This is Raleigh

This is Raleigh Podcast

35. Marcus Ginyard (former UNC Basketball Captain)

Marcus Ginyard graduated from UNC in 2010 with all the basketball accolades you can imagine including NCAA champion, team captain, defensive player of the year, and All-ACC defense. After a 12-year career playing overseas in various countries – Poland, France, Ukraine to name a few – Marcus is back in the Triangle and starting his…

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34. Zack Johnson, Empire Agency and Girls Night Out

When Raleigh native Zack Johnson (Leesville High School) was playing drums in shows throughout the Carolinas, he was always the business guy – the one who didn’t want to just jam out, but he also wanted to figure out how to build a music empire.  After touring with acts like Afroman and ending up in…

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33. London vs Raleigh

The This is Raleigh family visited London recently and loved every minute of it. Today they give their London travel tips and compare the City of Royals to the City of Oaks. This is Raleigh is hosted by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, and is produced by Earfluence. 

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32. Slice Pie Company’s Kristen Mullins “The Pie Lady”

Raleigh native Kristen Mullins comes on to tell us how she and her dad made (baked?) the idea for Slice Pie Company, the company’s expansion, the most popular sellers, and what makes Raleigh so special. This is Raleigh is hosted by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, and is produced by Earfluence. Pick up a pie at…

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31. Our 2022 Q1 Review

The first quarter of 2022 has absolutely flown by! Today we talk about some of the amazing experiences we’ve had in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina, and what’s ahead for the rest of the year! For more on things to do in and around Raleigh, visit ThisIsRaleigh.com. This is Raleigh is hosted by Caroline and…

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30. Kiara and Terrance Ruth

Dr. Terrance Ruth may be the next mayor of Raleigh. Kiara Ruth is an influencer and blogger at The Banana Moon. Together, they’re a Raleigh power couple, and they share their story on today’s episode. For more on things to do in and around Raleigh, visit ThisIsRaleigh.com. This is Raleigh is hosted by Caroline and…

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29. eSports scene in the Triangle, with Caleb Smith

Did you know that there’s a huge eSports scene here in the Triangle? Today we chat with Caleb Smith, owner of Contender eSports Gaming Center about what eSports is all about, the money that’s available, and how his team is training the job force of the future. For more on things to do in and…

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28. OBX in the Winter: Still so much to do

We took another beach vacation in the winter, this time to the Outer Banks (Nags Head, Manteo, Kitty Hawk, Duck, Corolla). There’s so much culture and history, and here we tell you about all the things to do when the weather isn’t right for a dip in the ocean. For more on things to do…

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27. Navigating the Wake County School System, with Libby Taylor

The Wake County School System is massive and sometimes pretty confusing to navigate. There are traditional or year-round schools, magnet schools, charter schools, private schools. You always want to choose what’s best for your kids, but how do you find all the right information?  Today we’re joined by Libby Taylor from SchoolUp Wake, who saw…

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26. Crystal Coast Winter Beach Getaway

Most people don’t think about the beach for a winter weekend getaway or vacation, but it’s actually pretty amazing. There are so many things to do…and it’s not nearly as crowded. Today we talk about our trip to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina – Beaufort, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City,…

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