Everyone in North Augusta knows Manuel’s Bread Café, but few know the enchanting story of how its owner, Chef Manuel Verney-Carron, came to live North Augusta all the way from a tiny village in France. Joseph Stanek tells listeners, in a cinematic and 100% factual narration, how young Manuel, heir to France’s oldest family gun-making dynasty, chose instead to follow his passion for baking, and found his happily ever after in North Augusta. This episode’s North Augusta Moment is provided by Sara Hannon in a touching tribute to the power of community. Links: North Augusta On Top Shop – your one-stop-shop for North Augusta gifts, where proceeds from Episode 05's product sales benefit local farms and gardens in North Augusta, helping our community understand the importance of sustainable community gardens and deepening our appreciation for farm-to-table fare. Products from this episode give the public a rare opportunity (the first and only, actually) to take home several culinary and home décor items endorsed by Chef Manuel.North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page – Like, share, comment, and leave a review! This podcast will only be successful if our community takes advantage of it!Manuel’s Bread Cafe Joseph’s Favorite Products from Episode 05: Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knife Set in Manuel's Bread Cafe CaseManuel's Black Marble and Wood Cutting BoardVersatile Outdoor Garden Throw (White Daisies)Pig Out at The Larder Unisex Soft-Style T-Shirt The North Augusta On Top podcast is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP

Joseph Stanek’s search for an inspiring young leader in North Augusta led him to 14-year-old Soniya Boston, who joins this episode of North Augusta On Top with her mother Tomia Holmes. How many other 14-year-olds can you think of that spearhead initiatives to clean up local parks and create toy drives to donate to children’s hospitals? Much of Soniya’s inspiration to help the community comes from being Young Miss Teen North Augusta, a title she earned in the Little Miss South Carolina pageant system. In this episode, Soniya gives listeners a firsthand perspective on what the next generation of North Augustans considers to be the city’s best offerings and offers suggestions on how the city could retain more young people after they graduate from high school. Tomia offers valuable insight on how to be a supportive parent that actively participates in helping children explore their natural curiosities. This episode’s North Augusta Moment is provided by Stephanie Ford. Links: North Augusta On Top Shop – your one-stop-shop for North Augusta gifts, where proceeds from Episode 04's product sales benefit Friends of North Augusta Animals (FONAA) to help support their mission-critical advocation for animals in the Central Savannah River Area.North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page – Like, share, comment, and leave a review! This podcast will only be successful if our community takes advantage of it!Friends of North Augusta Animals Website Joseph’s favorite products from Episode 04: 'It's a Good Day to Save Animals' T-Shirt Stuffed Animal with FONAA T-Shirt (7 Animal Options + T-Shirt Color Options!) The Panda with Green T-Shirt is my personal fav!'Little Miss Everything' Crew Neck T-Shirt The North Augusta On Top podcast is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP

Díana Thompson-Brewer is without a doubt the most talented vocalist in the American Southeast… and she climbed her way to the top while living in the city that was built for the top: North Augusta, South Carolina. Join host Joseph Stanek on a journey into the fascinating world of a local working opera singer making big waves as both a performer and an educator in our corner of the country. Main topics include: opera, professional opera singers, Lucia di Lammermoor, singing while pregnant, gig life, private voice instruction, music education, classical music, Jessye Norman, the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Misty Copeland, Manuel's Bread Cafe, Honorary North Augustan Awards. This episode’s North Augusta Moment is provided by Maddie Jurek, a special homage to high school musical productions. Links: The North Augusta On Top Shop – your one-stop-shop for North Augusta gifts, where proceeds from Episode 03's product sales benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts (JNSA), which provides arts education and training to all residents of the Augusta metropolitan area. Our donations will provide scholarship money to JNSA students who demonstrate the need for financial assistance so they may have access to comprehensive fine arts education, private lessons, and more.North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page – Like, share, comment, and leave a review! This podcast will only be successful if our community takes advantage of it!Díana Thompson-Brewer’s WebsiteThe Jessye Norman School of the Arts Website Joseph’s Favorite Products from Episode 03: Jessye Norman School of the Arts Embroidered Men's Premium PoloJessye Norman School of the Arts Embroidered Women's Pique Polo ShirtFramed Jessye Norman Oil Painting PrintJessye Norman School of the Arts Cotton Tote BagJessye Norman School of the Arts Slim Water Bottle North Augusta On Top is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP.

