HTC and Lucky Dog Productions launch RiverTalk: Beyond the Stream Podcast
November 19, 2025
Conway, S.C. – HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, in conjunction with storied local production company Lucky Dog Productions, today launched RiverTalk: Beyond The Stream. A reimagining of the long-running local program, RiverTalk: Beyond The Stream will be a daily 30-minute program for broadcast, along with a weekly podcast featuring HTC personnel and numerous segments from the show being utilized for social media consumption.
Still hosted by veteran television and radio personality “Banana Jack” Murphy, RiverTalk: Beyond The Stream will dive deep into a lively, engaging show designed to bring the latest local community news and events, pillars of the community and entertainment. With content catered towards broadcast and social media, the purpose for RiverTalk: Beyond the Stream is to keep the community informed, entertained, but most of all connected.
“We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Lucky Dog Productions for many years and feel the launch of RiverTalk: Beyond The Stream is the next step in being better able to reach and connect with both members and non-members outside of traditional television,” said Sandy Hendrick, HTC Marketing Manager. “HTC is excited about what the future holds with this endeavor.”
As for being able to watch or listen to this new iteration, people can:
- Watch daily episodes Monday through Friday on WWMB (HTC Channel 16) at 6 a.m.
- View weekly HTC-specific segments at https://www.youtube.com/user/HorryTelephone
- Listen to weekly HTC-specific segments via their preferred podcast provider
- Catch show segments on HTC and RiverTalk social media outlets
“Lucky Dog and HTC have partnered to provide local content to residents for more than 25 years and we’re excited about this next chapter,” said Donald Smith, owner Lucky Dog Productions. “With RiverTalk: Beyond The Stream we want to immerse the viewer in the full breadth of what makes our community unique. It’s not just about surface-level observations; it’s about understanding the layers of the counties identity, culture, and values.”
For more information about HTC, visit www.htcinc.net or call 843-365-2154.
