Do You Even Live Here?

Do You Even Live Here?
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A show that centers real people in the story, talking about what communities really care about, not just the headlines. Preston and Dalton each use their government experience, and backgrounds to bring forward opinions and lessons that make you think.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 5 - ACA, Graig Meyer, and March Madness

    In our second news episode with just our two hosts, Preston and Dalton, touch on an ongoing healthcare challenge related to a hospital in WNC, the replacement process for NC Senator Graig Meyer's seat, their own controversies, and wrap it up talking about March Madness as well as attacking (and defending) Dalton's new school's performance.

    1h 4m

  2. APR 7

    Episode 4 (PT 2) - Petey Smith McDowell: Belle Chere, Reddit, North Carolina Ghost Busters

    Here's part two of our conversation with Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more,. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell. Big shoutouts to Preston's family business, Quality Janitorial Group Inc. for hosting!

    41 min

  3. MAR 31

    Episode 4 - Petey Smith McDowell: AVL, Comedy, and Reading the Room

    So excited that we had the Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more, join us for our first in person episode! Together we talk comedy, politics, and Western North Carolina. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell. Big shoutouts to Preston's family business, Quality Janitorial Group Inc. for hosting!

    29 min

  4. MAR 22

    Episode 3: Preston and Dalton talk Data Centers, Costco, and Primaries

    Welcome to episode 3, where Preston and Dalton switch gears and talk to each other about ongoing events in Boone, Fletcher, and across North Carolina. Together, they talk about Data Centers and their impacts, what they do as local leaders to provide protections, the contentious nature of primaries, Asheville's odds of getting a Costco, and their favorite Pokémon.

    55 min

  5. MAR 13

    Episode 2 (PT 2) - Andrew Aydin: Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and Comics

    Welcome back to Do You Even Live Here? This is part 2 of our chat with Andrew Aydin. We had a lengthy conversation that we're sure you'll enjoy. In this episode, Andrew shares some Jesse Jackson stories honoring the late civil rights hero and spills about some comic insights. Look to support Andrew in his ongoing work, the Appalachian Comics Project, a graphic novel based on the many heroes and stories of Hurricane Helene.

    55 min

  6. MAR 2

    Episode 2 - Andrew Aydin: Rushing the Mound, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and Comics

    For our second episode, we're excited to host Andrew Aydin, John Lewis's former Digital Director and Policy Advisor, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a comics writer. We touch on a bit throughout these two parts. We hope you enjoy and look to support Andrew in his ongoing work, the Appalachian Comics Project, a graphic novel based on the many heroes and stories of Hurricane Helene.

    56 min

  7. FEB 22

    Episode 1 (Pt #2) Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Taking Back Storytelling

    Friend of the show, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton continues the conversation about her work, AI, organizing, and much more in this part two of our episode one. Preston and Dalton stick around after and re-cap and touch on their first jobs. Special thanks for this episode goes to the talented Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, find her work on Substack at WorkingClassStories.substack.com.

    23 min

  8. FEB 15

    Episode 1 - Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Taking Back Storytelling (Pt #1)

    Welcome to our first episode, everyone! Friend of the show, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton joins us for a conversation about her work, AI, organizing, and much more. Gwen is a writer and organizer dedicated to amplifying the voices of working-class people in rural communities across the state. There's few folks better suited to kick of "Do You Even Live Here!"

    35 min
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A show that centers real people in the story, talking about what communities really care about, not just the headlines. Preston and Dalton each use their government experience, and backgrounds to bring forward opinions and lessons that make you think.

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    Do You Even Live Here?
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  • Episodes
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