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Kudzu ProjectGuadalcanal Diary: Marine Private Luther Rhodes Finally Heading HomeMore than eight decades after he was killed in action on Guadalcanal and declared MIA during World War II, the remains of Marine Corps Private Luther Rhodes are finally coming home to rural Henderson County, North Carolina.In this follow-up conversation, I welcome back retired Army Major Bob Johnson — first introduced in Episode 3 of the Kudzu Project — for a remarkable update on the long and determined effort to locate Henderson County's missing servicemembers. What once felt like an unresolved chapter from the Battle of Guadalcanal has now reached a moment of long-awaited closure for the Rhod...
2026-02-0227 minKudzu ProjectMayor Barbara Volk on Leadership, Longevity, and her Love of HendersonvilleIn this episode of the Kudzu Project, I sit down with Barbara Volk, the first female and second longest-tenured mayor of Hendersonville, North Carolina, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, legacy, and love of place. Having served the city for nearly four decades — first on City Council and then as mayor — Volk has helped guide the city through growth, challenges, and change. Our conversation goes beyond policy and politics. We talk about what it means to steward a community you care deeply about, how Hendersonville has evolved over the years, and the delicate bala...
2026-01-2632 min
The Steve Gruber ShowThe Steve Gruber Show | Fear, Lies, and ControlThe Steve Gruber Show | Fear, Lies, and Control
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19:08 – Dan Doyle, oil industry insider, author of Of Roughnecks & Riches: A Start-Up in the Great American Fracking Boom, and president of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources. Doyle explains why global oil markets are largely shrugging off President Trump’s plans regarding Venezuela. He offers insight into energy geopolitics, production realities, and investor expectations.
27:53 – Nick Hopwood, Founder and President of Peak Wealth, with No Lazy Money. Hopwood breaks down the latest economic outlook, including GDP growth estimates, interest rate trends...
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The Steve Gruber ShowThe Steve Gruber Show | Fear, Lies, and ControlThe Steve Gruber Show | Fear, Lies, and Control --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:08 – Dan Doyle, oil industry insider, author of Of Roughnecks & Riches: A Start-Up in the Great American Fracking Boom, and president of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources. Doyle explains why global oil markets are largely shrugging off President Trump’s plans regarding Venezuela. He offers insight into energy geopolitics, production realities, and investor expectations. 27:53 – Nick Hopwood, Founder and President of Peak Wealth, with No Lazy Money. Hopwood breaks down the latest economic outlook, including GDP growth estimates, interest rate trends, and refinancing opportunities, while warning listeners to prepare for a...
2026-01-201h 52Kudzu ProjectFood is Love: An interview with Stacy Fields of Mini Batch BakeryIn this episode of the Kudzu Project, I sit down with Stacy Fields, owner of Mini Batch Bakery in Hendersonville, NC, to talk about why food is love — and how baking is her love language. Stacy shares her journey from small-town mountain girl to successful small-business owner, the role her family and faith play in her life, and the challenges she has faced along the way. We also talk about her next exciting chapter: Mini Batch Cafe, opening soon just across the street, serving breakfast and lunch. This is a conversation ab...
2026-01-1939 minKudzu ProjectIn the In-Between: Loss, Listening, and Looking AheadIn this short episode of the Kudzu Project, host Nick Lucey reflects on the quiet, unsettling space between Christmas and the New Year — the pause before everything resumes moving again. As 2026 rapidly approaches, we look back on a year marked by loss, growth, and unexpected momentum. This episode explores why meaningful change rarely begins on a date on the calendar, but grows from moments of listening, introspection, and inner resolve. It's been a fun, strange trip on the Kudzu Project podcast in 2025, and we look forward to whatever — and whomever — 2026 brings. Thanks for listening.Support the sh...
2025-12-2908 minKudzu ProjectThe Power of Family: Turning Survival into Strength with Cheryl StullerIn this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Stuller, owner of Stuller Power Solutions in Hendersonville, North Carolina, for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, perseverance, and rebuilding life from the ground up. Cheryl shares her humble beginnings and opens up about surviving domestic violence, a journey that ultimately led her to get involved with Safelight, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting and uplifting survivors and their families in our community. Her story is a powerful reminder of how pain can be transformed into purpose. We also discuss how Cheryl and her husband Brian, a U...
