Hometown Jax
Hometown Jax is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the people who make Jacksonville run. From firefighters and nurses to bartenders, teachers, and more, we sit down with locals who have everyday jobs that often go unnoticed but are essential to our community.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2025
Turning Dreams Into Mobile Businesses: The Story of Hudson Trailer Company
Welcome to Hometown Jax, where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler sit down with Jacksonville’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners to hear the real stories behind their journeys. Fr…
From Classrooms to Camera: How the Hammonds Turned Real Estate Into a TV Hit
Welcome to Hometown Jax, where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler sit down with Jacksonville’s local legends—entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners—to share the real stories behind their succe…
The Man Behind the Forecast: Mike Buresh on Hurricanes, Headlines & Humility
Welcome to Hometown Jax, the podcast where host Aaron Bacus sits down with the movers, shakers, and everyday legends of Jacksonville's business and cultural landscape. Each episode dives into the per…
The Power of Referrals: Stefanie Robinson's Journey with BNI
Welcome to Hometown Jax, the podcast that dives into the stories of Jacksonville’s business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted by Aaron Bacus, each episode uncovers the unique journ…
Everyone Can Do Something: How Fostering Hope is Changing Lives
In this episode of Hometown Jax, host Jason Kindler sits down with Nicole Kalil and Karen Roy, the inspiring leaders behind Fostering Hope, a local organization transforming how Jacksonville supports…
Caring with Compassion: Emilee Burchette on Leadership in Healthcare
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Emilee Burchette, a dedicated healthcare leader who has spent her career running nursing homes and rehabilitation centers with a heart for compassion…
Rescue Dogs, Rescuing Heroes: Inside K9s for Warriors
Hometown Jax is all about spotlighting Jacksonville’s incredible business owners, innovators, and leaders who are making a difference in the community. Hosted by Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler, this p…
Revitalizing a Town & Running Multiple Businesses - Jena Dennis' Story
Hometown Jax brings you the inspiring stories of Jacksonville’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. Hosted by Jason Kindler and Aaron Bacus, this podcast dives deep into the challenges …
Serving the Nation: Tony Capozzi's Journey Through The Military
In this episode of Hometown Jax, host Aaron Bacus sits down with Tony Capozzi, a West Point graduate, veteran, and reservist with an incredible journey through military service. Tony shares his story…
Catching More Than Fish: Captain Leon Dana on Building Memories
Join host Aaron Bacus as he sits down with Captain Leon Dana, one of Jacksonville's most experienced fishing guides and owner of Palm Valley Charters. From his early days fishing retention ponds at a…
More Than A Barbershop: How Chris Frison Built A Community
Join host Aaron Bacus as he sits down with Chris Frison, owner of All Star Barbershop in Jacksonville, Florida. In this engaging conversation, Chris shares his journey from aspiring commercial artist…
Building Jacksonville's Ultimate Family Fun Center: Laura Zorn's Story
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Laura Zorn, the visionary entrepreneur behind Bravoz Entertainment Center, Jacksonville’s ultimate family fun destination. Laura shares her journey f…
Life After Football: Josh Evans on Business, Fitness & Real Estate
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Josh Evans, former NFL safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, to talk about life after football and his journey into business, fitness, and real estate…
Turning Trauma Into Triumph: The Story of Rethreaded
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Kristin Keen, the founder of Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives. Kris…
Faith, Family, and Business: Scott Golmic's Journey to 1,000 Homes
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Scott Golmic, a real estate media expert whose journey has been anything but ordinary. From working in the NFL to overcoming personal health struggle…
From The Streets To The Octagon: Ramon Taveras' UFC Journey
Welcome to Hometown Jax, the podcast that dives deep into the lives of Jacksonville’s most inspiring business owners, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler, we uncover …
Building a Legacy: Jessica Richardson on Teaching and Leadership
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Richardson, an inspiring educator and school leader who has dedicated her career to shaping young minds and fostering a positive learning environment. Jessic…
The Power of Process: How Billy Wagner Mastered Business Growth
In this episode of Hometown Jax, hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler dive into the incredible story of Billy Wagner, one of Jacksonville’s most successful entrepreneurs and a master of process-driven…
Overcoming Adversity: From Athlete to Fitness Icon with Brandon Floyd
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brandon Floyd, a fitness entrepreneur and coach who has transformed his life and the lives of countless others through resilience, determination, and a stro…
Playing from the Heart: Robby Schenck’s Musical Journey
In this episode of Hometown Jax, host Aaron Bacus welcomes Jacksonville's beloved musician Robby Schenck for an inspiring conversation about his journey in music and his deep roots in the local commu…