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The Kudzu Project podcast shares real stories from Western North Carolina, Appalachia, and beyond — amplifying local voices, uncommon experiences, and the forces shaping our communities.

09/14/2026

It's Not the Destination: Marilyn Ball on the Journeys That Shape Us

Travel is about more than the places we visit. It's about the people we meet, the experiences we carry with us, and the ways in which a journey changes how we see the world around us, literally and figuratively. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick talks with Marilyn Ball, host of the Speaking of Travel podcast. Together, they reflect on their own adventures and explore why travel is such a formative part of our lives. Because in the end, it's not really about the destination ... it's about the journey ... and who we become along the way. For more information about the Speaking of Travel podcast, visit https://speakingoftravel.net.

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/32gAmVt2oWdBzuqAzwVRsv?si=pFqwOtM0QpOryuLKCKgL4A

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-the-destination-marilyn-ball-on-the-journeys/id1845893502?i=1000789512535

The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

09/08/2026

More Than a Mill Town: Mayor Zeb Smathers and the Future of Canton, NC

Few communities have been tested like Canton, North Carolina. In just a few short years, the mountain town endured the shuttering of its century-old paper mill, devastating floods, and the widespread destruction brought on by Hurricane Helene. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with Mayor Zeb Smathers to talk about this Appalachian town's crisis, resilience, community identity, and the grave task of building a future beyond the mill.

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/332B4cZ8DY9dRLsVOGr1Mz?si=7ca9f77406834c39

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-mill-town-mayor-zeb-smathers-and/id1845893502?i=1000788423678

The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

08/27/2026

The Historic Henderson County, NC Courthouse in Downtown Hendersonville, NC, glows pink in memory of Dolly Parton ... a touching tribute to a woman of humble beginnings whose music, showmanship, humor, and philanthropy touched countless lives here in Southern Appalachia and around the globe.

📸 Photos by Nick Lucey, LuceyAgency.

08/24/2026

The Farmer Who's Fighting Flock: Austin Rhodes on Privacy, Surveillance and Taking a Stand

Austin Rhodes says he never expected to lead a movement. But the Edneyville, NC berry farmer and beekeeper has found himself at the center of the growing local debate over Flock camera systems in Henderson County, NC. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Austin tells Nick why he believes the surveillance systems raise serious questions about government overreach, privacy, and personal freedoms. He shares what drew him to the cause, what he has learned along the way, and why he is urging local residents and elected leaders to reconsider the use of Flock systems.

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZooYjMK86syXLBmOp0NHl?si=KRSqYikdRHunOKDLEafKBA

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-farmer-whos-fighting-flock-austin-rhodes-on/id1845893502?i=1000785440594

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio). The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

08/11/2026

I’ve had the privilege of accompanying the Blue Ridge Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., and I can tell you firsthand: it is an amazing experience and an incredible organization. Blue Ridge Honor Flight’s 20th Anniversary Flight is Saturday, September 26, and there is still an opportunity for eligible veterans to be aboard. Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and May 7, 1975, and have never participated in an Honor Flight, are encouraged to apply right away.

Please share this post and help us reach veterans throughout Western North Carolina who deserve this unforgettable day of recognition and gratitude.

Apply here: https://www.blueridgehonorflight.com/apply/veteran/

08/10/2026

Jerry Smith has spent much of his life serving Hendersonville, North Carolina ... from teaching and coaching generations of students to representing the community for 14 years on City Council, including a term as mayor pro tem. Now, the longtime public servant and lawyer is making his case to become Hendersonville's next mayor. Jerry joins Nick to discuss the lessons he carried from the classrooms, sidelines, and courtrooms into City Hall, what he learned during his years on City Council, and his vision for Hendersonville's future.

For more information about Jerry Smith for Mayor 2026's campaign, visit https://jerrysmithformayor.com/

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/099pmWnSik3qtM2Zp9WFCb?si=dkBCYfvnTEeT4mr6V7WxUA

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-coach-to-counsel-to-candidate-jerry-smith-makes/id1845893502?i=1000781904931

The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

08/03/2026

For the past six-plus years, Mike Andress has helped unearth the stories that make Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian Mountains so unique. As host of the Exploration Local podcast, he has taken listeners into mountain towns, along winding trails and rivers, and into conversations with the folks whose lives and missions are deeply rooted in this region. Mike joins Nick to talk about how the podcast began, what he has learned after cranking out scores of episodes, and why some of the best stories and adventures can be found within a short radius of home.

For more information about the Exploration Local podcast, visit https://www.podpage.com/exploration-local/

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/37ZOjeXBgyB9U5vZTEVgV1?si=439e3030f0f44971

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-passport-required-mike-andress-and-the/id1845893502?i=1000779646976

The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

07/27/2026

Originally from Austin, Texas, Jason Livengood now calls Asheville, N.C., home, and works with AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, helping businesses reach local audiences through WLOS ABC 13 and an evolving mix of television, streaming, and digital media.

In this episode, Jason joins Nick for a wide-ranging conversation about life, happiness, and his belief that we shouldn’t postpone joy. They also explore the changing television landscape, whether traditional TV is losing its relevance, and why Jason believes it still offers businesses a powerful—and often more affordable than expected—way to connect with customers.

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xd8FQZ2yPS3HHpaVy6sKi?si=sywQB3d8Qjy1tkdERiAoGg

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-postpone-joy-jason-livengood-on-life-happiness/id1845893502?i=1000778509690

The Kudzu Project is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

07/20/2026

What can a Nobel Prize-winning economist teach us about the future of business? Quite a lot ... especially as artificial intelligence begins reshaping the way we work.

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Canadian-born economist Peter Howitt for the Kudzu Project podcast. Howitt won the Nobel Prize for his work on "Creative Destruction," the idea that economic growth occurs when new technologies, products, and ways of doing things replace the old. Few ideas feel more apropos today.

AI is already changing how businesses operate, create, and compete. Some business models and career paths will evolve. Others will certainly disappear. And entirely new opportunities will emerge. But is this good or bad? The lesson of Creative Destruction isn't that we should fear change or blindly embrace every new tech. It's that businesses, and the people who help operate them, must be willing to adapt.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GFdiDkVY2pOM4YQr5MYLy?si=62666375172f4ef7

Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-destruction-nobel-laureate-peter-howitt-on/id1845893502?i=1000777522374

The Kudzu Project podcast is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

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07/13/2026

Can a Political Outsider Change City Hall? Jeff Groh Thinks So.

Jeff Groh has never held elected office, yet he believes that's exactly what Hendersonville needs. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with the City Council candidate to discuss why he's entering local politics after a career in engineering, technology, and small business ownership. Groh shares his thoughts on limited government, fiscal responsibility, local business, public safety, and preserving Hendersonville's character as the community grows.

To learn more about Jeff Groh's campaign, visit https://www.groh4council.com.

Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AHaX44RN1qXMGXI00qCck?si=d5cf6d80be234a7b

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-a-political-outsider-change-city-hall-jeff-groh/id1845893502?i=1000776598809

The Kudzu Project podcast is powered by the LuceyAgency, a full-service marketing firm based in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

Jeff Groh for Hendersonville City Council

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