Podcasts about Carolinas

Seth, Sean and Cole dive into Bill Barnwell's piece on how much the best players are worth in draft equity, specifically the Texans players, and Cole lays out some fun news stories we missed like what's happening with the lotteries in the Carolinas and the Blue Angels seemingly flying a little too close to beach-goers in Pensacola.

Charlotte City Council is looking for ways to address teen takeovers and may implement a stricter curfew. There's a new wrinkle in the I-77 toll lane saga. South Carolina U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister has been appointed to fill his seat in Congress, and a parasitic illness has arrived in North Carolina.

Send us Fan MailYour marketing can be modern and still miss the point. We're talking with Chad Nall, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pine View Buildings, about why the shed industry is getting louder online while the real winners keep tightening the basics on the ground: lot presentation, consistent follow-up, and a culture that treats dealers like partners instead of accounts.We get into the big shifts Chad has seen in just a couple years, from AI-generated ads to the nonstop fight for better leads and better close rates. Then we pivot to what too many businesses forget while chasing the next digital tool: your lot is a silent salesman, and if it turns into scenery, you're donating sales to anyone who simply shows up. We also talk regional demand in the Carolinas, the reality of permitting, and how softening ADU rules can create opportunity for companies willing to step up product and process.The deeper thread is differentiation. Anyone can copy a shed style or run a discount, but not everyone builds trust through clear communication, integrity behind the scenes, and standards that hold up in slow seasons. We also compare portable buildings to self-storage, why self-storage is winning on convenience and systems, and how our industry can win back customers by telling a better ownership story.If you care about shed sales, dealer performance, portable building marketing, and sustainable growth, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a dealer who needs a reset, and leave a review with one standard you're raising this month.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingShed Sales SummitCALStryker Hunting Blinds

In this edition of Random Crap, Piers Morgan's Twitter comes under fire after tweeting through England's World Cup defeat, we have a disgusting viral video involving a man and a port-a-john, and the Carolinas are involved in a great American tailgate vote. & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Carolina Weather Group welcomes Watch Duty back to the show to talk about their expansion into flooding events.

The music of the Carolinas (and Appalachia in general) stems from the marriage of the Irish fiddle and the African banjo, which first met in the South before the revolution. The Tan and Sober Gentlemen aim to bring these traditions full circle, blending Irish tunes, ballads, and pub songs with the Appalachian old-time and bluegrass music they grew up on. The result is a ruckus known affectionately as “Irish-American hill-billy music”.Renowned as one of the South's most electrifying live folk bands, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen are known for blazing tempos, raw energy, and unforgettable shows. Their performances are raucous celebra-tions of the Carolinas' Irish heritage, filled with drinking, dancing, and downright joy, and have earned them a devoted following across the folk, bluegrass, celtic, and roots music scenes.Since forming in 2017, the Tan and Sober Gentlemen have toured across the United States and Ireland, per-forming at festivals including MerleFest, Blue Ox Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live!, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, Appaloosa Festival, FloydFest, Ramble Fest, Shakori Hills, and internationally at Electric Picnic, Spraoi, and the world's largest Irish traditional music festival, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.In January 2024, the band sold out the Haw River Ballroom on their home turf of Alamance County, North Carolina, performing to 800 fans and recording a live album. Live at the Haw River Ballroom was released in February 2025. Their sophomore studio album, Regressive Folk Music (2022), followed their debut Ve-racity, which was named by Shite'n'Onions as one of the five best Celtic punk albums of 2019–2020.

What happens when a neurodiverse young adult isn't ready for college or independent living—but has outgrown living at home? In this episode, Will sits down with David Chandler, Program Director at Intrepid Young Adults in Asheville, North Carolina, to explore how experiential therapy helps young adults with autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and other forms of neurodiversity develop the skills needed for adulthood. David explains how individualized coaching, community living, employment, and real-world experiences help young adults build confidence, purpose, relationships, and greater independence. David also shares his journey from psychiatric care to wilderness therapy at SUWS of the Carolinas before helping launch Intrepid Young Adults. Together, Will and David discuss why so many young adults struggle to transition into adulthood, the impact of COVID, technology, AI, and changing family dynamics, and why experiential learning remains a powerful approach to mental health treatment. Whether you're a parent, therapist, educational consultant, or professional working with neurodiverse young adults, this episode offers practical insights into helping young people move beyond "failure to launch" and toward meaningful, independent lives. This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats and coaching facilitated by Will White.  

Brady Quinn, the new QB at Hollywood Chaminade, joins Larry Blustein to talk about why he transferred from Naples, Florida, the competition he's going up against in South Florida, and much more. Anthony Yero from 305 Sports talks about the 7-on-7 competition this coming weekend. They have invited teams from Orlando and Fort Myers for a loaded field this coming weekend. Kameron Clark joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the World Cup. They talk about how the beautiful game can impact the growth in the USA and so much more. Dave Montiel, the assistant coach at Cardinal Gibbons, joins Larry Blustein to talk about the road trip he's taking these football players on up north. They talk about the bonding, the schools they visited, and so much more. Doug Socha of Lenoir-Rhyne University joins Larry Blustein to talk about program growth in the Carolinas. They talk about how the local schools have embraced the University and so much more. Gio Rojas from Stoneman Douglas joins Larry Blustein to talk about his getting drafted by the Texas Rangers. He talks about if he's going to sign with the Rangers and so much more.

Doug Socha of Lenoir-Rhyne University joins Larry Blustein to talk about program growth in the Carolinas. They talk about how the local schools have embraced the University and so much more.

