Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

When Patrick Groft’s daughter brought home a homemade doily from school, he didn’t think much of it. It sat on his desk for months until, one day, a friend picked it up, threw it at him, and they discovered that it flew, much like a Frisbee. From there, Pocket Disc and Buena Onda Games was born. Founder Patrick Groft joins the Carolina Outdoors to share the story of the company, other engaging toys, and more. See more on the Buena Onda Games website here. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

With leaves changing and Charlotte’s fall foliage in peak, the Carolina Outdoors hosts a fall leaf expert, the “Supreme Leaf Judge” Bradley Smith. An Appalachian Trail thru hiker, an enjoyer of the outdoors, and the overseer of the Supreme Leaf Contest. Learn about Bradley’s family’s fall leaf contest, his experience hiking the AT, and how to enter into the contest. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Dogs are a man’s best friend, and Duke, the former shop dog who worked at Jesse Brown’s, has passed on to greener pastures. Bill reflects on Duke’s life, his work at Jesse Brown’s, and his kindness to all he met. R.I.P. Duke 2010 – 2026

Kin Hodges, the new NC Mountain Region Fisheries Supervisor, joins the Carolina Outdoors before the delayed harvest stocking on November 2nd. Learn about the status of the wild trout population, updates and improvements to NC hatcheries, and more. Find more information on trout fishing in North Carolina from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website HERE. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Kin Hodges, the new NC Mountain Region Fisheries Supervisor, joins the Carolina Outdoors before the delayed harvest stocking on November 2nd. Learn about Kin’s expertise in NC Wildlife, how he became the Fisheries Supervisor in the mountain region, a fishing report for the delayed harvest season, and more. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Getting outside and seeing a part of where you live is a major part of the Carolina Outdoors. Jesse Brown’s hike guide and SouthPark resident Drew Thrasher is doing just that – and he joins the show this week to discuss. Learn about the founding of the Urban Hike in SouthPark, Drew’s background, the history of the SouthPark area, and more. Hear more from Drew at Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s on Thursday, October 29th. Find more information here. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Getting outside and seeing a part of where you live is a major part of the Carolina Outdoors. Jesse Brown’s hike guide and SouthPark resident Drew Thrasher is doing just that – and he joins the show this week to discuss. Learn about the founding of the Urban Hike in SouthPark, Drew’s background, the history of the SouthPark area, and more. Hear more from Drew at Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s on Thursday, October 29th. Find more information here. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

The Ford Bronco Filson, available January 2027, is the result of a collaboration between Ford and Filson – two brands known for durability, ruggedness, and craftsmanship. As these two iconic brands meet, Chaz Warren, Filson sales representative, joins the Carolina Outdoors. Learn more about the collaboration, what sets Filson apart, and information on the pop-up show at Jesse Brown’s. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

The Ford Bronco Filson, available January 2027, is the result of a collaboration between Ford and Filson – two brands known for durability, ruggedness, and craftsmanship. As these two iconic brands meet, Kristen Becerra, the Strategic Marketing Director at Filson, joins the Carolina Outdoors. Learn more about the collaboration, how it came to be, and details on the pop-up show at Jesse Brown’s on Saturday. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s

On this week’s episode of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill gives a fall fishing update. The NC Wildlife Resource Commission has announced that they will wait to stock delayed harvest trout waters until November 1st, a month later than usual. Tune in to learn more about this update, other fishing updates, and upcoming events at Jesse Brown’s. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown’s