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      The HU – Wolf Totem (Official Music Video)

      December 7, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Official music video for 'Wolf Totem' by The HU. Stream or Buy the new album 'The Gereg' -

      Eddy Cotton-Jacksonville Icon
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      Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Season Two Bonus, Tracy Sez, Video Bonus

      Crucial Eddy Cotton-A Jacksonville musical Icon

      December 6, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      “Crucial Eddy Cotton” is a longtime well established musician whose talents span a wide range of musical genres. His combination of poignant lyrics...

      Kristina Hatcher-Ktown Kris
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      Kristina Hatcher Shining a Light Towards Entertainment, Diversity & Culture

      December 6, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Kristina Hatcher Shining a Light Towards Entertainment, Diversity & Culture “While we have our individual projects often we love coming...

      Damon Thomas
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      Arts, Author, Culture, Entertainment, Literary, Season Two Bonus, Tracy Sez, Video Bonus

      Damon Thomas reading for JaxByJax VII

      December 2, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      My name is Damon Thomas and I write about the weirdness of growing up in a very rural Dixie County, Florida, “Home of the World’s Only 4-Headed Swamp...

      Jacksonville Flounder Pounder 2021
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      Charity, Entertainment, Events, Philanthropy, Podcast, Season Two Bonus, Shelton Sez, Sports, The Lounge, Tracy Sez

      The Jacksonville Flounder Pounder to benefit Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA)

      December 1, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      The Flounder Pounder is a charity fishing tournament started by Chip Davis in Sept 2010. It's for a good cause helping autistic kids and bettering...

      Shop small Saturday and every other day
      Author, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Literary, Season Two Bonus, Tracy Sez, Uncategorized

      Shop Small Saturday and every other day

      November 30, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held during the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States during one of the busiest...

      Giving Tuesday 2021-AttaGirl Giving Circle
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      Community Service, Diversity, Giving Tuesday, Leadership, Philanthropy, Season Two Bonus, Tracy Sez

      Giving Tuesday 2021-Featured: Atta Girl Giving Circle

      November 29, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Creating a people-powered philanthropic approach that provides women and their families specialized lifelines to meet their very unique needs quickly.

      Brandye Mackey
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      Food & Drinks, Leadership, Thanksgiving, Tracy Sez, Uncategorized, Video S2

      Brandye Mackey – Owner of Mackey’s Munchies – Community, Faith, and Food

      November 25, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Brandye Tabia Mackey, owner with her husband Brian of Mackey's Munchies, maintains a strong connection to Community, Faith and Food.

      Happy Thanksgiving
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      Guy Sez, Podcast, Season Two Bonus, Shelton Sez, Thanksgiving, The Lounge, Tracy Sez, Video Bonus

      A very special Thanksgiving Message

      November 24, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Contrast Project, The Contrast Project Lounge and Intergalactic Domination Studios.

      Stephen Dare
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      Cosmos, Events, History, Stephen Sez, Technology, Tracy Sez, Uncategorized, Video S2

      Stephen Dare – journalist, publisher, urban development and policy advocate – S2, Ep17

      November 18, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Stephen Dare is a writer, restaurateur, chef, arts and civic advocate with a background in urban development, planning, neighborhood revitalization...

      Kelly Rich
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      Entertainment, Events, Leadership, Tracy Sez, Video Bonus, Video S1, Volunteerism

      Kelly Rich, Executive Director at Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR)-Bonus Season 1

      November 16, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      Host Tracy Rigdon sits down for a chat with Kelly Rich of SPAR
      Springfield Preservation And Revitalization.

      Bold City Civics
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      Civics, Government, Shelton Sez, Uncategorized, Video Bonus

      Bold City Civics Podcast

      November 15, 2021
      Tracy Rigdon Jax

      A podcast series about local government in Jacksonville, Florida. This podcast is created for civics students of all ages to have a basic...

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      The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast

      The Contrast Project Lounge is an extension of the popular YouTube series, The Contrast Project.

