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Banner & Company

Nashville Banner
Nashville
Nashville, United States
Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Affordable Housing
Data Centers
Immigration
Metro Council
Downtown Partnership
Death Penalty
Tennessee Legislature
Gallatin Pike
Everly Brothers
Family
Everett Raymond Kinstler
Estefany Rodríguez
Vine Street Christian Church
Frist Art Museum
Voucher Program Tennessee
Promise Land

Banner & Company is a weekly interview podcast from the Nashville Banner hosted by Nashville media legend Demetria Kalodimos.

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Latest Episodes

Banner reporter Steven Hale is joined by Steve Cavendish and Sarah Grace Taylor to talk about all of Thursday night’s primary election results, from Marsha Blackburn’s victory to Andy Ogles’ upset defeat. Sarah Grace details her time crisscrossing th... more

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Middle Tennessee weather can be unpredictable — and dangerous. When things get iffy, a trio of "suburban dads" keeps the information flowing. But once the watches turn to warnings, they really get serious: That's when they start livestreaming on YouT... more

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Banner reporters Steven Hale and Lillian Avedian sit down to talk about the coming school year in Nashville and how Lillian approaches covering education. They discuss what Lillian learned from her first year on the beat, how she’s keeping up with sc... more

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Do you like scary movies? Larry Underwood sure does. He remembers growing up in Nashville watching Frankenstein and Creature From the Black Lagoon movies on television. The way those monster movies were sometimes introduced to the audience, by way of... more

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Recent Guests

Larry Underwood
Better known as Dr. Gangrene, horror host and creator
Necat Studio/Nashville, Dr. Gangrene persona
Episode: Larry Underwood: Horror Movie Host aka Dr. Gangrene
Willie Steele
Writer and Lipscomb professor
Lipscomb University
Episode: Willie Steele: Writer, Professor and Aspiring Knuckleball Pitcher
Lamar Alexander
Former U.S. Senator, Governor, University President, Presidential Candidate
Various (Tennessee politics)
Episode: Lamar Alexander: Former Senator and Tennessee Governor
Dr. Jill Biden
Former First Lady, author of View From the East Wing
Former First Lady, Author
Episode: Jill Biden: Former First Lady and Author, 'View From the East Wing'
Matt Wiltshire
Executive, Pathway Lending”,
Pathway Lending
Episode: Matt Wiltshire: Affordable Housing Investor
Lucas Johnson
Journalist and author of Remembering Roots, How an American Classic Transformed the World
AP Tennessee politics correspondent, author
Episode: Lucas L. Johnson II: Author, 'Remembering Roots'
Doug Sloan
Attorney for DC Blocks
DC Blocks
Episode: Bonus: Nashville Debates Data Centers
Macon Kimbrough
Former Warehouse 28 manager and LGBTQ activist
Warehouse 28 / Nashville CARES (historical)
Episode: Macon Kimbrough: Former Warehouse 28 Manager and LGBTQ Activist
Margot McCormack
Chef and restaurateur
Margot Cafe & Bar
Episode: Margot McCormack: Chef and Restaurateur

Host

Demetria Kalodimos
Host of Banner & Company, Nashville Banner

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Immigration Legislation

    Can you tell us whether Stephen Miller approached TN legislators about authoring bills, or did they ask him for help? Either way, it sends chills through me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallyCB
    United States5 months ago
  • So happy to have Nashville represented this way!

    I love having DK back in my ear, and hearing about ole Nashville. Looking forward to many more episodes and learning about the place I love and from the people who have witnessed and made history in our town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starfishboca
    United States2 years ago
  • So excited!

    Thrilled the Banner launched and that there’s an accompanying pod - ep 1 was great and looking forward to more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt R East Nash
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved it, I cant wait for more

    Thanks for the look back of The Banner’s past, but also setting the stage for its future. I’m looking forward to hearing more. Great Job, DK and everyone involved!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rickcasebeer
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing

    I moved to Nashville in 1986 and immediately subscribed to The Banner. Informing though history while embracing the future and holding the present accountable is exactly what we need. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NVanreece
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate deep dives into Nashville history and current events.
The host balances local politics with compelling storytelling and guest diversity.
High-quality guests and thoughtful, nuanced conversations are common strengths.
Episodes often feel timely and grounded in the city's real-world issues.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The school year ahead
Q: How do you approach reporting during the summer when schools aren't in session?
She describes using the summer to conduct open-ended chats with teachers and stakeholders, focusing on planning for the year ahead and broader policy contexts.
The school year ahead
Q: What's on your radar as we start the new school year aside from the usual coverage?
Key issues include new start times, ongoing charter approvals and voucher activity, safety considerations, and the broader debate about testing and accountability.
The school year ahead
Q: Lillian, what has stood out about Nashville schools or reporting on them over the past year?
She highlights how education reporting blends policy, classrooms, and voices of students, teachers, and families to tell a more complete story than numbers alone.
Larry Underwood: Horror Movie Host aka Dr. Gangrene
Q: How do you put it together and who writes the bits?
For the last year or so I've been doing live shows a few times a year, and I write and produce them myself at home, with NECAT Studio handling the live production when we're taping there.
Larry Underwood: Horror Movie Host aka Dr. Gangrene
Q: What brought you over to Necat and tell us that story?
I started the show on cable access in Hendersonville with Chuck Angel, then expanded to Nashville within a month or two to reach a bigger audience.

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The channel features in-depth conversations with Nashville-area figures spanning politics, media, culture, and local history. Episodes frequently center on civic life, governance, community activism, and the evolving social fabric of Nashville, often anchored by firsthand accounts from journalists, politicians, artists, and activists. Listeners can expect thoughtful, context-rich interviews that connect historical moments to present-day policy, culture, and city-building, with a clear emphasis on local impact and personal storytelling. A standout trait is the show's mix of hard-edged governance analysis with intimate, human-centered narratives from guests who shaped or witnessed Nashville's recent history.

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Recent guests on Banner & Company include:

1. Larry Underwood
2. Willie Steele
3. Lamar Alexander
4. Dr. Jill Biden
5. Matt Wiltshire
6. Lucas Johnson
7. Doug Sloan
8. Macon Kimbrough

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