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On the
Trail With:

Oct 8, 2025 - 41 min

On the Trail with:
Please Play Me
Pianos

This 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 small business. The result: beautiful hand painted pianos at your favorite local spots!

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

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Please Play Me Pianos


Oct 1, 2025 - 19 min

On the Trail with
: James Garlington
+ ElectroScapes

This 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 the decision to switch to all battery powered landscaping equipment for a quieter, energy efficient, experience for residents.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

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James Garlington + ElectroScapes


Sep 24, 2025 - 38 min

On the Trail with:
Max Quinlan + The
Greenville Theatre

This 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 how his Broadway career helped him fall in love with Greenville.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

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Max Quinlan + The Greenville Theatre


Sep 17, 2025 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
Swamp Rabbit
Physio

This 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 we get to hear his story and why his approach to physical therapy sets him apart.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

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Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy and Performance


Sep 10, 2025 - 35 min

On the Trail with:
Marcus Brown + The
Junkyard Fitness

This 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 inaugural GVL Fit Fest coming up this Saturday!

Register for GVL Fit Fest here: https://www.gvlfitfest.com/

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/

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Marcus Brown + The Junkyard Fitness


Sep 3, 2025 - 36 min

On the Trail with:
Rana Golf

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Micah Candeletta Burklin, founder of Rana Golf. Micah is on a mission to make the game of golf more accessible for kids by helping them feel empowered with their own gear. Rana Golf puts top-quality products into the hands of kids so they can feel cool like mom and dad!

Sponsor:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/

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Rana Golf


Aug 27, 2025 - 38 min

On the Trail with:
City Council
Candidate Matt
Alexander

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by City Council candidate for the at-large seat, Matt Alexander. With his campaign in full swing, Matt takes some time to share his story of coming to Greenville via Furman, flying Blackhawk helicopters for the Army National Guard, and why he believes he will make a great representative for city council.

Sponsor: Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/

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City Council Candidate Matt Alexander


Aug 20, 2025 - 41 min

On the Trail with:
Jared Moore

This 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 his unique process for designs helps his clients buuild their dream home.

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Jared Moore


Aug 13, 2025 - 28 min

On the Trail with:
Dani Mathews
(@healthyishdani)

This 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, but Dani also launched Best Best Media where she helps her clients in the food & bev industry grow their audience.

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Dani Matthews

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