Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors
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BIKE! Charlotte
April 25, 2019 13:11 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBIKE! Charlotte started 19 years ago as a smaller, yet still energetic bike advocacy event. Over those years it has grown tremendously but maintained the energy that it began with way back then. Neal Boyd has been along this ride since the beginning & has shared his adventure about Bike Charlotte with the Outdoor Guys from JB’s & the Carolina Outdoor program since the beginning. Here we learn about the changes over nineteen years & what 2019 holds before us. https://bikecharlotte.racesonl...
Merle Fest, Tuck Fest & Bike Charlotte
April 25, 2019 13:09 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBMerle Fest, Tuck Fest & Bike Charlotte are just three of the events taking place right now. In this segment we learn about these (and a few others) & the origins of one of the most famous music festivals that is located in Wilkesboro. It is taking place this weekend at Wilkes Community College April 25-28 https://merlefest.org/
Art of Gentlemanly Pursuits
April 19, 2019 15:43 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBArt of Gentlemanly Pursuits will be celebrated at the Coffey & Thompson Art Gallery in the Gold district of Charlotte. Lauri Dewhurst-Summers comes on to talk about this April 27th event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with fly casting with Jesse Brown’s, cigars, drinks & of course, art. of charlotte www.Coffeyandthompson.com
Open Streets 704
April 19, 2019 15:41 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOpen Streets 704 is having its seventh event on April 28th from 1—5. Scott Curry from the City of Charlotte, talks about the four (4) miles between Plaza Midwood to NoDa — that you can go and check out food, drink, music, art and more. www.openstreets704.com [email protected]
Open Streets 704
April 19, 2019 15:41 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOpen Streets 704 is having its seventh event on April 28th from 1—5. Scott Curry from the City of Charlotte, talks about the four (4) miles between Plaza Midwood to NoDa — that you can go and check out food, drink, music, art and more. www.openstreets704.com [email protected]
Pacific Crest Trail
April 19, 2019 15:36 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBPacific Crest Trail is one of the long trails in the U.S. (at 2653 miles) making up 2nd longest of the Triple Crowns of Hiking. Rich Daileader hiked the AT, ten years ago & now he’s talking to the Outdoor Guys about hiking thru the 25 national forests and 7 national parks along the PCT. He is a previous Storyteller at Jesse Brown’s, too. That next event is May 16th, 2019. @sabatticaltrek
New River State Park
April 19, 2019 15:35 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBNew River State Park & camping in the rain always makes for something to talk about for the Outdoor Guys.
Legend of the Nipple Shirt
April 12, 2019 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBLegend of the Nipple Shirt won the Adventure Video Contest at Jesse Brown’s. The star, a legend himself, Jay Park joins the Outdoor Guys to talk about his journey in the sport & befriending buds that fish together. Plus, we’ll learn about a specific trip to British Columbia, Canada & catching the Bully Bull Trout named Nelson. Watch the Award winning video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3fQhgXTRGk
Women on the Fly
April 12, 2019 20:33 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWomen on The Fly is a group that has existed for over twenty years in Carolinas. Its mission is to promote & help ladies getting into the sport of fly fishing. Linda Hickle has helped lead this mission & she joins the Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s in talking about women fly fishing & an upcoming event at Jesse Brown’s on April 24th. If you’re a women (or a man that is interested in more women fly fisher) then be sure to sign up.
The Masters Golf Tournament
April 12, 2019 20:32 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Masters Golf Tournament is an iconic, American event. Carolinians & more travel to the small, Georgia city of Augusta to watch golf. This event has only been played since the 1930s but helps welcome spring & we’ll find out about players, technology & it’s impact on the season of golf with our neighbor at Sharon Corners, Rob Gallagher from Club Champion Golf.
Festivals are Plenty in the Carolinas
April 12, 2019 20:22 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBFestivals are plenty in the Carolinas with the end of Rock Hill’s “Come-See-Me Festival” & the upcoming “Tuck Fest” at the US National Whitewater Center. It’s a great time to be local in the Charlotte-area.
