Les Stewart

Today's guest is Les Stewart, a builder, tinkerer, doer, and chief beverage officer and co-owner of Trophy Brewing. Les tells us how he started making beer, what the growing and waning trends in the alcohol industry are, and if you give him enough time, he'll give you dissertations on how to make a proper tomato sandwich and the movie Steel Magnolias. For the full video episode, follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/Or subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAPOr follow on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_raleighToday's episode is hosted by Ashton Fisher and Hayes Permar, and is produced by Earfluence.For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!

Today's guest is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesstewart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Les Stewart</a>, a builder, tinkerer, doer, and chief beverage officer and co-owner of <a href="https://www.trophybrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trophy Brewing</a>. Les tells us how he started making beer, what the growing and waning trends in the alcohol industry are, and if you give him enough time, he'll give you dissertations on how to make a proper tomato sandwich and the movie Steel Magnolias. For the full video episode, follow along on Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/</a> Or subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a> Or follow on social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/podcast_raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/podcast_raleigh</a> Today's episode is hosted by Ashton Fisher and Hayes Permar, and is produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earfluence</a>.For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast!For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast!

Les Stewart, Trophy Brewing

Lauren Kennedy

Today, Lauren Kennedy Brady shares her journey from a successful Broadway career to making great theater in her hometown. Hear her touching memories of growing up in Raleigh, filled with shows, Broadway weekends, and the magic of theater. Tune in to find out about Theatre Raleigh's new state-of-the-art facility and exciting future programming - including an announcement of a Broadway actress that had Ashton and Hayes jumping out of their seats!  Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAPOr follow on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_raleighToday's episode is hosted by Ashton Fisher and Hayes Permar, and is produced by Earfluence.For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!

Today, Lauren Kennedy Brady shares her journey from a successful Broadway career to making great theater in her hometown. Hear her touching memories of growing up in Raleigh, filled with shows, Broadway weekends, and the magic of theater. Tune in to find out about <a href="https://theatreraleigh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theatre Raleigh</a>'s new state-of-the-art facility and exciting future programming - including an announcement of a Broadway actress that had Ashton and Hayes jumping out of their seats!  Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a> Or follow on social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/podcast_raleigh/</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/podcast_raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/podcast_raleigh</a> Today's episode is hosted by Ashton Fisher and Hayes Permar, and is produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earfluence</a>.For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast!

Lauren Kennedy Brady, Theatre Raleigh

Ron Pringle

If you asked an average Raleigh citizen what the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle does, you'd probably consistently get answers like "help feed people" and "fight hunger"--and both of those would be correct. But did you also know they have a food truck? And run a farm? And a catering service? And will come to anyone's home and build a garden?The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle does all that and more, and no one is more excited to talk about the programs and mission than Ron Pringle, President and CEO. We learned about his history in food banking and got to hear about his recent visit to the White House. But mostly we talked about the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and its programs, partners and participants. Visit foodshuttle.org to learn more, volunteer, or use one of their services!For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

If you asked an average Raleigh citizen what the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle does, you'd probably consistently get answers like "help feed people" and "fight hunger"--and both of those would be correct. But did you also know they have a food truck? And run a farm? And a catering service? And will come to anyone's home and build a garden? The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle does all that and more, and no one is more excited to talk about the programs and mission than Ron Pringle, President and CEO. We learned about his history in food banking and got to hear about his recent visit to the White House. But mostly we talked about the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and its programs, partners and participants. Visit <a href="http://foodshuttle.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">foodshuttle.org</a> to learn more, volunteer, or use one of their services! For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Ron Pringle, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle

Adrian Mangano

What do you do with a future city park site that currently sits kind of as an empty parking lot? Enloe student Adrian Mangano had an idea: why not make it a skate park?And that idea became Skate Raleigh, a venture to build a temporary skate park between Capital Boulevard and West Street on the future site of Smoky Hollow Park. The area has long been a hang out for skaters, in part because of the Endless Grind skate shop that's operated nearby on Peace Street since 1986. Adrian tells us how the idea came about, how it became a reality, who some of the supporters are and more.For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

What do you do with a future city park site that currently sits kind of as an empty parking lot? Enloe student Adrian Mangano had an idea: why not make it a skate park? And that idea became <a href="https://skateraleigh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skate Raleigh</a>, a venture to build a temporary skate park between Capital Boulevard and West Street on the future site of Smoky Hollow Park. The area has long been a hang out for skaters, in part because of the <a href="https://endlessgrind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Endless Grind skate shop</a> that's operated nearby on Peace Street since 1986. Adrian tells us how the idea came about, how it became a reality, who some of the supporters are and more. For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Adrian Mangano, Skate Raleigh

Jason DeGroff

A little more than 5 years ago, Raleigh almost became home to the new USTA headquarters that eventually landed just outside Orlando. But the message was clear: Raleigh has a lot of people who spend a lot of time with racquets in their hands.Now the Triangle is on the verge of getting a 45-acre racquet and paddle sports super park that includes facilities, food, different membership offerings (including courts for free public use), event space and sportstainment (TM) facility: Swing Racquet + Paddle.In recent weeks, Swing has announced partnerships with Wilson, chef Fabio Viviani and tennis academy Good to Great. We talked to managing partner of Swing Jason DeGroff about these partnerships, which sports are included at Swing (and why), the design and the origin story of what will truly be a one of a kind facility in Raleigh.For your real estate needs, check out  Steele Residential, supporters of the podcast!Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

