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What's Up Wilmington49: Q+A with Roz and Aly - Where Should I Live in Wilmington?We're answering a few of the most common questions we get in our Instagram DMs. Lots of you are asking what to do during your bachelorette weekend in Wilmington. But even more of you are asking where in Wilmington you should live? What are the best areas of town? We're diving into the questions and giving you our honest answers. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-10-0819 minWhat's Up Wilmington48: New Spots in Wilmington You Need to VisitWe're covering some new spots in Wilmington that have opened in the past few months that should be on your list. From late night dessert spots to a new neighborhood bar and hang out, you'll want to check them out. Whether you're a longtime local looking for a new spot or new to Wilmington and searching for your new favorite to call your own - put these on the list. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-09-2421 minWhat's Up Wilmington47: Behind the Scenes of Social Coffee SupplyWe're sitting down with the co-owner of one of our favorite local coffee shops, Social Coffee Supply! Hear the origin story of Social, the road bumps to opening day, why their merch is just so cool and stay up to date on the fun events they have planned! Learn about the culture that Rachel and Gio have cultivated at the cafes - no wonder it's one of our favorite spots. Follow Social Coffee Supply on Instagram: @socialcoffeesupply For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-09-1035 minWhat's Up Wilmington46: Best of Wilmington - Hot TakesThe Best of Wilmington list is out and we're chatting about the local spots that made the list - and some who should have. Every year folks get to vote for who they think is best of Wilmington in 182 categories including shopping, dining, attractions and more. Find the full Best of Wilmington list from Wilmington magazine here. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-08-2740 minWhat's Up Wilmington45: Our Summer 2024 Wilmington Bucket ListLet's chat about all the things we're doing, have done and want to do this summer. Ranging from putt putt golf to night time LED paddle boarding and finding cocktails and mocktails to knock our socks off - we're sharing all of the things that made it onto our bucket list this summer. It's a great place to get ideas for the weekend or if your visiting and looking for something fun to do!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-07-1648 minWhat's Up Wilmington44: Quick Weekend Getaway - What We Did in RaleighLet's chat mini vacations! Raleigh is the perfect spot if you're looking for a day trip or a quick mini vacay. It's 2 hours from Wilmington and there's lots to do! We ventured to Raleigh earlier in June and stayed at the gorgeous Heights House - a boutique hotel near downtown Raleigh. We share our take on the hotel and the details on what we did while we were in town. Find out more:@heightshousencFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-07-0245 minWhat's Up Wilmington43: Sharks, Sting Rays and Rip Tides, oh my! Ocean Safety with WB Ocean Rescue Captain Sam ProffittEver wonder what do you if you get caught in a rip tide? Think you know what to do when you see lightning at the beach? Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Captain Sam Proffitt sits down with us to talk all things ocean safety. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue has 90+ guards and want to ensure swimmer and beach goer safety. Before you head to the beach this summer, brush up on all the tips and ways to keep yourself and your family safe on the beach and in the water. Helpful links:Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue2024-06-0335 minWhat's Up Wilmington42: Revisiting The Summer I Turned Pretty Filming LocationsIn celebration of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty returning to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach aka "Cousins Beach," to film season three, we are revisiting a past What's Up Wilmington podcast episode. We deep dive into some of the filming spots for season one and season two and talk team Bonrad or team Jelly! Can you recognize the filming locales? This episode will put you in the mood for a TSITP rewatch in preparation for Season 3!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-05-2131 minWhat's Up Wilmington41: Our 10 Favorite Spring Things to Do in WilmingtonSpring has sprung and we're chatting all about our top 10 favorite things to do this spring. Enjoy spending time outdoors and at our favorite local spots before tourist season. From brunches to parks and pickleball - you'll want to bookmark these!Some of the spots mentioned in the ep:@brittsdonutscb@airliegardens@theeaglesdare@yogasaltwilmington@seaturtlehospital@lewisnurseryandfarms@riverfrontfarmers@thevinewilmington@ironcladgolf@truebluebutcherand_tableFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-05-0740 minWhat's Up Wilmington40: Cheers to One Year! Lessons Learned, Favorite Moments and What's NextIt's been a whole year and 40 episodes! Thank you for listening and for following along on our adventure of What's Up Wilmington - the Podcast. One year ago we launched the podcast and today we're sharing our favorite memories and lessons learns from the past year! We can't wait for another great year together. Thank you for listening and for your support!