Best Brandon Farr Podcasts (2025)

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18: Chasing the Wake with Chris Farr 44:48

12d ago44:48

44:48

In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, we’re diving into one of the summer’s most exciting events—Weekend With the Pros. Co-founder Chris Farr joins host Kelly Hughes to share the story behind the SC Rough Riders, the roots of WWTP, and how this two-day wakeboarding experience has grown into a major draw for riders and families alike. From…

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17: Capital City Conversations with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, we’re taking a closer look at South Carolina’s capital with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. From his roots in Columbia to his journey through public service, Mayor Rickenmann shares how the city continues to evolve and inspire. He talks about launching his own podcast, Around Town with @ColaMayor, memorable …

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16: Rivers Are For Everyone with Katie Maglocci 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

Katie Maglocci, the Operations Director of Palmetto Outdoor, is a lover of the outdoors who moved from Cincinnati to Columbia for school. She sits down with Kelly on today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country to talk about what drew her to the Columbia area and the summer job at Palmetto Outdoor that transformed into her career. She also discus…

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15: Cooking Up Community with Chef Brandon Velie 36:06

5M ago36:06

36:06

Located in the small town of Ridge Spring, SC is Juniper, a local restaurant run by Chef Brandon Velie. Chef Brandon sits down with Kelly on today’s episode to discuss his background, what drew him to cooking and the history behind Juniper. Chef Brandon also talks about the success of the South Carolina Chef Ambassador program, which he started to …

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14: Finding Your Green Thumb with The Columbia Garden Club 28:44

6M ago28:44

28:44

Known for decorating the Governor’s Mansion for the holiday season and lighting the State Christmas Tree, the Columbia Garden Club is an organization in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region that promotes gardening and nature. Stephanie Cordum, the club president, sits down with Kelly on today’s episode to talk about the history of the club, …

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13: Helping Hands to Leading Plans with Mayor Sloan Griffin III 37:13

7M ago37:13

37:13

On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits down with Mayor Sloan Griffin III, the mayor of Blythewood. Mayor Griffin talks about his background in firefighting and disaster relief and how his work with FEMA led to him getting an initial taste of Blythewood before moving there years later. He also gives Kelly an in-depth rundown o…

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12: Behind the Curtain at the Newberry Opera House 23:11

7M ago23:11

23:11

On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country Kelly sits down with Anne Pinckney Smith, the executive director of the Newberry Opera House, to talk about one of Newberry’s notable landmarks. Anne discusses the opera house’s impact on Newberry’s local arts scene and some of the big names that have performed at this venue like Willie Nelson and C…

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11: One Bite at a Time with Two Gals and a Fork 32:58

9M ago32:58

32:58

The dynamic duo, Janet Jordan and Gloria Freeman with Two Gals and a Fork, join Kelly on this episode to celebrate their tenth anniversary of offering food tours in the area. They discuss their backgrounds in association management, the inspiration behind their food tour business and its evolution in Columbia, South Carolina. They share memorable m…

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10: Hooked on Lake Murray with Davy Hite 26:28

11M ago26:28

26:28

Davy Hite is a decorated professional angler and broadcaster hailing from the Lake Murray region. Davy joins Kelly on today’s episode to discuss how growing up on Lake Murray formed his passion for fishing and his successful career as a professional angler. Davy also dives into some of his favorite things about fishing on Lake Murray and what makes…

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9: Aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray with Captain Rick Crout 16:27

12M ago16:27

16:27

The Spirit of Lake Murray is a charter yacht that offers tours and can be rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Captain Rick Crout, one of the co-owners of the Spirit, joins Kelly on today’s episode to talk about the different charters you can take, such as sunset cruises, watching the Purple Martins and renting out the ship for different e…

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8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda 30:53

1y ago30:53

30:53

Joining Kelly on today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, local birder John Tjaarda talks about how he became a “bird nerd”. He also gives the scoop on the different bird species you can find in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, his favorite bird species and the different bird walks he hosts. Content Warning: Towards the end of this episode,…

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7: Turn Up The Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown 45:59

1y ago45:59

45:59

Today on Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly is joined by Chef Brian Duffy and Olympian Mark Henry, who are celebrity judges at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown in Columbia, SC. Chef Duffy, known for his appearances on Food Network and Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, shares his background, how he met co-judge Mark Henry and the secrets to a perfect plate of bar…

