Best Boone Nc Podcasts (2025)

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Pacers in NBA Finals, Worried about the Fever, and Reasons for Living in LA and Boone, NC 1:32:25

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Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. On this episode we’re talking about the Pacers in the NBA Finals, deciding if we should worry about the Indiana Fever, and explaining why we live where we live: Boone and Los Angeles. We are also a video podcast. See window below: Indiana Pacers Notes and Discussion Prompts: From … Continue reading "Pacers in NB…

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Getting to Know the Business Behind a Ribbon Cutting & Adam Church Talks Boonerang 37:07

4d ago37:07

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Chambers of Commerce all over the country host ribbon-cuttings for their members. More than a picture in the paper, these events are the crossing of a finish line for those that are putting their heart and soul into a new professional veture. On this week's Mind Your Business, we take you inside a recent ribbon cutting at The Pottery Lot. From the …

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Caitlin Clark Returns, Pacers and Thunder in the NBA Finals and Asheville Recommendations 1:24:31

8d ago1:24:31

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On this week’s episode, Caitlin Clark Return to Indiana Fever, it’s two games each for the Pacers and the Thunder in the NBA Finals and Anne gives quick recommendations for Switzerland and I do Asheville on the Torg Stories Podcast. Happy Father’s Day! Caitlin Clark returns to Indiana Fever and they beat the previously undefeated … Continue reading…

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Summer is Back: Previewing An Appalachian Summer Festival & Updates on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Helene Recovery Funding 39:56

11d ago39:56

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Summertime has arrived in the High Country! As schools continue to release throughout the state and region, tourists have heard the #WNCOpenforBusiness message. On this week's Mind Your Business, we will preview An Appalachian Summer Festival, a month-long arts showcase that serves as one of the area's July tourism magnets. An Appalachian Summer Fe…

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Western North Carolina is Open for Business & Opening a Business in Post-Helene Times 40:15

18d ago40:15

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#WNCOpenforBusiness week rolls continues throughout Western North Carolina, and this intentional effort to bring people to the region got quite the boost from the State's First Family. On this week's Mind Your Business, we recap North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein's visit to Watauga and Ashe counties on Monday, June 2nd, which included the canoe t…

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Coaching Influences, Basketball Analytics, and Coaching Our Daughters with McDowell’s Zack McCartha 1:18:33

19d ago1:18:33

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In this episode I talk with the North Carolina Basketball Coaches’ Association 2024-2025 Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, McDowell’s Zack McCartha. Coach McCartha and I discuss some of the keys to his team’s undefeated season, our coaching influences, how we use analytics to aid in our coaching decisions, and what it’s like to coach … Continue…

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Ted Lasso Final Episode, Season 3 Finale Podcast: So Long, Farewell 1:18:03

22d ago1:18:03

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It’s the Ted Lasso Final Episode from Season 3 on the Torg Stories Podcast. Generally, what am I looking for in a final episode or the end of a story? Going into the last episode of Ted Lasso, which I thought would be the last episode ever, what was I thinking about? Let’s go through … Continue reading "Ted Lasso Final Episode, Season 3 Finale Podc…

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Updating the State Budget and Helene Recovery Bill Progress & Recapping Vision Northwest North Carolina 40:00

25d ago40:00

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As schools around the region wrap-up their end-of-year testing, perhaps it's only fair for the adults to have some math reintroduced into their lives! On this week's Mind Your Business, we provide the latest update from Jones Street, where members of the NC General Assembly are simultaneously considering Part II of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025…

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Knicks Pacers, Indiana Fever, Mission Impossible, and Ted Lasso Season Three, Episode 11 1:17:02

29d ago1:17:02

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We talk Knicks-Pacers series, give report on the Indiana Fever, Mission Impossible Final Reckoning, and talk second chances from Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 11 on this edition of the Torg Stories Podcast. You can click on the audio player above to listen to the episode, or you can watch it on YouTube at the … Continue reading "Knicks Pacers, Indian…

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Boonerang 2025 & the Arts Economy 41:41