Send us Fan MailJoin Ed for a rollicking conversation with New York City improviser and unapologetic Prince superfan Jason Farr. Jason talks about growing up in the Carolinas, what it was like being an '80s kid, and how Prince's fearless approach to music continues to shape the way he performs improv.More about Jason: Jason Farr is an Actor, Comedian, and Podcaster living in Brooklyn. He's a member of the Magnet Theater community (https://magnettheater.com/) as both a performer and teacher. He loves grounded but still silly comedy so he loves performing every Friday night at 9pm at Magnet on The Friday Night Sh*w! He's a frequent guest on various shows at the theater and around the city. He also hosts a weekly podcast about comedy called “There It Is” (thereitispod.com).Enjoy!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Kelly Wells from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the relaunched drivenc.gov website. Wells provides a walkthrough of the new site, which features over 1,000 live streaming traffic cameras across the state. The site includes map layers for traffic congestion, road closures, incidents, road work, and weather events. Users can view real-time conditions for ferries and rest areas, and see the warnings currently displayed on highway message signs. The site also integrates weather radar, National Weather Service alerts, and weather forecasts directly onto the map. Through the "My Drive NC" feature, travelers can select favorite cameras, save routes, and draw custom regions on the map to receive targeted email or text alerts for road conditions. The platform also feeds this traffic data to navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and TomTom. NCDOT monitors the roads using five traffic management centers across the state, which now receive proactive push alerts for traffic incidents. A Drive NC mobile app is also now available for download.Also in this episode, Sam Walker details traffic management on the Outer Banks, including the Barco diversion at the intersection of US 158 and NC 168, which is used during hurricane evacuations to divert traffic away from bridge-tunnels in Virginia. Frank Strait provides the Carolina weather forecast, tracking ongoing flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorms. He outlines an incoming heatwave that will bring high temperatures near 100 degrees and heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees, before a cold front brings cooling showers by Sunday and Monday.The panel also discusses the CoCoRaHS rain gauge network, a destructive 4th of July thunderstorm in New York, and Colorado State University's updated forecast lowering the season's prediction to nine named storms.

On this episode of The Brand Herald, Landon sits down with Foster McCarl, a Louisville-based strategic advisor and business coach. Foster's story isn't a straight line. It winds through western Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Hilton Head, and finally Kentucky, shaped at every turn by family, faith, and a willingness to do the hard work in front of him. This episode is less about tactics and more about how a great personal brand isn't built in a marketing meeting. It's built across a lifetime.Foster grew up inside a family business that his grandfather started with a $2,500 GI Bill loan in 1946, building what would become a 90-million-dollar mechanical contracting firm. That legacy of promises kept, of street-smart integrity, of a name that meant something in a community follows Foster everywhere he goes. He shares how watching his grandfather honor a bad deal with the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates became a founding story for the McCarll brand. From there, Foster traces his path through a decade in Los Angeles, managing Guitar Center's flagship acoustic room on Sunset, running a certified Apple consulting business, and even being in the room when Steve Jobs revealed the first iPhone before eventually landing in Louisville to get better support for his daughter on the autism spectrum.The conversation turns to the work Foster does today as a strategic coach and why his unusual path makes him uniquely suited for it. Like Michelangelo removing everything that wasn't David, Foster's coaching philosophy centers on helping business owners and CEOs identify what they actually want, uncover what's blocking them, and then hold them accountable to their own stated goals. He describes himself on his business card as an "unreasonable friend", someone who cares deeply but won't let you off the hook. The discussion also gets honest about listening, communication styles, and the discipline it takes to be truly present in a world built for distraction.Landon and Foster land on the idea that ties it all together: a brand is a promise, and trust is what makes the promise. Foster's grandfather built that trust by honoring an impossible deal. Foster builds it today by showing up, asking the right questions, and never pretending to have all the answers. His final piece of advice is to practice business acupuncture, focus on helping other people's bottom lines grow, and your own will follow, is a quietly radical idea in a world still chasing the grind. Chapters:00:00: Landon introduces Foster McCarl01:07: Father's Day weekend in Louisville and Foster's wood shop obsession03:16: Growing up in western Pennsylvania and the McCarl family business origins. 05:18: Foster's grandfather, the Pittsburgh Pirates deal, and a promise kept. 07:46: From LA to the Carolinas to Louisville08:37: Witnessing the first iPhone reveal live at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. 10:48: Working with his father and the gap between planning and implementation. 13:13: Moving to Louisville for the Bluegrass Center for Autism17:34: How lived experience makes Foster an authentic and relatable coach. 19:41: The coaching philosophy: removing what isn't David and asking the right why. 22:43: On listening, auditory processing, and being present in a distracted world. 27:39: A brand is a promise, from grandfather to grandson, the McCarl legacy. 30:53: Final advice: be intentional, be authentic, and practice business acupuncture.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fostermccarl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/foster-mccarl/ 

Mike interviewed former Tulane quarterback Lester Ricard and Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com. Ricard shared his thoughts on LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's offense and the quarterback talent at the 2026 Manning Passing Academy. Songy evaluated the top contenders for the SEC football season. The guys also reported on Philadelphia's splash trade for Jaylen Brown and Belgium's ridiculous comeback in the World Cup.

The future of Carolina's first commercial radio station, WBT 1110 AM, seems questionable - at best. Big broadcast companies are moving away from news radio formats, with their regular weathercast formats. Some big stations are shutting down or moving off the dial. Even Canada's national weather arm is shutting down their verison of NOAA weather radio, with the United States agency examining its next steps for the over-the-air weather service.Where does radio go from here? We're talking with Johnny Caudle, a broadcaster, weathercaster and digital reporter based in North Carolina.

