Triangle 411
Trusted, long-time print and broadcast journalist, Mary Insprucker, produces and hosts Triangle 411, the pulse that moves the world today. This one-size-fits-all Podcast, with a local, national, and international audience, is a vibrant collection of stories, medical breakthroughs, what’s trending, help, hot topics, entertainment, social good, events and boundless other adventures. Engaging interviews are compelling, witty and sneak behind the scenes for fresh twists on old subjects. A conversation pit of comedians, politicians, authors, chefs, sports figures, experts, the common and the uncommon are featured. National and local topics include career advice, marketing tips , environmental solutions, input from officials, local heroes, interviews with Iron Chef Justin Sutherland, Dr. Brooks/What Color is Your Parachute, Sembroski-first citizen crew member in space, YouTube's Holderness Family, Women's US World Cup Champ Jessica McDonald and James Beard finalist Chef Cheetie Kumar, TV shows, Israeli conflict, space travel, Death Cafes, psychic artists, Purple Heart recipient, Labrador retriever, Sgt. Yeager, how to: say "no," avoid failure, and be happy, and so much more. There’s something for everyone. Even those “in the know” will want to know the expansive information this podcast serves up. So, join in the fun or get serious with us on all major podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts, and at our website Triangle411.buzzsprout.com
Episodes
172 episodes
TRAVEL: HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME--LIKE AN EXPERT: BEHIND THE SCENES HACKS/TRICKS TO EASY, SAFE, FUN TRAVEL
Jay Ratliff, nationally recognized radio and TV aviation analyst, advises on cheap tickets, best seat, aviation safety, air traffic control, lithium battery scares, shoes/liquids, evacuation, disruptive passengers, airlines, travel insigh...
SOCCER-SOCCER: THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT INTRODUCES TST “MIXED”
The Soccer Tournament hosts a TST Mixed! Hope Solo, Wrexham Red Dragons, Steven Fletcher—Target Score Time, May 27-June 1, 2026, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
PAIN, GRIEF, SUFFERING, LOSS—HOW TO SCRAPE TRAGEDY OFF YOUR BONES
Larry Freeborg, business transformation coach, shares relief though his company Stepping Through the Gate and his book, Always At Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma –pain, grief, loss, tragedy
HOLIDAY BLUES: A “UNIQUE” WAY TO BEAT THEM
Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on beating the holiday blues in a way you may not have thought of before. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her h...
SCHOLARSHIPS!!!! Hurry—applications close March 3, 2026
More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications, including Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarships. -Education, tuition,
Christmas Carols—History-Serenade-Free Songs
History, favorites, the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn,’ Forbidden Carols, Laurelyn Dossett sings and talks about her composition for the NC Symphony. Non-Profit—recycle Christmas Tress to save the dunes-Surfrider Foundation--Oldie but Goodie Repeat-somet...
COOKIE EXCHANGE
How to bake for, attend, and host a successful cookie exchange, prizes, preparation, invitations, set up, cookie recipes, tips from Joan Baumer/ Crepe Cakerie will have sugarplums dancing in your head.
BLACK FRIDAY NINJA-STYLE SHOPPING: SUCCESS/SURVIVAL KIT
Twenty-year experts, Allie Wells and Jessiey Insprucker, share EVERYTHING you need to know about Black Friday Shopping Success: battle plans, trends, map-outs, strategy, online/brick mortar, stampedes, bargains, warriors
TITANIC GHOST? ALYSON RICHMAN’S BOOK, “THE MISSING PAGES,” EXPLORES
After catastrophe strikes, Titanic passenger Harry Widener’s last known words were that he must return to his cabin to retrieve his latest treasure. Neither the young man nor the book is ever seen again. Ghost, hauntings, Halloween, All Souls D...
COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY SIMPLIFIED
Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data...
