The Rant

Friends of The Rant | Wendy Bryan and Sanford's growing tourism industry

Wendy Bryan, executive director of the City of Sanford's Tourism Development Authority, joins The Rant to talk about how golf, breweries, parks, restaurants and a surprisingly big local wedding industry have sparked Sanford tourism in recent years. 

Friends of The Rant | Chris Kelley and the Salvation Army's annual kettle drive

Chris Kelley, director of the Salvation Army of Lee County, talks about the organization's annual kettle drive and how COVID-19 has affected not only donations, but the number of volunteers out there. The boys also rank the best coins (hint: quarters are the best). 

Friends of The Rant | John Ramsperger and Sanford's booming real estate market

John Ramperger from Sanford Real Estate joins us this week to talk about Sanford's real estate market and what subdivisions like Galvin's Ridge and Laurel Oaks will mean to the city in the coming years. 

Friends of The Rant | Local election round-up

The Rant returns after a two-week hiatus to talk about the election in Lee County and North Carolina (we even talk a little national vote, too). Jonathan reporting live from Four Seasons Total Landscaping. 

Friends of The Rant | Megadeth, horror movies and the election

This week's episode of The Friends of The Rant podcast talks heavy metal horror movies, all while reminding you very politely to get out and vote on Nov. 3 (or before). Enjoy.

Friends of The Rant | Aslan Freeman on the music industry, his success in Nashville

Aslan Freeman — a songwriter, musician, producer and engineer in Nashville and guitarist for country star Lainey Wilson — joins the podcast this week to talk about his career, the state of the music industry during the pandemic and his love for North Carolina-based rock bands. 

Friends of The Rant | Britton Buchanan talks life post-Voice

Britton Buchanan talks about his career since leaving the Voice and shares big news about his upcoming debut album. 

Friends of The Rant | Our friends from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina

Jaslyn Walker, Bob Bridwell and Meg Moss — representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina — join Friends of The Rant to talk about fundraising for their nonprofit (including an upcoming golf tournament) and the impact the organization has on the community, especially during the pandemic. 
Hosts Gordon Anderson and Billy Liggett also share drive-in movie memories and talk local headlines.