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The Wrestling ArchivesWhen Giants Walked HereWe were truly blessed to be given some time to talk with Cliff Bumgardner and Chris Lea, the makers of the new PBS documentary, When Giants Walked Here. This fantastic documentary tells the story of the famed J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC. It's the little engine that could of wrestling arenas. The story of the creation of the building to the stories of the incredible wrestling presented there by Jim Crockett Promotions. You don't want to miss this documentary or this interview. These guys are real cool and great wrestling fans.2024-08-161h 15
WPTF Afternoon NewsCo-Director Cliff Bumgardner discusses documentary 'When Giants Walked Here' \ 8-6-2024The iconic and majestic Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, hosted Jim Crockett Promotions professional wrestling on a weekly basis for almost 30 years. Pro wrestling giants like Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and many more excited fans and became legends, inspiring future pro wrestling stars from the area. On August 8th, PBS North Carolina will premiere ‘When Giants Walked Here,’ chronicling the rise and fall of Jim Crockett Promotions and professional wrestling at Dorton Arena. One of the directors of “When Giants Walked Here,” Cliff Bumgardner, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about the proj2024-08-0713 min
Hey, Good GameThe Future of Puzzle Creation with KrazydadJoin us as we delve into Jim Bumgardner's fascinating odyssey within the realms of coding and brainteasers. We explore his profound insights on the convergence of computers, music, and puzzle creation, alongside his clever utilization of Foursquare's capabilities which paved the way for his brainchild—the acclaimed puzzle hub—KrazyDad. Our chat also touches upon his confidence in AI's revolutionary impact across sectors, reflections on past revenue models via advertising, and the aspiration to draft a definitive guide on crafting puzzles. Amid the depth, we find moments of levity with tributes to "Star Battle" puzzles and entertaining tales from Jim...2024-02-061h 03
Bergenstages Radio Theatre"The Undead"Should Diana Barker believe in vampires? Are her dreams about Richard Barker just too fantastic? Who is Richard? Her living husband, or undead one...?2022-06-1627 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Ondine"Hans is a knight-errant who has been sent off on a quest by his betrothed. In the forest he meets and falls in love with Ondine, a water-sprite who is attracted to the world of mortal man.2022-05-2033 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Wherever You May Be"Join us as we explore the supernatural in this week's episode entitled "Wherever You May Be"2022-05-1529 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Vengeful Corpse"Bergenstages Radio Theatre invites you to listen to our latest episode, "The Vengeful Corpse." Our play tells the story of a woman who was burned as a witch in seventeenth-century Salem and has now returned to seek revenge.2022-04-2732 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Furnished Floor"Mr. Jennings moves back into his old room after his wife's death. But there's something strange going on up there.2022-03-2931 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Case of the Careless Victim"From the thrill-packed pages of Agatha Christie's unforgettable stories of corpses, clues and crime, Bergenstages Radio theatre now brings you, complete with bowler hat and brave mustache, your favorite detective, Hercule Poirot!2022-03-0238 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"A Pail of Air"Join us as Bergenstages Radio Theatre presents the captivating sci-fi drama, "A Pail of Air." The story is narrated by a ten-year-old boy living on Earth after it has become a rogue planet, having been torn away from the Sun by a passing "dark star". The loss of solar heating has caused the Earth's atmosphere to freeze into thick layers of "snow"2022-02-1632 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Furnished Room"This thriller will make you rethink renting a room in your home!2022-02-0231 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Sweet Sixteen"he's anything but 'sweet' in today's Bergenstages Radio Theatre play, "Sweet Sixteen" by Robert Libott and Frank Burt. Janie is so caught up in herself that she completely misses her chance to have a wonderful life. Our show features Stella Berrettini as Janie, Erin Harris as Mother, Leigh Jonaitis as Helen and Ray Parente as Walter. (orig. air date: Aug. 1, 1948).2022-01-2215 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Brief Encounter"Laura Jesson is a happily married woman until a chance encounter in a train station café draws her to Dr Alec Harvey. Literally bumping into each other brings temptation, danger and guilt into their lives and a doomed love affair ensues...2022-01-1027 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Dark Journey"A thwarted woman plans a horrible revenge...and succeeds by the force of her powerful will.2022-01-0732 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Out for Christmas"Bergenstages Radio Theatre welcomes back several of the cast members from our 2018 production of "Guy and Dolls" to bring us this 'gangster' Christmas radio show, "Out for Christmas." How far will he go to seek revenge?2021-12-2221 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Dateline: Christmas Eve"It's Christmas Eve and Perry, a top notch reporter is about to go celebrate, that is until he's given an assignment: The wife of the managing editor wants two goats and a red sled in time for Christmas. All plans have been tossed out the window as Perry & Al, a top photographer search all the boroughs of New York City to find a couple of goats!2021-12-0836 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Curtain!"When