Two Memphians and friends named Chad and Zev hope to inspire change in the city they love and introduce listeners to other Memphians making positive differences for local communities in Memphis.
Reverend G. Scott Morris, M.D. – medical doctor, ordained minister, and founder and former CEO of Church Health Center – speaks with Chad and Zev about what Church Health Center does for Memphians, why he chose to come to Memphis, how he helped start Crosstown Concourse, why he retired as CEO, how people can support Church Health Center, what advice he has for people looking to improve their lives, and much more.
Learn more about G. Scott Morris (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._Scott_Morris) and Church Health Center (https://churchhealth.org/).
Check out The Mystic podcast by Church Health featuring Dr. Morris along with Rev. Joshua Henry Narcisse, Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Grammy winner Kirk Whalum, and Rev. Dr. Lillian Lammers on wyxr.org (https://wyxr.org/the-mystic/), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mystic-by-church-health/id1553340436), or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7mC9OhQbrx4shWmVMRLZTB).
30 Mar 2025
Episode 11: Jaclyn Suffel
Jaclyn Suffel, theatre actor/director and Vice President of Power Solutions, talks with Chad and Zev about her directing philosophy, the acting talent pool in our city, her multi-faceted efforts with non-profit organizations and educational activism, her time at Teach for America (which brought her to Memphis from Houston), her favorite eateries in town, and more.
Chad and Zev also finally discuss their favorite restaurants in Memphis as well as Chad's background in theater.
Come see Cabaret at Germantown Community Theatre from May 9, 2025 through May 25, 2025! Tickets are available here (https://ci.ovationtix.com/35186/production/1207170).
16 Mar 2025
Episode 10: Dr. Andrew Hampton
Dr. Andrew J. Hampton – psychology professor, author, and 901Volleyball chair – sits down with Chad and Zev to discuss teaching at University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University, the book that he co-wrote, artificial intelligence, movies, 901Volleyball, and more.
Chad and Zev also celebrate reaching double-digit episodes by playing the podcast's first game.
Dr. Hampton's book, The Frontlines of Artificial Intelligence Ethics: Human-Centric Perspectives on Technology's Advance, is available for purchase on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Frontlines-Artificial-Intelligence-Ethics-Human-Centric/dp/0367467674).
Looking for a fun physical activity? Find out how you can get involved with 901Volleyball (https://www.901volleyball.org/).
2 Mar 2025
Episode 9: Jowa Horn
Jowa Horn, stand-up comedian from Brooklyn, joins Chad and Zev to share his thoughts about who his early comedic inspirations were, when he first moved to Memphis, how he comes up with new material, how Memphis is like heroin, who might be some of the up-and-coming comedians from our city, and a lot more.
Chad and Zev also recount seeing former pro wrestler Al Snow try his hand and fail at stand-up at the former Black Lodge in 2022.
Find out where Jowa will be performing next by following him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hornjowa/?hl=en), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jowa.horn/), Twitter (https://x.com/jowahorn1?lang=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jowahorn?lang=en), and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jowahorn1.bsky.social).
Listen to all episodes of The Jowa Horn Show on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jowa-horn-show/id1618639556) or Podbay (https://podbay.fm/p/the-jowa-horn-show).
16 Feb 2025
Episode 8: Benjamin Orgel
Benjamin Orgel, Partner and Real Estate Director at Tower Ventures, meets with Chad and Zev to talk about the cell tower industry, building revitalization projects in town, working in a family business, starting his own business at 16, being chair of the Downtown Memphis Commission, his favorite sports teams, and more.
Learn more about Tower Ventures (https://towerventures.com/) and Benjamin (https://towerventures.com/meet-the-team/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20these%20projects,the%20Temple%20Israel%20Ragin%20Rabbis.).
