Kudzu Project

Nick Lucey/Lucey Agency

Stories that grow wild. Hosted by Nick Lucey, The Kudzu Project delivers voices and conversations from Western North Carolina, the Appalachians, and beyond — tangled in history, rooted in community, and blooming with life. Recorded in Hendersonville, NC by the Lucey Agency. 

  1. 24 авг.

    The Farmer Who's Fighting Flock: Austin Rhodes on Privacy, Surveillance and Taking a Stand

    Drop us a line. Austin Rhodes says he never expected to lead a movement. But the Edneyville berry farmer and beekeeper has found himself at the center of the growing local debate over Flock Safety camera systems in Henderson County, North Carolina. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Austin tells Nick why he believes the license plate readers raise serious questions about privacy, surveillance, government overreach, and personal freedom. He shares what drew him to the cause, what he has learned along the way, and why he is urging local residents and elected leaders to take a closer look. Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  2. 10 авг.

    From Coach to Counsel to Candidate: Jerry Smith Makes His Case to Be Hendersonville’s Next Mayor

    Drop us a line. Jerry Smith has spent much of his life serving Hendersonville, North Carolina ... from teaching and coaching generations of students to representing the community for 14 years on City Council, including a term as mayor pro tem. Now, the longtime public servant and lawyer is making his case to become Hendersonville's next mayor. Jerry joins Nick to discuss the lessons he carried from the classrooms, sidelines, and courtrooms into City Hall, what he learned during his years on City Council, and his vision for Hendersonville's future. For more information about Jerry Smith's campaign, visit jerrysmithformayor.com. Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  3. 3 авг.

    No Passport Required: Mike Andress and the Exploration Local Podcast

    Drop us a line. For more than six years, Mike Andress has been helping to unearth the people, places, and stories that make the Southern Appalachian Mountains so unique. As the host of the Exploration Local podcast, he has taken listeners into mountain towns, along winding trails and rivers, and into conversations with the people whose lives and missions are deeply rooted in this region. Mike joins Nick to talk about how the podcast began, what he has learned after cranking out scores of episodes, and why some of the best stories and adventures can be found within a short radius of home. For more information about the Exploration Local podcast, visit https://explorationlocal.com. Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  4. 27 июл.

    Don't Postpone Joy: Jason Livengood on Life, Happiness, and the Future of TV

    Drop us a line. Originally from Austin, Texas, Jason Livengood now calls Asheville, N.C., home, and works with AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, helping businesses reach local audiences through WLOS and an evolving mix of television, streaming, and digital media. In this episode, Jason joins Nick for a wide-ranging conversation about life, happiness, and his belief that we shouldn’t postpone joy. They also explore the changing television landscape, whether traditional TV is losing its relevance, and why Jason believes it still offers businesses a powerful—and often more affordable than expected—way to connect with customers. Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  5. 20 июл.

    Creative Destruction: Nobel Laureate Peter Howitt on Innovation, Obsolescence, and the Future

    Drop us a line. Nobel Prize-winning economist Peter Howitt joins the Kudzu Project for a fascinating conversation about technology, obsolescence, and the forces that shape our ever-changing world. The Canadian-born economist received the prestigious prize in 2025 for his work on the theory of "Creative Destruction," the necessary but often painful process by which new ideas, technologies, and industries replace the old. Now residing in Hendersonville, N.C., Howitt discusses the research that earned him one of the academic world’s greatest honors, what creative destruction means for ordinary people, and how innovation, artificial intelligence and even politics can influence the economy of the future. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2025/howitt/facts/ Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  6. 13 июл.

    Can a Political Outsider Change City Hall? Jeff Groh Thinks So.

    Drop us a line. Jeff Groh has never held elected office, yet he believes that's exactly what Hendersonville needs. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with the City Council candidate to discuss why he's entering local politics after a career in engineering, technology, and small business ownership. Groh shares his thoughts on limited government, fiscal responsibility, local business, public safety, and preserving Hendersonville's character as the community grows. To learn more about Jeff Groh's campaign, visit https://www.groh4council.com. The Kudzu Project welcomes candidates from across the political spectrum and provides guests with equal opportunities to discuss their views and priorities. If you'd like to be interviewed, please email podcast@kudzuproject.com.  Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  7. 6 июл.

    Sobering Thoughts: Hope Coalition's Patrick Davis and the Road to Recovery

    Drop us a line. Recovery is about much more than breaking free from addiction. It's about rebuilding a life with purpose, connection, and hope. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with Patrick Davis, Program Manager of Hope Coalition in Hendersonville, N.C., to talk about the realities of substance abuse recovery and the transformative power of peer support. A North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist, Patrick's path to helping others is deeply personal. After experiencing firsthand how Hope Coalition changed his own life, he returned to the organization to help others navigate their own recovery journeys. Whether you've been personally affected by addiction or simply want to better understand one of the most pressing issues facing our community today, this is a conversation about resilience, redemption, and the remarkable capacity for hope. Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

  8. 29 июн.

    Speaking Broadly with Laurel Park Mayor Carey O'Cain

    Drop us a line. Just west of Hendersonville sits the residential community of Laurel Park, a town known for its scenic beauty, tranquility, and rich history. In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with Laurel Park Mayor Carey O'Cain for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive communities. A Henderson County native, retired commercial contractor, longtime owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, and Laurel Park's mayor since 2011, O'Cain brings decades of experience and a genuine love for this region to everything he does. Beyond serving as mayor, Carey is also the creator and host of Broadly Speaking, the popular WTZQ radio series that explores the people, places, and stories of the French Broad River Valley. That passion for history shines throughout this conversation as he reflects on how the past continues to shape the future of Laurel Park and the greater Henderson County area. Whether you're interested in local government, Appalachian history, community preservation, or simply the stories that make Western North Carolina such a remarkable place to call home, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about the Town of Laurel Park: https://www.laurelpark.org Listen to "Broadly Speaking" on WTZQ: https://www.wtzq.com/show/broadly-speaking/ Welcome to Rhythm & Brews — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from June-October, Rhythm & Brews transforms South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a community gathering place filled with music, food trucks, local beer, wine, and cider, and thousands of people enjoying a summer evening together. Learn more at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/rhythm-brews-concert-series. The Kudzu Project is powered by the Lucey Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Hendersonville, NC. Support the show The Kudzu Project is produced by the Lucey Agency in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To learn more about the podcast, please visit kudzuproject.com, or follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/kudzuproject.

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Stories that grow wild. Hosted by Nick Lucey, The Kudzu Project delivers voices and conversations from Western North Carolina, the Appalachians, and beyond — tangled in history, rooted in community, and blooming with life. Recorded in Hendersonville, NC by the Lucey Agency. 

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  • Автор
    Nick Lucey/Lucey Agency
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    38
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    С ненормативной лексикой
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    © 2026 Kudzu Project
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