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Howdy Hillsborough

Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!

 

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Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 52 – Local Radio!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by long-time radio personality, Bob Johnson, host of the fantastic weekly local music radio show, “Pass The Hat,” airing and streaming Friday night’s on WHUP in Hillsborough.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 51 – Dirty Sax!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Eryk has a fit and storms off, but Alexis is saved by special guest host Victoria Pace, from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board, for a conversation with Josh Brinkman, a professor, writer, and the “wood-windiest” musician in all the triangle!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 48 – Please Sir, I Want Some More!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and special guest host Victoria Pace, from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board, are joined by the people of Hillsborough’s little brother and aspiring local politician, Oliver Fowler!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 47 – Jeremy Alder, Part Deux!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Jeremy Alder, Hillsborough’s homegrown comedian and host of The Sunday Show, Hillsborough’s monthly standup comedy showcase featuring the best comedians from North Carolina and beyond.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 41 – Science!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and special guest host, Amanda Boyd from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, are joined by Hillsborough resident and high school biology teacher, the wonderful Paige McNeal!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 39 – Crossing The Pond!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Colin Griffin, Hillsborough resident, retired banker and native of England who crossed the pond for work in 2005, set up a home and is fully embracing being a North Carolinian!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 35 – Orange County Lockdown!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and special guest host, Amanda Boyd from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, are joined by Hillsborough resident, lead vocalist for Orange County Lockdown and community organizer, Sara LaFone!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 27 – Designing and Building in Hillsborough

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Jim Parker, CEO and Owner of Summit Design and Engineering Services in Hillsborough, the firm behind some of the most iconic properties in the area.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 24 – Open Mic!

Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by local musician and host of the weekly Hillsborough open mic night, Jason Myers!

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 23 – Hillsborough History!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Amanda Boyd, Executive Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to discuss her new book, “Collective History: Stories of the Colonial Inn.” And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 22 – Orange County Arts!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk meet up to talk about the local arts community with Orange County Arts Commission and Eno Arts Mill director, Katie Murray. And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 21 – Book Banter with Bemis!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk meet up at the Orange County Public Library for a conversation with former North Carolina Piedmont Laureate for Children’s Literature, author, educator, entertainer and Hillsborough resident, John Claude Bemis. And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 20 – Local Lore Over Coffee with a Newby!

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined for coffee to discuss a local murder mystery by special guest and brand-new Hillsborough resident, Aaron Simpson! And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 14 – John Wilkes “Booth”

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Eryk and Alexis are joined by their colleague and Hillsborough resident, Jackie Smolenski, for a discussion about things to do in Hillsborough, Dungeons and Dragons, and the group answers some of your advice questions.

Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 1 — Introductions and Advice

Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!

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