What's Up Wilmington

In celebration of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty returning to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach aka "Cousins Beach," to film season three, we are revisiting a past What's Up Wilmington podcast episode. We deep dive into some of the filming spots for season one and season two and talk team Bonrad or team Jelly! Can you recognize the filming locales? This episode will put you in the mood for a TSITP rewatch in preparation for Season 3! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Spring has sprung and we're chatting all about our top 10 favorite things to do this spring. Enjoy spending time outdoors and at our favorite local spots before tourist season. From brunches to parks and pickleball - you'll want to bookmark these! Some of the spots mentioned in the ep: @brittsdonutscb @airliegardens @theeaglesdare @yogasaltwilmington @seaturtlehospital @lewisnurseryandfarms @riverfrontfarmers @thevinewilmington @ironcladgolf @truebluebutcherand_table For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

It's been a whole year and 40 episodes! Thank you for listening and for following along on our adventure of What's Up Wilmington - the Podcast. One year ago we launched the podcast and today we're sharing our favorite memories and lessons learns from the past year! We can't wait for another great year together. Thank you for listening and for your support! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

We're sharing our favorite moments! Last weekend we got a little unhinged. The millennials were out in full force at Azalea Festival singing "Buy You a Drank" at the top of our lungs at the T-Pain concert and leaving it all out on the dance floor at Garden Party. Let's recap the fun, shall we? We also dive into this summer's concert line up at Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and chat about our favorite upcoming shows. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Join us on today for a special podcast episode with a guest co-host Amanda Hofmann from WilmingtonMom. Amanda and Aly get the low down on all things Azalea Festival. Azalea Festival is an honored springtime tradition in Wilmington that includes the Queens Coronation, Garden Party, Street Festival, Concerts and so much more. Today's guest, Annie Anthony, CEO of the Cape Fear Volunteer Center shares her favorite Azalea Festival events and how you can get involved. www.capefearvolunteercenter.org Our second guest is Travis Gilbert, the Executive Director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Travis gives us a glimpse into the Azalea Festival Historic Home Tour where you'll gain access to historic homes in a select neighborhood! https://historicwilmington.org/home-tour/ For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

It's that time! Spring has sprung and whether you are planning a weekend trip or a full on vacation to Wilmington, we're covering the different areas to explore and things to do. We believe that Wilmington has a little something for everyone - from the rich history downtown to the gorgeous lush public gardens, and the James Beard nominated chefs, we're giving you plenty of suggestions to make your time in Wilmington one to remember. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Attention local foodies, spend three days tasting and sipping at Wilmington's only food festival dedicated to local restaurants, chefs and breweries - Feast Wilmington held on May 22-24. Jessica Maurer, Feast Wilmington Director joins us to share all the details of this three-day foodie event. Events like Brunch Elevated, Pier Party and the popular Craft +Cuisine will make this festival THE must-attend festival of the year in Wilmington. Get your tickets here Join the fun on Instagram: @feastwilmington For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Get to know Roz and Aly. We love to sit down and interview local business owners but today we're getting to know each other a little better. We chat about how we met and became friends, why we started the podcast, our college years and more! We talk about our favorite Districts in Wilmington and end with a rapid fire Q+A! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

In today's episode we sit down with Macy Cole, co-owner of E-Motion Studio and podcast host of Journey Home. We dig into personal experiences, talk perfectionism and burnout and how we can eventually find our way home. Macy shares her journey from a college athlete to studio owner and what it took to scale a local yoga studio to 450 members and what happens when you lead with true authenticity. In her new podcast, Journey Home, Macy interviews folks to learn all about their life journey and to give hope to those who might be a little lost along their own journey. E-Motion Studio E-Motion Fitness The Journey Home Youtube Channel Connect with Macy via Instagram: @macyjcole_ For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

In today's episode we explore how feel your best as we kick off a new year. We chat with licensed mental health therapist and owner of Arise Counseling and Therapy, Stefanie Roback, LCSW, LCAS. In this episode, we're tackling the topic of mental health and how to feel our best in 2024. Stefanie helps us focus on how to kick off the new year with our well-being at the forefront. We'll chat about ☀️ Find Stefanie and Arise on Instagram: @arisewilmington Or online: Arise Counseling and Therapy Thanks to our podcast studio host: @elevatecoworking For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

