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What’s Up, WakeRinkside with Carolina Hurricanes Player Jordan MartinookHost Melissa Wistehuff takes “What’s Up, Wake” on a rink trip to Invisalign Arena, the Carolina Hurricanes’ practice facility, for a conversation with Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook. He discusses watching the Olympics (and rooting for Canada), his pick for a Hurricanes siren guest (Sylvester Stallone), and how he describes the team’s passionate, unexpectedly electric fan base and playoff tailgating. Martinook talks about recharging off the ice with his wife and three kids, what he watches at home, and his love of restaurants, including favorites from Scott Crawford. He shares an ideal Raleigh food day, dream alternate careers, reality-sh...
2026-03-0522 minWhat’s Up, WakeWhat's Up, Wake TrailerHi there, and welcome to What's Up Wake. Presented by the publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad.What's Up, Wake covers the people, places, restaurants, and events of Wake County — essentially, all the cool stuff and great news of Wake County. We'll chat with local personalities, business owners, and influencers to find out what makes the Triangle the best place to live. I'm your host, Melissa Wistehuff. Join me as we find out: What's Up, Wake?Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Stay tuned for the first episode on Tuesday, March 4.
2025-02-2700 min
Talk of the TriangleShaping the Landscape: Women and Innovations in Triangle FarmingEpisode Summary:This episode of "Talk of the Triangle" explores the dynamic world of farming in North Carolina, focusing on the unique contributions of female farmers and the innovative approaches to agriculture in the region. Hosts Melissa and Adam, and a group of dedicated local farmers dive into the realities, challenges, and rewards of starting and sustaining agricultural ventures as first-generation farmers and as women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.Featured Guests:Emily Tischer from Stony Acres FarmJean Copeland and Lisa Copeland from Jean's Neighborhood MarketEpisode Highlights:
2024-05-071h 07Talk of the TriangleHow equine-assisted therapy benefits all participantsIn this insightful episode of "Talk of the Triangle," hosts Melissa and Adam explore the fascinating world of equine therapy. The conversation starts with a light-hearted discussion about goats, leading to the main topic: horses and their therapeutic role. The episode features an in-depth interview with Amanda Graham, founder of Unbridled Way Forward in Rougemont, North Carolina. Amanda, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, shares her journey into equine-assisted therapy and how horses help clients with various issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.Key highlights include:Horses have a unique sensitivity and intuitiveness as therapy...
2024-02-0654 minTalk of the TriangleJingling All the Way: A Chat with the Master of BellsOur guest is David Harris, Founder of the Raleigh Ringers with Cindy Cave. In this festive episode, we delve into the enchanting world of handbells. We explore personal Christmas traditions, the evolution of handbell music, and the unique blend of classical and contemporary styles that characterize the Raleigh Ringers' performances.Key Points:Personal Christmas Traditions:Adam and his wife enjoy decorating their Christmas tree, even though they often travel during the holidays.Melissa shares her excitement about seeing Ira David Wood's final performance as Scrooge, a family tradition.Introduction to David Harris and the Raleigh Ringers...
2023-12-0551 minTalk of the TriangleA High Note with Christian Tamburr: Unpacking Musical Legacies and Vibraphone VirtuosityIntroductions- Hosts Adam and Melissa share their excitement about today's episode, which promises to be a treat for music enthusiasts.Musical Roots- A walk down memory lane reveals Adam's classic rock-infused childhood, while Melissa's musical background is steeped in jazz and folk, courtesy of her parents' diverse record collection.**Introducing Christian Tamburr**- Jazz musician extraordinaire, Christian Tamburr, joins the podcast with a rich history of touring, collaborating with legends, and mastering instruments like the piano, guitar, and his signature vibraphone.**Meet Christian Tamburr**- Christian expresses...
2023-11-071h 00Talk of the TriangleTriangle Influencer Joy Caracciolo of Joy Eats WorldMeet Foodie and Former D1 College Athlete: Joy CaraccioloJoy's backstory: She is a local food influencer who lives in Durham.Joy began supporting local restaurants during COVID by getting takeout and blogging about the food, then sharing her content on social media.She is also a former NCAA women's basketball player for Boston College and the University of Delaware.Currently, she works in public relations for a global tech company.She has a son named Julius.Interview with Joy:Find out how Joy got her start in the social media food world.She discusses...
2023-09-051h 04Talk of the TriangleLove Stories: A Chat With Local Romance NovelistsIn this episode, hosts Adam and Melissa welcome two talented romance novelists, Samantha Chase and Dolly Sickles (writing under the name of Becky Moore), who both reside in the Triangle area. Hear a discussion about the art of romance writing and the authors' love for books and reading. Chase and Sickles delve into the intriguing world of romance novels, its ups and downs, heartbreaks, and endearing love affairs that make this genre so captivating.Show Notes:Introduction: Adam and Melissa welcome the listeners and chat about the hot summer weather in the Triangle, which leads...