2025-12-2247 minKudzu ProjectReal Talk with Rev. Anthony McMinn, President & CEO of the Hendersonville Rescue MissionIn this episode of The Kudzu Project, I sit down with Rev. Anthony McMinn, President and CEO of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, for a powerful and raw conversation about leadership, faith, and community. Rev. McMinn reflects on his roots in Hendersonville, N.C., what it was like growing up Black in a small Appalachian town, and ultimately, returning home to become the first African-American CEO in the Mission’s history. We also talk candidly about the challenges facing the Rescue Mission today, including the local drug epidemic, the mental health crisis, and the re...
2025-12-1547 minKudzu ProjectA Community in Alignment: Dr. Jenn Hensley on Growth, Wellness & LeadershipDr. Jennifer Hensley has spent more than two decades helping people feel more aligned — as a chiropractor and wellness professional, Hendersonville N.C.’s Mayor Pro Tem and now — candidate for Mayor in 2026. In this episode, we explore the backbone of her leadership philosophy, adjustments she believes the city needs as it grows, and the values that keep her grounded in service. From small-business insights to housing, green spaces, and the future of Hendersonville, she shares how her work in holistic health and role as a wife and mom have shaped her approach to community wellbeing.Supp...
2025-12-081h 06Kudzu ProjectA Love Letter to Hendersonville: Interview with Bryan Byrd of Flat Rock CinemaIn this episode of the Kudzu Project, we sit down with Bryan Byrd — a Hendersonville resident for the past two decades, a local realtor, jovial emcee, and owner of the Flat Rock Cinema, a beloved neighborhood movie theater off the Greenville Highway. Bryan shares what first drew him to Western North Carolina, how his life has become rooted in community, communication, connection, and helping people escape the everyday. From the challenges of operating a local theater to the rewards of investing deeply in a community, Bryan’s story offers a look into the forces that help shape the...
2025-12-0159 minKudzu ProjectMan on a Mission: Interview with Commander Bill Manofsky, USN (Ret.)In this episode of the Kudzu Project, we sit down with Commander Bill Manofsky, USN (Ret.), a remarkable figure whose life blends aviation, engineering, and quiet dedication in ways few ever see — or hear. A retired naval officer and P-3 Orion flight officer, Manofsky has spent his career navigating everything from the opening moments of the Iraq War to the front lines in Ukraine. Today, from his home in the Hendersonville, NC area, he applies that precision and expertise to analyzing modern conflict — offering technical insights that are being felt 5,000 miles away in Ukraine. Beyond his m...
2025-11-241h 20
The Shannon Joy Podcast“Quiet Piggy!” Trump Lashes Out At Reporter After Epstein Bill Passes Overwhelmingly In House!Mr. President doesn’t seem too happy about it …“President Trump was filmed telling a female reporter “quiet, piggy” when she asked him about the Epstein files. The reporter questioned the president about emails released last week in which the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein wrote about his relationship with Trump and claimed he “knew about the girls”. ~ The TimesWill there ever be REAL justice for the Epstein victims?What are the broader implications if the Epstein criminal cartel?Take control of your retirement savings TODAY by diversifying into to self directed IRA f...
2025-11-212h 46The Shannon Joy PodcastTrump Says He’ll Import Foreign Workers To Make Chips * HHS Updates Website On Autism * LIVE With Tiffany Cianci On Predatory Private Equity & Incoming Pension Raid“I’m sorry” ~ Donald Trump to his MAGA base.President Trump says the U.S. will not be successful if we do not let people who invest billions bring in immigrants, announcing major effort to import foreign labor to teach Americans how to make computer chips.This is getting ridiculous, Crony Capitalism & Vulture Socialism are destroying American and we will discuss this and more today with Tiffany Cianci!
While it seems impossible to purge the parasites in Washington, DC we can still take control of our own health and attack the parasites in our bodi...
2025-11-211h 46Kudzu ProjectA Life of Service: My Conversation with Alan Yeck of the Veterans Healing FarmIn this special episode, I sit down with Alan Yeck, Director of the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River, N.C., to talk through a lifetime shaped by service. Alan shares stories from growing up in a military family, joining the United States Marine Corps, and serving at remote foreign service outposts around the world. We discuss his mission today as Director of the Veterans Healing Farm, and how his diverse experiences shape the work he’s doing for veterans and their families here in Western North Carolina. And how battling demons of his own helps others co...
