StreetCircleDrive

In this episode hosts Moose, Mark and McNally discuss the hum, Hickory's new outdoor amphitheater, the unveiling of Bruce Meisner Park , and review a great food spot in town, Hickory Bread Cafe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode hosts Moose, Richard, Mark and Clise discuss the recent Arch developments, Jon Reep's Mayoral candidacy, housing developments in Hickory, and review 92Chicken - Korean Style Chicken ARCH UPDATE FROM CITY OF HICKORY via HICKORY DAILY RECORDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welp... The Hickory Arches are unfortunately no more. Join Moose, McNally, and Erica on this episode as they unpack the last few days, the range of emotions, buck stopping, and more. Also included in this episode, the hosts try to unravel the mystery and answer the question... why are there are no ride-share drivers in Hickory?RIP Hickory Arches we hardly ever knew you See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast for people who love Hickory, NC... StreetCircleDrive is back with new hosts (and old ones too)! Moose, Richard, and Mark are your hosts for this episode of SCD! This Part 2 of 2 will introduce you to our hosts, give some insight on what's happening in Hickory, NC, and provide more than a couple of laughs.Mentions in this episode: Hickory's Riverwalk, OLLE Art Walk, Historic Ridgeview WalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast for people who love Hickory, NC... StreetCircleDrive has relaunched with new hosts (and old ones too)! Moose, McNally, Erica, and Clise are your hosts for this episode of SCD! This Part 1 of 2 will introduce you to 4 of our hosts, give some insight on what's happening in Hickory, NC, and provide more than a couple of laughs.Mentions in this episode: Appalachian State's Hickory Expansion, Taj Indian Cuisine, One North Center, Our State Magazine (Downtown Hickory), and the hum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebecca Hart the Executive Director of Hart Square joins Host Andrew Moose to talk all things Hart Square and share a Cabin Fever beer from Olde Hickory Brewery in this episode of StreetCircleDrive.Click here to buy tickets for Christmas in the Village 2020!Thank you to our sponsor Time Genies!

Ryan Settlemyre owner of Lake Hickory Haunts joins host Andrew Moose to talk about this awesome Hickory attraction. Moose and Ryan talk about the ins and outs of Lake Hickory Haunts and what it takes to put on one of the biggest haunts in NC and right in our backyard. Thank you to our sponsor Time Genies!

Host Andrew Moose welcomes Alan Jackson and Chris Frye to this episode of StreetCircleDrive. Friends, co-workers and co-podcast hosts discuss the 2020 Footcandle Film Festival and the state of film. Lights, camera, and action... it's a MESH crossover podcast!Find out more:The 2020 Footcandle Film Festival SantuarioNC Film CreditsThank you to our sponsor Time Genies!

Host Andrew Moose welcomes Director of the Hickory Soup Kitchen, Austin Pearce back to the podcast. Austin gives an update on the HOPE Project and how the Soup Kitchen has flourished during the pandemic with the help of the Hickory, NC community.

City of Hickory, NC Mayor Hank Guess joins host Andrew Moose in this episode. Hank and Moose talk about Hickory's COVID-19 response, the progress of the bond projects and what Hank would do if he had a magic wand. All this and more on an information filled episode of StreetCircleDrive.Email Mayor Hank Guess - hguess@hickorync.govBond Project Information

Host Andrew Moose welcomes Hunter Speagle proprietor of ATAC Gallery. Hunter and Moose discuss the Miracle of Hickory mural project, ATAC Gallery, and their mutual love for 80's nostalgia and Duke's mayonnaise. ATAC Gallery websiteThank you to our sponsor, Time Genies!

Host Andrew Moose welcomes Hickory Police Chief Thurman Whisnant to this special episode of StreetCircleDrive. In the wake of the George Floyd death and demonstrations in Hickory and across the country, Chief Whisnant takes some time to address questions crowdsourced from the community. Hickory Police Department website Thank you to our sponsor Time Genies!

In this episode of StreetCircleDrive, Moose welcomes Katye Fredieu of Artisan Soapery to the podcast. Podcasting remotely from home / soap store the two chat about how Katye went from selling soap to producing (checks notes) 8000 (!) gallons of hand sanitizer over the last 2 months. In the S.O.P. of SCD podcasting, Hickory food must be discussed. Moose and Katye talk favorite take out specials that are getting them through. Hang in there, Hickory! If you need more soap and hand sanitizer, you know where to look! 