A little more than 5 years ago, Raleigh almost became home to the new USTA headquarters that eventually landed just outside Orlando. But the message was clear: Raleigh has a lot of people who spend a lot of time with racquets in their hands. Now the Triangle is on the verge of getting a 45-acre racquet and paddle sports super park that includes facilities, food, different membership offerings (including courts for free public use), event space and sportstainment (TM) facility: <a href="https://swingnc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swing Racquet + Paddle</a>. In recent weeks, Swing has announced partnerships with <a href="https://sgbonline.com/swing-racquet-paddle-wilson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson</a>, chef <a href="https://swingnc.com/swing-partners-with-celebrity-chef-fabio-viviani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fabio Viviani</a> and tennis academy <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/swing-racquet--paddle-announces-partnership-with-industry-leader-good-to-great-tennis-academy-301786064.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good to Great</a>. We talked to managing partner of Swing Jason DeGroff about these partnerships, which sports are included at Swing (and why), the design and the origin story of what will truly be a one of a kind facility in Raleigh. For your real estate needs, check out  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, supporters of the podcast! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Jason DeGroff, Swing Racquet + Paddle

Jonathan Melton

Jonathan Melton is serving in his second term as an at-large member of the Raleigh City Council, serving on the Economic Development &amp; Innovation and Transportation &amp; Transit Committees. He was inspired by seeing other young leaders run for and take office, and saw a need for the city to have more varying voices making decisions. And calling back on his time as an NC State student, he thinks people in Raleigh can and should have everything they need within walking distance.We had a great conversation that touched on two big Raleigh topics: affordable housing and community engagement. Additionally he gave us some insight on what exactly a city council member does--and what the city council doesn't have the authority to do. We also touched on his work as a family law attorney and his kickball addiction (that, not surprisingly, is tied to another leadership story!)Please support  Steele Residential, who support the podcast!Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

Jonathan Melton is serving in his second term as an at-large member of the Raleigh City Council, serving on the Economic Development &amp; Innovation and Transportation &amp; Transit Committees. He was inspired by seeing other young leaders run for and take office, and saw a need for the city to have more varying voices making decisions. And calling back on his time as an NC State student, he thinks people in Raleigh can and should have everything they need within walking distance. We had a great conversation that touched on two big Raleigh topics: affordable housing and community engagement. Additionally he gave us some insight on what exactly a city council member does--and what the city council doesn't have the authority to do. We also touched on his work as a family law attorney and his kickball addiction (that, not surprisingly, is tied to another leadership story!) Please support  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, who support the podcast! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Jonathan Melton, City Council member at-large

Johnny Hackett

Johnny Hackett had a successful stint in the corporate world before deciding to seek out work that had more meaning. This led to the founding of #BlackDollarNC, a black owned business directory, the Black Friday Market, a retail store hosting goods from 60+ small businesses, and The Factory, and co-working and manufacturing space.We talked to Johnny about all of these ventures, their successes and challenges, and what their future looks like. We also talked to him about impressing Diddy and why he's the "cool" uncle to his niece, at least currently.Please support  Steele Residential, who helps support the podcast!Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

Johnny Hackett had a successful stint in the corporate world before deciding to seek out work that had more meaning. This led to the founding of <a href="https://www.blackdollar.ninja/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#BlackDollarNC</a>, a black owned business directory, the <a href="https://blackfriday.market/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Friday Market</a>, a retail store hosting goods from 60+ small businesses, and <a href="https://thefactory.community/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Factory</a>, and co-working and manufacturing space. We talked to Johnny about all of these ventures, their successes and challenges, and what their future looks like. We also talked to him about impressing Diddy and why he's the "cool" uncle to his niece, at least currently. Please support  <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>, who helps support the podcast! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Johnny Hackett of Black Dollar NC, Black Friday Market and The Factory

We plan to roll out new Podcast Raleigh episodes soon, but in the mean time we’re kicking off the year with a Podcast Swap! Today’s episode will be from Raleigh Magazine’s Office Talk podcast. Raleigh Magazine Publisher Gina Stephens (a Podcast Raleigh guest--check out the episode!) discusses  some of the top Raleigh restaurants, including which one they chose as THE best restaurant of 2022. Currently over on the Office Talk pod, they’re running our episode on affordable housing and the Raleigh Area Land Trust with Rhett Fussell. Be sure to subscribe to Raleigh Magazine’s office talk podcast AND Podcast Raleigh, and enjoy this discussion of some of Raleigh’s best restaurants.

We plan to roll out new Podcast Raleigh episodes soon, but in the mean time we’re kicking off the year with a Podcast Swap! Today’s episode will be from <a href="https://pod.link/1612335187/episode/67f20b23a8139327592f08baaf623bd9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raleigh Magazine’s Office Talk podcast</a>. Raleigh Magazine Publisher Gina Stephens (a Podcast Raleigh guest--<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gina-stephens-raleigh-magazine/id1458907220?i=1000471052470" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out the episode!</a>) discusses  some of the top Raleigh restaurants, including which one they chose as THE best restaurant of 2022. Currently over on the Office Talk pod, they’re running our episode on affordable housing and the Raleigh Area Land Trust with Rhett Fussell. Be sure to subscribe to Raleigh Magazine’s office talk podcast AND Podcast Raleigh, and enjoy this discussion of some of Raleigh’s best restaurants.