2025-11-1759 minKudzu ProjectBack to Basics: Fiscal Fundamentals & the Future of WNC with Daniel AndreottaIn this episode of the Kudzu Project, I sit down with Daniel Andreotta of Integrity Financial Group to talk about where the economy really stands—nationally, regionally, and right here in Henderson County, NC. Daniel works every day with families, business owners, and local professionals, bringing a grounded perspective on how broader economic shifts are being felt close to home.We dig into the difference between chasing growth and growing with purpose. Daniel, a Henderson County native, talks about returning to core values: intention, discipline, and understanding why you’re building what you’re building before...
2025-11-1052 minKudzu ProjectFaith and Falling Towers: The Jeff Sokol 9/11 InterviewWhen the world changed on the morning of September 11th, 2001, Jeff Sokol says his life — and everything he thought he knew about the world around him — changed with it. In this gripping conversation, Jeff recounts his experience of surviving that fateful day, and the spiritual reckoning that ensued. What began as a story of survival became a lifelong struggle with faith, doubt, and the search for truth. His journey moves through chaos and clarity, belief and disbelief — a look at what happens when the unthinkable tests not just your life but your very soul.Support the sh...
2025-11-0347 minKudzu ProjectMissing But Not Forgotten: Major Bob Johnson & Henderson County’s MIA HeroesRetired Army Major Bob Johnson has made it his mission to ensure that Henderson County's Missing in Action servicemembers from World War II are never lost to time. In this powerful episode, we talk about VFW Post 5206’s efforts to honor and locate 13 local heroes still unaccounted for, including Marine Corps Private Luther Rhodes, who vanished in 1942 at Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. From deep historical research, to working with Senator Budd's office and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Bob brings the past into the present with purpose and heart. A conversation about sacrifice, remembrance, and a...
2025-10-2857 minKudzu ProjectTaking a Walk on Hendersonville's Wild Side: Sebastian Badger, Haunts of HendoIn the second installment of the Kudzu Project, host Nick Lucey sits down with Sebastian Badger of "Haunts of Hendo" for a walk through Hendersonville’s haunted history — from the eerie echoes of Piedmont Flight 22 to the mysterious Sunshine Lady and the town’s infamous triple homicide. Chills, legends, and local lore all come alive in this creepy convo.Support the showThe Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along...
2025-10-2033 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 528Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Evil 1 by Al Ewing, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Romulo Fajardo Jr. DC's Zatannic Panic by: Lyndon Radchenka, John McCrea, Mike Spicer Roberto Recchioni, Luigi Cavenago Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Inaki Azpiazu Alex Galer, Daniel Bayliss, Matt Herms Cavan Scott, Don Aguillo Andrew MacLean, Jordie Bellaire Rowan MacColl Callie Miller, Megan Huang Gotham Academy: First Year 1 by Brenden Fletcher, Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl, Marco Ferrari, Eva de la Cruz Justice League: The Omega Act Special by Joshua Williamson, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey Wayne Family Adventures Marvel Spider-Man Noir 1 by Erik Larsen, Andrea Broccardo...
2025-10-153h 12Kudzu ProjectListening & Learning in Henderson County, NC: Jay EgolfIn this first episode of the Kudzu Project, host Nick Lucey sits down with Jay Egolf, Henderson County Commissioner, business owner, and lifelong community advocate. Jay shares his journey from running Egolf Motors to serving the people of Henderson County — and what it means to balance economic growth with preserving the region’s small-town charm. They talk about the challenges and opportunities facing Western North Carolina, the importance of civic engagement, and why local leadership matters more than ever. Support the showThe Kudzu Project is produced by th...
2025-10-1359 min
VarsityWA PodcastVarsityWA Podcast: Friday night football reactions, Week 5VarsityWA reporter Todd Milles, rankings expert Matt Evans, of Evans Rankings, and retired state championship coach Eric Kurle recap scores and discuss this week’s biggest storylines in the Friday night edition of the VarsityWA Podcast.Plus, Squalicum coach Nick Lucey joins the show following a 24-21 win over two-time defending Class 2A champion Anacortes on Friday night.Special thanks to Portland-based band Edith & Axson for sharing the music played in this week's episode. Follow the band on Instagram @edithaxsonofficial.For more from VarsityWA, visit us on Substack (varsitywanews.com).
2025-10-0412 min
Stories in the CemeteryS6 E66 Mark of the Beast and other SymbolismThe Mark of the Beast, 666, The Devil, Satanism, Popular Mainstream Television. These are all part of a general stigma of “evil” things. So where did it all begin? What is portrayed with these stigmas and why?Dive in with Nick and Josh as they explore what mainstream media has produced as “evil” entities or concepts in our American culture. This episode was recorded long before the Warren’s home and guardianship of haunted items was transferred to comedian Matt Rife and ghost hunter, Elton Castee, but falls with perfect scheduling for following the media of what will h...
