Live @ GaETC with Rick Williams: EPIC Social Media, Student Roles, and a 90s Rock Rabbit Hole
NOV 20, 202529 MIN
Live @ GaETC with Rick Williams: EPIC Social Media, Student Roles, and a 90s Rock Rabbit Hole
NOV 20, 202529 MIN
Description
<b>Lee Green</b> and <b>Clint Winter</b> are back (and popping mics) with friend of the show <b>Rick Williams</b> from <b>Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy</b>.After getting grilled for missing Rick's 11:00 AM presentation, the guys settle in to talk about Rick's <b>EPIC</b> approach to school social media: <b>E</b>ngage, <b>P</b>romote, <b>I</b>nspire, and <b>C</b>aptivate. Rick explains how his "Flash News" program—a fast-paced, TikTok-style news show—racked up over 170,000 views by meeting students where they are.<b>Key topics in this episode:</b><ul><li><b>Learning in Disguise:</b> How Rick runs his class like a business (complete with production meetings) and finds a role for every student, whether they want to be on-camera talent, run the audio board, or build sets with dry ice.</li><li><b>The Industry Gap:</b> A realistic look at the Georgia film industry and why bridging the gap between high school and union jobs often requires that next step at places like <b>Georgia Film Academy</b> or <b>Georgia Highlands</b>.</li><li><b>What’s Next:</b> A sneak peek at Rick's new mentorship program, "Fame Noma," and the upcoming <b>Podjam</b> event in 2026.</li></ul>Plus, the conversation takes a hard left turn into a <b>90s music trivia challenge</b> covering Hootie & the Blowfish, R.E.M., and the Black Crowes.