Best North Carolina Public Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Will Wiedenmann, Deputy of the Month 44:44

9h ago44:44

44:44

Get the inside scoop on everything happening around Iredell county and what crime is happening. Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4By WSIC

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Exploring Vienna - From Majestic Palaces to Coffeehouse Culture 27:51

2h ago27:51

27:51

It's all about Historic Vienna on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz. Vienna, Austria’s capital, is where history, art, and culture come together. With its stunning architecture, grand palaces, and top-notch museums, it’s a city that captures the imagination. Vienna is a perfect blend of rich…

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Beyond the Office: A Politician's Next Steps 44:34

10h ago44:34

44:34

Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Phonelines are O…

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August Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina 34:32

4h ago34:32

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From the Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Wellness Retreats and Foodie Fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show celebrates the month of August as American Adventures Month. Featured Guests are Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion & T…

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August Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina 34:32

12h ago34:32

34:32

From the Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Wellness Retreats and Foodie Fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show celebrates the month of August as American Adventures Month. Featured Guests are Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion & T…

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Mike Guardia - Battle Of Okinawa 1:10:04

4h ago1:10:04

1:10:04

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, focuses on the Battle of Okinawa. Codenamed "Operation Iceberg," the Battle of Okinawa was the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War. It was fought on the island of Okinawa by US Army and US Marine Corps forces against the Imperial …

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Shelley Whizin - Setting Healthy Boundaries 37:44

10h ago37:44

37:44

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries. It’s not just about saying “no” or protecting your time; it’s about honoring your values, fostering mutual respect, and creating space where our humanity can flourish. Read Shelley's arti…

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Johnny Schaefer - Celebrating Friendship 1:03:25

42m ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Celebrate National Friendship Day and Friendship Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer who joins us as cohost every 1st Sunday. SONGS OF FRIENDSHIP MUSIC PLAYLIST: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4dkmtanr * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4a7zsny3 FRIENDSHIP A…

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Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California 44:20

10h ago44:20

44:20

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Noreen Ring, Secretary on the Board of Directors at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California. Offering a serene and picturesque sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tourist activities, this unique residency program provide…

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Poet Carissa Garcia and Artist Chelsea Bighorn 45:54

1h ago45:54

45:54

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resi…

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Poet Carissa Garcia and Artist Chelsea Bighorn 45:54

2h ago45:54

45:54

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resi…

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Donna George - Super Sandwiches and Sides 18:59

5h ago18:59

18:59

From good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to avocado toast with crispy bacon and a splash of salsa, celebrate National Sandwich Month and Panini Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipe for Pita Pockets with Chinese Chicken-Peanut Sauce: https:/…

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End-of-Summer Family Fun in California's Sequoia Country 37:31

5h ago37:31

37:31

Celebrate American Adventures Month in Tulare County, California! From park adventures and downtown public art and walking tours to concerts, fairs and festivals, museums, and where to shop, eat and play, it's all about end-of summer family fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast. Located in Central California,…

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End-of-Summer Family Fun in California's Sequoia Country 37:31

2h ago37:31

37:31

Celebrate American Adventures Month in Tulare County, California! From park adventures and downtown public art and walking tours to concerts, fairs and festivals, museums, and where to shop, eat and play, it's all about end-of summer family fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast. Located in Central California,…

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Love found while ‘chasing the light’ 17:47

4h ago17:47

17:47

Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and her husband, renowned photographer Bruce Roberts, worked for years to preserve North Carolina’s iconic lighthouses. Meanwhile, their relationship blossomed into a love story unlike any other. This episode is an adaptation of a story that originally appeared in Our State magazine. Featuring: Cheryl Shelton-Roberts, co-foun…

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Amplified: Building Intimacy With Hearing Loss (Revisited) 40:27

2h ago40:27

40:27

Anita and her partner John have started talking more openly about how his hearing loss informs their relationship and how they'll continue to navigate that as they age. She meets another interabled couple (Anna and Vika) who share the sometimes humorous, sometimes challenging moments that accompany sex and dating with hearing loss. Plus, former gue…

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(Encore) Love in the Stars 32:38

