Best Coastal Nc Podcasts (2024)

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Coastal Shad fishing with NC Wildlife Biologist David Belkoski 1:04:26

16d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Our two bald biologists, Ben and Corey, talk about spring shad fishing with NC Wildlife biologist David Belkoski. No shad topic is safe. We cover the biology of shad and fishing for them throughout the coast. Listen in to glean tips that will help you become a better shad angler and understand why shad migrate from the Bay of Fundy to our back yard…

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Out of Ice Cream 21:39

1h ago21:39

21:39

Did Amanda used to be obese? Jack really really hates one thing. Slack got a weird compliment from a medical professional.

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Regina McLeod: Tells Stories 24:16

4d ago24:16

24:16

Hosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring artist and producer Regina McLeod Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Regina McLeod is a longtime artist and producer working in coastal North Carolina and nationally. Her company, Cleod Nine Productions is currently producing Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, a play by Shay Young…

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Extra Ugly 30:47

6d ago30:47

30:47

Slack asks Amanda about being an extra. The Group Chat get the final tally on the Last Prize Standing Lotto Winner. Jack gives some useful info.

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Theatre for All: A Theatre Company for People with Disabilities 26:00

7d ago26:00

26:00

Somewhere & Elsewhere sat down with Kim Henry of Theatre for All to learn more about this amazing company in coastal North Carolina. Theatre for all was born out of a desire that people with disabilities deserve and are important members of our arts community. Learn more about Theatre for All and how to get involved. Music by PenguinMusic - Better …

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Sorry, Eric 28:59

20d ago28:59

28:59

Amanda could’ve dated an NFL star. Slack panics. Jack drops a bombshell.

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Girls Trip 30:04

21d ago30:04

30:04

Amanda goes to Nashville and Jack has issues. Slack told a joke nobody heard. The Group Chat hear from some Nobodies.

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Amanda for Sims 28:11

29d ago28:11

28:11

A perfect opportunity opened up for Amanda. Slack has drive through issues. Jack sees something nasty.

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CoastLine: David Gessner and daughter Hadley on what climate science reveals about the earth in 2063 and why it's personal (rebroadcast from January 16, 2024) 49:59

1M ago49:59

49:59

A Traveler’s Guide to the End of the World: Tales of Fire, Wind, and Water, is the newest book from nature writer and New York Times bestselling author David Gessner. His daughter, Hadley, is an undergraduate at New York University. They join us to explore what climate science tells us about the prospect of a hotter, drier, more storm-prone, less l…

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CoastLine: Orrin Pilkey on surviving climate change catastrophes 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

Climate change is coming for life on earth – in the form of floods, more severe and destructive storms, drought, ocean acidification, marine and terrestrial heat waves, water supply problems, air pollution. The list goes on, but humans can adapt, mitigate, and maybe even survive.That's the focus of Dr. Orrin Pilkey's newest book, Escaping Nature: H…

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No Time For Meetings 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

The Group Chat is back in studio. Jack made engineering mad. Amanda confesses. Slack checks the odds.

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CoastLine: Remembering Lenny Simpson (1948-2024) and his "pay it forward" credo 49:56

1M ago49:56

49:56

When Lenny Simpson was just 5 years old, tennis great Althea Gibson handed him a tennis racket and called him "champ". That moment changed his life. He went on at age 15 to play his mentor Arthur Ashe in the U.S. Open. Lenny Simpson returned to Wilmington in 2013 and launched One Love Tennis in honor of the mentors who did so much to help him live …

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Cold water Catfish: On the Cape Fear with Tyler Barnes 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Join Corey and Ben discussing winter catfishing on the Cape Fear River with prominent North Carolina catfish angler, Tyler Barnes. Our two bald biologists talk about catfish fishing tactics and conservation concerns.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Going Viral 30:08

1M ago30:08

30:08

Jack watches House Hunters. Slack wants privacy. Amanda takes a peek in Foz’s wallet.

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CoastLine: Artist Thomas Sayre, musician Tift Merritt explore sacred space in Four Walls at the CAM 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Singer / songwriter Tift Merritt and visual artist Thomas Sayre explore the unorthodox making of an upcoming show at the Cameron Art Museum called Four Walls.In this episode, Sayre raises questions about the sacred structures that undergird society, Tift Merritt interrogates the form of concert, and CAM Executive Director Heather Wilson explains wh…

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Lotto Winner 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

The phones are down. Promotions Luek tells the Group Chat his plan to get 1,000 $1 lotto tickets. Somebody gets dragged on Facebook.

