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Ep.36 Home Buying & Selling Tips with Rockin' Realtor Rachel Owen

Real estate agent, singer-songwriter Rachel Owen ("The Mae West of Rock 'n' Roll") joins the Kelli and Sue to give clear, practical advice for buyers and sellers in Nashville—how to tour a home, spot functional red flags, prepare for inspections and closing costs, and what to expect from timelines and offers.
The episode mixes market insights with neighborhood notes, music anecdotes, Pride Month moments, and local community issues like the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo.
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Ep.35 Tennessee Democrats—The Second Coming: TNDC Chair Rachel Campbell

Rachel Campbell, chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, joins Kelli and Sue to discuss rebuilding the party from the county level, recruiting candidates, calling primaries, and fighting back against gerrymandering to restore balanced representation across Tennessee.
This episode highlights practical steps for voter registration, local organizing, and how grassroots efforts can turn into statewide gains while sharing the casual, community spirit of Front Porch AF.
And a discussion of when it's okay to say "f*ck." (Spoiler alert: pretty much whenever you need to.)
Neighborhood notes, drinks of the day, and more. Cheers, y'all!
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Ep.34 Hospice Demystified: Khette Cox, Hospice Chaplain

Hospice chaplain Khette Cox joins Kelli and Sue to explain and demystify hospice care — what it is, who it serves, how Medicare covers it, and the difference between hospice at home and hospice houses. She explains the hospice team, spiritual support, and how families can honor a loved one’s wishes.
Through candid stories, humor, and practical advice, Khette and the hosts explore facing death, supporting families, volunteering, and finding comfort and dignity at the end of life.
There’s even an end-of-life lap dance.
Plus ... how Kelli’s long grass almost killed her neighbor, Sue’s plan to sing with a Dive Bar Choir, and more. Tune in and help them solve all the problems of the world. Cheers, y’all!
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Ep.33 Mangia, Y'all! Gina Sicilia on Italian Cooking, Business & the Blues

Join Kelli and Sue and their guest Gina Sicilia as they blend blues music, Italian cooking, and entrepreneurship in a wide-ranging, fun conversation. Gina recounts how home-cooked recipes turned into Gina's Skinny Italian—low-carb sauces and pastas sold at markets, online, and in grocery stores—while sharing cooking tips and food-business insights.
The episode also includes JazzFest highlights, community work with youth music programs, candid conversations about aging and end-of-life planning, and practical advice on hospital advocacy.
Follow Gina on Facebook at @GinasSkinnyItalian, and keep up with all things Front Porch at FrontPorchAF.com. Cheers, y'all!

Ep.32 Una Acre Farm: Organic Farmers on The Bend

On Earth Day, Kelli and Sue chatted with Tonya and Michael Bradford of Una Acre Farm about their move from city life to Neely's Bend and building a small, sustainable farm. They cover organic no‑till practices, crop rotation, CSA shares, farmers markets, chef partnerships, egg production, and front‑porch delivery.
The episode highlights practical tips for reducing food waste, supporting local agriculture, and connecting community through seasonal produce and market stories.
Food to nourish body and soul. UnaAcreFarm.com
Also ... pheromones and cats, the FODMAP diet, and a Mailbag to die for. More at:
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Ep.31 Hands On Nashville's Jann Seymour: Small Acts, Big Ripples

Jann Seymour of Hands On Nashville talks with Kelli and Sue about connecting volunteers to 200+ nonprofits, coordinating disaster response, and how even a single act of service can create lasting ripple effects in a community.
They cover training and logistics for volunteer crews, long-term recovery timelines, local programs like Shower the People and SAFPAW, and close with neighborhood news and a bonus auto-harp performance.
Oh, and talk of JazzFest, birthday present mistakes, and bad eyebrow dye jobs. All this and Drink of the Day, too.
More at HON.org and of course, FrontPorchAF.com

