https://theupstatetrailtalks.com/enCareersGriffin Donleyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/77dbc760f2e068bcccba0782bb66f724.jpghttps://theupstatetrailtalks.com/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:19:29 +0000Griffin DonleyGriffin Donleyupstatetrailtalks@gmail.comGreenville, SC is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and to call home - from its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each week, tune in as I walk and talk on Greenville's Swamp...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-pk-capital--72790388
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72790388Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by best friends, business partners, former Clemson Tiger kickers, and founders of PK Capital - Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel! Christian and Greg's story for building a business together goes...
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]]>2365business,captial,football,greenvillesc,kicker,lending,smallbusiness,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-atelier-design-and-development--72567027
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72567027Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jasmine Murphy, owner and founfing principal of Atelier Design and Development. Jasmine shares her unique perspective coming from both an architectural design background and later learning the...
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]]>2068design,development,greenvillesc,realestate,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatese,walkandtalkfalse153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-austyn-mcgroarty-presented-by-town--72670063
TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN Magazine and The Upstate Trail Talks where each month, one Trail Talks interview will coincide with an individual featured in Town. Readers can enjoy the story in print or online, and check out the accompanying podcast for a more in-depth look at the subject.

Read more about Austyn's story here!

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TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN Magazine and The Upstate Trail Talks where each month, one Trail Talks interview will coincide with an individual featured in Town. Readers can enjoy the story in print or online, and check out the accompanying podcast for a more in-depth look at the subject.

Read more about Austyn's story here!

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566994Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jessica Martino, founder of The Harmonized Nest, a home organization business that will change how you think about your home! Jessica talks about working for her family business, the impact of...
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]]>1738clean,greenvillesc,home,organization,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-due-south-coffee-roasters--72326469
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72326469Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin celebrates the 150th episode with Ricardo Pereira, founder of Due South Coffee Roasters! Growing up in Brazil, Ricardo brings his unique perspective of the coffee industry here to the Upstate and shares...
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]]>2707coffee,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-yerp--72326374
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72326374Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Kris Valzone, one of the founders of Yerp! Yerp is an app designed for outdoor enthusiasts to plan adventures and build community. Whether you hike, bike, climb, kayak, etc, Yerp is your go to...
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]]>1571adventure,app,greenvillesc,outdoors,smallbusiness,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalk,yerpfalse149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-breathe-well-be-well--71875939
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71875939Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin and his guest talk about something we never really think twice about: Breathing! Joined by Perrin White, founder of Breathe Well Be Well, the two talk about the impact that breathing can affect your...
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]]>2185bretahing,greenvillesc,health,healthandwellness,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,traitalk,upstatesc,walkandtalk,wellnessfalse148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-south-carolina-new-play-festival--71856037
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71856037Wed, 27 May 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is walks and talks with West Hyler, the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival. West talks about his career as a director, working on world-renowned productions and why starting the New...
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]]>2580director,greenvillesc,musical,newplay,swamprabbit,theater,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-deadlast-lucas-williams--71708575
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71708575Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the track with Lucas Williams, co-founder of Deadlast, as they ditch their workout to record this Trail Talk. Lucas talks about his journey of becoming a runner, building this brand, and the...
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]]>1805deadlast,greenvillesc,runner,running,runningbrand,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,underdog,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-katie-poterala--71708279
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71708279Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Katie Poterala, owner of Emerald Well Diagnostics and Katie Poterala Jewelry Studio. Katie talks about balancing her two businesses and how her own health journey enabled her to start Emerald...
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]]>1822functionalhealth,greenvillesc,healthandwellness,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-run-club-gvl-ashley-pearson--71556243
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71556243Wed, 06 May 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Ashley Pearson, the founder of Run Club GVL. Ashley shares what inspired her to start this run club and how she has help build an amazing, welcoming community of runners, no matter what your...
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]]>1684active,community,greenville,run,runclub,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-greenville-cycling-classic--71616336
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71616336Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Tor Bennstrom, co-founder of the Greenville Cycling Classic, which takes place TOMORROW Thursday April 30th. Tor talks about the incredible cycling community here in the Upstate and the impact...
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]]>1852bike,cycling,event,greenville,race,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-rise-bakery--71290988
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71290988Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:15:24 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Julian Loué, owner of Rise Bakery, to talk about two of his favorite things - bread and pastries! Julian tells the story of baking as a hobby to now baking for the Upstate at Rise's store...
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]]>1631bakery,bread,farmersmarket,greenville,gvl,pastries,smallbusiness,sourdough,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-joel-arcieri--71213917
Get your copy of "The Boy in the Tree" here: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Tree-When-Weak-Okay/dp/B0FLMJDJG9

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71020917Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Beau Blackshear, owner of Kenny's Golf Club located at Judson Mill. Beau shares why Greenville was the perfect place to plant roots and start a business after busy nature of his previous...
