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09/26/2025

In this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy welcomes Liz and Bridgette for a heartfelt conversation about emotions, trust, and the art of real communication. Together, they explore how simple questions like “How was your day?” often fail to invite true connection—and how shifting to “highs and lows” can open the door to deeper dialogue. Jennifer introduces Robert Plutchik’s eight core emotions, then examines how shame, grief, and excitement reshape how we understand ourselves. The group also dives into how survival responses like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in daily life, often shaping our coping mechanisms. Finally, they share practical tools for emotional regulation—whether through breathwork, rhythm, or simple moments of awareness—to help listeners build healthier conversations at home and within themselves.

In this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future , host Jennifer Bandy welcomes Liz and Bridgette for a heartfelt conversation about emotions, trust,...

09/22/2025

In our newest episode of Outside the Fox, we discuss the newest Nintendo Direct! Outer space themes are strong this time around with Super Mario Galaxy receiving a remaster along with news that the newest Mario movie will be themed around it! We discuss the newest spin-off series called Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo and its themes of outer space. Finally, we top off the episode by talking about the Roblox controversy and what's been going on.

In our newest episode of Outside the Fox, we discuss the newest Nintendo Direct! Outer space themes are strong this time around with Super Mario Galaxy...

09/17/2025

The 7 best BBQ servings of Summer 2025 from host Chigger Willard’s restaurant & festival adventures. Find out which servings are part of BBQ best list. Learn where you can find the other best bites or how to make your own barbecue lollipops with Chigger’s recipe. Don’t miss the dessert recommendations!
Get the latest Carolina barbecue news updates and details for new barbecue businesses. Listen to this episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show for the September-October events schedule with barbecue festivals, barbecue fundraisers and barbecue competitions.

The 7 best BBQ servings of Summer 2025 from host Chigger Willard’s restaurant & festival adventures. Find out which Pinehurst Barbecue Festival servings are...

09/10/2025

More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our co-workers. Are you among them? Do you know some of them? Or do you employ them? Join host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and guest Mark Hensley, Associate State Director, Outreach & Advocacy, AARP North Carolina to hear more about the state of caregiving in America in 2025 – who we are, what we do, and what we need.

More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our...

09/09/2025

This episode, we dive headfirst into the summer romance of The Summer I Turned Pretty—because apparently, one girl’s awkward love triangle and poor decision making is the center of the universe (even amongst grown women). Then we mosey over to The McBee Dynasty, where cowboy hats and ranch drama prove that maybe our wild west fantasy isn’t really what we want.

Then, we address the wild boar in the room… The Hunting Wives. Southern gossip, rosé, and just enough soft-core s**t to make you double-check who can see your Netflix watch history.

This episode, we dive headfirst into the summer romance of The Summer I Turned Pretty —because apparently, one girl’s awkward love triangle and poor decision...

09/04/2025

Our hosts didn't take a break last week but recorded an episode discussing the new film RELAY. Cranky computers resulted in the episode being lost...

09/02/2025

This month George and Lori with discuss the finer details of upholstery fabrics. They explore the new trends in durable, indoor fabrics, as well as the many changes in beautiful outdoor fabrics that are making their way into the home . With special guest Tara Albrecht From you’ll get a peek at the magic that goes on when designing and producing durable and colorful upholstery patterns and multiple grades of fabrics right here in Valdese, North Carolina. You’ll walk away feeling like a fabric expert and able to make better choices when planning your inside and outside seating. Join us as we stimulate your senses with inspiring sofa ideas, plus helpful tips in caring for your new upholstery, making it last for many years to come.

08/29/2025

Hello. I am an AI Chatbot tasked with writing a description for this episode of "A.I.: Absolute Ignorance with Jon Reep" In this episode, Jon Reep and Alan Jackson take you on a wild ride through comedy, tech fails, and music experiments. From Jon’s recent shows in Asheboro (and the not-so-flattering nickname locals use for their town) to ChatGPT hilariously renaming all 50 states, it’s nonstop laughs and surprises.

Hello. I am an AI Chatbot tasked with writing a description for this episode of "A.I.: Absolute Ignorance with Jon Reep" In this episode, Jon Reep and Alan...

08/27/2025

Your host Kathleen Madigan shares articles on 's recent logo change, is raising their rates, Airlines has a new policy for excessively overweight people, is changing their early entry policy, is implementing a Teen Chaperone policy, is boycotting California, opens to apocalyptic weather, and pulls radioactive shrimp from its freezers... plus so much more!

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennessee Vol Lager from Yee-Haw Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking...

08/25/2025

In part 1 of this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy is joined by Liz and Bridget for an honest conversation—about conversation. Together, they explore how technology, debates, and defensiveness have eroded our ability to truly connect with one another.

In part 1 of this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future , host Jennifer Bandy is joined by Liz and Bridget for an honest conversation—about...

08/21/2025

Barbecue Reimagined brings Pinehurst Barbecue Festival an alternative taste of traditional ingredients and methods from North Carolina’s top chefs. Chad Blackwelder from N.C Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services shares an inside look at the event’s roots and what enthusiasts can expect when the visit BHAWK Distillery. Find out what’s on the menu and how it spotlights the Got to Be NC program and the N.C. producers who provide ingredients for food and beverages found in businesses and homes across the nation. Don’t miss Chad’s scoop on his favorite restaurants in the area, as well as the upcoming events in the Got to Be NC calendar.

This episode sponsored by Pinehurst Barbecue Festival 2025 coming Labor Day Weekend Aug. 29-31, in the Village of Pinehurst.

08/20/2025

With his feature film debut writer/director Michael Shanks tells the story of Tim and Millie, a couple who move to the country and encounter an unnatural force that threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and the their flesh. The couple is played by real-life married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie. We've got a review of TOGETHER followed by some trailer talk of some upcoming theatrical releases.
Footcandle Film Society

With his feature film debut writer/director Michael Shanks tells the story of Tim and Millie, a couple who move to the country and encounter an unnatural for...