Hey Raleigh. It's time to get real. This podcast will include local Raleigh news, buzz, gossip, and topics that we think are worth talking about.
It's the last weekend of summer and Ashley is headed to the beach of Harker's Island with her best friend Layne. This episode takes place in the car where the girls discuss the life changing Lizzo concert. Ashley is in the final month before her wedding and just had her bridal portraits, another bridal shower, and then another bridal shower (surprise one at work) News: Lizzo accuses postdate driver of stealing her food,Vape Deaths, Cary's 1st Homicide of 2019 Fashion trend: the 90s are bad and neons are in! Bright color everything Bachelor in Paradise recap, and the new Bachelor is Peter aka 4 times in the windmill!
This is the first episode with Ashley hosting solo! New format! 9/11 moment of silence News: 2 Knightdale daycare workers get arrested, 6th person to die from vaping, Trump/Chrissy Teigan Twitter war Fashion Trend/Tip (new segment): Leopard is super trendy this fall RHOC & BIP Recap
Ashley's getting ready to leave for Miami for her bachy and finishing up her wedding planning fun! News: Amazon Fires, Pfizer announces new Gene Therapy Center, First Cidery in Raleigh Music Moment: Taylor Swift uses VMA video of the year aware acceptance speech to call out white house and talk about her equality act petition! Some new and exciting news and changes coming to Get Real Raleigh!
Lauren got engaged!! We recap all the juicy details along with Ashley taking her bae out for his Birthday. Catch up on Bachelor and Paradise with us! News: Jeff Epstein suicide, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth breakup, and mysterious algae is poisoning our dogs across the nation. Music Moment: Khalid gives back to El Paso with Benefit Concert
Episode 20!! We talk about Lauren going to the Triangle Pop Up event and Ashley is finalizing her wedding plans News: All 3 of the mass shootings, Old Tuffy Beer, and Protests in Hong Kong continuing. Music Moment: Tswift is performing at the VMA's and she is nominated for 10 awards!
Episode 18 features guest host Emily and we go into her Bachelor application and her dating life. News: NC and laws on Hemp, Racist Woman @ Bonefish Grill, Facebook hit with $5 billion fine Music Moment: Taylor's new song Archer, Cats trailer has been revealed Bachelorette Recap Questionnaire on Emily's dating life
This past weekend we attended the Children's Flight of Hope event at Compass rose! Ashley had her wedding makeup and hair trial and Lauren and Ashley spent time at the Raleigh Pin Up studio! News: R Kelly pleads not guilty, the North Raleigh Peeper is finally caught, more bad news at the border, and a Mike Fleiss scandal. Music Moment: All the details on Beyonce and her upcoming album release on FRIDAY!
The USA Women's team win the World Cup and we are dazzled in patriotic bliss from our 4th of July weekend. Recap Alert: BaChElOrEtTe! News: Earthquakes in California, Halle Berry (Our new Little Mermaid), and Blue Bell Ice Cream has been contaminated by teenagers all over the US. Music Moment: Camila Cabello & Mark Ronson debut "Find U Again" music video, and we are OBSESSED with Camila and Shawn Mendes.
This week's episode is a little earlier since it's a holiday week! We recap the best bridal shower ever (Ashley's), Rascal Flatts Concert and the best new item at Cookout! News: Pregnant Alabama woman gets charged for getting shot in the stomach, FDA investigates 16 brands of dog food, Marrot- the new meat carrot at Arby's, and the mysterious Utah murder Music Moment: Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun & Justin Bieber & Kanye etc Shoutout to Alexa at Unfiltered Beauty for making us bronze babes with our amazing spray tans!
This week we talk about Ashley's attendance at an exclusive wedding in Boone, a review of the new STIR restaurant in North Hills, and a recap of the bachelorette, News: A dive into protests in Hong Kong, the new scientology scandal, and a sad look into South and Central American Immigration Music Moment: Ariana Grande is coming, Lizzo at the BET awards, and Beyonce featured in the new Lion King preview
In this episode we dive into our weekends and a refresher of the #metoo movement - Ashley recaps her experience while in college. News: Measles outbreak Durham, OJ Simpsons new venture, and Cuba Gooding Jr groping story Music Moment: New Tswift update and Shania Twain is in VEGAS!
