Comedy trailblazer and actor, Dane Cook, is known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and outrageous observational humor, and he’s bringing it all to DPAC on Wednesday, November 13th! All week long, enter the BBB Box Office for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Contest ends May 5th at 11:59 p.m.
Listen in as Madison talks with comedian Leanne Morgan, whose “I’m Every Woman” comedy show will drop on Netflix on Thursday, April 11th. You can also enjoy Leanne’s comedy live at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro (Wednesday, April 3rd – Friday, April 5th) or at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville (Thursday, April 25th, and Friday, April 26th). Plus, look for the release of Leanne’s upcoming book, “What in the World,” as well as for her role in the upcoming Reese Whitherspoon and Will Ferrell movie, “You’re Cordially Invited.”
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Enjoy Madison’s conversation with NC native – and her former intern! – Fortune Feimster. Fortune currently wears a lot of hats, including: standup comedian, writer, and actor. You’ll recognize her familiar voice from small screen favorites like “Chelsea Lately,” “The Mindy Project,” “Last Comic Standing,” and her Netflix comedy specials. Listen in as Madison and Fortune talk about their time spent working together, as well as about Fortune’s journey to “find herself.” And… if you’d like to catch Fortune’s standup gig in person, she’ll be appearing at DPAC on Saturday, March 16th, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Click here for ticket information.
Listen in as Madison talks with UNC Children Hospital’s Dr. Joshua Alexander about Jersey Mike’s 3/27 Day of Giving. Dr. Alexander, who is the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at UNC Children’s Hospital, shares that 100% of local Jersey Mike’s sales on Wednesday, March 27th, will be donated to the UNC Health Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Alexander also shares about the critical need for pediatric rehabilitation services in North Carolina, and how Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving is helping UNC Children’s Hospital to move closer to its goal of being able to offer those services in-house.
Listen in as Madison learns more about Ella’s Race, a 10K and 5K race that will be held at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh on Saturday, March 16th. Proceeds from Ella’s Race benefit The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Madison interviews Renae Newmiller, the mother of Ella – an eight-year-old Raleigh native who passed away from a pediatric brain tumor in 2012. Ella’s Race was established as a way of bringing hope – and possible new treatments — to families who are battling pediatric brain cancer and tumors.
Taleggio, better known to some as Tally, is a medium guy with a big personality with so much love to give. He loves to crawl into your lap for scritches and cuddles after a long romp around the APS play yard. Tally loves to play fetch and will do just about anything for a treat, but he’s also really good at entertaining himself. We’ve seen Tally’s personality blossom! When he first entered the shelter, he was anxious and timid, not even willing to sit up tall for pictures. Now, he’s posing and smiling for all that will bat an eye his way. Sweet Tally is looking for a place to land with toys, play time, positive experiences, and opportunities to learn. Ready to meet love in dog form? Stop by to give Tally some attention!
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Listen in as Madison speaks with Clint Harp, host of Magnolia Network’s “Restoration Road.” Clint shares about the eight years that he lived in North Carolina, as well as about how he has shared his talent and his passion for woodworking with his wife and his children.
Every four years, an extra day appears on our calendars… February 29. While this might seem like a simple correction to keep our time in sync with the Earth’s orbit, many cultures believe it’s much more than that. From marriage myths to supernatural fears, leap years have long been surrounded by strange superstitions.
We all know that a typical year has 365 days, but the Earth takes approximately 365.2422 days to complete one full orbit around the sun. Without the extra day every four years, the calendar would gradually fall out of sync with the seasons. But why was February chosen for this leap day? The Julian Calendar designated February 29th as the extra day when it was modified to better align with the solar year. While the leap year’s purpose is purely practical, many cultures have attached superstitions and traditions to it.
In several cultures, leap years are associated with bad luck. The old Italian saying “Anno bisesto, anno funesto” translates to “Leap year, doom year,” suggesting that misfortune and death are more common during these years. Similarly, in Greece, many couples avoid getting married in a leap year, fearing their union will be cursed with bad luck or an early divorce.
One of the most famous leap year traditions comes from Ireland and Scotland, where February 29 is considered “Bachelor’s Day.” According to legend, St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait too long for men to propose. As a solution, he allowed women to propose marriage on leap day. However, if a man refused the proposal, he was expected to compensate the woman, sometimes with a silk dress, gloves, or money.
People born on February 29, known as “Leaplings” or “Leap Year Babies,” are sometimes believed to be special… or cursed. Some old European traditions claimed leap day births were unlucky, while in other cultures, being born on this rare date was seen as a sign of uniqueness and good fortune. Many leaplings only get to “officially” celebrate their birthdays every four years, often choosing February 28 or March 1 in non-leap years.
Many agricultural superstitions warn farmers to be extra cautious during leap years. In some rural traditions, it’s believed that crops won’t grow properly or that livestock will be more prone to disease. There’s even an old Scottish saying: “A leap year is never a good seed year,” suggesting that the harvest will be poor and unpredictable.
Another widespread superstition is that leap years bring an increase in deaths. Some believe that people are more likely to pass away during a leap year due to the imbalance caused by the extra day. In certain cultures, people are especially wary of making big life decisions, such as moving, starting a business, or making major financial investments during a leap year.
Because leap day is so rare, there have been legal debates over when leaplings reach adulthood. In some places, if you’re born on February 29, the law recognizes your birthday as February 28 in non-leap years, while other places use March 1. This odd technicality has even led to legal loopholes in contracts and inheritance cases!
An old English law reportedly stated that any man who refused a woman’s leap-day marriage proposal had to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The idea was that she could wear them to hide her shame of not having an engagement ring!
Some folklore claims that ghosts and spirits are more active on February 29 because the day exists outside the usual rhythm of time. In parts of Europe, people once believed that witches and supernatural beings gained extra powers during leap years!
There’s a long-standing belief that leap years bring global instability—whether political, economic, or environmental. Some point to major historical events that have occurred during leap years, such as wars, economic crashes, and natural disasters, to support the idea that these years are more unpredictable than others.
Whether leap years truly bring misfortune or just an extra day on the calendar, they have fascinated people for centuries. From eerie folklore to legal loopholes, this rare occurrence continues to spark myths, traditions, and a bit of mystery. Do you believe in any leap-year superstitions?
Listen as Kitty chats with Nesha Bartholomew Daubenspeck, Executive Director for 1ofus, a local nonprofit providing assistance to women who are living with breast cancer and other gynecological cancers.
