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Ridin' with Willy

Ridin' with Willy

Written by: William Kitchens
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 A Nashville be careful what you share in a RideShare reality podcast! Buckle up and ride along as host Willy (William Kitchens) conducts candid interviews with unsuspecting passengers about a variety of topics. Eavesdrop on conversations about their careers, relationships, and life while living and visiting Nashville, Tennessee. All participants have given permission to share their interviews and stories.© 2023 William Kitchens Creative Group, Inc. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E23)

    Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E23)
    Sep 8 2022
    Ridin’ with Willy (S1) (E23)
    During the six months of production of our "Ridin’ with Willy Podcast" we happened to interview some very special people with some very special stories. Though these interviews did not fit the light-hearted content we traditionally present... we knew they deserved to be shared.
    You won't hear our "Ridin’ with Willy" theme songs, musical segways and shout outs in this podcast, but rather the plain interviews we recorded that moved us to present them in a more serious light. And as in every episode, each of these passengers has given permission to share their interview. We hope you enjoy this very special presentation of "Ridin’ with Willy,"
    Charles Murphy NYFD 9/11… On 9/11 Charles Murphy was a twenty year veteran of the New York City Fire Department. Murphy, fireman from Engine 257 discusses how Chief Raymond Downey Sr. (seen in the 9/11 documentary film by Gedeon and Jules Naudet) saved his life and many more that fatal day.
    Trent on Katrina… Trent Bergeron was in 3rd grade when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and parts of Louisiana. After evacuating and returning to his hometown of Luling he shares the experience he and his family went through.
    The Good Mama… Working in a Senior Care Center, this single mother is determined to raise her children with love and give them every opportunity to be successful.
    The Green Monster… Zach is struggling with his alcoholism and talks openly about it. All while on his way to pick up a new Sunday afternoon bottle.
    Chief Thunderstick… Conrad is the grandson of the first Canadian Indigenous hockey player in the NHL, Fred Sasakamoose. Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, he played in 11 games during the 1953-1954 NHL season. He continued his career in the minor leagues until 1960 and famously served to promote Indigenous peoples in Canadian sports. A tournament is still held in his name every year to promote his cause.
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    44 mins
  • Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E22)

    Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E22)
    Sep 1 2022
    Ridin’ with Willy (S1) (E22)
    Steffi Jeraldo… Ridin with Willy loves our segments with up and coming musical artists. Steffi Jeraldo, a Swedish American Nashville singer songwriter discusses her career while in route to her gig at Alley Taps.
    Rachel (Part 1) Emo Girl… Rachel and her brother Clay discuss the Emo that lives in us all.
    Rachel (Part 2) Big Machine Vodka… In part 2 of our Rachel and Clay interview, the conversation moves on to Big Machine Distillery and Big Machine Vodka. Rachel provides insight on the “Platinum Filter” process they use and proves her loyalty to the brand.
    Amiah Makes A Video… Amiah is a senior at Belmont University getting plenty of intern work prepping for a career in the music industry. She’s also an aspiring actor filming music video’s around Nashville. Her latest “Like I Still Got You” from Will Cullen out now on TikTok.
    Munn… In this segment Willy talks with an Indiana singer songwriter going by his last name Munn. Moving to Nashville seems to be going very well. With millions of listens already on Spotify he may find his way into the national music spotlight very soon!
    Brock the Cop… Brock Bergman is a small town northern Indiana police officer who loves country music and anything George Jones. In addition to some fun Rideshare karaoke we get a story only a cop would be able to share.
    Season 1 concludes but will return in April of 2023! Look for a few bonus content episodes that will pop up between now and then.
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    29 mins
  • Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E21)

    Ridin' with Willy (S1) (E21)
    Aug 25 2022
    Ridin’ with Willy (S1) (E21)
    nightfrog DJ Party… nightfrog and his DJ friends from Columbus, Ohio are mixing at The Cobra in East Nashville. What’s their favorite ultimate meal combo… confusion and comedy ensue.
    Joe Kelley Takes a Tow… Professional Nashville Stand-Up Comic, Joe Kelley hydroplanes into the wall on Interstate I-65 Bowling Green, Kentucky. Thankfully unhurt, the accident however forces Joe to cancel his gig in Cincinnati. A cop, a tow truck driver and a comedian come together on what we’re sure will become a new joke in a future performance.
    LA Elvis… Phillip from LA ponders the conspiracy theory Elvis Presley is alive and well working as a groundskeeper at Graceland. So Willy asks what his personal off the grid career would look like?
    A Country Girl Can Survive… Promise works as Behavioral Therapist in a Nashville Senior Center. This young lady shares her story of growing up in a Levee House on the water in Louisiana. She learned to walk on a constantly moving floor with an abundance of crawfish, gator, catfish, snakes and other critters right outside her door!
    Up-Down… Annie and Alec talk about their favorite Nashville Game room, Up-Down.
    A Night at the Opry… Kristine left Chicago for Nashville and her friends had to pay her a visit! The day starts with a trip to the Dive Motel pool followed by “A Night at the Opry”. This included performances by Carrie Underwood, Ricky Skaggs and Nicolle Gaylon co-writer of the Lee Brice single “Boy”.
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    28 mins
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