Book your tee time: https://www.kennysgolfclub.com/

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]]>1655golf,greenvillesc,indoorgolf,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gvltoday-pt-2-with-danielle-johnson--70926165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70926165Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Danielle Johnson, Senior Product Editor for GVLtoday and 6AM City. Danielle gives us a behind the scenes look at how one of everyone's favorite newsletters is put together each and everyday!1968greenvillesc,gvlpodcast,localmedia,localpodcast,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-reedy-reels-film-festival--70861483
Be sure to grab your tickets for this weekend! https://reedyreels.com/

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70861483Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:15:01 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets the chance to chat with one of the co-founders of the Reedy Reels Film Festival just before their big upcoming weekend! Ken shares amazing stories of how the festival got started 11 years ago as well...
Be sure to grab your tickets for this weekend! https://reedyreels.com/

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70568247Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sara McAda, founder of Next Chapter Navigator! Sara has spent her whole career caring for seniors in Upstate and has recently launched her own business to support families navigate care...
Check out Next Chapter Navigator's website: https://www.nextchapternavigatorsc.com/

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]]>1723greenvillesc,seniorcare,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-nathan-spainhour-sc-bbq-project--70442809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70442809Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Nathan Spainhour, author of his debut book, "The South Carolina BBQ Project." Nathan shares about his passion and career in creative design and how this book originally came about as he was...2377bbq,design,greenvillesc,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-junior-league-of-greenville-pt-2--70302800
Register for the event here: https://www.jlgreenville.org/roast-and-rally/

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70302800Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail for the second time with Mary-Neil Jackson, President of the Junior League of Greenville, to chat about their Roast and Rally Event! Two days of delicious food, playing pickleball, and...
Register for the event here: https://www.jlgreenville.org/roast-and-rally/

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]]>1438event,greenvillesc,juniorleague,leadership,nonprofits,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-baseline-gvl--70016731
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70016731Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:10 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats all things pickleball with the soon-to-open Baseline GVL's Director of Operations, Chandler Benore. Chandler shares her history of being a D1 Collegiate tennis player and making the transition to...
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]]>1454athlete,greenvillesc,pickleball,smallbusiness,sports,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatescfalse134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-soul-vibration-massage-therapy-wellness--70016710
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70016710Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:15:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Drea Tremols, owner and massage therapist of Soul Vibration Wellness. Drea shares about how her own health journey led her to becoming a massage therapist and what it's been like being a part...
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]]>1769greenvillesc,health,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatese,walkandtalk,wellnessfalse133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-pendleton-place--69951396
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69951396Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:15:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Stacy Hyde, Executive Director of Pendleton Place, a nonprofit organization providing stable housing and homelessness prevention for youth in our community! The two chat about how Stacy landed...
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]]>1833community,greenvillesv,gvl,nonprofit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-gvl-st-patricks-day-committee--69760644
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68740684Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by one of the co-founders behinfd the super popular Ville to Ville Relay, Zack Hall! What started out as an idea where they hoped to get maybe 50 runners, turned into an event that sells out...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68630594Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin spends time during the week of Veteran's Day with Col. Kevin Farrell, currently serving as President and CEO of Battlefield Leadership, a leadership development company located here in Greenville that...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68447193Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:15:09 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Kamber Parker Bowden is back on the trail with Griffin to talk about her new book, "The Generational Advantage." She also shares about her company's rebrand to Generational Performance Solutions and how that has...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68264931Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with pro cyclist, artist, and all around incredible dude, TJ Eisenhart! TJ shares stories from his life long cycling career, how his interview with Lance Armstrong went viral, and how art helped him...
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]]>3503art,cycling,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-vanessa-barnes--68264887
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68264887Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Vanessa Barnes, CEO of WorkSmart Staffing, a women owned staffing firm based here in the Upstate! Vanessa shares her journey leading to her CEO appointment and what separates WorkSmart from...
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]]>1626corporation,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,job,smallbusiness,staffing,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/move-her-mind-gvl-live-from-bridgeway-station--68221152
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68221152Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyIn this bonus episode of The Upstate Trail Talks, we had the honor and priviledge of capturing this  conversation by a panel of incredible women in our running community at the "Move Her Mind Greenville" event presented by ASICS. Erin Helbling leads a...
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]]>2209greenville,interview,move,movehermind,panel,running,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,womenrunningfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-canvas-coffee-art-house--68081665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68081665Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the lovely husband-wife duo behind Canvas Coffee + Art House, Arin and Genavieve Gilbert! The pair share their passions for coffee and art and how they found a way to combine them into an...2045art,coffee,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-sante-vie-wellness-rebekah-fedrowitz--67976806
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67976806Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with holistic nutritionist and founder of Sante Vie Wellness, Rebekah Fedrowitz. Rebekah shares her story about how her own health journey launched her career with helping women by focusing...
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]]>2025greenvillesc,nutrition,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalk,wellnessfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-please-play-me-pianos--67976745
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67976745Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Anne McAneny, founder of Please Play Me Pianos. Though Anne is relatively new to the Upstate, her impact was almost instant with the launch of this non-profit bringing together art, music, and...