The episode title says it all. Joseph Stanek had no idea what he was in for when he reached out to Bob Bonnett from the United States Department of Energy's Savannah River Site to wrangle an employee of theirs for an interview on the North Augusta On Top podcast. Listen as he meets Freddie Grimm for the first time over the phone in this interview, and I guarantee that by the end of the episode, you'll want to be Freddie Grimm when you grow up (even if you're grown already. No one is immune to his awesomeness.). Freddie Grimm would an exemplary role model for anyone, even Oprah and Mother Teresa, and just wait until you hear how he answers the six final questions at the end of his interview segment. Freddie has worked for the US Department of Energy for nearly four decades in a number of business management roles. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors with North Augusta Forward. All proceeds from Episode 02's product sales will benefit North Augusta Forward's mission to improve the quality of life in North Augusta. Main topics include: an overview of the history of the Savannah River Site (narrated in true "Joseph Stanek" style with music, sound effects, and plucky banter), North Augusta's municipal government and city management, North Augusta's Greeneway Trail, the Barbara S. Greene Bluebird Trail, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, and and the Savannah River National Laboratory. Mayor Briton Williams provides the North Augusta Moment for this episode, rounding out a more powerful podcast episode about leadership than we ever thought was possible. It doesn't get any better than this. Links: North Augusta On Top Shop – your one-stop-shop for North Augusta gifts, where proceeds from Episode 02's product sales benefit North Augusta Forward, whose mission to improve the quality of life in North Augusta comes to fruition through their Friends of the Greeneway, Leadership North Augusta, and Downtown Revitalization initiatives.North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page – Like, share, comment, and leave a review! This podcast will only be successful if our community takes advantage of it!North Augusta Forward WebsiteSavannah River Site’s WebsiteSavannah River Site’s Educational Outreach ProgramsBob Bonnett's "Get On the Bus Tour" of the Savannah River Site Joseph’s Favorite Products from Episode 02: Men's "Walkin' the Greeneway" Athletic ShoesWomen's "Walkin the Greeneway" Athletic ShoesUnisex North Augusta Forward Embroidered Packable JacketSodium Scandium Soft-Style T-Shirt (Get it? Sodium Scandium = Na Sc = North Augusta, South Carolina... perfect gifts for science nerds!)North Augusta Forward Mug (check it out, it's beautiful)Azaleas of North Augusta Sticker Sheet North Augusta On Top is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP.

Welcome to the first official episode of North Augusta On Top! Host Joseph Stanek introduces listeners to the podcast’s unique format: each episode benefits a different charitable industry in North Augusta to help support the city’s burgeoning growth. To begin the series, he takes listeners on a journey through North Augusta’s rich history, starting with a discovery of his own that will go down in the history books from now on. Local historian Mr. Milledge Murray from the North Augusta Arts & Heritage Center joins the podcast to provide listeners with a timeline of events and valuable insights from the Augusta metropolitan area’s past. Main topics include the Augusta National Exposition of 1888, North Augusta founder James U. Jackson, the ill-fated Hampton Terrace Hotel, North Augusta’s early brush with fame as the city that was almost “Hollywood”, North Augusta’s once-famous swimming attractions (including the opulent North Augusta Natatorium), and more. This is a philanthropic podcast the world has never seen. Proceeds from Episode 01's product sales will be collected into the North Augusta On Top Historical Preservation Fund, to be used toward projects that preserve North Augusta's landmarks and cultural history.   Links: The North Augusta On Top Shop – your one-stop-shop for North Augusta gifts, where proceeds from Episode 01's product sales benefit the North Augusta On Top Historical Preservation Fund, to help support efforts in keeping North Augusta’s history alive and well far into the future.The North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page – Like, share, comment, and leave a review! This podcast will only be successful if our community takes advantage of it!The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta’s Website Joseph Stanek's favorite products from Episode 01: North Augusta Natatorium Premium Beach TowelMing Yat Bento BoxB.C. Davenport's Bento BoxPalmetto Lodge Jigsaw Puzzle North Augusta On Top is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP.

IT’S TIME FOR NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO HAVE A MOMENT. Join host Joseph Stanek in this eight-episode limited podcast series as he activates his hometown of North Augusta, South Carolina, for a much deserved cultural reawakening. Episode 00 offers listeners a peek into Joseph's career as a professional singer, television producer, and philanthropic entrepreneur, and explains how this podcast can lead the city of North Augusta into a new era of prosperity.  Links: North Augusta On Top Shop - proceeds from Episode 00's products benefit education in North Augusta - details explained in a major announcement in Ep. 08.North Augusta On Top on Facebook Page - Like it! Send a message if you are a potential sponsor or for inquiries about private coachings.Joseph Stanek's Portfolio - See what your host has been up to after 19 years away from North Augusta."The Music of the Night" "North Augusta Moment" Submission Instructions: Like the North Augusta On Top Facebook Page.Using your phone, iPad, or Android device, open your Facebook Messenger app and create a new conversation with North Augusta On Top.Locate the voice message icon, usually next to the text entry box. It looks like a microphone. If you don't see a microphone, open the bracket that gives you additional options (camera, photo, etc.) - you should see the microphone there.Once you're in a quiet place, hold your device's microphone 6-12 inches from your mouth and tap the microphone icon.Begin with, "Hi, my name is _________, and this is my North Augusta Moment."Then tell a story. Take your time. It can be about anything, as long as it took place in North Augusta, South Carolina. Be descriptive. Give us all the details. (For example... Where are you taking us, and at what point in time? What was the weather like? What were you wearing? Describe your surroundings. Who's there? Describe your emotions throughout the story. How did this moment impact your life? Etc.) An ideal submission would be 3-5 minutes long.Tap "Send"! Joseph's Favorite Products from Episode 00: North Augusta Luxury Candle Collection (Savannah River Lullaby, Brick Bond Waterlily, Cashmere at the Hampton Terrace, and It's a Great Day to be a North Augustan)"We Like it On Top" Garden and House Banners (black & gold, garnet & black, orange & purple)Wine Tote Bags (black/gold, black/garnet, orange/purple)Bougie North Augusta Can Holder"Chillin' in North Augusta" Insulated Wine Tumbler North Augusta On Top is presented by TourdeFierce.VIP.