On the Porch with Jim Williams

Send us Fan Mail Believe it or not, this one will make you take a second look at things that cross your path or go bump in the night.

Send us Fan Mail Award winning ice carver Aaron Costic and I discuss his life at Lake James, some of the artwork he has created in past years, and his current adventures at the lake.  The upcoming Ice Festival at the lake is discussed and how to obtain tickets to the one a year event.

Send us Fan Mail A discussion with the man who has his fingers on the pulse of our city.

Send us Fan Mail Steve and I discuss the mechanics of running a brewery in Marion.  Naturally, food comes into the discussion.  You might want to listen to this one while you are on your way to Taylors.

Send us Fan Mail One man's interpretation of the universe.  Who are we to judge?

Send us Fan Mail If you are even thinking of buying or selling property or know someone who is, this is a must listen.

Send us Fan Mail How do you maintain a business in Marion for more than forty four years?  Listen to my conversation with Nancy and you might get a few tips.

Send us Fan Mail Angela discusses things that are around us that only a few of us see.

Send us Fan Mail Katie helps me to understand a little more about how the city government works.

Send us Fan Mail Some great stories about the big movie made in Marion.  We also talk about how a small town can fight the big corporations.                  

Send us Fan Mail Scott Hollifield and I read the articles we wrote in 2021 after we found the B-24.

Send us Fan Mail Join me and the group of explorers, Walt Bagwell, Arvin Hicks, Scott Hollifield, Steve Pierce, and Dan Smith who sought, and found, the unknown location of a World War II bomber that crashed in McDowell County in 1944.

Send us Fan Mail A little housekeeping and the last two remotes from our Alaska cruise.

Send us Fan Mail Jim and I forgo trivial issues like the origin of the universe or the ascent of man and get right to the age-old quandary of mankind, vanilla or butter pecan.  Join me for one of my most pleasant interviews and get to know a very special member of our community.

Send us Fan Mail Will and I discuss the current state of emergency services available to residents of McDowell County.  We dive a little deeper and discuss the emotional and physical toll those folks pay and how their dedication allows us to have some of the best emergency medical service in the country.

Send us Fan Mail It's package delivery to high school basketball as I interview two fellow passengers for a remote podcast on a rolling ship on the high seas.  This one is just for fun.  I hope you enjoy it.

Send us Fan Mail John and I discuss his time with McDowell County as a paramedic.  Things get a little deeper when John imparts his knowledge, wisdom, and bravery in his fight against cancer.  Then we go into the woods to find Bigfoot.  We discuss first hand encounters and endless possibilities.  This one will make you look a little closer during that hike in the forest.

Send us Fan Mail Another round of movie banter.

Send us Fan Mail Walt and I discuss a variety of movies and do a deep dive into the making of some of them.  Hopefully, you will discover a few that you haven't seen and decide to watch. The insight to some of the older flicks may give you a little understand that will help you enjoy them again.

Send us Fan Mail Steve and I discuss numerous trails in Western North Carolina.  Steve's vast hiking  experience allows us to provide specific details about many of the trails.  If you're a hiker, or just interested in North Carolina back country, this one is for you.

Send us Fan Mail Annette and I discuss photography from philosophy to execution.  I keep bugging her until she shares some basic tricks with the i-Phone.   

Send us Fan Mail Alyssa and I discuss the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur in today's economy.  We also talk about how she and her husband have shared their success with the community.  You might find some good lessons in this one.

Send us Fan Mail Members of the Rotary Club of Marion join me to discuss the upcoming auction on October 15.

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the Marion Massacre a little known part of Marion history.  I think this is on of the most emotional episodes so far.  Told eloquently by Kim Clark.  Don't miss this one.

Send us Fan Mail Steve and I discuss trains and their effect on Marion both past and future.  Listen to what is in our future.