Where and Why

Conversations about the origin stories of Savannah's "newsmakers." It begins with the question: "Where were you born?" and ends with "Why?"

Where and Why is a society podcast hosted by Dan Suwyn & Garrett Zajac, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Suwyn & Garrett Zajac hosts Where and Why, a society show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Ep. 25: Ray Ellis

  Jul 21, 202649 minS3

  Ray Ellis has always loved to sing. He was a middle school and high school choral teacher and the music director at Asbury Church. He is a singer, actor, voice-over specialist and is well-known in community theater, most recently starring in "The Story of My Life.” So when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, it shook his world .... for a moment … and then he just got up and started fighting back. Most notably he made contact with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and raised more than $10,000 from his latest performance, in which he and is co-lead both had Parkinson's. Now, he is working with his friends at Asbury to bring "Dance for Parkinson's" to the community. Dance for Parkinson's will be 10:30am, Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22. For more information, contact Ray at rellis101@gmail.com . This has been Where & Why – conversations about the origin stories, the latest interests, and the definition of success for Savannah's super heroes. It was recorded at Montimello on (TaLayHee) Talahi Island, GA - halfway between Savannah and the Sea. It is produced by Garrett Zajac for ZipZap Media and is a project of EBS Brain - where we study the Human Intelligence behind success. You can find out more at ebsbrain.com . Join the conversation!

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  Episode #24

  Ep. 24: Roger Smith

  Jul 8, 202644 minS3

  Welcome to Where & Why, the podcast that asks the question: How does location inform mission? Today, we're in conversation with Roger Smith, a native Savannian, and the founder and director of The Learning Center, the premiere lifelong learning program in Coastal Georgia. Next year, the Center will celebrate its 20th year as part of Senior Citizens, Inc. His resume reveals his deep ties to Savannah and the region - from teaching at Savannah Christian to museum educator at the Massie School to his time with the Georgia Historical Society. But it all started at the old St. Joseph’s Hospital downtown ... The interviews on Where & Why are done by award-winning news editor Dan Suwyn and come to you from the banks of Turners Creek on Talahi Island, Georgia. They are produced by Garrett Zajac for Zip Zap Productions. For more information, go to ebsbrain.com and click on the Where & Why logo. There you can find the 25 conversation partner podcasts we've done so far and suggest new ones. Join the conversation!

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  Episode #23

  Ep. 23: Cecilia Arango

  Mar 31, 202640 minS3

  <p>Our conversation today is with Cecilia Arango, the host of TEDx Savannah on May 15 of this year, her second time bringing continuity to a program whose purpose is to showcase a broad range of ideas - each of which is powerful and potentially impactful. </p><p>That same description could be applied to Arango herself. She is the synthesis of many good ideas, to which she brings energy and optimism.</p><p>Her day job is marketing manager for Thomas & Hutton Engineering. But her resume reads like a model for community involvement</p><p>Join the conversation!</p>

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  Episode #22

  Ep. 22: Amy Paige Condon

  Mar 11, 202639 minS3

  <p>Thank you for downloading Where & Why, the Savannah podcast that surfaces the origin stories of newsmakers and asks them to define what success looks like to them. </p><p>Our conversation this time is with Amy Paige Condon, the former editor of the Savannah Morning News, the co-author of roots-driven cook books, and founder of the Refinery Writing Studio, a creative writing space for both emerging and established writers who come together to study craft and sharpen their skills.</p><p>Amy's story is of a talent nurtured by teachers and fed by her own focus and drive. </p><p>...

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  Episode #21

  Ep. 21: Lulu the Giant

  Feb 3, 202637 minS3

  <p>We're back for another season of Where & Why, the podcast that surfaces the origin stories of local heroes and asks them to define what success looks like to them. </p><p>Just a quick reminder, Dan has Parkinson’s disease, which sometimes slurs his words but doesn’t slow him down.</p><p>Our first guest this season is Rachael Shaner, leader of the Folk/Blues/Punk band, Lulu the Giant. She is the answer to the question, “Can you be a rock star when you grow up?”</p><p>Rachael is a singular talent and a thoughtful leader in a mess...

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