The Lee County Listener

The Ghost’s Are Coming ’Round! (with Josh Dairen)

Happy Halloween! Josh Dairen is back on this week to share more stories on ghosts, the paranormal, and what to make of it all. Throughout his journey with the paranormal, Josh speaks about his unfolding understanding that some things may be beyond our understanding – but not our communication. Who knows, when you ask a ghost a question, what stories they will have to share!
Also, this will be Sam & Garrett's final episode with the Lee County Listener! We are grateful for your kindness and support and we can't wait to catch you around town.
Always ready to listen.
Keep up with Josh Dairen:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuadairen?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeeshop.al/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Invest in Yourself (with Blake Henry and Finn Price)

What does investment mean to you? And when should we start investing? This Thursday, Blake Henry and Finn Price join the show to speak about Railroad Investment Group and share a little bit of practical advice on money. In a world of talk from all sides, they hope to show people the ways money can work to give people the life they want.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Learn more about Railroad Investment Group:
https://www.investopelika.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Mom At a Bar (with DJ Sophie Vor)

Well, they say a good story starts with a drink. DJ Sophie Vor comes on the show this week to share about her experiences DJing and heading up karaoke at Skybar in downtown Auburn and her new podcast: Mom At a Bar. Her goal with the podcast? Invite anyone who has had a drink to sit down and share the stories and the wisdom they have from wherever life may have led them. Even as a guest, she steals the show this week!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with DJ Sophie Vor:
http://djsophievor.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Hospitality Speaks (with Richard Patton)

What happens when people feel welcome and wanted? This week, Richard Patton comes on to share how more than money, hospitality speaks to our desire to find a place to just be. Whether it's hearing kind words at a coffee shop, having spaces to gather with friends, or welcoming a band to town, hospitality sets Opelika apart.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with Cotton Seed Studios:
https://cottonseedstudios.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Homegrown (with Dallas Dorsey)

We get to sit down this week with Dallas Dorsey, a local singer-songwriter, to have a conversation about touring, songwriting, and what it looks like to grow with your hometown. Dallas shares what it means to be rooted to the land you're from: even when you're on the road, there's a place with family waiting that you can call home.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with Dallas:
https://dallasdorsey.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

10000 Maniacs (with Steven Gustafson)

With the upcoming Opelika Singer–Songwriter's festival this weekend, we got a moment to speak with Steven Gustafson, of 10000 Maniacs, about music, football, and the world that we find ourselves in. From a college radio station to sold-out shows, Steven shares the stories that helped shape 10000 Maniacs into the beloved band it is today. Coming to a stage near us, make sure to get out and see 10000 Maniacs this weekend!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with 10000 Maniacs:
https://maniacs.com/home
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Washboards and Records (With Wildman Steve Bronson)

Be it playing it, selling it, or just listening, Wildman Steve Bronson has spent a lifetime in music. This week he comes on the show to share about how he first began in music and how he continues to build out ways for people to connect to just good music. Keep an eye out for his band Geezer, a local staple of the Jailhouse at Rock and Roll Pinball!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with Wildman and Geezer:
https://www.wildmansteve.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Make Sure (with Josh Jackson)

Capturing the sounds of his hometown, Josh Jackson, whose current musical project is Make Sure, joins the show to listen and share about some of his many special tracks. And many are his tracks, as Josh has released over 70 songs to date across a number of studio albums. There is a constant evolution that marks Josh's career, an evolution against the backdrop of community in Opelika, that continues to inform and grow his incredible art form.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with Make Sure:
https://www.instagram.com/makesure.music/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

Outside the Mainstream (with Zeph Embers)

What does life look like outside the mainstream? We turn this week to Zeph Embers, a resident musician and artist, to see how the creative life unfolds when given the space and community to do so. Make sure to catch T.A.W.L, Zeph's latest studio album, coming out before the end of the year!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Keep up with Zeph Embers on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ZephEmbers/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw
 

More than a Music Store (With Tim Spicer)

Do we ever get too old to finally learn that instrument? Tim Spicer, founder of Spicer's Music, would say, emphatically: no! As he says, music is something that touches all of our lives on an almost daily basis and shares how playing music has molded his life and led to the opening of Spicer's music. Now in its tenth year, Spicer's creates community through music and the teaching of music to anyone willing to learn.
Listen to the performance of Sweet Home Alabama:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN6dcXKxcE0
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Monday Newsletter!
https://opelikaobserver.com/lee-county-listener/
Learn more about Spicer's Music:
https://spicersmusic.com/
To learn more about the local community and events:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Thank you to our Community Partners!
https://www.colabopelika.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/al/opelika/christie-hill-lylv161jvak
Listen to Make Sure:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=CGCI9JQUTdGH7dPAeZe9Fw