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-04-2442 minWhat's Up Wilmington39: Weekend Recap + Summer Concert Line Ups: What We Thought of T-Pain, Garden Party and MoreWe're sharing our favorite moments! Last weekend we got a little unhinged. The millennials were out in full force at Azalea Festival singing "Buy You a Drank" at the top of our lungs at the T-Pain concert and leaving it all out on the dance floor at Garden Party. Let's recap the fun, shall we? We also dive into this summer's concert line up at Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and chat about our favorite upcoming shows.For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-04-0947 minWhat's Up Wilmington38: All Things Azalea Festival from a Local and a Peak into the Historic Home TourJoin us on today for a special podcast episode with a guest co-host Amanda Hofmann from WilmingtonMom. Amanda and Aly get the low down on all things Azalea Festival. Azalea Festival is an honored springtime tradition in Wilmington that includes the Queens Coronation, Garden Party, Street Festival, Concerts and so much more. Today's guest, Annie Anthony, CEO of the Cape Fear Volunteer Center shares her favorite Azalea Festival events and how you can get involved. www.capefearvolunteercenter.orgOur second guest is Travis Gilbert, the Executive Director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Travis...2024-03-261h 12What's Up Wilmington37: Visiting Wilmington - Our Guide to Things You Have to Do and SeeIt's that time! Spring has sprung and whether you are planning a weekend trip or a full on vacation to Wilmington, we're covering the different areas to explore and things to do. We believe that Wilmington has a little something for everyone - from the rich history downtown to the gorgeous lush public gardens, and the James Beard nominated chefs, we're giving you plenty of suggestions to make your time in Wilmington one to remember. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-03-1254 minWhat's Up Wilmington37: Visiting Wilmington - Our List of Things to DoIt's about that time! Spring has sprung, and whether you are planning a short weekend trip, spring break or a vacation - we're chatting all about the things you need to know that make Wilmington great! We cover things to do outside, concerts, food and more.For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmingtonFind us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington2024-03-1254 minWhat's Up Wilmington36: A Local Foodie's Dream Come True - Feast Wilmington Food FestivalAttention local foodies, spend three days tasting and sipping at Wilmington's only food festival dedicated to local restaurants, chefs and breweries - Feast Wilmington held on May 22-24. Jessica Maurer, Feast Wilmington Director joins us to share all the details of this three-day foodie event. Events like Brunch Elevated, Pier Party and the popular Craft +Cuisine will make this festival THE must-attend festival of the year in Wilmington. Get your tickets here Join the fun on Instagram: @feastwilmingtonFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-02-2734 minWhat's Up Wilmington35: Q+A with Roz and Aly! Our origin story.Get to know Roz and Aly. We love to sit down and interview local business owners but today we're getting to know each other a little better. We chat about how we met and became friends, why we started the podcast, our college years and more! We talk about our favorite Districts in Wilmington and end with a rapid fire Q+A!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-02-1347 minWhat's Up Wilmington34: Chatting Yoga, Podcasts and Self Acceptance with Macy ColeIn today's episode we sit down with Macy Cole, co-owner of E-Motion Studio and podcast host of Journey Home. We dig into personal experiences, talk perfectionism and burnout and how we can eventually find our way home. Macy shares her journey from a college athlete to studio owner and what it took to scale a local yoga studio to 450 members and what happens when you lead with true authenticity. In her new podcast, Journey Home, Macy interviews folks to learn all about their life journey and to give hope to those who might be a little lost al...2024-01-3049 minWhat's Up Wilmington33: Feeling Your Best in 2024 with Stefanie Roback of Arise Counseling and TherapyIn today's episode we explore how feel your best as we kick off a new year. We chat with