Best Shoresides Podcasts (2024)

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Cooking Up Success: Corey Scott’s On Thyme Journey 9:30

7d ago9:30

9:30

In this episode of Somewhere and Elsewhere, we sit down with Corey Scott, co-owner and chef of On Thyme Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina. Corey takes us through his journey—from washing dishes at a hospital to launching a beloved spot on Castle Street. With support from his wife and inspired by family traditions, he shares how he learned to…

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Coastal Healing Project: Empowering Youth Through Art and Storytelling in Carteret County 7:41

10d ago7:41

7:41

In this episode of Somewhere & Elsewhere, we hear about an exciting youth media project that brings together storytelling and media arts skills. Hosted by Akshay Gokul, this episode dives into the Coastal Healing Project, an initiative in Carteret County empowering local youth through art, storytelling, and media. Our guest, Sarah Sloan, co-directo…

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Talib Kweli live in the Port City. Featuring Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell 19:14

2M ago19:14

19:14

Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with event producer, and local documentary filmmaker Christopher Everett to talk about his upcoming event featuring Talib Kweli. Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with event producer, and local documentary filmmaker Christopher Everett to talk about his upcoming event featuring Talib Kweli. TALIB KWELI LIVE IN CONCER…

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Building Resilience: How Community and Connection Aid Coastal Carolina During Hurricanes 8:15

3M ago8:15

8:15

Connection is our primary survival response, especially during threats like hurricanes. The podcast "Flood Zone," produced and hosted by Akshay Gokul, explores the role of community in building resilience in coastal Carolina communities. The episode features insights from J'vanete Skiba, director of the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force, and…

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I Am Not Your Black Girl: Interview with Ricki Nelson 14:34

4M ago14:34

14:34

Hosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring filmmaker, poet, and organizer Ricki Nelson Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Ricki Nelson, a Wilmington native, UNCW graduate, and reigning Miss Black North Carolina USA, is having an amazing year. Her film "I Am Not Your Black Girl" recently won a film festival and her TikT…

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Dru Richards 26:54

4M ago26:54

26:54

Hosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring filmmaker and producer Dru Richards Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay Somewhere and Elsewhere sits down with Wilmington independent filmmaker Dru Richards. Richards describes has journey to picking up the camera and how he sustains himself creating work.…

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Regina McLeod: Tells Stories 24:16

5M 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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Theatre for All: A Theatre Company for People with Disabilities 26:00

5M 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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Small Means All: Regional Theater Struggling and Thriving 0:55

1y ago0:55

0:55

Coming up on Somewhere and Elsewhere. Around the country, traditional regional theater companies are struggling. A recent report says shares that theater companies stil of various sizes are in deep financial trouble, in what is rapidly turning into the most severe crisis in the 70-year history of the regional theater movemen. But a new refrain is b…

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Black Cultural Formation 38:40

1y ago38:40

38:40

We are following Techmoja Dance and Theater Company as they create a new work on sexual trauma in rural Black communities in the South. In this episode founder Kevin Lee-Y Green talks developing work informed by the place he lives - coastal North Carolina. Kevin has a conversation with Thomas F. DeFrantz who is a scholar, dancer, choreographer, and…

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We Can Heal Ourselves 43:09

2y ago43:09

43:09

This episode starts with our host Kevin sharing a traumatic experience from his teenage years. He shares this with you, the listener, so that you can better understand the context for his effort to create a new dance work addressing sexual trauma. Some listeners might find this story upsetting, so please take care of your needs. Kevin shares a litt…

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Act of Rebellion 20:02

2y ago20:02

20:02

We are following Techmoja Dance and Theater Company as they create a new work on sexual trauma in rural Black communities in the South. In this episode founder Kevin Lee-Y Green talks about what informed his decision to return home to Bolivia, North Carolina to create dance. He describes the act of creating Techmoja, in the face of white dominated …

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Point of Departure 45:19

2y ago45:19

45:19

Quiet As It's Kept follows choreographer Kevin Lee-Y Green as he creates a new dance work addressing sexual trauma through the lens of Blackness and southern culture. Green works from his rural community in the coastal Carolina where he directs Techmoja Dance and Theater Company. Using his own story of sexual trauma as point of departure we learn a…

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NC Must Provide More Culturally Relevant Practices 3:56

