It's a Lawn Darts Christmas! Jacob, Benny Mac, and our neighbor of the week Mike Cooper talk all things Christmas and play the best selection of Christmas music in the creekside studio of Little Raleigh Radio.

The Quiet Side of Hopscotch

Sep 12th, 2016 10m 40s

A look at the acts that have graced Raleigh Memorial Auditorium during Hopscotch Music Festival, and an appreciation for Greg Lowenhagen for his vision and work. Music"Younger Days" by Mount Moriah"1922" by Phil Cook"Mr. Met" by Lambchop"

The Civil War in Raleigh

Apr 14th, 2015 49m 36s

The Civil War ended 150 years ago, and yet, we are still fascinated by the great American tragedy. We talk with Ernie Dollar, director of the City of Raleigh Museum, about how the Oak City survived the war, and the lingering legacy we still fee

Sean McKinney

Apr 8th, 2015 55m 30s

It’s Craft Beer Month here in North Carolina, and I’m talking with Sean McKinney. He’s a recently-certified craft beer expert, and bartender at State of Beer, Trophy Brewing Company, and the Busy Bee Cafe. Sean tells the history of beer and we

Hugh Hollowell

Mar 25th, 2015 53m 43s

We talk with Hugh Hollowell, a Mennonite minister and founder of Love Wins Ministries -- a group that creates relationships with those who are experiencing homelessness and actively work to help them feel whole. Hugh and Love Wins fight against

Remembering Leonard Nimoy

Mar 4th, 2015 37m 35s

Richie Reno and I remember Leonard Nimoy, who passed away on Feb. 27, 2015. We also look back at the influence of Star Trek on our live. It's probably the nerdiest broadcast either of us has ever done.

2014 Year in Review

Jan 13th, 2015 57m 32s

I take a look back at my favorite moments of 2014. It was a good year, and we met a lot of really interesting people. We hear from Cecilia Illesiu of Carolina Ballet, Leo Suarez of The Raleigh Connoisseur, Hopscotch festival co-founder Greg Low

2014 Christmas Program

Dec 23rd, 2014 51m 54s

It’s our Christmas program — an audio service of lessons and carols of sorts — it’s a little quirky, but full of heart.Music"Watching NASA Channel At Your Apartment At Christmastime" by Bob Fields"All Out of Darkness" by Uncle Owen Aunt Ber

Neal Hutcheson and Popcorn Sutton

Oct 28th, 2014 55m 48s

Neal Hutcheson is a documentary filmmaker with an ear for language and a knack for letting his subjects tell their own story. His day job is making films for the North Carolina Language and Life Project at N.C. State University. Neal has made f

Tintype Photography

Sep 10th, 2014 21m 11s

We explore tintype photography with photographers Jeff Howlett and Chris Morgan. They set up a makeshift studio at the Raleigh Convention Center during Hopscotch Music Festival. Chris and Jeff talk about how tintype photography is more about cr

Mitchell Silver

Sep 3rd, 2014 40m 51s

Mitchell Silver, parks commissioner for New York City, returns to Raleigh to present at Hopscotch Design Festival. He was planning director and chief planning officer for 9 years. He talks about how Raleigh is growing in a smart way, and about

Hopscotch Festivals, Part Two

Aug 27th, 2014 33m 3s

It's part two of my conversation with Hopscotch Design Festival co-founders Greg Lowenhagen and Matt Munoz. We talk about the origins of Hopscotch and its future as a music and design festival in downtown Raleigh.Music"I Am" By Bombadil"In

Hopscotch Design Festival, Part 1

Aug 20th, 2014 28m 27s

Part one of my conversation with Hopscotch Design Festival co-founders Greg Lowenhagen and Matt Munoz. We talk about how Design Festival fits in with the Hopscotch model and what to expect from the inaugural event.Learn more at http://hopscot

Lost Books: Richard Brautigan

Aug 12th, 2014 28m 29s

Our first-ever "Lost Books" episode. Rare book enthusiast April Stroth explores the works of poet and novelist Richard Brautigan. We also find healthy remedies for news poisoning.

Seven Taboo Subjects

Jul 29th, 2014 44m 16s

Richie Reno returns to the program with his take on seven subjects you shouldn't bring up in conversation, and, we squeeze your mind grapes with "Would you rather" scenarios.

This is Raleigh: Ryan Hill

Jul 16th, 2014 33m 3s

Ryan Hill's debut novel, The Book of Bart, sets a demon in downtown Raleigh on an adventure for immortality. We talk about the challenges to getting his book published and finding and audience. The Book of Bart is available at So-And-So Books

Kim Church

Jun 10th, 2014 43m 20s

We talk with Raleigh attorney Kim Church, whose debut novel Byrd, explores the choice of a young woman who gave her child up for adoption after a love affair with an old flame. We talk about how Church began fiction writing later in her career.

Charles Phaneuf and Raleigh Little Theatre

May 27th, 2014 46m 55s

We talk with Charles Phaneuf, executive director of Raleigh Little Theatre, about the group's history, productions, and running an arts organization in the new economy.Learn more about Raleigh Little Theatre here: http://raleighlittletheatre.

Robin Simonton

May 20th, 2014 55m 8s

We talk with Robin Simonton, the executive director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery about how her training as a historian helps her keep the 150-year-old cemetery a thriving part of the community. Learn more at http://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/

Beehive Collective

May 17th, 2014 29m 40s

We talk with Sarah Collins and Sarah Ferguson about The Beehive Collective, its mission of supporting causes that empower women, and its famous annual fundraiser, the Bee Ball. Learn more about The Beehive Collective here: http://www.thebeehive

Josh Kleinstreuer

May 6th, 2014 30m 36s

We talk with Josh Kleinstreuer about his book "Waiting for the Last One." It's about living with epilepsy and the unorthodox treatment he went through to control it.Josh's book is available at So and So Books: https://www.facebook.com/soandso

Richie Reno

Apr 15th, 2014 35m 52s

Our first-ever Show About Nothing. Richie Reno and I talk about ice cream, barbecue, a little bit of history, and if the new Star Wars movies are going to be good.

Dorianne Laux

Apr 1st, 2014 46m 14s

In this extended edition of 'This is Raleigh,' we talk with poet Dorianne Laux about her writing, life, death, sex, and everything in between. Laux will be reading at the NC Literary Festival at NC State University, April 3-6, 2014.Find out m

Oak City Bard Brawl

Mar 18th, 2014 30m 43s

We listen to stories from the second annual Oak City Bard Brawl. Storytellers include Billy Warden, Joel Frady, Will Huntsberry, and last year's winner Peggy Beach. The third annual Bard Brawl is hosted by Raleigh Public Record and Little Ral

Leo Suarez

Mar 11th, 2014 30m 37s

Leo Suarez is the brains behind the blog "The Raleigh Connoisseur." We talk about how the blog got started, urban planning in Raleigh, and what the city should do about downtown parking.Visit the blog, and get the walking tour of downtown Ral