1M ago41:41

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This week's Mind Your Business leads off with an important update regarding the Blue Ridge Parkway. Summer and fall travelers love a good festival as much as local residents enjoy the influence and entertainment the arts bring to the High Country. Mark Freed, Director of Cultural Resources for the Town of Boone, previews Boonerang 2025, and provide…

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The Highs and Lows of Sports, NBA Playoffs, and Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 10 1:28:31

1M ago1:28:31

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We talk the highs and lows of sports, the NBA Playoffs, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 10 on this episode of the Torg Stories Podcast. Some of my lows in sports: High Moments in Sports: Question for discussion: Rebecca asks the owners how much money they really need? Some of the impacts of money … Continue reading "The Highs and Lows of Sports, NB…

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Vision Northwest North Carolina Preview & A Look at Tourism from a Local Operator's Perspective 43:27

1M ago43:27

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The 6th-annual Vision Northwest North Carolina economic development summit is just around the corner and will feature a visit and remarks from North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt. On this week's Mind Your Business, we set the context for the discussion and preview some of the presentations and panels. Much has been discussed about touris…

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EOT 419 Kofi Boone and Empty Pedestals 48:56

1M ago48:56

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Landscape Architect Kofi Boone from NC State's College of Design describes his book "Empty Pedestals: Countering Confederate Narratives Through Public Design" and themes surrounding it such as environmental justice, community engagement, activism, history and weaves interdisciplinarity through his telling of vignettes of the book such as case studi…

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Mom Memories, Maybe the Knicks Don’t Suck and Ted Lasso Season 3, Ep 9 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! On this episode of the Torg Stories Podcast, Anne and I tell mom memories, we talk NBA Playoffs, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 9. A celebration of my mom Carol Sue and my wife Megan: Thanks to all the new subscribers last week. That made me think … Continue reading "Mom Memories, Maybe the Knicks Don’t Suck and…

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The Economics of the Blue Ridge Parkway - May 8, 2025 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Celebrated for its scenic beauty and connections to Appalachia culture, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina and serves as the longest linear park in the United States. While its footprint is massive, it's impacts are felt on a hyper-local level, with communities uniquely imprinting themselves toward the 16…

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Trying to Enjoy the Victories, NBA Playoffs, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 8 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

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Thanks to the listeners who have recently read my novel Love on the Big Screen and took the time to write me about it. I appreciate you! Anne, the Kindle version is only $2.99! News from my house: -I did an enormous amount of weeding. Found and cooked some morel mushrooms. Classes are over at … Continue reading "Trying to Enjoy the Victories, NBA P…

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Mind Your Business - The Business of Growing & Producing in Watauga County 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Agriculture has always been an influential contributor to Watauga County's economic performance. In its 2024 statistics report, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture reported $13.85 million in cash receipts generated by Watauga County farms, with an additional $5 million in economic impact coming from Watauga County Christmas Tree growers. T…

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The Outer Banks, Duck Doughnuts, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 9 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Hi Everyone! Anne and I are recording this episode on the top floor of the Torg Family Vacation Rental in Duck North Carolina, a town in the Outer Banks. On this episode we’re going to use our powers of description to talk about the Outer Banks, a local favorite that made it big Duck Doughnuts, … Continue reading "The Outer Banks, Duck Doughnuts, a…

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Mind Your Business - Building A Brighter Future for After School Care in Watauga County - April 24, 2025 49:07

2M ago49:07

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The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watauga County Economic Development Commission see access to quality and affordable childcare as one of the top economic development priorities in our region. Western Youth Network is in the public phase of fundraising for a project that would provide a significant boost to afterschool and out-of-school ca…

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Moving and Life Updates 🚚📦 | S1 E7 34:16

2M ago34:16

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m catching you up on life lately — the move, the chaos, the weird middle space of figuring things out. We’re talking about packing, overthinking, what it’s like to live in transition, and a few ways I’m (very imperfectly) practicing patience during change. If you’re in a season where everything feels a little un…

