Demetri Ravanos is back and this time we talk about local sports - the Hurricanes, Carolina Football, The Panthers and the movement to bring a Major League Baseball Team to Raleigh.

In this special episde I talk with an actress who has flown the Starship Enterprise. I also talk about a local book store's upcoming closing and I learn I have listeners in a place far from Cary. Tracee's scenes on Star Trek The Next Generation:  https://youtu.be/WjsRij6Ivb8?si=JC102-L80hrbFTUe My Fan Tribute to Star Trek Lower Decks: https://youtu.be/LZ6ljl6Uo5Y?si=pFt0diX0yQxttyFS Folk and Fable bookstore's website:  https://folkandfableco.com 

In this episode I start a new series about local restaurants in Cary with The Hangout Bar and Grill in MacGeggor Village. Hangout Manager "Gentleman" Jim Andrews about the various entertainment each night of the week and the wonderful menu and drinks served. Findout what's happening at The Hangout on thier website:  https://hangoutnc.com I also have an update on a previous guest who had a book store at Painted Tree. Folk & Fable Bookstore still operates on their online store at https://hangoutnc.com The Cary Report - Local Coffee Shops. https://thecaryreport.com/cary-coffee-week-7-local-cafes-i-visited  

In this episode I talk with the other voice that is heard on each episode: Ted Harrison. Ted had a long career in journalism, many years with UNC-TV, and then went to work for the NC Leglislature.  I talk with him about his career, and I just enjoyed visting with a very dear friend.  We also mentuon two big news stories currently in North Carolina.  Please enjoy.

In this episode I talk with Ginger Walls from Folk & Fable bookstore - located inside the Painted Tree Boutiques at Crossroads. Stop by the Folk & Fable booth next time you are in Crossroads and check out one of her books or the other books and items for sale there. Folk & Fable's Website:  https://folkandfableco.com    

In this episode I talk with Chris Foster - former Cary High Band Director who is starting a band program from scratch at the brand new Felton Grove High School.   Felton Grove performing at Cary Band Day https://youtu.be/B0hAiyjQP7g?si=dVqBlWPEAXed0utQ   Support Your Local Marching Bands!   Matthew Corey's book on Amazon:   https://a.co/d/frAQ0wJ   Contact: [email protected] 

In this Christmas Episode I discuss how I almost had the last interview with former Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall, I play a couple clips from a recent high school holiday concert and my friend Christopher Jay talks about his podcast chronicling the great Saturday Morning Cartoon shows from the 1980. Go find the Saturday Morning Podcat (Sat Morn Pod) where ever you get your podcasts.   Contact: [email protected] 

If your home is ever damaged in a fire, flood or other disaster, who would you turn to for help putting it back together?  My guest on this episode does just that.  Andy Onofrio of OCI Restoration has been working in construction in North Carolina for over 25 years. I also ask him about those people who go door-to-door in neighborhoods trying to sell construction services and what simple things you can do to keep your home in good shape. If you or someone you know in NC, SC or VA ever has their home damaged in a disaster or accident you can find his website at https://ocirestoration.com   Matthew Corey's book at Amazon: https://a.co/d/frAQ0wJ  

With the closing of Pure Gold earlier this year Cary lost it's only gentleman's club and a local business that had been a part of Downtown Cary for five decades. In the modern age more young women are turning to OnlyFans to make extra money, but just what does it take to succeed on that platform?  I talk with Rose (CupoRose) about her experience working as a bikini barista at the Cup O Jane coffee shop in Raleigh and running a successful OnlyFans account. How did she get started?  What are the proceedures with colaborating with other content creators? Can you really credit a trip to Las Vegas as a business expense? I have a polite, business-related discussion next to a busy street. Special thanks to Cup O Jane bikini barista coffee shop - Raleigh, NC An Online Affair by Jonathan Masters https://a.co/d/cQtygKE   OnlyFans - CupoRose 

In this episode I talk with James Tuliano from The Cary Report - A news & media outlet focused on covering Cary. https://thecaryreport.com   I also mention The Cary Citizen News - https://carycitizen.news   Matt's Book on Amazon -  https://a.co/d/frAQ0wJ