The 919 Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The Triangle is changing, and with it North Carolina. This is the only podcast about the 1.5 million people transforming the 919.

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Grant Buckner (featured in ep 50) joins the pod to talk with John about Christmas traditions around the Triangle and a bit of holiday trivia. Merry Christmas to all!

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Dave, Jill, and David join the podcast to talk all about Amedeo's Italian Restaurant. Take a journey with us as we reflect back on small beginnings, NC State sports, Jimmy V, and of course lasagna.

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The NC Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry, joins the podcast to tell all. John and Cherie discuss her life before politics, the job itself, her following, upcoming retirement, and of course her status as the Elevator Lady.

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Music: "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban (Label - Decca)

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I HOPE you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did. Hope and I talk about a wide range of topics...big families, growing up, parks, the fair, coca cola, tea, coffee, beer, downtown Raleigh, downtown Durham, Old Tuffy, and more. 

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Sara and Erin join the podcast to talk all about Durham's best kept secret. The Duke Lemur Center is doing amazing things in the world of conservation and we discuss its history, future, and residents!

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Stephanie joins the podcast to talk all about the history, present, and future of RDU. You'll hear some exciting behind the scenes details about changes coming to the airport and also how the airport affects the Triangle!

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Megan Spell joins the podcast to talk about some of her favorite places to eat in the Triangle (Dim Sum Bistro, Rue Cler) as well as the major Disney movies that came out this summer!

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Marco Rosa, Director of Communications for the North Carolina Football Club, joins the podcast to talk about the sport of soccer/football in the Triangle. We talk at length about the very real possibility of a stadium being built in the new Downtown South area of Raleigh!

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John shares about taking the summer off from podcasting, what he's been up to, and what's to come! Thank you all for being patient and supportive!

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Lissa Carter joins the podcast to share about her experiences growing up overseas and across the South. We discuss her connection to Duke basketball and why everyone should be grateful to live in North Carolina.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Kevin Wood joins the podcast to talk about his journey working at startups in Raleigh, as well as his favorite mode of transportation and what it's like starting a family in the area.

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Megan is back to talk about her favorite restaurants in the area as well as movies you can watch as part of your night our or in! We discuss: Barcelona Wine Bar, Shazam!, It's a Southern Thing, and Green Book. Megan makes it apparent that she is NOT happy with the results of the Oscars, but we work through it together.

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Gineen and Shade of Durham 150 join to talk about the city's year-long birthday party! There is so much to see, do, and learn so you will not want to miss out on hearing from them. Visit Durham 150 online to find out more!

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It is officially spring time in the Triangle! John gives an update on the state of the podcast, progress made, and the future. Specifically, how you can sign up to be a supporter on Patreon to get exclusive content from the pod.

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Jed joins the podcast to discuss commercial real estate and how it connects to city building and land use, specifically in Raleigh! We also hear about recent news with Apple, Amazon, and a possible sports venue...oh and we also talk about water towers.

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Seth Gross, winner of 2018 NC small business of the year and owner of Bull City Burger and Brewery as well as Pompieri Pizza, joins the pod to talk about his restaurants and the Durham food scene. He shares about his upbringing and how that ultimately brought him to Durham.

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Grant joins the podcast to share his journey of living in "all" 7 states in the US, as well as why he loves Raleigh and the Triangle so much!

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Catie and I bought a house! I sit down with our realtor, Ashley Quinn, as she shares what makes home-buying in the 919 unique.

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Akiva Fox joins the podcast to talk about the all new Bulldog Ensemble Theater located in Durham! He shares about his passion for theater and how that led him from Boston, to DC, and now to the Triangle. The Theater is catered towards Durham residents and featured exciting new plays.

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Megan joins the podcast to give some Valentine's Day dinner and movie combinations!

The Oak, Counting House, Isn't it Romantic, Happy Death Day 2U, What Men Want

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Newest edition of the series! Walker and Ian join the pod to talk about going to school in the Triangle and starting a small business. They share their likes of the 919 and compare it to their hometown of Winston-Salem.

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Jared Plummer, owner at Two Roosters Ice Cream, joins the pod to talk about his journey to turning his passion into a full-time job!

For the month of January, mention The 919 Podcast when ordering at Two Roosters and get any topping for free!

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Surprise! Enjoy your holiday weekend with a bonus episode. I talk with Paul Burke, who has recently moved from the Triangle to Portland, Oregon. We talk about his experiences growing up in the 919 and living in downtown Raleigh, where there has been a ton of changes even in the past couple years. 

Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!

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Season 1 is complete! 2018 has been a blast, and so much has happened since the inaugural episode in January. John reviews past episodes casts a vision for the year ahead!

Shoutout to all of you listeners...you are what make this podcast possible. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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All about the Christmas season, and the food and movies that make us happy! We discuss The Pit BBQ and The Butcher's Market along with The Grinch and other classic Christmas movies.

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New series! All about John's friends who love the Triangle. The first guest is Austin Clark, who has lived in North Raleigh his entire life. We talk through his upbringing and what he's up to in the area, using his passion for communications to impact the 919!

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Craig Payst joins the pod to discuss Devil's Tramping Ground and other folklore legends in the Triangle and in North Carolina. We go in depth about what folklore is and how ghost stories originate!

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Derek Allman, Senior Marketing Manager at Visit Raleigh, joins the podcast again to talk about fun things to do in the Raleigh area around November and December.

Please excuse my cold!

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Ooooooooo! It's Halloween! Megan joins John to highlight: Bull City Burger & Brewery, Noodle Blvd as well as favorite spooky movies for the holiday.

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Kent Yelverton, Manager of the North Carolina State Fair, joins the podcast to discuss its history, what to be excited about in 2018, and the planning that goes into hosting over 1 million guests!