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Boone and LA Restaurant Recs, Report from London, and a Ted Lasso Tour of Amsterdam 1:19:18

2M ago1:19:18

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Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast! In this episode, Anne is back from London. We’re getting ready to see her at the Outer Banks. We talk solo vacationing, and we get what amounts to a travel program on Amsterdam from the television series Ted Lasso. Anne, give us a story from London. On this episode, … Continue reading "Boone and LA Restaurant Re…

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Mind Your Business - Time to Get on the Water - Western North Carolina's Restored River Economy 39:42

2M ago39:42

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Who are the two people that have the most impact on the High Country's outdoor economy? Mother Nature and Old Man Winter! Our opportunities for recreation are not only a magnet for visitors, but they are also a core component of the quality of life that makes this region so attractive to residents. On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear the lat…

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Rest for the ~Restless~ 🚀| S1 E6 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Send us a text I tried to rest. On purpose. It was harder than I thought. In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to practice Sabbath in a world that glorifies hustle. From setting boundaries to learning how to slow down with God, this is an honest look at rest as something sacred—even if it’s messy. Whether you’re craving peace, stru…

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AI in the Writing Classroom with a side of Vonnegut 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

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Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. I’m usually joined by my sister Anne from Los Angeles, but she’s in London and taking this one off. In this episode, I tell the story of how I came to use AI in the writing courses I teach at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Who is this … Continue reading "AI in the Writing Classroom with a side of Von…

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Mind Your Business - What Do the Economic Ups and Downs Mean for My High Country Business? - April 10, 2025 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Since when did the stock market start following the High Country weather pattern? If you don't like what you see, wait a few days! The economic ups and downs of today have an impact on the stability and predictability many High Country businesses. On this week's Mind Your Business, we examine the long-term impacts from the daily financial volatilit…

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For the Love of Bears 🐻 | Season 1 Episode 5 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m sharing my love for all things bears — from fun facts and personal stories to conservation tips and safety basics. Whether you’re a fellow bear enthusiast or just curious, this one’s full of cozy, wild-hearted appreciation for nature’s most iconic animal. www.linktr.ee/bearwithmethepod Support the show…

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Unanswerable Questions, Where the Time Goes, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 5 1:20:33

3M ago1:20:33

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It’s unanswerable questions, pie charts of our time spent, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 5 on this episode of the Torg Stories Podcast.. Anne, I’m coming off watching UConn hammer South Carolina. You’re coming off a big Fortnite win! In the show Ted Lasso, the great footballer Zava says this: if you put your … Continue reading "Unanswerable Quest…

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Mind Your Business - The Howard Street Project is Happening! - April 3, 2025 37:22

3M ago37:22

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Boone is soon to check another long-discussed project off the list! On this week's Mind Your Business, we share the details of the Howard Street Revitalization Project, including information about the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 14th. Lane Moody, Director of the Downtown Boone Development Association discusses project details, commu…

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Mountain Catchup 🌄 Live from Boone, NC | Season 1 Episode 4 25:14

3M ago25:14

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Send us a text n this episode, I’m podcasting from the mountains, which means my brain is full of fresh air, vague thoughts, and a little bit of chaos. I’m catching you up on life lately and talking about three places that hold big pieces of my heart: Black Mountain, Boone (where I am now!), and Crestline, CA. Expect: Cozy mountain town shoutouts M…

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What do you mean Romanticize Your Life? When Someone Hurts You, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 4 on the Torg Stories Podcast 1:25:15

3M ago1:25:15

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In this episode we’re pointed to the TikTok trend Romanticize Your Life, we talk working out, how to handle someone hurting you, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 4. Click above to listen to this episode of the podcast. Before we get to the podcast notes, I think through coaches calling late-game timeouts to advance … Continue reading "What do you me…

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Mind Your Business - What's the word on Cheap Joes? 20:01

