The Lee County Listener

What is Christmas to you?

As the year draws to a close, Sam and Garrett reminisce on their own Christmas stories and traditions over the years. Also, the two take time to learn about the history of Christmas in the state of Alabama as well as the traditions and stories of Lee County Christmas. For those who don't know, every year, Live Lee, our sister publication, releases a Christmas edition. For history, stories, traditions, and more, it is the magazine to have! For free pick up locations, you can visit: https://opelikaobserver.com/contact-us/ .
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Ben Bruud

Ben Bruud, Auburn's most well-known DJ, joins the show this week to share about what makes a good set and how he started it all. Ben features as Auburn football and Auburn men's basketball DJ, as well as being the resident DJ at Skybar Cafe in downtown Auburn. Before the interview, Garrett and Sam talk about Taylor Swift.
Follow Ben Bruud on Instagram:
@Benbruud
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Jack and Amy Fisher and One Bike Coffee

To start the week, Jack and Amy Fisher join the podcast to speak about One Bike coffee and the mission that drives the Auburn-based coffee shop. Garrett and Sam also share their favorite coffee shop orders. 
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@onebikecoffee (social media platforms)
http://onebikecoffee.com/
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Ali Rauch and The Opelika Chamber of Commerce

This week, Ali Rauch, the CEO of Opelika Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to speak with Sam about drag racing and a bit of city development. Many great insights and stories are shared as to how Opelika has become the great city it now is. Beforehand, Garrett shares his most anticipated Opelika Christmas tradition as the holidays get in full swing.
Connect with the Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.opelikachamber.com/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

Sam Dichiara and Garrett Martinez

For our thirteenth episode, Sam and Garrett take some time to talk about how the podcast came to exist, full of laughs and stories. Followed by that is a funny question-answer segment in which Sam and Garrett take time to get to know each other a bit better. 
 
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
To keep up with Sam Dichiara:
@sam.dichiara
To keep up with Garrett Martinez:
@_garrettmartinez
 

Bryan Winston and the Opelika Art Factory

Bryan Winston, director of the Opelika Art Factory, joins the show to discuss the Art Factory, photography, and some of the stories he's gained from his years in the photography industry. Beforehand, Sam shares his most memorable photography experience. 
Connect with Art Factory on social media at:
@opelikaartfactory
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

Jim Bryson and Market Street Paint Shop

What is the joy of retail work? To Jim Bryson, owner of Market Street Paint Shop, it is much more than the day in and day out management of inventory. This week, Garrett sits down with Jim for a discussion ranging from paint to music to the charm of a small town. Before the interview, Sam, Garrett, and Wil Crews (Of the Observer), break down the end of Auburn's football season. 

Rich Bright and Thanksgiving

Sam and Garrett sit down with Rich Bright, the Chef de Cuisine at Zazu Gastropub, shares on the community building power of food and his distaste for fava beans. Garrett shares some exciting sports news for Lee County sports. 
Connect with Rich:
@thymebender on Instagram
Find out all the awesome events in Lee County at:
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

Jessica Braswell and Auburn Equestrian

Jessica Braswell, the Auburn Equestrian Associate Head Coach, joins the show to talk about Auburn Equestrian's season and Sam and Garrett dive into the sport of Equestrian. Before the interview, Sam and Garrett swap their own horse stories as well as look ahead to what the weekend has in store for the Lee County Community.
There is an Auburn Equestrian meet TOMORROW (11.18) at 3! ADMISSION IS FREE!
Connect with the Auburn Equestrian team at:
https://auburntigers.com/sports/equestrian
Find all these awesome events and more at:
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

Wil Crews and Jordan Hare

Wil Crews, the Observer's Sports Editor, and Sam break down Auburn football's recent win against Texas A&M as well as comment on Auburn Men's Basketball and some local sports. Sam and Garrett discuss the magic of being an Auburn fan in spite of the hardships that often come with the loveliest team on the plains. 
Find all these awesome events and more at:
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/