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Get 2 Know with Rob Fowler

Get 2 Know with Rob Fowler

By Tim Renaud

GET 2 KNOW is a podcast hosted by WCBD News 2’s Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler, which features interviews with people in the community, allowing you the opportunity to ‘get 2 know’ them.
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Get 2 Know David Dickson

Get 2 Know with Rob FowlerDec 10, 2021

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Get 2 Know David Dickson

Get 2 Know David Dickson

He has shown us how science can be found everywhere and has been a steady presence through the storms for the last three years. David Dickson, our friend and colleague, is leaving News 2 for a great opportunity to use his wonderful storytelling and science skills in Columbia. Hear more about it in this week's “Get2Know” podcast.

Dec 10, 202121:42
Get 2 Know Olivia Lawrence

Get 2 Know Olivia Lawrence

She is the latest edition to our Storm Team, and is ready to tell us about the weather every weekend evening on News2. Get2Know Olivia Lawrence in our latest podcast with Rob Fowler.
Dec 03, 202113:49
Get 2 Know Grace Lowe

Get 2 Know Grace Lowe

In this latest edition of Get2Know, we learn more about one of our newest News 2 Team Members, Meteorologist Grace Lowe. She has always loved weather, and like many of us, had an experience early in life that steered her in the weather direction. You will see Grace every weekend morning talking Lowcountry weather.

Nov 26, 202115:56
Get 2 Know One 80 Place

Get 2 Know One 80 Place

Their mission is simple, to end and prevent homelessness. Their vision is that everyone has a home. Find out all about One80 Place, and how they are determined more than ever before to take care of their clients, and get them back on their feet. We also talk about a very special day coming up on November 23rd! It’s called Turkey and a 20, and you don’t want to miss it!

Nov 19, 202115:52
Get 2 Know: Habitat for Humanity

Get 2 Know: Habitat for Humanity

The mission is Seeking to put God's Love in Motion, bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.  In our latest "Get2Know" podcast, we find out more about Habitat for Humanity, and how they are changing lives, with the help of others. We also talk about a big initiative coming up, just in time for Christmas.

Nov 12, 202118:02
Get 2 Know Jeff McCarragher

Get 2 Know Jeff McCarragher

At one time, he wanted to be a meteorologist, but now, the multi-talented Charleston resident Jeff McCarragher is the Voice of Cornhole on ESPN and several other networks. Many of you may also remember Jeff as the voice of the College of Charleston Cougars as well. Hear all about Jeff’s journey in our latest Get2Know Community podcast.

Nov 05, 202120:59
Get 2 Know Gary Leonard of the Charleston Exchange Club

Get 2 Know Gary Leonard of the Charleston Exchange Club

It’s a rite of passage every fall here in the Lowcountry, the Coastal Carolina Fair. In this latest episode of “Get2Know”, we talk to Gary Leonard of the Charleston Exchange Club about what to expect this year, as the Fair is back after taking last year off due to Covid.

Oct 29, 202117:15
Get 2 Know Sundi Herring

Get 2 Know Sundi Herring

She has worked for the American Cancer Society for years, helping others cope with the news that they have Cancer. In May of this year, Sundi Herring heard those words herself, with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Hear how Sundi handled the news, and how she survived in this inspirational podcast.

Oct 22, 202121:10
Get 2 Know Gloria Gaynor

Get 2 Know Gloria Gaynor

She is known around the world for her song “I Will Survive” and is coming to Charleston in November. Hear her amazing story, including how “I Will Survive” was actually not supposed to be the big hit it later became. We “Get2Know” the one and only Gloria Gaynor in our latest podcast.

Oct 15, 202112:20
Get 2 Know Tracey Rankin, “Happy Wheels” executive director

Get 2 Know Tracey Rankin, “Happy Wheels” executive director

The mission is simple, bringing smiles to hospitalized children all over the state of South Carolina. In this latest edition of our “Get2Know“ podcast, we talk to “Happy Wheels” executive director Tracey Rankin about how the program got started, and the impact it is having statewide.

Oct 08, 202119:60
Get 2 Know Tate Nation

Get 2 Know Tate Nation

He’s a contemporary artist known for his bright, abstract paintings of traditional Charleston culture. Those paintings are often turned into puzzles showcasing his beautiful work. Get 2 Know local artist Tate Nation in this week’s podcast.

Oct 01, 202123:30
Get 2 Know Brandy Rucker Sullivan with The Have Nots

Get 2 Know Brandy Rucker Sullivan with The Have Nots

Are you ready for a few laughs in this week’s podcast? We had a great conversation with one of the leaders of the local improv group “The Have Nots, who perform regularly at Theatre 99 in Downtown Charleston. Brandy Rucker Sullivan will keep you laughing, and we find out what makes her tick this week!

