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Sit back, relax, and enjoy Madison’s interview with legendary pop music singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper. In anticipation of her July 22nd concert at Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Cyndi dishes about the first time she sang on stage, how she’s preparing for her farewell tour, and what she hopes her music legacy will be.

Listen in as Madison learns how to cook the perfect steak while talking with Angus Barn Chef Michael Kerill. This fun, in-depth discussion covers everything from grill selection and cooking temperatures to how to properly season steaks and how to cook them to sear in juices. Before you fire up your grill, give this one a quick listen and learn how to become the ultimate backyard grillmeister.

Listen in as Madison chats with interior design guru Bobby Berk , who is also an author and an Emmy award-winning TV host. You’ll learn about Bobby’s new, Triangle-area home collaborations with Tri Pointe Homes . Plus, hear about a small home interior change you can make that Bobby says will make a huge difference in your home life. And… Bobby makes a case for bucking design trends.

Raleigh’s Community Music School (CMS) provides high-quality, need-based, personalized music education to Wake County youth. At CMS, the weekly tuition for private music instruction is just $1, and instruments are supplied free of charge for students' use. Paid professional faculty are dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to the life-changing benefits of music education.

Listen in as Madison interviews Radon Stancil, Founder of Raleigh’s Peace of Mind Wealth Management team. The duo discuss social security, the current retirement age, and taxes.

Enjoy Madison’s conversion with Trey and Brittany Braswell, owners of Braswell Family Farms and partners with downtown Raleigh’s pay-what-you-can restaurant, A Place at the Table. The trio talk about A Place at the Table’s 4th Annual Food Truck Rodeo, which will be held in the parking lot across from the restaurant on Sunday, April 13th, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Food Truck Rodeo promises to offer...

Listen in as Madison chats with Robert Hunter, member of the Wake County Sheriff’s Department and contestant on NBC’s “The Voice.” You’ll learn about how Robert earned a spot on Team Kelsea, as well as hear the advice he offers to future “Voice” contestants.

Enjoy Madison’s interview with Emmy-winning host, social media personality, author, vegan chef, and North Carolina native Tabitha Brown. You’ll learn Tabitha’s secret recipe for finding and keeping joy, as well as hear about her new children’s book – “Hello There, Sunshine.”

Listen in as Madison learns more about Ella’s Race -- a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile race that will be held at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh on Saturday, March 15th. Proceeds from Ella’s Race benefit The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Madison interviews Renae Newmiller, the mother of Ella – an eight-year-old Raleigh native who passed away from a pediatric brain tumor in...

Listen in as Madison chats with Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt, the custom home designers who host HGTV’s “100 Day Dream Home.” Prior to their appearance at the January 2025 Downtown Raleigh Home Show, Brian and Mika “spill the tea” about new home design trends as well as the secrets of working together as a married couple. And… savings alert: be sure to jot down the online discount code that Brian s...

Listen in as Madison interviews Alicia Witt, an acclaimed singer and actress (star of “Dune” as well as multiple Christmas movies). During the conversation, we’ll hear Alicia’s advice to aspiring performers.

Enjoy Madison’s conversation with comedian, writer, and author Sebastian Maniscalco as they discuss his time spent in North Carolina, his July 12th show at PNC Arena, and his advice for how to succeed in life.

Listen in as Madison speaks with David Lawrence, Carolina Mudcats’ General Manager of Business Development and Brand Marketing. Lawrence talks about the Mudcats’ upcoming Heroes Weekend (6/28 honoring First Responders, 6/29 honoring members of the U.S. Military, and 6/30 honoring teachers) as well as three nights of after-the-game fireworks extravaganzas on 7/04, 7/05, and 7/06.

Listen in as Kitty interviews Chef Blake Gotliffe, owner of Under the Oak Catering and creator of the annual Roots for Reece Chef’s Picnic – a fundraiser that aids in the fight against the opiate epidemic. Roots for Reece is held is memory Blake’s best friend, Reece Byrd, who passed away in 2017 from an opiate overdose. The 6th Annual Roots for Reece fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 9th, fr...

Listen as Madison interviews Shanisty Ireland, a food and lifestyle influencer, who shares a variety of grilling tips to get us ready for the spring and summer grilling season.

Listen in as Madison interviews Jamie Watson, a UNC-CH alum, a 12-year professional soccer player, and a current soccer broadcaster. Jamie will cover the Manchester City vs. Celtic FC soccer match that will be held at UNC-CH’s Kenan Stadium on Tuesday, July 23rd. A sellout crowd of 50,000 fans is expected for the game. Reserve your tickets today at FCseries.com Proceeds from the game will benefit...

Enjoy Madison’s interview with NASA astronaut – and NC State alumnus! – Christina Koch. Christina talks about serving as the Flight Engineer for the International Space Station in 2019, her professional passion, and the view of earth from space!

Listen in as Madison speaks with Sarah Caldwell, Development Director for local non-profit Note in the Pocket. Sarah shares about Note in the Pocket’s mission of clothing school-age children with dignity and love. Sarah also shares that – last year alone – Note in the Pocket offered a season’s worth of clothing to 10,000 children in Wake County. Madison and Sarah also discuss Note in the Pocket’s...

Listen in as Madison interviews Katherine Eberhardt, the Chief Marketing and Development Officer at NC FC Youth, as they discuss how soccer benefits 16,000 local youth.

Listen in as Madison talks with comedian Leanne Morgan, whose “I’m Every Woman” comedy show will drop on Netflix on Thursday, April 11th. You can also enjoy Leanne’s comedy live at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro (Wednesday, April 3rd – Friday, April 5th) or at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville (Thursday, April 25th, and Friday, April 26th). Plus, look for the releas...

Enjoy Madison’s conversation with NC native – and her former intern! – Fortune Feimster. Fortune currently wears a lot of hats, including:  standup comedian, writer, and actor. You’ll recognize her familiar voice from small screen favorites like “Chelsea Lately,” “The Mindy Project,” “Last Comic Standing,” and her Netflix comedy specials. Listen in as Madison and Fortune talk about their time...

Listen in as Madison talks with UNC Children Hospital’s Dr. Joshua Alexander about Jersey Mike’s 3/27 Day of Giving.  Dr. Alexander, who is the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at UNC Children’s Hospital, shares that 100% of local Jersey Mike’s sales on Wednesday, March 27th, will be donated to the UNC Health Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program.  Dr....

Listen in as Madison learns more about Ella’s Race, a 10K and 5K race that will be held at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh on Saturday, March 16th. Proceeds from Ella’s Race benefit The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Madison interviews Renae Newmiller, the mother of Ella – an eight-year-old Raleigh native who passed away from a pediatric brain tumor in 2012. Ella...

Listen in as Madison speaks with Clint Harp, host of Magnolia Network’s “Restoration Road.”  Clint shares about the eight years that he lived in North Carolina, as well as about how he has shared his talent and his passion for woodworking with his wife and his children.

Listen as Kitty chats with Nesha Bartholomew Daubenspeck, Executive Director for 1ofus, a local non profit providing assistance to women who are living with breast cancer.