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Part of the ExperienceChad Smith"Then I Realized I Hate This" — In this episode, we sit down with Chad Smith to hear the remarkable story of how a health crisis, a cross-country move, and a leap of faith led him from Vermont and Boston to Oxford. Chad opens up about his wife’s life-saving transplant, his decades of experience in design and construction, and how he’s found new purpose in a small town through disc golf, community, and creativity. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and deeply human conversation about change, support, and starting over.2025-07-071h 14Part of the ExperienceTommy Sellers"I Made These Awesome Chrome Fangs" — Tommy joins us in the studio to reflect on a remarkable journey that took him and his family from coast to coast in the aftermath of the Covid era. He shares vivid stories from his days in the early ’90s music scene with his band As Yet Untitled, delves into his dental career, and recounts some wild celebrity encounters—like crafting fangs for Al Jourgensen. From band practice in Sacramento to life next to an alpaca ranch in the mountains, this episode is a ride through unexpected turns and unforgettable tales.2025-05-281h 15Part of the ExperienceJoe Norris"I’m Just Gonna Live Here on This Boat Forever" — With fire season ramping up, Joe joins Russell and Chad to share the origin story of Ember Flash Aerospace—the groundbreaking company he co-founded that's changing the game in climate disaster response. He reflects on his winding journey across multiple states (and even life aboard a boat) before finally settling in Oxford. Along the way, the conversation drifts into fire response tech, the potential of AI, and a shared appreciation for Waterworld. Joe also recounts the time he scaled a water tower, while the crew dives into topics like being proudly...2025-04-241h 48Part of the ExperienceRussell & Chad (#1)"Just Imagine if People Were Pets" — Russell and Chad settle into the studio for their first podcast without a guest. They kick things off with a lighthearted chat about pets before touching on a range of topics, from poison ivy and stitches to Native American culture and mountain men. Chad shares his journey to Oxford, and the two of them reminisce about what brought them to the Oxford Disc Golf Club. They dive into their shared love for disc golf, highlight Russell's recent tournament win, and wrap up with a reflective look at the podcast approaching its one-year anniversary.2025-04-0452 minPart of the ExperienceGiovanni Ford"I'm A Logistics Guy" — Giovanni joins Russell and Chad in the studio to reflect on his remarkable 30-year career spanning two branches of the military and law enforcement. From his roots in Delaware to his current internship with the city of Oxford, he shares insights from his journey—highlighting the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and his admiration for his wife, Pat, Oxford's police chief.2025-02-111h 10Part of the ExperienceRon Riley"I‘ll Tell You Another Band I Can‘t Stand" — Ron returns to the studio to chat about his music podcast, Stuck in Rotation, and his session series spotlighting bands from North Carolina’s vibrant music scene. Russell and Ron reminisce about their shared experiences in the industry, swapping stories about everything from failed stage dives to hardcore fans in the pit. The guys also discuss their involvement in planning the Next Door Music Festival, share their least favorite mainstream bands, and unite in their mutual distaste for jam bands like The Grateful Dead.2025-01-201h 13Part of the ExperienceJeremy Collins"You Will Look at Me, Sidestep, and Run As Hard as You Can Into a Fence" — In this seasonally-inspired episode, Jeremy joins the podcast to share his journey as the owner of PAC Whitetails, a thriving deer farm in Oxford. From his roots in Virginia to his career as an electrical engineer, Jeremy dives into his path of professional growth and his passion for wildlife. Along the way, we explore hilarious stories of encounters with deer and goats, thoughts on live car races, growing gardens, and getting electrocuted. 2024-12-231h 15Part of the ExperienceDylan Lawson"Can I Be the Little Spoon" — Dylan joins us at Next Door Studio to chat about his adventures working events and festivals for Tobacco Wood Brewing, all while poking fun at Russell's trash opinions. The conversation explores their passion for skateboarding and sports, diving into the highs and lows of playing, spectating, and dealing with the aches of getting older. Other highlights include prank phone call shenanigans and Dylan taking the ice dressed as a farm animal during a Hurricanes game intermission.2024-11-201h 05Part of the ExperienceDoug Logan"The Only Agency Responsible for Everything and in Charge of No One" — As Western North Carolina continues to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, this episode takes a thoughtful, reflective tone. Doug, a seasoned professional with over 30 years in emergency services, joins us to share his journey and insights. He delves into the history, evolution, and critical phases of emergency management, weaving in personal stories from his tenure as an Emergency Management Director. Paired with Russell’s recent experiences as a volunteer on the ground, this conversation promises to be both informative and impactful, shedding light on the...2024-11-081h 32Part of the ExperienceRyan Turner"I Would Load Up With 15 Different Beers" — Ryan stops by the studio to dive into everything beer-related, including the upcoming Oxford Beer Festival. From serving craft brews at The Hub on Main to organizing the festival, Ryan shares insights on breweries, craft beer culture, and events in the NC brewing scene. The pod also touches on the Hot Sauce Festival, Julia Stovall's lasting impact, The Hub’s up-upstairs, and David’s impressive mustache.