an actress has everything she wants except the one thing that will make her happy, she runs away to the country to prove that she can be a happy homemaker...if she can only get the one man she truly loves to marry her!2021-11-2218 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Vampire's Desire"Thunder, Lightening and a Creaky Old House are some of the ingredients for a hauntingly good time in "The Vampire's Desire!"2021-10-2826 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Fall of the House of Usher"Happy Haunting Season. Bergenstages Radio Theatre is thrillllllllled to bring you Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher".2021-10-1427 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Dwellers in Silence"Twenty years had passed since the last of the giant migration ships had made it to the surface of Mars bearing its pitiful handful of survivors of the Earth wars. What had twenty years of death and radioactivity done to our belovèd Earth? Listen now as Bergenstages Radio Theatre presents “Dwellers in Silence” from the imagination of Ray Bradbury.2021-10-0336 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"A Man's Home is Her Castle"Bergenstages Radio Theatre presents A Man's Home is Her Castle by Gene Clark. In this hilarious story of love and confusion Dick Murray is an amateur radio operator and his wife Jane collects tropical fish, nice hobbies both of them except that Dick spends more time with his radio than he does with Jane. So while he sits in their one room apartment busily tuning in Jane is making final preparations to tune out!2021-09-1733 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Slurp! Goes the Amoeba"In the lab, Dr. Baumeister has created a living being that continues to grow and feed. Who will be it's next victim?2021-09-0127 min
Bergenstages Radio Theatre"Three Sides to a Story"Join us for today's Bergenstages Radio Theatre's suspenseful drama, "Three Sides to a Story" by Wyllis Cooper. Just like there are three sides to a lovers triangle...there are also three sides to their story.2021-08-2729 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Veldt"Bergenstages Radio Theatre presents "The Veldt," a science fiction short story by Ray Bradbury adapted for the radio in which the Hadleys grow concerned when their children's virtual entertainment room begins reflecting violent fantasies.2021-08-1625 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Bachelor and the Fox Terrier"Bergenstages Radio Theatre brings you "The Bachelor and the Fox Terrier," a story of a man, his dog, and an office romance and is written by Helen Wald and Bud Lesser.2021-08-0633 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Special to Hollywood"The ugly side of Hollywood shows itself on this return flight from Chicago to Hollywood. Will "divine intervention" change them or will their lives remain unaffected and selfish?2021-07-2634 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Please Remember"Today's Bergenstages Radio Show is a delightful comedy about a newlywed couple who have an automobile accident and both end up with amnesia - not remembering that they are married and certainly not with the name 'Mr. & Mrs. Goober!'2021-07-2033 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Last Man on Earth""The last man on earth sat alone in a room...there was a knock at the door!" Enjoy Bergenstages Radio Theatre's production of Fredric Brown's "The Last Man on Earth."2021-07-1338 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Abe Lincoln in Illinois"To celebrate Independence Day, Bergenstages Radio Theatre presents a section from Robert E. Sherwood's magnificent play, "Abe Lincoln in Illinois.2021-06-3021 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"That Thing In the Window"Martin Ames sees something terrifying in the window in the apartment directly across the street from his apartment...is he seeing things or is there something else happening?2021-06-2132 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Little Women"Bergenstages Radio Theatre brings you a story that children for many generations have loved, a warm and tender portrait that you may all remember, Louise May Alcott’s “Little Women."2021-06-0833 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Desert Fury"Bergenstages Radio Theatre brings you a gangster/noir episode in "Desert Fury." The daughter of a Nevada casino owner gets involved with a racketeer, despite everyone's efforts to separate them.2021-06-0233 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Adam and Eve"In this week's episode, Bergenstages Radio Theatre explores what 'might' have happened in the Garden of Eden those many years ago!2021-05-2713 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Shadow People"Are you afraid of the dark? Do you see things moving in the shadows? You are not alone... Leave a light on as you listen to the Bergenstages Radio Theatre production of "The Shadow People."2021-05-1827 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Outer Limit"While test flying a rocket ship into the outer limit of our atmosphere, a test pilot encounters and alien ship. What do they want? Will anyone believe him?2021-05-1336 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Key"Set in an asylum, a world of isolation and despair, Bergenstages Radio Theatre brings hope and promise in this episode2021-05-0831 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Wuthering Heights"The classic love story by Emily Brontë comes to life again in today's episode as we tell the story of Cathy and Heathcliff and an eternal love for one another.2021-05-0853 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Man Who Knew How"Dorothy L. Sayer's thriller about a man's suspicions become his obsessions.2021-05-0830 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Third Angle"In today's comedy, a