Books, Business, and Building an Ordinary Life

Something's Brewing: How Jackson's Only Brewery Came To Be

Jackson was the only capital city in the entire country without a brewery until Fertile Ground Beer Co. came along. In this episode of Moore on That, brewery owners Matthew McLaughlin and Conner Reeves share how a bold idea became a beloved Jackson gathering place. From naming the brand and shaping the space to finding the right brewer and creating beer that feels approachable and high-quality, this conversation is all about vision, risk, and building something the city could truly claim as its own.

Books, Business, and Building an Ordinary Life

Annie B. Jones has built a life around stories, but this conversation is about much more than books. In this episode of Moore on That, Annie joins Emily Moore and Will Caves to talk about owning The Bookshelf (a bookshop in Thomasville, Georgia), writing Ordinary Time, chasing creative work with intention, and building a meaningful life. Annie shares about what it means to stay when it feels like everyone is leaving to follow their dreams, and how staying can be just as beautiful, fulfilling, and full of adventure.

Being In the Room Where it Happens with Paige Bennett-Primke

Paige Bennett-Primke has done it all – from working in Silicon Valley at the start of Facebook, Twitter and so many other apps that shape our world today to helping guide the future of tech in New Orleans. Paige shares her remarkable career path and reflects on motherhood, leadership, and the importance of advocating for other women in the workplace. This episode is full of wisdom on taking chances, speaking up, and making room for both ambition and family.

LandonTalks: From Sensational Southern Content Creator to Stand-up Comedian

What happens when a natural storyteller stops overthinking and starts posting? In this episode of Moore on That, Emily Moore and Will Caves sit down with Landon Bryant, known online as Landon Talks, to talk about growing up in Laurel, finding a creative niche online, building an audience through authenticity, and turning Southern observations into books, live shows, and a career that keeps getting bigger.

46 Days Alone: Rowing the Atlantic with Taryn Smith

What makes someone decide to row across the Atlantic alone with no prior rowing experience? In this episode of Moore on That, Emily Moore and Will Caves sit down with Taryn Smith to talk about the leap from ordinary life to extraordinary challenge, the mental and physical demands of 46 days at sea, and why fear can sometimes be the clearest sign that something is worth doing.