2 Feb 2025
Episode 7: Elizabeth Cawein
Elizabeth Cawein – founder and director of Music Export Memphis, adjunct professor at Rhodes College, radio host at WYXR, and guest columnist at The Daily Memphian – talks with Chad and Zev about supporting local musicians, the Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes (https://www.rhodes.edu/academics/lynne-henry-turley-memphis-center-community-engagement/mike-curb-institute-music), what brought her back to Memphis after college, pickleball, and much more.
Learn more about Elizabeth and all of the good things she does for Memphis at elizabethcawein.com (https://signalflowpr.com/elizabeth-cawein/).
Please donate to or volunteer for Music Export Memphis (https://musicexportmemphis.org/) if you would like to champion local music.
Find out more about Music Export Memphis and the events they host during the year such as the Folk Alliance International 2025 Preview Party (https://musicexportmemphis.networkforgood.com/events/80417-folk-alliance-international-2025-preview-party) on February 6, 2025 or the Tambourine Bash (https://musicexportmemphis.org/tambourine-bash-choose-901/) at the Overton Park Shell in the fall on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MusicExportMEM/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/musicexportmem/), or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6cGivKKrLz8SiDNLcVuIw).
Finally, tune in to WYXR on Tuesdays at 1 pm CST for Elizabeth's all-Memphis music show called Straight from the Source (https://wyxr.org/straight-from-the-source/).
19 Jan 2025
Episode 6: Rachel Maxann
Rachel Maxann – folk singer and licensed therapist – joins Chad and Zev to discuss her musical style, the local music scene, performing around the world, the best vegan food in Memphis, her dog Freddie, and more.
Check out Rachel's catalog on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CyZOS7R5MA1WKaeqSmcje), Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rachel-maxann/1482329381), Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07K9DCL8S/rachel-maxann), or anywhere else you stream music.
Learn more about the Folk Alliance International 2025 Preview Party (https://musicexportmemphis.networkforgood.com/events/80417-folk-alliance-international-2025-preview-party) featuring Rachel and other talented musicians Marcella Simien and Savannah Brister on February 6, 2025.
All of Rachel's upcoming tour dates, including the Memphis Grizzlies halftime show on March 5, 2025, can be found at rachelmaxann.com (https://rachelmaxann.com/), Bandcamp (https://rachelmaxann.bandcamp.com/music), or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachelmaxann/?hl=en).
5 Jan 2025
Episode 5: Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams – gym owner, fitness coach, and mural muse – joins Chad and Zev to talk about health, food, motivation, Globo Gyms, and more.
Chad and Zev also discuss their New Year's Resolutions for 2025.
Learn more about Wayne and his gym TrayneFit Athletic Club (https://www.instagram.com/traynefit) including free classes offered through ShelbyCares (https://awecares.as.me/shelbycares).
22 Dec 2024
Episode 4: Ziggy Mack
Ziggy Mack, Memphis-based traveling arts & culture photographer, talks with Chad and Zev about taking pictures of President Barack Obama, other celebrities, clubgoers, ballet dancers, mermaids, and more.
Ziggy also blows the hosts' minds by discussing photo technology like head swapping and teaching himself how to pole vault in high school.
Check out Ziggy's content on his IG page (https://www.instagram.com/fomoloop/), fomoloop (https://fomoloop.com/), or brinelinephoto (https://www.brinelinephoto.com/).
8 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Louis Connelly
Louis Connelly shares his unfiltered insights on banking, landlords, and entrepreneurship, offering a candid look at navigating Memphis's business landscape.
24 Nov 2024
Episode 2: Corey Strong
Corey Strong, a naval officer and education leader, shares insights on local politics, education reform, and civic engagement, empowering listeners to drive meaningful change in their community.
10 Nov 2024
Episode 1: Shane Young
Shane Young, cofounder and executive director of Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR), joins Chad and Zev to talk about his organization and driving in Memphis.
Tickets to the MICR's biggest event of the year on December 13 at Memphis Botanic Garden are available here: https://memphisinnercityrugby.networkforgood.com/events/77158-an-evening-for-micr-2024
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