2+ y ago3:56

3:56

“It would be great if we could have funding to have mandatory training programs for teachers so that they could be really educated about what's going on. So they're not only a teacher who just teaches academics, but they also teach morals and how this world functions.” Vaishnavi Kode, 14, of Apex, NC speaks about the critical need for culturally re…

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Fund School Counselors, Not School Resource Officers 2:44

2+ y ago2:44

2:44

“I should not be scared to come to school. Schools need to be a place of love.” Yakob Lemma, 17, of Raleigh, NC speaks about how SROs are harming students and why the state needs to invest in more constructive strategies. Support the showBy Shoresides

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Inequitable Public School Funding Must End 3:09

2+ y ago3:09

3:09

Sonia Green, 17, of Durham, North Carolina speaks about how equitable funding for public school capital and enrichment activities is critical for providing equal educational opportunity to all children. Support the showBy Shoresides

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NC Public Schools Need Culturally Relevant Curriculum and Teaching 3:11

2+ y ago3:11

3:11

“My dad wanted me to know that people like me, we weren't just slaves. We were also really successful mathematicians and astronomers and scientists.” Laura Norman, 16, of Cary, NC speaks about how the state’s public school curriculum does not adequately explore race relations, racial discrimination, and systemic racism. Support the show…

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North Carolina Must Adequately Fund Rural Public Schools, Now 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

1:56

I want to be a journalist… There is no school newspaper or journalism class at my school.” Jaileea Knight, 15, of Tarboro, NC speaks about how North Carolina’s failure to allocate resources toward the specific needs of students in rural districts unfairly limits student potential. Support the showBy Shoresides

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Black Peace Art 31:53

3+ y ago31:53

31:53

Greenville, North Carolina based acrylic, gouache, and digital artist Rakîa Jackson (Black Peace Art) speaks with host Brittani Smith about the challenges of being an artist and how she incorporates self-healing into her practice. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina r…

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North Carolina Must Fund Improvements to Internet Access Before It’s Too Late 3:08

3+ y ago3:08

3:08

North Carolina student Francisco Ibarra speaks out. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced many public school children to be exclusively on-line learners, North Carolina is still failing to provide the infrastructure for improved internet service state-wide, preventing some students from getting the education they are owed. Support…

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Materials Collection, Collaboration, and Race in the Southern Arts Eduction 33:22

4y ago33:22

33:22

Art teachers and professors do much more for their students than just teaching art. However, their ability to engage and inspire students beyond the scope of artistic endeavors often goes unnoticed beyond the realm of their school or institution. Host Antoine Williams talks with Cornell D. Jones, a mixed media artist who teaches art at Fayetteville…

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Shaping Identity Through Art 22:26

4y ago22:26

22:26

Art is a powerful tool for personal growth and shaping one's identity. With the growing accessibility of digital art and graphic design, more and more artists have the opportunity to use art for change, and represent their identity through that art. Host Antoine Williams talks with Jacinda Aytch, a graphic designer and illustrator residing in Green…

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Felony Voter Disenfranchisement 6:51

4y ago6:51

6:51

"We are all We The People. When you tell me that I can't participate in an election, you telling me I'm not a part of We The People...that makes me feel like you are still oppressing me, and you still seeing me as three-fifths of a human." Daquan Peters is the Second Chance Alliance Coordinator at LINC Inc, a nonprofit in Wilmington, North Carolina…

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The Importance Of Latinx Voters 7:27

4y ago7:27

7:27

"We are contributors, tax payers. We are entrepreneurs. We are business owners. We have mixed families. We are American...To me, it is important that I define who I am and I say my story, because it took me 25 years to be a U.S. citizen." Victoria Velazco says political parties and policies at the federal, state, and county levels don't always cons…

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Racial Equity & Election Priorities from Payal Shah 4:15

4y ago4:15

4:15

Payal Shah is a University of North Carolina student from Marshallberg, NC – a predominantly white and conservative town of 400 in Down East, North Carolina. As Shah heads to the voting booth for her first time this week, she thinks about Presidential rhetoric. And how it trickles down to affect how her family is treated in Marshallberg. Support th…

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On Ocracoke, A Back Porch Op Ed 5:24

4y ago5:24

5:24

Daphne Bennick has been living on Ocracoke island for the past 35 years. And she's run Back Porch restaurant there for the past 21. Bennick she speaks to what she's looking for in this election as her island goes through a "double wammy" – Hurricane Dorian recovery, then COVID-19. Support the showBy Shoresides

