by Beacon Media | Apr 13, 2026 | Podcasts
In our second news episode with just our two hosts, Preston and Dalton, touch on an ongoing healthcare challenge related to a hospital in WNC, the replacement process for NC Senator Graig Meyer’s seat, their own controversies, and wrap it up talking about March...
by Beacon Media | Apr 7, 2026 | Podcasts
Here’s part two of our conversation with Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more,. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell. Big shoutouts to Preston’s family business, Quality Janitorial...
by Beacon Media | Mar 31, 2026 | Podcasts
So excited that we had the Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more, join us for our first in person episode! Together we talk comedy, politics, and Western North Carolina. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows...
by Beacon Media | Mar 22, 2026 | Podcasts
Welcome to episode 3, where Preston and Dalton switch gears and talk to each other about ongoing events in Boone, Fletcher, and across North Carolina. Together, they talk about Data Centers and their impacts, what they do as local leaders to provide protections, the...
by Beacon Media | Mar 13, 2026 | Podcasts
Welcome back to Do You Even Live Here? This is part 2 of our chat with Andrew Aydin. We had a lengthy conversation that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. In this episode, Andrew shares some Jesse Jackson stories honoring the late civil rights hero and spills about...
by Beacon Media | Mar 2, 2026 | Podcasts
For our second episode, we’re excited to host Andrew Aydin, John Lewis’s former Digital Director and Policy Advisor, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a comics writer. We touch on a bit throughout these two parts. We hope you enjoy and look to...
