
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Ryan Thackray, Director of Development at Community Foundation of Greenville, an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those in GVL county...


Greenville, SC is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and to call home - from its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each week, tune in as I walk and talk on Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail, that runs 22 miles through the heart of downtown, and ask our guests why they decided to make the Upstate their home and how that has impacted them.
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Signup to Generate a PitchGreenville, SC is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and to call home - from its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Recent episodes include "On the Trail with: Community Foundation of Greenville" (28 October 2026, 26 minutes), "On the Trail with: Mill Village Ministries" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "On the Trail with: Upstate Spine and Sport" (14 October 2026, 27 minutes).
The Upstate Trail Talks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes.
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This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Ryan Thackray, Director of Development at Community Foundation of Greenville, an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those in GVL county...

Episode #168
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the founder of Mill Village Ministries, Dan Weidenbenner to talk about wide range of ways the organization helps those in needs in our community. The 4...

Episode #167
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dr. David Jolson, co-founder of Upstate Spine and Sport where he talks about getting from clients from "pain to performance." David and Upstate Spine and Sport...

Episode #166
This week on The Upstate Trail Talk, Griffin takes a walk through the Town of Pendleton with it's mayor, Dr. Sarah Stokowski. Sarah shares some incredible stories about Pendleton as well as what inspired her to run for...

Episode #165
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Drake Bagwell, President of OOBE Apparel Design group based here in Greenville! As a 30 year old company, OOBE has designed branded apparel for many prominent...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sara Grambach, CEO of Greenville Center for Creative Arts. Sara recently came back to her hometown to lead GCCA after spending most of her career in New...

Episode #163
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Tommy Lenz, guitarist for the Upstate-based band, Rad Dad! Tommy shares about how this group of dads started playing music together which has since grown to...

Episode #162
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by President of United Ministries, Lizzie Bebber, to talk about the incredible work that the organization does in our community! Also, be sure to check out their...

Episode #161
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we are back on the trail for the second time with Jen Moreau to talk about one of our favorite events of the year: Indie Craft Parade! Jen shares what attendees can expect this year...

Episode #160
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by National Geographic Photographer and Executive Director of Naturaland Trust, Mac Stone! Mac shares how his love of photography and the outdoors has taken him...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Lauren Luneckas, CEO of The Children's Museum of the Upstate. Lauren shares how her career in the golf industry brought her to the Upstate and about the impact...

Episode #158
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin talks all things history with Joshua West, founder of Thread and Trace Consulting! Joshua talks about how he helps his clients discover their own family history as well as...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Felicia Sciortino, physical therapist and owner of Endurance Ally. Felicia talks about how running injuries in college helped her find her own passion for...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Nicole Shannon, artist and founder of Create Potential, for the next episode in collaboration with TOWN Magazine! Nicole shares her story of finding Greenville...

Episode #155
This week on The Upstat Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sutton Barrow, owner of Made Four: A Lagree studio. Sutton shares about discovering Lagree workout classes while living in Nashville, how it's impacted her life...

Episode #154
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by best friends, business partners, former Clemson Tiger kickers, and founders of PK Capital - Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel! Christian and Greg's story for...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jasmine Murphy, owner and founfing principal of Atelier Design and Development. Jasmine shares her unique perspective coming from both an architectural design...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Austyn McGroarty, Executive Chef of the Greenville Drive, for the first episode in collaboration with TOWN Magazine! Austyn shares his story growing up in the...

Episode #151
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jessica Martino, founder of The Harmonized Nest, a home organization business that will change how you think about your home! Jessica talks about working for...

Episode #150
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin celebrates the 150th episode with Ricardo Pereira, founder of Due South Coffee Roasters! Growing up in Brazil, Ricardo brings his unique perspective of the coffee industry...
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