The Monica Pearson Show

By: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • Summary

  • Broadcast legend Monica Pearson has been a trusted voice in Atlanta for over four decades. And now, she’s joining The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to deliver her smart and entertaining perspective of the world around us. Listen for new episodes every Tuesday as she invites newsmakers, groundbreakers, innovators and influencers to sit down at her table for an intimate discussion.
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Episodes
  • Blondie
    Aug 13 2024
    Her name is Anita Rae Strange, but Atlanta knows her best as Blondie, famed exotic entertainer at Clermont Lounge—Atlanta’s oldest strip club. She has charmed generations of crowds and celebrities with her signature move: crushing a beer can with her breasts. But, there’s a side to Blondie many don’t know. From stripping to praying, the 67-year-old icon reveals all in this week’s episode of “The Monica Pearson Show.” You can watch the conversation on ajc.com. Be sure to subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and download the AJC news app. The Monica Pearson Show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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    34 mins
  • Maria Taylor
    Aug 7 2024
    Before heading to Paris to cover the 2024 Summer Olympics, the tables turned on “The Monica Pearson Show” as master interviewer Maria Taylor takes the hot seat. She answered questions about her life as a former athlete, sports journalist, and mother. As the lead host of NBC’s Football Night in America, and a correspondent for events like the French Open and the Olympics, Taylor is known for getting exclusive scoop from big names. Taylor divulges her ‘secret sauce’ for interviews and shares who has inspired her career (Monica made the list). You can watch the conversation on ajc.com. Be sure to subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and download the AJC news app. The Monica Pearson Show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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    34 mins
  • Chuck Leavell
    Jul 30 2024
    When it comes to Atlanta’s most prolific musicians… Chuck Leavell is top of the list. He is known as “the 6th Rolling Stone” because of his decades-long touring gig alongside Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. In this special, extra-long episode, Chuck talks family, music and forestry in this episode of “The Monica Pearson Show.” He has much to be proud of: adventures with the Allman brothers, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison. He is an inductee of both the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. But his advice to young people? “I don’t have a clue, man.” Be sure to check out the video of this conversation ajc.com. If you're not a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, check out this special introductory offer. The Monica Pearson Show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To listen to more of what we have to offer, check out AJC Podcasts.
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    1 hr and 1 min

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