Old Town New World
Latest Episodes
Episode 111 – GASP
Recently, before performing alongside MOA and Mandako, all members of the band GASP sat down with us to talk about making music. They talk about what brought this band together and what motivates them. They also explain, to the best of their abilities, wh
Episode 110 – World War II: A Family Story
In this very special episode of Old Town New World, the late Marshall Dickson Whitesides tells the story of his journey from a family farm in South Carolina to the WWII Battlefront in France and Germany. A well-respected business owner and beloved family
Episode 109 – Naming That Tune with Mark Blankenship
Critic, Podcast Host, and Gameshow-Winner Mark Blankenship talks about the power of narrative. He explains how a pop culture obsession led him to criticism and creativity. We share our own relationships with stories and unpack what makes us all love them.
Episode 108 – The Past, Present, and Future of HBCUs with Lester McCorn
Clinton College President Dr. Lester McCorn walks through the story of Historically Black Colleges & Universities and the civil rights movement in America. He talks about his personal experience with education at some of the most important HBCUs, thro
Episode 107 – AI with Belén Sánchez Hidalgo
Data scientist, international policy advisor on economic growth, and social entrepreneur Beln Snchez Hidalgo talks about her passion to bring diversity to AI. While working as a consultant at The World Bank, Beln became anxious about the potential risk
Episode 106 – Growing a Community Church with Herbert Crump
Senior Pastor and President of Freedom Temple Ministries, Bishop Herbert C. Crump, Jr. talks about his journey from The United States Army to being head of the first minority congregation to own large property on Main Street Rock Hill. Pastor Crump talks
Episode 105 - Winthrop & 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. He tells us what drives him and about lessons he learned from both success and failure. We discuss the turmoil in modern politics a
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.