The Shrimp City Report Podcast (Charleston, South Carolina)

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For this episode we had a lively conversation with Doc Gallows, as he prepares to appear with Machine Gun Karl Anderson at Major League Wrestling (MLW) & NJPW Presents CMLL FANTASTICA MANIA USA 2026, in Charleston on April 12th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlw-njpw-present-cmll-fantastica-mania-usa-fueled-by-don-gato-tequila-tickets-1980582936880?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this episode Doc shares career highlights — from his Tough Enough breakthrough and WWE runs (including Festus and the Straight Edge Society) to TNA’s Aces & Eights and the global explosion of the Bullet Club during his New Japan tenure.

We got behind-the-scenes stories and vivid anecdotes: the Venice Beach Tough Enough tryout, a wardrobe mishap on an obstacle course, the origin and meteoric rise of Bullet Club shirts, and memorable tours through Japan, Australia, Canada and the U.S. Doc also discusses life on the road as a touring pro, balancing family (his son is pursuing wrestling), promoting independent shows, and how he stays fit between flights and appearances.

The episode covers practical and local touches, too — Doc’s Charleston plans and some  favorite Lowcountry spots, upcoming appearances (WrestleMania week and international tours), and where to follow his work: @the_big_LG and Machine Gun Karl Anderson’s handles. You will hear about the MLW Fusion return to television, the edgy MLW product to expect live, and Doc’s Talk'n Shop podcast with big guests like Finn Balor and Scarlett.

Whether you’re a longtime wrestling fan or curious about the touring life, this episode delivers history, humor, and inside access to one of wrestling’s most recognizable tag team veterans — plus event info for Charleston fans and a shoutout to The Refinery as a local venue resource.

On this episode we spoke with Bill Sweezy and Jillian West about the South Carolina publication All About Seniors. 

Since 2005, All About Seniors has been providing North and South Carolina with the most comprehensive resource and referral directory available for older adults, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Their printed magazines include hundreds of pages of vital information and more than 50 service categories specific to the ever growing over 55 population and those who work to provide a better quality of life for them. Whether you are a family member, healthcare professional, caregiver or older adult, we can help you successfully navigate your local senior resources.

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On this episode we spoke with Egal Gabay of the Outside Streetball Festival in Charleston SC on Saturday April 4th at The Refinery.

The Outside Streetball is Charleston’s first streetball, music, and arts festival. It’s bigger than basketball. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/outside-streetball-festival-ft-nappy-the-refinery-tickets/14146184

Born from a journey chasing courts around the world, Outside brings that global street energy home. This is where hoops, music, and art meet the energy of the city in one full-out celebration. We’re here to connect creators, competitors, and communities, from jaw-dropping dunks to live musical performances, bold murals, and great food.

Outside is for anyone who sees the world as a canvas - or a court. Whether you're here to play, perform, or just enjoy a unique experience, Outside Streetball Festival is for you.
Expect a full day of high-energy 3-on-3 games, a stacked dunk contest, and a crowd that stays lit from start to finish. Off the court, catch live DJ sets, a headline musical performance, live muralists, merch drops, food trucks, and special guests.

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Charleston! Major League Wrestling is BACK! April 12 at Festival Hall and we were lucky to have the Champ on the show!

In this episode we sit down with Major League Wrestling (MLW) heavyweight champion Killer Kross (Kevin Robert Kesar) ahead of MLW’s Fantastica Mania USA tour in Charleston this April. Expect a wide-ranging conversation that moves from his upbringing in Rockland County and time living and training in Toronto to his global wrestling career.

We cover Kross’s combat-sports roots—boxing, catch wrestling, jiu-jitsu and sambo—his early training under his father and coach Maurício Veo, and his rapid entry into the ring (his first match came after roughly 30 days of training). Kross discusses breaking into promotions like FSW, winning MLW Battle Riot, working with Global Force and Lucha Underground (including lessons learned from TV-style production), and how those experiences prepared him for WWE/NXT.

Kross also opens up about his creative work outside the ring: acting in the film Blue Evening, learning on-set and in post-production, and how cinematic storytelling influenced his in-ring presentation. He talks about life on the road—how WWE touring compares to the independent circuit—his partnership with Scarlett Bordeaux (and her paranormal series Chamber of Horrors), and how gratitude and adaptability shaped his career and mindset.

The episode finishes with a preview of the MLW New Japan Pro Wrestling presents CMLL Fantastica Mania USA 2026 shows in Charleston—an inter-promotional event blending MLW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and CMLL talent—and Kross’s enthusiasm for mixing styles (Lucha, British strong style, King’s Road, hybrid and more). 

Be sure and catch Killer Kross in Charleston by getting your tickets here: http://www.mlwgo.com/

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L-R: Maria, Devin, DJ, Charles and AnnMarie

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On this episode we talk with AnnMarie Kirby, Maria Teruel, and Charles Packard from the Arthur Murray Dance Center (Mount Pleasant) for an in‑depth, lively look at  dance instruction in Charleston. Recorded at The Refinery, this episode covers how the Arthur Murray method blends private lessons, group classes and weekly dance parties into a complete learning experience, and highlights the upcoming new Mount Pleasant studio on Hungry Neck Boulevard near Town Center.

The conversation traces each guest’s path into dance — from Craigslist and college nights to Navy transitions and local social scenes — and explains the difference between social partner dancing and formal. They discuss popular styles in the Lowcountry (swing, shag, country two‑step, salsa, etc.), wedding first‑dance prep, and how music trends shape what students want to learn.