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Oysters & The Ballot Box 5:10

4y ago5:10

5:10

What does an oyster farmer think about when he heads into the voting booth? Kyle Frey, owner of Crystal Coast Oysters, speaks to how he'd like to see elected officials think about environment and jobs. Support the showBy Shoresides

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PSA: Early Voting Information For Coastal North Carolina 2:52

4y ago2:52

2:52

Want to vote early in coastal North Carolina? Here's how. ¿Quieres votar temprano en la costa de Carolina del Norte? Escucha este anuncio. Support the Show.By Shoresides

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PSA: Early Voting Information For Coastal North Carolina 2:52

4y ago2:52

2:52

Want to vote early in coastal North Carolina? Here's how. ¿Quieres votar temprano en la costa de Carolina del Norte? Escucha este anuncio.By Shoresides

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The Art of Painting Murals 6:10

4y ago6:10

6:10

Murals are not just large paintings on a wall - they carry so much more history, meaning and importance. Erica Nelson, a muralist who runs her own business, Mural Modern, installs art in the Wilmington area. In this episode, she describes the art of painting murals, their importance and the challenges of working during COVID. Broadcast from the Sho…

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Shane Fernando on Making Art More Accessible 8:42

4y ago8:42

8:42

Shane Fernando has a long history as a member of the arts community in Wilmington, NC. In his current role as the Vice President of Advancement and Arts for the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, he shares some of the ways that he and his team are working to provide more access to the performing arts through work programs for students, s…

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The Future of Arts Education in Wake of a Pandemic 8:53

4y ago8:53

8:53

Covid-19 has drastically changed our lives, including the way we learn and educate our future generations. Early education has had to radically adapt, and with that comes the challenge of providing a well-rounded education to elementary, middle, and high school students. Irese Robinson, founder and creative director of New Freedom Hill, discusses t…

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They Call Her Sapphire 10:39

4y ago10:39

10:39

Brittani Smith (@PropheticPoetic, @JourneyBBones) is a poet from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this episode, Smith describes and performs her poem, "They Call Her Sapphire." Smith speaks about the history of the angry Black woman stereotype and how she's addressing it with her art. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncove…

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Talking With the Filmmaker of Wilmington on Fire II 5:16

4y ago5:16

5:16

Wilmington on Fire, a 2015 feature-length documentary that tells the story of The Wilmington Massacre of 1898, is about to have a sequel: Wilmington on Fire II. The sequel will show Wilmington, North Carolina's modern day community members and their forms of activism - whether it's fighting for reparations, protesting police brutality, or building …

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5 Tips From A Curator: Keeping Precious Family Items Safe Through Hurricanes 5:31

4y ago5:31

5:31

It can be devastating to lose irreplaceable items like family photographs or heirlooms to a storm. Here are 5 tips from Katy Menne, educational curator for the NC Maritime Museum in Southport, to ensure that your memories survive the upcoming hurricane season. In reference to the dishwasher question: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/dishwasher-hur…

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Batten Down The Hatches! How Coastal NC Museums Protect Their Culture from Storm Damage 10:44

4y ago10:44

10:44

"I take the stewardship of the collection real seriously... I want to do the best I can to keep the treasures safe for future generations of North Carolinians." Come hurricane season, collection managers in museums across the Carolina coast are asking themselves – am I doing the most that I can to preserve my culture's history? Over the years, NC c…

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How Can Art Motivate Change? How Can Art Hinder Change? 4:36

4y ago4:36

4:36

When you think of protests, art is probably not the first thing to come to mind. North Carolina artist Antoine Williams talks about how art has the ability to motivate change and become part of the conversation, but efforts should not end there. This episode was produced by Elena Hernandez. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewher…

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Local Documentary Filmmaking's Opportunity 6:25

4y ago6:25

6:25

Nicole Triche is a professor at Elon University and director of "All Skate, Everybody Skate", a documentary about the 50-year-old Topsail Island Skate Rink located above a rural post office and the woman who runs it all. Triche discusses why documentaries are such a powerful medium and how filmmakers in small, rural areas are able to cover global i…