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]]>2476art,business,greenville,greenvillesc,music,nonprofit,piano,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-james-garlington-electroscapes--67894714
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67894714Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by James Garlington, an Upstate native who recently launched ElectroScapes. James talks about what it was like growing up here, and why during his role as Director of Grounds at Hartness, he made...
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]]>1127battery,electric,greenvillesc,landscaping,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-max-quinlan-the-greenville-theatre--67737094
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67737094Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by The Greenville Theatre's producing artistic director, Max Quinlan, as they get ready to kick off their 100th season of shows! Max shares how the theater has always been a part of his life and...
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]]>2273broadway,greenvillesc,greenvilletheatre,swamprabbit,theater,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-swamp-rabbit-physiotherapy-and-performance--67736942
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67736942Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Dr. Austin Kocchi, founder of Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy and Performance. You've probably seen Austin at any of the races across the Upstate helping runners and cyclists recover but now...
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]]>1756fitness,greenvillesc,physicaltherapy,running,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,workoutfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-marcus-brown-the-junkyard-fitness--67682835
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67682835Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:15:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by co-founder of the Junkyard Fitness and founder of GVL Fit Fest, Marcus Brown. Marcus shares his story about growing up in the Upstate, starting the Junkyard from the ground up, and about the...
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Sponsor: Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/]]>2304citycouncil,election,greenville,greenvillesc,localgovernment,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-jared-moore--67305643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67305643Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with Architect and founder of Creative Founder Design Studio, Jared Moore. Jared talks about how he's been designing housing from a young age, why he almost went to school for yacht design and how...2488architect,build,greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,home,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-dani-mathews-healthyishdani--67300889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67300889Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dani Mathews to talk all foodie-related things plus her new business! You may know her as @healthyishdani on social media where she shares her favorite recipes and places to go in the Upstate,...1693foodandbev,foodie,greenville,greenvillesc,interview,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-steve-croucher--67102893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67102893Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin goes "off-roading" with XTERRA triathlete, Steve Croucher! Steve shares how his love for swimming and the outdoors eventually led him to add running and biking into the mix and compete in the off road sport.2662greenville,greenvillesc,offroad,running,sports,trail,trailtalk,triathalon,walkandtalk,xterrafalse108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-travelers-rest-here-tomato-sandwich-taste-off-edition--67152287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67152287Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined but writer, editor, and owner of Travelers Rest Here: Lacey Keigley! Which is perfect timing because Lacey also works with the TR Farmers Market, who just celebrated their 10th annual Tomato...1534farmersmarket,greenville,greenvillesc,media,smallbusiness,tomato,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,writefalse107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-joan-herlong--66926666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66926666Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the owner and CEO of Herlong Sotheby's International Realty herself, Joan Herlong! Joan invited Griffin out to walk the grounds of one of her beautiful real estate listings while she shares...2377greenville,greenvillesc,realestate,sc,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-affordable-upstate--66883431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66883431Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin joins in on the hot conversation of affordable housing here in the Upstate abd luckily, he's joined by CEO of Affordable Upstate, Mario Brown. Affordable Upstate invests in and maintains naturally...1519greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,realestate,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-paul-hinton--66883412
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]]>1995greenville,greenvillesc,health,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,wearable,womenshealthfalse94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-town-magazine--65567124
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This week's sponsor is Wimp Decaf Coffee Company! Listeners get 10% their first order with promocode TRAILTALKS at wimpdecaf.com. Check it out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65291137Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Bonnie Papajohn, a certified health and nutrition coach who helps clients work towards and overall healthy lifestyle. Bonnie shares about launching her new business and what her time in the...
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This week's sponsor is Wimp Decaf Coffee Company! Listeners get 10% their first order with promocode TRAILTALKS at wimpdecaf.com. Check it out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65014789Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the owners of Greenville's newest running apparel comany - Greenville Uptempo Sports aka "GUTS" - Nick and Kristine Dibos! The husband and wife duo share their story of how they moved...