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CoastLine: How Peace Corps service influenced four volunteers who worked in Ukraine, Namibia, Armenia, and Tonga 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Since 1961, the Peace Corps, envisioned and created by President John F. Kennedy, has sent volunteers around the globe to help developing countries. The obvious aim is to meet the goals identified by the host country – not the Americans. But just as important are the relationships that develop from this work, promoting world peace and friendship.…

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The DNA/NDA Episode 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

Jack has dreams. Slack took a DNA test. Amanda gets a gift.

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CoastLine: Palestinian-American on his culture and why he started rescuing animals in the West Bank (Rebroadcast from December 19, 2023) 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

"Mahatma Gandi said the way you measure a society is how they treat the weakest in the society."Maad Abu-Ghazalah says this is why he started rescuing abused and abandoned dogs and donkeys in the West Bank. As a Palestinian-American with family still there, he explores his culture and his hopes for peace.…

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Pretty For Money 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

The group recaps Valentines Day and the Super Bowl. Jack brings up the freaky habits of people. Amanda gets a job offer.

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Fishing Access and Boat Ramps 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Corey and Ben talk with Nick Shaver, NC Wildlife’s Land and Water Access Division Coastal Ecoregion Supervisor, about boat ramps and public fishing areas across North Carolina. Our two bald biologists talk fishing, boating, and the significant work the Land and Water Access Division does for North Carolina anglers and boaters. Nick also shares a se…

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CoastLine: Appearing on The Voice transformed the way musician Carlos Rising saw his "weaknesses" (Rebroadcast from December 19, 2023) 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

He won a spot on Blake Shelton's last team in 2023, after caving to family pressure to audition for the NBC show. And that's when the way Carlos Rising thought about his musical talent began to shift.By Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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Straight to Tubi 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Slack screwed up last year. Amanda loves seeing different Hooters. Drake went viral. Jack is wondering what infamous Wilmingtonians are up to today.

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CoastLine: Breaking the News is a study on inclusivity for both film team and the news team at The 19th* 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

Breaking The News was supposed to be a documentary about a new nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom called The 19th*, started by two women who wanted to cover news at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. But when The 19th* launched in early 2020, so did an international pandemic. The way the filmmakers had to film changed. And the story the…

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Mr. Midnight 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Amanda talks about Hooters beef. Jack and Slack break down gas stations. The prize list for Last Prize Standing is released.

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CoastLine: Disappearing grasslands major threat to biodiversity in coastal plain of SE NC 49:57

3M ago49:57

49:57

UNCW restoration ecologist Amy Long is rehabilitating local tidal marshes, grasslands, and savannahs. Strategic restoration can bring back biodiversity that was nearly lost, as evidenced by the New Hanover County Landfill property. Two dramatic examples: diverse butterfly populations and regular sightings of bald eagles.…

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Safe Space 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

Amanda has an audition. Jack gets a gift. Slack is trying to be a writer.

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CoastLine: UNCW Study raises questions about mental health and disconnect from nature 49:56

3M ago49:56

49:56

Research clearly shows that spending time in nature is critical for mental, physical, even cognitive health. Can our mental health crises make a stronger case for conservation?By Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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Star Struck 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

Somebody wants Amanda to model. Jack gets star struck. The Group Chat talks about a local controversy.

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Fishing 101 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Ben and Corey talk about the basics of fishing tackle. How to get started with minimal expense. If you have never fished and are thinking about getting in to fishing for yourself or for your children, this is the podcast for you. Listen all the way to the end to find out how you can win a Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologist swag bag.…

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CoastLine: David Gessner and daughter Hadley on what climate science reveals about the earth in 2063 and why it's personal 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

A Traveler’s Guide to the End of the World: Tales of Fire, Wind, and Water, is the newest book from nature writer and New York Times bestselling author David Gessner. His daughter, Hadley, is an undergraduate at New York University. They join us to explore what climate science tells us about the prospect of a hotter, drier, more storm-prone, less l…

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Just a Cup 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

Jack doesn’t understand a trend. Amanda got sick. And Slack has a dog with bubble guts.

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CoastLine: Invasive plants are changing NC wetlands; soundscapes are helping scientists figure out how 49:56

3M ago49:56

49:56

Evolutionary Ecologist Stacy Endriss of UNCW’s Environmental Sciences Department is exploring how invasive plants are affecting North Carolina wetlands. She’s also looking at creative approaches – including biocontrol – for dealing with the impacts.By Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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End of an Era 32:05

4M ago32:05

32:05

Slack returns. Everybody is healthy. Sort of. Amanda has another bathroom error. Jack talks about the internet.