wife is tired of being the third angle in a love triangle and so she takes matters into her own hands!2021-05-0818 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Madame Curie"We are introduced to Marie Curie the woman and Madame Curie the scientist in this episode that is based on the biography written by her daughter Eve Curie.2021-05-0825 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Peg O' My Heart"Can Peg find love and friendship in a world so foreign to her own? A world or wealthy Englishmen and women instead of her poor Irish roots.2021-05-0815 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Time Machine"In this classic HG Wells sci-fi thriller, two men travel to the year 100,080 and find that man has survived...or have they?2021-05-0840 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Lighthouse Key"Three men on a remote lighthouse island are suddenly invaded by a ship wreck with hundreds of thousand of rats who want only one thing - them!2021-05-0829 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Postman Always Rings Twice"A love triangle, deceit and greed can only lead to one thing...murder!2021-05-0834 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Tunnel Under the World"A sci-fi thriller! A man wakes up and everyday is the same day but he's the only one who knows it until he runs into a friend on the bus that has discovered the same thing. When they discover the tunnel underneath their city they discover the truth.2021-05-0830 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Lottery"A town's 'tradition' will win out over science and logic in this episode...someone will ultimately 'lose' in this lottery.2021-05-0833 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Most Dangerous Game"The hunter becomes the hunted in this thrilling episode of man vs. man and the ultimate game!2021-05-0832 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Murder of Mrs. Brooks"A wonderful 5-minute murder mystery...can you solve it before the episode ends?2021-05-0805 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"A Girl's Best Friend"When a woman would rather be her daughters best friend rather than just her mother...boundaries are crossed and have unintentional consequences. 2021-05-0826 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Love Nest"Just because he buys her pretty things doesn't mean she's happy!!!2021-05-0713 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Graveyard Mansion"A melodrama about two brothers who inherit a haunted mansion in ole' Louisiana...haunted by a beautiful vampire!2021-05-0726 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Poltergeist"Three college girls spend a snowy weekend in the country. How could they have known they were dancing on graves with all that snow? The poltergeist knew...2021-05-0728 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Frankenstein"An obsessed doctor and his vengeful creation - a man...a monster!2021-05-0725 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Meteor-Man"Earth has had several unsuccessful attempt from alien invaders...until now. A meteor is discovered and cracked open to release 'The Meteor-Man!'2021-05-0734 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Sorry, Wrong Number"She's all alone at home, confined to her bed and she overhears a murder plot when the wires get crossed on her telephone...but no one will believe her...2021-05-0731 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Shop Around the Corner"Can opposites finally attract? As two secret pen pals soon discover that they are rivals at work.2021-05-0732 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Alive in the Grave"If he comes clean and tells the authorities that the man they just buried is really alive, then they'll know he robbed the body! Will his conscience let him get away with not telling?2021-05-0725 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Evening Primrose"Have you ever wanted to chuck it all and go live in a Department Store...far off the grid? Well, don't be surprised if you find you aren't alone. You will never look at a mannequin again in the same way after this episode!2021-05-0729 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Sense of Humor"Today we disappear into the world of Damon Runyon and ask, "can a guy every trust his doll?!"2021-05-0731 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"At Midnight on the 31st of March"What do you do when everything outside your world has been closed off, disappeared and unexplained? Start over....?2021-05-0430 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Haunt Me A House"Even in a tough real estate market...there's always someone who will buy a haunted house!2021-05-0435 min
Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJim Bumgardner - Senior Engineer at California Office of Digital InnovationTalking Points:
Jim’s side projects
Early programming languages
Programming for Disney
Managing projects with a team
How to utilize frameworks
Making projects successful
Psychological safety
Asking questions as a dev in the workplace
Quotable Quotes:
“It was like pure creativity. You could imagine things and then get immediate feedback, that thing you imagined was made real.” - JB
“I learned by making mistakes.” - JB
“I discovered that fairly early on that every time I wrote a program to do X, I would get super interested in X.” - JB
