Hometown Jax

About Hometown Jax

Hometown Jax is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the people who make Jacksonville run. From firefighters and nurses to bartenders, teachers, and more, we sit down with locals who have everyday jobs that often go unnoticed but are essential to our community.

Publisher

First Coast Mortgage Funding

Category

business · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   From Military Service to Morning Radio: E.T. Thalerand's Jacksonville Journey

   Host Aaron Bacus interviews On-Air Producer E.T. Thalerand about his transition from military service to a successful career in Jacksonville radio.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Trey Brunson on Faith, Film & the Rise of Church of Eleven22

   On this episode of Hometown Jax, host Aaron Bacus sits down with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and difference-makers from across Northeast Florida to uncover the stories behind their success, the obstacles they’ve faced, and the impact they’re making in the Jacksonville community. From business and leadership to faith and personal growth, Hometown Jaxshines a spotlight on the people shaping the culture and future of the First Coast. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Trey Brunson of Church...

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Military Police, Mortgages & Firearms: The Many Careers of CJ Bobola

   On this episode of Hometown Jax, host Aaron Bacus sits down with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to uncover the real stories behind their success. From overcoming obstacles to building businesses in Northeast Florida, Hometown Jax highlights the people who make the Jacksonville community thrive. Each episode dives into the lessons, struggles, and wins that shape the everyday workforce and business landscape of Jacksonville. This week, Aaron talks with CJ Bobola, ve...

Who has been a guest on Hometown Jax

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• ET Thalerand
• Rory Diamond
• Jena Dennis
• Tony Capozzi
• Captain Leon Dana

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

47,062

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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