Worthy Cause
The Worthy Cause Podcast is an all-new podcast from the Arena, hosted by Columbia-based creative Preach Jacobs.
The Worthy Cause Podcast takes you beyond the headlines of people, politics, and culture, and explores the intersection of all three.
Join Worthy Cause for two episodes each week featuring the best and brightest South Carolina has to offer.
The Worthy Cause Podcast takes you beyond the headlines of people, politics, and culture, and explores the intersection of all three.
Join Worthy Cause for two episodes each week featuring the best and brightest South Carolina has to offer.
Worthy Cause
Episode 30 with Sumner Bender
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The Arena
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Episode 30
Preach Jacobs speaks with Sumner Bender, the executive director of the Nickelodeon theater in Columbia, SC. They discuss Sumner's journey in the arts, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of the pandemic on the art scene. Sumner shares insights on balancing mainstream and independent films, the changing landscape of movie theaters, and the role of AI in the entertainment industry. They also explore the support needed for local filmmakers and the arts community in Columbia.