Even though we've officially "wrapped" Season 3 of Made of Savannah - we're between the seasons with one of my all-time favorite "weirdos" - Artist and Curator of Location Gallery, Peter Roberts.  We're on-location at Peter's studio, just having a good time chatting about childhood food memories: Pop Rocks, edible chewing gum wrappers (anyone remember Cinn-a-Burst??), and the always-adventurous eater Mikey.  We have LOTS to celebrate too! Friday, June 21st from 6-8 at Location Gallery - it's Sugar Sugar - a group show depicting low-cal high impact sweet treats, food and desserts by l ..read more

We're thrilled to sit down again with one of our Season 3 partners, and the founder of the Savannah Cabaret - award winning writer of TV, screen, stage, print and travel - Rick Garman.  Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1960s is about to take flight June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd on the second floor of Club One, at 1 Jefferson Street in historic Savannah.  When three drag queens find a time traveling device, they get sent on an era-spanning journey that has taken them through the decades.  In the 1940s, they helped a USO troupe put on a show.  In the 1980s, they helped a group o ..read more

The heart for art is heard, seen and felt here! Founder and Artistic and Executive Director of Cleo The Project Space - Jeanette McCune - is my guest today.  The mission: Cleo’s mission is to serve artists, dismissing the predilection towards a favor-based economy in the art world and helping support the livelihoods of under exhibited artists as a redefinition of the balance of power between gallery and artist. We provide honorariums to our exhibiting artists as well as full shipping reimbursement for out-of-town makers.  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode:  ..read more

Vice President of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty - Stephanie Wilson-Evans is on the mic and spilling the sweetest of tea about a fabulous moment in Savannah history - that is in the making right now!  If you haven't heard, the Ritz-Carlton Residences are making their debut in Savannah, "promising a life of opulence and sophistication". Corcoran Austin Hill realty is proud to be revealing that they are the exclusive company representing TMGOC Ventures and the Ritz-Carlton Residences. Ridley Stallings and Melissa Rowan with the Rowan Stallings Group, along with Andrew Cosey and Drew Sellers, c ..read more

Blues guitarist, singer/songwriter - and Savannah legend - Eric Culberson is on the mic to talk about growing up in Coastal Georgia and grinding his way to passion and purpose in the music industry.  Eric recalls the turning-point gig he played in Savannah in the 80's when he got paid more in one night of playing music than he was making in his day job working construction. After many late nights of playing gigs, early mornings of construction work, and falling asleep in a port-a-potty - he went full-time into music.  While reminiscing about life as a musician during Covid, Eric shar ..read more

Well, I'm convinced that the term "Southern Charm" brings forth an image in most people's minds. And after sitting down with my guest on this episode, I'm also certain it has a sound. Sit back, relax, and pour yourself a comforting cocktail while you get to know one of the coolest Savannahians around - Investor and Business Owner Lenorris Williams III.  Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia - Lenorris has spent his life building connections (and of course, perfecting his golf game). Beyond his professional success, Lenorris is deeply committed to serving this community and contributing to ..read more

The 2nd Annual GIVE-A-PALOOZA just happened at the beautiful corner of Liberty Street and Bull Street in Historic Downtown Savannah. Huge thanks to Corcoran Austin Hill, and Jason Baggett along with the Made of Savannah creative team for putting this together for the second year.  GIVE-A-PALOOZA is fantastic way to shine a light on several well-deserved local nonprofits in Coastal Georgia. This year we are proud to showcase the following nonprofits: The Savannah Tree Foundation Heroes for Hallie Grace Kwirkz Save Sea Life with Liddy Coastal Pet Rescue Learn more about the voices and topic ..read more

Jeremy Bauer has a very particular set of skills! I'm talking about skills like: using his award-winning face (that you'll never forget), whipping up magical hot sauces, and making people smile.  Welcome to another Local Business Spotlight! This time we are happy to sit down with the creator of MF Hot Sauce - Jeremy Bauer. Jeremy has a fantastic Savannah story that starts with an RV journey of self-discovery from South Dakota and leaky box of opportunity.  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode:  SHOP MF Hot Sauce Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media The Made of ..read more

Savannah Cabaret is about to WOW you with their first-ever, full-blown musical: Mel Brooks "Young Frankenstein"!  We're thrilled to sit down with one of our Season 3 partners, and the founder of the Savannah Cabaret - award winning writer of TV, screen, stage, print and travel - Rick Garman.  Listen for this great moment: "There is nothing like being in a room and hearing people laugh, or cry, or gasp, or applaud or whatever - at something that you've either written or helped to create. There is no feeling like it, in the world - It is drugs." The award-winning Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRAN ..read more

This episode has it ALL! Gangsters, crab cakes, serial killers, and Al Capone - oh my!  Meet Captain Judy Helmey - once named the youngest captain on the East Coast. She's a Savannah legend, to the say the least - and we got to sit down with her and talk about her wildly colorful upbringing - and her equally as colorful father Sherman Helmey (best known as Moose) who YES ... worked for Al Capone.  Miss Judy has already written one book, "My Father, The Sea and Me" - and don't worry - we hear another book is on the way.  When you go fishing with Miss Judy - you'll likely have a c ..read more