Podcast | Old Town New World
Latest Episodes
Episode 105 – Winthrop and Rock Hill with Gary Simrill
Former SC representative and house majority leader Gary Simrill joins us to talk about his new role at Winthrop University.
Episode 104 – The New Rock Hill with Brittany Kelly
We talk with Brittany Kelly of The Mercantile about being a positive force for change in the Rock Hill community.
Episode 103 – War in Ukraine with Denys Krasnikov and Yana Krasnikova
Denys and Yana Krasnikov talk about the impact of Russias war on the people of their home country
Episode 102- Higher Education with Edward Serna
We talk to Winthrop University president Edward Serna about the future of higher education locally and nationally.
Episode 101- Place-Based Education with Lanny Adamson
Principal of the forthcoming Kettlesong York Prep campus, Lanny Adamson talks about place-based education.
Episode 100- Choosing Rock Hill’s Future with Mayor John Gettys
Mayor John Gettys talks about the effort that went into making Rock Hill a celebrated, thriving community with a bright future and the need to be intentional about what the city looks like years from
Episode 99: Community Planning with Kettlesong’s Craig Craze & Nik Radovanovic
On this episode of Old Town New World, we talk about the change happening in Rock Hill, and how more change is inevitable and coming swiftly. Developers Nik and Craig tell us how they want to see the
Episode 98: Success by Craftsmanship with Jay Leake
4th generation craftsman, Jay Leake talks about the ups and downs of his family’s furniture making business and how they went from hard times to international status.
Episode 97: Learning From Your Heroes with Jason Collett
Co-Owner & Brewmaster of Rock Hill Brewing, Jason Collett describes his journey to meet the people he admires and find purpose.
Episode 96: The Changing World of Filmmaking with Ben Sliker
Clean Slate Productions Owner, Ben Sliker talks about his experience with the traditional filmmaking model and why he prefers the small community approach.