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June is busy in a good way, and we’re here to share those ways with you!  We even talk about the Dan Tyminski Band appearing at this year's Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree next month.

We sit down with Kathy Hendrixson from the Justin Potter Library to get the scoop on the 2026 Summer Reading Program and upcoming community events, alongside Leah Gregory, Engineering Clerk at DTC Communications, who pulls back the curtain on...

We’re kicking off May with big news for your devices and a look back at our legacy.

We start the show with DTC CEO Kasey Krueger as he introduces a major addition to our services: Trilight Mobile. As our 75th Anniversary celebration continues, we’re proud to premiere a special commemorative video featuring our CEO and all ten members of the DTC Board of Directors. Then, we sit down with DTC Network Administrator Chris Y...

Help your vision be the best it can be.

We welcome David and Hunter Foutch with Foutch Eye Care in Smithville for their insight about your eyesight. Following that, Mindy Griffith of DTC talks about what it means to be the Regulatory & Accounting Specialist at a cooperative as DTC’s celebration of 75 Years continue.

Ever wonder about Airplane mode on your phone?  Justin breaks it down simply with The Tech Translator.

We’ve got even more to celebrate than just starting the new year.

2026 is a very special year for DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (DTC Communications) because it marks the 75th Year in business.  We take a retrospective look at how life has changed since those early years, as well as where things are today.  Join us for fun interviews with DTC’s Chief Executive Officer Kasey Krueger, as well as Construction Coord...

The end of the year is near, which must mean that Christmas time is here.

We start this special Christmas episode by pulling some serious strings so we could welcome the guest who has traveled the farthest for our podcast…Santa Claus from the North Pole!  Then we speak with Bill Gash to learn about the amazing supportive mission and helping opportunities of Live and Let Live in Smithville.

Of course we still have plenty...

Thanksgiving is near, and we’re thankful for this month’s collection of guests.

Up first this month is an extremely informative wellness visit from Dr. Melanie Cripps, DC with Carthage Family Chiropractic.Plus we have a return visit by Beth McCrary & RJ Palhegyi with the Arts Center of Cannon County to share their constantly updating list of fun events.

Justin’s Tech Tips is full of timely tidbits to help you ...

The leaves are changing very soon, so it’s a great time to talk about how opinionated folks are about pumpkin flavors :-)

We start our interviews for this episode with space saving ideas from Stan Vaught of Lascassas Self Storage.After that, Zac Tucker and his student crew from Cannon County High School talk about their fun work in the Advertising and Public Relations curriculum.You can even check out their new podcast called...

Friday Night Lights return and we’ve got tips to keep you connected with the action.

Podcast guest Angie Basham with Flower Occasions in Woodbury talks about helping you show others that you care.Then we discuss the importance of accurate bookkeeping and sound financial advice with Josh Tramel of Tramel CPA Group in Smithville .

Plus new AI technology news and tech tips all about making the most of podcasts in your daily lif...

The summer heat continues, so maybe a few of our tips can cool you down.

We talk about the advantages of locally sourced food with Clark and Shara Adcock of C&S Farms in Smithville. Then, Ron Knopp and Betsy Smith with Town & Lake Realty & Auction in Smithville share priceless tips that could help you buy or sell your home.

Tech tips within this episode concentrate on taking control of your health by using technology t...

What are your favorite 4th of July foods?We list many of your tasty favorites.

Chad Flatt of Music City Toys & Collectibles in Watertown describes his fun business specializing in vintage and modern toys. Plus, we talk vehicle shopping and service with Leslie Myers of Galaxy Ford in Smithville.

And since we’re already talking cars, Justin gives us a glimpse of the technology landscape in automobiles today.

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Where has the time gone!? The month of May is already upon us.

Michael Kilgore from Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville, TN joins us for this exciting episode.The camp does so much for so many, and we can’t wait to share it with you.Michael also introduces us to Patty Jackson, one of the amazing residents of the Sing for Joy Widows’ Homes that are also on the camp premises.

We then share in some fun technology updat...

It’s almost time for all of the great April events, like Easter…and even Arbor Day!

For this episode, we want things to look great for you.So, we start with a fun conversation with Roger and Kayla Hindman of Roger Hindman Body Shop in Woodbury and learn how to get your vehicle looking its best.After that, we focus on helping your body look and feel its best with expert help from Tyler and Caroline Cantrell from Vitalit...

Spring time is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about those home improvement projects.

We welcome Chris Ferrari with Hamilton Hardware of Watertown to talk about their convenient and helpful hardware store. Then we change gears to hear from Martha Hinton at the Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County about their mission to help families in Smith and surrounding counties.

Justin sheds some ligh...

Super Bowl time is here, and AI keeps shaking things up in the tech sector.

After having fun talking about the upcoming Super Bowl LIX, we speak with Holly Rose of #holly’s about her exciting boutique in Carthage, TN. Then, Jennifer Sykes from Infinity Athletics in Smithville, TN stops by to chat about tumbling, cheer, and more.

Pick and choose those phone notifications so life isn’t so stressful with some insight from ...

It’s the time of year for cranking up the heat and cooking for family.

With that in mind, we speak with Donny Green of the DeKalb County Fire Department for safety tips around Christmas time, and to catch up on their selfless hard work year round!Then, Jennifer White stops by to share with us about all the fun being had at the Alexandria Activity Center.

Justin’s Tech Tips explains the value of digital reminders, especi...