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6: Party With A Purpose at Taste of Lake Murray 19:46

1y ago19:46

19:46

In Episode 6, Vickie Davis, Senior VP of Special Events & Funding at Capital City/Lake Murray Country, joins Kelly to give a rundown and history of the annual Taste of Lake Murray fundraiser for the 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray. Tune in to learn about Vickie’s background, her involvement in the fundraiser, and the sentiment of these event…

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5: Make Waves with Palmetto Outdoor 36:10

1+ y ago36:10

36:10

Located in West Columbia, Palmetto Outdoor offers tubing and kayaking experiences across the Lake Murray Country region. Owner Micahel Mayo sits down with Kelly to talk about why he started his company and his passionate mission to get people outside in nature. Michael also talks about the different tours that he offers and what to expect when you …

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4: Paint The Town With Artist, Michael Geddings 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

39:59

In Episode 4 of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits down with Michael Geddings, a local mural and portrait artist in the area. Tune in to hear about Michael’s history with art and what its creation means to him. Michael also details his process when creating murals and portraits as well as his involvement in the colorful Cayce Arts District. Wh…

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3: Take A Walk on the Wild Side at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

57:59

Open to the public since 1974, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is one of the top attractions in South Carolina with a wide variety of animals in its care. Tommy Stringfellow, the president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, joins Kelly on this episode to give a rundown of everything you can experience at Riverbanks. Tommy also talks about the new "Wil…

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2: Experiencing Nature in Congaree National Park 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

Jon Manchester is the Chief of Visitor Services at Congaree National Park, a hidden gem in South Carolina, and he joins Kelly on today’s episode. Tune in for a look at the history of Congaree that dates back to way before the park's establishment. Jon also details the various attractions and events offered at the park, like the firefly synchronizat…

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1: Come Alive in Lake Murray Country 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Miriam Atria, President & CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, joins host Kelly Hughes on the first episode of the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast! Miriam discusses her 40-plus-year history with the organization and how she grew Capital City/Lake Murray Country into the tourism destination it is today. The conversation then shifts into a di…

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High Performance Mechanical Design and Building with Legacy Infrastructure with Scott Ghomeshi 55:57

2y ago55:57

55:57

This is a great discussion about the visionary potential we have in our residential and commercial infrastructure.By Brandon Farr

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Mechanical Systems for Your Home - Here’s how to get this to work 53:35

2y ago53:35

53:35

This is Joel's second time on the Podcast. He shares how to add to your existing home, and things to consider as you decide on what's best for your home.By Brandon Farr

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Net Zero from the lens of a Public Utility - BC Hydro 21:48

3y ago21:48

21:48

Susie shares some insight on the good work going on behind the scenes to make net-zero electrification possible. We will hear insights on everything from electric vehicles, effects of climate change, and rebates to help people afford upgrades for their home. Light hearted and informative, I'm sure you will find this episode encouraging.…

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Is it really this hard to get a permit from the City to do a green renovation? 45:20

3y ago45:20

45:20

This is the real deal! All marketing aside, there are some challenges that homeowners and contractors are facing because how how energy efficiency is being managed - that have nothing to do with construction trades, materials, or supply chains - its the bureaucracy. Dayne offered us a really valuable insight into how his application process to reno…

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Becoming Energy Advisors? Pt. 6 29:34

3+ y ago29:34

29:34

It's time we had an honest conversation. In this episode we share where we are at with this journey, and if it is possible for us to continue to move forward into the Energy Advising Space. We have things to say! We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources a…

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 5 42:46

3+ y ago42:46

42:46

In this episode we dive into the process and mostly the how the Passive House Canada test went for us. We share any and all tips and ideas we have behind passing the Passive House Consultant exam. We also share our cheat sheets (it is an open book test) in our Facebook group! We recorded right after we took the test and once we found out if we pass…

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 4 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

38:32

Brandon breaks down where we are at plus gives some insight into how technology and benefit and hurt our company in this space. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!…

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Eps. 5 Joel Patan with Vision Mechanical 59:22

3+ y ago59:22

59:22

In this episode we had a lot of fun chatting with Joel Patan, he is a mechanical contractor from southern British Columbia. It was really great to connect with someone in our area about this subject. (2:00) How Joel became an Energy Advisor, Building Inspector, and a Sheet Metal Gas-fitter! (4:40) Whats important to know about new build mechanical …

