Welcome to Talking Culture, in this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community. Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
Talking Culture: Peter Holsapple, ‘Larger Than Life’
Local music legend Peter Holsapple stops by for a live performance of “Larger Than Life,” the lead single from his album “The Face of 68.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Believer’ with Blue Cactus
This week, Aaron welcomes Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) to play the title track from their new album “Believer.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Come On Home Molly’ with A Different Thread
This week, Aaron welcomes A Different Thread (Alicia Best and Robert Jackson) to play their latest song, “Come On Home Molly.”
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Talking Culture: ‘The Fabulous Ordinary’ with Georgann Eubanks
Aaron chats with local author Georgann Eubanks, whose new book is “The Fabulous Ordinary: Discovering the Natural Wonders of the Wild South.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Shaped By Sound’ with Fancy Gap
Aaron chats with Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) about their upcoming performance on the PBS series “Shaped By Sound.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at PlayMakers Repertory Company
This week, Aaron welcomes Micaela Shanyce Bundy, who’s in the cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” at PlayMakers Repertory Company.
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Talking Culture: ‘UNC A to Z’ Redux, with Nicholas Graham and Cecelia Moore
Aaron welcomes Nicholas Graham and Cecelia Moore, co-authors of “UNC A to Z,” a comprehensive (and newly revised) look at UNC and its history.
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Talking Culture: The Uncensored Story of Lollapalooza, with Richard Bienstock
Aaron welcomes music journalist (and local resident) Richard Bienstock, who’s just co-authored a book on the history of Lollapalooza.
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Talking Culture: The Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival!
This week, Aaron welcomes Gabriel Pelli of the Onyx Club Boys, who’s organizing this weekend’s Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival.
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Talking Culture: ‘All I Know So Far’ with Nicole Zelniker
This week, Aaron is joined by local author Nicole Zelniker, who’s just about to release her debut young-adult novel, “All I Know So Far.”
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Talking Culture: Jesse Fox, Mango Martinez and Anaiak Management
This week, Aaron is joined by local musicians Mango Martinez and Jesse Fox, to promote an upcoming show at Hillsborough’s Eno House in April.
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Talking Culture: ‘Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions’ with John Samuel
Aaron is joined by Ablr co-founder and CEO John Samuel, author of a memoir called “Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions.”
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Talking Culture: ‘The Art of Professional Bartending’ with Glenn Shriver
This week, Aaron is joined by local bartender Glenn Shriver, whose new book is “The Art of Professional Bartending.”
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Talking Culture: ‘The Plus-One’ with David Klein
Aaron welcomes music writer David Klein, whose new memoir is called “The Plus-One: Getting By on Good Connections in the Analog Age.”
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Talking Culture: Brandon Rector Is ‘No Guide’ to Pearl Jam
This week, Aaron welcomes Chapel Hill’s Brandon Rector, who’s just co-authored a book that takes a deep dive into Pearl Jam.
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Talking Culture: Previewing the 2025 Argyle Film Festival
Friday, January 31, Chapel Hill will host the 2025 Argyle Film Festival, screening films by emerging independent North Carolina filmmakers.
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Talking Culture: ‘Nobody Had To Tell Me’ with Charles Latham
Local musician Charles Latham plays a new song and promotes upcoming shows, including one at the Pinhook later this week.
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Talking Culture: Previewing the Carrboro Film Fest!
This week, we preview the 19th annual Carrboro Film Festival, January 24-26, featuring 38 films from across the entire American South.
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Talking Culture: ‘Be BOLD Today’ with Leigh Burgess
Leigh Burgess joins Aaron to discuss her new book “Be BOLD Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Burying the Pawn’ with Jonathan Kaufman
Aaron chats with Jonathan Kaufman, whose novel “Burying the Pawn” follows three people with disabilities who come together in Chapel Hill.
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