Bylines is led by journalists Jim Morekis, Rachael Flora and Sean Kelly and is a production of The Savannahian, a digital alt-weekly based in Savannah, Ga. Each week, Jim, Rachael and Sean talk more about the latest headlines in The Savannahian, as well as whatever else is on their minds.
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It's a very special episode today! We're chatting with two of the minds behind the Savannah Music Festival—Executive Director Gene Dobbs Bradford and Artistic Director Ryan McMaken. Join us to dive into all the exciting things in store for this year's festival!
20 Feb 2023
UFOs and Trader Joe's
We're back! This week we talk about everything from, well, UFOs to Trader Joe's. Specifically, we explore the idea of a Trader Joe's in Savannah! Plus, we're talkin' Broughton Street (what else is new?) and much more.
13 Jan 2023
Buckle Up, Folks
We're back for an exciting first episode of 2023! Today we're talking social median and local elections, highlighting a standout story from our first issue of the year, and more.
16 Dec 2022
Dickens and Deepfakes: The Holiday Episode
The gang's all here! This week we have a wide-ranging discussion about our Savannahian resolutions, holidays, social media, and yes, deepfakes. Happy holidays!
2 Dec 2022
We're Back!
That's right: We're back! After a few weeks of holidays, sickness, and just life in general, we've returned to speak our minds once more. Rachael is out today, but Jim and Sean have a rousing discussion about holidays, runoffs, P*blo E*cob*r, and more.
7 Nov 2022
Please Clap
Rachael, Sean, and Jim talk about the tribute band night at Victory North, to Fyre Festival, to Kanye West, and basically everything in between.
26 Oct 2022
Will Miracles Never Cease?
Rachael is back! Will miracles never case? This week we're talking more about elections and our election coverage, plus we preview the 10/27 Rock 'N Roll Trick or Treat concert at Victory North that we're sponsoring.
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23 Oct 2022
Elections
Yes, that's right: We're talking about elections! Rachael couldn't join today, so Jim and Sean talk about everything from our civics content, to election fatigue, to the most consequential local election in Savannah history.
12 Oct 2022
Iron Family
Sean is solo today on a very special episode! And we have our very first guests: the trio behind the award-winning documentary Iron Family. Join Sean as he chats with the doc's star Jazmine Faries, director Pat Longstreth, and writer/producer Chad Faries ahead of a screening on Friday, October 14th at 7pm at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
Purchase tickets and learn more about Iron Family here: https://www.savannahga.gov/1058/Upcoming-Events (https://www.savannahga.gov/1058/Upcoming-Events)
23 Sept 2022
Give Me a Break(ing News)
It's a jam-packed episode this week. Jim, Rachael, and Sean talk about Savannah Stopover's announcement regarding 2023, vent about neighborhood Facebook groups, and even talk about Halloween!
16 Sept 2022
The Cusp is Real
We're on the cusp of...something! Mercury is in retrograde and we are feeling it, y'all. Rachael, Jim, and Sean talk about everything from astrology, to Knocked Out Loaded's Halloween show at Victory North, to neighbors overstaying their welcome. It's a doozy of an episode this week.
Tickets to the Rock and Roll Trick or Treat show at Victory North:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victory-norths-rock-and-roll-trick-or-treat-tickets-409942909277?aff=wix (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victory-norths-rock-and-roll-trick-or-treat-tickets-409942909277?aff=wix)
9 Sept 2022
Pessimism of the Day
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Today on the podcast, we address the amazing response to Jim's Savannah Bananas piece, talk about the royal family, and even get into the Harry Styles drama. We can't help it!
27 Aug 2022
Recording in Progress
This week, Rachael, Sean, and Jim discuss all things live music in Savannah. From our notorious ticket-buying habits to a lack of venues, feelings are expressed and a secret is revealed (spoiler: two of us have admittedly seen a certain 90s one hit wonder in concert). Join us, won't you, for this recording in progress.
19 Aug 2022
Broughton Street Blues
This week, Jim, Rachael and Sean talk about the state of the Broughton streetscaping, which has gone years over schedule with no end in sight. We also remember the Ben Carter Broughton era, lament the development on Indian Street, and reminisce on when copyeditors were actually used in a newsroom (anyone remember printing out edit sheets?).
The Broughton Street fiasco in pictures, by Jim Morekis:
https://www.thesavannahian.com/the-broughton-street-fiasco-in-pictures/ (https://www.thesavannahian.com/the-broughton-street-fiasco-in-pictures/)
Ghost Coast Distillery set to close doors in September amid a massive amount of construction and development, by Rachael Flora: https://www.thesavannahian.com/ghost-coast-set-to-close-doors/ (https://www.thesavannahian.com/ghost-coast-set-to-close-doors/)
12 Aug 2022
We're Kind Of Already Starting
You asked for it, so here it is: our very own podcast! Listen to us shoot the shit about a variety of things!
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