Can independent collision repair shops still outperform the industry's biggest players? Kyle Bradshaw believes they can. The key is not getting bigger. It is becoming better through specialization, operational excellence, and intentional leadership.In this episode of Your Business, Your Life, Matt DiFrancesco sits down with Kyle Bradshaw, Director of Fixed Operations at K&M Collision and President of the Carolinas Collision Association, to discuss how independent shops can create a lasting competitive advantage. From building strong teams to creating systems that reduce owner dependency, Kyle shares practical strategies for long-term success.They also explore why every shop owner needs a plan beyond day-to-day operations. Whether your future includes passing the business to family, selling it, or simply stepping away, you'll learn why business continuity, succession planning, and preparing for life after the shop are essential to protecting your legacy.Matt and Kyle also talk about:(04:08) Why doing less can make your shop more successful(05:05) How specialization helps independent collision shops thrive(05:54) Why specialized shops can outperform large MSOs(07:08) How becoming known for one thing expands your market(08:14) What happens when you're always busy but never moving forward?(08:53) Why your business shouldn't depend on you(11:19) How intentional leadership builds a business that lasts(16:09) What makes family businesses succeed across generations?(19:13) How to plan your business transition before it's too late(19:46) Why waiting to plan your exit can cost you everything(22:39) What every shop owner should know before retiring(24:53) Why your identity should be bigger than your businessConnect With Kyle BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bradshaw-ab060520a/Website: https://kandmcollision.com/Email: kyle@kandmcollision.comConnect With Matt DiFrancesco:matt@highliftfin.com(814)201-5855LinkedIn: Matt DiFrancescoLinkedIn: High Lift FinancialFacebook: High Lift Financial Instagram: @high_lift_financialYouTube: @highliftfinancialAbout the guest:Kyle Bradshaw is a second-generation collision repair leader and Director of Fixed Operations at K & M Collision, where he has spent more than a decade driving operational excellence through customer-first strategies, efficient processes, and strong team development. A frequent speaker at industry events, Kyle has earned a reputation as a respected voice on the future of independent collision repair.As President of the Carolinas Collision Association, Kyle is passionate about advancing the industry through education, advocacy, and collaboration. His commitment to raising industry standards and helping repairers succeed is shaping the future of collision repair across the Carolinas and beyond.Disclaimer:All information is obtained from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. No tax or legal advice is given nor intended. Content provided herein or on our website should not be construed as an offer for investment advice or for securities, insurance, or other investment products. Investments involve the risk of loss and are not guaranteed. Consult a qualified legal, tax, accounting, or financial professional before implementing any investments or strategies discussed here.High Lift Financial is a DBA for DiFrancesco Financial Concierge, LLC.  Investment advisory services are provided through Cornerstone Planning Group, LLC, an independent advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In the aftermath of America's victory at Saratoga, France entered the Revolutionary War, transforming the colonial rebellion into a global conflict. British officials decided that the path to victory lay in the South. As the fighting shifted to the Carolinas, a brutal civil war erupted, pitting families and neighbors against one another in cycles of violence and retribution.By 1779, the Patriot cause hung in the balance, undermined by rampant inflation, soldier mutinies, and one of the most notorious incidents of treason in American history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie Galloway is a Managing Director and Head of the Carolinas for JPMorgan Private Bank, who began her career as a tax associate at the Firm. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode of On Tax, Carrie returns to talk with Cravath partner and host Len Teti about her career since she last appeared on the show as a Managing Director and the Global Head of Advice Lab for JPMorgan in Season 3. They also discuss what Carrie most enjoys about her new role and how the willingness to revise one's career plan can open up unexpected opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychedelics have gone from a symbol of the hippie counterculture to a serious conversation in state legislatures and medical research labs.This week on The Hometown Holler, the Fellas chat with, Gina Giorgio founder of Carolinas for Care, about the growing movement behind psychedelic-assisted therapy, North Carolina's bipartisan HEAL Act, the mental health crisis facing veterans, and what the science actually says about treatments like psilocybin and MDMA.Whether you're skeptical or curious, this is a conversation worth having.Become a sustainer today!Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/thehometownholler/membershipSubstack: https://substack.com/@thehometownhollerWebsite: https://www.thehometownholler.com/

Spencer Thompson, Lead Estimator at Cardinal Civil Contracting, joined Gareth McGlynn at Advancing Preconstruction 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. As a self-performing heavy civil contractor operating across the Carolinas, Cardinal Civil works in some of the most geologically unpredictable terrain in the country.Key Topics Covered:Earthwork Pitfalls: The lack of geotechnical report data as the biggest risk in civil estimating, and how soil types can change completely from one site to the next on the same road.Early Involvement: Why bringing the civil contractor in at the early design phase allows the team to fit the design around the site, not the other way around.Retaining Walls: How placement near property lines and the need to import specific backfill material can create major unplanned cost and scheduling impacts.AI in the Workflow: Using Microsoft Copilot with EIA diesel price data to build fuel escalation models and present projected cost scenarios to clients.And much more.You can connect with Spencer via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-thompson-a0924690/More conversations like this one are on the way. Subscribe to The Preconstruction Podcast so you don't miss what's next.

In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie take a fun and fascinating leap into the world of frogs and toads—those small but mighty voices you hear rising from ponds, ditches, and backyards as spring turns into summer. You'll learn how to spot (and hear!) some of North Carolina's most common amphibians, including the American Bullfrog, Southern Leopard Frog, Spring Peeper, American Toad, and the charmingly named Eastern Spadefoot Toad. The hosts break down what makes frogs different from toads, share the importance of ephemeral ponds for breeding, and encourage listeners to pay close attention to the nighttime chorus happening right outside their windows. If you've ever wondered who's making all that noise after dark, or simply want to better understand your backyard's hidden wildlife, this episode is for you.