3h ago32:38

32:38

Laura’s a Scorpio, and she reads her horoscope every morning for fun. But is there more to astrology than sun signs, and can it help us make romantic connections? Laura talks with Koku, who looks to the zodiac as a “quiet consultant” in her life. Then astrologer Leslie McGuirk says sun signs and daily horoscopes can be entertaining, but there’s a l…

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Attorney Ward Heinrichs - California Leave of Absence Laws 31:32

4h ago31:32

31:32

From organ donor leave to voting leave, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses California's various laws regarding Workplace Leave of Absence. Read his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-leaves-of-absence/ Based in San Diego, Cal…

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Park Ranger Insider: Jim and Gayle Sleznick 1:05:41

3h ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Celebrate World Ranger Day with this “From the Vault” Big Blend Radio interview with Jim and Gayle Sleznick. We recorded this conversation onsite in late spring 2015, on a visit to San Benito County, Central California, the eastern gateway destination to Pinnacles National Park. It only took a few minutes to find out that they have one incredible l…

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Park Ranger Insider: Jim and Gayle Sleznick 1:05:41

6h ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Celebrate World Ranger Day with this “From the Vault” Big Blend Radio interview with Jim and Gayle Sleznick. We recorded this conversation onsite in late spring 2015, on a visit to San Benito County, Central California, the eastern gateway destination to Pinnacles National Park. It only took a few minutes to find out that they have one incredible l…

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Small Ship Cruising in Japan with Heritage Expeditions 36:27

13h ago36:27

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Today's episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer who shares her 10-day small ship cruising experience on the Sacred Japan and South Korea route with Heritage Expeditions. Read her article and watch the short video highlighting the Heritage Adventurer flagship, and the places she v…

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Author Mike Nemeth - A Tissue Full of Lies 47:22

2h ago47:22

47:22

Best-selling and award-winning author Mike Nemeth returns to Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts" Show to discuss his latest young adult novel, "A Tissue Full of Lies." Set in a time when political leaders were brazenly assassinated, inalienable civil rights had to be guaranteed by legislation, race riots disfigured the American landscape, and a…

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Author David Lipsky - The Parrot and The Igloo 1:24:27

8d ago1:24:27

1:24:27

This episode of Big Blend Radio features journalist and best-selling author David Lipsky who discusses his latest book, "The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial." Now published in paperback, he turns his prodigious talent to the twin stories of our lifetime: climate change and truth. Lipsky explores how “anti-science” became vir…

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Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror 42:22

2h ago42:22

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Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast To The Arts" Show featuring drummer Martin Fitzgibbon who discusses his memoir, "Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror." In it, Fitzgibbon reveals for the first time his closely guarded secrets and unique insights into how the show and its participants became an overnight…

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Chatting with Justin Hill, Former Missouri State Representative 45:47

4h ago45:47

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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Today's Guest Justin Hill - Missouri State Representative - District 108 (2014-2022) Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4By WSIC

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Tested from CBC and NPR 39:07

18h ago39:07

39:07

Tested is a new podcast series from CBC and NPR that asks the question, who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Ol…

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Artist Ted DeGrazia's Cabeza de Vaca Collection 27:41

39m ago27:41

27:41

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Cabeza de Vaca" collection. The story of the ill-fated Spanish expedition is told in this collection that includes sketches, watercolors, oils and enamels. DeGrazia read extensively about the adventure…

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Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families 46:42

5h ago46:42

46:42

From Willie Nelson and Rosanne Cash, to Edgar and Johnny Winter, Wilson Phillips, Larkin Poe, the Allman Brothers, Jackson 5, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates musical families! MUSICAL FAMILY PLAYLIST - On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdszhehx - On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/379ff88…

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Glynn Burrows - A Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon 25:37

4h ago25:37

25:37

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic and recreational highlights not to be missed in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England. Read Glynn's article about his visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-shak…

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Osprey Conservation at Patuxent River Park, Maryland 25:59

5h ago25:59

25:59

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features travel writer and photographer Julie Dee Suman who discusses the Osprey Conservation efforts and recreational, bird watching, and educational opportunities at Patuxent River Park in Maryland. Read her article about the park, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-…