“One of the things I think I learned fro...2021-05-0346 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Knock at the Door"Heaven help the wife that comes between a mother and her son!2021-05-0126 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"I Saw Myself Running"You are trapped in a nightmare, all you want to do is wake up...but you can't!2021-04-3028 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Tenth Planet"When you are asked to leave your world and everything behind to venture into a world of the unknown...do you dare go?2021-04-3024 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Escape"How long can you stand to be isolated in a snowbound cabin until you...crack?2021-04-2925 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Jane Eyre"Charlotte Brontë's classic novel of love and longing comes to live in this episode.2021-04-2925 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Church Mouse"She never sells herself short...and comes out on top!2021-04-2910 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Canterville Ghost"Another stately home of England is haunted...will the ghost be too much for the American family staying there?2021-04-2929 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Man Who Thought of Everything"When it comes to eloping...this man leaves no stone unturned!!!2021-04-2912 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"The Tell Tale Heart"Guilt....it always gives you away!2021-04-2912 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"Rendezvous With Tomorrow"Have you ever wanted a second chance with the one that got away? Listen to this week's episode...2021-04-2915 minBergenstages Radio Theatre"A Summer Romance"Is it just a summer fling...or is it truly love?2021-04-2812 min
Alaskan OdysseysLook for the MagicPart III from the drive home down Alaska's Famous Haul road. Todd Bumgardner (@HumanPredatorPackmule) and I break into his journal full of field notes to discuss lessons learned during the hunt. Here, in part 3, we discuss the final and - perhaps - most important lesson: Look for the Magic. Like. Follow. Share. That's how these shows grow and can continue to help people pursue their outdoor dreams. Look me up if you are trying to plan your own Alaskan Odyssey. I can work to help you have YOUR ultimate adventure. Happy Hunting. ...2020-11-1237 min
WRAL Doc PodcastThe Aftermath of Opioid OverdoseSix years ago, Jim Gray and Sandy Tabor-Gray lost their son, Michael, to a heroin overdose. His death was as devastating as you’d imagine, made all the more so because Michael left behind two small children, twins, too young to understand what happened to their dad. With the twins’ mother out of the picture, Jim and Sandy reentered the world of young-kid parenthood, something they never expected to do this late in life. In stories of addiction, much as with any disease, we often talk about prevention, or the shock and tragedy of someone's death. We fade to black at t...2019-08-3027 min
WRAL Doc PodcastThe Aftermath of Opioid Overdose | Finding A FixSix years ago, Jim Gray and Sandy Tabor-Gray lost their son, Michael, to a heroin overdose. His death was as devastating as you’d imagine, made all the more so because Michael left behind two small children, twins, too young to understand what happened to their dad. With the twins’ mother out of the picture, Jim and Sandy reentered the world of young-kid parenthood, something they never expected to do this late in life. In stories of addiction, much as with any disease, we often talk about prevention, or the shock and tragedy of someone's death. We fade to blac...2019-08-2928 min
WRAL Doc PodcastWicked Weather 05: Hurricane FranFor many, when you say the word "Hurricane," Fran is what comes to mind.
One of the deadliest and most costly storms in North Carolina history, Fran came ashore as a category three hurricane in September 1996, dropping 19 inches of rain on the state and causing destruction from the coast to the capitol.
This week, the WRAL Doc Podcast looks back at the stories and legacy the storm left behind.
This episode features: Greg Fishel, Jim Payne, Bill Leslie, Debra Morgan, Brett Baier, Jay Barnes, David Crabtree, Renee McCoy, Amanda Lamb, Clay Johnson, Jay Jennings, Cliff Bumgardner and Francis Lai.2019-01-1824 min
WRAL Doc PodcastHurricane Fran | Wicked WeatherFor many, when you say the word "Hurricane," Fran is what comes to mind.
One of the deadliest and most costly storms in North Carolina history, Fran came ashore as a category three hurricane in September 1996, dropping 19 inches of rain on the state and causing destruction from the coast to the capitol.
This week, the WRAL Doc Podcast looks back at the stories and legacy the storm left behind.
This episode features: Greg Fishel, Jim Payne, Bill Leslie, Debra Morgan, Brett Baier, Jay Barnes, David Crabtree, Renee McCoy, Amanda Lamb, Clay Johnson, Jay Jennings, Cliff Bumgardner and Francis Lai.2019-01-1125 minWRAL Doc PodcastHurricane FranFor many, when you say the word "Hurricane," Fran is what comes to mind.
One of the deadliest and most costly storms in North Carolina history, Fran came ashore as a category three hurricane in September 1996, dropping 19 inches of rain on the state and causing destruction from the coast to the capitol.
This week, the WRAL Doc Podcast looks back at the stories and legacy the storm left behind.
This episode features: Greg Fishel, Jim Payne, Bill Leslie, Debra Morgan, Brett Baier, Jay Barnes, David Crabtree, Renee McCoy, Amanda Lamb, Clay Johnson, Jay Jennings, Cliff Bumgardner and Francis Lai.2019-01-1124 min
The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast014: Community Response To Libsyn 4, Superstar Podcasters Keith and The Girl, Growing Your Audience And Keeping It RealQuick Episode Summary: Intro Ms. Ilene Speaks Promo On the Libsyn Blog Podcast Talent Show Promo Ludwina Dautovic Shout-out Hutch feedback Dr Vibe feedback The Americana Music Show Promo Rob and Elsie Conversation Libsyn 4 responses from the community When willl Libsyn 3 disappear? Libsyn stats are on GMT - Question via Lucas Apps on G+ The text editor can in fact go full screen. Why you should have a standalone app. Do you have artwork resources? Should you use Feedburner? Q from Jim Bumgardner Feedburner no longer being supported by Tumblr Libsyn Stitcher Award Winners!!! Viddler news: no more personal accounts...2014-02-161h 36