SPECIAL: Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine, Raleigh's Best Restaurants

Brian Ralph

It's been almost a decade since Peace College became William Peace University and, since 2015, its leader under the new banner has been Dr. Brian Ralph. We talked to him about the school's diverse student body and array of academic studies, its focus on immersive learning, the expansion of arts and athletic programs, the growth of the North Person and Seaboard neighborhoods, and how having daughters in college made him a better school president.Please support the businesses who support us: Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza of Wake County and Steele Residential.Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

It's been almost a decade since Peace College became William Peace University and, since 2015, its leader under the new banner has been Dr. Brian Ralph. We talked to him about the school's diverse student body and array of academic studies, its focus on immersive learning, the expansion of arts and athletic programs, the growth of the North Person and Seaboard neighborhoods, and how having daughters in college made him a better school president. Please support the businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.papamurphys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza </a>of Wake County and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>. Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Dr. Brian Ralph, William Peace University

Cody Charland

Can you name Raleigh's Sister Cities? Do you know what it means to be Sister Cities?  And did you know you (yes, YOU) have the ability to help start a Sister City relationship? Cody Charland, President, and Meetal Shah, Development Director, want to take Raleigh Sister Cities--a program that started in the 1980's--and grow it even bigger. More Sister City relationships, more people involved, more of the city's problems tackled by looking abroad (and helping folks around the globe tackle their problems as well).We talked to them about our current Sister Cities (and upcoming future ones), what it means to be Sister Cities and how the relationships grow and change. Please support the businesses who support us: Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza of Wake County and Steele Residential.Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

Can you name Raleigh's Sister Cities? Do you know what it means to be Sister Cities?  And did you know you (yes, YOU) have the ability to help start a Sister City relationship? Cody Charland, President, and Meetal Shah, Development Director, want to take <a href="https://www.raleighsistercities.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raleigh Sister Cities</a>--a program that started in the 1980's--and grow it even bigger. More Sister City relationships, more people involved, more of the city's problems tackled by looking abroad (and helping folks around the globe tackle their problems as well). We talked to them about our current Sister Cities (and upcoming future ones), what it means to be Sister Cities and how the relationships grow and change. Please support the businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.papamurphys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza </a>of Wake County and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>. Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or leave a comment: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP</a>

Cody Charland & Meetal Shah, Raleigh Sister Cities

A podcast about Raleigh. By some people from Raleigh. With guests who inform us about Raleigh stuff.

I have admired Coach Moton since he was at West Millbrook Middle School. The pace is great, the format is great. Well rounded topics. This was my first episode so the bar is pretty high for me, but I am sure Ashton and Hayes can keep hitting it.

Love the episode with Coach Moton!

Amazing new podcast about the one and only Raleigh, NC ❤️

Must Listen!

Podcast Raleigh

Mary-Ann Baldwin

Next month, Mary-Ann Baldwin will become Raleigh's mayor. After choosing to not run for city council re-election in 2017 after 5 terms, Baldwin seems eager to take the reins, and she definitely does not view the mayor's role as just another member of the City Council. We talked to her about what her first priorities were once in office, affordable housing, modernizing community input into city planning, the Downtown South development, the learning curve and mentoring of new council members, who she'll lean on to mentor her in her new role and a whole lot more.Before the interview, Ashton and Hayes discuss some new restaurant announcements, an NC Theatre show that just wrapped and our Raleigh soccer clubs in the playoffs (the Courage play for the NWSL title this weekend, NCFC lost Wednesday night in the first round of the playoffs). Also, we discuss our #Top3Raleigh NC State Fair FOODS!Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Next month, <a href="http://www.maryannforraleigh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary-Ann Baldwin</a> will become Raleigh's mayor. After choosing to not run for city council re-election in 2017 after 5 terms, Baldwin seems eager to take the reins, and she definitely does not view the mayor's role as just another member of the City Council. We talked to her about what her first priorities were once in office, affordable housing, modernizing community input into city planning, the Downtown South development, the learning curve and mentoring of new council members, who she'll lean on to mentor her in her new role and a whole lot more. Before the interview, Ashton and Hayes discuss some new restaurant announcements, an <a href="https://nctheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NC Theatre</a> show that just wrapped and our Raleigh soccer clubs in the playoffs (the <a href="https://www.nccourage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Courage </a>play for the NWSL title this weekend, <a href="https://www.northcarolinafc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NCFC</a> lost Wednesday night in the first round of the playoffs). Also, we discuss our #Top3Raleigh <a href="https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NC State Fair </a>FOODS! Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Mary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh's Mayor-Elect

John Kane

Kane Realty

One of the goal's of the podcast is to talk to people who will help build Raleigh's future. John Kane is doing that quite literally as his company has spearheaded some of Raleigh's biggest development projects of the past few decades, including the "recycling" (a term he prefers) of North Hills and, more recently, The Dillon and Stanhope developments near downtown Raleigh.Kane is also a North Carolina native, a husband to Willa and father to 4 children, a golfer and devoted work-out guy, and serves on myriad boards and has garnered numerous awards, including the News &amp; Observer's Tar Heel of the Year in 2016. We talked to him about a variety of subjects--business, personal, and philosophical--most of them pertaining to his experience helping to build a better Raleigh.Before the interview, Ashton and Hayes share their #Top3Raleigh buildings and talk about what's interesting, including new restaurant and retail openings and Hayes attempting to ride the bus.

One of the goal's of the podcast is to talk to people who will help build Raleigh's future. John Kane is doing that quite literally as his company has spearheaded some of Raleigh's biggest development projects of the past few decades, including the "recycling" (a term he prefers) of North Hills and, more recently, The Dillon and Stanhope developments near downtown Raleigh. Kane is also a North Carolina native, a husband to Willa and father to 4 children, a golfer and devoted work-out guy, and serves on<a href="http://www.kanerealtycorp.com/dt_team/kane-john/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myriad boards and has garnered numerous awards</a>, including the News &amp; Observer's Tar Heel of the Year in 2016. We talked to him about a variety of subjects--business, personal, and philosophical--most of them pertaining to his experience helping to build a better Raleigh. Before the interview, Ashton and Hayes share their #Top3Raleigh buildings and talk about what's interesting, including new restaurant and retail openings and Hayes attempting to ride the bus.

