Go Atlanta
Listen every Thursday as AJC Arts and Entertainment Editor Shane Harrison, along with Food, Dining, and Living Editor Ligaya Figueres, and Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho introduce you to the most interesting people, places, and things to do in and around Atlanta. It's the podcast that helps you get ready for the weekend!
Episodes
July 20, 2023 • 54 mins
In this final episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, AJC’s Bo Emerson catches up with riverkeeper Sally Bethea as she reflects on her 20 years of river conservation stories. You’ll also hear how new laws have put a damper on drag shows across the country and what drag performers in Atlanta are doing about it.
As expected in last week’s episode, SAG-AFTRA union members are walking the picket lines, large...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, The AJC’s Olivia Wakim talks about the audience’s reaction when Tom Cruise greeted the audience at Tuesday night’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” screening.
Meanwhile, a possible historic double strike is looming. Hear how the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike could effectively ...
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July 6, 2023 • 39 mins
If you grew up in Atlanta, you may remember the children’s TV show, “Officer Don and The Popeye Club”. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we remember the iconic host, Don Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 93.
Rodney Ho has the latest on the changes at Turner Classic Movies and the commitment Warner Bros. Discovery are making to the network. Plus, hear about the CNN show, "See It...
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June 29, 2023 • 36 mins
It's not too early to start thinking about your Independence Day plans. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, hear about events, parades, and celebrations starting as early as this weekend.
Hear about the amazing career of ‘The Migrant Chef’ who is famous in Mexico after being deported from Atlanta.
Rodney Ho talks about Dunwoody’s own Ryan Seacrest being named successor to Pat Sajak ...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, Ligaya Figueras takes you to Georgia’s newest luxury hotel, which is in a town most people have never heard of.
AJC reporter Bo Emerson will discuss the changes coming to the leadership of the Alliance Theater.
And Yvonne Zusel will introduce you to Buckhead’s newest Japanese Steakhouse.
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June 15, 2023 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Ligaya Figueras has the news about who will soon be occupying the former Cold Beer space on the Eastside BeltLine. Yvonne Zusel has a ton of beer news this week, including the opening of a new brewery in Atlanta coming later this year.
Atlanta’s own Killer Mike has a new album coming out this week. It’s his first solo album in over a decade.
Plus,...
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June 8, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains the ouster of CNN chief Chris Licht after a brief and rocky run at the 24-hour news network. Plus, and update on the recently vandalized Jurassic World’s planned reopening, and where things stand with the writers strike. Rodney also sits down with two actors and the director for the upcoming “Transformers” seq...
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The timeless music of Atlanta's Baby Rose charts a course for the future.
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige tells the story of acclaimed up-and-coming Atlanta musician, Baby Rose. DeAsia talks about her newest album and her upcoming show at Terminal West on June 4th.
Atlanta’s newest exhibition, Jurassic World Exhibition, is forced to close due to v...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we are gearing up for the unofficial start of summer with ways to mark Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta. We’ll also help you find places to cool off in metro Atlanta pools, water parks, and splash pads. You’ll also hear some great staycation ideas for a a fun summer break.
Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the all-ages geek...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has the latest on the two radio personalities returning to the Atlanta airwaves. He’ll also tell you about Museum of Illusions coming to Atlantic Station this weekend. Plus, the two TV shows airing on TBS that is shot here in Atlanta.
Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a number of new restaurant open...
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May 14, 2023 • 14 mins
On this Mother’s Day, we have a special episode of the Go Atlanta podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The AJC’s Ligaya Figueras lost her mother in February. But in today’s show, Ligaya will introduce you to Dorothy Lorraine Landolt and the lessons she taught her about faith, kindness, and banana bread.
You can read LIgaya’s story about her mom here.
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Rodney Ho updates us on the writers strike, now a full week in, and the possibility of actors and directors going on strike. He also has the story of Kim Zolciak’s divorce from former Falcons player Kroy Biermann. Hear about the new series now streaming on Hulu, Class of ’09, which was filmed here in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney sits down with Kenny Loggins ...
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May 4, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the possible writer’s strike and how much it could impact TV and film production here in Georgia. Plus, another immersive experience based on Lego sculptures and an upcoming immersive experience of “The Little Mermaid” that is coming to Dunwoody. He’ll also tell you about Seal’s upcoming show at the Fox The...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson introduces you to Tomer Zvulun, general and artistic director of the Atlanta Opera, who is fulfilling a decade-long dream to bring “Das Rheingold” to Atlanta.
Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team has a way for you to try Atlanta’s various Mexican restaurants broken down by region. You’ll also hear about all the new dini...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team introduces you to new restaurants coming from some very popular local restauranteurs. Hear about the new Italian restaurant opening soon by Deborah VanTrece and a seasonally-themed café from Nick Leahy. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new seasonal farmers market coming to Avondale Estates. And hear who’s fe...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll get the scoop on this year’s Peachtree Road Race. Rich Kenah of the Atlanta Track Club joins us will talk about its identity as a the premiere community event in the city, as well as details on registration and other activities during the July 4th tradition.
Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you about the next big-budget Marvel movie shoo...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we have the new food options at Truist Park as Braves season is set to begin. AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras gives you a rundown of some choices that are sure to wreck your diet. Plus, you’ve heard of food halls around town, but how about AlcoHall? Hear about how soon you can choose your own boozy adventure at Pullman Yards.
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll turn the spotlight on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Nathalie Stutzmann. AJC reporter Bo Emerson joins us to talk about his profile of the symphony’s first female leader.AJC food, dining, and Living editor
Ligaya Figueras tells us about a milestone for the Atlanta Community Food Bank along with the closing of Orpheus Brewin...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we explain why there will not be a Decatur Book Festival or the Candler Park Music festival this year.
AJC food, dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras will explain why there is a now a best and a “wurst” right next to each other Ponce De Leon. She will also discuss the new food and beverage district in Buckhead and talk about her review for the n...
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to the women behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal. Hear their stories of how the bring Malaysian dishes to the Atlanta mainstream. Plus, Ligaya has a list of new restaurants opening and expanding and she’ll tell you how you can sink your teeth into $10 burgers for seven days.
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