A Brave, Beautiful, Inevitable Concept! A daily Chattanooga-centric podcast featuring informative entertainment and entertaining information. Hosted by 30 + year veteran morning radio show host, Jeff Styles and his co-hosts Jen Lambert, Russell Stroud, Dave Hooker, Bryan Stone with contributions by Jeff Greenspan and guests.
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Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chattanooga real estate market, and you’ll be able to move forward in any real estate transaction with more confidence. If you own real estate in the Chattanooga Tennessee area, or want to own real estate here, then this podcast is for you. Your host, Blake Watson, is a license ...
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Jeff Style's stories on life, politics, music and the great outdoors. Bringing you provocative interviews and opinions.
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PMI Chattanooga Drives Real Estate Investors’ Success through Expert Property Management.
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On this podcast, Blake is joined by two fellow Epique Realty agents who focus on helping real estate investors manage their properties. Andrea Moffett, Owner and Affiliate Broker, and Brooke Terrill, Realtor and Property Manager, are both from PMI Chattanooga, a property management company that handles all of the landlord duties for real estate inv…
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Albert Einstein’s Eighth Wonder Connects with Chattanooga Real Estate
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On this podcast, Blake Watson explains the connection between an Albert Einstein quote and wealth building through real estate. Blake shares Chattanooga area historical home price statistics and shares the simple math that would suggest if you buy a home today, it will likely double in value over the next 14 ½ years. Blake Watson is the show host. …
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Window Blinds and Shutters impact your home in many ways. Bloomin Blinds has your windows covered.
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On this podcast, Steve Davis from Bloomin Blinds of Chattanooga explains how important window coverings are for the look and feel of your home. From wood blinds to room darkening shades, Steve talks about a variety of options for window treatments, and how they can help cool your home, provide privacy, darken a room, and look great. Steve tells abo…
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Are property taxes going up for Georgia homeowners who received higher tax appraisals?
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On this podcast, Blake Watson provides insight and explanation of how property tax appraisals and assessments are used to set the property tax rates in Georgia and Tennessee. He gives details on who sets the millage rates, and how property tax rates are determined in Hamilton County and Chattanooga Tennessee, and in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield and D…
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Chattanooga's Fall Home Show is August 16-18, 2024. The benefits of attending are plenty!
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Chattanooga’s Fall Home Show is coming August 16-18, 2024. It’s new, improved, and re-imagined. Raquel Schrumpf, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, gives details of the upcoming Fall Home Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center in August. She gives insight into some of the benefits of attending that go beyo…
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Your garage door may need more attention than you realize. What can go wrong?
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Thomas Holly of Holly Wood Doors in Chattanooga explains the often-overlooked maintenance steps needed to prolong the life of your garage door. He explains what can go wrong and your best strategy for avoiding a garage door failure. Thomas also talks about the curb appeal and value added to a home by a good garage door. Thomas can be reached at (42…
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What is Title Insurance and why is it important? What happens at a real estate closing?
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Ashley Williams and Jamie Mooney from Cornerstone Title of Tennessee explain the role of the title company in a real estate transaction and the importance of title insurance on this podcast. To many homebuyers, the closing table feels like a confusing pile of papers that just need to be signed. But there are hundreds of details in any real estate s…
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Chattanooga's Mid-Year Market Update and Blake's Bold Predictions
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We’re half-way through 2024. Is the Chattanooga real estate market slowing down? Are home prices coming down? What can we expect for home sales and home prices in Chattanooga for the rest of the year? This podcast gives you a mid-year market update and a look ahead at the Chattanooga housing market for the rest of 2024 with Blake’s Bold Predictions…
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The Eleven Steps to Buying a Home: Explained.
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Blake Watson shares the eleven steps you’ll go through to buy a house and several ways that a professional Realtor can guide you through these steps. He also offers listeners a free copy of his book, “The Complete Guide to Buying a Home,” simply by contacting him and asking for the free copy. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate ag…
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Keeping Your Home Pest-Free: Rodents, Fire Ants, Mosquitoes, and Termites.
