The Lee County Listener

Luis Saavedra and Veteran’s Day

Ahead of Veteran's Day, Sam and Garrett get to sit down with Luis Saavedra, an Army veteran and owner of Boonie Hat Coffee Company, for a can't miss episode about finding meaning in the armed services and what makes a good roast of coffee. 
Connect with Boonie Hat Coffee Company at:
https://www.booniehatcoffee.com/
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, Auburn Football, and the Alabama High School Playoffs

On our first episode of the week (Listen to the first few minutes to find out more!) Sam and Garrett break down the new format and Garrett's trip to see the Beauregard Hornets play. Then, Sam sits down with Wil Crews, the Observer's Sports Editor, for a discussion on everything Auburn football and who moved on in the high school football playoffs.
Find all these awesome events and more at:
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

Josh Dairen, Halloween, and High School Football

Its the Halloween episode! Sam and Garrett talk with Josh Dairen, a rising Tik Tok star who shares the urban legends of Alabama, and break down what high schools are going the state playoffs. 
Follow Josh at:
@joshuadairen
https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuadairen
Find all these awesome events and more at:https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:https://opelikaobserver.com/
 

Ernie Raines and Auburn Basketball

In this episode, Garrett and Sam sit down with Rock n' Roll pinball founder, Ernie Rains, to speak about how the idea came to be and where it is going from here. Sam speak with Observer sports editor Will Crews about what the Auburn Basketball season could look like. 
Learn more about Rock N' Roll Pinball here:
https://rocknrollpinball.com/
Find all these awesome events and more at:https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/

On The Tracks and Auburn Football

Sam and Garrett chat with Ken Ward, Opelika Main Street Executive Director, about On The Tracks and wine. On the sports side, Sam hears from Wil Crews, the Observer Sports Editor, about local sports and the Auburn-Ole Miss game. 
Tickets are still available for On The Tracks!
https://www.opelikamainstreet.org/
Find all these awesome events and more at:
https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Read more about the community and news at:
https://opelikaobserver.com/
 

The Opelika Songwriters Festival and The South’s Oldest Rivalry

Sam and Garrett breakdown the South's Oldest Rivalry game. Garrett interviews Michelle Malone, Dan Navarro, and Larry Mitchell, all songwriters who will be performing at the Opelika Songwriter's Festival, to  better understand what it is to be a musician.
Follow the musicians!
https://www.michellemalone.com/
https://dannavarro.com/
https://www.larrymitchell.com/
 

OCT 3- Auburn Football and Live Lee Magazine

With the Observer Sports Editor Will Crews, Sam breaks down the Auburn loss to LSU. Garrett speaks with Hannah Lester about the upcoming edition of Live Lee magazine. 
Another Community Event:
Axe Marks The Spot in downtown Opelika is hosting an open house on Friday, October 7th from 5 to 10 pm. The community is invited to enjoy refreshments, meet the staff and try their hand at the fun and exciting sport of axe throwing, and to help, thanks to you, celebrate its continued growth. 
 
The address is 223 S. 8th Street, and we are looking forward to have you, COME THROW WITH US