The NC Everything Podcast

Latest Episodes:

HURRICANES Jun 05, 2021

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In this episode I cover North Carolina's most common natural disaster. I will explain what a hurricane is and how they work and then I will go over some of the more notable storm that have passed through our state in the last century.

HILLSBOROUGH May 29, 2021

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In this episode, we visit a small town with a big history. Hillsborough looks like any small town in rural America, but it actually the backdrop to some of the biggest events that shaped our country's future. I will take you through the events of settlement, war, and the general history of this amazing place.

TRYON AND HIS PALACE May 29, 2021

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In this episode I will tell you about former Colonial Governor of North Carolina, William Tryon. I go over his life leading up to his arrival in NC, his short stint as our Colonial Governor, and what happened after he left NC. I also cover the giant house that Tryon had built in New Bern that caused so much unrest and resulted in his quick departure.

BLUEGRASS May 22, 2021

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In this episode I cover the history behind bluegrass and go over some of my favorite artists of the genre.

RACING IN NC May 15, 2021

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In this episode I go over the origins of stock car racing in North Carolina from moonshiners running from the law to the 600 mile race at Lowes Motor Speedway.

RANDY TRAVIS May 08, 2021

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In this episode I cover the story of Randy Traywick and how he came to be the county music superstar known as RANDY TRAVIS.

ABANDONED THEME PARKS May 01, 2021

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In this episode I will be talking about two theme parks that, for now, are no longer with us. First we will visit The Land Of Oz on Beech Mountain. Then I will take you over to Buck Mountain in Maggie Valley and tell you about Ghost Town In The Sky.

THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Apr 24, 2021

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In this episode we are visiting the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway, the favorite road to so many people. I will talk about its origin and it construction, and I will run down a few of my favorite spots along America's longest National Park.

THE CAROLINA GOLD RUSH Apr 17, 2021

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In this episode I will tell you about the first gold rush in US history. No, not in the west, but right here North Carolina.

FORT MACON Apr 10, 2021

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In this episode I will tell you about one of my favorite coastal forts. Fort Macon has a long history and an important job, even today.