PSA: WE SCREAM AT MINUTE 12 - In case you are listening while driving ;) Lauren's trip to Charlottesville, Ashley's DJ and Honeymoon updates, and our TOP shows to watch this week. News: Tourists dying in the Dominican Republic, an update on the UNC Student Murders from 2015, and a local construction site nightmare Music Moment: Recap of the 73rd Tony Awards ft. Ali Stoker
Recap of the Hootie & the Blowfish 25 year anniversary concert, Lauren's bday party, and details on Ashley's popcorn bucket. News: Virginia shooting, Day care pine cone death, Atlantic Beach shark attack Music Moment: A review of Miley Cyrus' new EP, R Kelly charged with 11 new crimes
Lauren gets back from Antigua (pronounced An-tee-ga) Recap of MDW, Lauren's new fiery Ariel Hair, GOT (MAJOR SPOILER ALERT) News: Riverside Sex Scandal, 16 year old found at Duke, Aladdin Music Moment: Nudie pics of Iggy Izalea & Miley Cyrus to real 3 new songs
Special Guest Host- Ashley with Nick Lutes Local Events: Artspolosure News: New Abortion Laws, Kanye and Kim's Baby Name, Cat Cafe coming to Raleigh Music Moment: Miley Cyrus & Rihanna's new gig and James Charles singing on tour with Morphe Interview with Nick Lutes
Episode 8 Local Events: Vintage Market Days, Hurricanes Game, Bryan Adams Concert News: Bachelorette- new season with Hannah B, RIP Doris Day, Maleah Davis disappearance Music Moment: Justin Bieber & Ed Sheeran's New Song- I Don't Care
Episode 7 of Get Real Raleigh features highlights of ring shopping during a massive/intense/crazy sale, Ashley's run at the Diva Half Marathon, and two new Netflix must see's! News: UNCC shooting, Billy Gotti the Goat #GOTTIGANG , and the royal baby Music Moment: Tswift new release and signs of a new album coming soon!
Episode 6 of Get Real Raleigh features a recap of the most recent Raleigh Night Market, Ashley's botox experience (finally), and details of the Out Raleigh event! News: The shooting of Soheil Mojarrad, Lala Kent VS. 50 Cent (#Fofty), and Avengers: End Game booms at the box office. Music Moment: Tswift and Artist Kelsey Montague team up for a new music release!
Episode 3 of Get Real Raleigh features reviews of Anastasia on broadway, a tale of a night out in durham, and updates on Ashley's botox. News: The Sri Lanka attacks, and recent Columbine teen. Music Moment: Highlights of Beyonce's new documentary on Netflix
This episode features Lauren and Ashley's Game of Thrones predictions (NO SPOILERS), a recap of the Raleigh Half Marathon, and a recent dining experience at Barcelona Wine Bar. News: Gas Leak Explosion in Durham, remembering the Notre Dame Cathedral Music Moment: Coachella Highlights
Episode 3 of Get Real Raleigh features Ashley's frozen chicken injury and recent car accident, half marathon talks, and gossip. News: USC Uber Killer, Nude photo teacher scandal, Vanderpump Rules updates Music Moment: Vegas starlight coming to Raleigh!
Episode 2 of Get Real Raleigh features highlights from last weeks local events, Ashley's trip to NYC and 30th Birthday, and an experience with a bumbler gone viral. News: Updates on Nash County Murderer, details on Woodstock 50th reunion Music Moment: Information on local Dreamville Music Fest.
The first episode of Get Real Raleigh features an introduction to co-hosts, Lauren and Ashley. News: A local Wake Med flasher, updates on the Chris Watts murder, US-wide vaccination issues. Music Moment: Up and coming NC Artist, Dababy and his ventures at SXSW.