Jacob and Benny Mac explore the meaning of Christmas, the winter solstice, the latest News in Space, and how George Bailey got his mojo back!★ Support this podcast ★

Veterans Day at the Battleship North Carolina!

Nov 26th, 2023 1h 5m

Lawn Darts Radio takes a field trip to Wilmington! Jacob and Benny Mac visit the Battleship North Carolina to talk with veterans about their experience serving in the US Armed Forces. Plus, they explore the world of amateur radio with the Azal

Black History of Raleigh!

Jul 3rd, 2023 39m 3s

Jacob and Benny Mac talk with Carmen Wimberley Cauthen, author of the book "Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh" about the rich history of Black culture in Raleigh, starting with several freedman villages that grew around city after emancip

Juneteenth in Raleigh!

Jun 18th, 2023 39m 35s

Jacob and Benny Mac talk with Ernest Dollar, historian and director of the City of Raleigh Museum about the importance of Juneteenth and the rich history of Black folks in the City of Oaks. More about the City of Raleigh Museum here: https://ra

Summer In The Triangle Preview!

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 4m

Jacob and Benny Mac talk about summer in the Triangle and preview all the concerts, movies, and Juneteenth celebrations going on in Raleigh and around the area. ★ Support this podcast ★

Memorial Day 2023

May 29th, 2023 1h 12m

Jacob and Benny Mac explore all Memorial Day -- from the origins of the holiday after the Civil War to how war is portrayed by Hollywood. And we remember a fallen solider who was killed in the war in Afghanistan. Plus, News In Space explores th

Hockey with Joel Frady!

May 26th, 2023 1h 18m

The Carolina Hurricanes made the Stanley Cup Playoffs after an up-and-down season marked by injuries. Just how and why are the Hurricanes so popular in the Land of the Pine? We ask Canes superfan Joel Frady! More about Joel here: https://www.do

National Women’s Theatre Festival!

May 26th, 2023 1h 4m

Did you know that Raleigh is home to a national theater festival? The National Women's Theater Festival is the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, and in its 8th year, the festival will be hosted at NC State University! Jacob talk

March Madness with Tim Peeler!

May 26th, 2023 1h 23m

March Madness brings the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments. Did you know the concept of the modern basketball tournament was played at Reynold Coliseum at NC State University? We talk all things Wolfpack athletics with Tim Peeler, t

Caitlin Cary and Promoting Women Artists!

May 26th, 2023 1h 39m

Caitlin Cary, one of Raleigh's most famous polymaths, stops by to talk about women in art, how the art community often overlooks women artists, and what you can do to support them! Plus, Jacob and Benny Mac get into high-minded ramblings about

Look Up with Raleigh Astronomy Club!

May 26th, 2023 1h 24m

We always look at the happenings in the heavens with our "News in Space" segment. This time on Lawn Darts Radio, we ask what's the best way to stargaze and get the most out of looking up! Mike Keefe and Doug Lively from the Raleigh Astronomy Cl

Life and Death in High Places!

May 26th, 2023 1h 30m

At the turn of the 20th Century, Raleigh was the epicenter of a national sensation. A murder trial where the shooter killed his victim in broad daylight in the middle of town. But there's more to the story and the scandal. Jacob and Benny Mac t

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