John Kane of Kane Realty

Nancy McFarlane

Nancy McFarlane served four terms as Raleigh's mayor from 2011-2019. It's safe to say that when she first arrived in Raleigh she had no idea she'd end up being the face of the city--in fact, she wasn't even sure she wanted to stay! But stay she did, and she became active in her neighborhood and her children's schools (all while starting her own business), and then her friends' political campaigns and, eventually, her own.She sat down to talk with Podcast Raleigh about what led her into public service, the challenges of being the new person on the City Council, adjusting to life as mayor, the acquisition of Dix Park, her vision for Raleigh's future and a host of other things.We also discuss a piece of Raleigh's skyline (depending on where you were looking from) that came down, how you can give input to shape Raleigh's Greenway, and how the coronavirus is having effects locally.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

<a href="http://nancymcfarlane.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy McFarlane</a> served four terms as Raleigh's mayor from 2011-2019. It's safe to say that when she first arrived in Raleigh she had no idea she'd end up being the face of the city--in fact, she wasn't even sure she wanted to stay! But stay she did, and she became active in her neighborhood and her children's schools (all while starting her own business), and then her friends' political campaigns and, eventually, her own. She sat down to talk with Podcast Raleigh about what led her into public service, the challenges of being the new person on the City Council, adjusting to life as mayor, the acquisition of Dix Park, her vision for Raleigh's future and a host of other things. We also discuss a piece of Raleigh's skyline (depending on where you were looking from) that came down, how you can give input to shape Raleigh's Greenway, and how the coronavirus is having effects locally. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Nancy McFarlane, Raleigh's 35th Mayor

Nick Neptune may blush when we read him the bio his creative friends cooked up to promote his services for the Good Times Assurance Company, but after sitting with him for an hour we can definitely confirm when it says "he is not a man--he is an event."Much of the focus of the interview is on Transfer Company Food Hall and its surrounding property, which Nick oversees as General Manager. As Transfer prepares to celebrate its 1st anniversary, we learned some about the site's history, how Transfer Co. came together, and what the project will look like when fully complete. But Nick also gave us powerful insight on how Transfer Co is more than just food, and how its location and timing and merging communities fall at the intersection of a downtown Raleigh where many are excited about the future and its growth while many others are still keenly aware of the scars of the past. Our request for this episode: if you're gonna listen, listen to the end.Ashton and Hayes also discuss the swearing in of the new city council, a new name for a park near downtown, another new barbecue spot, and we share our #Top3Raleigh holiday traditions.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Nick Neptune may blush when we read him the bio his creative friends cooked up to promote his services for the <a href="http://www.nickneptune.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Times Assurance Company</a>, but after sitting with him for an hour we can definitely confirm when it says "he is not a man--he is an event." Much of the focus of the interview is on <a href="https://www.transfercofoodhall.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transfer Company Food Hall</a> and its surrounding property, which Nick oversees as General Manager. As Transfer prepares to celebrate its 1st anniversary, we learned some about the site's history, how Transfer Co. came together, and what the project will look like when fully complete. But Nick also gave us powerful insight on how Transfer Co is more than just food, and how its location and timing and merging communities fall at the intersection of a downtown Raleigh where many are excited about the future and its growth while many others are still keenly aware of the scars of the past. Our request for this episode: if you're gonna listen, listen to the end. Ashton and Hayes also discuss the swearing in of the new city council, a new name for a park near downtown, another new barbecue spot, and we share our #Top3Raleigh holiday traditions. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/SCEmYxPK8ko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

Nick Neptune, Transfer Company Food Hall

Bill King

One of the biggest--if not the biggest--changes in Raleigh in the past 2+ decades has been the growth of downtown as a place to live, work and play. Bill King joins us in this episode to talk about the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) and what role it plays in the building, sustaining, and growth of Raleigh's now vibrant downtown.He explains some of the services the DRA provides--like business recruitment, marketing and the Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors program--and explains funding and membership for the non-profit organization. He also shares some news about a new business opening soon downtown, and talks about potential future businesses and areas of growth.Also, we welcome Ashton back from Australia by catching her up on interesting things that happened in Raleigh, and talk about our #Top3Raligh State Fair attractions (non-food division).Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

One of the biggest--if not the biggest--changes in Raleigh in the past 2+ decades has been the growth of downtown as a place to live, work and play. Bill King joins us in this episode to talk about the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) and what role it plays in the building, sustaining, and growth of Raleigh's now vibrant downtown. He explains some of the services the DRA provides--like business recruitment, marketing and the Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors program--and explains funding and membership for the non-profit organization. He also shares some news about a new business opening soon downtown, and talks about potential future businesses and areas of growth. Also, we welcome Ashton back from Australia by catching her up on interesting things that happened in Raleigh, and talk about our #Top3Raligh State Fair attractions (non-food division). Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Bill King, President of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance

David Wood

Ira David Wood III is the founder and Executive Director of Theatre in the Park, which puts on several theatrical performances each season. A native North Carolinian, Wood graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts and spent time in the cast of The Lost Colony (a production he has directed the past few summers) before coming to Raleigh for a state government job in arts.Wood and Raleigh formed a long-term relationship, culminating in his original musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol--the show that will have its 45th annual run this December at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the DPAC, and that has become a staple of Christmas in Raleigh.We talked to Wood about the beginnings of Theatre in the Park and A Christmas Carol, theatre and the arts in Raleigh, his legacy as Raleigh's Scrooge, and what his wonderfully creative mind is working on next.Before we talked to David, we discussed a new development in (the area some people call) Midtown, a new Q spot, and the upcoming (potentially weather impacted) Raleigh Christmas Parade. And we share nominees and our picks for the #Top3Raleigh SOUPS.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Ira David Wood III is the founder and Executive Director of <a href="https://www.theatreinthepark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theatre in the Park</a>, which puts on several <a href="https://www.theatreinthepark.com/whats-on/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theatrical performances each season</a>. A native North Carolinian, Wood graduated from the <a href="https://www.uncsa.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Carolina School of the Arts</a> and spent time in the cast of <a href="https://www.thelostcolony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lost Colony</a> (a production he has directed the past few summers) before coming to Raleigh for a state government job in arts. Wood and Raleigh formed a long-term relationship, culminating in his original musical comedy adaptation of <a href="https://www.theatreinthepark.com/whats-on/ira-david-wood-iiis-a-christmas-carol-2019.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a>--the show that will have its 45th annual run this December at the <a href="https://www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts</a> and the DPAC, and that has become a staple of Christmas in Raleigh. We talked to Wood about the beginnings of Theatre in the Park and A Christmas Carol, theatre and the arts in Raleigh, his legacy as Raleigh's Scrooge, and what his wonderfully creative mind is working on next. Before we talked to David, we discussed a new development in (the area some people call) Midtown, a new Q spot, and the upcoming (potentially weather impacted) Raleigh Christmas Parade. And we share nominees and our picks for the #Top3Raleigh SOUPS. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Ira David Wood III, Executive Director of Theatre in the Park

David Meeker

Runner, husband, father, beer-lover, City of Oaks native, downtown Raleigh advocate, anti-gerrymanderer, real estate mogul, former Mayor's son, problem solver.......David Meeker wears a lot of hats, so many it can sometimes be tricky to figure out EXACTLY what he does. We tried, starting with what it was like to be in high school when his dad was elected mayor of Raleigh and moving through his vision for Trophy and Raleigh in the next few decades.We talked about growing small businesses and the challenges he and his partners faced (spoiler: according to Meeker all the success is credit to his partners, all the setbacks were his fault), what Raleigh needs from its leaders and how--even when it's fun and you're succeeding--it can be really, really hard work.We also discuss your nominees and our picks for the #Top3Raleigh BEERS, talk about Raleigh's first official Pride Month and losing a favorite downtown thrift store.Please support the local businesses who support us: Steele Residential and Express Yourself Paint. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Runner, husband, father, beer-lover, City of Oaks native, downtown Raleigh advocate, anti-gerrymanderer, real estate mogul, former Mayor's son, problem solver.......David Meeker wears a lot of hats, so many it can sometimes be tricky to figure out EXACTLY what he does. We tried, starting with what it was like to be in high school when his dad was elected mayor of Raleigh and moving through his vision for Trophy and Raleigh in the next few decades. We talked about growing small businesses and the challenges he and his partners faced (spoiler: according to Meeker all the success is credit to his partners, all the setbacks were his fault), what Raleigh needs from its leaders and how--even when it's fun and you're succeeding--it can be really, really hard work. We also discuss your nominees and our picks for the #Top3Raleigh BEERS, talk about Raleigh's first official Pride Month and losing a favorite downtown thrift store. Please support the local businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a> and <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a>. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

David Meeker of Carpenter Real Estate (and Trophy and Runologie and....)

Adam Lindstaedt

When Adam and Lacie Lindstaedt set out on a tour of potential cities to set up their dream business--a music venue--the first place they went when visiting Raleigh was The Pour House, downtown on Blount Street. As fate would have it, The Pour House became their music venue, and last year it officially became The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop, as the couple added a retail record store to the upstairs of the music hall.We talked to Adam about the challenges and fulfillment of operating live music--a dream he first had as a kid in Chicago--the Raleigh music scene, and how the record store has aided in the continuing evolution of one of Raleigh's most well known spots for live music.Ashton and Hayes also chat about new cranes, a big shout-out for some local artists, and what they've been up to around the city this week. They also share their Raleigh-related resolutions for 2020.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

When Adam and Lacie Lindstaedt set out on a tour of potential cities to set up their dream business--a music venue--the first place they went when visiting Raleigh was The Pour House, downtown on Blount Street. As fate would have it, The Pour House became their music venue, and last year it officially became <a href="https://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop</a>, as the couple added a retail record store to the upstairs of the music hall. We talked to Adam about the challenges and fulfillment of operating live music--a dream he first had as a kid in Chicago--the Raleigh music scene, and how the record store has aided in the continuing evolution of one of Raleigh's most well known spots for live music. Ashton and Hayes also chat about new cranes, a big shout-out for some local artists, and what they've been up to around the city this week. They also share their Raleigh-related resolutions for 2020. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Adam Lindstaedt, The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop

Nicole Stewart

Nicole Stewart knew the Raleigh City Council needed more female representation, younger people serving, and different viewpoints. It just took her a while to realize she was the best person to start filling all of those roles. Now, after being overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term, she sits down with us to talk about what she learned the first time around, and what she'll be focusing on in the next term.She shares some of her goals and plans, including how Raleigh can combat climate change through land planning and transportation changes, what cities she's looking to crib ideas from and--oh yeah--how she did finally end up being pushed into the role of running for office instead of finding people to run for office. Ashton and Hayes also discuss the plans for Freedom Park downtown, a championship for the Courage, and another Top Chef coming to town. And we share our picks and your nominations for the #Top3Raleigh scariest places.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Nicole Stewart knew the Raleigh City Council needed more female representation, younger people serving, and different viewpoints. It just took her a while to realize she was the best person to start filling all of those roles. Now, after being overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term, she sits down with us to talk about what she learned the first time around, and what she'll be focusing on in the next term. She shares some of her goals and plans, including how Raleigh can combat climate change through land planning and transportation changes, what cities she's looking to crib ideas from and--oh yeah--how she did finally end up being pushed into the role of running for office instead of finding people to run for office. Ashton and Hayes also discuss the plans for Freedom Park downtown, a championship for the Courage, and another Top Chef coming to town. And we share our picks and your nominations for the #Top3Raleigh scariest places. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Nicole Stewart, Raleigh City Councilor At-Large

