Meet Our Guests

Meet the Artists Behind The Hook

Get to know the artists behind the conversations—their work, their story, and where to find them.

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“The Hook with Johni & Jess is one of Richmond’s top new podcasts. Johni and Jess are so much fun and really care about their guests. As a recent guest I can say it’s one of the best times I’ve had being on a podcast in quite some time.”


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Dave McKenney 

Dreamsicle-The Classic Jimmy Buffett Tribute Experience 


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“Ya'll...this is one of the most fun podcasts we've gotten to do. If you've got the time, give it a listen. God forgive me, I did my Lucinda Williams impression.”


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Sarah Frances Santamaria

VEXINE


Behind The Hook

The creatives who believed in The Hook before the first mic was turned on.

Thank you!

Amanda Cook Makeup Artist

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Thanks for making Jess camera-ready and confidant for shoot #1!

Beauty By Heather Louise 

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Huge thanks for helping Johni look incredible for our first official shoot!

River City Consulting

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Thanks for creating this amazing website!!

Cassie Strong Photography

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Thanks for killing it with our first Hook photoshoot!

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“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”


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Maya Angelou