Fly Fishing Artist-extraordinaire
April 06, 2019 17:55 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFly Fishing Artist-extraordinaire, Brian Hester, began his art passion as a child & it has continued as a professional visual instructor, a sculptor & painter for almost four decades, collectively. He speaks to the Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s about his career, fly fishing interest, viewpoints & upcoming showing in Banner Elk. https://www.hookedflyco.com
Bush and Vine Farms, York, SC
April 06, 2019 17:52 - 11 minutes - 11 MBBush and Vine Farms, York, SC is a place where produce is grown, picked & sold. Plus, they have a Community Supported Ag program that delivers the fresh produce closer to your neighborhood. Owner, Sam Hall, comes on the show to discuss weather effects, defenses against weather & how the yield looks for this spring and summer. www.bushnvinefarms.com
The Frying Pan Tower
April 06, 2019 17:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Frying Pan Tower located in the southern portion of the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” just off the NC coast has been a Coast Guard tower, a Bed & Breakfast & now a research headquarters. The owner, Richard Neal, from Mint Hill, purchased the Tower in 2010 for $85,000 after a failed bid of $500,000 was discarded. Neal joins the Outdoor Guys to talk about the Tower, the history & an upcoming June event that brings more excitement. Frying Pan Tower www.FPTower.com
Wild Turkey hunting season
April 06, 2019 17:49 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBThe Outdoor Guys talk about the rain and its effect on the Wild Turkey hunting season that is going on & about to start in South & North Carolina, respectively. Also, how rain creates opportunity & challenge for hunters & farmers. http://www.dnr.sc.gov/huntingturkey.html https://www.ncwildlife.org/News/wildlife-commission-offers-tips-for-turkey-hunters-as-2019-season-approaches
“Come-See-Me” Festival in Rock Hill, SC
March 29, 2019 14:56 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Outdoor Guys speak with event organizer Nate Mallard on the iconic "Come-See-Me" festival running April 4th-13th in Rock Hill, SC. Enjoy, and until next time!
Origins of a Historic NoDa Home
March 29, 2019 14:53 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBVanessa Infanzon, a Charlotte-local freelance and professional writer on tracing the origin of her historic NoDa house and home within her own family and with those she met along the way.
Resident Elk population in Haywood County
March 29, 2019 14:50 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Outdoor Guys speak first with Justin McVey a Wildlife Management District Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission regarding the resident elk population in Haywood County and what it has taken to grow the group into a stable herd over the last 18 years.
Historical Homes and Festivals
March 29, 2019 14:47 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBWith Christopher in Bill's stead, he and Don discuss an elk herd, a historic home, and a festival!
Capturing the Human Spirit via Photography
March 22, 2019 20:20 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBCapturing the Human Spirit via Photography is as old as cameras. However now cameras are more prevalent than ever with the popularity of iPhones, Droids & smart phone accessibility. Michael C. Hernandez, of Hernandez Photography speaks on the longer days, lighting & spacing of a subject before pushing the button of our camera. Less is More with Hernandez & so is the information. Listen in as this professional photographer shares some secrets and helps us “amateurs” become better at telling...
North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
March 22, 2019 20:09 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBNorth Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has had some huge news in the past week. The world class chimpanzee troop just added a newcomer with the birth of Gerre’s the chimpanzees new baby. Is it a boy or girl? We’ll find out with Jodi Wiley, Supervisor of the troop & Debbie Fuchs, spokesperson for the NC Zoo. Plus, how do the other chimpanzees react to the birth (& how did they react to the death of Ruthie in December). The Outdoor Guys are excited to learn about the wild closer to home with the N...
Historic Rural Hill
March 22, 2019 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBHistoric Rural Hill is always awake but the spring “awakening” is always a treat with food, music & competitive events. Jeff Fissel, Executive Director, returns to the Carolina Outdoors, with a breakdown Of this 265 acre Mecklenburg County park that is nestled against the Cowan’s Ford Nature Preserve. After 6 generations of the Davidson family lived and farmed it is now home to 20+ year annual events & some newer events. The Outdoor Guys get the lowdown. www.ruralhill.net March 25 Loch N...
The Most Popular Dog Breed
March 22, 2019 20:00 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThe Most Popular Dog Breed for 28-years in a row & the reason that Great White Shark’s hang out on the NC Coast? All that and more on this opening segment of the Carolina Outdoors with the Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s.
Ann Springs Close Greenway
March 15, 2019 19:51 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAnn Springs Close Greenway is private land that is essentially opened to the public. Located in Ft. Mill, SC, & created when the Close Family donated 2100 acres of their land to form this extensive protected natural area featuring lakes, forests, and pastures & has trails for hiking, biking, kayaking, and horseback riding and mountain biking. Our guest, Executive Director, John Gordon, is going to talk to us about these opportunities and how we can participate in them. https://www.ascgreenw...
Where It All Started
March 15, 2019 19:50 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhere It All Started is Liam Gallagher’s F3T film selection. He comes on the segment to talk about telling a proper story in film & how generations of anglers in the Roland family carry on the tradition when a daughter of the river comes home to the Henry’s Fork in Idaho.
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2019
March 15, 2019 19:48 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDirector Chris Keig, Boulder, CO, talks about how the tour started 13 years ago and how it has progressed. Who would ever think that going to the theatre to watch fly fishing films was a real thing? Now this tour crisscrosses North America showing some of the most popular new releases of movies featuring fly fishing. It will be in Charlotte at the Visulite Theatre on Thursday, March 21st.
