The MESH

06/05/2026

Writer, director, & YouTube creator Kane Parsons got an early 21st birthday present with the opening weekend of his first feature film BACKROOMS bringing in 82 million dollars making him the youngest filmmaker ever to hit number one at the box office. We've got a review plus a round of Trailer Tapas.

06/04/2026

Chigger Willard reflects on barbecue with dad and the barbecue chicken beginnings that his father sparked by passing along passions for live-fire cooking, food, vegetable gardening and so much more. Chigger offers a short recap of their last meal together from The Crazy Pig in Davidson. Find out about the food, the local business ownership, and the construction challenges preventing patrons from visiting downtown Davidson businesses like .
Don’t miss Chigger’s tribute to the life of his father, Albert Willard, 84, who dedicated himself to serving his God, providing for his family, and achieving a positive impact in the world around him. Listen here: https://themesh.tv/podcast/the-low-slow-barbecue-show/episode/barbecue-with-dad-early-embers-to-the-crazy-pig

This episode of The is sponsored by which invites you to celebrate barbecue summer 2026 today when you visit a locally owned barbecue business.

06/03/2026

June is here and so is a very special guest — , retired Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and pilgrimage leader. Amy and Karla just returned from walking the Camino de Santiago in Portugal, and this month they are unpacking all of it — the walking, the transformation, the unexpected, and the mess in between. In this first episode, Karla shares what a pilgrimage actually is, why you don't have to be religious to go on one, and how taking or leading dozen pilgrimages across the world — from the John Muir Trail to the Holy Land to the coast of Portugal — changed the way she sees everything. Spoiler: she now sees all of life as a pilgrimage, and after this episode, you might too. Listen in here: https://themesh.tv/podcast/healthy-af/episode/all-of-life-is-a-pilgrimage-a-conversation-with-karla-woggon

06/02/2026

The Mandalorian and Grogu have made the lightspeed jump from the small to big screen with a new addition to the Star Wars cinematic universe. We've got a review of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, a round of Trailer Tapas, and a recommendation of a film you can watch from the comfort of your couch - all on this episode.
THIS IS THE WAY... to listen: https://themesh.tv/podcast/footcandle-films/episode/the-mandalorian-and-grogu

05/28/2026

Kathleen Madigan's Pubcast: Episode 275

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Park American Blonde Ale from Tennessee Brew Works . She reviews her Memorial Day weekend in rainy...

05/27/2026

Charlotte-based food journalist Kathleen Purvis shares her backstory in barbecue and food journalism, reveals opinions about the food scene, and introduces The Food Section bureau dedicated to the . Find out how she got into and what’s kept her in the business since her start at 17.

Charlotte-based food journalist Kathleen Purvis (https://www.oursta...

05/21/2026

You know that thing you've been meaning to deal with? The habit, the relationship, the health issue, the job — the one where you keep saying "someday" or "when...

05/15/2026

On this episode of Big Fan, Chad and Hank welcome Camden Tucker for their annual summer blockbuster movie extravaganza. The guys break down the summer movie season from three very different perspectives: the movie novice, the casual movie lover, and the full-blown movie aficionado. They cover the new Michael Jackson biopic, Project Hail Mary, Star Wars, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man, The Odyssey, scary movies, animated favorites, and why the theater experience still matters. Plus, they mix in Hickory High playoff talk, John Smoltz stories, local sports updates, graduation season, and plenty of classic Big Fan side conversations.

On this episode of Big Fan, Chad and Hank welcome Camden Tucker for their annual summer blockbuster movie extravaganza. The guys break down the summer movie...

05/13/2026

Director Kyle Balda, known for animated work like MINIONS & DESPICABLE ME 3, makes his first foray into the pasture of live action & CGI talking animals with THE SHEEP DETECTIVES starring Hugh Jackman and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, and Regina Hall. We've got a review plus some Trailer Tapas, & a recommendation of a film you might have missed.

Director Kyle Balda, known for animated work like MINIONS & DESPICABLE ME 3, makes his first foray into the pasture of live action & CGI talking animals...

05/06/2026

In this episode of Conquer Your Past and Step Into Your Future, Jennifer Bandy is joined by Johanna, Lindi, and Liz for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the important role of equine specialists in mental health and learning. Together, they explore how horses communicate through body language, why safety and self-regulation matter in every session, and how equine specialists help create space for healing, connection, and trust.

In this episode of Conquer Your Past and Step Into Your Future , Jennifer Bandy is joined by Johanna, Lindi, and Liz for a behind-the-scenes conversation about...