The Pell City Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Pell City Podcast — your front-row seat to the conversations shaping the heart of Alabama.
Hosted by radio veteran Phaith Frazier, this podcast dives into the issues, opportunities, and innovations driving community and economic development in St. Clair County and its six neighboring counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Etowah, Calhoun, and Blount.
Each episode features candid conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers who are building the future of our region — one project, one policy, and one passionate idea at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on topics related to community and economic development, featuring episodes that explore local leadership, entrepreneurship, and education. Example episodes include discussions on workforce development and small business support, focusing on how local entities like the Pell City Chamber influence economic growth and community engagement.

Welcome to The Pell City Podcast — your front-row seat to the conversations shaping the heart of Alabama.
Hosted by radio veteran Phaith Frazier, this podcast dives into the issues, opportunities, and innovations driving community and economic development in St. Clair County and its six neighboring counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Etowah, Calhoun, and Blount.
Each episode features candid conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers who are building the future of our region — one project, one policy, and one passionate idea at a time.
In this episode, Phaith sits down with Coach D. Tarver, head men’s basketball coach at Gadsden State Community College, to talk about building young men on and off the court, maintaining a 3.0 team GPA, life after basketball, NIL, and the rebirth of the Gadsden State Classic (Nov. 21–22). Watch/Listen to how Coach Tarver is developing leaders, not just players, and why community support means everything.

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