Episodes

  • S3 Ep3: A Lifetime in Live Music

    S3 Ep3: A Lifetime in Live Music
    Apr 28 2026

    Join us for this exciting interview as VIE Book Club host / VIE magazine editor, Jordan Staggs, speaks with musical artist manager and executive producer of Gulf Coast Jam, Rendy Lovelady.

    Rendy has shaped and molded the careers of artists across virtually every music genre, from Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac to Little Big Town and many more. With a career spanning multiple decades, he’s now focused more on event production, having headed up numerous successful music festivals.

    Rendy details his latest and greatest role in producing Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida—one of the region’s biggest music events, which is celebrating its 14th year coming up May 28–31, 2026, with headliners Riley Green, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, and Post Malone! He pulls back the curtain on what it takes to bring a festival of that scale to life, from gathering top artists and coordinating talent to managing massive crowds and ensuring every detail runs smoothly. He shares some behind-the-scenes realities, fun facts about favorite artists, and the payoff of creating an unforgettable experience for thousands of fans!

    Find your tickets for 2026 & 2027 here: gulfcoastjam.com

    CONNECT WITH RENDY:
    Instagram: @producerjam // @gulfcoastjam
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    36 mins
  • S3 Ep2: Honoring a Female Aviation Legend

    S3 Ep2: Honoring a Female Aviation Legend
    Sep 18 2025
    Join us in this exciting interview as VIE Book Club host / VIE magazine editor, Jordan Staggs, chats with filmmaker and creative Jessica Anderson.


    Jessica is a California native who moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in 2013. She has worked in marketing and social media management, where she ultimately gained her passion for storytelling and videography. She is the founder of That Girl Media, offering a range of services, including production, filming, editing, and photography, and works with companies across the Florida Panhandle and beyond. Her latest venture and passion project was producing and directing The Flight of Jackie Cochran, which combines rare archival footage, expert insights, and evocative performances to tell the story of a Northwest Florida aviation hero, Jackie Cochran. The film offers a compelling and timely portrait of a woman who defied limits in the WWII era, redefined gender roles in wartime, and broke flight speed records while never forgetting her lipstick. Jackie Cochran was one of the 20th century’s most influential aviators and played a critical role in establishing women’s place in military aviation.

    CONNECT WITH JESSICA:
    Instagram: @jploww // @flightofjackiecochran
    Website: thatgirl.media // jackiecochranfilm.com


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viespeaks // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
    Website: viemagazine.com


    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact lisa@viemagazine.com and jordan@viemagazine.com.
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    33 mins
  • S3 Ep1: More Than A Meal

    S3 Ep1: More Than A Meal
    Aug 26 2025
    Join us in this exciting interview as VIE Book Club host / VIE magazine editor, Jordan Staggs, chats with Chef Chris Infinger of Panama City, Florida.

    Chris, although his résumé might say chef, is a storyteller at heart. He weaves stories about food and tells tales through food. Growing up, Chris always knew he wanted to serve and take care of people. Cooking was an early passion of his, and he soon realized the hospitality industry offered numerous opportunities for creativity and fulfillment by taking care of others and crafting a narrative with each meal. He now hosts "Doing Dinner with Chef Chris" on National Public Radio. Each week, he plans a dinner party live on the air and then executes it later. If that wasn’t enough to fill his plate, Chris is a professor at Gulf Coast State College in the Culinary department. He aims to make an impact and improve his area through his students. Chris is also a big advocate for supporting your local farmers and fishermen, and even gives us the lowdown on which fruits and vegetables we should be eating each season! Bon appétit!


    CONNECT WITH CHRIS:
    Instagram: @chef_chris_i
    Website: wkgc.org/doing-dinner


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viespeaks // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
    Website: viemagazine.com


    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact lisa@viemagazine.com and jordan@viemagazine.com.
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    35 mins
  • S2 Ep11: Lights. Camera. Action. Storytelling Through Film

    S2 Ep11: Lights. Camera. Action. Storytelling Through Film
    Sep 17 2024
    Join us in this exciting interview as VIE Book Club host/VIE magazine editor Jordan Staggs chats with Kevin Elliott, founder of Redfish Film Fest, on all things documentaries, panels, keynotes, films, and more. With plans to be the premier documentary film fest in the Southeast, Redfish Film Fest celebrates the documentary art form while throwing fantastic events and parties for attendees. The inaugural weekend festival featured over ninety films in venues around Panama City, Florida, and next year promises even more! We loved hearing Kevin discuss his team's ideas and upcoming plans for Redfish Film Fest, so make sure to tune in for their next event coming April 24–27, 2025. Plus, learn more about Redfish Foundation, a new nonprofit that aims to bring world-class art and performances to Panama City, whose downtown area is bustling with creatives and business owners on a mission to revitalize their town for residents and visitors.