Sara Abernethy

Chris Borreson

After stumbling into potential ownership of the former Boylan Bridge Brewpub space, and after trying to talk themselves out of it, and after talking to friends and family with an eye for restaurants, and after going through a thousand possible names....Sara Abernethy and Chris Borreson found themselves opening Wye Hill Kitchen &amp; Brewing in the summer of 2019.We talked to the married couple about moving here from San Diego (Sara grew up in Raleigh) and all the triumphs and challenges of getting a new restaurant up and running. Most importantly, though: they brought us some of their great beer.We also discuss a 27-hour run, the hottest new beer cans in Raleigh, and share our #Top3Raleigh Lunch spots.Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential. Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

After stumbling into potential ownership of the former Boylan Bridge Brewpub space, and after trying to talk themselves out of it, and after talking to friends and family with an eye for restaurants, and after going through a thousand possible names....Sara Abernethy and Chris Borreson found themselves opening <a href="https://www.wyehill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wye Hill Kitchen &amp; Brewing</a> in the summer of 2019. We talked to the married couple about moving here from San Diego (Sara grew up in Raleigh) and all the triumphs and challenges of getting a new restaurant up and running. Most importantly, though: they brought us some of their great beer. We also discuss a 27-hour run, the hottest new beer cans in Raleigh, and share our #Top3Raleigh Lunch spots. Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing owners Sara Abernethy and Chris Borreson

Emily Sexton

People might raise an eyebrow to learn Emily Sexton went from a career that included lavish dinners on her employer's expense account to running a fashion business from a truck, but around age 30 she knew she wanted to make a change, both in her work and in the world. And, thus, The Flourish Market was born.Sexton now runs The Flourish Market out of a space in the Warehouse District downtown, where she sells wares from around the world, makes women feel great about themselves, throws parties, makes crazy music videos and helps change lives of the people from whom she buys goods.We also talk about football and festival season going into full swing, a favorite mural that was temporarily scrubbed is back, and for back-to-school week we share some of our #Top3Raleigh TEACHERSThanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential. Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

People might raise an eyebrow to learn Emily Sexton went from a career that included lavish dinners on her employer's expense account to running a fashion business from a truck, but around age 30 she knew she wanted to make a change, both in her work and in the world. And, thus, The Flourish Market was born. Sexton now runs The Flourish Market out of a space in the Warehouse District downtown, where she sells wares from around the world, makes women feel great about themselves, throws parties, makes crazy music videos and helps change lives of the people from whom she buys goods. We also talk about football and festival season going into full swing, a favorite mural that was temporarily scrubbed is back, and for back-to-school week we share some of our #Top3Raleigh TEACHERS Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Emily Sexton of The Flourish Market

Steve Malik

Three years ago Steve Malik made bold statements about a downtown soccer stadium and bringing MLS to Raleigh. This time around the location is different, the message is tweaked a little, and the latest plans and drawings are about much more than a soccer stadium.We were fortunate to sit down with Malik, the NCFC owner and chairman, as he was officially announcing plans for Downtown South, a new development near I40/440 and S. Saunders Street, just south of downtown Raleigh (hence the name). He shared plans, numbers, data, and things he's learned in becoming a sports owner and, now, a land developer.We also chat about what's going on in Raleigh outside of Downtown South and share our #Top3Raleigh sports venues.Please support the local businesses who support us: Steele Residential and Express Yourself Paint. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Three years ago <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Malik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Malik</a> made bold statements about a downtown soccer stadium and bringing MLS to Raleigh. This time around the location is different, the message is tweaked a little, and the latest plans and drawings are about much more than a soccer stadium. We were fortunate to sit down with Malik, the <a href="https://www.northcarolinafc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NCFC owner and chairman,</a> as he was officially announcing plans for <a href="https://www.visitdowntownsouth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown South</a>, a new development near I40/440 and S. Saunders Street, just south of downtown Raleigh (hence the name). He shared plans, numbers, data, and things he's learned in becoming a sports owner and, now, a land developer. We also chat about what's going on in Raleigh outside of Downtown South and share our #Top3Raleigh sports venues. Please support the local businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a> and <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a>. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Steve Malik of North Carolina Football Club on Downtown South

Brooks Bell

After failing at her first try at being an entrepreneur--a paint company that was more an excuse to stay in North Carolina during a summer in college--Brooks Bell has succeeded in seemingly everything else she has done, from catching AOL's attention in the early days of internet marketing to founding her own company, Brooks Bell, as well as starting HQ Raleigh and ThinkRaleigh. Now she has a new calling: raising awareness about colon cancer--a diagnosis she received in the past year--and letting people know that it is a fast growing problem, trending younger, but also one that can be fairly easily screened. We talked to Brooks about her career, her cancer, and her relationship with her husband Jesse Lipson.Ashton and Hayes also talk about potential new buildings in downtown, and a couple well known Raleigh sports figures announcing the close of a chapter. And we discuss what happened when we asked folks to share their #Top3Raleigh places to take their dog.Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential. Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