Host Andrew Moose welcomes Andy Rhoney, co-founder of The Birdsong Society. The Birdsong Society is a group that is actively bringing world-class bands to the Hickory, NC area. The guys talk about the vision of the group, concerts past, and events to come. Also included, a discussion on what they think are the best plates in Hickory.  The Birdsong Society Bandits on the Run - I'm With the Band Podcast Henry River (Andy Rhoney) - I'm With the Band Podcast

Moose and McNally welcome back Aaron Bessey to the StreetCircleDrive podcast. Aaron is the Director of the Bears Club and Associate Athletic Director at Lenoir-Rhyne University. The gang discusses LR Athletics, Kyle Duggar and what big plans are right around the corner. Also included, a review of the best BBQ joint on the planet, JD's Smokehouse. 

Hosts Moose and McNally welcome Mark Seaman, Recreation and Sports Tourism Director of the City of Hickory. The gang discusses the great amenities and programs Hickory has to offer. Mark is convinced that Moose and McNally should pick up Pickleball. Also included, a review of Rancho Viejo. One of Hickory's fine Mexican food establishments.  

Moose and McNally welcome Hickory Councilwoman Jill Patton to the first StreetCircleDrive episode of 2020. The gang talk City of Hickory 150 Year celebrations, bond project updates, and to round the episode out, a review of the new 13 Twenty Pub. 

Moose and McNally welcome the newly elected City of Hickory Alderman (City Councilman) Tony Wood to the show. The gang chews the fat over the bond projects, Tony's goals and his vision for Hickory. Hickory's Christmas Events and a review of the new Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar are all included in this episode of SCD! 

Moose and McNally welcome Allison Holtzman from the Friends of Hickory group. The gang gets together to discuss what's happening in Hickory and what could be on the horizon. Also included, a review of a Downtown Hickory favorite the Hickory Arcade and Cafe. 

Hosts Moose and McNally welcome Mike Pilolla, President of the Hickory Velo Club to the podcast. They discuss the state of cycling in Hickory and how Hickory's new infrastructure improvements will affect cycling. Plus a review of a Downtown Hickory favorite, Crescent Moon. 

On this special episode of StreetCircleDrive, Moose and McNally head out into their favorite city, Hickory, NC in search of the elusive Food Truck... SPOILER ALERT: they find them.  

Moose and McNally welcome Amy Ogle, Executive Director of the Hickory Downtown Development Association to this episode of StreetCircleDrive. Also included, a restaurant review of a Downtown Hickory gem, The Olde Hickory Station.

A MESH crossover episode with StreetCircleDrive and Footcandle Films. Host of SCD Moose, and hosts of FF Alan, and Chris decide that it's a good idea to settle the most recent fast food chicken debate. One problem... and more!

The SCD hosts welcome Jeff Neuville, Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College and host of Entrepreneur Exchange on the MESH. Also included, a review of the new Hickory Downtown restaurant Warehouse Cuban Cantina!

StreetCircleDrive welcomes comedian and Hickory native Jon Reep to the podcast. Jon and hosts discuss his new comedy album Ginger Pain,  his new project Hickory LIVE and what's changed in Hickory since he moved to LA in 1992. Also included, the gang hits up Iron Thunder for lunch and gives a well-rounded review. All this and more on this episode of StreetCircleDrive.

On this episode of StreetCircleDrive, the gang welcomes Tracy Hall, the Executive Director of the Catawba Science Center and reviews Standard Oyster Co. 

This episode of StreetCircleDrive is McNally-less. Moose and Mary-Margaret welcome Hickory Councilwoman Charlotte Williams to the MESH studio and discuss her thoughts on Hickory. Also included, the SCD gang reviews one of the best Thai places around, Mekavilai. 