Introduction to the Show
March 15, 2019 19:45 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBThe outdoor guys talk spring, ACC Basketball & the things upcoming!
Countdown to an AT Hike with Ed Harville
March 08, 2019 13:04 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBHe’s been on with the Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s, talking about this special gift from family. Now over a year has passed & he’s within one week of beginning his 2200 mile trek. Let’s find out about his preparation, anticipation & culmination of a bucket list item
Editor in Chief, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
March 08, 2019 13:01 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBEditor in Chief, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, Will Harlan, comes onto the program to talk March & topics that are being covered. From different species being fished for in the SE, with a fly rod, to the Best Outdoor College in the SE, it is all under the auspice umbrella of Blue Ridge Outdoors.
Trout Fishing Designations in NC
March 08, 2019 12:57 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBTrout Fishing Designations in NC is always a topic worth covering. From wild trout to hatchery supported, delayed harvest to private water, we always want to know if the season is open or closed. Jake Rash, Coldwater Research Coordinator, joins the Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s, to break it all down. Plus we may peg him down on his favorite spots to go. https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Fish/Trout/Trout-Fishing
March in the Carolina Outdoors
March 08, 2019 12:55 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBMarch in the Carolina Outdoors means a shoulder of a season change. We recognize hiking and biking; as well as fishing, the upcoming turkey season in this week’s open of the Carolina Outdoors. www.jessebrowns.com
Traveling with a Purpose
March 01, 2019 00:48 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBTraveling with a Purpose with Megan Riley & her company, Big Fat World Tours, always brings a bit of adventure. Whether it be going to a place that no one else in your social circle has gone or how to make sure that the place you’re going is safe, Big Fat World Tours continues to travel the globe. Megan gives us updates on travel, hip places & what’s next on the Big Fat World Tour.
R.A. Beattie
March 01, 2019 00:43 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBR.A. Beattie is a movie director that has continual success with the Fly Fishing Film Tour. The 2019 showing coming to Charlotte on March 21st at the Visulite Theatre is no exception. The Outdoor Guys will learn about NexGen, a movie narrated by a 12 year old from Bend, OR. We’ll find out about growing up in the sport of fly fishing & how it brings generations together on “big boy trips”.
Urban Farming in the Charlotte area
March 01, 2019 00:40 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBUrban Farming in the Charlotte area is growing & Renfrow’s Hardware in Matthews, NC, is one of the leaders in this category. Whether it be supplies, advice or classes this 120 year old mainstay continues to evolve to fit the demands of the community. Learn about it & the addition of Renfrow’s Farm with David Blackley, chickens, bees & garden planting.
Outdoor Pursuits after the rains
March 01, 2019 00:39 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBOutdoor Pursuits after the rains & what it may mean for the fall leaf change and the May bloom of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies. Plus, a quick breakdown of the upcoming Southern Spring Home & Garden Show. Christopher Lawing is running the Jesse Brown’s shop & Don Yager is having a seminar “Let’s Fly Fish with Jesse Brown’s” on Saturday, 3/2, at 2 p.m. (on the stage).
Talking Fly Fishing? Hiking & Stocking programs
February 21, 2019 19:01 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBTalking Fly Fishing? Hiking & Stocking programs are all about to kick into high gear with the introduction of these things & the outdoor guys chat it up!
Social Media Spoiling the Best Outdoor Spots
February 21, 2019 18:58 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBSocial Media Spoiling the Best Outdoor Spots is a question a lot of people are asking. Whether it means knowing where someone’s hot fishing spot is to the top of a beautiful view. Jackson Hole, Wyoming has a campaign requesting restraint on Geotags to the A.T.’s McAfee Knob getting heavy visits & heavy trash loads too. Ellen Kanzinger’s article covers this along with etiquette of social media posts. Kanzinger speaks to the Outdoor Guys about these things and more.
Endurance Ride & Ride and Tie!
February 21, 2019 18:51 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAre gaining popularity in the equestrian community. Vance Stine joins the program to share information on these horseback events, including Saturday, March 1st, 2019, at Kings Mountain State Park. There will be dozens of riders & horses on hand in celebrating the strength and grace of the horses and their riders. https://www.aerc.org/
Southern Spring
February 21, 2019 18:36 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBSouthern Spring means warmer weather and Spring Shows. Jesse Brown’s will be on hand in the Marketplace (booth 3307) at the Park Conference Center Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3. Plus, our casting instructors (including Outdoor Guy, Don Yager) have the stage on both Saturday’s for attendees to learn fly fishing.