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Tina shares her story about falling in love with the Upstate visiting as a kid to now...1858election,greenvillesc,localgovt,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-joshua-trout--64810052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64810052Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the CEO of Encompass Health, local author, (and fellow Pittsburgher) Joshua Trout! Joshua's personal story, as well as his experience with Emcompass Health, shaped his unique outlook on...1695greenvillesc,gvl,leadership,motivation,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-hey-amy--64699001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64699001Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:15:12 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by another Greenville native and maker of high quality, handmade bags, Amy Burka, owner of Hey Amy! She shares her story of multiple career changes that ended up with her starting her own...2151greenville,greenvillesc,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,upstate,upstatsc,walkandtalkfalse87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-amy-thomas--64562393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64562393Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Amy Thomas, real estate agent and Greenville native! Amy shares her love for her hometown and how she loves making the Upstate other people's new hometown too!1953greenvillesc,gvl,gvlsc,homes,realestate,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-oasis-animal-hospital--64443104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64443104Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:15:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dr. Atticus Mabry, founder and director of Oasis Animal Hospital. Atticus grew up right here in Greenville, attended Clemson University and then later Univeristy of Georgia for veterinary...2522greenvillesc,localbusiness,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,veterinary,walkandtalkfalse85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-max-stewart-ceo-of-greenville-area-development-corporation--64331468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64331468Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:30:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Max Stewart, who is the CEO of the Greenville Area Development Corporation. Max shares what he and GADC look for when bringing in new businesses and helping current ones expand in Greenville...1551business,development,greenvillesc,gvl,industry,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-scoundrel--63944824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63944824Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:15:06 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Greenville native and owner of Scoundrel, Chef Joe Cash! Chef Joe recounts his early days in the food industry here in the Upstate before taking on some of the emost acclaimed...1808chef,foodie,greenvillesc,gvl,restaurant,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-cancer-survivors-park-alliance--63794264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63794264Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:30:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talk, Griffin gets a tour from Executive Director, Kay Roper, and boardmember, Michael McCullough, of Cancer Survivors Park. The two share the history of the park and why its a place of hope and healing to some many of...3090cancersurvivor,greenvillesc,healing,hope,nonprofit,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-fuel--63686757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63686757Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:05:06 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by CEO and Head of Creative at FUEL branding agency, Mary Church Cornette. Mary shares what her experience was like sharpening her skills in the branding industry during her time in LA and New...2029branding,greenvillesc,marketing,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-wimp-decaf-coffee-co--63600533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63600533Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:07 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is introduced to what the decaf life is like by Matthew Smith, owner of Wimp Decaf Coffee Co. Matthew shares why he has embarked on this journey to bring high quality decaf coffee to the world!2830coffee,decafcoffee,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-nate-lipscomb--63013649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63013649Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:10 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets the chance to chat with the former Executive VP of the Greenville Drive! Nate Lipscomb shares his story about bringing the team here to Greenville along with some of his favorite memories over the...2198baseball,drive,greenville,greenvillesc,hometown,interview,minorleague,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-bikewalkgvl-upstate-greenways-and-trail-alliance--62822165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62822165Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:09 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Mary McGowan (BikeWalkGVL) and Sam Davis (Upstat Greenways and Trails Alliance) to talk about the amazing clean up effort of the Swamp Rabbit Trail after Hurricane Helene. Plus some insight on...1655bike,greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,nonprofit,run,trails,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkfalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-blair-knobel-vssl-magazine--62712398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62712398Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:08 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by founder of Vessel Magazine, Blair Knobel. As a native to the Upstate, Blair shares her unique experience of growing up here, moving to New York to work on her publishing craft, only to answer...3355art,culture,greenvillesc,gvl,magazine,publishing,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-avryn-co--62624941
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DISCLAIMER: This interview was recorded prior Hurricane Helene - otherwise we would've had a lot more questions for our expert!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62379926Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by GVL County's Stormwater Programs Coordinator and GVL native, Abbi Greer! Abbi shares a bit about her time growing up here as well as what we can do as residents to help conserve The Upstate's...
DISCLAIMER: This interview was recorded prior Hurricane Helene - otherwise we would've had a lot more questions for our expert!]]>1929greenvillesc,gvlcounty,native,soilandwater,storm,stormwater,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-zach-suggs--62077227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62077227Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by local photographer whose work captures a unique side of the Greenville community - Zach Suggs! Zach's recent work focused on capturing the history and personalities that make up the Greenville...2766greenvillesc,photography,skateboard,skatepark,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-loaves-and-fishes--61831997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61831997Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Daneen Schatzle with Loaves and Fishes, a food rescue organization that aims to reduce hunger and food waste here in Greenville County! Join us to hear all about this incredible non-profit and...1726greenvillesc,nonprofit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-wyldstay-greenville--61330873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61330873Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, The Donleys head to Serenity Lake Farm to check out the new WYLDSTAY Greenville site - a glamping resort located in Fountain Inn! The new campsite is a beautiful little spot in the Upstate where people can fish,...1669camping,glamping,greenville,gvlsc,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-sully-s-steamers--61257602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61257602Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sully - as in Steamers! Robert Sullivan shares about his journey to the Upstate and starting