
Show overview
Brainstorm launched in 2025 and has put out 17 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 51 min and 1h 8m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 14 episodes published. Published by Reel Bank Media.
From the publisher
A slice through the noise with authentic conversations around starting, running, and expanding businesses.
Latest Episodes
Ginger Jones - Next Mile Network

S2 Ep 3Nashville Playmakers
The Nashville Playmakers is a Nashville based organization dedicated to the advancement and support of women in the field of sports. And by sports they mean, all areas of sports from management to broadcasting to agency. Listen to these two great women pour their hearts out in the latest INSights conversation from Reel Bank Media, powered by INSBANK.

S1 Ep 13Charles Henson - Nashville Computer
If you want to listen to this episode, first submit a ticket....just kidding. Charles Henson, computer super nerd, shares how he went from farm, to cyber security CEO. He's pretty funny too, for an IT guy ;)

S2 Ep 2INSights: ICBA
INSBANK CEO Jim Rieniets sits down with the CEO of the Independent Community Bankers Association Rebecca Romero Rainey to chat about all things moving in shaking int he world of community banking. How it effects real people and real communities around Tennessee and the country.

S1 Ep 12JP and Reid from TMP
TMP is an architecture firm in Nashville, TN. JP and Reid are two different kinds of personalities and energies that when combined, are a down to earth, funny, and thoughtful look into the business and building stuff! While not original founders of TMP, their business is growing their business through growing and building other businesses. How fun!

S2 Ep 1INSights: Girl Scouts
In this special edition INSights conversation, CEO of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Danielle Barnes talks about what's beyond the cookies. The community and leadership building missions of the Girl Scouts. Hosted by Phene Wardlaw, Marketing Director at INSBANK.

S1 Ep 11Chris Spencer: TeamQ
From farming, to football, to family. Chris talks about his Journey from being one of TWENTY FIVE kids on a farm, to an NFL offensive lineman, and now his own boss as a an entrepreneur and business owner.

S1 Ep 10Spencer Patton: Patton Logistics
ESpencer drops some mind-blowing knowledge about FedEx and talks creative agencies.

S1 Ep 9Carey Bringle, Peg Leg Porker brands
Authenticity is the name of the game for Carey Bringle, owner of the Peg Leg Porker brands. In addition to a background in sales, advertising, and merchandising, Carey combined all his life's experiences into a passion and love for food and BBQ. Hear the story behind his brand and journey to being Nashville's most authentic Tennessee BBQ joint.

S1 Ep 8Bill Miller, Icon Entertainment
As a young photographer trying to make his way in Nashville, Bill Miller crossed paths with none other than the man in black Johnny Cash. In addition to his sharp business mind and skills, Bill's friendship with Johnny ran parallel to his entrepreneurial endeavors and fostered a long and fruitful friendship.

S1 Ep 7Kenny Hancock, LYNC Health Partners
Kenny Hancock is a serial entrepreneur. He starts and builds businesses. Then he does it again. He also happens to be a very funny and down to earth guy. Hear some of the stories behind his success.

S1 Ep 6Chris Erlanson, Tennessee Flight Training
They say behind every great man is a great woman. While Chris is a brilliant and witty guy, his wife gave him a gift that changed the (flight) course of his whole life.

S1 Ep 5Mark Harris, HeroWear
There goes my hero....wear. Mark Harris is CEO and Co-Founder of HeroWear, a line of wearable back, leg and hip support braces to help relieve tension, and strengthen function of those who work bending over frequently. Mark is super friendly and transparent about his beginnings and growth in business and we could all learn a little something from him!

S1 Ep 4Brainstorm, Pathway Lending
Is it weird that a bank has a bank as a client? We don't think so. Pathway Lending's incredible business model is to take on visionaries and entrepreneurs and help them achieve their dreams. And if they need a little help before they are the right fit, Pathway offers curriculum to help get folks up to speed. Then they partner with them! A truly brilliant and American story.

S1 Ep 3Mark Barrett, Bank Card of America
It's not often that someone as smart and successful in business is also a genuinely sweet and caring guy. Mark Barrett is truly one. He shares his eclectic background and all the things he has tried his hand at before he found himself at co-founding Bank Card of America.

S1 Ep 2Darden Copeland, Calvert Street Group
Darden lives in Nashville, and DOESN"T work in the music industry...but he used to! Hear all about his start, progression, and current business growth. Also a pretty neat story of how he met his wife.

S1 Ep 1Brian Hadfield, FSI Logistics
Brian gives a real life look at how he started in the supply chain business, and how importing and exporting from China was effected by COVID.