licensed mental health therapist and owner of Arise Counseling and Therapy, Stefanie Roback, LCSW, LCAS. In this episode, we're tackling the topic of mental health and how to feel our best in 2024. Stefanie helps us focus on how to kick off the new year with our well-being at the forefront. We'll chat aboutSetting realistic and achievable goals and how to check in to avoid aimless driftingIdentifying when it might be a good time to seek out a...2024-01-1656 minWhat's Up Wilmington32: One Tree Hill Cast Member InterviewsWe have a unique and exciting episode today. A little retrospect on our time with the cast of One Tree Hill at the latest Friends With Benefit Charity event in November. We go behind the scenes with some noteable cast members and learn about their favorite places in Wilmington and what they love most about coming back together after 20 years on One Tree Hill!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2024-01-0238 minWhat's Up Wilmington31: A Fun Foodie Convo with Dailey Dines TogetherWant to know the scoop on the most popular restaurants in Wilmington? How about finding those local hidden gems? Get into all things local food (and small business) with us in this episode. We sit down and chat with our friends Abbi and Bert Dailey, local food bloggers who are documenting their favorite restaurants in and around Wilmington, NC. We get to hear their take on best coffee shops, ideal spot for a date night and favorite spots to bring friends who are visiting. Follow them on Instagram: @daileydinestogetherFor more follow along...2023-12-1955 minWhat's Up Wilmington30: Wilmington Gift GuideIt's that time of year - we're buying gifts for friends, family, kids, coworkers and more. We've got the ultimate local gift guide to everything you'd want in Wilmington and where you should be shopping. There are so many places to get unique holiday gifts - we're covering gift suggestions for everyone on your list. Today's podcast was recorded at the Elevate Coworking Video + Podcast StudioFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-12-0540 minWhat's Up Wilmington29: Our Favorite Local and Personal Holiday TraditionsIn today's epsiode we cover all the things you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Wilmington. Whether you love holiday lights, shopping local markets, or festive events, we think you'll find something to get you feeling all warm and glowy inside. At the end, we're announcing two exciting local collaborations we're kicking off that you won't want to miss out on! If you're loving this podcast, please leave us a review. True Blue Home for the Holidays Box - use code whatsupwilm for $10 offTreasures and Martini Event - use code whatsupwilm for a...2023-11-2142 minWhat's Up Wilmington28: Exploring the Cargo DistrictToday we're talking about one of the coolest spots in Wilmington - Cargo District. We explore the quirky local shops where you can find unique gifts and locally made goods. We share our favorite places to eat and give you the down low on the best burgers, good drinks, coffee and more! Follow Cargo District on Instagram: @thecargodistrictFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-11-1440 minWhat's Up Wilmington27: HGTV Star Karen E Laine Talks Good Bones and Her Next Project in WilmingtonWe are thrilled to have Karen E Laine in the studio to chat all things unscripted TV. She shares about her time on the HGTV Series, Good Bones - a series where Karen and her daughter, Mina Starsiak set out to revitalize their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time. We laugh about the weird and gross things they found in those houses and what she has planned for her next project in Wilmington, NC. Follow Karen on Instagram: @kelaine217For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-10-3147 minWhat's Up Wilmington26: Tips for Practicing Self Care in WilmingtonIn this episode we chat about our favorites ways to re-set when we're feeling stressed. When life gets busy we're finding practical, helpful and even some indulgent ways to get back to feeling good. We're sharing our tips for practicing self care in Wilmington. From therapy to massages, facials, spending time outside and meal prepping, we hope it helps you if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-10-2437 minWhat's Up Wilmington25: Top 10 Fall Things to Do in WilmingtonJoin us as we cover our Top 10 list of things to do this fall in Wilmington. We are sharing our favorites from ghost walks to spooky movie nights and the best festivals in the area, you'll want to save these for when you are feeling like getting into the Fall mood. STAY TUNED for two bonus fall funtivities at the end!Helpful Links from the Episode:Ghost Walk in Old WilmingtonGhost Hunt on the USS North CarolinaBiggers MarketCarolina Beach Pier Northwest Land and CattleA Holiday in W...2023-10-1744 minWhat's Up Wilmington24: Podcast Pep Talk with Tyler and Chris, hosts of the