VIE Book Club

S3 Ep3: A Lifetime in Live Music

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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

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S3 Ep2: Honoring a Female Aviation Legend

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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

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S3 Ep1: More Than A Meal

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:40:33 +0000

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!

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

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S2 Ep11: Lights. Camera. Action. Storytelling Through Film

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.

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Instagram: @redfishfilmfest and @redfish.foundation
Website: RedfishFilmFest.com

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S2 Ep10: The Gift of Gab: A Chat with Spirited Storytellers

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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!

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Instagram: @surelymad
Website: chefjimshirley.com/

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S2 Ep9: Kindred Spirits Talk All Things Publishing

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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!

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Instagram: @arlonjay
Website: arlonjay.com

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S2 Ep8: Creating Community One Book at a Time

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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!

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

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S2 Ep7: Tackling Life Through Gratitude with The Widowed Dancer

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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

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Instagram: @sealionbryan

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S2 Ep6: Special Crossover Episode - VIE Speaks x VIE Book Club

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Join us in this special crossover episode as Lisa Marie Burwell, Editor-in-Chief of VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul podcast, sits down with Jordan Staggs, Editor at VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Book Club podcast. This episode invites listeners to take an exclusive look inside VIE’s vibrant history and rejoice in key moments that built the brand and created 16 years of legacy. Learn about the origins of VIE’s publishing days through its parent company, The Idea Boutique®, from creating Sister Schubert’s cookbook to a poetry collection by William E. Wade, and the process of creating The Seaside Style® coffee-table book. The Seaside Style® book spotlights Daryl Rose Davis’s perspective and creativity as she and her husband, Robert Davis, pioneered the New Urbanist town of Seaside, Florida, and intentionally curated each store there. Then, dive into VIE’s luxury coffee-table books, HOME and COOK, which celebrate the local interior design, architecture, and culinary creatives in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, (also known as 30A) and its surrounding areas. Jordan shares her experience speaking with diverse authors on the first season of the VIE Book Club podcast and her recent experience interviewing songwriter Patrick Davis and attending Songwriters in Paradise in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Each of these projects have been penned or podcasted with the intention of service and capturing the unique essence of each person and brand VIE works with. It all goes back to storytelling with heart and soul.

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PURCHASE COOK - COCKTAILS. CUISINE. CULTURE by VIE
PURCHASE HOME - INSPIRATIONS FOR HOME AND LIFE by VIE

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S1 Ep5: Emerald Coast Storytellers Take the Mic

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Since the most ancient civilizations, humans have had the innate desire to tell stories. Our spoken and written languages have become vehicles not only for communication but also for documenting history, entertaining, and creating connections with others. Music, poetry, and artful prose captivate the mind and evoke feelings like nothing else can. We all have a story to tell, and Emerald Coast Storytellers, based along the sparkling Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida, has created a platform for anyone to share their words with the community.

Check out this full episode wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about the founders of Emerald Coast Storytellers, Kristy Holditch and Ali Diamond, as they share more about this idea they had to share stories with each other and how it has been received by the amazing 30A creative community.

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CONNECT WITH EMERALD COAST STORYTELLERS
Instagram: @emeraldcoaststorytellers | @alilydiamond | @kristyerin10
Website: www.emeraldcoaststorytellers.com

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S1 Ep4: Debut Novelist Suzy Accola Pens Janie Blue

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

VIE Book Club host Jordan Staggs sat down with debut author Suzy Accola to catch up on all things life, travel, and writing on this episode of VIE Book Club. Suzy Accola is one of the authors in The Idea Boutique’s publishing stable, and she recently released her first novel, Janie Blue, a romantic thriller that weaves a tangled web of lies, intrigue, and murder throughout the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas, and the Pacific Northwest. It's sure to keep you on your toes with every turn of the page! Tune into this episode wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about how Suzy found her love for writing as a cathartic experience after enduring several hardships, which ultimately became her inspiration for Janie Blue!

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CONNECT WITH SUZY
Instagram: @janiebluebook
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S1 Ep3: Rev Your Engines! Autophiles Celebrate Cars of 30A

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Ready, set, read! The Cars of 30A coffee-table book released in 2021 celebrates gorgeous automobiles of all makes and models, linked by their owners' connection to the beach communities along Scenic Highway 30-A in Northwest Florida. This affluent area attracts collectors of everything from vintage cars to exotics, beach buggies, unique customs, and more. Cars of 30A founder Davis Brackett joins host Jordan Staggs on this episode of VIE Book Club to talk about the stories in the book, its development, and the second annual Cars of 30A show. Read more in VIE's November 2021 Issue!

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CONNECT WITH DAVIS
Instagram: @carsof30A
Website: carsof30A.com

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S1 Ep2: Literati Convene for the Annual Charleston Literary Festival

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

For the past several years, creatives worldwide have gathered in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, to share great novels, poetry, journalism, and conversations with like-minded individuals and celebrated storytellers. Sarah Moriarty, a Dublin native who became the Charleston Literary Festival's executive director this year, joins VIE Book Club host Jordan Staggs to discuss what's happening during the 2023 festival, taking place across venues in Charleston November 3–12. From authors including Rebecca Makkai and Margaret Atwood to Charleston's first Poet Laureate, programming in conjunction with the new International African American Museum, and more, patrons are sure to be educated and entranced as the esteemed panelists speak to the theme of "Embrace the Conversation."

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CONNECT WITH SARAH MORIARTY
Instagram: @charlestonlitfest | @sarahmoriartyparty
Website: https://www.charlestonliteraryfestival.com/

S1 Ep1: Storytelling with Photographer David Yarrow

VIE Book Club - A Podcast — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

As an eighteen-year-old with a camera and a love of sports, the last thing on David Yarrow's mind was that his creative journey would one day lead him to become one of the most successful commercial photographers in the world. His compelling, often black-and-white images have graced thousands of walls, galleries, magazine covers, and advertising campaigns. Still, starting out, he says photography was \"a way to attend as many sporting events as possible and even to be paid to be there. The crowds, the news, the passion. I loved sport as a teenager, and the camera gave me the excuse to justify the addiction.\" Although he studied business and accounting at university, photography—and the travel experiences and stories he accumulated while shooting events—was waiting in the wings for Yarrow to reach the point that would launch his fine-art career. His work, he says, is a celebration of storytelling and authenticity.

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CONNECT WITH DAVID YARROW
Instagram: @davidyarrow
Website: https://davidyarrow.photography/