The Shrimp City Report Podcast (Charleston, South Carolina)

Guardians of the Lowcountry Skies: Inside The Avian Conservation Center with Stephen Schabel

Recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston, this episode features Stephen Schabel from the Avian Conservation Center. He discusses the center’s history, medical clinic, oil-spill response, captive propagation, and education and outreach programs, including flight demonstrations and upcoming events like the Southeastern Wildlife Expo.

https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/

 

Learn how the center rescues and treats injured birds, trains educational ambassadors, and engages the community through volunteer opportunities and special events.

Jay MacMurphy and Firefly Distillery: Charleston’s Family-Made Spirits, Events & Big Concerts

https://fireflydistillery.com/about/

On this episode of the Shrimp City Report, hosts talk with Jay McMurphy of Charleston's Firefly Distillery about the family origins of the brand, the development of their signature sweet tea vodka, whiskey, moonshine and bourbon, and the distillery’s commitment to flavor consistency and quality control.

Jay explains production details from flavor standards and barrel usage to bottling and how seasonal releases and unique barrel projects come together. He also shares how reused barrels are repurposed for smoking and local crafts.

The conversation highlights Firefly’s community events — concerts, oyster roasts, snow rail jams and local partnerships — and points listeners to the distillery’s website and newsletter for upcoming shows and product releases.

 

 

(Best of 2025) "Pedal Power: Kylie Bissell and the Hot Girl Cycle Club"

hotgirlcycleclub@gmail.com

https://www.hotgirlcycleclub.com

Join us on this episode of the Shrimp City Report, Charleston's leading podcast for all things Lowcountry, as we take you live to The Refinery for an enthralling conversation. Meet Kylie Bissell, the founder of Hot Girl Cycle Club, who shares her incredible journey from working with marine animals to establishing a mobile spin studio in Charleston. Discover how her innovative pop-up cycling classes bring together fitness enthusiasts across the city, creating vibrant communities at unique venues like The Refinery, Sharehouse, and Point Break Coffee.

Learn about the challenges and rewards of running a mobile spin studio, hear about the unique partnerships that make Hot Girl Cycle Club stand out, and get a taste of the sizzling 'Pedals and Prosecco' private classes. Whether you're a spin cycle pro or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone in this energetic and engaging episode! 

Best of 25: Join The Regiment: Inside Charleston Battery’s Soccer Fan Culture

https://www.facebook.com/groups/295466367760647/

Join us on this exciting episode of the Shrimp City Report as we bring you the vibrant culture of Charleston Battery's supporter group, The Regiment.

In this episode Devin and DJ catch up with Mike Buytas, a dedicated fan and leader in The Regiment. Listen in as Mikey shares fascinating stories from his history with soccer, including his Hungarian roots, experiences in Europe during his military service, and how he found his way back to supporting Charleston Battery.

Explore the camaraderie of The Regiment, their community initiatives, and their historic tailgates that bring soccer fans together from all around. Mikey offers insights into the supporters' culture, the enduring relationships formed, and the electrifying atmosphere at Battery games. Whether you're a seasoned soccer enthusiast or new to the game, this episode is packed with exciting anecdotes, local history, and a call to action to support the local soccer scene.

"Grandstrand Features" Magic & Myrtle Beach: Inside Wonders Theater with Charles Bach

Shrimp City Report hosts Charles Bach of Wonders Theater to discuss his journey from St. Louis and cruise-ship stages to founding a long-running magic show at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach.  The episode covers his early inspiration, interactive theater-style magic, seasonal Halloween and Christmas productions, the Magic at the Beach convention, and practical details on shows, tickets, and local collaborations.

www.charlesbach.com

www.wonderstickets.com/

About Charles: 

Charles began his magical journey at the age of 8. His story includes all areas of the performing arts, including acting, dance, musical theatre, puppetry, juggling, and more.

Charles Bach is a magician, illusionist and escape artist. A genuine, contagious enthusiasm makes the audience feel they are part of the magic as Charles transforms a theater into a magical place, filled with joy and wonder.