Let's start with two quotes today. Honestly, I couldn't decide between the two, so you get both.Carl Jung: "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."Brené Brown: "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome."Often, we don't let ourselves be seen as Brene Brown says. We put on masks of perfectionism, performance, people pleasing, and more. I know about these masks because I've done that very thing. Today, I talked with Alicia Zielinski Straub, a repeat guest about the masks that we wear and what it costs us. If you still feel like you are not fully letting your guard down and showing up as your authentic self, please listen in to this show. I think it will have something special for you.During today's conversation, Alicia and I chatted about:Her transition from New Jersey to the Carolinas and the beautiful synchronicities all the way.Why we wear the masks we doWhat the term unmasking means to Alicia, and why she decided to offer her retreat of the same nameWhy she selected the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica when she could have selected anywhere in the worldWhy drives us to favor old, negative patterns, even when we have the tools to unmask and heal?Here is more about Alicia:Alicia Zielinski Straub, MS, LPC, NBCC, RYT, is a licensed professional counselor, mindfulness practitioner, and somatics facilitator. Her work bridges clinical mental health with mind-body strategies. Alicia helps individuals understand and regulate stress, trauma, and overstimulation in modern life. She draws from neuroscience, translating complex concepts into accessible, experiential tools that foster balance, resilience, and emotional regulation. Alicia conducts counseling services, personalized somatic sessions, workshops, retreats, and integrative practices that support nervous system health, self-awareness, and sustainable well-being.If you haven't downloaded one of my freebies on my site, check them out on bravewomenatwork.com. I have 5 Ways to Managing Your Imposter Syndrome, 34 Leadership and Career Affirmations, and 10 tips to Win Your Next Negotiation. Download one or them or all three!If you also have a story to share and a deep desire to become an author, please contact me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. I am happy to share the details on the project. Alright, let's welcome Alicia to the show!

This week on Gaston's Great, we're revisiting an inspiring conversation with Jeannine Beert, founder of Hearts 2 Home, an organization dedicated to bringing hope, comfort, and support to families throughout our community.

Tonight on a very special edition of the Carolina Weather Group, we are pull off a broadcasting first and tracking breaking news from every corner of the globe!

The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY FACTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY FACTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

There are two Carolinas in the USA. North and South. Phil is exploring both of them. So, this week's show was pre-recorded quite a few days earlier than usual. In it, Dean and Phil discuss The Actor's Gang, a well-respected theater company and training ground for talented performers (like their pal, Steve Benaquist). Dean and […]

Original Release Date: Monday 22 June 2026    Description:   There are two Carolinas in the USA. North and South. Phil is exploring both of them. So, this week's show was pre-recorded quite a few days earlier than usual. In it, Dean and Phil discuss The Actor's Gang, a well-respected theater company and training ground for talented performers (like their pal, Steve Benaquist). Dean and Phil continue to talk about the late, great artist David Hockney, his love of smoking, and the ways in which he taught the world to think of Los Angeles, namely as it pertains to light. Light and its interplay with shadows is absolutely top of mind for your friends in podcasting and they go deep into film noir, talking about such great actors as George Raft, Humphrey Bogart, Burt Lancaster, Edmond O'Brien, and Edward G. Robinson, and such great directors of noir as Fritz Lang and Robert Siodmak. The movies They Drive by Night, The Killers and Scarlet Street all get appraised. Finally, Phil holds court about the 1980 neo-noir The First Deadly Sin, which was the final motion picture produced by Frank Sinatra, and the final lead performance for Sinatra as an actor. It was supposed to have been directed by Roman Polanski, which has Phil asking, “What if it had been?” He also suggests another young director (at the time) who would have been a better choice than the film's eventual director, Brian G. Hutton. Nevertheless, Hutton did director a couple of Dean's favorite movies, so Phil shares the quite interesting details of Hutton's career.

The Carolina Weather Group is tracking Tropical Storm Arthur and the rainfall and flooding threat it poses to parts of the Carolinas.

Featured Guest: Raegan Kirkpatrick, Marketing & Promotions Specialist, Blumenthal Arts Lights up, dolls — because Dishing with Buff Faye is BACK after a brief hiatus, and honey, we've got BIG NEWS!Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond return to the studio to celebrate a major milestone: Dishing with Buff Faye has once again been named one of the Top Drag Queen Podcasts in the Nation by Feedspot for the third year in a row! This year, the podcast landed in the Top 30 alongside some of the biggest names in drag entertainment, including RuPaul's Drag Race queens. That's right, baby—we're famous!Of course, Gio can't let a celebration happen without bringing some romantic confusion to the table. He dishes all about a new man named Miles that he's "kind of" dating, while Buff remains highly skeptical that Miles actually exists. The tea is hot, the stories are questionable.The duo also dives into Pride Month celebrations happening across the Carolinas and beyond. Buff reflects on the history and importance of Pride, the legacy of Stonewall, and why visibility and community matter now more than ever. They chat about the recent release of Buff on the Streets, upcoming Pride celebrations including Rock Hill Pride, and the growing number of small-town Pride festivals popping up throughout the region. From Greensboro Pride to Pineville Pride to Huntersville Pride, Buff celebrates the incredible progress being made in communities of every size and with the big Charlotte Pride later this summer. Somewhere along the way, Gio delivers his best Dracula impersonation and then abruptly rushes off to his date.Then it's time for the main event.  Special guest Raegan Kirkpatrick from Blumenthal Arts joins the conversation to discuss the exciting collaboration between Buff Faye and Blumenthal Arts for the upcoming production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Buff shares stories from the wildly successful and completely sold-out Dracula Drag Brunch of Terrors, where lucky audience members won tickets to opening night on July 7. Tickets available online at BlumenthalArts.org/DraculaRaegan shares more about Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fast-paced, campy, pansexual comedy that puts a fresh spin on the classic vampire tale. The conversation expands into Blumenthal Arts' longstanding commitment to ensuring the arts are accessible, welcoming, and representative of all communities. Listeners also learn about Out on the Town, the organization's LGBTQ+ social group open to everyone, and the many events, gatherings, and opportunities that help build community through the arts. Together, Buff and Raegan discuss the importance of telling everyone's stories on stage and highlight the many LGBTQ+ initiatives, partnerships, and community programs supported by Blumenthal Arts.  Before wrapping up, Buff and Raegan preview the incredible season ahead at Blumenthal Arts, including Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Oh, Mary!, Dirty Dancing, The Wiz, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Heathers, and more.   From Pride celebrations and podcast rankings to vampires, theater, and community building, this episode is funny, informative and fabulously unfiltered. Hit play, get into the fantasy, and start Dishing with Buff Faye. Eat it Up!

