Rachel Moss shares with the DREAMcast her passion for children’s books and the power they have to capture the imagination and expand the reader’s view of the world. We also discuss the author’s upcoming release, Respect, a c

Art, Activism, and Homage with Nikkolas Smith

Sep 10th, 2020 35m 55s

In Episode 3 of the DREAMcast, our podcast team interviews Nikkolas Smith, self described Artivist and creator of the image for the new vinyl release entitled "The Best Of Otis Redding," released as a clear vinyl exclusively for Barnes & Noble

From Mentorship to Making Music with ALäZ and DKOMX

Aug 27th, 2020 34m 13s

In Episode 2 of the DREAMcast, our podcast team interviews ALäZ and DKOMX on the heels of their collaborative release A Whole ‘Nother World.Macon, GA-based artists ALäZ and DKOMX first met as coach and camper, respectively, through the Otis Mu