Small Town Soapbox | The Day After Election

Listen as Darien talks about how to handle the day after election if your candidate doesn't win.  A lesson for about half of us.  

Small Town Soapbox |The Freedom to Vote

Darien talks about the freedom to vote and why it's important on this election day.  

Small Town Soapbox | What the World Cup Teaches Us

Darien looks at what the World Cup can teach us and how this important event can be an example on how we should live.  

Jason Crabb live on The Pulse

Jason Crabb stopped by the Porch and talked with Darien and Holland while they were out at Karen Peck's Homecoming event.  Listen to the good time they had!

Small Town Soapbox | The Forgotten Miracle of Free Radio in a Paid World

What if radio was invented tomorrow — would you line up to buy one? On this Small Town Soapbox, Darien delivers a powerful reminder of radio’s incredible value as a free source of music, news, sports, weather, community connection, and hometown voices in an age of expensive subscriptions. Follow u…

Small Town Soapbox | Ted Turner’s Final Farewell: The Man Who Built Atlanta

Ted Turner’s passing leaves North Georgia reflecting on a larger-than-life legacy. In this somber Small Town Soapbox, Darien honors the bold visionary who turned Atlanta into a world-class city through CNN, the Braves, the Superstation, and sheer determination—reminding us that one person with big …

Small Town Soapbox | Tacos vs Taters: A Cinco de Mayo Soapbox on Unity

On Cinco de Mayo, Darien delivers a heartfelt Small Town Soapbox comparing tacos versus taters, celebrating how Southern country cooking and Mexican flavors bring people together. From fried chicken and gravy to salsa and tortillas, this warm reflection shows that while the plates may differ, the v…

Small Town Soapbox | The Hard Truth Small Town Folks Need to Hear | Not Everything Is Fixable (Even With Duct Tape & Prayer)

Not everything is fixable — even for small-town folks who can fix anything with duct tape and prayer. In this powerful Small Town Soapbox, Darien shares a hard truth: while we’re wired to fix things, sometimes the wisest move is knowing when to walk away. Relationships, habits, and situations that…

Small Town Soapbox | They Said Pick a Lane — So We Built a Road

When the Inspirations stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage beside the Oak Ridge Boys, it wasn't just a performance — it was proof that gospel and country were never really that different. Darien draws a powerful parallel between that unforgettable night and the bold vision behind 101.1 The Pulse. …

Small Town Soapbox | What Happened to Clean Mouths—and Why It Still Matters

What if the real problem with today’s world isn’t politics or technology—but our mouths? Darien delivers a no-filter reflection on why “clean mouths” once meant character, respect, and discipline. From grandma’s soap bar to modern-day anything-goes language, he explores how words reveal the heart—a…