his delicious sandwich shop which can now be found in towns throughout the Southeast!2641greenvillesc,gvlpodcast,sandwich,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-andrea-beam--61169403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61169403Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville native and local author, Andrea Beam! Andrea discusses her new book, "Tyler Goes to School" as well as what it was like growing up here in the Upstate!1050greenvillesc,gvlpodcast,localauthor,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-victory-garden-studio--61105999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61105999Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:24:17 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the creative husband and wife duo that make up Victory Garden Studio: Jesse and Carissa Bowser! They share what its like working on designs, illustrations, and murals as a team as well as talk...2288greenvillsc,gvl,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-sum-bar-bridge-city-coffee--60967585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60967585Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:04 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we have a very exciting double interview for you - Griffin hits the trail with Khailing Neoh, owner of Sum Bar, and Greg Ward, owner of Bridge City Coffee. We get to hear each of their stories of starting their...3390coffee,dimsum,greenvillesc,gvl,sc,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-the-station--60925049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60925049Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:04 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is back up in Travelers Rest to hear all about the trailside boutique hotel, The Station, from founder Brice Bay! Brice shares his vision for the hotels future on the trail and gives a little insight into...1438greenvillesc,hotel,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,swmaprabbit,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-councilwoman-dorothy-dowe-pt-2--60855363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60855363Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, City Coucilwoman Dorothy Dowe is BACK! This time, to fill us in on all the exciting projects the City of Greenville is working on after passing this year's budget! Tune in to hear about affordable housing,...2493city,citygov,greenvillesc,projects,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailttalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-m-judson-booksellers--60752060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60752060Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with the owner of one of Greenville's landmark businesses: June Wilcox, owner of M. Judson Booksellers. She talks about what is what like growing up here in the Upstate and how everyone's favorite...1576books,bookseller,bookshop,greenvillesc,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstate,upstatescfalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-daydrinkers--60689717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60689717Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we are walking and talking with a cup of coffee! Griffin hits the trail with Daydrinkers co-owner, Katie Capelli, to hear how a spur of the moment suggestion of "Let's start a coffee shop!" to her best friend,...1677coffeeshop,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-hollowed-earth-pottery--60641917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60641917Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets a lesson in pottery from Hollowed Earth co-owner, Sarah Batory. Sarah talks about what it's like running a business with her husband, the different pottery tecchniques, and what they hope learning...1381greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,pottery,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-holistic-cities--60564962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60564962Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin ia joined by April Economides, founder of Holistic Cities. April comes to the Upstate bringing decades of experience transforming neighborhoods into those that promote health and wellness through multi...2589bikefriendly,greenvillesc,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,urbandesign,wellnessfalse60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-n-patel-communications--60496446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60496446Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Nisha Patel, founder of N Patel Communications. Nisha talks about her past in journalism and how that helped her transition to the world of marketing and public relations.1713greenvillesc,gvl,marketing,pr,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-another-round-greenville--60429963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60429963Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:42 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin heads to Gower Park for "another round" of disc golf with Cory Wickline, owner of Another Round Greenville. The pair tee off by talking about the early success of the new franchise and the growth of the...2928discgolf,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-chef-michael-sibert--60338670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60338670Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by SC Food Ambassador and Head Chef of White Wine and Butter, Michael Sibert! Chef talks about his love for cooking at a young age, his experience filming on a Food Network show, and what being...2142chef,food,greenvillesc,gvl,restaurant,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-pkl-park--60267855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60267855Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets some insight from the gentlemen bringing America's fastest growing sport to one of America's fastest growing cities. Not sure if either is true, but it sure feels like it! Griffin gets the chance to...1256greenvillesc,gvl,pickleball,pkl,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-kamber-parker-bowden--59993555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59993555Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Kamber Parker Bowden, founder of YoProKnow! Kamber shares how YoProKnow started originally as a blog trying to connect with young professionals in the business world and has now grown it into...1848business,greenville,greenvillesc,southcarolina,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,yopro,youngprofessionalfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-lacey-does--59993419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59993419Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail talks, Griffin is joined by Lacey Hennessey, or as you might know her @lacey_does! Her impressive murals can be found all over the Upstate and beyond and she shares her story of becoming a muralist began.1469artist,greenvillesc,gvl,gvlpodcast,mural,southcarolina,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-lib-ramos-indie-craft-parade-good-printed-things--59903453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59903453Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:04 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by a force in the Upstate's creative community - Lib Ramos! Lib is one of the founders of Indie Craft Parade as well as Good Printed Things, a small publishing company here in the Upstate. They...2236craft,greenvillesc,gvlsc,makers,print,publisher,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-gvl-liberty-head-coach-julie-carlson--59745264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59745264Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:27 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by GVL Liberty women's soccer team head coach, Julie Carlson right before they "kick off" their season this summer! Julie shares her journey of coming to the Upstate to be involved with a number...2197greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,localsports,soccer,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalk,womenssportsfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-glenis-redmond--59441178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59441178Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:04 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets to hit