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Jul 9, 2025 - 24 min

On the Trail with:
Paul Hinton

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin in joined but the internet-famous, banjo man himself, Paul Hinton. Paul shares his love for the instrument and how he found himself going viral after making funny videos and sharing them online - and why he continues to do so in order to bring joy to others!

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Paul Hinton


Jul 2, 2025 - 37 min

On the Trail with:
Alex Stalvey

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we are talking all things safety, what to do in the case of a collision on the trail, and how to best prevent them! Griffin is joined by Alex Stalvey, a partner at a GVL lawfirm with experience of personal injury cases involving accidents on the trail. We hope you never need this advice but definitely want you to hear it!

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Alex Stalvey


Jun 25, 2025 - 42 min

On the Trail with:
Scout Mechanical

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with Bishop Scott, CEO of Scout Mechanical, a new mechanical, electrical, plumbing company formed from succesful, longtime, local trades businesses here in the Upstate.

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Scout Mechanical


Jun 18, 2025 - 36 min

On the Trail with:
Greenville Sports
Foundation

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin joins Jack Bacot to hear all about his successful career creating and building magazines for wide range of clients before starting on this new adventure - Greenville Sports Foundation, an organization hoping to create and manage annual sporting events in the Upstate that drives economic development.

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Greenville Sports Foundation


Jun 11, 2025 - 43 min

On the Trail with:
Mayor Knox White

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we celebrate Episode 100 with Mayor of the City of Greenville, Knox White! Griffin and Mayor White walk and talk their way through his GVL roots, what inspired him to run for local office, and the story behind projects like Unity Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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Mayor Knox White


Jun 4, 2025 - 24 min

On the Trail with:
Katie Pizzo
Orthodontics

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, "we are all smiles" as we chat with Dr. Katie Pizzo about her new orthodontics practice! Dr. Katie shares her story of starting her own practice that focuses on creating a connection with her clients and transforming smiles that boost confidence. Take a listen!

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Katie Pizzo Orthodontics


May 21, 2025 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
Poe Mill Music

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin strolls through Unity Park with Brice Smith, co-founder of Poe Mill Music - a new space for veteran and emerging musicians alike with recording studios, practice rooms, and a live music venue. Brice shares his vision for what Poe Mill Music can be for young musicians in the area and how a Nashville designer helped create this unique space.

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Poe Mill Music


May 14, 2025 - 38 min

On the Trail with:
Marion Crawford

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin strolls through downtown with Marion Crawford, CEO of her own full service marketing firm, Crawford. Marion shares her story of growing up here, her path to starting her own business, and her passion for making the Upstate an amazing place to be!

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Marion Crawford


May 7, 2025 - 24 min

On the Trail with:
Southern Tide

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with Carey Ann Campbell, CEO of Southern Tide in their new HQ located just steps away from the Swamp Rabbit Trail! Carey Ann shares her story of working in the retail/apparel industry and why coming to Southern Tide and The Upstate checked all her boxes.

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Southern Tide

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