Sep 24, 202119:00
Get 2 Know Irv Batten, Cooper River Bridge Run Race Director

Get 2 Know Irv Batten, Cooper River Bridge Run Race Director

The Cooper River Bridge Run is now just over a week away, and we had a chance to sit down with Race Director Irv Batten recently. “Get2Know” Irv in this week’s Community Podcast. After our taping, it was announced that a vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test result would be required to participate in the on-site run

Sep 17, 202120:24
Get 2 Know Twan Richardson and Troy McClain

Get 2 Know Twan Richardson and Troy McClain

Twan Richardson, otherwise known as “Lady T” and Troy McClain of The Channel Consulting Firm are spreading positivity throughout our community any way they can, including raising money and collecting Toys for Tots each year.  Get2Know” more about them here on our weekly podcast!

Sep 10, 202121:45
Get 2 Know Dr. Kenneth Perry of Trident Health System

Get 2 Know Dr. Kenneth Perry of Trident Health System

He has been on the front lines of COVID-19 since it started, and has been one of the main communicators of what this virus is, and what it can, and has done. “Get2Know” Dr. Kenneth Perry of Trident Health System in Episode #27 of Rob Fowler’s weekly community podcast.

Sep 03, 202120:34
Get 2 Know Katie Turner and John Barron

Get 2 Know Katie Turner and John Barron

It’s our newest anchor team at WCBD-TV, and they are ready to have some fun! Meet Katie Turner and John Barron, we are going to show you what “Living Local” here in the Lowcountry is all about! It’s Episode 26 in Rob Fowler’s weekly podcast.

Aug 27, 202117:41
Get 2 Know UofSC head football coach Shane Beamer

Get 2 Know UofSC head football coach Shane Beamer

He is now the man in charge of the University of South Carolina Football program, and his main objective is to build a program that develops young men into winners on the football field and in life. You don't want to miss this conversation with Coach Shane Beamer in our 25th Episode of "Get 2 Know" with StormTeam2 Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler.

Aug 20, 202124:52
Get 2 Know musician Lauren Hall

Get 2 Know musician Lauren Hall

She is a local singer who is climbing the ladder quickly. Hear the story of how Lauren Hall got her start, and what her goals and aspirations are now in Episode #24 of our Get2Know Podcast. Lauren also performs one of her favorite songs for us.

Aug 13, 202121:34
Get 2 Know the gold medal family of Jasmine Camacho-Quinn

Get 2 Know the gold medal family of Jasmine Camacho-Quinn

Last Friday we talked with James Quinn and Maria Camacho-Quinn about Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s mindset going into the 100-meter hurdle finals in the Tokyo Olympics. Two days later, on Sunday, an Olympic Gold Medal was in hand! Listen to our entire conversation about the Quinn Family in this week’s Get2Know Podcast

Aug 06, 202113:55
Get 2 Know Patrick Bryant

Get 2 Know Patrick Bryant

Get 2 Know Patrick Bryant who offers many great tips and stories about starting your own business in this week’s podcast.

Jul 30, 202123:53
Get 2 Know Sarah Gipe Yandle

Get 2 Know Sarah Gipe Yandle

The local real estate market is hot. In this week’s episode of Get 2 Know, we speak with local realtor Sarah Gipe Yandle about real estate in the Lowcountry.

Jul 23, 202124:53
Get 2 Know News 2 Sports Director Mark Morgan

Get 2 Know News 2 Sports Director Mark Morgan

In Episode #20, we welcome our new WCBD News 2 Sports Director Mark Morgan back to Charleston! “Get2Know” what Mark has been up to over the last few years, and what brought him back home! It’s a great discussion you don’t want to miss.

Jul 16, 202116:38
Get 2 Know Attorney David Aylor

Get 2 Know Attorney David Aylor

He is a local attorney who is successful in the courtroom but is possibly better known for what he does outside of the practice of law. Hear the story behind David Aylor, and what motivates him to give back to his community in this week’s “Get2Know” podcast.

Jul 09, 202119:54
Get 2 Know Jeff Witherspoon of Eager2Motivate

Get 2 Know Jeff Witherspoon of Eager2Motivate

Our podcast guest this week is the creator of one of the hottest fitness programs going today! It’s called Eager2Motivate, or E2M for short. Jeff Witherspoon also has Charleston ties, and he credits that connection with helping him get where he is today. Hear all about it in this latest Get2Know episode!

Jul 02, 202119:47
Get 2 Know Rebecca Ard

Get 2 Know Rebecca Ard

She is a wife, mother, and in the best shape of her life! Find out how Rebecca Ard balances life and fitness in this week’s Get2Know podcast with StormTeam2 Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler.

Jun 25, 202118:14
Get 2 Know Anna Dassing

Get 2 Know Anna Dassing

As the school year ends for most schools this week, it’s a good time to look back at a year filled with twists and turns, and adjustments on the fly. In this week’s episode of “Get2Know,” StormTeam2 Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler talks to Anna Dassing, principal of Lucy Beckham High School in Mt. Pleasant. She tells us how the new school fared during COVID, and what the future holds in Bengal Country.