Charles started doing magic when he was 8 years old after his uncle showed him a card trick. He figured out how to do it and performed the trick the next day for his family. Growing up as a kid, Charles’ life was full of magic and creativity. He built stages and props out of cardboard boxes, floated balls around his room, made puppets from socks, and trained a white dove called ‘Dove Henning’ and a fluffy rabbit ‘Houdini’ to travel and perform at thousands of birthday and Christmas parties.

Now, Charles has brought new never-before-seen creations from his mind to your stage. Audiences will experience an amazing Keyhole Appearance, wonderful Cloud Levitation, hilarious Psychic Socks and an incredible Cartoon Illusion where the entire audience sees, hears, and even feels the magic in their own seats.

The WONDERS of Charles Bach is not only beautiful and mystifying but also extremely entertaining. Charles creates a truly magical experience for the whole family that is not dark and serious, just fun and amazing. Natural charm and personality, originality, high-energy choreography, beautiful staging with fabulously colorful costumes and props make Charles Bach WONDERS into high-level, first class entertainment.

 

https://www.instagram.com/charlesbachwonders

https://www.facebook.com/charlesbachwonders

https://www.twitter.com/charles_bach

https://www.youtube.com/charlesbach

 

Kulture Klash 2025: Art, Music, Dance and more from Charleston

 

Kulture Klash is an immersive weekend at Building 64 at the Navy Yard in North Charleston SC featuring over 100 visual artists, 20+ musical acts, large-scale installations (including a 20x20 Shepard Fairey piece), performances, food and bars.

The event is produced by the Livity Foundation with proceeds supporting charities like Water Mission to bring clean drinking water to Falmouth, Jamaica. There is a public soft opening Friday Nov. 21 from 6-9 that is free and kid friendly.  The main event is Saturday, November 22nd.

Tickets and information: https://www.kultureklashchs.com/

 

"Lowcountry Local First" and the advocacy of Charleston area business and enterprise

https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/

We interviewed Kayla Sewell from Lowcountry Local First about their mission to put locals first, the Community Business Academy that trains entrepreneurs, quarterly events like the Good Business Summit and Buy Local block party (Nov 9), and the new Localist card launching Nov 1.  The Localist card is just $25 and unlocks discounts at dozens of local businesses and support LLF’s work. For membership and event info visit LowCountryLocalFirst.org.

Born and raised in South Carolina, Kayla is a dedicated advocate for community building and social impact. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy and Anthropology from Ithaca College, where her interest in the humanities propelled her into various internships and positions within museums, arts organizations, and non-profits over the last ten years. Throughout these experiences, Kayla honed her skills in marketing, communications, event planning, and fundraising, all while nurturing her passion for fostering connections and promoting the common good.

Driven by her desire to make a tangible difference in her community, Kayla embarked on a career dedicated to philanthropy and development. She began her journey at The History Center in Tompkins County, where she served as the Visitor and Administrative Services Manager, laying the groundwork for her future endeavors in the non-profit sector. Building on this foundation, Kayla spent four impactful years as the Senior Development Associate at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry here in Charleston, building relationships with members and advocating for the power of play. Most recently, Kayla served as the Director of Advancement at The Cooper School in West Ashley, where she leveraged her strategic thinking and passion for philanthropy to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Kayla finds joy in spending quality time with her beloved dog and playing her many instruments. You can also find her tuning into Ohm Radio, volunteering for local non-profits, and exploring the local music scene.

https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryLocalFirstCertified/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/796390

https://www.instagram.com/lowcountrylocal/

https://www.youtube.com/@lowcountrylocalfirst

 

Inside the Charleston City Paper with Andy Brack

 

Recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston, this episode features Devin and DJ interviewing Andy Brack, editor and publisher of the Charleston City Paper. They discuss Andy’s journalism roots, the paper’s editorial voice, cartoonists, the editorial process, and the realities of running a free weekly newspaper.

The conversation also explores the paper’s arts and food coverage, local history reporting, the Best of Charleston program, neighborhood guides, and how the paper stays connected to and supported by the Charleston community.

Andy Brack is editor and publisher of the award-winning Charleston City Paper as well as the weekly South Carolina policy forecast, Statehouse Report. Brack was named South Carolina's best columnist in a 2023 contest by the S.C. Press Association and best political columnist in a 2023 contest by the Association of Alternative Newsmedia.

Find the publications online at:
www.CharlestonCityPaper.com
www.StatehouseReport.com