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Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps eliminate them. Chad and Eric explain the importance of termite protection and how getting rid of other pests can enhance the…
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Ready to build a custom Airbnb? Home Theater? Home Audio System? Man Cave?
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Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home Source Network for remodeling and construction, and how his business has evolved into a full-blown marketing company to help …
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How do home warranties work? What is covered? How much does a home warranty cost?
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How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Account Executive for Choice Home Warranty, explains home warranties on this podcast. Maryann gives valuable information about the …
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Save money with a free EPB Energy Check-Up
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Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energy. EPB’s free Energy Check-Up is available for all EPB residential customers providing a detailed inspection and report of pa…
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Finding Investment Houses, Identifying Good Deals, and Finding a Bargain House for Investment
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How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in the Chattanooga area to buy for investment, fix and flip or rental. He details several real life examples from his own investm…
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Can I lower my flood insurance premium with a survey? Do I need a survey to buy a house or put up a fence?
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On this podcast, Mario Forte from Beginning Point Surveys details what a land surveyor does and how a property owner can benefit from a professional survey. He explains how marking property lines is important for fences and buildings. Mario explains why online GIS maps sometimes have property lines going through a driveway or part of a building. He…
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Is Chattanooga becoming a city of million dollar homes? Are there any affordable homes left?
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On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares data from the Chattanooga MLS to help answer the million dollar question and to determine if there are still any affordable homes available in Chattanooga. He also covers the April real estate market report uncovering trends of inventory increases along with median house price increases. Blake Watson is the s…
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Real Estate Investing: Is Rental Property a Good Idea? Do Fix and Flips work?
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Thinking about flipping houses or buying a house to rent? Listen to get some insight on both real estate investment options. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares some of the benefits of buying investment property. He explains some considerations for Fix and Flip houses, and presents the reasons he thinks Buy and Hold investing in rental property…
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What is umbrella insurance? Can I be under-insured? Do horses need to be insured?
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Michael Colquette, a Chattanooga agent with American National Insurance Company, answers these questions and more with true stories from his own experience as a home insurance agent. He explains why having an insurance agent’s expertise can help you be properly insured for any of life’s potential setbacks. Michael can be reached at his American Nat…
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Mid-century modern homes in Chattanooga – a passion for Gary Crowe
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Gary Crowe explains his love for mid-century modern design and how he has been remodeling and building homes of this design for years here in Chattanooga. He also shares his “small and mighty” business strategy for creating a portfolio of rental properties to generate income and financial freedom right here in Chattanooga. Gary can be reached at up…
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What is house hacking? Can you make money house hacking?
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How do you house hack, and is it worth it? House hacking is a common way for homeowners to help cover their housing expenses in today’s real estate market. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson explains house hacking, including its advantages and disadvantages. He also covers several considerations you’ll need to keep in mind if you choose to house hack…
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Clean your windows for Spring with Scenic Shine Window Cleaning
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Gage Keeble, owner of Scenic Shine Window Cleaning, talks about how he makes a whole house shine with clean windows in the Chattanooga area. He explains that he’s happy to come look at your home and give you a price quote, or he offers the option of a virtual quote when you send him photos or video of your windows. Gage can be found on Facebook at …
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What's the Difference Between a Certified Arborist and a Tree Guy?
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Kevin McDonell, a certified arborist with Tree Worx, explains how his role as an arborist guides his work of cutting, trimming, planting, and caring for trees in the Chattanooga area. This podcast is packed with interesting and useful information for every homeowner with trees in their yard. You’ll learn how some trees are more likely to lose limbs…
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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home-A book to help you navigate the home buying process
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Owning vs. Renting Searching for the Right Home How Realtors Help Home Buyers What to Know About Home Inspections Programs for Home Buyers The Closing Process These are just some of the chapter titles in Blake Watson’s book, The Complete Guide To Buying A Home. On today’s podcast, Blake shares an overview of each chapter in the book and offers to g…
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The Day of the Roses, 16 foot trees, 75 varieties of tomatoes - just a few of the surprises at Ooltewah Nursery
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The Day of the Roses happens every Spring at Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co. Find out why it’s on March 15 each year and so much more about all of the plants and trees available at this award-winning nursery. Gina Whitener, co-owner, explains what makes Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co unique and why they continue to win awards as the area’s favori…
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A Community Lending Program with no income limits brings home loans with lower interest rates to many Chattanooga Neighborhoods.