Key benefits of dancing are examined: physical fitness, hip and glute conditioning, mental agility, confidence in social settings, and the community that forms among individual students and couples. The Arthur Murray unit system (private lesson + group class + dance party) is explained as a roadmap for steady progress and real‑world practice, with instructors emphasizing continued education and cross‑teaching among staff to give students a well‑rounded experience.

The episode also touches competition options for all ages and levels (newcomer through bronze, silver, gold), the fun of dressing up for recitals and showcases, and even the surprising niche of polka and country‑western styles. 

Whether you’re curious about fitness benefits, ready to build dance floor confidence, prepping for a wedding, or just looking for community nights out, this episode gives a warm, informative introduction to Charleston’s partner‑dance culture and what to expect when you take your first lesson at Arthur Murray.

On this show we welcomed special guest Matt Galvin of Agent‑Owned Real Estate (and founder/operator of Charleston Classic Yachts). Matt shares his path from Colorado mountain life and running a dive shop to building and selling a private yacht charter business, then transitioning into real estate in the Charleston area.

This episode covers a broad Charleston market overview: what the Tri‑County market looks like today (median sale price in the mid‑$500Ks), current active listings (~4,809 compared with the pandemic low of ~912 in 2022), and how the market has softened into a more balanced buyers’/sellers’ environment. Matt explains that decreasing mortgage rates (recently back into the 5% range and lenders offering promotional pricing) and steady job‑driven migration are helping buyers.

We discuss housing options—from starter homes, condos, townhomes and duplexes to luxury waterfront properties—plus trends in new construction and large builders (e.g., D.R. Horton). Matt outlines why new‑build incentives (in‑house pricing, rate buydowns, closing cost help) and working closely with lenders (he recommends Prosperity Mortgage) make new homes attractive to first‑time buyers.

A unique angle in this episode is how Matt leverages boating as a sales and lifestyle tool: showing waterfront listings by boat, creating memorable client experiences, and demonstrating Charleston living from the water. He also describes the advantages of being a local long‑time resident (nearly 25 years) and staying plugged into market data, seminars, and CTAAR briefings.

We touch on migration drivers—job growth, tourism and outdoor recreation—and local seasonality (spring market energy and events like the Southeastern Wildlife Expo/Seaweed). Practical takeaways include current negotiating leverage for buyers, the value of an informed agent, and ways to structure financing and incentives to make homeownership attainable.

To follow up or book a showing/charter: visit https://matt.galvin.agentown.com (Agent‑Owned Real Estate), or Charleston Classic Yachts  https://charlestonclassicyachts.com/

We had a great time finally getting John Lewis from Lewis Barbecue on. In this episode, John tells us all about his origin story — born in Brooklyn, raised in El Paso — and explains how border cuisine (a mix of West Texas, Sonoran Mexican, Native American and international trade influences) shaped his palate. He describes learning to cook out of necessity for his family, early outdoor-cooking lessons in the Boy Scouts, and a passion for baking and working in commercial bakeries that led him toward food as a career.

https://www.lewisbarbecue.com 

The conversation follows John’s culinary path through Austin (including his time with Franklin and building La Barbecue), backyard pits and competition barbecue in Denver, and the moment a Charleston invitation and crowd reaction convinced him to plant roots in the Lowcountry. He explains why he resisted the Austin saturation and chose to bring high-quality Texas-style beef barbecue to a pork-centric region.

Listeners get a close look at Lewis’s Barbecue — the menu, philosophy and techniques. John discusses a beef-first focus (brisket as king), making house sausage from scratch, vegetable-forward sides to accommodate non-meat eaters, fries and chicken-fried steak fried in rendered brisket fat, and serving traditions like weighing meat by the pound and using butcher paper. He also explains the ‘‘taste first’’ approach that helps convert diners unfamiliar with real brisket.

The episode covers Rancho Lewis (a border-cuisine spot with salsas and smoked influences), community outreach during COVID (free meals for hospitality workers), pop-ups that grew the brand, and benefit events like the chili roast supporting Friends of Joseph Lloyd Manor. John reflects on ten years of Lewis’s Barbecue in Charleston and how the team continually refines recipes and technique.

Growth and expansion are discussed: Greenville and Atlanta locations (including a rooftop smokehouse concept) and plans for Raleigh, plus the challenges of multi-city operations. John describes his role now — culinary leadership, travel between locations, and the business realities of licenses, staffing and sourcing USDA Prime beef from a Nebraska packing plant.

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This episode of Shrimp City Report was recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston and features marketing director Kathi Herrmann of Mount Pleasant Towne Center. Kathi shares her journey from Long Island, New York, and her education at University of Hartford, where she studied marketing and music management with dreams of working in the rock music industry. She built a long career with Simon Property Group, rising through the ranks in large-scale shopping centers in New York before relocating to South Carolina. Though initially hesitant to move south, she quickly embraced Charleston’s slower pace and outdoor lifestyle, bringing her big-market experience and creative ideas to Mount Pleasant Town Center, where she recently celebrated 10 years.

Throughout the conversation, Kathi highlights how she helped transform the Towne Center into a true community hub through signature events like the Pup Bowl benefiting Charleston Animal Society, Arts Fest in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, the Sweat Series, concert series “Live Under the Oaks,” and the Pink Promenade fundraiser for Roper St. Francis Foundation. She emphasizes community impact over profit, noting that all ticket proceeds from charity events go directly to nonprofit partners. Kathi also discusses inclusive initiatives like “Lights and Love” for families with children on the autism spectrum and holiday partnerships with East Cooper Community Outreach. Her approach blends marketing strategy, community engagement, and philanthropy, helping establish Mount Pleasant Town Center as a central gathering place for events, shopping, and local connection.

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