It's Episode 50!  Local Business shoutout tells you how to find a great coffee in an unlikely place. I talk with local realtor Norman Bramstedt about the current state of the Cary real estate market. Also I ask for people who listen from other countries to say hello in an email  [email protected] Looking to buy or sell a home in the area?  Norman's website https://www.ourhomenorthcarolina.com Check out The Cary Report for local news and information - thecaryreport.com  

I talk about 2 new businesses that recently opened in Cary.  K-38 Baja Grill is a new restaurant now opened in downtown. Nerd-Bombers is a cool new toy/memorabelia store opened in the Maynard Crossing shopping center. I also talk with Dan, who tells his story of what its like to look for a job in the current day and age.

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