3M ago20:01

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We recorded this episode of Mind Your Business six-months to the day Hurricane Helene made her way through the High Country. We start the program with a message of hope to sew into our daily conversations along with some updates on where progress is emerging. Earlier this week, Cheap Joes Art Stuff announced its closing the doors on a 40-year run a…

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My Sister Exposes Me 💕 | Bear With Me Season 1 Episode 2 24:58

3M ago24:58

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Send us a text I decided to invite my sister on the podcast… and she did not hold back. In this episode, we dive into embarrassing childhood stories, sibling fights, and a rapid-fire roast session. Prepare for chaos, laughter, and way too much honesty. 🐻🎙️ Be sure to subscribe, leave a like, and a comment! Stream 🐻Bear With Me the Podcast everywher…

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Starting a Podcast with No Experience 🤯 | Bear With Me S1E1 20:04

3M ago20:04

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Send us a text I finally did it—I started a podcast! 🎉 But here’s the thing… I have no clue what I’m doing (and that’s exactly why I’m recording this). In this episode, I talk about: ✔️ Why I decided to start this podcast (and why I almost didn’t).✔️ The mental hurdles that stop people from starting creative projects.✔️ My super professional setup …

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Mind Your Business - A Watauga County Business Taking Benefits to the Next Level & the 4th round of Helene recovery funding 29:28

3M ago29:28

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Mind Your Business is back in your inbox this week with a breakdown of the latest Helene recovery bill passed Wednesday by the NC General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Josh Stein. We'll outline some specific local examples of how these helpful dollars will be allocated. While Helene may still be grabbing the headlines, there are many oth…

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Iconic Sports Venues, Wrightsville Beach, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 3 1:18:22

3M ago1:18:22

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Dear Readers and Listeners, We had snow on Thursday. Late March snow! This weekend we Torgs went to Wilmington, North Carolina to watch Kate Sears play in the Carolinas Classic All Start game that features North Carolina versus South Carolina. We stayed at a Holiday Inn on Wrightsville Beach that we recommend. I went from … Continue reading "Iconic…

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The Rewards of Playing Sports, A Diva Athlete List, and Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 2 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

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On this episode we discuss the Rewards of Playing Sports, Wild Card Athletes, and Season 3, Episode 2 of Ted Lasso. It’s the episode where Roy returns to Chelsea and Coach Lasso’s team goes after the mercurial fictional football legend, Zava. For me, I took note that St. John’s won the Big East tournament since … Continue reading "The Rewards of Pl…

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Mind Your Business - State of the State Recap, Debris Removal, & GROW NCs Scott Elliott 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Mind Your Business is back and loaded with information this week. We start with a recap of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's State of the State address, along with updates on Helene recovery activities working through local and State government channels. Speaking of local government, Watauga County has partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engin…

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The Basketball Season Ends, Post-Game Process, and A Coach’s Exhaustion 58:37

4M ago58:37

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I coach a high school girls basketball team in North Carolina. Our season ended last Friday and when that happens, at least for me, there’s a feeling of not knowing if I could make it through another season. Maybe it’s like finishing a marathon and then being asked as you cross the finish line, “Do … Continue reading "The Basketball Season Ends, Po…

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Dealing with Doubt, Our Work Personas, and Ted Lasso Season 3 Premiere 58:54

4M ago58:54

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Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast at TheTorg.com. I’m Bill Torg. I’ve got round 3 of North Carolina girls basketball playoffs coming up next Tuesday. It’s the last week before spring break at App State, Gene Hackman his wife and dog are mysteriously dead, and I’ve got more interested in Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President … Continue reading …

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Mind Your Business - New App State Chancellor & Ski Season Success - February 27 2025 25:58

4M ago25:58

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Mind Your Business is back with a new format and a metric ton of High Country News! We start on campus where Dr. Heather Norris was announced today as the 8th Chancellor in Appalachian State University's history. We were granted a one-on-one interview with Chancellor Norris following her appointment, where she talks about her Chamber roots and the …

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EOT 418 The Nubian Minute News Roundup 14:14

