Culture and Conversations
Culture and Conversations is a show dedicated to everyday people tell their amazing stories of becoming, aspiring and overcoming. As the host, Jamison Smallwood shares his insights and perspectives on his life through the stories and experiences of his guests. Culture and Conversations features "Small Talk" which is a series of behind-the-scenes conversations with guests. Also included in the podcast is "Small Bites," which is a series of restaurant reviews from Jamison's travels. If you are looking for a thought-provoking, heart-warming and hilarious podcast, Culture and Conversations is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 157
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2022
Episode 89 - "The secret life of bees with Ed Parsons"
Jamison chats with local beekeeper and removal expert Ed Parsons about the life of honeybees and the measures a homeowner should take when bees move into their homes.
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Episode 88 - "Jim McGhee still has his smile."
In this episode Jamison speaks with none other than Mr. Jim McGhee, owner of Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home in Quitman, GA. Mr. Jim McGhee shares his inspirational life experiences as an entrepreneur, …
Episode 87 - "Picking up my sticks with Brett Lindley"
In this episode Jamison talks with Brett Lindley of the "Pick Up Your Sticks Podcast" about their journey from childhood into adulthood with video games. Brett shares his love for game and his own j…
Episode 86 - "Catching up and thoughts on Mike Tyson"
After a bit of a break Jamison discusses the challenges that have been going on in his life's schedule and offers thoughts about the life and new journey of Mike Tyson.
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#TheGroupChat Episode 66 - "Coronavirus and COVID-19 impact discussion"
Jamison, Ray and Brandee discuss the impact of the coronavirus/COVID-19 on their lives and the life of their family and friends. Friend of the show Ian from the Two Piece and a Biscuit podcast stops…
#TheGroupChat Episode 64 - "Thoughts on the culture's reaction to Zaya Wade"
Jamison, Brandee and Ray discuss the culture's reaction to Zaya Wade and her family's support of her journey as a transgender daughter.
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#TheGroupChat Valentine's Day 2020 Conversation
From Episode 63 of #TheGroupChat, Jamison, Brandee and Ray discuss the challenges of navigating Valentine's Day and their funny past experiences. The hosts also offer advice for creating a simple ye…
Episode 85 - "Video games changed my life."
Jamison shares his experiences playing video games, how video games shaped his interest and exposure to technology and ultimately how video games led him into a career as a software engineer. This e…
Episode 84 - "Sharing a buffet of thought with Walker Neer of the Walkshow Podcast"
In this episode Jamison chats with Walker Neer, the host of the Walkshow Podcast. The conversation is sweeping as Jamison and Walker discuss being open to the most difficult beliefs and ideas held b…
Episode 83 - "Purposefully Profitable with Dr. Russ Barnes"
In the conclusion to their conversation Jamison chats with Dr. Russ Barnes about his podcast "The Purposefully Profitable Podcast" and some of the major issues that prevent entrepreneurs from becomin…
Episode 82 - "Finding peace of mind with Dr. Brianna Gaynor"
In this episode Jamison chats with Dr. Brianna Gaynor of Peace of Mind Psychological Services about mental health and making therapy more approachable for various communities that traditionally are a…
Episode 81 - "Reflections on 2019 and mantras for 2020"
In the first episode of 2020 Jamison discusses the year of 2019 in retrospect and looks forward to some amazing happenings with the podcast in 2020. Also Jamison shares two new mantras that he plans…
#TheGroupChat Episode 50 - "Reaction to the Amber Guyger verdict in the murder of Botham Jean."
Jamison and Ramond discuss the outcome of the Amber Guyger verdict and sentencing in the murder of Botham Jean.
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#TheGroupChat Episode 49 - "Antonio Brown, Women Don't Apologize and Tekashi69 is a snitch."
In this episode of #TheGroupChat Ray and Jamison discuss Antonio Brown's antics, the difficulty many women seem to have with apologizing and Tekashi69's testimony as a snitch.
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Episode 80 - "Expressing racism at Georgia Southern"
In this live recording Jamison gives a response to a racist viral video filmed at his alma mater Georgia Southern University. Jamison also offers several philosophical and religious objects to white…
Episode 79 - "April Finley and her story about living through cancer"
In this episode Jamison talks with April Finley about her diagnosis, treatment and now recovery from triple negative breast cancer. April and Jamison discuss the importance of advocating for your he…
#TheGroupChat Episode 48 - The Kiana Dancie
Comedian, actress, entrepreneur and fellow Georgia Southern Eagle Kiana Dancie stops by to share insights into her career, her business, dating and even what it was like working with Marlon Wayans on…
#TheGroupChat Episode 47 - "Black college athletes, HBCUs, paying college athletes and being financially attractive"
Jamison and Ray talk about the Jemele Hill Atlantic article about black football players opting to only play for historically black colleges and universities. Also the guys talk about the challenges…
Episode 78 - "A talk with The Master Brian Byrdsong"
Jamison chats with a friend and fellow software engineer Brian Byrdsong about Brian's career, how Brian helped Jamison get started as a software engineer and some of the cool technology Brian is help…
#TheGroupChat Episode 46 - "Antonio Brown, Jay-Z and the NFL and some insight into the Man-Code"
Friend of the show Ian from the Two Piece and a Biscuit podcast stops by to talk about Antonio Brown getting cut, the questionable relationship between Jay-Z and the NFL and we talk about the code of…