2024-10-2259 minPart of the ExperienceStephani Swartwood"I Was One of Those Creepy Little Kids" — In the spirit of the season, the podcast takes a spooky turn as Stefani shares stories of ghostly encounters from her childhood. From witchcraft to Ouija boards, the conversation delves into a bit of everything related to the unseen—culminating in a chilling experience Russell recounts after discovering a hidden room at a friend's house. Other topics include music, movies, and... microfiche.
2024-10-101h 13Part of the ExperienceAnna Housman"I'm Channeling Patrick Swayze" – Anna reflects on her path to pottery and the launch of her own studio, sharing the process and vision for her new space, 'Sanctum,' opening in downtown Oxford. She also discusses the good and bad that come with growing cities. The episode wraps up with stories from Chapel Hill, including Anna's koozie side hustle.2024-09-231h 10Part of the ExperienceKelly Marable"I Feed Them Every Week" — Kelly recalls the path that led to the creation of his brand and business, BigFoot BBQ. He provides insights into his process and preparation, discussing the approach and mindset he carries in life beyond whole hog BBQ. The pod covers his experience as a Marine, his Kountry Boy King rap projects, and a pile of shingles.
2024-08-301h 09Part of the ExperienceMandy Harris"It Is A Cute Spicy Book" — Mandy stops by and talks about the career path that included stops at a pharmaceutical company and teaching Biology, before transitioning to book sales and opening Angle Wings Bookstore. An unhinged door and blue aliens finding romance become the topic when the conversation shifts to Mandy's spicy book club and its relationship with slander in politics.2024-08-161h 11Part of the ExperienceSavannah Hampton"He Was My Waiter at Ruby Tuesday" — Savannah graciously drops by and recounts how a few of her life changing events fell into place. Topics include her career as a dental hygienist, starting a family, and becoming a yoga instructor. The conversation also veers into stories of teeth, our first cell phones, and having or not having kids.2024-08-031h 17Part of the ExperienceCurtis Pugh & Ron Riley"Young Joe Is Like 73" — Curtis and Ron stop by the studio to talk about the retail space of 'She Chose Down' and 'OX4D Music'. They cover a variety of music and media topics before discussing their joint 'Next Door Music Festival' project and the game of Crokinole.2024-07-231h 06Part of the ExperienceAshley Cohn"You Don't Want Any Wee Woo Wagon" — Ashley recounts a restaurant journey that started at and ultimately led her back to Randy's Pizza. She details her encounter with a customer and his live chicken, then chats with the guys about coffee and life in Oxford.2024-06-2851 minPart of the ExperienceNathan Sisco"I Mailed a Video to a Bunch of Schools" — Nathan joins the pod to discuss the running path that took him from New Jersey to North Carolina. He also shares stories and lessons learned from managing restaurants to his current role in customer success.2024-06-1451 min
Part of the ExperienceQuentin Sidney – "Q""You Can't Have the Mahogany Sauce" — Q talks about returning to Oxford after college and his journey from Milano's to Tobacco Wood with stories from the stops along the way. 2024-05-2150 min
Outstanding YearsThe Guess Who - Humpty's Blues - American Woman Epilogue (1970)Woke up late this morning
Found out my people gone away from me
(Nobody anywhere I looked)
Woke up late one morning
Found out my people gone away
Spinning ‘round in circles
Oh how I hate to be alone
(It's no good)
Looking all around me
Trying to find out where ev'rybody's gone
(Can't find anybody)
Looking all around me
Trying to find out where the Hell ev'rybody's gone
(Can't find anybody now)
Spinning ‘round in circles
Oh how I hate to be alone
(Can't stand being all alone)
If I could have been a carpenter
Could have run around looking...2014-01-0106 min