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Osprey Conservation at Patuxent River Park, Maryland 25:59

11d ago25:59

25:59

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features travel writer and photographer Julie Dee Suman who discusses the Osprey Conservation efforts and recreational, bird watching, and educational opportunities at Patuxent River Park in Maryland. Read her article about the park, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/di…

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Chef Ivan Flowers - How to Plate Like a Pro 1:12:30

9h ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month and Foodie Friday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. From color and composition to texture and ingredient choices, Chef Ivan shares tips and techniques on how to artfully plate food just like a chef! Links to Topics D…

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MVPA Historic Convoy on the Jefferson Highway - Minnesota to Louisiana 53:36

8h ago53:36

53:36

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson H…

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How beach music taught Southerners to 'dance sexy' 27:20

5h ago27:20

27:20

A type of music known as beach music has been baked into the culture of the Carolina coast for generations, along with a specific type of dancing that goes with it: shag. But how did these smooth, soulful sounds become tied to the sandy shores of North and South Carolina? The answer is a little more complicated and transgressive than you might expe…

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Why We Need More Therapists Of Color 49:32

14d ago49:32

49:32

It took Anita 12 years and five therapists to find someone who could help her tackle questions of racial and cultural identity. She meets two therapists of color working to make that kind of support more accessible. Sahaj Kaur Kohli, founder of Brown Girl Therapy, talks about approaching wellness from a more collectivist lens, and Jor-El Caraballo …

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Speed Dating While Gray: The Happily Ever After Journey 15:55

7d ago15:55

15:55

Jerry’s in his early seventies when friends introduce him to 65-year-old, never-married Ann. They share with Laura the twists and turns of their romantic relationship. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire: armoire.style/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out …

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Photographer Insider with Steve Piacente 27:50

10m ago27:50

27:50

This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Steve Piacente, a reporter turned speechwriter, university professor, author, and life coach. You'll rarely find him without a camera is always at his side. Hear about his photography, what and who inspires him, his world travels, and more, plus, check out his editorial Q&A with us here: https:/…

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Pioneering Women of the Past and Present 1:07:50

3h ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Celebrate National Pioneer Day with today's episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast that focuses on Pioneering Women of the Past & Present. FEATURED GUESTS - GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about social reformer Octavia Hill. Read his article about her: https://tinyurl.com/mr2chjv7 - LINDA BALLOU, tr…

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VP candidate Roy Cooper? The NC impact of a presidential reset 11:32

3h ago11:32

11:32

With all the news swirling this week about the presidential campaign and the possibility of Gov. Roy Cooper as a vice presidential candidate, we’re bringing you a segment from WUNC’s Due South. Host Jeff Tiberii spoke with Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell about where things st…

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Exploring Isle Royale National Park 44:11

5h ago44:11

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Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast covering her recent visit to remote Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. Isle Royale is one of the most remote and least-visited national parks in the country, averaging twenty to thirty thousand visitors annually. Established a…

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Exploring Isle Royale National Park 44:11

23h ago44:11

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Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast covering her recent visit to remote Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. Isle Royale is one of the most remote and least-visited national parks in the country, averaging twenty to thirty thousand visitors annually. Established a…

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Chuck and Mikelyn Wustman - The Bird & The Butterfly Inn in East Texas 47:52

9m ago47:52

47:52

This episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features Chuck Wustman & Mikelyn Martin-Wustman, owners and innkeepers of The Bird & Butterfly Inn. Hear their backstory on how they became innkeepers and all about this beautiful property that's located in Jasper, East Texas. Situated on eight wooded acres on the Angelina River and nea…

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Chuck and Mikelyn Wustman - The Bird & The Butterfly Inn in East Texas 47:52

21m ago47:52

47:52

This episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features Chuck Wustman & Mikelyn Martin-Wustman, owners and innkeepers of The Bird & Butterfly Inn. Hear their backstory on how they became innkeepers and all about this beautiful property that's located in Jasper, East Texas. Situated on eight wooded acres on the Angelina River and nea…

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Joined by Andrew Brock, Former State Senator 45:15

1d ago45:15

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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Today, Rep. McNeely is joined by Andrew Brock, former state senator Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4By WSIC

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