2023-08-011h 12Talk of the TriangleStargazing in the TriangleOur Guest, Nick Eakes, a science education specialist for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, discusses the best places to stargaze in the Triangle and the many space education resources available here.Show Highlights[00:05:44] Meet Nick Eakes and learn about his background in space science education. Nick shares how he stumbled upon his career through volunteering at Morehead Planetarium during high school—and eventually presenting in the planetarium—after his mentor suggested it.[00:08:24] Learn about the significance of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in the Triangle area and its history sinc...
2023-07-0455 minTalk of the TriangleThe Mystery of Carolina Bays - Featuring Tom PolandExplore the Carolina bays with South Carolina author Tom Poland, who takes a deep dive into this southern mystery. Plus, listen to his summary of a nonfiction article he wrote called "How a Mule Kick Killed 8 People."Introduction:Tom Poland is a true Southern gentleman and writer.Tom's career is focused on telling stories about the South's people, culture and land.Tom has written 14 books and over 2,000 magazine features and columns.Tom's Career:In 2018, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster awarded Tom the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor in South Carolina.Tom's...
2023-06-061h 03Talk of the TriangleFashion in the TriangleThis month, meet two local fashionistas and boutique owners: Mandy Becker of Swagger and Catherine Carter of The Gatorbug. Mandy and Catherine share their experiences in the fashion industry and list the wardrobe staples every woman should have. We discuss:The leather pants trend currently prevalent in Europe—and catching on in the U.S.—and Europe's influence on fashion.Mandy's trip to Barcelona and the Mediterranean, which focused on food and wine culture.The background of Swagger Boutique: founded in 2002 by Mandy, who attended Georgia Tech and studied to be an engineer. After several years of working as a...
2023-05-021h 10Talk of the TriangleHometown Broadway Star: Lauren Kennedy BradyGuest Lauren Kennedy Brady, local theater star and Theatre Raleigh's Producing Artistic Director.Lauren's early beginnings in the theater were influenced by her family's love for the arts.Lauren attended Broughton High School, where she participated in the school's performing arts programs, including show choir. Lauren was mentored by the founder of North Carolina Theater, which led to opportunities for her to work with Broadway professionals.She attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music before starring on Broadway.Lauren discussed working with Broadway professionals like Terrence Mann when she was in high school, which set a high standard for h...
2023-04-0458 minTalk of the TriangleModernist Homes in the TriangleAdam Cave and Melissa Wistehuff discuss their experiences with old homes—including dealing with mice and snakes.George Smart is CEO of and Rebekah Laney handles development for NCModernist and USModernist, which documents and protects modernist homes across North Carolina and the U.S.George and Rebekah talk about their involvement in modernist architecture and their roles in the organization.They also offer tips for finding modernist homes, and discuss using the GIS map on ncmodernist.org.George and Rebekah discuss the four defining features of a modernist home: unusual geometry, a flat or low-pitched roof, an open floor plan, an...
2023-03-071h 03Talk of the TriangleChasta Hamilton: How Dance Can Change the WorldChasta Hamilton is an entrepreneur who believes everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential. She is also an author, owner of Stage Door Dance and creator of the Girls Geared for Greatness nonprofit.Originally from Tennessee, Chasta relocated to North Carolina as a Park scholarship student at North Carolina State University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2007 with a degree in Arts Applications (theatre) and a minor in Film Studies. In June 2009, Chasta opened Stage Door Dance Productions. The studio features two locations: Brier Creek and Lake Boone Trail.Chasta became a TedX speaker (while 36 w...
2023-02-0753 minTalk of the TriangleTRX Freestyle FitnessWe discuss New Year's Resolutions and how they often pertain to fitness. Paul and Elizabeth, both fitness experts, explain why TRX Freestyle offers a unique approach to fitness.TRX combines many different types of exercises. Learn about why TRX is like a multitool, and why having a balanced and fit lifestyle takes more than just one modality. Focusing on just yoga, cardio, strength or any single modality is not enough. TRX Freestyle is mobile, with the ability to facilitate 16 people at once for fitness on-the-go."Freestyle" comes from the idea that TRX straps incorporate a variety of modalities.We talk ab...
