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Trail With:

Aug 9, 2023 - 41 min

On the Trail with:
Brooks Dixon

This 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 songwriting.

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Brooks Dixon


Aug 2, 2023 - 55 min

On the Trail with:
Scout's Doughnuts

This 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 of course, how they make their favorite donut flavors. You won't want to miss this sweet episode!

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Scout's Doughnuts


Jul 26, 2023 - 56 min

On the Trail with:
Daylight Burrito

This 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 Greenville - in the form of a San Diego style burrito!

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Daylight Burrito


Jul 19, 2023 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
Jianna Head Chef
Michael Kramer

This 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 Greenville, and what inspires him now!

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Jianna Head Chef Michael Kramer


Jul 12, 2023 - 38 min

On the Trail with:
Anna Katherine
Creative

This 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.

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Anna Katherine Creative


Jul 5, 2023 - 36 min

On the Trail with:
Keowee Brewing
Company

This 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.

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Keowee Brewing Company


Jun 21, 2023 - 32 min

On the Trail with:
Liability Brewing
Company

This 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!

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Liability Brewing Company


Jun 14, 2023 - 46 min

On the Trail with:
City Councilman
Wil Brasington

This 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 association and eventually getting involved with Greenville city government. Wil also discusses his role as the Executive Director of the Clemson Alumni Association.

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Wil Brasington


Jun 7, 2023 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
Clare's Creamery

This 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 favorite ice cream shops. Take a listen - then go get a scoop!

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Clare's Creamery

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