This week, Les and Nick take a trip down south to Georgia and the Carolinas for Apple's new thriller series, CAPE FEAR! It's based on an awesome novel and two great movies, so let's see how the new adaptation holds up! Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Javier Bardem and a slew of narrative changes await us. Let's go! Plus, Les checks out the spooky-Cocoon vibe of The Boroughs, while Nick catches up on the new eps of Vox Machina and the old eps of Homicide: Life on the Streets! And you know we gots to talk FROM... 1:20-42:20 TV Diaries 7:42-11:25 Vox Machina 11:25-16:14 The Boroughs 16:25-30:08 Homicide  30:08-42:20 From 44:15- Cape Fear

Top Chef Season 23 Finale Recap Top Chef season 23 comes to a close as Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith break down the finale in the Carolinas. With the finalists tasked to create a four-course progressive meal, the hosts spotlight clever strategies, unique menu choices, and surprising emotional moments. They examine how chefs honor their roots and mentors, navigate vague theming, and tackle high-stakes technical challenges in the kitchen. The hosts analyze how the “toast to someone or something” requirement shapes each chef's menu, from Rhoda's California-inspired sweet potato and uni opener to Sherry's ambitious multi-component dishes. They dig into the logistics and fairness of judging four-course meals course-by-course versus as a whole, with Chef Jim Smith offering firsthand insights from his own Top Chef finale experience. Stories behind each dish come to life, such as Lawrence's Chinatown duck homage and the impact of family visits that bring everyone—including listeners—to tears. Rhoda's bold choice to skip dessert and serve a rich Filipino-inspired calderetta stirs debate on menu strategy and finale traditions. Sherry's complex, ingredient-heavy dishes spark discussion about balancing risk with execution and the pitfalls of over-plating. The infamous “knife draw” moment and its anticlimactic aftermath get dissected for its impact on the finale's flow. Technical kitchen challenges—like keeping kanji at the right temperature and navigating ice cream plating in the heat—give fresh perspective on behind-the-scenes pressures. A detour on phrenology, Tom Colicchio's earrings, and restaurant closings adds color and levity to the finale recap. As the season closes, the hosts ask: does the best approach win out in these finales—story, strategy, or execution? Where does season 23 land compared to past Top Chef years, and could new locations like Hawaii, Alaska, or the Southwest invigorate the next round? Follow the full discussion for sharp culinary insights, chef-centric analysis, and the definitive take on Top Chef's season 23 finale. Chapters: 00:00 Saying Goodbye to Carolinas 06:14 Tom Closes Flagship Restaurant 08:46 Finale Challenge Toasts Announced 13:13 Families Arrive, Emotions Run High 19:27 Judges Debate Grocery Store Choices 22:16 Course One: Sweet Potato Stuns 27:56 Course Two: Lawrence's Dim Sum 33:04 Duck Mishap Changes Competition 40:08 Rhoda's Game-Winning Calderetta 51:20 Rhoda Crowned New Top Chef 57:56 Season Reflections and Highlights Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Coming to you live from Highly Likely in Los Angeles, with special guest – Top Chef alum Kat Turner! We watch the finale together with a crowd of pots & pans, and get an insider's take on this season's finale. Plus, we find out how big of a landslide Mike's win is. This week's scoring: sous chefs: Sieger, Anthony, Jonathan +2 crying: Rhoda, Laurence, Sherry +0.5 winning Top Chef: Rhoda +6 Check out our merch at maxfunstore.com, support us at maximumfun.org/joinchef, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!

In Episode 458, Madden and Kolsky figured out a way to get this thing on tape, which should be enough, as they talk through: The somewhat underwhelming season finalé of Top Chef (0:50) and how not leaving the Carolinas for the final felt strange… The new Apple TV+ series Cape Fear (16:30) and how one of our hosts just isn’t here for this sort of thing, but the other is ALL IN… A look back at a few show-favorite series that wrapped up for good in the last couple weeks: the enjoyable endpoint of The Boys (26:05), the only-sometimes-beautiful mess that was Euphoria’s last season (29:55) and the triumph of Hacks (41:30)… Homework for some time in a couple weeks (48:30), which is TOTALLY UP IN THE AIR other than World Cup and NBA Finals (if necessary), but may also include the return of Colin Farrell’s Apple TV+ show Sugar…

What happens when women find a community that truly sees them?In this special bonus episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Empowering Women in Industry founder Charli Matthews Carruth to talk about the vision behind the inaugural Carolinas Conference and the power of connection in industry.Together, they explore why community matters, how mentorship and advocacy help women grow, and what makes Empowering Women events feel different from other professional conferences. They also discuss leadership lessons, the importance of investing in yourself, and why the next generation of women in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades gives them so much hope.Whether you're attending the Carolinas Conference on July 9th or simply looking for encouragement in your career journey, this conversation is a reminder that you belong, your voice matters, and you don't have to go it alone.

