We're back!!! Today's episode features Richard Krawiec. Richard is a writer, poet, and the founder and owner of Jacar Press, a Community Active Press that publishes poetry and contributes proceeds to fund workshops in underserved areas. We

Episode 50 - Mark Anthony Neal

Mar 25th, 2019 1h 16m

Hey NC! We talked with Mark Anthony Neal who teaches at Duke and is a famed cultural critic of African-American music and culture. You may have seen him on the Netflix documentary , "The Two Killings of Sam Cooke." We talked about that doc and

Episode 49 - Diane Bloom

Mar 11th, 2019 1h

Hey NC! We were honored to interview Diane Bloom, director of An Unlikely Friendship. This documentary traced the relationship between C.P. Ellis and Ann Atwater, who stood on opposites sides of the racial gap during school desegregation in Du

Episode 48 - Jeremy Blair

Feb 25th, 2019 1h 6m

Hey NC! Jeremy Blair of the Affectionates stopped by. We had a great convo about the band and it's change from guitar based rock to a more synth oriented sound. Plus, the Keytar! For more info on the band go to: theaffectionates.com

Episode 47 - Kevin Dixon

Jan 11th, 2019 44m 56s

Hey NC! We sat down with cartoonist Kevin Dixon to discuss his latest book The Epic of Gilgamesh cowritten with his father and based of the ancient Mesopotamian poem. Kevin talked about the book, playing in Zen Frisbee, Shark Quest and much mu

Episode 46 - Lynn Blakey & Ecki Heins

Nov 13th, 2018 1h 16m

Lynn Blakey of Tres Chicas, Glory Fountain and much more came by with her husband, the Stolen German aka Ecki Heins, to discuss making a long promised Christmas record. We talked about Christmas in general and how Ecki never wants to talk. If

Episode 45 - Reese McHenry

Nov 5th, 2018 1h 7m

Hey NC! Reese McHenry stopped by today to talk about her life and her music! We talked about her work with Dirty Little Heaters, Reese McHenry & The Fox and her forthcoming album No Dados!

Episode 44 - Jimmy Ray Swagger

Oct 31st, 2018 43m 10s

Country legend Jimmy Ray Swagger and his drummer cousin Hoyt came by from Bahama and ummm...astounded us with their musical acumen and tales of musical stardom. He and his band The Fussy Eaters will be playing Halloween at the Cave in Carrboro

Episode 43 - Brian McGee

Oct 10th, 2018 1h 4m

Hey NC! We caught up with our friend, Brian McGee, in this episode. In addition to playing Sneakers Award, Brian has started Twin House Music in Carrboro. They'll be having their grand opening on Saturday, 10/13. We talked about the new busi

Episode 42 - Gentry Hodnett

Oct 8th, 2018 55m 23s

Hey NC! We interviewed Gentry Hodnett today. She is the Interim Development & Communications Director for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center (OCRCC). We talked today about the mission of the OCRCC, the impact of the Kavanaugh hearings, sup

Episode 41 - Trevor Holman

Oct 1st, 2018 59m 30s

Hey NC! Had a great conversation with our friend, renowned local photographer Trevor Holman. We talked about growing up in Chapel Hill, what sparked his interest in photography, his work with local politicians and what he loves about his work.

Episode 40 - Snooty Foxx

Sep 24th, 2018 47m 13s

Hey NC! Our good friend Snooty Foxx stopped by to talk about about the CWF Mid Atlantic Wrestling Match "Tarheel Terror!" It's Sat October 27 – 7:30 PM at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. It'll be the deb

Episode 39 - Peter Holsapple

Sep 10th, 2018 1h 24m

Hey NC! We're back with a great interview with Peter Holsapple of the legendary DB's! He's got a new release out called Game Day. We talk about that and what lead to his releasing it as well as his work with his reputation as a sideman par ex

Episode 38 - Dan McGee

Jul 30th, 2018 1h 2m

We caught up with good friend and head Spider Bag Dan McGee today! He talks about the new LP Someday Everything Will Be Fine out on Merge Records on 8/3. You may preorder here For folks local to Chapel Hill, check out their album release show

Episode 37 - Snooty Foxx

Jul 13th, 2018 1h 7m

Hey NC! We had a great interview with the great local wrestler Snootyfoxx aka Devon Riggsbee today! He came over to talk about the CWF Summer Bash taking place at the Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill on 7/14. We talked about that, how

Episode 36 -Charles Chace

Jul 9th, 2018 1h 25m

Hey NC! Charles Chace of Paul Swest stopped by to talk with us about his music and art. Check out Paul Swest at the Nightlight in Chapel Hill on 7/13! Check out the band at https://thepaulswest.bandcamp.com/

Episode 35 - H.C. McEntire

Jul 2nd, 2018 58m 26s

Hey NC! We sat down to talk with H.C. McEntire aka Heather, frontperson for Mount Moriah about her solo LP, LIONHEART. For the album, McEntire collaborated with many of her favorite musicians, including Kathleen Hanna, Angel Olsen, Amy Ray, Tif

Episode 34 - Jonathan Lee

Jun 25th, 2018 57m 22s

Jonathan Lee stopped by to talk about his love of roots music, the community it brings, and what it's like helping run Guitartown and help putting shows on that spread the gospel of good roots music. Enjoy!

Episode 33 - Renee Price

Jun 18th, 2018 1h 2m

Hey NC! We had a great time talking with Orange County Commissioner Renee Price. She represents district 2 of Orange County. We talked about her upbringing, early experiences with urban planning, and important issues facing Orange County. H

Thomas O'Keefe

Jun 11th, 2018 1h 3m

Thomas O'Keefe was the bass player for Antiseen and became the tour manager for alt-country band Whiskeytown. He memorably describes the touring that occured for the album release of Stranger's Almanac and beyond in the new book "Waiting to De

Eryk Pruitt

May 14th, 2018 1h 8m

Eryk Pruitt is an Anthony Award nominee mystery writer. His work has been described by Joe Lansdale as a "love child of James M. Cain and Jim Thompson." In this episode, we discuss his new project, a podcast about the Durham Valentine's Day m

Daniel Wallace

May 7th, 2018 1h 13m

Daniel Wallace is the author best know as Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions that was turned into a Tim Burton film of the same name. He has written 7 other novels, most recently Extraordinary Adventures. He is also the director of UNC's

Chris Stamey

Apr 30th, 2018 40m 9s

Mark Kleinschmidt

Apr 23rd, 2018 1h 12m

Mark Kleinschmidt was Chapel Hill's first openly gay mayor and is now a candidate for Orange County Clerk of Court. In this episode, Mark talks about the reasons behind his candidacy, the role of the clerk of court, and some of the favorite th

Carrie Colliton

Apr 16th, 2018 1h 12m

Hey NC! Carrie Collton, the high priestess and co-founder of Record Store Day, talks with us today about Record Store Day. We talk about the inception of it, it's gradual evolution, the haters and much much more. Enjoy! For more info on Recor