After failing at her first try at being an entrepreneur--a paint company that was more an excuse to stay in North Carolina during a summer in college--Brooks Bell has succeeded in seemingly everything else she has done, from catching AOL's attention in the early days of internet marketing to founding her own company, Brooks Bell, as well as starting HQ Raleigh and ThinkRaleigh. Now she has a new calling: raising awareness about colon cancer--a diagnosis she received in the past year--and letting people know that it is a fast growing problem, trending younger, but also one that can be fairly easily screened. We talked to Brooks about her career, her cancer, and her relationship with her husband Jesse Lipson. Ashton and Hayes also talk about potential new buildings in downtown, and a couple well known Raleigh sports figures announcing the close of a chapter. And we discuss what happened when we asked folks to share their #Top3Raleigh places to take their dog. Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Brooks Bell, entrepreneur turned colon cancer awareness activist

Ryan Blair

The west side of downtown Raleigh is hopping with development and nobody knows why that is better than Ryan Blair of Heritage Properties. He describes what projects his firm is currently working on, what it takes to put together smaller parcels of land to make one big project, and what makes a good building.Also, we talk about the new big (but artsy) trash cans headed to downtown Raleigh that will hopefully keep more carts off the sidewalk, and discuss the latest from the city council on AirBnBs. Plus, we discuss our #Top3Raleigh views (and your nominees).Please support the local businesses who support us: Steele Residential and Express Yourself Paint. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

The west side of downtown Raleigh is hopping with development and nobody knows why that is better than<a href="https://heritagepropertiesinc.com/team/ryan-j-blair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ryan Blair of Heritage Properties</a>. He describes what projects his firm is currently working on, what it takes to put together smaller parcels of land to make one big project, and what makes a good building. Also, we talk about the new big (but artsy) trash cans headed to downtown Raleigh that will hopefully keep more carts off the sidewalk, and discuss the latest from the city council on AirBnBs. Plus, we discuss our #Top3Raleigh views (and your nominees). Please support the local businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a> and <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a>. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh! Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Ryan Blair of Heritage Properties

Lisa Yebuah

Lisa Yebuah is the pastor at the Southeast Raleigh Table, a campus of Edenton Street United Methodist Church that currently resides in the Milner Presbyterian Church building on New Bern Avenue near Longview shopping center. She is an advocate for her neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh, a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and, as someone who grew up "culturally homeless"--as she describes it--she seeks to make all fell welcome...in her church, in her city, in her life.We also talk about some grim statistics, a movie theatre closing--possibly forever--and share the #Top3Raleigh places to get a cookie.Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential. Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Lisa Yebuah is the pastor at the Southeast Raleigh Table, a campus of Edenton Street United Methodist Church that currently resides in the Milner Presbyterian Church building on New Bern Avenue near Longview shopping center. She is an advocate for her neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh, a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and, as someone who grew up "culturally homeless"--as she describes it--she seeks to make all fell welcome...in her church, in her city, in her life. We also talk about some grim statistics, a movie theatre closing--possibly forever--and share the #Top3Raleigh places to get a cookie. Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Lisa Yebuah, Pastor at the Southeast Raleigh Table

Maggie Kane

Maggie Kane once envisioned herself getting out of Raleigh, now she can't see herself leaving. What changed? She fell in love with the city and its people--ALL of its people. And that's who she serves at her pay what you can restaurant, A Place at the Table.We talked to Kane about the restaurants successes and challenges, including the details of an upcoming expansion (or as she calls it, "completion"), how Raleigh is different than when she grew up, and what she does for fun.We also share our #Top3Raleigh places to get coffee, and talk scooters, outdoor festivals and more interesting Raleigh things in the latest episode of Podcast Raleigh!Podcast Raleigh is supported by Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential.Subscribe, download, and RATE/Comment on Apple/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Thanks for listening!

Maggie Kane once envisioned herself getting out of Raleigh, now she can't see herself leaving. What changed? She fell in love with the city and its people--ALL of its people. And that's who she serves at her pay what you can restaurant, <a href="https://tableraleigh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Place at the Table</a>. We talked to Kane about the restaurants successes and challenges, including the details of an upcoming expansion (or as she calls it, "completion"), how Raleigh is different than when she grew up, and what she does for fun. We also share our #Top3Raleigh places to get coffee, and talk scooters, outdoor festivals and more interesting Raleigh things in the latest episode of Podcast Raleigh! Podcast Raleigh is supported by <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Subscribe, download, and RATE/Comment on Apple/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Thanks for listening!

Maggie Kane, Executive Director of A Place at the Table

Niall Hanley

The only thing that might have made a conversation with Niall Hanley more perfect is if we had held it in one of his bars after closing time. And we would have had a lot of bars/restaurants to choose from. The native Irishman turned Raleighite (by way of Boston and, briefly, Durham) was one of the first on the scene in what was then the "new" Glenwood South, and continues to have a strong presence there. Whether he's re-creating the pub he grew up with back home with the Hibernian or more modern concepts like Morgan Street Food Hall (and a soon to be gin joint nearby), he seems to lack the ability to STOP starting new projects.We talked to Niall about starting restaurants, how well Raleigh has marketed himself and a BIG idea for getting people around (think flying buses). [one small note/warning: there is nothing graphic in this episode, but there is a bit of what we'll call "bar language"]We also hit one of Ashton's all-time favorite topics: your nominees and our picks for #Top3Raleigh Rooftop bars (with leniency) , and talk about one of Raleigh's favorite restaurants closing shop.Please support the local businesses who support us: Steele Residential and Express Yourself Paint. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