StreetCircleDrive welcomes Executive Director of the United Arts Council of Catawba County, Kathy Greathouse and discusses what's happening in the Art World, at least in our neck of the woods. The gang also reviews the Latin Fusion restaurant, Que Rico. This one's "Crazy (Grill)" 

StreetCircleDrive heads to Patriot Brew Thru and Axe Throwing to see what kind of trouble they can get into. Spoiler Alert: Moose has an “axe-i-dent". Stick around to the end of the episode to hear from the owner of PBT&AT, Mike Pastelak. Also in this episode, the SCD gang gives a restaurant review of a hidden gem in the Ridgeview Community, John Boyz Cafe. CAUTION! This StreetCircleDrive episode is SHARP!

Hickory City Councilman David Williams joins the podcast to discuss his passion and vision for Hickory. As an added bonus... find which of our hosts totaled a bench at Shell’s BBQ on this edition of StreetCircleDrive!

Street Circle Drive is back! Hosts Mary-Margaret, Moose and McNally visit the Hickory Soup Kitchen and talk with HSK Director Austin Pearce. Austin and the hosts talk about the organization and some of the awesome events that are coming to Hickory in the near future. This is a can’t miss!

On this StreetCircleDrive, Moose and McNally podcast and have an all out love fest for the things that they love about Hickory and have to find direction without Mary-Margaret. The boys let loose on all things great about our great city which includes their new (well Moose’s anyway) favorite fried chicken hotspot. Check out the Valentine’s Day edition of StreetCircleDrive.

The gang's getting back together! StreetCircleDrive welcomes Dana and Yaidee from the City of Hickory offices to the mics! Not only do they give us the latest and greatest on the Bond and its projects — but they also join us for lunch! Have you been to Hart and Soul Cafe yet? Listen in to see if you should. Join Moose, McNally and MM as they get your questions answered and their bellies filled!

StreetCircleDrive team is finally back from their Thanksgiving coma – and ready to fill up again! This episode we venture over towards Springs Road to Parkway House Restaurant. Thank goodness for our guest, Hickory favorite Molly Bass, whose humor and honesty kept us on our toes – and awake after our big meal! We talk all things “arts” and do some brainstorming about how to make it better. McNally gives a new meaning to “appetizer”, Moose loves musicals, and Mary-Margaret wants to start a Booster club! All this and more on the latest StreetCircleDrive – only on The MESH!

Mary-Margaret is shouting it from the rooftops!  “This is the best time of the year!” A winning football team, cooler weather, and Halloween! We enjoyed all kinds of adventures and field trips this episode!  Did Moose get spooked?  Did McNally eat a double lunch?  It's a whammy of an episode!    Tune into StreetCircleDrive now… if you dare… muah hahahaaaa!

It’s a wonderful day in Hickory as we take in all it has to offer!  We’re featuring a new segment for all the naysayers out there.  Title pending, but it’s pretty much: “Here’s what you should go and do when you think there is nothing to do”.    Plus we drool on the mics as we discuss our latest restaurant review - and our top five songs.  Random?  Maybe.  StreetCircleDrive is ready for you to enjoy. 

What is K-64 and what are they doing for Catawba County? We’ve got the CEO, Mark Story, here to answers our (and your) questions! Is it more than the “Chromebook” supplier? What are their plans for the future? Plus… Moose brings a laundry list of "things to do”, McNally visited a restaurant he’s never been to, and Mary-Margaret is the only one at the table with hair. Tune in now for the latest “StreetCircleDrive” on

To help us add to the list of “things Moose might be scared by” we welcome Calvin Reyes, owner of Henry River Mill Village.  Calvin updates us on the project plans, current events, and what happens to trespassers!  Up next, MM welcomes back the LR Bears, and McNally walks us through our review of this episode: a sneaky little spot called The Wooden Spool. 

Time got away from us and summer has flown by!  We apologize for the delay, but this episode is worth it. Our guest this episode may be behind the scenes most of the time — but today he is front and center.  We welcome Zack King from LiveWell Catawba.   With upcoming events from Moose and a restaurant review from McNally… we’re gettin’ the gang back together!  

Jam packed episode! StreetCircleDrive welcomes two guests to the table today. First we chat with Bob Sinclair and get the inside scoop on The Sails Music Series! Our next guest finally made some time in his busy schedule for us… it's Hootie Bowman, author of the Mascot book series and local food hack expert. Then – everyone at the table chimes in on the most local of all local spots for lunch!   Music, Books, and Food. Maybe the most perfect episode ever.

