Episodes 117
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Moderate
Since Sep 2013
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
37%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Technology and Small Town USA

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Recent Episodes

Episode 122 – Dr. Laura Ullrich - Director, Economic Research, Indeed

Jan 27, 2026 51m

Today we talk to economist Dr. Laura Ullrich about the state of the U.S. economy, the evolving labor market, and how AI, policy, and inequality are reshaping work in real time. We dig into stagnant…

Episode 121 – Dr. Jermaine Johnson – SC House Representative

Jan 20, 2026 40m

On this episode we talk to Dr. Jermaine Johnson about his extraordinary journey from homelessness and personal tragedy to public service, professional sports, and a run for governor of South…

Episode 120 – Ryan Harvey – CEO. Family Trust

Jan 13, 2026 41m

Today we talk with Ryan Harvey, President & CEO of Family Trust Federal Credit Union. We discuss the difference between credit unions and banks, the power of keeping money local, and how…

Episode 119 – Chris Walldorf – Owner, Sioux Sioux Studio

Dec 17, 2025 50m

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with creative swiss army knife, Chris Walldorf. He outlines  his creative journey across film, music, and editing. He touches on his early interest in…

Episode 118 – Melanie Cooper – Executive Director, Arts Council of York County

Dec 11, 2025 59m

We sit down with Melanie Cooper, Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County, for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity in York County. We discuiss how the arts fuel economic growth,…

Episode 117 – Gordon Bell – President, Hope of Rock Hill

Nov 20, 2025 1h

In this episode, Hope of Rock Hill president Gordon Bell shares the mission and day-to-day impact of the organization, providing food, emergency assistance, and hope to families in crisis across the…

Episode 116 – Watts Huckabee – Council Member, York County

Nov 11, 2025 1h

We’ll sit down with York County District 6 Councilmember Watts Huckabee to talk about the oncoming growth of York County and how to manage it. We talk about the importance of recognizing growth and…

Episode 115 – Heath Sessions – SC House Representative

Oct 30, 2025 1h 10m

We sit down with South Carolina Representative and Pints and Politics host, Heath Sessions for a wide-ranging chat about small-town life, state politics, and healthcare reform. Sessions shares how he…

Episode 114 – Rick Norwood – Director of Industrial Recruitment, City of Rock Hill

Oct 28, 2025 51m

We talk to Rick Norwood, Director of Industrial Recruitment for the City of Rock Hill. He tells us about his and the city’s efforts to attract and retain industrial and manufacturing investment. He…

Episode 113 – Randy Austin – CEO & Owner, Vision Metering

Oct 22, 2025 44m

We talk to Vision Metering President/Owner Randy Austin about the history of his company and its place in the metering equipment industry. He talks about how an evolving technology and political…

Episode 112 – Climate Change Action with Clarence Edwards

Sep 09, 2025 54m

In this episode of Old Town New World, we talk to Clarence Edwards, U.S. Executive Director of E3G, a global think tank working at the intersection of climate, geopolitics, and economics. Clarence…

Episode 111 – GASP

Mar 28, 2024 1h 2m

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…

Episode 110 – Marshall Dickson Whitesides Sr – War Hero

Aug 30, 2023 58m

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…

Episode 109 – Mark Blankenship, Journalist and Critic

Aug 15, 2023 44m

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…

Episode 108 – Lester McCorn – President, Clinton College

Jun 20, 2023 1h 10m

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…

Episode 107- Belén Sánchez Hidalgo – AI Engineer & Founder, Intiphlora

Jun 06, 2023 1h 23m

Data scientist, international policy advisor on economic growth, and social entrepreneur Belén Sánchez Hidalgo talks about her passion to bring diversity to AI. While working as a consultant at The…

Episode 106 – Herbert Crump – VP of Institutional Advancement, Clinton College

May 16, 2023 52m

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…

Episode 105 – Gary Simrill – SC House Representative

May 09, 2023 58m

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…

Episode 104 – Brittany Kelly – Co Owner, The Mercantile Rock Hill

Apr 18, 2023 1h 9m

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

Sep 20, 2022 56m

Denys and Yana Krasnikov talk about the impact of Russia’s war on the people of their home country

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Old Town New World have?

Old Town New World has published 117 episodes since September 2013, covering topics in Philosophy, Society & Culture.

Is Old Town New World still active?

Old Town New World is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 43m.

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