The Hatch Podcast
At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Produced at Hatch Fairhope, it’s where bold ideas take flight.
The Founders Series dives into the journeys of startup founders building the future of business, technology, and innovation across the Gulf South.
The Music Accelerator combines professional music industry guidance with spiritual mentorship, creating a unique environment where artists can grow both creatively and personally. Hosted by music industry veteran Chris Estes, this series features conversations with artists and insiders who’ve spent years shaping the sounds and stories of modern music.
The Bioscience Innovation Series explores breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science — with founders and researchers driving life-changing discoveries in labs across the region.
Around the Table features conversations with Alabama’s most forward-thinking companies and creators, from startups re-imagining industry to leaders building stronger communities.
And throughout the year, The Hatch Podcast Network introduces new limited series spotlighting the people and ideas transforming the Gulf Coast economy — one story at a time.
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Episodes
33 episodes
Inside Hatch-a-thon Demo Night | Hatch Podcast
What happens when real community problems meet builders willing to jump in and try?Hatch-a-thon brings together founders, students, technologists, and community members for a two-week build focused on solving real challenges submi...
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Episode 32
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18:59
Before the Red Light: Why Pre-Production Makes or Breaks Your Record | Music Accelerator
What if the most important creative decisions on your record are made before you ever hit record?In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Music Accelerator, host Chris Estes breaks down the often-overlooked but critical role o...
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Episode 31
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10:08
Inside Patifina: Hospital-Grade Imaging Anywhere | Bioscience Innovation
What if the most advanced medical imaging could go anywhere it’s needed, without sacrificing quality? In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, we explore how Patifina is redefining how healthcare is delivered by ...
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Episode 30
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26:56
The Hatch Podcast — Official Trailer
The Hatch Podcast is a show about people building things.Each episode features honest conversations with founders, creators, and builders working on ideas that are still taking shape — from startups and bioscience to technology and music...
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1:17
What Alabama Put in the Music: Four Voices, One Foundation | Music Accelerator
What do Randy Owen, Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, and Lionel Richie have in common?They all trace their story back to Alabama.In this episode of the Hatch Podcast Music Accelerator, Hatch pr...
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Episode 29
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14:55
Inside Hatch: Conversations from 2025 — Innovation, Health, Business, and Culture on the Gulf Coast
What does innovation actually look like on the Gulf Coast and across lower Alabama?In this episode of the Hatch Podcast, we’re taking a look back at some of the conversations that shaped 2025. Rather than a highlight reel, this ep...
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Episode 28
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16:38
Building Tech on the Gulf Coast: Kai Gray, Founder of Motive AI | Founders Series
What does it look like to build technology outside a traditional tech hub?For Kai Gray, it starts with a simple belief: you don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to build something that matters.In this episode of The Hatch...
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Episode 27
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19:50
Inside Alabama’s Cannabis Testing Lab: Natalie Siracusa, Lab Director at Green Health | Bioscience Innovation
What does it take to make sure every medical cannabis product in Alabama is truly safe for the patients who depend on it?For Laboratory Director Natalie Siracusa of Green Health Laboratories, the answer begins with f...
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Episode 26
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24:41
From Mechanic to Medical Innovator: Chris Harber, CEO of Simparo Surgical | Bioscience Innovation
What if a simpler, faster way to treat thumb arthritis could get millions of people back to living pain-free — and it all started with a former auto mechanic on the Gulf Coast?In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Bioscience Innov...
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Episode 25
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25:30
Inside the Lab: Next Generation Vaccines and Emerging Viruses with Dr. Jonathan Rayner | Bioscience Innovation
What does it really take to study dangerous viruses, engineer next generation vaccines, and build biotech companies in Alabama?In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Bioscience Innovation, Dr. Rayner shares how breakthroughs really...
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Episode 24
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26:15
LandTrust: How Nic De Castro Built a Marketplace for Outdoor Access | Founders Series
What if you could book a day on a private ranch the same way you book an Airbnb?That’s exactly what Nic De Castro built — and today LandTrust opens up over 1 million acres of private farms and ranches across 40+ states to everyday...