We have a unique and exciting episode today. A little retrospect on our time with the cast of One Tree Hill at the latest Friends With Benefit Charity event in November. We go behind the scenes with some noteable cast members and learn about their favorite places in Wilmington and what they love most about coming back together after 20 years on One Tree Hill! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Want to know the scoop on the most popular restaurants in Wilmington? How about finding those local hidden gems? Get into all things local food (and small business) with us in this episode. We sit down and chat with our friends Abbi and Bert Dailey, local food bloggers who are documenting their favorite restaurants in and around Wilmington, NC. We get to hear their take on best coffee shops, ideal spot for a date night and favorite spots to bring friends who are visiting. Follow them on Instagram: @daileydinestogether For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

It's that time of year - we're buying gifts for friends, family, kids, coworkers and more. We've got the ultimate local gift guide to everything you'd want in Wilmington and where you should be shopping. There are so many places to get unique holiday gifts - we're covering gift suggestions for everyone on your list. Today's podcast was recorded at the Elevate Coworking Video + Podcast Studio For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

In today's epsiode we cover all the things you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Wilmington. Whether you love holiday lights, shopping local markets, or festive events, we think you'll find something to get you feeling all warm and glowy inside. At the end, we're announcing two exciting local collaborations we're kicking off that you won't want to miss out on! If you're loving this podcast, please leave us a review. True Blue Home for the Holidays Box - use code whatsupwilm for $10 off Treasures and Martini Event - use code whatsupwilm for a free martini For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Today we're talking about one of the coolest spots in Wilmington - Cargo District. We explore the quirky local shops where you can find unique gifts and locally made goods. We share our favorite places to eat and give you the down low on the best burgers, good drinks, coffee and more! Follow Cargo District on Instagram: @thecargodistrict For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

We are thrilled to have Karen E Laine in the studio to chat all things unscripted TV. She shares about her time on the HGTV Series, Good Bones - a series where Karen and her daughter, Mina Starsiak set out to revitalize their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time. We laugh about the weird and gross things they found in those houses and what she has planned for her next project in Wilmington, NC. Follow Karen on Instagram: @kelaine217 For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

In this episode we chat about our favorites ways to re-set when we're feeling stressed. When life gets busy we're finding practical, helpful and even some indulgent ways to get back to feeling good. We're sharing our tips for practicing self care in Wilmington. From therapy to massages, facials, spending time outside and meal prepping, we hope it helps you if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Join us as we cover our Top 10 list of things to do this fall in Wilmington. We are sharing our favorites from ghost walks to spooky movie nights and the best festivals in the area, you'll want to save these for when you are feeling like getting into the Fall mood. STAY TUNED for two bonus fall funtivities at the end! Helpful Links from the Episode: Ghost Walk in Old Wilmington Ghost Hunt on the USS North Carolina Biggers Market Carolina Beach Pier Northwest Land and Cattle A Holiday in Wilmington Lighthouse Beer + Wine Festival Shuck Cancer American Cancer Society Fundraiser For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

In today's episode we sit down with Tyler and Chris, the hosts of the Wilmington-based Whiskey and Wisdom podcast and founders of The Cargo District studios. Ever wonder what it takes to start a podcast? Tyler and Chris chat about how they started their podcast, how they are making podcasting and audio/video recording accessible for the Wilmington community - and why it's always important to keep one of the co-hosts in the dark. Find their podcast: @whiskey.and.wisdom And check out the recording studio: @cargodistrictstudios For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington

Today to usher in Season 2, we welcome back one of our most popular guests from Season 1 - Rae Agostino. Rae chats all things One Tree Hill and Friends with Benefit charity events. With the upcoming Holiday in Wilmington weekend - aka Friendsgiving and the charity basketball game that went viral on ESPN - we're giving you the details on how you can be a part of the fun. We also talk about how Rae and Friends with Benefit charity events are abiding by the SAG strike regulations while still bringing exciting events to Wilmington. Find more info: www.fwbcharityevents.com Instagram: @fwbcharityevents Facebook: Friends with Benefit Charity Events For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Find us on Instagram: @whatsupwilmington