Carry The Mat

Carry The Mat ep.10 Jarryd Wallace

Back by popular demand, we welcome our good buddy, Jarryd Wallace. A father, brother, Oconee County native, Damn Good Dawg, and Team USA Paralympics World Champion, JW discusses his rigorous training regiment as he preps for Paris 2024. As the conversation continues, Jarryd flips the script and directs some questions back to host, Ben Brandenburg. Each have unique perspectives gained from uncommon health journeys. For context purposes, it would also be a great idea to catch our first episode with Jarryd from April of last year. You'll be glad you did!

Carry The Mat ep.9 Mohamed Massaquoi

This week's episode features a conversation with one of the most dynamic and well-rounded individuals I've ever met, Mohamed Massaquoi. Mo Mass recaps his UGA and NFL playing days, but also dives into some personal adversity that has only deepened his faith and character. While we cover a range of topics, there's so much more we long to learn from Mo. As you will learn from our conversation, he is ridiculously smart and introspective; there's something in this episode for everyone.

Carry The Mat ep.8 Cole Taylor-Songwriter

This week we are joined by a familiar face to the Nashville songwriting community, Cole Taylor. Cole has written hits for artists like Luke Bryan, FGL, Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, to name a few… He currently has the #1 song in America! (You, Me, and Whiskey, Justin Moore / Priscilla Block) A family man and avid golfer, Cole talks about growing up in rural southwest Georgia, his Valdosta State days, and making the leap to Nashville. Talented, but down to earth, we think you’ll enjoy this one.

Carry The Mat ep.7 Jake Sapp-Peach State Lite

On this episode of Carry The Mat, Ben and Daniel sit down with Jake Sapp from Peach State Lite, “The Unofficial Beer of Georgia“. Jake walks us through his vision for bringing people from all walks of life together over a cold beer as well as a range of other topics. From working at his grandad’s body shop to road tripping out West, Jake is most certainly a guy you would want to have a beer with. So in the spirit of summer, crack open a cold PSL and join us!

Carry The Mat ep.6 Russ and Shelley Tanner

This episode features, Russ and Shelley Tanner. Shelley serves as Executive Director of Hope 139. Hope 139 is a nonprofit that aims to strengthen the community by empowering its most vulnerable members, at-risk mothers and their children, and providing them the tools they need to succeed. Shelley shares her vision for Hope 139, then Russ joins to talk Georgia Football (where he was a part of two SEC titles), growing up in Wrightsville, local, barbecue, and more. The couple stays busy, but it’s easy to tell that faith and family are the top priorities in the Tanner house.