Jun 18, 202117:07
Get 2 Know Kristin Smoak

Get 2 Know Kristin Smoak

From middle school to high school, then college, and 11 years of pro baseball. Kristin Smoak talks about her life with her husband Justin Smoak, who is now playing in Japan.  It’s a “home run” of a conversation on this episode of “Get2Know”.

Jun 11, 202127:04
Get 2 Know Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's BBQ

Get 2 Know Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's BBQ

He will enter the Barbecue Hall of Fame in September, and we had the pleasure of hearing his story in our latest Get2Know Podcast. You don’t want to miss our chat with the Pitmaster himself, Rodney Scott.

Jun 04, 202117:23
Get 2 Know Mary Alice Monroe

Get 2 Know Mary Alice Monroe

More than 7.5 million copies of her books have been published worldwide, and she’s earned numerous accolades and awards, including induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame. Mary Alice Monroe is our guest beginning Friday on our weekly “Get2Know” podcast. We also have a little surprise for my sister Dawne, who is a big fan!

May 28, 202117:51
Get 2 Know Kacie Myers

Get 2 Know Kacie Myers

She had a dream a few years ago, and worked hard to make it happen. In this week’s podcast, we “Get2Know” Kacie Faulling Myers, and how the companies she founded, Lashes and Lace and HaberdasH made a bride and groom's wishes come true.

May 21, 202118:31
Get 2 Know Debbie Antonelli

Get 2 Know Debbie Antonelli

Get 2 Know Debbie Antonelli, a basketball analyst, and mother of three – she chats with Rob Fowler about basketball and the Special Olympics.

May 14, 202128:57
Get 2 Know Katie Blomquist of 'Going Places'

Get 2 Know Katie Blomquist of 'Going Places'

Get 2 Know Katie Blomquist, the Executive Director of Going Places. It’s a non-profit whose goal and mission is to provide disadvantaged kids with their most basic childhood right – a right to joy. Hear Katie’s story of how Going Places started and why.

May 07, 202125:48
Get 2 Know Coach Pat Kelsey

Get 2 Know Coach Pat Kelsey

He has jumped in with both feet, in fact, he even created a special hashtag (#OurCity) as soon as he arrived in Charleston. Meet brand new College of Charleston head basketball coach Pat Kelsey in this week’s edition of Rob Fowler’s Get2Know podcast! It’s a great conversation about life and basketball.

Apr 30, 202121:04
Get 2 Know Chick-fil-A's Jerry Walkowiak

Get 2 Know Chick-fil-A's Jerry Walkowiak

What started out as a simple video tweet from Mt. Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie, turned into a worldwide viral moment for our guest this week on “Get2Know” - Jerry Walkowiak of Chick-fil-A. All it took was a little Chick-fil-A magic, and the lines at a vaccination clinic moved a little faster. 

Apr 23, 202115:53
Get 2 Know Art Zimmerman

Get 2 Know Art Zimmerman

Get 2 Know Art Zimmerman, a local advertising agency owner, runner, and author – he shares tips about running later in life and discusses his book “Run for Your Life,” and how he’s an inspiration to those who want to start running in their later years.

Apr 16, 202125:09
Get 2 Know Chris Singleton

Get 2 Know Chris Singleton

In this candid conversation, Get 2 Know one of the most inspirational people you will meet – Chris Singleton – author, keynote speaker, son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton who was killed in the Charleston Church Shooting in June 2015.

Apr 09, 202118:51
Get 2 Know Kelsey Riggs

Get 2 Know Kelsey Riggs

In this week’s episode, Get 2 Know Kelsey Riggs, a James Island native who is now a major part of the ACC Network.

Apr 02, 202130:54
Get 2 Know LB Dantzler

Get 2 Know LB Dantzler

Get 2 Know LB Dantzler, a former South Carolina baseball player turned businessman explains how his experience in sports is helping to better the career of others.

Mar 26, 202121:46
Get 2 Know Quintin Washington

Get 2 Know Quintin Washington

Get 2 Know local journalist Quintin Washington. This week, Rob Fowler turns the microphone around on Quintin who spends his days interviewing newsmakers from across the community.

Mar 19, 202115:34
Get 2 Know Tonya Estes - WCBD News Director

Get 2 Know Tonya Estes - WCBD News Director

Get 2 Know the news director at WCBD News 2, Tonya Estes, and her journey in television news. Plus, her recommendations for young journalists.

Mar 12, 202119:58
Get 2 Know Gray Soapes - WCBD General Manager

Get 2 Know Gray Soapes - WCBD General Manager

Rob Fowler speaks with WCBD-TV General Manager Gray Soapes about his journey in the television industry and gets a little insight on behind the scenes of a local TV station.

Mar 04, 202117:14