Big show coming your way!  We’ve got Aaron Bessey, Associate Athletic Director at Lenoir-Rhyne University, giving us the “state of athletics” for the Bears!  Plus a cameo from an awesome program in the Hickory area - SWAG (students with attainable goals) participants take over the mics!  And we can’t forget the review of one of our favorite foods… but was it our favorite place?  

While the guest is away, the hosts will play. We’re talking about whatever we want! I mean, as long as it has to do with Hickory. Tune in to find out what Moose thinks about elections, what McNally thinks about socks, and what Mary-Margaret thinks about Circus Hall of Cream.

We welcome Lindsay Keisler, President / CEO of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce on the mic this episode! Not only did she share her chamber insight and updates, but she shared lunch with us too! After we give you the scoop on some “springtime” updates... we review a restaurant a little off the beaten path. Tune in to find out if we thought it was “Duck N Good” or “Duck N Bad”.  

Everyone loves the CrawDADs, McNally fell off the new-year-wagon, Moose makes council predictions, and MM is still wondering what just happened at lunch. What a ‘crazy' episode…only on TheMESH.tv’s StreetCircleDrive!  

StreetCircleDrive is back with a special guest at the table!  McNally introduces Kim Holden from the Catawba County Partnership for Children (http://www.catawbakids.com)!  She joins us to share some events, updates and education about whats going on with Imagination Library and their other services. Moose gives you the event calendar rundown and Mary-Margaret kicks off the lunch discussion on a true Hickory staple.  But do they all agree on this review? StreetCircleDrive is your place to learn more about Hickory NC… the place we all love, and think you should too.  

Hickory’s sweetheart, Mandy Pitts Hildebrand joins us on StreetCircleDrive for a closer look at the Tourism industry in our area.  Meetings, conferences, events… you name it, and the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau has you covered!     Next, Its a new year and a new McNally!  Tune in as we head to local healthy hotspot, Active Edge / Center Street Eats!  They have a new addition we wanted to check out and the low calorie intake is just what we needed to kick off the New Year!  The boys only ordered one lunch -and- McNally set his all time spending low!     Check out the latest edition of the show for Hickory residents and those who want to be… StreetCircleDrive!

It’s the holiday season here on StreetCircleDrive and we’re feeling extra festive today. First we address that lovely yet questionable list Hickory has appeared on. Then, what’s that you say? TWO restaurant reviews? Joy to the World! So cozy up to the yule log and listen in as the Hickory hosts share their favorite holiday stories and traditions!  

Coming to you from Downtown Hickory — and discussing Downtown Hickory!  We’ve got Connie Kincaid from the HDDA (Hickory Downtown Development Association) with us at the table!  How much do you spend downtown?  Where’s the best place to park?  Find out these answers and more in our first segment.    Next, we stick to the Downtown area and visit another Hickory gem - Hatch Sandwich Bar.  Tune in to find out just how many meals Moose and McNally had before the recording.  

The gang from StreetCircleDrive are committed to showcasing some of the best that Hickory has to offer! This episode is no exception, as we discuss our host network, TheMESH.tv and one of its top shows, Footcandle Films.  Chris, co-host of the Footcandle Films podcast, gives us the skinny on the annual film festival, what to expect on their show and some holiday movie recommendations! In the second half, SCD hits up another Hickory landmark.  The Angus Steakhouse on Hwy 70.  Known too little, loved by many (especially Mary-Margaret). Tune in now, for the love of Hickory!

It’s election time in Hickory, NC and on StreetCircleDrive. We’ve got mayoral candidate Will Locke joining us at the table! Tune in to hear his thoughts on growth, opportunity, experience, and his plan for Hickory. Of course, we include our restaurant review segment, and this one's a doozy. We hit up Hot Potato in downtown… and lets just say, the fries may have gotten the best of us. Don’t forget to get out and vote on November 7th!  

There are a lot of things that we love about Hickory… and Mary-Margaret discovered a few more things to add to the list! Moose breaks down the Oktoberfest events, and McNally drools on the mic in between naps to give us the latest Hickory hot spot review!