In this episode, I share a glimpse of what’s to come, the mission behind this podcast, and the meaningful conversations you can expect in future episodes.
Author: WKNC Admin
This is A short interview with Special operator Bob Burton, who was a green beret in the US military. Bob shares with us a few lessons about what it takes to make it to this special operations unit and why he ended up choosing to join the army and serve his country.
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Chainsaw Charts 3/24/25
Chainsaw Charts
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | MAYHEMIC | Toba | Sepulcharal Voice |
| 2 | PYRRHON | Exhaust | Willowtip |
| 3 | DEFEATED SANITY | Chronicles of Lunacy | Season of Mist |
| 4 | CAVERN WOMB | Stages of Infinity [EP] | Rotted Life |
| 5 | PHRENELITH | Ashen Womb | Dark Descent |
| 6 | DEMON BITCH | Master of the Games | Cruz del Sur |
| 7 | MITOCHONDRION | Vitriseptome | Profound Lore |
| 8 | THOU | Umbilical | Sacred Bones |
| 9 | BLOOD INCANTATION | Absolute Elsewhere | Century Media |
| 10 | CANUT DE BON | no esperan por nadie | Sello Cototo |
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Afterhours Charts 3/24/25
Afterhours Charts
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | MASHIRO EXISTS | Wasteland | Self-Released |
| 2 | STAY ANOTHER SEASON | Blue Fantasy | Self-Released |
| 3 | UNDER.NET COMPILATION DISC 3.4: ECCENTRICS | VARIOUS ARTISTS | under.net |
| 4 | TURQUOISEDEATH | Furtherworld [EP] | Self-Released |
| 5 | CYBER CHRYSALIS | VARIOUS ARTISTS | Gimmedanger |
| 6 | BILLION DOLLAR MIND | The Vision | Business Casual |
| 7 | JUNIORGRAFX | born | Business Casual |
| 8 | HYPERBOREA32X | Lowkey [EP] | Self-Released |
| 9 | INTRA | I’ll Survive For You | Doki Doki Beats |
| 10 | INSTUPENDO X RIPSQUAD | Ripstupendo | Self-Released |
Afterhours Adds
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | MASHIRO EXISTS | Wasteland | Self-Released |
| 2 | BILLION DOLLAR MIND | The Vision | Business Casual |
| 3 | CYBER CHRYSALIS | VARIOUS ARTISTS | Gimmedanger |
| 4 | PHOEBE RINGS | “Aseurai” [Single] | Carpark |
| 5 | TAPEWORMS | “Pitch Pop” [Single] | Music_Website |
| 6 | SEXTILE | “Freak Eyes” [Single] | Sacred Bones |
| 7 | ANTHONY PEARS | “Let’s Dance” [Single] | AenT |
| 8 | VMRROBOTIC AND TURQUOISEDEATH | “Aquila” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 9 | DJ PYTHON | “Besos Robados” [Single] | XL |
| 10 | PANORAM | “The Question” [Single] | Self-Released |
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Underground Charts 3/24/25
Underground Charts
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | KENNY MASON | 9 (Nine) | RCA |
| 2 | JESHI | Airbag Woke Me Up | Because |
| 3 | WAHID | THEY ALL GO MAD! [EP] | Innovative Leisure |
| 4 | PRO-TEENS, THE | MF Teen: Your Concernence In The Above Is Assumed | College Of Knowledge |
| 5 | JAE SKEESE | Ground Level | Drumwork/Equity |
| 6 | 9LIVES | “UP FREESTYLE” feat. Odetari [Single] | Pulse/Concord |
| 7 | AJ TRACEY | “Crush” feat. Jorja Smith [Single] | Revenge |
| 8 | BRIAN NASTY | Anywhere, But Here With You | Big Dada |
| 9 | WRETCH 32 | “Feels” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 10 | JUJULIPPS | SUPERSTAR [EP] | Bigpop |
Underground Adds
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | FLY ANAKIN | “The Times” [Single] | Lex |
| 2 | DUCKWRTH | “Hurricane J.I.M.” [Single] | Them Hellas/The Blind Youth |
| 3 | TOKIMONSTA | Eternal Reverie | Young Art |
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Jazz Charts 3/24/25
Jazz Charts
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | TRACY YANG JAZZ ORCHESTRA | OR | BJU |
| 2 | ALABASTER DEPLUME | A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole | International Anthem |
| 3 | EYAL VILNER BIG BAND | Swingin’ Uptown | Self-Released |
| 4 | BILL CHARLAP TRIO | And Then Again | Blue Note |
| 5 | RODNEY JORDAN | Memphis Blue | Baxter |
| 6 | BADBADNOTGOOD | Mid Spiral | XL |
| 7 | AUDREY POWNE | From The Fire | BBE |
| 8 | ARTEMIS | Arboresque | Blue Note |
| 9 | ANDY EZRIN | I Was Here | Ez It Iz |