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 3 29:10

3+ y ago29:10

29:10

Brandon dives into what we have learned so far in our journey, and helps breakdown some of the confusing process to becoming an energy advisor. This episode was recorded right after Brandon took the Energy Advisor and MURB exam. *(11:10) - Single Buildings base load default = 2 Adults 1 Child is accurate Top Tip: Find an Energy Advisor who is willi…

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Eps. 4 - Philippe St-Jean with Handprint Consulting 48:38

3+ y ago48:38

48:38

In this episode we had the pleasure to chatting with Philippe St-Jean, he does a ton of great work in the field of passive and energy efficient homes. He's put the time in to have a more nuanced view on energy efficient homes and we were really thankful to have him on the show! (1:01) And the journey begins! (7:45) The interdisciplinary approach (9…

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 2 29:21

3+ y ago29:21

29:21

Brandon and Matt do a deep dive into the foundations exams and the new steps they have taken! We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!By Brandon Farr

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Eps. 3 - Peter Dushenski the Managing Director of GlasCurtain 49:26

3+ y ago49:26

49:26

In this episode we had the pleasure to chatting with Peter Dushenski, who family has been in the glass game for many generations. We were blown away by this company and its products, along with Peter's deep knowledge and passion. (3:22) History of GlasCurtain (11:08) Why did they choose to take on Passive House Certification? (20:18) Peter answers …

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Eps. 2 - Al Mitchell from PHIUS 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

41:25

In this episode we get to connect with Al Mitchel from PHIUS. He was a great guest and really had great insight for us in what Passive House looks like the US. (2:20) Why did Al choose to work for PHIUS? (4:10) What PHIUS is focusing on currently (8:35) How to make architecture in the passive house world beautiful (11:08) Most common obstacles for …

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 1 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

30:21

Ok we want to become Energy Advisors, but it is not simple or straightforward! In this episode we chat about the challenges we are facing from the governing bodies and the complicated process that we have to untangle. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resour…

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Eps. 1 - Intro to Net Zero 2 Hero 20:49

3+ y ago20:49

20:49

Welcome to our show! Brandon and Matt discuss this exciting new adventure and what they are hoping for the podcast. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!By Brandon Farr

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Brandon Farr Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Net Zero 2 Hero

Brandon Farr

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Explore Lake Murray Country: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina

Capital City/Lake Murray Country

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18: Chasing the Wake with Chris Farr 44:48

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17: Capital City Conversations with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann 36:21

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16: Rivers Are For Everyone with Katie Maglocci 31:34

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15: Cooking Up Community with Chef Brandon Velie 36:06

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14: Finding Your Green Thumb with The Columbia Garden Club 28:44

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13: Helping Hands to Leading Plans with Mayor Sloan Griffin III 37:13

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12: Behind the Curtain at the Newberry Opera House 23:11

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11: One Bite at a Time with Two Gals and a Fork 32:58

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10: Hooked on Lake Murray with Davy Hite 26:28

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9: Aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray with Captain Rick Crout 16:27

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8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda 30:53

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7: Turn Up The Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown 45:59

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6: Party With A Purpose at Taste of Lake Murray 19:46

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5: Make Waves with Palmetto Outdoor 36:10

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4: Paint The Town With Artist, Michael Geddings 39:59

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3: Take A Walk on the Wild Side at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 57:59

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2: Experiencing Nature in Congaree National Park 40:57

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1: Come Alive in Lake Murray Country 34:20

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High Performance Mechanical Design and Building with Legacy Infrastructure with Scott Ghomeshi 55:57

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Mechanical Systems for Your Home - Here’s how to get this to work 53:35

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Net Zero from the lens of a Public Utility - BC Hydro 21:48

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Is it really this hard to get a permit from the City to do a green renovation? 45:20

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Becoming Energy Advisors? Pt. 6 29:34

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 5 42:46

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 4 38:32

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Eps. 5 Joel Patan with Vision Mechanical 59:22

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 3 29:10

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Eps. 4 - Philippe St-Jean with Handprint Consulting 48:38

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 2 29:21

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Eps. 3 - Peter Dushenski the Managing Director of GlasCurtain 49:26

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Eps. 2 - Al Mitchell from PHIUS 41:25

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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 1 30:21

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Eps. 1 - Intro to Net Zero 2 Hero 20:49