The Southern Shmooze is your inside look at Atlanta’s local businesses, neighborhoods, and the people who keep the city running. Hosted by Grant Wallace, founder of The Southern Shmooze , this podcast features real conversations with local business owners, creatives, and neighbors—covering everything from home services and entrepreneurship to community stories and everyday life in Atlanta. Grant also owns local businesses including Grantlanta Lawn (landscaping) and Peace of Mind Recycling , giving him a deep passion for supporting small businesses across the city. Whether you’re a business owner looking to talk inside baseball or a homeowner trying to find your next trusted service provider, this podcast is for you. Join the community: Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze Directory : thesouthernshmooze.com New episodes weekly. Art by local ATL artist BlackCatTips and theme song provided by The Winter Sounds
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Contact path
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Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Southern Shmooze is your inside look at Atlanta’s local businesses, neighborhoods, and the people who keep the city running. Hosted by Grant Wallace, founder of The Southern Shmooze, this podcast features real conversations with local business owners, creatives, and neighbors, covering everything from home services and entrepreneurship to community stories and everyday life in Atlanta.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 20 | Jean Carlos, Pastry Chef" (21 October 2026, 46 minutes), "Ep. 18 | Ester Shamba - Gratitwood" (17 September 2026, 61 minutes), and "Ep. 17 | Liliana Bakhtiari - Atlanta City Councilmember" (10 September 2026, 35 minutes).
The Southern Shmooze publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for The Southern Shmooze is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Southern Shmooze requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Southern Shmooze's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Southern Shmooze are Business & Management Consulting and Cleaning, Pest Control & Landscaping. The Southern Shmooze has a business audience.
The Southern Shmooze is a business show with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #20
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with his good friend Jean Carlos, a talented Brazilian pastry...
Episode #18
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Ester Shamba , founder of Gratitwood , to talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, community, and the story behind the business she’s built. Ester’s work...
Episode #17
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with longtime friend and Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari . Grant and Liliana have known each other for about 15 years, long before City Hall entered...
Episode #16
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Molly Berg , who helps small businesses navigate the rapidly changing and often confusing world of artificial intelligence. Even though this episode was...
Episode #15
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Mark Sayers , a local entrepreneur who somehow keeps finding new businesses to get involved with. Mark is the owner of Discount Junk Removal , helping...
Episode #14
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Grant. Yes, there are two Grants. We promise you'll figure out who's talking. Grant Wallace joins the show to talk about the unconventional path that led him...
Episode #13
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Jacob Fuchs of Frazer Roofing. They discuss what it takes to build a trusted roofing company, the importance of quality workmanship, and what homeowners...
Episode #12
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Raul McCoy, owner of Safety 1st Electrical Services. They discuss what it takes to build a trusted electrical company, the importance of quality workmanship...
Episode #11
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Savannah, founder of Halo House. They talk about creating beautiful, intentional spaces that truly feel like home, the power of thoughtful interior design...
Episode #10
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Charlie Mancini , founder of C. Grain Furniture . They talk about the art of handcrafted furniture, what goes into building heirloom-quality pieces, and why...
Episode #9
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Ben Morris, owner of Rescue Restoration of Atlanta. They talk about what it takes to restore homes and businesses after water damage, fire damage, mold...
Episode #8
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Bentley Hudgins. They talk about grass-roots community organizing, human rights, the power of standing up for our neighbors, and how everyday people can make...
Episode #7
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Taylor Schultz of Native Scapes. They talk about sustainable landscaping, native plants, creating beautiful outdoor spaces that support local ecosystems, and...
Episode #6
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Brendon Ford of YourHandymanAtlanta.com . They talk about the world of handyman work, home repairs, what goes into delivering reliable service, how Brendon...
Episode #5
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Colton of Old Pine Decks. They talk about the world of deck building, screen-in porches, what goes into creating beautiful outdoor spaces, how Colton got...
Episode #4
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Ashton Walker of FOCUS Atlanta—who also leads Loaves & Fishes , a local soup kitchen serving the Atlanta community by feeding, clothing, and supporting the...
Episode #3
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Michelle Parravani of Designing with Less, an Atlanta-based professional organizer helping homeowners simplify their spaces and create more functional...
Episode #2
In this episode of The Southern Shmooze , Grant sits down with Lane Thurman of ESO Projects, an Atlanta-based builder focused on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and custom residential work. They talk about...
Episode #1
In this first episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Forrest Smith of Smith Home Services, a local Atlanta handyman helping homeowners tackle everything from small repairs to bigger home projects. They...
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