What did you get for Valentine’s Day?
February 15, 2019 15:13 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBDon & his wife celebrate their 19-year anniversary on Valentine’s Day but keep the gifts minimal. Bill received the new book by Tommy Tomlinson, The Elephant in the Room, One Man’s Quest to Get Smaller & Bill is not sure if there is any hidden messaging intended. He’s looking forward to reading it.
The Mayor of Charlotte’s Bike City is Jeff Viscount
February 15, 2019 15:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHe comes on to talk about his brainchild from ten years ago, www.weeklyrides.com. It is now filled with all topics, events, rides & educational content for everyone on bikes. Commuters, road riders, mountain bikers & plain old pleasure riders have something on this site. Plus, we’ll learn about Viscount’s delve into the podcast world with a currently held WFAE contest.
Presidents from the Carolinas on President’s Day Weekend
February 15, 2019 15:06 - 13 minutes - 12 MBScott Warren Historic Site Manager, President James K. Polk State Historic Site gives insight on Polk, Jackson & their comparison to President Trump & other modern day Presidents. Plus, we’ll find out about President Polk’s participation as a Chapel Hill student (UNC Class of 1818) & how his background affected his Presidency.
Where were you in 1991?
February 15, 2019 15:04 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBN.B.A. All Star Game The last time the N.B.A. All Star game was in Charlotte was February 1991. It was Michael Jordan’s NC homecoming but Charles Barkley received the M.V.P. award for the game in the old (but not oldest Charlotte Coliseum) on Tyvola (now demolished). Kemba Walker, from the Hornets, a starter in this 2019 version, was 9 months old. Fast forward to now, Michael Jordan, owns the Hornets, & is acting as the host. 150,000 people are descending on our city with media, fans, spon...
The Brooklyn Community
February 07, 2019 23:21 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Brooklyn community wasn’t a borough in New York City to the citizens of Charlotte. It was predominantly black & included thriving African-American businesses, churches & schools. It was razed in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s for newer buildings. In fact, almost 1500 buildings were torn down in this Second Ward area of Charlotte. Christopher Lawing of the Charlotte Signs Project & Jesse Brown’s knows some of the remaining buildings & shares with the Outdoor Guys.
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
February 07, 2019 23:20 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians is located in Bryson City, NC, and was started to celebrate the sport. The 2019 Hall of Fame class will be inducted in late March & our guest, Alen Baker, is one of the inductees. In fact, he helped start the Charlotte Trout Unlimited chapter & the Museum itself. The Outdoor Guys chat it up with this Hall of Famer on the Carolina Outdoors. www.flyfishingmuseum.org
Voice of the Charlotte Hornets
February 07, 2019 23:18 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBChris Kroeger, grew up with Charlotte’s sports scene. Now he’s a part of the international popularity of the N.B.A. We’ll find out about his job, travel & the ½ way point in the N.B.A. season. Learn about the 1991 All Star Game in Charlotte with Kid N’Play, Charles Barkley & the Embassy Suites compared to 2019 & the international deluge of fans, stars & media. Over 150,000 people are coming to town February 14-17th & Chris Kroeger shares what this means with the Outdoor Guys.
Voice of the Charlotte Hornets
February 07, 2019 23:18 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBChris Kroeger, grew up with Charlotte’s sports scene. Now he’s a part of the international popularity of the N.B.A. We’ll find out about his job, travel & the ½ way point in the N.B.A. season. Learn about the 1991 All Star Game in Charlotte with Kid N’Play, Charles Barkley & the Embassy Suites compared to 2019 & the international deluge of fans, stars & media. Over 150,000 people are coming to town February 14-17th & Chris Kroeger shares what this means with the Outdoor Guys.
Outdoor Guys Talk Weather
February 07, 2019 23:17 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBOutdoor Guys Talk Weather & the upcoming season & the upcoming segments
Cold Weather, Warmer Weather
January 31, 2019 23:28 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBCold weather, warmer weather & P.P.P.P.P means at Jesse Brown’s during the month of February & heading towards spring. Don & Bill (the Outdoor Guys) talk it out & Jesse Brown’s has it covered for staying comfortable, preparing you for travel & looking good in the outdoor world; all at once.
Carolina Raptor Center
January 31, 2019 23:22 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBCarolina Raptor Center, located in Huntersville at the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, has the nation’s largest bird hospital. Jim Warren Executive Director, talks about the mission, education & purpose of the Center and the birds (Including Non-Raptors) that exist on the property. You can go out and check it out but first stop off at www.carolinaraptorcenter.org. A Raptor Trail, 35 different species, 70 birds; some exotic, some native. Plus, hear Jim do an OWL call.