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On the
Trail With:

Jan 31, 2024 - 32 min

On the Trail with:
Run In

This 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 the shop located right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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Run In


Jan 24, 2024 - 41 min

On the Trail with:
GVL Triumph Head
Coach Rick Wright

This 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 community in the Upstate through the years.

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Triumph Head Coach Rick Wright


Jan 17, 2024 - 24 min

On the Trail with:
Your Host, Griffin
Donley

This 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.

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Griffin Donley


Jan 10, 2024 - 25 min

On the Trail with:
Carmella's Cafe
and Dessert Bar

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 he hopes to bring the European café idea to downtown Greenville.

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Carmella's Cafe


Dec 6, 2023 - 33 min

On the Trail with:
The Whiskey Hat Co

This 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!

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The Whiskey Hat Co


Nov 29, 2023 - 25 min

On the Trail with:
Mary McGowan

This 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 discusses projects they've been working on.

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Mary McGowan


Nov 22, 2023 - 16 min

Special Episode: A
Greenville History
Tour with Michelle
Shain

On 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 highlighted in their own episode - check it out!

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Michelle Shain


Nov 15, 2023 - 30 min

On the Trail with:
Mailroom Barber

This 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 and technique in this industry!

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Mailroom Barber


Nov 8, 2023 - 30 min

On the Trail with:
GVLtoday

This 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 representing GVLtoday!

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GVLtoday

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