Whiskey + Wisdom podcastIn today's episode we sit down with Tyler and Chris, the hosts of the Wilmington-based Whiskey and Wisdom podcast and founders of The Cargo District studios. Ever wonder what it takes to start a podcast? Tyler and Chris chat about how they started their podcast, how they are making podcasting and audio/video recording accessible for the Wilmington community - and why it's always important to keep one of the co-hosts in the dark. Find their podcast: @whiskey.and.wisdomAnd check out the recording studio: @cargodistrictstudiosFor more follow along on Instagram at...2023-10-1042 minWhat's Up Wilmington23: How to Meet the Cast of One Tree Hill at Local Charity Events with Rae Agostino, Founder of Friends With BenefitToday to usher in Season 2, we welcome back one of our most popular guests from Season 1 - Rae Agostino. Rae chats all things One Tree Hill and Friends with Benefit charity events. With the upcoming Holiday in Wilmington weekend - aka Friendsgiving and the charity basketball game that went viral on ESPN - we're giving you the details on how you can be a part of the fun. We also talk about how Rae and Friends with Benefit charity events are abiding by the SAG strike regulations while still bringing exciting events to Wilmington. Find...2023-10-0338 minWhat's Up Wilmington22: We launched a podcast! Season One Crash Course with Roz and Aly.Y'all. Season one was a blast. We talked about everything from ice cream treasure hunts, drinking beer in Leland, the best Airbnbs in Wilmington and how to survive your first hurricane season in North Carolina. We are so grateful to have you along on this journey. Thank you for supporting us on this podcast adventure. Thank you to all of our amazing guests. Consider this your Season One crash course. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-09-2653 minWhat's Up Wilmington21: Come Play: Founder and CEO of Recess, Bevin Prince on Life, Resiliency and Taking ChancesYou might recognize her from One Tree Hill, or from her heart pumping spin classes, at her studio, Recess by Bevin Prince. Trust us, you won't want to miss this heartfelt look at Bevin's story and hear how she tackles any challenge and opportunity that comes her way. You'll walk away motivated and ready to join her for a spin class that might just change your outlook on life. Find out more about Recess by Bevin Prince:On Instagram: @recessbybevinprincewww.recessbybevinprince.comFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-09-1244 minWhat's Up Wilmington20: 10 Ways to Stay Active in WilmingtonThe weather is cooling down and it's the perfect time to get outside! We have a special guest in the studio today helping us cover the Top 10 Ways to Stay Active in Wilmington. Bonus - alot of these are free and are great ways to meet other people in Wilmington! Helpful links:Captain Bills - VolleyballCape Fear Pickleball River to Sea Bikeway Trailo2 FitnessFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington2023-09-0441 minWhat's Up Wilmington19: Hurricane Season, What You Should KnowWe're officially in hurricane season in North Carolina. This week we're covering things you should know and how to get prepared. Hurricanes bring heavy rains and strong winds but there are ways to get in check before the storm even makes landfall. Be sure to check out the resources below:National Hurricane CenterCDC Guide to Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical StormApps:Hurricane AppInstagram:WECTCity of WilmingtonLocal's Tip:BlueSurf Restaurants is one of our favorite local spots. With two locations...2023-08-2936 minWhat's Up Wilmington18: On Air with Michaela Batten, Radio Show Host, Podcaster, and EntrepreneurToday's episode is part of a double feature! This week we're packed full on fun as we sit down in the studio with Michaela Batten. Michaela is the co-host of a popular morning radio show and wears many many hats including being a mom of two boys, a podcaster and local entrepreneur. AND her latest endeavor takes her into the world of moonshine. As part of our double feature, we're swapping roles and joining Michaela Thursday, August 24th on her podcast, The Path of Least Expectance. Find all things Michaela here:Instagram: ☕️ @bespok...2023-08-2244 minWhat's Up Wilmington17. Conversations with Colby Byrd, Creative Director and Owner of Shelton MetalThis week we have a very special guest, Creative Director, Founder and Owner of Shelton Metal, Colby Byrd. Colby is an artist who has been a staple on the Wilmington scene for 10 years. We dive in to an intimate conversation with Colby about his travels to Italy that inspired his signature look, Milan Fashion Week, finding community and why he still loves to call Wilmington home. Find all things Shelton Metal:on Instagram: @sheltonmetalor online: www.sheltonmetal.comSPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE for our podcast listeners:use code: WH...2023-08-1550 min