2025-08-011h 04
Beyond Money by Alpha WealthScaling Success: Lessons in Leadership and Growth with Pat LuceyIn this special episode of Beyond Money, the Alpha Wealth team welcomes entrepreneur and project management expert Pat Lucey to share his insights on building and scaling successful businesses. Pat, co-founder and former CEO of Aspira, led the company from a small, six-person Irish consultancy to an international firm with over 280 employees. With decades of experience in project management, technology, and business advisory services, Pat brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode.
Join hosts Nick Charalambous and Cliona O'Donoghue as they explore Pat’s entrepreneurial journey, his leadership experience, and the strategies he used to grow As...
2024-10-2521 min
Whatcom Preps PodcastWhatcom Preps Podcast Episode 268 - 2024 Squalicum Storm Football PreviewTyler Anderson and Ryland Spencer sit down to talk Squalicum Storm football. This team preview includes a roster breakdown and an interview with head coach Nick Lucey.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/whatcom-preps-podcast--4877233/support.
2024-09-0237 minWhatcom Preps PodcastWhatcom Preps Podcast Episode 183 - Squalicum Storm PreviewTyler Anderson and Ryland Spencer sit down for a preview of the 2023 Squalicum Storm football team. Squalicum lost some key pieces off last year's squad, but head coach Nick Lucey and the staff will have the Storm ready to go.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/whatcom-preps-podcast--4877233/support.
2023-08-2833 min
Cascadia Preps RadioWhatcom County Football Podcast: Episode 42 - Nick LuceyRyland Spencer (Cascadia Preps) and Tyler Anderson (Whatcom Preps) talk through Zoom with Squalicum Storm head coach Nick Lucey.
2020-10-1542 min
Product TalkEP90 - BetterUp Product Lead on Product CultureProduct Management professionals seldom set out on that career path, but most fall for the role very quickly. However, there's really no one set list of responsibilities for the position. What's the draw? This episode serves as a love letter to product and PMing. As part of our One is the Loneliest Number series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews BetterUp Product Lead, Nick Fassler, on product culture.
2020-03-0430 min
OnTheDLN.com Interviews & ShowsNick Lucey - Squalicum football coachSqualicum plays Arlington Friday, 9/7/18 and you can hear it online at www.OnTheDLN.com at 6:45pm. We talked with Storm coach Nick Lucey about their week 1 win over Redmond, the strong performance of his defense and preparing for Arlington.
For more check out www.OnTheDLN.com - The online home of The Doug Lange Network.
2018-09-0606 min
OnTheDLN.com Interviews & ShowsNick Lucey - Squalicum Football CoachThe #Squalicum football team is looking to get back to the postseason. The Doug Lange Network spoke with #Storm coach Nick Lucey about the growth of his still-young team, running downhill with a stingy defense, and his squad asking next level questions.
For more check out www.OnTheDLN.com - the online home of The Doug Lange Network.
2018-08-2506 min
ErgasiaErgasia Digest #6 - 18.3.18In this edition of Ergasia Digest, we examine ongoing moves in the US to destroy the ability of labour unions to collectively bargain, the consequences of so-called "crypto-colonialism", the state of Australian workplace culture, and what happens when unions and governments support workplace agreements that have potentially negative human rights implications. Through it all, we'll pose the question: whose interest is being served - the network of human digniy Christianity understands as covenantal relationship, or the dehumanising powers of political and institutional prerogative?
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2018-03-1815 min
Bound Off Short Story PodcastBound Off Short Story Podcast - Issue 31 - August 2008Every August we go on holiday. For this edition, here are some hidden gems from the 2006 podcasts. Stories by Elizabeth Ellen, Brenda C. Wilson, Nick Antosca, Craig Terlson, Tomi Shaw, Beverly C. Lucey, and Amelia Gray. Visit Boundoff.com for additional details. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boundoff.substack.com
2008-08-1543 min
Bound Off Short Story PodcastBound Off Short Story Podcast - Issue 31 - August 2008Every August we go on holiday. For this edition, here are some hidden gems from the 2006 podcasts. Stories by Elizabeth Ellen, Brenda C. Wilson, Nick Antosca, Craig Terlson, Tomi Shaw, Beverly C. Lucey, and Amelia Gray. Visit Boundoff.com for additional details.
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