Wake Up with Beth and Ruthie

#44 Revisiting Conversation with Amanda Matos Owner of Strongselves Studio

#43 Chip White (Vanna White's Brother) from "Relatively Famous" Podcast

#42 Chef Ervin Abbott | Assistant Culinary Director at La Vida Hospitality–Big Chill Island House & Crooked Hammock Brewery

❤️🤍💙 MAY THEME: MAKING MEMORIES THAT MATTER ❤️🤍💙
🎧 LISTEN THIS SATURDAY | MAY 2 2026Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM | 9:30–10:00 AM🎙 Audio • 📺 Video • 📲 Social📻 ON AIR: HotTalk WRNN 99.5 FM🔁 Episode replays: www.WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie.com | Podbean🎟️ https://myrtlebeachclassic.com/You can feel it across Myrtle Beach right now…The Grand Strand is stepping into one of its biggest seasons of the year, where PGA TOUR golf, southern hospitality and tourism, all come together to create experiences visitors and our community remember long after … making memories that matter.We’re taking you behind the scenes of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, brought to us by ONEflight International, Inc. x Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the people helping spotlight South Carolina’s ‘golf capital of the world’ into unforgettable memories.🎧 9:30–10:00 AM👨‍🍳 Chef Ervin Abbott Culinary Director | Big Chill Island House | 8x Masters Tournament Fresh from cheffing at The Masters in Augusta, Chef Ervin joins us to talk:🍽 The new Fairway Features Menu @bigchillislandhouse North Myrtle Beach running throughout the #MyrtleBeach Classic🥂 Food, hospitality and high-level event dining🌴 The connection between tourism, golf and the Grand Strand restaurant scene🔥 What it’s like cooking at one of the most iconic sporting events in the worldFrom Augusta to Myrtle Beach, this conversation is all about hospitality, flavour and creating unforgettable experiences through food.✨ Real people.✨ Real conversations.✨ Real Grand Strand memories that matter.These are the conversations we love bringing together — the people, events and stories shaping life across Myrtle Beach and beyond.Set your reminder, grab your coffee and Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie this Saturday.🙏🏻 ThankYou to our show sponsor 🙏🏻💰 Coin Galleries of Myrtle Beach 💰#WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie #WUWBR#MyrtleBeach #GrandStrand #PGATOUR #golfcapitaloftheworld#MyrtleBeachGolf #GolfTourism#Hospitality #Foodie #BigChillIslandHouse #TheMasters#SouthCarolina #VisitMyrtleBeach

#41 Darren Nelson - Director (SportFive) ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

❤️🤍💙 MAY THEME: MAKING MEMORIES THAT MATTER ❤️🤍💙
🎧 LISTEN THIS SATURDAY | MAY 2 2026Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM | 9:30–10:00 AM🎙 Audio • 📺 Video • 📲 Social📻 ON AIR: HotTalk WRNN 99.5 FM🔁 Episode replays: www.WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie.com | Podbean🎟️ https://myrtlebeachclassic.com
You can feel it across Myrtle Beach right now…The Grand Strand is stepping into one of its biggest seasons of the year, where PGA TOUR golf, southern hospitality and tourism, all come together to create experiences visitors and our community remember long after … making memories that matter.We’re taking you behind the scenes of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, brought to us by ONEflight International, Inc. x Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the people helping spotlight South Carolina’s ‘golf capital of the world’ into unforgettable memories.🎧 7:30–8:00 AM⛳️ Darren NelsonTournament Director – ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic | SPORTFIVE | PGA TOUR We’re talking:❣️ What it takes to bid for, win & operate a multiple year PGA TOUR event❣️ Coordinating players, volunteers, sponsors, celebrities and logistics❣️ The impact the #ONEflightMyrtleBeachClassic has on Myrtle Beach tourism, hospitality and the Grand Strand economy❣️ How title sponsor ONEflight International continues to raise the bar in PGA Golf tournament experience with outside the box collaborations with global sports properties like McLarenWe also get into:🏎 The arrival of the McLaren F1 car🏌️ Celebrity Pro-Am appearances from Lando Norris and Zac Brown🔥 Brooks Koepka joins Myrtle Beach field🎬 The return of Kurt Russell❤️ The charities and community organisations benefiting from tournament weekFrom operations to international attention, Darren shares what goes into bringing a world-class sporting event to South Carolina✨ Real people.✨ Real conversations.✨ Real Grand Strand memories that matter.These are the conversations we love bringing together — the people, events and stories shaping life across Myrtle Beach and beyond.Set your reminder, grab your coffee and Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie this Saturday.🙏🏻 ThankYou to our show sponsor 🙏🏻💰 Coin Galleries of Myrtle Beach 💰#WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie #WUWBR#MyrtleBeach #GrandStrand #PGATOUR #golfcapitaloftheworld#MyrtleBeachGolf #GolfTourism#Hospitality #Foodie #BigChillIslandHouse #TheMasters#SouthCarolina #VisitMyrtleBeach
 

#40 Victoria Tobin Executive Director Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association

💙❤️💛 APRIL THEME: TOGETHER WE RISE 💙❤️💛
 
LISTEN THIS SATURDAY | APRIL 25, 2026
Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie
7:30–8:00 AM | 9:30–10:00 AM
Audio • Video • Social
ON AIR: HotTalk WRNN 99.5 FM
Podcast episode replays: www.WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie.com | Podbean
 
Sometimes “rising” literally looks like Atlas holding the weight of the world on his shoulders and sometimes it’s the people behind the scenes holding an entire industry together.
From the world stage to right here on the Grand Strand, this week’s conversations are about resilience, performance and the people who keep everything moving.
 