MEDITATION: HEART RHYTHM MEDITATION-Un-stick emotions, magnetize heart energy to influence those who control your lives and finding your purpose
Puran and Susanna Bair of iamHeart school, authors Living from the Heart: A Guide to Heart Rhythm Meditation and Energize Your Heart in 4 Dimensions, meditation, health, women’s health, mental health, destress, control emotions
ARTIST-CHAS FAGAN—STATUES: Capitol’s Reagan, Billy Graham-Young Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Freedom’s Charge
Chas Fagan talks about being self-taught, researching subjects, incorporating history, Portraits of US Presidents & Barbara Bush US Stamp, The Pursuit of Happiness, memories, stories, art, sculptures
TRAVEL: BACKYARD JOURNEYS-SCOTT MASON, WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler
Travel, North Carolina, local exploring, gems to find, money saving tips, unique travel, travel pros and cons
COLLEGE PLANNING SIMPLIFIED
Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data...
WRINKLES: SUN WRINKLE ADVISE & FIXES
Sun Wrinkles/Wrinkle prevention, treatment, fixes, sun protection from diet to clothing, health, women, UV, summer safe fun, Botox, Retinoids, dermabrasion, chemical peels, vitamin C serums
UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR: HEALING UKRAINE: BOTANICAL GARDENS IN A TIME OF WAR—Hurry, opp for webinar on same
Since the Russian invasion in early 2022, Ukraine’s botanical gardens have been serving as centers of respite& recovery. Ukraine gardens & stories featured, Emilee Weaver/Therapeutic Horticulture North Carolina Botanical Garden, Tony Al...
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: A Night for Special Olympics-an evening of culinary delight—Police Depts/Flame of Hope/Athlete Strength/Stories.
Cary Police Dept (Chief Terry Sult), Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth, Alisa Wright Colopy, Fit & Able Productions, Academy Street Bistro, Special Olympic athletes’ stories, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
BEES: HOTELS, COFFEE CAN BEE HOUSES, HOW TO INCREASE BACKYARD FRUIT YIELDS
Karen DiDonato, backyard orchardist and founder Nurtured By Nature Growers, talks pollinators and propagating fruit trees, increasing yields, social bees and solitary bees, the Mason bee and Leaf Cutter bee, 'keeping' backyard nativ...
STRAWBERRIES—PICKIN’-FRIENDSHIPS-COCKTAILS-ICE CUBES—OH MY!
Joan Baumer, the owner of Crepe Cakerie, a corporate caterer, writer, and a national award winner who has been featured in many magazines and even won Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award—talks the A-Z of Strawberries
ALLERGIES—DE-BUNKING MYTHS—YES, ADULTS CAN GET THEM!
Dr. Heather Gutekunst, MD, of Allergy Partners, presents a true and false on what to believe, and not believe, about allergies—and includes helpful tips, treatments, pollen, health, allergies,watering eyes, itching nose, sneezing--REPEAT
MARRIAGE VERSES COUPLE-PARTNERSHIP—reexamining the preconceived assigned role of husband verses wife
Catherine Aponte, Psy.D., a former clinical psychologist and an adjunct professor at Spalding University, explains how a couple-partnership can fulfill the important social functions of marriage without its rigid social role
SLEEP-LACK THEREOF, INSOMNIA, DEPRIVATION—It’s enough to keep you awake at night
Sleep myths, schedules, positions/pillows, debt, coming down from adrenaline highs, falling back to sleep, and successful habits are all discussed by Dr. Christopher Winter, Sleep Specialist/Neurologist, Author of The Rested Child and The S...
FALLS: THE UNCOMMON, COMMON KILLER—Discussion with Dr. Wayne Gradman, vascular surgeon, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of THE FALL GUY: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day
Fall factors: Medication, Balance, Weight, Footwear, Psychological Impact—are all discussed
SPRING PLANTING WORKSHOP!
Workshop on crop seasonality & rotation, plant spacing, creating a plan and garden layout map, indoor plant starts, etc. All covered in this audio workshop featuring Jamie Cristiano of the Geer Street Learning Garden/ Inter-Faith Food Shutt...