Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors
Podcast by Jesse Brown’s
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August 8, 2025
It’s no secret that plastic waste is an environmental issue – especially in our oceans. Sea Threads, founded by Dylan Cross, makes its products from 100% recycled ocean plastics sourced specifically from marine and coastal ecosystems. Dylan Cross, its founder, joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about Sea Threads and how it works to improve our oceans.
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August 8, 2025
It’s no secret that plastic waste is an environmental issue – especially in our oceans. Sea Threads, founded by Dylan Cross, makes its products from 100% recycled ocean plastics sourced specifically from marine and coastal ecosystems. Dylan Cross, its founder, joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about Sea Threads and how it works to improve our oceans.
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July 31, 2025
Adventure starts in the Carolinas and can take you all around the world – including to western Europe. Scott Wurtzbacher joins the Carolina Outdoors to share his experiences hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc, a 106-mile route through the Alps in Italy, France, and Switzerland. Whether you’re planning on visiting soon or just looking for something else to add to your bucket list, learn more about the Tour Du Mont Blanc on the Carolina O...
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July 30, 2025
As Carolinians continue to enjoy the water this summer, Ryley McKnight joins the show to discuss smallmouth fishing – the cousin of the largemouth bass. Learn about how the fish differ, where to find smallmouth bass, and how to register for the Jesse Brown’s Smallmouth Fly Fishing School coming up in August.
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July 18, 2025
24 Hours of Booty in Charlotte is an annual charity cycling and walking event to raise money for cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs. Scott Dunstan, biker, sponsor, volunteer, and committee member joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about the community-wide event. 24 Hours of Booty is happening July 25th – 26th, 2025, in the Myers Park neighborhood.
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July 18, 2025
Hear from Wilson Gabriel, fly guide, traveler, and longtime member of the Jesse Brown's team, as he shares about his experience in Cruisers on the Rockies, a trail riding event for Land Cruisers in Colorado. Learn about his travels, fly fishing, and the sense of community in the beautiful setting on Silverton, CO.
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Trails are found throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to suburban areas to the coast. Palmer McIntyre, part of the Great Trails State Coalition, joins the Carolina Outdoors podcast this week to share about the Great Trails State, some reopened waterfalls in western NC, and her personal favorite spots from her book Trails and Treats.
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Trails are found throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to suburbs to the coast. Palmer McIntyre is the coordinator of the Great Trails State Coalition and a conservationist with a passion for celebrating the outdoors. She shares about the Coalition's work, the 2023 NC Year of the Trail, and the importance of trails in our communities.
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July 3, 2025
What better way to beat the heat on a summer day than by cooling off at a refreshing swimming hole? In the Charlotte area, Carrigan Farms is a local favorite for swimming, relaxing, getting a bite to eat, and more. Hear Doug Carrigan share about this refreshing natural quarry, the farm, and all the summer fun at Carrigan Farms!
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July 3, 2025
As summer progresses and the Carolina beaches attract more visitors, it’s important to be aware of beach safety, and especially of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful flows of water that flow away from the shore. Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee shares rip current safety advice and advises swimmers to be aware when visiting the beach this summer.
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As summer progresses and temperatures rise across the Carolinas, fish are also feeling the heat. How is the sport of fishing affected by heat waves & weather change? Learn from Elijah Saint Blancard, lead fishing guide and head fly fishing instructor at Jesse Brown’s, to find out what the heat means for the trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass of the Carolinas.
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July 3, 2025 • 19 mins
When self-described "beach bum" and avid outdoorsman Mike Haney moved to North Myrtle Beach, he realized how difficult it was to set up beach umbrellas. Eventually, this observation led to the invention of Mike's Spike: a specialized beach umbrella anchor with a pile-driving design to easily secure your umbrella in the sand, even on the windiest days. Mike joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown's, to share how he...
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July 3, 2025 • 9 mins
When self-described "beach bum" and avid outdoorsman Mike Haney moved to North Myrtle Beach, he realized how difficult it was to set up beach umbrellas. Eventually, this observation led to the invention of Mike's Spike: a specialized beach umbrella anchor with a pile-driving design to easily secure your umbrella in the sand, even on the windiest days. Mike joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown's, to share how he...
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June 19, 2025
With summertime in full swing, so is boating season in the Carolinas. Boat owner and water sportsman Charles Jenkin started sailboating at age 9 and, following retirement, is now a safe and responsible powerboater. He joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s, to share his passion for boating, the importance of safety on the water, and common boating courtesies.
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June 19, 2025
With summertime in full swing, so is boating season in the Carolinas. Boat owner and water sportsman Charles Jenkin started sailboating at age 9 and, following retirement, is now a safe and responsible powerboater. He joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s, to share his passion for boating, the importance of safety on the water, and the popularity of boating on Lake Norman and Lake Wylie.
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June 6, 2025
Celebrate National Trails Day in the Carolinas: Explore Nature and Community
National Trails Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of June each year, is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and explore the scenic beauty of the Carolinas. North and South Carolina are home to hundreds of miles of diverse trails that wind through breathtaking mountain ranges, serene coastal paths, and vibrant urban greenways. ...
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June 6, 2025
How many of us have a career in something, then return to the one thing that we had a passion in? Bob Senn began his Bob Senn began his Certification as a Naturalist in 2014. He then became a Certified South Carolina Master Naturalist in 2017. He did all of this after spending a career in telecommunications. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, spends some time learning Senn's background and the difference between a "Naturalist" ...
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June 6, 2025
Bob Senn visits the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the changes in the Carolina Outdoors. Climate, growth, and the habits of people and animals have changed. This Certified South Carolina Master Naturalist & a member of the SC association of Naturalists shares insight to the changes going on in our environment.
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May 30, 2025 • 16 mins
Mike Floyd has worked with Gray's Sporting Journal for over thirty years. After growing up in Spartanburg, SC, he was introduced to a ton of adventure in Rabun County, GA. After graduating in newspaper journalism & history from the University of Georgia, he took his love of the outdoors to this famed publication. His career has spanned tons of change in print media but Gray's remains timelessly popular with advertisers and most ...
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May 30, 2025 • 20 mins
Our Gray’s Sporting Journal conversation continues. Editor Mike Floyd shares knowledge on this literary magazine. It is published seven times each year celebrating hunting and fishing. Plus, poetry, long form features, & detailed photos. Ray Matthews (a friend of the Carolina Outdoors) has had articles published along with Annie Proulx, Pete Fromm, & C.B. Bernard. The choices are usually made by a "blind reader" format with a ...
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