What happens when women find a community that truly sees them?In this special bonus episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Empowering Women in Industry founder Charli Matthews Carruth to talk about the vision behind the inaugural Carolinas Conference and the power of connection in industry.Together, they explore why community matters, how mentorship and advocacy help women grow, and what makes Empowering Women events feel different from other professional conferences. They also discuss leadership lessons, the importance of investing in yourself, and why the next generation of women in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades gives them so much hope.Whether you're attending the Carolinas Conference on July 9th or simply looking for encouragement in your career journey, this conversation is a reminder that you belong, your voice matters, and you don't have to go it alone.Watch this interview on YouTube.

Finally – FINALLY! – someone misses their family. And is Mike is the only person on earth who doesn't want his leaves hung up by a paperclip? This week's scoring: quickfire “favorite dish”: Sherry, Rhoda +0.5 quickfire win: Rhoda +1 make it to judges' table: Sherry, Rhoda +1 elimination challenge win: Sherry +2 in the finals: Sherry, Rhoda, Laurence +5 “i miss my kids/partner/family”: Laurence +0.25 “this dish usually takes [x amount of time] to make”: Sherry +0.25 using store-bought/pre-made ingredients: Sherry -0.25 Crying: Laurence, Rhoda, Jonathan +0.5 Check out our merch at maxfunstore.com, support us at maximumfun.org/joinchef, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!

Another home has collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks, severe drought conditions persist despite recent torrential downpours, and the weather world is buzzing about a potential record-breaking swing toward a "Super El Niño."In Episode 586 of the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton (Charlotte), Greg Fischel (Raleigh), and Frank Strait (Columbia) are joined by Outer Banks expert Sam Walker to break down a wild week of weather across North and South Carolina.What's Inside This Episode:Outer Banks House Collapse: Sam Walker shares the sad story behind the latest home to fall into the ocean in Buxton, the upcoming beach nourishment projects, and how new live NCDOT traffic cameras are changing the game for real-time storm tracking.The Carolinas Drought Reality Check: Yes, it rained—heavily in some spots (with parts of western NC seeing nearly 8 inches)—but the region remains dangerously deep in a rainfall deficit. We look at the latest drought maps and the statistical probability of ending the drought this year.Is a Super El Niño Coming?: Greg Fishel breaks down his fascinating research into the Relative El Niño Index (RONI). We explore the unprecedented data swing from a cold La Niña to a potentially historic "Super El Niño" and what it actually means for the Atlantic hurricane season.Podcast Housekeeping: Get a sneak peek at our upcoming interview with the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) about their new intensity categories, plus an update on our 24/7 Carolina Weather Net streaming platform featuring next-gen AI voice alerts.

On this episode of Two Growls One Roar, we are breaking down the electric championship energy taking over the Carolinas right now. With the Hurricanes dropping the puck in the Stanley Cup Finals, Dave Canales is channeling that exact playoff urgency straight into week two of Panthers OTAs.We dive deep into the film and the analytics to show why left guard Damien Lewis is the absolute anchor of this changing offensive line, and check in on Jonathan Brooks's inspiring, faith-driven road back to full speed. Plus, we unpack the fascinating chess match happening in the secondary as Jaycee Horn takes reps inside at nickel and rookie Will Lee III makes plays on the boundary. Grab your coffee—it's time to talk real Carolina football.

Dear sir Philadelphia June 1. 1776 Your favours of May 14. and 22d. are now before me. The first I shewed to Mr. Morris, as soon as I received it. The last contains Intelligence, from Hallifax of the Streights to which our Enemies are reduced, which I was very glad to learn. I am very happy to learn from you and some other of my Friends that Boston is securely fortified; but still I cannot be fully satisfied untill I hear that every unfriendly Flagg is chased out of that Harbour. Cape Ann, I am sensible is a most important Post, and if the Enemy should possess themselves of it, they might distress the Trade of the Colony to a great Degree. For which Reason I am determined to do every Thing in my Power to get it fortified at the Continental Expence. I cant be confident that I shall succeed but it shall not be my Fault if I dont. I am very glad you gave me your Opinion of the Utility of that Harbour and of the Practicability of making it secure, because I was not enough acquainted with it before to speak with Precision about it. Your Observations upon the oppressive severity of the old Regulations of Trade in subjecting Ships and Cargoes to Confiscation for the Indiscretion of a Master or Mariner, and upon the Artifice and Corruption which was introduced respecting Hospital Money, are very just: But if you consider the Resolution of Congress, and that of Virginia of the 15th. of May, the Resolutions of the two Carolinas and Georgia, each of which Colonies, are instituting new Governments, under the Authority of the People; if you consider what is doing at New York, New Jersey, Pensilvania, and even in Maryland, which are all gradually forming themselves into order to follow the Colonies to the Northward and Southward, together with the Treaties with Hesse, Brunswick and Waldeck and the Answer to the Mayor &c. of London; I believe you will be convinced that there is little Probability 2of our ever again coming under the Yoke of British Regulations of Trade. The Cords which connected the two Countries are cutt asunder, and it will not be easy to splice them again, together. I agree with you, in sentiment, that there will be little Difficulty in Trading with France and Spain, a great deal in dealing with Portugal, and some with Holland. Yet by very good Intelligence I am convinced, that there are great Merchants in the United Provinces and even in Amsterdam, who will contract to supply you with any Thing you want, whether Merchandize or military Stores by the Way of Nieuport and Ostend, two Towns which are subject to the Empress of Austria, who has never taken any public Notice of the Dispute between Britain and Us, and has never prohibited her Subjects from supplying us with any Thing. There is a Gentleman, now in this City, a Native of it, and a very worthy Man who has been lately in those Towns as well as Amsterdam, who informs me that he had many Conversations there, with Merchants of figure, and that they assured him they should be glad to contract to furnish us with any Supplies, even upon Credit, for an Interest of four Per Cent.1 Other Intelligence to the same Purpose, with Additions of more Importance, has been sent here. But the Particulars may not be mentioned. Europe seems to be in a great Commotion; altho the Appearance of a perfect Calm is affected, I think this American Contest will light up a general War. What it will end in, God alone knows, to whose wise and righteous Providence I chearfully submit, and am with great Esteem and Respect for the Family, your Friend & servant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 7 - Episode 6 — Come along as host Tim Kreger sits with the man who offered him the job as Executive Director when he was president of the Carolinas, Mr. Mitchell Wilkerson. Enjoy stories of Mitchell's time working for Jack Nicklaus and many other great stories from his path from Mississippi State to Hilton Head Island. The Carolinas GCSA is committed to provide its members with the opportunity to excel professionally and enhance the game of golf through responsible turfgrass management. caroliansgcsa.org

