On the
Trail With:
May 20, 2026 - 30
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Deadlast + Lucas
Williams
This 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 importance of equipping local runners with high quality gear.
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Episode
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
Lucas Williams
May 13, 2026 - 30
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Katie Poterala
This 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 Well to help others with theirs.
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Episode
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
Katie Poterala
May 6, 2026 - 28
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Run Club GVL +
Ashley Pearson
This 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 ability is!
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Episode
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
Ashley Pearson
Apr 29, 2026 - 31
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Greenville Cycling
Classic
This 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 that this event has had on the community and the sport.
Info on the Greenville Cycling Classic can be found here!
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
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Episode
Info on the Greenville Cycling Classic can be found here!
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
Tor Bennstrom
Apr 22, 2026 - 27
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Rise Bakery
This 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 front, the science behind sourdough, and all the exciting things coming up at the bakery.
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
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Episode
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
Julian Loué
Apr 15, 2026 - 50
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Joel Arcieri
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Joel Arcieri, author of "The Boy in the Tree: When Weak is Okay." Joel talks about his journey working in ministry and corporate America and what led him to writing a childrens book which focuses on how to be ok with weakness and to empower parents to have deeper conversations about emotions.
Get your copy of "The Boy in the Tree" here: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Tree-When-Weak-Okay/dp/B0FLMJDJG9
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
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Episode
Get your copy of "The Boy in the Tree" here: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Tree-When-Weak-Okay/dp/B0FLMJDJG9
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
Joel Arcieri
Apr 8, 2026 - 28
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Kenny's Golf Club
This 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 career.
Book your tee time: https://www.kennysgolfclub.com/
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
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Episode
Book your tee time: https://www.kennysgolfclub.com/
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
Beau Blackshear
Apr 1, 2026 - 33
min
GVLtoday Pt. 2
GVLtoday Pt. 2
with Danielle
Johnson
This 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!
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Episode
Danielle Johnson
Mar 25, 2026 - 31
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Reedy Reels Film
Festival
This 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 as how it's become a hub for filmakers, actors, directors, and everyone in between to share ideas and foster more collaborations.
Be sure to grab your tickets for this weekend! https://reedyreels.com/
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
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Episode
Be sure to grab your tickets for this weekend! https://reedyreels.com/
This week's sponsors:
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/
Ken