9:30–10:00 AM
Victoria Tobin
Executive Director – Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
https://mbhospitality.org/
 
We explore:
The role hospitality plays in the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand economy
Supporting restaurants, hotels and service industry teams
Workforce, growth and the future of hospitality in South Carolina
The greater collaboration and rising together of Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association, International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach SC Restaurant & Lodging Association to support and promote the local culinary arts profession and give students real-world experience.
 
From front-of-house to behind the scenes, Victoria shares how the hospitality industry and events like TRIO Coastal Culinary Experience continue to power our local culinary scene.
 
BUY TICKETS NOW and JOIN US at the 17th Annual TRIO Coastal Culinary Experience:
https://www.scrla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034867...
Monday April 27th, 2026
Sheraton Myrtle Beach
2101 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
 
Real people.
Real conversations.
Real Grand Strand impact.
 
These are the conversations we love bringing together — the people, the industries and the stories shaping life across Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and globally.
Set your reminder, grab your coffee and Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie this Saturday.
 
Thankyou to our show sponsor
Coin Galleries of Myrtle Beach
 
#wakeupwithbethandruthie #wuwbr
#myrtlebeach #worldsstrongestman
#hospitality #SouthCarolina

#39 Luke Stoltman & Colin Bryce - The World's Strongest Man Competition

💙❤️💛 APRIL THEME: TOGETHER WE RISE 💙❤️💛
 
🎧 LISTEN THIS SATURDAY | APRIL 25, 2026Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM | 9:30–10:00 AM🎙 Audio • 📺 Video • 📲 Social📻 ON AIR: HotTalk WRNN 99.5 FM🔁 Podcast episode replays: www.WakeUpWithBethAndRuthie.com | PodbeanSometimes “rising” literally looks like Atlas holding the weight of the world on his shouldersand sometimes it’s the people behind the scenes holding an entire industry together.From the world stage to right here on the Grand Strand, this week’s conversations are about resilience, performance and the people who keep everything moving.🎧 7:30–8:00 AM💪 Luke "The Highland Oak" Stoltman🌍Europe's Strongest Man 🏆🏆🇬🇧Britain’s Strongest Man 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland's Strongest Man 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆www.stoltmanbrothers.com🎙 Colin BryceSBD World’s Strongest Man Tournament Director | CoOwner Giants LiveOlympic Athlete + Commentator | ex-Strongmanhttps://www.theworldsstrongestman.comWe’re talking:❣️ What it takes — physically and mentally — to compete at the highest level❣️ The global impact of World's Strongest Man❣️ Discipline, mindset and pushing past limits❣️ Bringing world-class strength events into different communities around the worldFrom Scotland to the world stage, this is a conversation about performance, pressure and what physical and mental “strength” really means.

#38 & #37 Jessica Agee Owner of The Styling Room

#36 Sarah Pope CEO of SOS Care

TOGETHER WE RISE: COMMUNITY, IMPACT & THE GRAND STRAND 💙🎙️🌊
We’re highlighting the people, organizations, and conversations making a real difference across Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand and South Carolina.
🎧 Sarah Pope – CEO | SOS Care
In this episode of Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie, Sarah shares how SOS Care is helping individuals with autism and their families build independence, opportunity and a true sense of community.
With April recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, the conversation focuses on why awareness has evolved into action and how local support continues to create life-changing impact right here in Horry County.
From housing initiatives like SOS Oak Tree Farm to community-driven events, Sarah explains how inclusion, advocacy and support systems are shaping a stronger future for adults living with autism and related disabilities.
Together, we explore what it really means to show up for one another and how small efforts can lead to lasting change across the Grand Strand. 💙

#35 Matt Pivarnik CEO Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Together We Rise: Tourism, Leadership and the Grand Strand 💙🎙️🌊
We’re celebrating the people, stories, and leaders shaping the future of Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, and South Carolina.
🎧 Matt Pivarnik – CEO | @VisitMyrtleBeach, South Carolina
In this episode of Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie, Matt shares the vision behind Collaborate 2031 and how tourism drives the Grand Strand economy. He reflects on how Myrtle Beach continues to grow as a destination and why collaboration between business, community and leadership is essential for long-term success.
Together, we explore how strategic decisions and collective effort today will shape what Myrtle Beach becomes tomorrow. From economic growth to community momentum, this conversation highlights the people and ideas driving real impact across the Grand Strand. 💙

#34 Paul Dans Attorney U.S. Senate Candidate

Together We Rise Series: Leadership & Community South Carolina 💙🎙️⚖️
We’re celebrating the people, stories, and leaders shaping the future of Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, and South Carolina.
🎧 Paul Dans – Attorney | U.S. Senate Candidate | Paul Dans for U.S. Senate
In this episode of Wake Up with Beth & Ruthie, Paul shares the journey behind his campaign to retire Sen. Lindsey Graham and the vision that drives his work across the state. From his experience as a senior advisor in the Trump Administration to authoring Project 2025, Paul reflects on the leadership lessons that inspired him to step into public service.
He discusses the issues impacting South Carolina communities today and why honest conversation and civic engagement are more important than ever. Paul also shares what it takes to challenge the status quo and the responsibility leaders carry when shaping the future.
Together, we explore how thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and a statewide perspective can move Myrtle Beach and South Carolina forward from the ideas shaping 2025 to the decisions that will define the next decade.
From bold vision to real-world impact, this episode highlights how leadership and community can rise together. 💙