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On this podcast, we talk with Don Oakes, Branch Manager at Highlands Residential Mortgage. Don explains the Highlands Residential Mortgage Community Lending Program and how it can provide notably lower interest rate loans for homebuyers in many Chattanooga communities with eligibility based on location rather than income or first-time buyer require…
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How to prepare your house for sale and real estate photos and videos
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On this podcast, Blake Watson explains steps to make your house Instagram-ready for photos, walk-through videos, open houses, and real estate showings. He covers all the steps to clean, declutter, and depersonalize your house so it will not only have curb appeal, but will be attractive to buyers inside and out. Blake explains how to use the 80/20 r…
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It's time to clean, prune and plan your yard for Spring.
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There’s more to lawn care than mowing the grass. On this podcast, we talk with Paul Say, owner of Chattanooga Lawn Enforcement. Paul talks about the many services his company provides in addition to mowing grass. He explains how February and March are great months for washing and cleaning the exterior of your home, gutters, sidewalks and driveways.…
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First Time Homebuyer? Georgia and Tennessee home ownership programs help you buy a home with little money down
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First time Homebuyer? Georgia and Tennessee home ownership programs can help you buy a home with little money down. Multiple down payment assistance programs are widely available through the Georgia Dream program and Tennessee’s THDA program with details specific to each state. Additional down payment benefits are available to First Responders, Mil…
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Land Auctions, Farms and Estates, Undeveloped Land - Benefits of Selling by Auction
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What happens at a land auction? How does a farm or land auction work? On this podcast, we talk with auctioneers Ben and Bruce Potts from Potts Brothers Land and Auction. Ben and Bruce draw on their decades of experience and expertise to explain auctions and how they are a good option for selling or buying tracts of land, or any real estate. Ben and…
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Is lake living a dream for you? Airbnb might help you make that dream come true.
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Is living on the lake or river a dream for you? Here are some creative ideas for owning property on the waterfront. On this podcast, we get insight on waterfront living with Billy Weathers from RE/MAX Properties. Billy is a lifelong Chattanooga Realtor and owner of multiple lake and river properties over the years. Billy talks about getting on the …
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Is Chattanooga a Good Place to Buy a Home? Are Home Prices Dropping in Chattanooga?
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What’s the average price of a house in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Is Chattanooga a good place to buy real estate? What’s the market like? Are home prices dropping in Chattanooga? Where are people moving from to come to Chattanooga? On today’s podcast, we answer these common questions, and Blake shares research from the 2023 Annual Report on the Greate…
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Why replace windows and doors? The benefits go far beyond your home's aesthetic.
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Why replace windows or doors in your home? The benefits of new windows are much greater than a new look. I talk with long-time window and door expert Joey Tubbs, of RSW Chattanooga, about the impact new windows can have on your energy bill and quality of your home. He shares some of the technological advances in windows as well as the variety of wi…
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Chattanooga's iconic Flatiron Building just got an extreme makeover
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Chattanooga’s Iconic Flatiron Building has been restored and reimagined as 15 modern condos situated inside this classic building on the National Register of Historic Places. Hear the story of the Flatiron’s extreme makeover and how it is a key component of Chattanooga’s Historic Corridor. Reconstruction is complete and the Flatiron’s grand re-open…
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Buying your home is a unique investment because leverage multiplies your return
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We start 2024 learning how buying your home, or any real estate, is a unique investment, and how leverage multiplies the return on your investment. Our guest, Bruce Dodd from Chatt Mortgage, explains how the math works to multiply your return on the cash you invest in real estate. We have a great discussion on Bruce’s outlook on the 2024 Chattanoog…
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Home Inspection highlights and horrors - a home inspector's perspective on your home
