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Hometown Jax

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Hometown Jax is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the people who make Jacksonville run. From firefighters and nurses to bartenders, teachers, and more, we sit down with locals who have everyday jobs that often go unnoticed but are essential to our community.

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41 episodios

Portada del episodio Robert Brown of WJXT on Journalism and Telling Stories That Matter

Robert Brown of WJXT on Journalism and Telling Stories That Matter

Hometown Jax is a podcast that highlights the people who help shape Jacksonville through business, media, and community leadership. Hosted by Aaron Bacus, each episode features honest conversations with local professionals about their careers, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way—both personally and professionally. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Robert Brown, News Director at WJXT, to discuss his career in local news and the responsibility that comes with telling a city’s stories. Robert reflects on how journalism has evolved, what it means to build trust with an audience, and the role local news plays in keeping communities informed. From covering major moments in Jacksonville to navigating the pressures of modern media, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in broadcast journalism and why local reporting still matters.

20 de may de 2026 - 44 min
Portada del episodio From West Point to Wealth Management: Keola Elobt’s Journey of Discipline

From West Point to Wealth Management: Keola Elobt’s Journey of Discipline

Welcome back to Hometown Jax, the podcast where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler dive into the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs of Jacksonville’s business owners and community leaders. Each episode uncovers the real paths behind local success — the resilience, the pivots, and the lessons that shape Northeast Florida’s most driven entrepreneurs. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Keola Elobt of MAI Capital Management for a conversation that blends military mindset with financial strategy. Keola opens up about his time at West Point, sharing how the academy’s intense discipline, leadership training, and values shaped the way he now guides clients through wealth building and long-term planning. He discusses the pressure of performing under high stakes, what West Point taught him about managing stress and complexity, and how those same principles apply directly to investing. From navigating emotional financial decisions to helping families build security with confidence, Keola offers a grounded, deeply human perspective on money. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the connection between mindset, discipline, and financial success.

29 de abr de 2026 - 49 min
Portada del episodio Faith, Resilience, and Redemption: Pastor Trevor Hersey’s Journey to Founding Champion Church

Faith, Resilience, and Redemption: Pastor Trevor Hersey’s Journey to Founding Champion Church

Welcome to Hometown Jax, where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler sit down with Jacksonville’s business owners, leaders, and changemakers to uncover their stories, challenges, and the lessons that shape their impact on the local community. Each episode highlights the perseverance, creativity, and heart behind the people building Northeast Florida’s future — one story at a time. In this powerful episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Trevor Hersey, founder of Champion Church in St. Augustine. Trevor opens up about his path from a turbulent adolescence and family hardship to finding faith, overcoming depression, and launching a ministry focused on helping others “win in life.” He shares the struggles of starting a church from scratch, his mission to serve local families and even prison inmates through outreach programs, and the real emotional toll of leadership. Trevor’s honesty about mental health, purpose, and persistence offers a message of hope that will resonate far beyond the pulpit.

8 de abr de 2026 - 58 min
Portada del episodio Unlocking the Brain: Deana Smith on How LearningRx is Changing Lives in Jacksonville

Unlocking the Brain: Deana Smith on How LearningRx is Changing Lives in Jacksonville

Welcome to Hometown Jax, the podcast where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler sit down with local business owners and community leaders to uncover their journeys, challenges, and impact on Northeast Florida. Each week, we highlight the people behind Jacksonville’s growing economy — the innovators, dreamers, and everyday workers who make this city thrive. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Deana Smith, Executive Director and Operating Partner of LearningRx Jacksonville Beach, to explore how brain training is revolutionizing how we think about learning and mental performance. Deana dives into neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change — and how her center helps children and adults strengthen their cognitive skills, overcome ADHD, dyslexia, and memory challenges, and unlock their true potential. From the science behind brain function to her own personal journey as a mother and educator, this conversation reveals how a new approach to brain health can create lasting change for students, families, and even seniors.

18 de mar de 2026 - 47 min
Portada del episodio From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Corey Duncan on Reimagining Primary Care

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Corey Duncan on Reimagining Primary Care

Welcome back to Hometown Jax — the podcast where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler sit down with Jacksonville’s entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders to uncover their journeys, challenges, and the stories that make our city thrive. Each episode dives deep into what drives our guests to make a difference in Northeast Florida, celebrating the spirit of hard work and hometown pride that keeps Jacksonville growing. In this inspiring conversation, Aaron sits down with Dr. Corey Duncan, founder of Duncan Health Direct, to explore his journey from biology student to family physician — and how his experiences in traditional medicine led him to create a more personal, patient-first healthcare model. Dr. Duncan shares candid stories from medical school, long hospital shifts, and the mental toll of the pandemic, before explaining why he’s now passionate about direct primary care — a model that puts relationships and real access back at the center of medicine. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to become a doctor or how healthcare could be done better, this episode will change how you think about modern medicine.

25 de feb de 2026 - 54 min
Soy muy de podcasts. Mientras hago la cama, mientras recojo la casa, mientras trabajo… Y en Podimo encuentro podcast que me encantan. De emprendimiento, de salid, de humor… De lo que quiera! Estoy encantada 👍
Soy muy de podcasts. Mientras hago la cama, mientras recojo la casa, mientras trabajo… Y en Podimo encuentro podcast que me encantan. De emprendimiento, de salid, de humor… De lo que quiera! Estoy encantada 👍
MI TOC es feliz, que maravilla. Ordenador, limpio, sugerencias de categorías nuevas a explorar!!!
Me suscribi con los 14 días de prueba para escuchar el Podcast de Misterios Cotidianos, pero al final me quedo mas tiempo porque hacia tiempo que no me reía tanto. Tiene Podcast muy buenos y la aplicación funciona bien.
App ligera, eficiente, encuentras rápido tus podcast favoritos. Diseño sencillo y bonito. me gustó.
contenidos frescos e inteligentes
La App va francamente bien y el precio me parece muy justo para pagar a gente que nos da horas y horas de contenido. Espero poder seguir usándola asiduamente.

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