4M ago14:14

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The Nubian Minute crew is back again to discuss the controversy surrounding Coca-Cola's alleged reporting of immigrant workers to ICE, highlighting the lack of a public apology and the potential trend of corporations exploiting undocumented workers. The conversation shifts to the Trump administration's use of Guantanamo Bay to detain undocumented i…

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EOT 417 The Nubian Minute News Roundup 18:51

4M ago18:51

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The Nubian Message team is back to discuss the Super Bowl LVI halftime show. The conversation shifted to the evolution of Southern hip-hop, emphasizing its storytelling and resistance to industry pressures. They also discussed the importance of DEI classes, lamenting their removal from UNC's graduation requirements. The segment concluded with a pro…

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Mentors, Sources of Stress, and the Divine Feminine with Ted Lasso Season Two Finale 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

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It’s Mentors, Sources of Stress, and the Divine Feminine with the Ted Lasso Season 2 Finale on today’s episode of the Torg Stories Podcast. Anne, the episode opens with the Soccer Special show where the big news is that Rebecca’s ex husband has bought the West Hamm Club and Ted Lasso left the pitch during … Continue reading "Mentors, Sources of Str…

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EOT 416 The Nubian Minute News Roundup 14:31

4M ago14:31

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"Eye on the Triangle" host Emilia Rivadeneira is joined by staff from The Nubian Message to break down news from the previous week. The Nubian Minute News Roundup discussed the Grammys, with differing opinions on Beyoncé's win for "Cowboy Carter." Kristopher argued it was a groundbreaking album, while Emilia believed earlier works deserved recognit…

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The Cars We’d Pick, Favorite TV Couples and Goodbyes with Ted Lasso 1:18:50

4M ago1:18:50

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Anne went to the Pacers at Clippers game this week at Intuit in LA and we use Ted Lasso Season 2, Episode 11 to talk about cars we’d pick to start our fleet, name our favorite TV couples, and discuss if we’re any good at goodbyes. (hint: not really) If money is no issue, what … Continue reading "The Cars We’d Pick, Favorite TV Couples and Goodbyes …

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Panic Attacks, Luka Trade, and Ted Lasso No Weddings and a Funeral 1:33:56

5M ago1:33:56

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Panic attacks, the Luka to the Lakers trade, and Ted Lasso Episode “No Weddings and a Funeral” are some of the topics on this week’s Torg Stories Podcast. We also give our initial thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl. Anne and I use episodes of the Apple show Ted Lasso to spark discussion questions for … Continue reading "Panic Attacks, Luka Trade, …

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Mind Your Business - New Small Business Grants for Western North Carolina - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein 32:31

5M ago32:31

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Small businesses throughout Western North Carolina are closer to much needed financial relief. On Friday, January 31, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was in Boone and announced the creation of a pool of $30M for the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative II, a grant program for eligible businesses in Helene-impacted counties. On …

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The Last Time We Danced, Worst Days, and the End of Consciousness from the Ted Lasso episode “Beard After Hours” 1:16:55

5M ago1:16:55

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It’s the last time we danced, thoughts on the end of our consciousness, some of our worst days, and before it gets too somber, fields or courts we’d most like to mess around on for this episode of the Torg Stories Podcast. It’s all inspired by the Ted Lasso episode from season two, “Beard After … Continue reading "The Last Time We Danced, Worst Day…

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Mike O’Connor 34:11

5M ago34:11

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Mike O’Connor, Founder of NexusPoint, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. NexusPoint’s mission is to connect global talent with US based companies to help entrepreneurs efficiently and profitably scale their businesses with high quality talent and provide consistent, fulfilling jobs to as many people as possible. Tune in to meet Mike an…

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Mind Your Business - Dr. Harry Davis - 2025 High Country Economic Forecast 37:34

5M ago37:34

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On January 16, 2025, the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce hosted the 9th annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, in front of a sold out audience at Appalachian State's Grandview Ballroom. On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear the annual High Country Economic Forecast from Dr. Harry Davis, Regional Economist and Dean of t…

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