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CoastLine: Racial healing activists of all races need to interrogate themselves first, says Dr. Catherine Meeks (rebroadcast from August 30, 2023) 50:05

4M ago50:05

50:05

“A fundamental question that each of us must answer is: Who are the victims of racism? Upon careful investigation, it seems quite clear that the answer is ‘everyone’.” Dr. Catherine Meeks, Exec. Director, Absalom Jones Center for Racial HealingBy Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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Trying Not To Die 21:50

4M ago21:50

21:50

Jack and Amanda discuss how their Holidays went and the gift Amanda loves even more than Jewelry. Jack waxes nostalgic on childhood foods.

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In the Wild Coastal Plain with surprisingly wild suburban ponds, amid pervasive pollution (rebroadcast from Oct. 17, 2023) 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

Andy Wood: Bullfrog tadpoles have an alkaloid in their skin. It’s a chemical compound that tastes a little bit like rotten lemon and Ajax. It’s a horrible taste, so very few things eat them.RLH: Have you tried this? It’s a very, um, specific description.AW: I would never admit that.In the wild coastal plain of southeastern NC, Andy Wood and I explo…

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Office Parties of Christmas' Past 28:25

4M ago28:25

28:25

Jack and Amanda call Slack to find out why he is absent. Amanda recounts stories of past Holiday Office Parties and why they are not done anymore.

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CoastLine: Palestinian-American on his culture and why he started rescuing animals in the West Bank 50:00

4M ago50:00

50:00

"Mahatma Gandi said the way you measure a society is how they treat the weakest in the society."Maad Abu-Ghazalah says this is why he started rescuing abused and abandoned dogs and donkeys in the West Bank. As a Palestinian-American with family still there, he explores his culture and his hopes for peace.…

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That’ll Do, Pig 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

Amanda and Slack are way too invested in their video games. A listener asks a dumb question. Jack talks about a FTSIO moment.

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Kayak Fishing NC from mountains to coast 1:09:46

5M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

NC Wildlife’s Two Bald Biologists talk kayak fishing with the North Carolina Kayak Fishing Association’s president, Mark Patterson, an avid and diverse kayak angler. We cover fishing for everything from Redear Sunfish to Flathead Catfish. If you are interested in getting into kayak fishing or are currently floating down a creek, this is the podcast…

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CoastLine: Needs of vulnerable people, animals, and plants escalated in 2023, say advocates 49:59

4M ago49:59

49:59

The most vulnerable populations around the region struggled during 2023 – including humans, animals, and even native plants. What does the state of these groups say about us?By Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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Squishing Bananas 28:53

5M ago28:53

28:53

Amanda has a horrific and hilarious mishap at home. Randy almost wins a car. Jack plays 4D chess with his family.

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CoastLine: Justin Catanoso on Enviva crisis, wood pellet industry, why environmental reporting doesn't always have two equal sides 49:58

5M ago49:58

49:58

Enviva company officials assured critics that wood pellets are mostly made of waste: treetops, limbs, even sawdust. Not true, according to reporting from environmental journalist and WFU Professor Justin Catanoso, who also says the science shows wood pellet burning contributes more to the climate crisis than burning coal.…

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Boot Scoot Boogie 28:24

5M ago28:24

28:24

A boot was found in the parking lot at work, which is just the latest in a long line of weirdness at 25 N Kerr. Slack talks about a lawyer with a very specific habit. And Amanda is a virutal murderer. Also, this episode is gross.

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CoastLine: Darien Brooks says treatment changed profound autism to high-functioning (Rebroadcast from July 25, 2023) 50:01

5M ago50:01

50:01

Alice Brooks says when she learned that her son, Darien, had profound autism spectrum disorder, she cried on the front porch all night. Today, she says Darien and his diagnosis are the greatest blessings of her life.By Rachel Lewis Hilburn

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CoastLine: Female military veterans on standing up for their own rights while serving 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

Cooking food, working as nurses, working in maintenance and repair units, dressing as men: for millennia, women have worked near and actually on the battlefield. But they still make up less than a quarter of the active U.S. military force, and they still face career barriers.Despite fear of retaliation in the face of misogyny, three local female ve…

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Mexican Thanksgiving 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

The Group Chat talks about which side of their families are more fun. They talk about the Matt Rife Comedy Special, and Barb from Sales is a lady who knows what she wants.

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Moral Dilemma 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

What do you do if you find a wallet? What about $20,000? Jack talks about a scary bathroom situation. Amanda recalls life as a shot girl.

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CoastLine: Black Barbie, the film, celebrates Black women, reveals deep cultural influence (Rebroadcast from August 22, 2023) 50:01

5M ago50:01

50:01

Black Barbie, the documentary film by Lagueria Davis, explores the way the doll shapes culture, and ultimately the way people think about themselves. It’s a close look at representation, starting with the filmmaker's aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell, who was on the original Barbie manufacturing line with Mattel and played a key role in bringing Black Barb…

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