Ep.30 Nicki Bluhm: Rockstar Farmer, Neighbor

Kelli and Sue sit down with musician and horsewoman Nicki Bluhm, also their neighbor, to talk about her new album ‘Rancho Deluxe’, her move to Neely’s Bend from urban California, viral van videos, and her journey from West Coast tours with Grateful Dead members to local “Rocky Tonk” nights with The Neely’s Band.
They also discuss Nicki’s farming life, her work with horses, and a recent project that pairs musicians with environmental causes — including efforts to protect wild salmon from harmful sea‑cage farming.
Of course, no show is complete without Neighborhood Notes, this time including fingerprint follies for Sue, a keyed truck for Kelli, and news that an African restaurant has opened down the Bend.
Tune in and help solve all the problems of the world—cheers, y’all!
More at NickiBluhm.com and FrontPorchAF.com 

Ep.29 Cory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show: A Musician in Music City

Kelli and Sue welcome their neighbor, Old Crow Medicine Show multi-instrumentalist Cory Younts, for a relaxed conversation about growing up in Nashville, his drummer father, making a living as a musician, life on the road, and the band’s storied song “Wagon Wheel.”
The episode mixes neighborhood banter, drink-of-the-day fun, local recommendations (including a burrito tip), and behind-the-scenes stories about touring, instruments, and Old Crow’s upcoming shows and new record. Keep up with the band at CrowMedicine.com
And no episode would be complete without Kelli’s power tools ... this time, it’s yet another chainsaw to add to her ever-growing collection. Sue doesn’t have power tools, but she did do a cameo in a music video filmed at Dee’s—as an elderly barfly. Type casting, for sure.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for a cool hang. Oh, Cory sticks around to do a bonus piano tune—watch for it on our socials. Cheers, y’all!
More at CrowMedicine.com and FrontPorchAF.com

Ep.28 Homeowner's Insurance: What You Need to Know

Everything you always wanted to know about homeowner's insurance but were afraid to ask ... Join Kelli and Sue with their guest, independent insurance agent Johnny Shelby, as they break down homeowner's insurance in the wake of Nashville's recent ice storm.
Get practical, local and general advice on when to file claims, choosing deductibles, guaranteed replacement cost, umbrella policies, roof and tree coverage, and protecting collectibles.
Clear, actionable tips for homeowners who want to avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions about their coverage.
But wait, that’s not all you get on the Front Porch AF podcast! The standout Drink of the Day is the $5 Biker Bar Bloody Mary that Sue got introduced to on her recent trip to Florida.
Neighborhood Notes include Kelli’s Golf Outing coming up in April in support of Metamorphosis, Beautifully Changed, an organization providing housing for women in transition.
And Sue ‘fesses up that she got nabbed by TSA for trying to smuggle a lethal weapon on board her Florida flight. Nope, not a gun. The can of pepper spray Mark gave her for Christmas! TSA confiscated it and gave her a talking-to. At least they didn’t throw her in the hoosegow!
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Come grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join Kelli and Sue while they solve all the problems of the world ... cheers, y’all!

Ep.27 Sue Gets a Gun: Firearm Safety —and Responsibilities

Kelli and Sue (notably not drinking in this episode because (a) it's morning and (b) there are firearms involved) first cover neighborhood updates and post-ice storm tree-removal scams, then follow aging hippie, bleeding heart liberal Sue’s journey into handgun ownership with an in-depth interview with Aqil Qadir of the Citizens Safety Academy about living the armed lifestyle responsibly, permit options, safe storage, and practical training.
 
Kelli has been shooting since she was a small child, when her father took her and her brother hunting. Today, she is an avid hunter and shooter. As comfortable as Kelli is around firearms, she still takes classes to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She and Sue are firm believers in the Second Amendment, the responsibilities that go along with those rights, and sensible firearm regulations.
 
Aqil Qadir is the founder and lead instructor of Citizens Safety Acadey. His background as a firearms instructor started at age 12, teaching urban youth in his father’s gun club. He followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an NRA Certified Instructor at the age of 22. He has been training both civilians and law enforcement for more than 25 years. (Class information, online resources and more at CitizensSafety.com
 
Episode highlights include safe storage and transportation tips, pepper spray as a de-escalation tool, women’s classes and training pathways, and a bonus video of Sue learning to handle and load her new handgun.
 
Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us on our audio front porch for a terrific conversation and food for thought. Cheers, y’all!
 
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