    For more information on Redfish Film Fest, visit www.RedfishFilmFest.com and follow @redfishfilmfest and @redfish.foundation on Instagram.


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viespeaks // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
    Website: viemagazine.com

    CONNECT WITH KEVIN:
    Instagram: @redfishfilmfest and @redfish.foundation
    Website: RedfishFilmFest.com

    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
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    41 mins
  • S2 Ep10: The Gift of Gab: A Chat with Spirited Storytellers

    S2 Ep10: The Gift of Gab: A Chat with Spirited Storytellers
    Aug 20 2024
    In this spirited interview, VIE Book Club host/VIE magazine editor Jordan Staggs chats with Madison Shirley, a gifted storyteller and the vice president of Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises, which owns and operates many restaurants along the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. As friends and fellow creatives, Madison and Jordan talk about the art of storytelling from a macro level as it relates to everything from Shakespeare to Star Wars, books to brand-building. Everyone has a story to tell, and we loved hearing Madison's and talking about all the stories being told through the food and atmosphere at her family's restaurants. Be sure to check them out whether you are a local or a visitor to the South Walton area!


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Book Club)
    Website: viemagazine.com

    CONNECT WITH MADISON:
    Instagram: @surelymad
    Website: chefjimshirley.com/


    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
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    41 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Kindred Spirits Talk All Things Publishing

    S2 Ep9: Kindred Spirits Talk All Things Publishing
    Aug 6 2024
    Aspiring novelists, this one's for you! On this episode of VIE Book Club, host and VIE editor Jordan Staggs sits down with special guest Arlon Jay Staggs to discuss all things writing. Why is writing important? How do published authors get their start? What happens after you finish writing your novel and want to publish it? These topics and many more arise as we get an inside look at Arlon's journey from lawyer to marketing copywriter to debut novelist of a Southern romantic comedy with a whimsical twist, "Leta Pearl's Love Biscuits." Keep up with him on social media so you'll know when it hits the bookstore shelves!


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
    Website: viemagazine.com

    CONNECT WITH ARLON:
    Instagram: @arlonjay
    Website: arlonjay.com


    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
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    28 mins
  • S2 Ep8: Creating Community One Book at a Time

    S2 Ep8: Creating Community One Book at a Time
    Jul 16 2024
    As the Downtown Social District of Panama City, Florida, sees revitalization thanks to dedicated locals and city officials, many new businesses have emerged. One of those is Bookish Boutique, a trendy and charming bookstore and gift shop with a mission to create community among the population of readers in Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast area and beyond. Owner Jenny Kelley joined VIE editor/VIE Book Club podcast host Jordan Staggs to talk about opening her store to rave reviews, fostering connections with other downtown businesses, supporting authors of all genres with book signings and other events, and much more. From tackling our TBR to examining BookTok and the rise in romantasy, rom-coms, and other recent book trends, this conversation is all about celebrating readers and the things they love. Stop by Bookish Boutique at 456 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida, to get your fix!


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Book Club)
    Website: viemagazine.com

    CONNECT WITH JENNY KELLEY:
    Instagram: @bookishboutiquellc
    Website: www.bookishboutiquellc.com

    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
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    33 mins
  • S2 Ep7: Tackling Life Through Gratitude with The Widowed Dancer

    S2 Ep7: Tackling Life Through Gratitude with The Widowed Dancer
    Jun 20 2024
    We had the pleasure of welcoming local author and marine biologist Bryan Martin to the set of VIE Book Club! Originally from Massachusetts, Bryan has lived around the US and now calls Panama City Beach home. Known as "Sea Lion Bryan" due to his love for the ocean and his experience training sea lions for aquatic centers and the U.S. military.


    In 2017, Bryan turned to Facebook to share his journey after the passing of his partner. This led to an opportunity with Soaring Spirits International, where he wrote for their blog and represented the LGBTQ community. Bryan compiled his heartfelt posts and additional insights into his self-published debut book, The Widowed Dancer, available on Amazon.


    Catch the full episode wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about Bryan's incredible story. Follow him on Instagram at @sealionbryan for updates and mark your calendars for his book signing on Saturday, June 22nd at Bookish Boutique!


    #VIEBookClub #SeaLionBryan #MarineBiologist #Author #TheWidowedDancer #LGBTQ #BookSigning #PanamaCityBeach #DowntownPanamaCity


    LET’S CONNECT:
    Instagram: @viebookclub // @viemagazine
    YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
    Website: viemagazine.com

    CONNECT WITH BRYAN MARTIN
    Instagram: @sealionbryan


    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com
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    24 mins