Send us Fan MailIn this episode: Christi and Angela review May 2026 data showing the Carolinas outperforming national trends, with national steel prices up 7% while the region sees a 67% surge in healthcare and power projects, supported by a diverse economy, energy infrastructure, high-end healthcare facilities, and expanding data centers. The hosts discuss workforce and policy efforts, including monitoring North Carolina's SB 986 Workforce Act to make credentials employer-driven and recognizing journey-level experience alongside four-year degrees, and closely watching South Carolina's Wage Accountability Act to protect the merit shop, competitive open shop environment amid rapid growth. They highlight outreach to students through SkillsMobile and a gaming curriculum featuring electrical, HVAC, and BIM to improve awareness and retention. The conversation emphasizes mental health (May) and safety (June), urging daily mental health check-ins, “invisible PPE,” and STCKY critical-risk safety focused on high-energy hazards and job-stopping awareness.Support the show

In the late 1600's, Dr. John Lederer, a German immigrant to the Virginia colony, became one of the first Europeans to explore the Appalachian region. Between 1669 and 1670, Lederer made three trips into the Blue Ridge Mountains, traveled west and south through Native territories in Virginia and the Carolinas, and searched for a passage west through the Alleghenies.Along the way he encountered wolves, rattlesnakes, deadly spiders, Native villages, rumors of strange bearded white men, and stories that hinted at vast inland waterways beyond Appalachia. Lederer's journal about his travels became one of the earliest written descriptions of Appalachia.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast.  You'll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Thanks for listening!

Paul Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Brightline Painting, a Greenville, South Carolina-based company specializing in residential and commercial painting and drywall services across the Carolinas. Since launching the company in 2023, Paul has rapidly scaled Brightline Painting into a multimillion-dollar business through a combination of military discipline, financial expertise, and a technology-driven approach to home services. A Navy veteran who served during the Iraq War, he is also a former finance and venture capital professional. In this episode… Building a business in a traditional industry often comes down to seeing what others overlook. In home services, reliability, professionalism, and customer trust can become real differentiators when the market is fragmented and inconsistent. What happens when someone brings military structure, corporate finance experience, and a founder's persistence into a traditionally fragmented market?  Paul Thompson, a Navy veteran and former finance and venture capital professional, stepped away from traditional corporate paths in pursuit of greater independence and purpose. He highlights how his military discipline melded with analytical, white-collar experience to help him pivot into entrepreneurship with a sharper understanding of numbers, operations, and customer relationships. Paul prioritized tech-enabled operations, intentional marketing, and strong B2B relationships with key decision makers to stand out in a crowded market. Through grit, resourcefulness, and a hands-on approach in the field, he steadily expanded his reputation and client base, demonstrating how structured thinking paired with modern tools can accelerate growth in traditional industries. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Paul Thompson, Founder of Brightline Painting, about scaling a painting business through technology and relationships. Paul shares how he overcame imposter syndrome, built B2B relationships with decision makers, and used data-driven marketing to outcompete local and franchise rivals.

The right lighting can transform a space—from how it feels to how it functions—and behind every smart system is someone who understands both the technical side and the relationship side of the business. Our guest today is Kenny Barnes, General Manager of FRM Lighting & Controls, based right here in Charlotte. FRM has been a leader in the electrical industry since 1969, and in 2024 they launched FRM Lighting & Controls to bring that same experience and reliability to the lighting and controls market across the Carolinas and Florida. Kenny is at the helm of this new division, building the team, deepening partnerships with contractors and manufacturers, and helping clients navigate a fast-evolving world of energy codes, controls, and design. Today we're talking with Kenny about launching and growing a new division inside an established company, what's changing in the lighting and controls world, and how strong partnerships can make or break a project. Kenny, welcome to this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast.

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jonathan Leake, board-certified emergency medicine physician and co-founder of Hydrate Medical, an IV hydration and wellness practice with eight locations across the Carolinas, including Mooresville and Huntersville. Dr. Leake shares how his ER background and a memorable stomach-bug outbreak inspired him and business partner Keith to create a physician-owned alternative to pricey hospital visits – delivering safe, evidence-based IV treatments in a comfortable, relaxing setting. The conversation covers what really drives clients to Hydrate Medical (hint: it's mostly wellness, not hangovers), the science behind hydration and vitamin infusions, common misconceptions about IV therapy, how to choose a reputable provider, and the practice's new Performance & Longevity program featuring NAD+, ALA, and NAC. Whether you're battling fatigue and burnout or chasing peak athletic recovery, this episode is a thoughtful primer on how strategic hydration can become part of your health routine.Hydrate MedicalThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammhttps://lknreal.com/Powered by:https://aidawerks.com/Support the show