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The inagural Film Fest 919, happening October 3-7 in Chapel Hill! I sat down with the co-founders, all of who have had amazing careers in the film industry. They share about why you should be excited about this event and what it means for the area.

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Rabbi Eric Solomon, leader at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh, joins the podcast to talk about the Jewish population in the Triangle. We discuss his faith and connections from the Triangle to Israel!

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Megan Spell, local food and pop culture connoisseur, joins the podcast to discuss Gonza Tacos y Tequilla, Bida Manda, Crazy Rich Asians, and The Good Place!

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David Rudolf, the defense lawyer for the Michael Peterson case, joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the case as well as The Staircase documentary and about life in the Triangle. 

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Wendy Jacobs, the chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, and Jeff Austin, who chairs the adult care home advocacy committee, join the podcast to talk about the changing demographics in the Triangle and what they are doing to help new and current residents.

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Steve Schewel joins the show to talk about what it's like being the mayor of Durham and his journey to being elected! We talk about life in the Triangle, his schedule, and his hopes and dreams for the city.

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Abby Gingrich, the Business Development Manager for the RTP Foundation, joins the show. John and Abby talk about the Research Triangle Park's history, significance, and the future!

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Megan joins the podcast to discuss Grub Durham, Ponysaurus, Mama Mia 2, and Paddington 2!

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Matt Sutor, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Durham Bulls baseball club, joined the podcast to talk about his job and the exciting things happening with the team.

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John sits down with Derek and Michael from Visit Raleigh, a platform that shares all of the fun events and things to do in Wake County. We talk tourism, a summer bucket list, the culture of Raleigh, and more!

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It's been 2 months, but we're back with a new episode of Dinner & Movie!

We talk about Dame's Chicken & Waffles, The Incredibles 2, Local's Seafood, and Everybody Wants Some.

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Brent Woodcox, the Special Counsel for the North Carolina General Assembly and advocator for affordable housing in Raleigh, sat down with John to discuss his approach to raising awareness of sustainable development in the Triangle.

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Jennifer Dasal, the associate curator of contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art and host of the ArtCurious podcast, joins the show to talk art in the Triangle and North Carolina.

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Three friends of John join the podcast to discuss their enrollment in med school this fall, and their journies to get there! They all represent UNC, NC State, and Duke and share about their time in the Triangle.

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Patrick Woodson shares about being the co-founder of a restaurant/brewery/flower shop/bookstore here in the Triangle! Brewery Bhavana opened its doors in early 2017 and has seen a huge amount of success and aclaim in North Carolina and across the globe.

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Nick of the NC State Parks system and Graham of Southern Energy Management join the podcast to share about a solar energy project in Umstead park, as well as renewable energy in the Triangle and beyond

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Megan Spell joins the podcast to talk Motorco, Avengers: Infinity War, and the Alamo Drafthouse!

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Rangers Jess and Crystal join the podcast to talk about parks in the Triangle! They share a behind-the-scenes look at what being a ranger in North Carolina is all about.

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Joe Walton, head brewer and co-owner of Gizmo Brew Works, talks about his journey to the craft beer industry and Gizmo's impact in the community.

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Deirdre Haj, director of the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, discusses film in the Triangle and her journey as an actress and producer. Be sure to check out the Festival, happening April 5th-8th in downtown Durham!

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The next installment of the Dinner and Movie series! Megan Spell again joins the podcast to talk ideas in the Triangle.

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Katherine Jackson, director of student engagement at Saint Mary's School in downtown Raleigh, joins the podcast to talk about fostering a community of leadership and empowerment at a school that has been around since the 1800's.

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Past guest and sports writer Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer joins the show to share his thoughts on the ACC Tournament, the 4 mens basketball teams from the Triangle that made the NCAA Tournament, and other storylines to look out for. 

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Glenn and Dave of NCBeerGuys sat down to discuss beer in the Triangle. They have created and maintain a website with thousands of followers across the state and beyond who are all passionate about North Carolina beer. Their story and more, all in this episode.

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Chris Johnson, roadway design and construction manager for the city of Raleigh, talks infrastructure projects in the City of Oaks! With Raleigh growing so quickly, he shares the exciting challenge of serving 500+ thousand citizens each and every day.

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New series! Megan Spell, local movie buff and foodie, discusses dinner and movie ideas in the Triangle area.

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All about HQ Raleigh! Jess Porta and Reggie McCrimmon talk startups and community building in the Triangle.

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Kathryn Bertok, curator of animals and the assistant director at Carolina Tiger Rescue, discusses wild cats (and kinkajous) and how CTR is helping to rescue them and educate the public. 

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Owen Jordan, the Creative Director of Jubala Coffee, talks about photography and people in the Triangle. We also discuss coffee...a lot.

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Fran O'Sullivan, the site director of IBM in Research Triangle Park, discusses the company and its impact in the 919 over the past 50 years.

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Maggie Kane, executive director of A Place at the Table, talks about the Triangle's first "pay what you can" restaurant located in downtown Raleigh. 

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All about the 14th anniversary of the Krispy Kreme Challenge! Tom Place, a 13 time runner, and Sara Lewis, a director of the race, discuss the founding and evolution of the race over the years.

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Steve Wiseman, a writer for the News And Observer and the Herald Sun, talks about his career covering various professional and collegiate sports teams across the country.

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Andrew and Chris, two recent graduates of NC State, talk about their very different paths out of college from the Triangle. Andrew is a knife designer. Chris studies robots. Both live in Oregon.

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Bennett Wright, a student at Duke University's School of Law, talks about his journey to the Triangle from Winston-Salem and Texas.