AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then
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<p>Get ready to plug into the local music scene of Athens, Ga with Marlene Sokol Stewart, a music enthusiast and resident Athenian. Taking her long-time interest in production, and combining it with her exploration of Athens' sound both past and present, she is bringing you into the music of the Classic City. Tune in because this is one podcast you won't want to miss.</p><p>Show Engineer: Kayla Dover</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
Dave and Lexi Buy Hendershots
<p>Today’s episode is a special one. There’s a new chapter unfolding here, and it comes with fresh energy, big ideas, and a deep respect for everything this space has meant to the community over the years.</p><p>We’re talking about the new owners—Lexi Torres and Dave Martin, the new owners of Hendershots. They talk about Who are they are and what pulled them toward Hendershot’s? And what do they imagine for its future while keeping the heart of Hendershots intact.</p><p>In this episode, they talk about their story, what this transition means for Athens, and how they’re thinking about music, community, and what visions they have this iconic Athens landmark.</p><p>Here is my conversation with Dave Martin and Lexi Torres.</p><p></p><p>AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then</p><p>SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 59</p><p>LENGTH: 32:47</p><p>PUBLISHED: May 14, 2026</p><p>UPDATED BI - WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS</p><p>ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVER</p><p>MUSIC BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERN: RAYA ACKLEH</p><p>RECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOL</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tweedrecording.com">https://tweedrecording.com</a> (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tweedrecording.com/">https://tweedrecording.com/</a>)</p><p>PHOTOS BY: KAYLA DOVER</p><p>PRODUCER: MARLENE SOKOL STEWART</p><p>CONTACT FOR ATHCASTMUSIC:</p><p>EMAIL: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:marlene@athcastmusic.com">marlene@athcastmusic.com</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: AthCastMusic</p><p>FACEBOOK: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019</a></p><p>YOUTUBE CHANNEL: AthCastMusic. @MarleneSokolStewart-12</p><p>HENDERSHOTS: 237 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606</p><p>Thank you for listening to AthCastMusic. Kindly give a review, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening site.</p><p>PLEASE DOWNLOAD EPISODE'S AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE</p><p></p><p><strong>“IF YOU DON’T LISTEN, YOU CAN’T HEAR!”</strong></p>
April 30, 2026
THE WHEELS ON THE MBUS GO ROUND & ROUND
<p>Hello everyone! Hope all is well with all who are listening.</p><p>I am accused many times of being too sentimental, but I can’t help it sometimes. </p><p>Right now, the Seniors at UGA are getting ready for Graduation! They are everywhere taking pictures under the famous “Arches” and many other landmarks on campus. I love watching this happening every year for several reasons. </p><p>1. It reminds me of my days at Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas. </p><p>2. They are about to embark of the rest of their lives. I have nothing but hope for each and every one of them, even with the times the way they are. I do believe it will get better. </p><p>3. As much as I like it, it is nicer without them for a while. Us townies as we are called get a short respite from the hustle and bustle during the school year.</p><p> All of this leads to a very special episode for AthCastMusic’s Podcast. </p><p>I had David Barbe on my last podcast and now I’m going to be talking to the students under David’s MBUS tutelage. These students including my intern Raya Ackleh, will each be talking about their project. They have performed them here in Athens in the last two days. The first time was at international day. And once again yesterday. I unfortunately couldn’t make either performance since I had some previous obligations. </p><p>I was so excited to speak with them and see if the future looks bright enough to wear shades! </p><p>This is my conversation with these great minded students from the Music Business Certificate Program at UGA. .</p><p></p><p>AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then</p><p>SEASON 5: EPISODE: 58</p><p>LENGTH: 1:05.56</p><p>PUBLISHED: April 30, 2026</p><p>UPDATED BI - WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS</p><p>ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVER</p><p>MBUS INTERN : RAYA ACKLEH</p><p>MUSIC BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENTS:</p><p>Tobey Barden</p><p>Zac Mihalko</p><p>Pluto (former Patriot) Mckee</p><p>Twiggy ( Daniel Majd)</p><p>Guy Mayer</p><p>Sky Ciela (Smith)</p><p>Raya Ackleh</p><p>Aslin Ward </p><p>RECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOL</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tweedrecording.com">https://tweedrecording.com</a> (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tweedrecording.com/">https://tweedrecording.com/</a>)</p><p>PHOTOS BY: </p><p>PRODUCER: MARLENE SOKOL STEWART</p><p>CONTACT FOR ATHCASTMUSIC:</p><p>EMAIL: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:marlene@athcastmusic.com">marlene@athcastmusic.com</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: AthCastMusic</p><p>FACEBOOK: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019</a></p><p>YOUTUBE CHANNEL: AthCastMusic. @MarleneSokolStewart-12</p><p>Thank you for listening to AthCastMusic. On many of the podcast platforms</p><p></p><p><strong>“IF YOU DON’T LISTEN, YOU CAN’T HEAR!”</strong></p><p></p>