Picture this: a factory that makes its own power, stores it, and has enough left over to sell back to the grid. It may sound like a thought experiment, but Siemens is running one right now in Wendell, North Carolina, at one of its industrial factories. Here's the gist. Solar panels on top of a carport feed a battery roughly the size of a small building, which lets the whole facility run on renewables, keep operations carbon-neutral, and yes, push excess power back into the grid for other people to use. The setup is a 1.25-megawatt microgrid paired with 3.9 megawatt-hours of battery storage, and it's one of the largest industrial solar plus storage systems on Duke Energy's distribution network in the Carolinas. When the grid goes down, the factory keeps humming. When the sun is shining and production is light, the surplus goes out the door and into the neighborhood. The carport doubles as covered parking with EV chargers tied into the same system, so EVs get charged on the factory's own solar. This is what an industrial microgrid actually looks like in practice, a real working example of solar plus storage, distributed energy resources, and smart building controls coming together to make a single site genuinely energy independent. It's also a preview of where a lot of manufacturing is heading as companies start seizing energy resilience as a competitive advantage. If you run a facility, work in energy, or you're just curious how the grid is quietly getting rebuilt from the edges in, give this one a listen. Show notes Press Release: Siemens Unveils State-of-the-Art Microgrid at Wendell Headquarters, Commemorates with Electrification Celebration: https://news.siemens.com/en-us/wendell-state-of-the-art-microgrid/

In this episode of Experts Unleashed, I sit down with Pedro Krompecher, managing partner of Krompecher Law Firm in Raleigh, North Carolina — the attorney known to his community as Abogado Pedro. Pedro played professional soccer in Belgium, nearly dropped out of law school, spent close to a decade defending hospitals, nursing homes, and large corporations, and built one of the most effective plaintiff trial practices in the Carolinas. We get into what the defense side actually teaches you about winning on the plaintiff side. We talk about his three-dot rule — why plaintiff lawyers who connect twelve dots lose, and plaintiff lawyers who connect three win. We break down the double fatality case he settled on a Thursday before Monday trial by uncovering a buried sensor report showing 170 harsh driving events the defense never saw coming. We talk about what it actually takes to be a plaintiff trial lawyer — risk appetite, competitiveness, a chip on your shoulder — and why most successful trial lawyers were serious athletes. And Pedro shares the one thing about himself that you would never expect from someone who stands in front of juries for a living.   

No Agenda Episode 1867 - "Transmission Window" Transmission Window Executive Producers: Sir Kevin Dills Arch Duke of the Carolinas Matthew Payne Randy and Crystal Sir HorseMeds Susan A Taubenkibel Douglas Schneider David McInnis Dennis Cadle Arnis Celmins Terence Lynch Todd Usnik Associate Executive Producers: Amy Lynn Sir Robert Eli The Coffee Guy Stefan Trockels Linda Lu Knight and Dames: Matthew Payne > Sir Mattnik Terence Lynch > Sir Terror of the Respawns Doug Schneider's Mother (Roxanne) > Dame Roxanne of the Right Diagonal Title Change Sir Kevin Dills (Duke of North Carolina) > Arch Duke of the Carolinas (requested Bob Dylan title-change song) Art By: Blue Acorn End of Show Mixes: Bonald Crabtree Danny Loos Jus Baker Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman ShowNotes Archive 1867.noagendanotes.com No Agenda Peerage RSS Podcast Feed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 9 Recap Top Chef Season 23, Episode 9 gets a deep-dish treatment from host Haley Strong, Chef Jim Smith, and guest (Haley’s husband) Ethan. This time, the group analyzes the culinary ups and downs as the chefs tackle both a Duke's mayo quickfire and an ambitious eight-course dinner party challenge set in the Carolinas. With front-of-house observations, strategy debates, and a few kitchen confessions, the episode is packed with flavor both on-screen and off. The discussion dives straight into the evolving group chemistry and the unique personalities still competing late in the season. The trio breaks down the contestants' collaborative approach to balancing the group grocery budget and why that stands out among other seasons. There is plenty of talk on the fine line between competition and camaraderie, including how producers nudge contestants in confessionals and why staying gracious under pressure matters. The quickfire segment, featuring past appetizers and two deviled eggs, sparks debate on creativity versus execution. The elimination meal brings critique about course progression, cohesion (or lack thereof), and how individual priorities sometimes outweigh team unity. Special attention is given to dishes that pop, like Lawrence's winning soup and Dwin's seafood rice, as well as those that fall flat, with thoughtful commentary on what went awry. Two deviled egg appetizers spark divided opinions over execution and creativity Collaborative budgeting highlights the cast's teamwork under time and money constraints Live observations on dish progression and menu cohesion bring strategy to the forefront Front-of-house performance and guest feedback offer insight into the hidden dynamics chefs navigate Reflections from Ethan on the emotional side of reality competition, including survivor's guilt after an elimination As the competition tightens, questions rise around who can balance originality and execution, and which chef will overcome fatigue to stand out. Who will bounce back stronger, and can group dynamics stay friendly under this much pressure? Dig into this episode for smart Top Chef analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of spirited debate on the season's standout dishes and decisions. 00:00 Unpacking Knives for Top Chef 06:00 Restaurant Wars Reflections and Seeger's Return 12:00 The Duke's Mayonnaise Quickfire Unfolds 18:00 Deviled Eggs Face-Off Sparks Debate 24:00 Progressive Menu Strategy Debated 30:00 Jonathan's Walk-In Plating Tactics 36:00 Lawrence's Soup Wins with Story 42:00 Oscar's Rice Choice Backfires 48:00 Rhoda Struggles in Dessert Round 54:00 Oscar Eliminated After Tough Run Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!