the trail with the City of Greenville's first poet laureate, Glenis Redmond. Glenis has been a pioneer in the Upstate's poetry and creative community for years and hasn't slowed down yet with...2570greenville,gvlsc,interview,poetry,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-amend-market--59441123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59441123Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Kendall Daly, owner of Amend Market in the West Village of Greenville. Kendall's passion for sustainability has inspired her to make it easier for individuals to make these decisions by...2543greenville,gvlsc,interview,sustainable,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-defender-creative-homespun-merch--59337284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59337284Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin celebrates the podcast's first birthday by joining Brando Zellars on HIS birthday! Brando is an illustrative designer with a passion for branding the Upstate. We get to hear his story about finding his way...2444business,clothing,design,greenville,greenvillesc,gvlsc,illustrative,interview,merch,small,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-dapper-ink-s-jen-moreau--59254760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59254760Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is making T-Shirts! Well, kind of. Griffin is joined by Jen Moreau, co-owner of Dapper Ink and co-founder of the Landmark project, and she gives Griffin the rundown on how she and her husband's company...2401greenville,greenvillesc,gvlsc,parks,screenprint,smallbusiness,stateparks,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,tshirt,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-junior-league-of-greenville--59174484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59174484Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:01:05 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin attempts his first TRIPLE interview with three members from the Junior League of Greenville! Tune in hear hear more about this incredible organization of women leaders and their impact on the Greenville...1820greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,jlg,juniorleague,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalk,womensleadershipfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-lauren-newton--59095078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59095078Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville native, photographer, nurse, and friend, Lauren Newton! Tune in to hear her insight on pursuing a passion of hers in photography all while maintaining her career in nursing at...1554greenvillesc,gvlsc,interview,nursing,photography,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-of-greenville-parks-recreation-and-tourism--59015905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59015905Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the city's Tourism Administrator, Anna Catherine Miller, to talk about all of Greenville's amazing events coming up this spring in summer! From the concert series, to Jazz Fest, to the...2013city,concert,events,farmersmarket,greenville,greenvillesc,gvlsc,interview,parksandrec,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-votive--58870894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58870894Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Griffin. WHAT? Griffin Duffey that is, owner of Votive, a new elevated non-alcoholic beverage business focusing in teas, kombuchas, and other specialty drinks.2473greenvillesc,gvlsc,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-mountain-goat--58858348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58858348Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Chrissy and Ryan McCrary: business owners and podcast co-hosts together! The couple shares their story of starting their coffee shop, Mountain Goat, and how running a small business as a...2227businesspartners,greenvillesc,gvl,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-dr-bernarducci-and-clemson-choirs--58758510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58758510Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin heads back to Clemson University to meet up with with former choir director, Dr. Anthony Bernarducci. Dr. B shares about how he made his way to Clemson and all the exciting things happening with Clemson...1915choir,clemson,conductor,greenvillesc,gvl,gvlsc,interview,music,performingarts,southcarolina,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-carlton-owen--58679235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58679235Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Carlton Owen, one of the pioneers in the development of the Swamp Rabbit Trail! Tune in to hear this episode about the trail while we walk on the trail.2481greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,podcast,railtrail,sc,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatescfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-recraft--58593296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58593296Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the founder and executive director of ReCraft, SC's first creative reuse center: Grant Cothran! Grant shares his story of pursuing this idea of a creative reuse center during his time at...2833craft,creative,greenvillesc,gvl,gvlsc,interview,reuse,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-run-in--58508116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58508116Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we hit the ground "run-in" as our guest Dane Simmons said it best! Owner of Run In, Dane has done so much for the running community around the Upstate and shares his story of coming to Greenville and more about...1947greenvillesc,gvl,interview,run,shoe,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-gvl-triumph-head-coach-rick-wright--58411407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411407Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin heads up to Furman University with newly named head coach of Greenville Triumph SC, Rick Wright! Rick shares his very funny story about joining the Triumph's staff in 2019 and what he's seen in the soccer...2441coach,football,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,soccer,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-your-host-griffin-donley--58325301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58325301Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by his lovely wife, Elizabeth, as she takes the mic to interview Griffin for a change! Tune in to hear about Griffin and what his life's like off the trail.1447greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,southcarolina,talk,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-carmella-s-cafe-and-dessert-bar--58245717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58245717Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyHappy New Year! It's officially 2024 and we are back! This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin kicks off the year with Brian Solari, owner of Carmella's Cafe, new to the Upstate! Brian shares where his passion for cooking and baking began and how...1494business,cafe,dessert,fallspark,greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-the-whiskey-hat-co--57830837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57830837Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Cam Bolton, owner of The Whiskey Hat Co. Cam shares his passion for shaping custom fur-felt hats and why he chose to bring his unique craft to the Upstate!1999cowboy,craft,customhat,greenville,greenvillesc,hat,interview,southcarolina,talk,trail,trailtalk,walkfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-rebel-without-a-car-mary-mcgowan--57830407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57830407Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the "Rebel Without a Car" Mary McGowan. Mary discusses what it's been like giving up her car in order to navigate her commute, and life, by bike! She's also the Board Chair of BikeWalkGVL and...1528bike,commute,greenville,greenvillesc,interview,southcarolina,talk,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-a-greenville-history-tour-with-michelle-shain--57756969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57756969Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this special edition of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets a little walking history tour of Greenville's parks! Back during Michelle Shain's interview, she gives a little background on some iconic places in downtown that deserve to be...937greenvillesc,gvl,history,interview,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trailtalksfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-the-mailroom-barber-co--57629453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57629453Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Mailroom Barber Company's owner, Robert Watkins. Together they talk about Robert's passion for precision haircutting, the barbering experience at the Mailroom, and the importance of education...1781barber,greenville,greenvillesc,haircut,interview,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-gvltoday--57537491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57537491Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin goes behind the scene's with Greenville's favorite newletter: GVLtoday. Editor Stephanie Freeman shares her story of growing up here in the Upstate and what it's like being a part of writing and...1796greenvillesc,interview,media,newletter,news,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-mayoral-candidate-michelle-shain--57463351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57463351Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin takes a stroll through downtown with Michelle Shain in the final week of her campaign for Mayor. They talk a lot about Michelle's experience and impact in Greenville over the years and what she hopes for...2661election,greenville,greenvillesc,interview,mayor,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-manager-shannon-lavrin--57374582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57374582Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville's City Manager, Shannon Lavrin. Shannon talks about growing up around the corner in Asheville, what she learned while working in city government in Tennessee, and how she quickly...1699citygovernment,citymanager,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,swamprabbit,trailtalk,upstatesc,walkandtalkfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-councilwoman-dorothy-dowe--57262758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57262758Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this week of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with City Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe in the final weeks of her re-election campaign! She shares about finding her way to Greenville, several career transitions, and what led her to join city council.3521citycouncil,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,southcarolina,swamprabbit,talk,trail,upstatesc,walkandwalkfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-council-candidate-randall-fowler--57173037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57173037Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets on a new kind of trail - the campaign trail! With the city council election coming up, Griffin got the chance to chat with candidate Randall Fowler about what he loves about Greenville and why he...1767citycouncil,election,greenvillesc,interview,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trailtalksfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-rebel-rabbit--57044105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57044105Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by one of the co-owners of Rebel Rabbit, Billy Goldsmith. Billy talks about the idea of Rebel Rabbit seltzers as an alternative to alcohol, the science behind their Delta-9 infused beverages, and...1374beverage,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,manufacturing,selzter,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatescfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-jay-baker--56949729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56949729Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this episode of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets the day started at Unity Park with Jay Baker, a long time Greenville resident, photographer, athlete, and entertainer. Listen in to see how Jay combines his love of photography with his love of...1117greenvilesc,greenville,interview,photography,running,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalk,upstatescfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-grant-cox--56848494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56848494Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Grant Cox - former Clemson Baseball player, motivational speaker, and Greenville native. Grant shares his powerful story about overcoming struggles and how that has impacted him today.1698greenville,greenvillesc,interview,motivational,southcarolina,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-travelers-rest-farmers-market--56777207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56777207Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Walks, Grffin heads to Travelers Rest to meet with part of the team behind the Farmers Market, Jessica Mullen. Jessica shares everything that the organization offers and how it impacts everyone in the community, from the...1889farmersmarket,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trailtalks,upstatescfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-kite-hill-brewing--56705351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56705351Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin walks and talks with Bryon Leggett, one of the owner's of Clemson's first brewery - Kite Hill Brewing. Bryon shares how he met his business partner Bobby while they were students and how years later they...1241greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalks,upstate,upstatescfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-flying-rabbit-adventures--56621355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56621355Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin flies high on the Flying Rabbit Adventures ropes course with owner Jonathan Simmons to talk about the aerial park, conservation, and keeping the "Green" in Greenville!1662greenville,greenvillesc,interview,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalks,upstate,upstatescfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-parker-group--56559895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56559895Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks: Griffin is joined by Drew Parker, founder of the Parker Group, whose real estate business and development work on projects throughout the city have made it "a great place to live, work, and play!"1439development,greenvillesc,gvl,gvlsc,realestate,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-reagan-davis--56480596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56480596Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Reagan Davis to learn all about her nutrition and training business based here in the Upstate. Reagn talks about achieving and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle as well as discusses her...1693coach,fitness,greenville,greenvillesc,health,interview,nutrition,southcarolina,swamprabbit,trail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-brooks-dixon--56387591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56387591Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville native and local musician, Brooks Dixon, to discuss his new album "Rhododendron Highway." Brooks also shares what it was like growing up in Greenville and how that inspires his...2435greenvillesc,gvl,interview,localmusic,localmusician,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-scout-s-doughnuts--56323433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56323433Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with JP and Ryland Rainsford, owner's of the Greenville favorite - Scout's Donuts! Listen as JP and Ryland share what brought them to Greenville, how they decided to build a business as a family, and...3277donut,greenvillesc,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trailtalk,upstatesc,yeahthatgreenvillefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-daylight-burrito--56211558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56211558Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks: Griffin meets up with Richie Mata'afa, owner of Daylight Burrito, on the Trail. Richie shares how cooking was his way of connecting with his family, and how he wants to continue