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      TL;DR I’ll be going into season seven of the show in 2026, wow! I’ll be going down memory lane on an episode before we close out this season. I am so grateful and honored to have met and interviewed so many of you wonderful people, and some of you are repeat offenders! Here's what some past guests have said:“I have had the honor of being on Tracy Rigdon's podcast. He has always made me feel welcome. Tracy is always prepared for whatever topic he is delivering to his audience. His topics are diverse and he makes sure his audience leaves each podcast informed and entertained. Tracy is a plethora of information and we are lucky to have him to help us all know the pulse of our environment.” Daniel Locke“Tracy reached out to me offering a platform to share my story and history about my career in the entertainment industry. I assumed we would just be conversating about things I had been doing in Jacksonville. When we went live. Our conversation was easy, for sure. BUT when he started asking questions, I realized he does a deep dive research before we even connect. He touched on my experience from a decade ago in Dallas, then pulled up nuggets from my time in Charlotte before we finally got to conversations about Jacksonville and my current career experience. The chat was free flow which makes it easy as an interview subject, but I feel it plays well for the audience. Whether one is a regular listener to the Contrast Project Lounge Podcast or casual...Tracy makes the experience inviting and engaging for all.” Rance Adams“I had the honor of being a guest on Tracy’s podcast about a month ago and we had a very heartfelt conversation about caring for aging loved ones. I found our dialogue to be open,honest and interesting and Tracy could not have been a more gracious host. Tracy’s venue for real talk fills a real void in our community!” Susanna Barton“I was very recently asked to join Tracy's Podcast and, although I was hesitant, reluctantly agreed, with the assurance that I would be "just fine"! Tracy made the entire experience joyful, positive and very fulfilling. He calmed my obvious nervousness and made me feel very at ease. He researched my art, my goals, and my history and was prepared with questions that I could simply answer; no trick questions! I would recommend this experience to anyone and would love to see Tracy represent the City of Jacksonville as some sort of arts advocate, bringing creatives out of the shadows and into the limelight !!” Mary Joan Hinson“I had a great time, Tracy, discussing some of those issues that need a forum on your excellent and timely, "Contrast Project." I certainly respect your media presence. Issues that deal with culture clashes between white folks and Black folks are not easily discussed. I appreciate you tackling these subjects with the necessary and needed honesty. I look forward to our having another discussion, soon. Thank you.” Rodney Hurst“Gosh I loved chatting with Tracy for his Contrast Project podcast! Thoughtful questions from someone deeply interested in human experiences and sharing different perspectives. And, as an added bonus, so delightfully easy to work with too.” Cat Matson “The Contrast Project emphasizes some of the most interesting and important aspects of the discourse of this city and region. It goes where it needs to go, where we need to go, and it never lets up.” Tim Gilmore“The Contrast Project covers the water front — leadership, politics, culture and creativity, and maybe just a hint of gossip and spice!— and for Jacksonville…that’s a lot of water! For someone who looks back at Northeast Florida with real affection, I find that The Contrast Project helps keep me plugged in to the city I love, the one that gave me everything I have and everything I am! Looking forward to next steps: cheers y’all…and be well!” Bob White“Being a guest on the Contrast Project is an absolute blast. Tracy is an entertaining conversationalist and a pleasure to work with. Would definitely go on again.” Claire Goforth“I’d like to thank Tracy Rigdon for being a fantastic interviewer. I have absolutely no idea what I actually said, but I highly recommend the Contrast Project. And, yes, lort, I probably stuck my foot in my mouth a number of times. Thank you all to those who sent encouraging words, texts, and messages. It meant a lot, and it really did help! Y'all are fabulous!” Kate MacKinnon“Tracy and The Contrast Project offers a window into Jacksonville’s fabric of art, politics, equity and a little worthwhile gossip. Rigdon is an informed and bold interviewer.” Patti Peeples“Thanks for this opportunity to share about my experience with your podcast. Equally thank you and Jim for the opportunity to come on the podcast and share more about EPIC Outreach. The experience was seamless and fun. It was super easy to hop on the podcast and go live. I felt comfortable talking in a light-hearted way and the time flew by, before I knew it an hour had gone by and I could have kept talking. Thanks for making the connection, sharing the message, and for allowing the time to be well spent with ease, comfort, and fun! It was super enjoyable.” Jessie Miller"The Contrast Project knows how to treat their busy podcast guests! Tracy made it so easy for me through his clear and prompt communications and by sharing the outline of the show with me ahead of time. The interactive recording platform made the interview feel seamless and engaging through the session. It was a great experience. Thanks for having me as a guest"Dawn Emerick, Ed.D“I am so grateful for the opportunity to be interviewed by Tracy and be featured on the Contrast Project Lounge Podcast. I found the experience to be easy. Tracy puts you at ease and guides you through your talking points. It felt like I was catching up with a friend which helped calm my nerves. I have enjoyed learning so much about Jacksonville, FL's smart and creative people on this podcast. Keep up the great work.”- Brenda Kato"I love Tracy's show The Contrast Project! Tracy draws from a cross-section of people in Jacksonville from city leaders to artists and changemakers and gives a platform for people to share their projects and visions. Tracy can host a conversation on a wide variety of topics and by listening in, I feel inspired and more connected to our community." Joni Roberts“I had a GREAT time Tracy! Thank you so much for hosting me and allowing me the opportunity and time to speak so openly about our community, personal passions, and of course- food and fun stuff!” Jana Angel“I had a fantastic time on the Contrast Project Podcast. Both Tracy and Jim were just terrific in making myself comfortable and asking just terrific questions. I would suggest anybody who has the opportunity to be on this podcast to do so. Thanks so much for having me on.” Chris Thomas Thank you all! ... See MoreSee Less

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      ICYMI: "Designing Compassion: The Art and Intention of Jenica "Hen" Weyand"In this conversation, Tracy Rigdon and Charles Gaskins explore the themes of connection, kindness, and authenticity in a chaotic world. They are joined by Jenica “Hen” Weyand, founder of House of Hen Studios, who shares her insights on creating safe spaces, emotional spending, and the importance of leaving things better than you found them. ... See MoreSee Less

      Designing Compassion: The Art and Intention of Jenica "Hen" Weyand - Oct - 2025

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      "Designing Compassion: The Art and Intention of Jenica "Hen" Weyand"In this conversation, Tracy Rigdon and Charles Gaskins explore the themes of connection, ...

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