2023-01-0351 minTalk of the TriangleRadio's Sweetheart: Erica DeLongA fun, loving and talented entertainment personality, Erica has been delighting audiences for nearly two decades. She is host of The Erica Show on G105 and an Influencer for ABC 11 – WTVD. Listen to Erica from 1–5 p.m. in the afternoon for lifestyle entertainment and contemporary hits radio. Melissa joins her every Friday for her "What's Up Weekend" segment. Find out who picks the songs she plays.Hear our conversation about records, tapes, CDs and the ever-changing landscape of music. Erica shares stories of favorite events, red carpet experiences at the Oscars, the Country Music Association awards (CMAs), selfies with Brad Pitt an...
2022-12-0658 min
Talk of the TriangleRaleigh’s Favorite Scrooge: Ira David Wood IIIIra David Wood III (born November 19, 1947) is an American actor, author, singer, theater director and playwright. He is the Executive Director of Theatre in the Park, a community theatre company in Raleigh, North Carolina. Wood is the father of actress Evan Rachel Wood. Wood is best known for conceiving, producing, and headlining (as "Scrooge") a popular musical comedy adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" that has been performed annually in Raleigh—since 1974, and more recently, in nearby Durham as well.Ira David Wood III shares how he first got into acting and gained admission to the North Carolina School of...
2022-11-011h 12Talk of the TriangleCapital City Ghosts, Part 2Nelson Nauss's first exposure to the paranormal came at a very young age in his childhood home, and it forever changed how he viewed the world around him. It wasn't until 2007 that his avid interest saw him join two other paranormal groups to seek answers. In 2016, Nelson met Kelly McConkey, and together they founded The Ghost Guild. Al Parker has created several Ghost, Legends, and Lore tours and enjoys digging into research.Kara Leinfelder's interest in the paranormal started at the young age of 3 after a particularly lucid sleep paralysis episode. Her family was deeply...
2022-10-111h 13Talk of the TriangleCapital City Ghosts, Part 1Ernest A. Dollar Jr. is the director of the City of Raleigh Museum, as well as the director of the Pope House in Raleigh. He is also the author of "Heart's Torn of Thunder Trauma and the Civil War's Final Campaign in North Carolina."A Durham native, Ernest was born here in the Triangle and has been involved in local history since he was the director of the Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough in 2001.We discuss Ernest's book and North Carolina's role in the Civil War.Ernest discuss the question some have of, "Why have we forgotten...
2022-10-0445 minTalk of the TriangleBolognese + BourbonFrom Executive Chef Oscar Gnapi's delicious Italian cuisine at Colletta Italian Food & Wine, to Master Blender Brandon McCraney's honey cask finished bourbon at Olde Raleigh Distillery, you'll be yearning for one—or BOTH—of these fine offerings after listening to this episode of Talk of the Triangle.Executive Chef Oscar Gnapi, originally from Paris, France, honed his craft over decades at restaurants and hotels in Paris, Italy, London, California and North Carolina (in Chapel Hill and Cary). For as long as he can remember, Gnapi has pursued the culinary arts. “I was raised in Paris with a very large...
2022-09-061h 07Talk of the TriangleBaseball Card ComebackDid you collect baseball cards? There’s a good chance Gregg Forwerck was behind the camera that took your favorite athletes’ photos. In this episode, the Charlotte-based photographer, who also covers the Carolina Hurricanes, shares some of his favorite memories about life as a baseball card photographer and discusses how baseball card photos have changed over the years. Baseball card collecting and trading made a huge comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic. eBay reported that its sports card sales increased by 142% in 2020, with more than 4 million cards sold. Hear about the famous players Gregg photographed over the years and some o...
2022-08-0259 minTalk of the TriangleRV LifeMeet two couples living the RV Life: Kristen and Zayne Taber are newlyweds who sold their house and lived in an RV for a year. Brodie and Eric Jenkins are married parents who travel in their Class B Airstream Interstate 19 Touring Coach anytime they get a chance.Find out why planning ahead is a must if you're traveling in a 44-foot RV.Learn about how Zayne's experience as a U.S. Marine is helpful when operating an RV. Kristen shares how a toy-hauler helps when traveling with dogs.Kristen and Zayne both work remotely and so not only w...
2022-07-0547 minTalk of the TriangleThe Bees-ness of Pollen in the TriangleLeigh-Kathryn Bonner, Founder and CEO of Bee Downtown shares about her journey and passion to educate and inspire through beekeeping, corporate hive programs and partnerships. We discuss why bees are like the pandas of the insect world.Honeybees are often in the spotlight but there are many other pollinators we can take practical steps to support.Leigh-Kathryn walks us through how her company was founded, how it has grown and how the company's staff is passionate about bringing joy to their partners.Heather Rollins from Fairview Garden Center joins us to continue the conversation about pollinators with some helpful tips o...
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