creating a sense of community to...3345burrito,greenville,greenvillesc,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-jianna-head-chef-owner-michael-kramer--56132674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56132674Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the owner and head chef of one downtown Greenville's favorites: Jianna. Michael talks about his past experiences learning from some of the best chefs around, what brought him here to...1741chef,downtowngreenville,greenville,greenvillesc,jianna,restaurant,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-anna-katherine-creative--56066713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56066713Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is back on the Greenline Extension with Anna Bullock - a Greenville native, brand strategist, and photographer - to hear about how she uses her talents to help make people's creative vision happen.2261branding,creative,greenvillesc,marketing,photography,southcarolina,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-keowee-brewing-company--55998316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55998316Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:03 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets to chat with the owners of Oconee County's first brewery: Keowee Brewing Company. Take a listen to hear Alex and Allison's story of how they got started brewing some of the finest beer in Seneca.2142brewery,greenville,greenvillesc,interview,localbeer,scbrewery,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatescfalse13fullhttps://www.youtube.com/@Beyond_the_shorelinehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/55295534Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Steve Leitch, a local Ultra Distance athlete who has recently completed the first leg of the Oceans Seven challenge. Steve explains that he didn't accomplish this impressive feat for himself...2393greenvillesc,interview,swamprabbittrail,swim,trailtalks,ultraathlete,ultradistance,upstatesc,walkfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-liability-brewing-company--54253381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54253381Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on the Upstate Trail Talks: Griffin gets a lesson in beer brewing! Today we are joined by Kathy Horner and Liability Brewing Company to hear all about how they grew from home brewing to producing an award winning beer here in the Upstate!1910beer,brewery,brewing,greenvillebrewery,greenvillesc,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,talk,trail,upstatescfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-city-councilman-wil-brasington--54163699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54163699Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:01 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Greenville City Councilman, Wil Brasington, who tells his story about wanting to serve others in his community. Starting as Clemson student body president to representing his neighborhood...2741citycouncil,citygovernment,greenvillesc,interview,southcarolina,talk,trail,upstatesc,walkfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-clare-s-creamery--54106298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54106298Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:01 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin heads back to Unity Park to get the inside "scoop" on Clare's Creamery with owner, Caitlin Hayes. Caitlin shares all about her passion for ice cream and how it all led to opening one of Greenville's...1711foodie,greenville,greenvillesc,icecream,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trail,upstatesc,walkfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-kathleen-reynolds-interiors--53929095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53929095Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:01 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Kathleen Reynolds at Unity Park who shares all about her love of interior design and her favorite things about living in Greenville!1516greenville,greenvillesc,interiordesign,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-the-boyds-pt-2-salt-and-paper-press--53888833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53888833Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin wraps up the second half of the Boyds' interview. Elyssa dives into her craft of letterpress printing and why she thought Greenville was the perfect place to launch her business, Salt and Paper Press. Take...1377greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,letterpress,smallbusiness,swamprabbit,swamprabbittrail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-the-boyds-pt-1-pandion-games--53870697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53870697Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this week of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Andy and Elyssa Boyd, each of whom has their own unique business here in Greenville. In Part 1, we hear from Andy as he discusses his love for games and storytelling and how this...1412games,greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,interview,smallbusiness,southcarolina,trail,trailtalks,upstatesc,walkfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-ginnie-freeman--53708399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53708399Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin learns how to buy a house. Well, not really, but he does get the chance to walk and talk with award-winning Upstate SC realtor, Ginnie Freeman. Ginnie shares her story of falling in love with Greenville...1504conversation,greenville,greenvillesc,guest,interview,realestate,realtor,srt,swamprabbittrail,trail,upstatesc,walkfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-takeoff-mini-golf--53705598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53705598Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this week of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is back on the Swamp Rabbit Trail with Megan Mishler, owner of Take Off Mini Golf. Megan shares some fun insight about starting the aviation-themed mini golf course, how she designed the unique 18...2235airport,conversation,greenville,greenvillesc,gvl,minigolf,smallbusiness,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkingfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-eric-rozelsky--53571791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53571791Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyThis week on the Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the podcast’s first Greenville native, Eric Rozelsky. Eric grew up near downtown and has seen all the amazing changes happen right in front of him. Tune in to hear some of his favorite GVL...1903downtown,greenville,interview,southcarolina,swamprabbittrail,talk,upstatesc,walkfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-grace-bowser--53565722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53565722Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyOn this week of The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin explores a part of the new Green Line Extension along with Grace Bowser, an engineer at one of the Upstate’s largest manufacturing facilities. She also shares some of her favorite places to check out...2126greenville,gvl,swamprabbittrail,talks,upstatesc,walkingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trail-with-jordan-wheeler--53497647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53497647Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000Griffin DonleyWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Upstate Trail Talks! Griffin catches up with Jordan Wheeler, who talks about her love of photography, the transition from side hustle to full time job, and why Greenville is the perfect place for her business to...1664business,greenville,gvl,photography,swamprabbittrail,upstatesc,walkingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-the-upstate-trail-talks--52709420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52709420Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:38:31 +0000Griffin DonleyIntroducing GVL's newest podcast: The Upstate Trail Talks! Tune in each week as the show's host, Griffin Donley, interviews guests from all over the Upstate while walking on the Swamp Rabbit Trail and asks about what they do, why they love the Upstate...39greenvillesc,gvl,interview,swamprabbittrail,walkfalsetrailer