Middle GA Podcasts

Remembering Bobby

Bobby Pope played many roles in Middle Georgia sports from the 1964 until he passed away on September 6, 2020. This special tribute podcast highlights Bobby's career as a radio and TV broadcaster, Athletic Director at Mercer and more.

My Shield - the new single from B. Keith Williams

On this Middle GA podcast, you'll hear a portion of "My Shield," a new single by B. Keith Williams. Keith will talk about the song, his career and some of his previously-released original music. 

Bobby Skel Tribute from 2010

Bobby Skel (Robert Skelton) had several records that charted both regionally and nationally in the mid 1960's through the early 70's. He recorded at Macon, Georgia's first recording studio, King Studios, on Mulberry Street next to the Grand Opera House. He later recorded at Master Sound in Atlanta. We conducted an oral history interview with Bobby at  the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1997. This tribute includes portions of that interview and much of Bobby's music, used by permission from the publisher. A native of Swainsboro, Georgia, Bobby passed away at his home in Granbury, Texas, on October 31, 2010, at the age of 68.

Byron (Atlanta International) Pop Festival - 50th Anniversary

The 2nd Atlanta International Pop Festival was held at the Middle Georgia Raceway in Byron over the 4th of July weekend in 1970. More than 30 acts performed over the 3+ days and the festival drew several hundred thousand fans. 20 years ago, GMS Productions of Macon syndicated a 30th anniversary radio special about the event. That program has been updated for the 50th anniversary of the event, that has come to be known in Middle Georgia as the "Byron Pop Festival."

Big X Reunion at the Big House Museum

On November 8, 2014, former employees of WNEX radio in Macon held a reunion at the Big House Museum. As part of that reunion, we recorded a panel discussion on the radio station's relationship with Capricorn Records. All of the voices you'll hear are former Big X employees, with the exception of Capricorn Records executive Bobby Wallace. Those voices, in order, are Bill Elder, Aaron Bowers, Greg Rice, Terry Taylor, Oscar Leverette, Ben Sandifer, Bobby Wallace, Dave "King Kong" Kelly, Pete Konenkamp, Nathan Hale, Jack Bowers and Mary Mullis.

Miller-Lanier Class of 1970 - 50th Anniversary Podcast

Not only was this class the last one under these historic names, but we also had several other firsts and lasts that made this class so special. Hear some of your classmates sharing their special memories. The podcast also includes excerpts from interviews with Major David Carter, Bob Barnette, Isaac Jackson's son and the widows of our two principals. Enjoy this special 50th anniversary podcast, and GO POETS!

Middle Georgia Honor Flight - September 2019

The Middle Georgia Honor Flight program takes veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials. We had the privilege of being a media representative for the September 2019 honor flight. On this podcast you'll hear from some of the heroes who were on the trip, members of the Middle Georgia Honor Flight staff, and some interesting people we met along the way. To learn more about the Middle Georgia Honor Flight program visit their website.