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Episode 23
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25:51
Building Bold Businesses and Stronger Communities: Nathan Cox & Adam Campbell, 68 Ventures | Around the Table
When it comes to building companies — and communities — few do it with as much grit, purpose, and perspective as Nathan Cox and Adam Campbell from 68 Ventures.In this episode of
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Episode 22
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1:03:58
10 Minutes on Touring: What It Really Does for Your Career | Music Accelerator
What does touring really do for your career? Real-world advice for up-and-coming & indie artists — from stage presence and setlists to audience connection and market strategy.In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Music Acce...
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Episode 21
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11:23
Upstream Medicine: Dr. Grant Zarzour, Sperity Health | Bioscience Innovation
What if the best medicine isn’t surgery or a prescription — but prevention?In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Zarzour shares how personal experiences reshaped his view of healthcare — from fixing joints in the op...
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Episode 20
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26:49
5 Things Every Up-and-Coming & Indie Artist Should Know: Tim Scott | Music Accelerator
Real-world advice for up-and-coming & indie artists — from songwriting and production to promotion, consistency, and building a lasting career.What does it really take to stand out as an artist today?With thousan...
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Episode 19
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34:44
Turning Chicken Waste into Regenerative Farming: Michael Lynch, CHONEX | Bioscience Innovation
What if the future of farming starts with insects? In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Bioscience Innovation Stories, producer Tim Scott talks with Michael Lynch, founder and CEO of CHONEX — an Alabama bioscience...
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Episode 18
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18:41
How One State Shaped American Music: Lionel Richie & The Voices of Alabama | Music Accelerator
What gives Alabama its sound — that soulful mix of gospel roots, southern storytelling, and pure heart that carries across generations?In this episode, producer Tim Scott takes you on a journey through the voices that defin...
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Episode 17
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15:31
Music Publishing & Royalties (Part 2): Susan Fontaine Godwin | Music Accelerator
In this second conversation with Susan Fontaine Godwin, we go deeper into the business of songwriting — from co-writing splits to performance rights, mechanical royalties, and how to protect your work in the streaming age.Susan, f...
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Episode 16
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23:35
Copyright, Publishing, and Protecting Songwriters (Part 1): Susan Fontaine Godwin | Music Accelerator
With over three decades of experience in publishing, licensing, and songwriter advocacy, Susan Fontaine Godwin has seen the music industry from the inside out. From launching the publishing department at Integrity Music to founding Ch...
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Episode 15
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24:55
Songwriting: The 3 Lanes Every Artist Should Know: Chris Estes & Keith Glines | Music Accelerator
With 119,000 songs uploaded every day, how do you write something that cuts through the noise?In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Music Accelerator, host Chris Estes and Hatch director Keith Glines dive deep into t...
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Episode 14
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17:08
The Story of Alabama Songwriters: Jamey Johnson | Music Accelerator
Did you know some of the most iconic songs in American music were written by Alabama songwriters? From Hank Williams Sr. in Montgomery to Lionel Richie in Tuskegee, from the Muscle Shoals sound to Jimmy Buffett on the Gulf Coast — Alabam...
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Episode 13
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17:39
Launching the Hatch Music Accelerator: Chris Estes & Keith Glines | Music Accelerator
What does it really take to launch a music career today?In this very first episode of The Hatch Podcast: Music Accelerator, host Chris Estes and Hatch director Keith Glines pull back the curtain on a brand-n...
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Episode 12
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22:35
From Speech Pathology to Sterilization Innovation: Michelle Scott, Gulf Sterilization | Bioscience Innovation
How can innovation in medical sterilization improve patient safety and protect the environment? Join us on The Hatch Podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Michelle Scott, CEO and founder of Gulf Sterilization. With a bac...
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Episode 11
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20:18
Powering Alabama’s Tech Ecosystem: Charles Jackson | Bioscience Innovation
What does it take to build a thriving tech ecosystem? Join the Hatch Podcast as we sit down with Charles Jackson, Innovation Development Manager at Alabama Power and a key figure in the Techstars Alabama Energy Tech Accelerator. From his...
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Episode 10
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21:52
Transforming South Alabama’s Workforce: Dr. Josh Duplantis | Bioscience Innovation
How is South Alabama shaping the future of its workforce? Join Dr. Josh Duplantis, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development at Coastal Alabama Community College, on the Hatch Podcast as he unveils the strategies driving economic growth...
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Episode 9
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