Podcast No. 123: Cassie Stephenson of the Jackson Sun

The Jackson Sun has seen lots of faces from around the nation amongst their staff, and California native Cassie Stephenson recently celebrated one year as our paper’s breaking news and justice reporter. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews her about her cross-country move and the unique challenges she faces as a journalist in 2019.

Kevin AdelsbergerOctober 8, 2019Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Cassie Stephenson, Jackson Sun, news, journalism, California, Pepperdine University, Malibu CA, Ventura County CA, Washington D.C., Scoop News Group, Brownsville TN, murder, justice, crime

Podcast No. 119: Adam Friedman of the Jackson Sun

With the runoff election just around the corner, we’ve all been keeping eyes on updates in the Jackson Sun, and so much of that is thanks to reporter Adam Friedman. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this recent transplant from Indiana about his time at the paper and what’s he’s learned about our community.

Kevin AdelsbergerJune 4, 2019Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Adam Friedman, Indiana, Indianapolis IN, Jackson Sun, Syracuse NY, Syracuse University, Naples FL, journalism, election, government, sports, broadcasting, politics

Podcast No. 90: Maranda Faris of The Jackson Sun

Crime reporters have some of the toughest jobs on the planet, but Maranda Faris of The Jackson Sun loves it and is eager to bring hope to dark areas in our city. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this MTSU grad about her journey with journalism.

Kevin AdelsbergerOctober 17, 2017Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Maranda Faris, Jackson Sun, journalism, crime, Winchester TN, MTSU, Middle Tennessee State University, communications, Harry Potter, newspaper, reading, photography

Podcast No. 80: Omer Yusuf of The Jackson Sun

Been noticing some changes in The Jackson Sun lately? While change can be a tough thing, we're excited for the ways our local paper is evolving, including some of their newest staff members. Today on the podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews recently transplanted journalist Omer Yusuf. Find out how this Minnesota native came to the South and what his experience reporting on local business and government has been like.

Podcast No. 74: Editor-in-Chief Katie Howerton

This week is bringing a lot of change with the Our Jackson Home journal, but what else is in store for 2017? Kevin Adelsberger sits down with our own Editor-in-Chief Katie Howerton to get the inside scoop on A Night of Storytelling, 731Day, and more exciting things to come.

Kevin AdelsbergerMarch 7, 2017Jackson TN, Tennessee, OJHjournal, Katie Howerton, Kevin Adelsberger, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, publishing, blog, podcast, writing, photography, volunteer, marketing, community, news, journalism, social media, 731Day, A Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Spring 2017, Jackson Chamber, downtown Jackson, Stephanie Alexander, White Oaks Farm, Matt Altobell, Jackson Downtown Development Coorporation, Colton Parker, Skyelor Anderson, Holy Smokers, Stay731, theCO, non-profit, Ross Guthrie, Julian Williamson, 30 By Easter, Ryan Pflasterer, Aaron Hardin, Maria Tatman, Union University EDGE Program, Timing Williams, John Mike Williams, Loving My 6, Samuel T. Bryant Distillery, Sam Bryant, storytelling, workshop, International Food & Art Festival, #OurJacksonTable, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, Women's History Month

Podcast No. 68: Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM

Today we turn the mic around on 101.5 FM radio host Steve Bowers to share about his journey to Jackson and role as TV/Media Manager of Jackson Energy Authority. Find out how this ministry-minded Freed-Hardeman graduate got into the world of radio, what impressive guests he has had the joy of interviewing, and how keeping an open mind has been key in conversation that leads to understanding.

Podcast No. 56: Frank Hay of The Jackson Sun

Last October, The Jackson Sun announced the hiring of a new General Manager and Director of Sales, Frank Hay. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with this Jackson transplant to learn how he ended up in West Tennessee after living in nearly every other state in the U.S.. We'll also explore Frank's journey from a NASA family to a music-centered education to now a career in the journalism world.

Kevin AdelsbergerJuly 12, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, Frank Hay, Kevin Adelsberger, Jackson Sun, newspaper, news, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Atlanta GA, Florida, California, Orange County, sales, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, BellSouth, Yellow Pages, broadcasting, radio, TV, television, journalism, Gannett, Camelot Records, Old Hickory Mall, Jacksonville AL, Alabama, Georgia, Jacksonville State University, music, teaching, education, Arizona, symphony, orchestra, French horn, carpenter, home repair, New York City, architecture, Kentucky, coal mining, West Virginia, Detroit MI, Michigan, army, Wayne State University, Skylab, Miss Baker, Huntsville AL, German, Houston TX, engineer, General Manager, Director of Sales, USA Today, media, Los Angeles CA, advertising, business, market, marketing, print, publishing, Nashville TN, Memphis TN, West Tennessee, development

Podcast No. 55: Ted Kluck

What in the world do semi-pro football, creative writing, and Union University have to do with each other? The eclectic Ted Kluck tells us on this episode of our podcast by Kevin Adelsberger. Learn how this recent Jackson transplant wound up teaching journalism at Union this past fall after a varied career.

Podcast No. 50: Tyler Whetstone of The Jackson Sun

It's easy to forget about just all the hard work that goes into getting the facts on local news to your hands or devices. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with Tyler Whetstone, local government reporter for The Jackson Sun, and learns a little about his background and the process behind writing these essential stories for our city.