Episodes

  • Episode 8: The Aug. 1 Election

    Episode 8: The Aug. 1 Election
    Jul 18 2024
    In the second episode of our second season — and our eighth episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka to discuss this week’s cover package, which is all about the state, federal and local elections on Aug. 1. Aside from one Metro Nashville Public Schools board seat, the Davidson County general elections are all but decided, so we spend most of the episode discussing the state and federal primaries — including the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat, Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for his seat in the Republican primary, a competitive Democratic primary for state House District 60 and more.

    Follow Eli on Twitter/X (@ejmotycka), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!
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    31 mins
  • Episode 7: Second Avenue Reckons With History

    Episode 7: Second Avenue Reckons With History
    Jul 5 2024
    The Nashville Scene Podcast is back for Season 2! In the first episode of our second season — and our seventh episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene/Nashville Post reporter Hannah Herner and Nashville Scene/The News reporter and photographer Hamilton Matthew Masters to discuss our June 27 cover story, “Turning the Corner: Second Avenue Reckons With History.” In the episode, we discuss the 2020 Christmas Day bombing of Second Avenue and its long-term impact, as well as the rebuilding efforts currently underway in the area. We also get into longtime locals’ fond memories of the historic downtown neighborhood.

    Follow Hannah Herner on Twitter and Instagram (@hannah_herner and @hannah_herner) and Hamilton Matthew Masters on Twitter and Instagram (@formvscontent and @hamiltonmattmasters). Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). You can stream our latest episode below or via the YouTube embed above, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!
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    20 mins
  • Episode 6: The Other Nashville

    Episode 6: The Other Nashville
    May 3 2024
    In the sixth episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast, co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers speak with contributor Brittney McKenna about the third and final installment in her three-part series, “The Other Nashville.” Over the past year, Brittney has checked in with members of Nashville’s unhoused community — as well as outreach workers like The Beat’s Darrin Bradbury — to find out what life is like for our neighbors who don’t have reliable housing. Look back at the first and second parts of Brittney’s series as well. Also in this episode, we talk to Scene arts editor Laura Hutson Hunter about some of Nashville’s most exciting visual artists, including Grace Hall and Tara Dugger.

    Follow Brittney McKenna on Twitter/X (@brittneymckenna), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers), and follow Laura Hutson Hunter on Instagram (@laurahutsonhunter).
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    26 mins
  • Episode 5: Tennessee’s 2024 Legislative Session

    Episode 5: Tennessee’s 2024 Legislative Session
    Apr 18 2024
    In the fifth episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast, co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers speak with staff reporters Hannah Herner, Kelsey Beyeler and Hamilton Matthew Masters about this year’s session of the Tennessee General Assembly. As the legislative session winds toward its close, we speak about bills that have been filed related to abortion, education, vaccines, culture-war issues, immigration and more. You can follow along with the Scene’s ongoing legislative reporting at this link, and stay tuned for much more.

    Follow Hannah Herner on Twitter and Instagram (@hannah_herner and @hannah_herner), Kelsey Beyeler on Twitter (@kelsey_beyeler) and Hamilton Matthew Masters on Twitter and Instagram (@formvscontent and @hamiltonmattmasters). Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!
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    24 mins
  • Episode 4: Vanderbilt Student Protests

    Episode 4: Vanderbilt Student Protests
    Apr 4 2024
    In the fourth episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast, co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers speak with staff reporters Kelsey Beyeler and Eli Motycka about ongoing protests at Vanderbilt University. As we’ve covered heavily in recent weeks, pro-Palestinian activism on campus this semester has been met with bureaucratic opposition. That came to a head in late March, when a sit-in at Kirkland Hall led to student arrests and suspensions, and even the arrest of our own reporter, Eli. (Eli ultimately faced no charges and was released within a matter of hours.) Chancellor Daniel Diermeir continues to face mounting pressure from students, faculty, local lawmakers and members of the community who say the school’s response has been “excessive and punitive.”

    We dive into all that and much more in this week’s episode. Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers).
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    23 mins
  • Episode 3: Death Row Welcomes You

    Episode 3: Death Row Welcomes You
    Mar 15 2024
    The third episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast is another two-parter. In our opening segment, co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers speak with former Scene reporter — and current Nashville Banner reporter — Steven Hale about his book Death Row Welcomes You: Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber. Out March 26, Death Row Welcomes You centers on the community of advocates Hale met during his time covering Tennessee’s spate of executions from 2018 to 2020. Also in this episode we talk to Scene contributor Brittney McKenna about her cover story on Kacey Musgraves’ brand-new fifth record, Deeper Well, out today via Interscope/MCA Nashville. Follow Steven Hale on Twitter/X (@iamstevenhale), follow Brittney McKenna on Twitter/X (@brittneymckenna), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers).

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    39 mins
  • Episode 2: Police Surveillance

    Episode 2: Police Surveillance
    Feb 29 2024
    How much surveillance power will Nashville give its police? What’s a license plate reader? What’s Fusus? How much are Nashvillians already being watched?

    In the second episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast — co-hosted by Scene editor-in-chief D. Patrick Rodgers and Deep Dish Conversations host Jerome Moore — staff reporter Eli Motycka joins us to talk about this week’s cover story. In his story — “Technical Difficulties: How Much Surveillance Power Will Nashville Give Its Police?” — Eli explores three forms of technology in particular: Fusus-integrated video, license plate readers and ShotSpotter. It’s a great, in-depth read about an increasingly relevant topic. Also in this episode, we talk to associate editor Cole Villena about this week’s Scene Critics’ Picks. Among our choices for things to do over the next week is the Belcourt’s ongoing Best Picture Marathon, featuring all 10 of this year’s Best Picture nominees. Follow Cole on Instagram at @cole.villena, follow Eli on Twitter/X at @ejmotycka, and follow Jerome on Instagram at @jeromelmoore.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 1: Gatekeeping the Neighborhood

    Episode 1: Gatekeeping the Neighborhood
    Feb 15 2024
    What's a neighborhood association? Why do they form? How do they affect things like housing density and "quality of life"?

    In the first episode of the Nashville Scene Podcast — co-hosted by Scene editor-in-chief D. Patrick Rodgers and Deep Dish Conversations host Jerome Moore — contributor Nicole Williams joins us to speak about this week's cover story. In her story, "Gatekeeping the Neighborhood," Nicole dives into how neighborhood associations affect development in Nashville — in ways both good and bad. It's a great, informative read. Also in this episode, we discuss Nicole's Scene column, "On First Reading," and the messiness that took place at Nashville's most recent Metro Council meeting. Follow Nicole on X (aka Twitter) at @startleseasily.

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    27 mins