| 10 | REGINALD CYNTJE | Gentle Touch | Self-Released |
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Top Charts 3/25/25
Top Charts
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | FRANKIE SUNSWEPT AND THE SILVER MOONS | Nostalgia | Sunswept Drive |
| 2 | KENNY MASON | 9 (Nine) | RCA |
| 3 | SEAFOOD SAM | Standing On Giant Shoulders | drink sum wtr |
| 4 | BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD | “Besties” [Single] | Ninja Tune |
| 5 | CADENCE WEAPON | Rollercoaster | MNRK |
| 6 | FEEBLE LITTLE HORSE | “This Is Real” [Single] | Saddle Creek |
| 7 | GUMBO | Stir The Pot | A Tiny Universe |
| 8 | HARTO FALION | im_my_best_friend | Surf Gang |
| 9 | HIATUS KAIYOTE | Love Heart Cheat Code | Brainfeeder |
| 10 | HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE | Disaster Trick | Run For Cover |
| 11 | INHALER | Open Wide | Polydor |
| 12 | JAE SKEESE | Ground Level | Drumwork/Equity |
| 13 | JESHI | Airbag Woke Me Up | Because |
| 14 | MAE MARTIN | I’m A TV | Casablanca/Republic |
| 15 | MEAT COMPUTER | Slept On The Floor Still Dreamt About You | labels r 4 soup |
| 16 | MILAN RING | Mangos | Astral People/PIAS |
| 17 | NILUFER YANYA | My Method Actor | Ninja Tune |
| 18 | PAINT | Gift Shop [EP] | Self-Released |
| 19 | POTATOHEAD PEOPLE | Eat Your Heart Out | Bastard Jazz |
| 20 | RITCHIE | Triple Digits [112] | AWAL |
| 21 | SASAMI | Blood On The Silver Screen | Domino |
| 22 | SCOWL | “Special” [Single] | Dead Oceans |
| 23 | SPIRA ME | Existing & Lingering | existing |
| 24 | VENTURING | Ghostholding | deadAir |
| 25 | ALADEAN KHEROUFI | Studies In A Dying Love | We Are Busy Bodies |
| 26 | ALTERNATE LIFE FORCE | A.L.F. The Initial Transmissions [EP] | Self-Released |
| 27 | AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS | Cartoon Darkness | B2B |
| 28 | BOYSCOTT | Spellbound | Topshelf |
| 29 | CERAMIC ANIMAL | Cosmic Eraser | Self-Released |
| 30 | CHANEL BEADS | Your Day Will Come | Jagjaguwar/Secretly Group |
Top Adds
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | SUNBATHE | Myself To You | Time Release |
| 2 | WEATHERDAY | Hornet Disaster | Topshelf |
| 3 | GREER | Big Smile | Epitaph |
| 4 | JAPANESE BREAKFAST | For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) | Dead Oceans |
| 5 | ALLY EVENSON | “Do You See Me?” [Single] | Assemble Sound |
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Keep On Rocking in the Free World!
In this episode we will review some big hip hop events as of late, and the future of hip hop in the world’s biggest stage. Following that is an album review of the Rizzle Kicks’ comeback album Competition is For Losers, and we conclude with a deep dive / incoherent rambling into the brief history or rock and hip hop.
Intro and outro music is “Top Ten” by Jeremy Blake
Ever wondered what it’s like to live as a “John Smith”? Well, Abdullah Najjar can tell you—because he did just that! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) world of names. Abdullah shares his experience adopting the most common name in the Western world while in Libya, all in an effort to sound less… well, too “exotic”. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go exactly as planned.
From the Roman naming system to the complexities of “Gunther” and “Gustav,” we explore how names shape our identity and perceptions. We also tackle the emotional weight behind some names (yes, even “John Smith” has its baggage). Along the way, we learn how names tie us to history, culture, and sometimes—whether we like it or not—awkward dinner conversations.
So, whether you’re curious about the origin of your name or just need a good laugh at the expense of “John Smith,” tune in! It’s the perfect episode to listen to while traveling, relaxing, or contemplating whether you should change your name to something more… memorable.
This is A conversation with Patrick Weninger, an NC State University alum and a former Case Officer for the CIA. Patrick shares stories from his experience as a case officer, how he became involved with the CIA, and what it is like to engage with people as an undercover officer.