Slightly Off The Record

S1, E9: Al Purser

Max Brown Pharmacy owner Al Purser goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy for a conversation about the local business, its long history serving the community and why that strong relationship will only continue in a new location less than a block from its original home on North Jefferson Street. The Cochran native shares about his over three and a half decades working in retail pharmacy (almost all in Dublin after he originally moved back to the area to help establish the local K-Mart store in 1991), how his experience at both corporate and independently-owned stores has shaped an appreciation for personal connections and family values that are not only the lifeblood of a successful small business, but also the heart of former owner Max Brown's legacy of customer service that he's vowed to carry on. He also explains the needs that prompted their recent move, why it was important to remain in the same area of town and the new business opportunities they've been afforded in the drastically expanded space.

S1, E8: Jason Vorhees

Longtime Middle Georgia photojournalist Jason Vorhees goes Slightly Off The Record to talk about his three decades covering the area for The Telegraph and GTLN's Macon Melody. He shares about his approach to the craft, philosophy on storytelling and love for newspapers, as well as the favorite shots and most memorable assignments that stand out as highlights of his career. We also discuss the passion for sports that first sparked his interest in photography and what it's like sharing the name of a well-known slasher movie villain.

S1, E7: Scott Thompson

Longtime Courier Herald columnist and beloved local historian Scott B. Thompson Sr. goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy and Clay Reynolds to talk all things Dublin-Laurens County history. He discusses the origins of his interest in genealogy and curiosity about years of old, and how  both have come together in a cherished pastime of writing his widely-read column/blog "Pieces of Our Past," as well as the most interesting and unexpected finds in his years of research, Dublin's little-known minor league baseball heritage and the discovery-turned-feature story he still considers one of his proudest in over three decades of work.

S1, E6: Chad Potts

Local pastor, pharmacist and podcaster Chad Potts goes Slightly Off The Record to chat about compounding his three unique callings, and how they come together to form a one-of-a-kind personal ministry whose goal is equipping others to pursue their best self, both physically and spiritually. He also shares how the journey into each profession has helped him expand his comfort zone and overcome early self-doubts, and recounts a few in the wide variety of guests he's hosted over 100-plus episodes of the RevRX Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/66AxMpaRO5tsyBs00klIc3?si=1b3fd7015f204a33].

S1, E5: Sally Willis Daniels

Colleen's China owner and Courier Herald magazine contributor Sally Willis Daniels goes Slightly Off The Record to chat about her feature on Meadow Chase Farms published in the newest edition of Laurens Living (now available at The Courier Herald and other local businesses). She also shares from her many years of expertise in bridal traditions and gift-giving, memories from growing up in Laurens County and adventures kayaking Georgia's rivers and streams in spare time.