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Look Closer Podcast

Look Closer Podcast

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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In our final episode of Season Two, we reflect on our conversations from this season and talk about the amazing guests who shared their stories with us. Then, we close by sharing an original piece called "Cracks: A World Shaped By COVID-19" tha
In our penultimate episode of Season Two, we talk with Abby Benson and Clare O'Brien, RNs serving in different North Carolina hospitals, about the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on their work as nurses. At the beginning, we ask Clare and A
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hill & Alex "Big" Blake to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on sports. In the beginning, we discuss how no live sports on TV has affected each of us (01:50) and the unique challenges facing sports like
In this episode, we sit down with Suz Arant, a childhood friend of Elizabeth’s, to talk about her recent engagement to her fiancé, Nate, and the impact of COVID-19 on their wedding planning process. At the beginning, Suz shares how the virus ha
In this episode, we talk with Sanchez Fair, father, artist, small business owner and pastor, about the impact of the virus on his family and business, as well as the effects of the pandemic on communities of color around the country. At the beg
In this episode, we talk with Ashley Cramer, Associate Pastor at Center City Church in Charlotte, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both our faith community and faith communities around the world. First, Ashley shares about her backg
In this episode, we talk with Natalie and Riley Davis, Cru missionaries in Prague, about the effect of the Coronavirus outbreak and its impact on modern evangelism. At the beginning, Riley and Natalie share about their purpose in Prague and wha
In this episode, we invite Conor and Sara Kay Mooney on to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting their family and careers. At the beginning, we invite them to share a little bit about themselves (01:40) and check in to see how th
In this episode, we dive into the history of the Coronavirus and how this outbreak compares to past pandemics in American history. We start by sharing current statistics and news surrounding the state of the Coronavirus pandemic (01:25). Then,
In our first episode of Season Two (our 20th overall episode), we discuss the return of our podcast and the impact that COVID-19 is having on our community and around the world. We invite our listeners to join us in sharing how the virus is aff
In our Season 1 finale, we run through some highlights and reflections from each of our first 18 episodes over the past five months. Thank you all so much for listening—we have really appreciated all of the support and encouragement from our li
In our eighteenth episode, we try a special format in the style of the sports television show "PTI", discussing six unique topics while limiting each segment to three minutes or less. First, we discuss singer Lauren Daigle's transition into mai
In this episode, we sit down to discuss the past, present and future of educational equity in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system. At the beginning, we share our own unique experiences growing up attending CMS schools Kindergarten th
In our sixteen episode, we talk with Alex “Big” Blake, Carolina alum & avid sports fan, about the big story from the UNC/Duke game last week and take a deep dive into the oft-mentioned “To Pay or Not Pay College Athletes” discussion. At the beg
In this special episode, guest host (and Look Closer Podcast producer!) Elizabeth Raby sits down with her friend Juanita Perdomo, Colombian American and aspiring physician assistant, to discuss her experience seeing life through the lens of mul
In our fourteenth episode, we sit down with Patrick Griffin, longtime Wilmington resident and esports aficionado, to talk about the evolution of video games, the arrival of esports and the Fortnite craze that is taking the world by storm. At th
In this episode, we talk with Javar Christian, current grad school student and all-around great guy, to discuss the pursuit of success in America and the benefits of postgraduate education. At the beginning, Javar shares a bit of his story and
In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Raby, ASID certified interior designer and mother of our very own producer, to discuss how she approaches her work, some evolving perspectives toward design over the course of her 40-year-career, and re
In our eleventh episode, we sit down with Alec Dragelin, aspiring Chiropractor and Chris-Traeger-from-Parks-&-Rec Personality Double, to discuss the current state of health and fitness in America. At the beginning, we ask Alec to share about th
In our 10th episode, we talk through some of our questions and predictions related to what we’ll see happen in America in 2019. First, we ask the question of whether this year’s American Idol reboot on ABC will have as much impact on pop cultur
In our special Christmas Eve episode, we sit across the table from Dionté Grey, father of two and aspiring pick-up basketball star, to talk about relationships, dating and marriage and how our different stages of life have shaped our perspectiv
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT EDITION! In Episode 8, we share some exciting news about our lives before sitting down with Rolanda “Ro” Sue, Guyanese-American and all-around amazing human, to talk about her experience growing up interacting with several un
In our seventh episode, we call Andrew Hill to discuss our perspectives on Amazon and the culture of instant gratification common among members of our generation. At the beginning, we discuss our first experiences with online shopping (03:20),
In our sixth episode, we sit down with Riley Davis, Cru staff member at UT Knoxville and aspiring basketball beat writer, to talk sports, the up-and-down history of college ministry and the future of faith on college campuses. At first, we disc
In our fifth episode, we call Jay Putnam, Nashville resident and creative connoisseur, to talk about his experience in the Arts and the Late-Night TV world. We also look closer (!) at the direction that media, TV, and movies are going with the
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