The only thing that might have made a conversation with Niall Hanley more perfect is if we had held it in one of his bars after closing time. And we would have had a lot of bars/restaurants to choose from. The native Irishman turned Raleighite (by way of Boston and, briefly, Durham) was one of the first on the scene in what was then the "new" Glenwood South, and continues to have a strong presence there. Whether he's re-creating the pub he grew up with back home with the Hibernian or more modern concepts like Morgan Street Food Hall (and a soon to be gin joint nearby), he seems to lack the ability to STOP starting new projects. We talked to Niall about starting restaurants, how well Raleigh has marketed himself and a BIG idea for getting people around (think flying buses). [one small note/warning: there is nothing graphic in this episode, but there is a bit of what we'll call "bar language"] We also hit one of Ashton's all-time favorite topics: your nominees and our picks for #Top3Raleigh Rooftop bars (with leniency) , and talk about one of Raleigh's favorite restaurants closing shop. Please support the local businesses who support us: <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a> and <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a>. Give them your business, and tell them you heard about them on Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh </a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Niall Hanley, owner of Hibernian, Raleigh Beer Garden and more

Russ Jones

Russ Jones' family has a history of building things in Raleigh, including Crabtree Valley Mall. Now a partner at Loden Properties, Jones has his own portfolio of projects, including the redeveloped Gateway Plaza and the upcoming Longleaf hotel on the north side of downtown. In part two of our interview, we talked about Raleigh's hotel scene and the new Longleaf Hotel that Russ is currently working on.Ashton and Hayes also discuss a favorite Raleigh lunch spot whose owners are closing shop and headed to the beach, a potential conversion of a church to affordable senior housing, and NO the State Farmer's Market isn't going anywhere.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

Russ Jones' family has a history of building things in Raleigh, including Crabtree Valley Mall. Now a partner at <a href="https://www.lodenproperties.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loden Properties</a>, Jones has his own portfolio of projects, including the redeveloped Gateway Plaza and the upcoming Longleaf hotel on the north side of downtown. In part two of our interview, we talked about Raleigh's hotel scene and the new Longleaf Hotel that Russ is currently working on. Ashton and Hayes also discuss a favorite Raleigh lunch spot whose owners are closing shop and headed to the beach, a potential conversion of a church to affordable senior housing, and NO the State Farmer's Market isn't going anywhere. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a> Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Russ Jones, Loden Properties (Part 2)

Jeff Merritt

Perry Safran

PNC Arena is celebrating its 20th birthday this year--the Carolina Hurricanes opened the building in October of 1999 and N.C. State basketball had its first game in the then Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena a few weeks later. Before the building was even constructed, the NC General Assembly created the Centennial Authority to oversee the facility.We chatted with two members of the Authority: Jeff Merritt, who was working for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the planning and for the last decade plus has been the Executive Director of the Authority, and Perry Safran, an attorney and former Raleigh City Councilor who has served on the Authority since its inception. we talked about the history of the building, some of the ways its funding and organizational structure is unique, and what's in store for the arena's future.Ashton and Hayes also talk about the controversy and misinformation surrounding the State Farmer's Market, and take nominees for the #Top3Raleigh TACOS.Special thanks to our sponsor, Steele Residential--check them out for buying, selling or renting!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

PNC Arena is celebrating its 20th birthday this year--the Carolina Hurricanes opened the building in October of 1999 and N.C. State basketball had its first game in the then Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena a few weeks later. Before the building was even constructed, the NC General Assembly created the Centennial Authority to oversee the facility. We chatted with two members of the Authority: Jeff Merritt, who was working for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the planning and for the last decade plus has been the Executive Director of the Authority, and Perry Safran, an attorney and former Raleigh City Councilor who has served on the Authority since its inception. we talked about the history of the building, some of the ways its funding and organizational structure is unique, and what's in store for the arena's future. Ashton and Hayes also talk about the controversy and misinformation surrounding the State Farmer's Market, and take nominees for the #Top3Raleigh TACOS. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential</a>--check them out for buying, selling or renting! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Jeff Merritt and Perry Safran of the Centennial Authority

In this episode we continue our discussion of issues we think are important to election season as we discuss planning and zoning with Elizabeth Alley of Stewart, who spent 12 years working for the city of Raleigh in urban design and planning. She tells us some of the recent history of Raleigh's planning, gives us the ABC's of zoning codes, and helps us learn the role of the city's staff and elected officials in making planning decisions.We also continue to push VOTING because we are officially in voting season (find a lot of useful information here). We also discuss Raleigh's name coming up a lot on network television these days. And, as Raleigh Beer Week winds down, we share our #Top3Raleigh tap rooms.Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: Express Yourself Paint and Steele Residential. Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh!Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ

In this episode we continue our discussion of issues we think are important to election season as we discuss planning and zoning with Elizabeth Alley of <a href="http://stewartinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stewart</a>, who spent 12 years working for the city of Raleigh in urban design and planning. She tells us some of the recent history of Raleigh's planning, gives us the ABC's of zoning codes, and helps us learn the role of the city's staff and elected officials in making planning decisions. We also continue to push VOTING because we are officially in voting season (find a lot of useful information <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/elections/info/Pages/nextelection.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). We also discuss Raleigh's name coming up a lot on network television these days. And, as <a href="http://raleighbeerweek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raleigh Beer Week</a> winds down, we share our #Top3Raleigh tap rooms. Thanks to the support from our local, Raleigh sponsors: <a href="https://expressyourselfpaint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express Yourself Paint</a> and <a href="https://www.steeleresidential.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steele Residential.</a> Support them, and tell them you heard about them from Podcast Raleigh! Subscribe/rate Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites: Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220</a> Google: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yei </a>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleigh</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP?si=QrcfEq8WSE2h3aEZSGV0pQ</a>

Elizabeth Alley on City Planning and Zoning

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