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The Power of Design 5:27

4y ago5:27

5:27

Design is everything. It has the power to impact us in ways we may not even be aware of. Freelance graphic designer Emma Cooper, of Wilmington, NC discusses the responsibility she feels for using art to create change, the ability to make a living through her art, and the power we hold as creators and designers. This episode was produced by Dana Ros…

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The Living History of Core Sound Decoys 18:50

4y ago18:50

18:50

Hunters and carvers along the Core Sound have been hand-carving wooden duck decoys for well over a century. In this episode, three members of the Core Sound Decoy Carver's Guild on Harkers Island walk us through the history of that tradition, how it has changed, and what it can teach us about how culture moves. Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild: https…

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What Community Does for Local Artists 3:16

4y ago3:16

3:16

It often seems that success in the arts means becoming prominent in a big city, or at least moving somewhere that's not a small town in Eastern North Carolina. But for Maximillian Mozingo, a mixed medium artist based out of Kinston, North Carolina, working locally has made a tremendous impact on his life and career. He discusses his connection to t…

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Surfboard Shaping: An Art or a Craft? 4:00

4y ago4:00

4:00

For many, surfboards can be seen as pieces of art more than functional tools. But to shaper Gary Wilson, the functional and craft comes first, and the art is an ever evolving and changing trend that follows. Instagram: @kineticsurf Website: https://kineticsurfdesigns.com/ This episode was produced by Dana Rossi. Broadcast from the Working Narrative…

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A City Councilman's Journey Making Community Through Art 7:53

4y ago7:53

7:53

Kevin Spears cares deeply about how his community is represented. Today, Spears is most known for his community organizing and his seat on Wilmington's City Council. But years before any of that, Spears was organizing poetry events to build community and provide a platform to those around him to use their art. This episode was produced by Christian…

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How One Teenager Is Broadening Art Education On Harkers Island 7:53

4y ago7:53

7:53

For most of her childhood on Harkers Island, Abigail Garland didn't think she could become an artist because she couldn't draw. Then, a trip to a museum showed her how much more art could be than lines on canvas. Now, the 18 year old is working to make sure the next generation sees just how much art surrounds them. Abigail Garland on YouTube: https…

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Coping With Trauma Through Art 6:06

4y ago6:06

6:06

Content Warning: This episode deals with self harm and suicide. Olivia Stubblefield of Wilmington, NC, has been making art her entire life, but it wasn’t until she reached one of her darkest points that she realized just how much art meant to her. Now, she uses her art and her blog to remind herself and others of how much joy there is to be had in …

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Local Film Festivals in the Wake of a Pandemic 5:05

4y ago5:05

5:05

Covid-19 has affected us in almost every aspect of our lives, and the local film festival industry of coastal North Carolina is no exception. Dan Brawley, Chief Instigating Officer of Cucalorus Film Festival discusses how upcoming festivals like Surfalorus are adapting and responding to the challenges of social distancing, while still trying to sha…

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Redefining a Filmmaker 5:44

4y ago5:44

5:44

From on set production jobs to higher up creative positions, fewer women hold these jobs in the film industry than men. The gender imbalance in film is a pervasive issue even on a local scale. Filmmaker Erica O'Brien describes her experiences as a woman trying to find her way in the film industry, and how she grew to find her voice and her identity…

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Young Activist Speaks Up About Racism and Social Justice Issues 4:11

4+ y ago4:11

4:11

Shecoria Smith, 15, reads an essay she composed about her journey to becoming a young activist. She discusses recent events in the U.S. and her community in coastal North Carolina. Smith talks about what protest means to her, and what she's doing to contribute to positive future change. Narrated by Emmanuel Ngardinga. Support the show…

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Raleigh to Morehead in 1974 7:59

4+ y ago7:59

7:59

Ellis Jones had a good job and good life in Raleigh in 1974. He didn’t want to move to the coast. Reluctantly, he drove into Morehead City on a highway 70 shadowed by trees “shaped by nature, and the hurricanes, and the salt… and the fellowship that people have here? It’s incredible.” Jones speaks to what he’s learned from locals as he’s spent 40 y…

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A Church Torn Down with People Inside 2:49

4+ y ago2:49

2:49

Ethel Hill is a lifetime member of St. Stephen’s AME Zion Church in Morehead City. "I grew up in Morehead City, went away, came back, and I'm still here. So, I love my church.” When Hurricane Florence approached the coast in 2018, Ethel and seven family members decided to ride out the storm in their family’s church – rather than in homes much close…

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