April 16, 2026
DAVID & GOLIATH: SLAYING GIANTS WITH GREAT SOUND (DAVID BARBE)
<p>David Barbe grew up in <strong>Atlanta, Georgia</strong>, where he attended Ridgeview High School and began playing in bands during the 1970s. Barbe’s parents were influential in his love as music as both his parents, John and Jane Barbe were big band musicians as well as creating Jingles.</p><p>David Barbe arrived in Athens, Georgia in 1981 to attend the University of Georgia, and stepped straight into a music scene that would help shape his entire life.</p><p>The move to Athens quickly found Barbe immersed in the creative energy of the music in Athens—playing with local punk bands like Bar-B-Que Killers, Mercyland and later Buzz Hungry . When Mercyland disbanded in 1991, Barbe didn’t slow down. While taking the lead in Buzz Hungry, he caught the attention of Bob Mould from the band Husker Du and joined his band Sugar, a band that was part of an explosion of indie alternative rock, helping to shape Sugar’s evolving sound before departing in 1995. Years later, that musical connection would come full circle with a reunion performance at the Treasure Island Music Festival in 2009.</p><p>But one of the most defining turns in Barbe’s story happened behind the scenes. A call from John Keane opened the door to studio work—and a whole new creative path. Under Keane’s mentorship, Barbe mastered the art of production and engineering, laying the foundation for what would become an extraordinary part of his life, losing count of up to 400 albums he has produced, mixed or engineered.</p><p>In 1997, he co-founded Chase Park Transduction in Athens, a studio that would become a cornerstone of the city’s music legacy. From there, Barbe went on to produce hundreds of records—working with artists like Drive-By Truckers, Deerhunter, The Glands, Amy Ray, k.d. lang, and R.E.M.. Somewhere along the way, the number of albums he’s worked on climbed into the hundreds—so many, he’s stopped counting.</p><p>And as if that weren’t enough, Barbe continues to shape the next generation of artists as director of the Music Business Certificate Program at the University of Georgia—bringing his journey full circle, right back to where it all began.</p><p>Barbe, a firm believer of family first — and his wife, Amy, have three children — a daughter and 2 sons. . He is a past president of the Athens-Clarke County Little League baseball league and has managed his sons' all-star teams to several city championships.</p><p>Barbe’s name has been equated as one of the best producers in Athens, attracting bands from all over. He has been a stronghold for musicians here for a long time and I don’t see him stopping any time soon.</p><p>Barbe gave me the opportunity to ask him about things he doesn’t necessarily get a chance to answer often. Here is me, talking to David Barbe.</p><p></p><p>AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then</p><p>SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 57</p><p>LENGTH: :55</p><p>PUBLISHED: April 16, 2026</p><p>UPDATED WEEKLY ON THURSDAY’s or Fridays</p><p>ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVER</p><p>RECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOL</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tweedrecording.com">https://tweedrecording.com</a> </p><p>Produced by Marlene Sokol Stewart</p><p>Photos and Camera: Raya Ackleh </p><p></p><p>Contact for David Barbe: </p><p>dbarbe@uga.edu</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:marlene@athcastmusic.com">Email: marlene@athcastmusic.com</a></p><p>Instagram: AthCastMusic</p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019</a></p><p>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ATHCASTMUSIC WHERE YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS. </p><p>REMEMBER, “IF YOU DON’T LISTEN, YOU CAN’T HEAR.”</p>
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<p>Get ready to plug into the local music scene of Athens, Ga with Marlene Sokol Stewart, a music enthusiast and resident Athenian. Taking her long-time interest in production, and combining it with her exploration of Athens' sound both past and present, she is bringing you into the music of the Classic City. Tune in because this is one podcast you won't want to miss.</p><p>Show Engineer: Kayla Dover</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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