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Home Inspections explained by a Tennessee licensed home inspector. We discuss: *Why get a home inspection? *What does a home inspector do? *What parts of the home are inspected? *What does a home inspection report include? *Should you hire a home inspector before you sell a home? *Should a newly constructed home be inspected by a licensed home insp…
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Home Loan Process Explained for First Time Home Buyers - How to Start-What You'll Need - Churchill Mortgage
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Home loans from a “first time” perspective are the focus of this episode. We cover great information for first time home buyers, and seasoned buyers, on the process of getting a mortgage. Topics covered: *Choosing a lender *Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Companies – What’s the difference? *How to apply for a loan *What you’ll need to have for your …
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Why you'll want to subscribe and listen to this Chattanooga podcast
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Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chattanooga real estate market, and you’ll be able to move forward in any real estate transaction with more confidence. If you own r…
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E47 - 6/3/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Jen Lambert, Russell Stroud, Bryan Stone & Dave Hooker Leave us a text or voicemail 423-301-9229 or 423-635-3557 - …
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E47 - 6/3/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Jen Lambert, Russell Stroud, Bryan Stone & Dave Hooker Leave us a text or voicemail 423-301-9229 or 423-635-3557 - …
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E46 - 6/2/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Jen Lambert, Russell Stroud, Bryan Stone & Dave Hooker Leave us a text or voicemail 423-301-9229 or 423-635-3557 - …
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E46 - 6/2/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Jen Lambert, Russell Stroud, Bryan Stone & Dave Hooker Leave us a text or voicemail 423-301-9229 or 423-635-3557 - …
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Strambertology - Jen & Russ - S1E2 - 5/31/22
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"Strambertology" is presented by the Chattanooga Drive In Show! - www.chattanoogadriveinshow.com Jen Lambert and Russell Stroud present a selection from their personal collections of deep cuts, alt. takes, demos, B-sides & excellent live shows... and just plain 'ole stuff they like from across the musical spectrum. Rockaeology and all it's variants…
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Strambertology - Jen & Russ - S1E2 - 5/31/22
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"Strambertology" is presented by the Chattanooga Drive In Show! - www.chattanoogadriveinshow.com Jen Lambert and Russell Stroud present a selection from their personal collections of deep cuts, alt. takes, demos, B-sides & excellent live shows... and just plain 'ole stuff they like from across the musical spectrum. Rockaeology and all it's variants…
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Rockaeology - "Welcome Back!" - E1S1 - 5/30/22
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Some tunes for your Memorial Day! Rockaeology is presented by the Chattanooga Drive In Show! - www.chattanoogadriveinshow.com El Jefe presents a selection from his personal collection of deep cuts, alt. takes, demos, B-sides & excellent live shows from across the musical spectrum. Rockaeology, really is a treat for music lovers of all ages and all …
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Rockaeology - "Welcome Back!" - S1E1 - 5/30/22
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Some tunes for your Memorial Day! Rockaeology is presented by the Chattanooga Drive In Show! - www.chattanoogadriveinshow.com El Jefe presents a selection from his personal collection of deep cuts, alt. takes, demos, B-sides & excellent live shows from across the musical spectrum. Rockaeology, really is a treat for music lovers of all ages and all …
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E45 - 5/27/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Thank you so much to our sweet guest, Ann-Marie Fitzsimmons of Help Right Here, www.helprightherechattanooga.org Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Je…
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E45 - 5/27/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Thank you so much to our sweet guest, Ann-Marie Fitzsimmons of Help Right Here, www.helprightherechattanooga.org Your hosts: Jeff Styles, Je…
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E44 - 5/26/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Thank you so much to our very special guests, Dagan Beckett, Emmy® Award Winning Director & Irv Berner, Emmy® Award Winning Producer - on th…
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E44 - 5/26/22
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The Chattanooga Drive In Show is Sponsored and Presented by Quality Tire Pros of Chattanooga. Quality Tire Pros is Chattanooga's #1 source for tires and auto repair! https://qualitytirepros.com/ (423) 267-9715 Thank you so much to our very special guests, Dagan Beckett, Emmy® Award Winning Director & Irv Berner, Emmy® Award Winning Producer - on th…
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Chattanooga Drive In Show - S3E43 - 5/25/22
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