Best 808 Programming Podcasts (2025)

Hey everyone, Summer here, and welcome back to the Duke Tyner podcast Today we're diving deep into the Carolina pinewoods. We're talking about ghosts, curses, and eternal longing turned malevolent. We're talking about one of Duke Tyner's most haunting creations—"The Woman in Black." If you've been following Duke's work in the Southern Gothic realm,…

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The Conversation: Maui to phase out short-term rentals; Kauaʻi agriculture 53:47

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The Maui County Council has passed a measure to phase out short-term vacation rentals; Sierra Lynne Stone, a sixth-generation kalo farmer on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, shares how her family's farm has grownBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson, Maddie Bender

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MAKING CHRISTMAS CANDY 17:19

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MAKING CHRISTMAS CANDY Well, we're in the heart of the holiday season now, and if you're like me, you've probably been thinking about all those traditions that make this time of year special. The decorations, the music, the gatherings with family and friends. And of course... the candy. Today we're diving into something that's been part of Christma…

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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan 49:25

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable…

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Immigration 53:51

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Gov. Josh Green talks about his plan to extend expiring federal health care subsidies with state money; HPR investigates why ICE is sending immigrants from the continent to a federal detention center in HonoluluBy Bill Dorman, Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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Episode 812: SportsTalk with Travis Scaggs 12/18 16:38

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Travis talks with Saint Patrick Lady Saints Basketball Coach Isaac Klee.

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Episode 811: City Beat with Travis Scaggs 12/18 20:21

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Travis talks with Maysville/Mason County EMS Director Tony Liess.

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Feline Nutrition about feeding your Cat 18:01

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THE TRUTH ABOUT FEEDING YOUR CAT Separating Fact fromFiction in Feline Nutrition Welcome, I'm your host Summer, and today we're tackling one of the mostconfusing topics in pet care: how to properly feed your cat. Now, if you're a cat owner, you've probably been bombarded withconflicting advice. Feed them grain-free! No, grains are fine! Raw food on…

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The Conversation: Lahaina Small Boat Harbor; Small business 53:47

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The Lahaina Small Boat Harbor has officially reopened for commercial operations; A new report says small businesses are struggling to fill job openingsBy DW Gibson, Maddie Bender, Catherine Cruz

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Episode 810: Breakfast Club with Drew Spangler 12/17 19:16

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Drew talked with Steve White about his upcoming showcase.

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3I/ATLAS is only the third known interstellar object 3:11

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3I/ATLAS is only the third known interstellar object ever detected passing through our solar system. The first was ‘Oumuamua in 2017, followed by the comet 2I/Borisov in 2019. Each discovery has challenged what we thought we knew about space debris traveling between star systems. Unlike asteroids or comets born around our Sun, interstellar objects …

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The Conversation: Honolulu Marathon; Whaling shipwrecks 53:50

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Participation in the Honolulu Marathon was high despite stormy conditions; Maritime archeologist Jason Raupp explores the secrets of sunken whaling shipsBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, DW Gibson

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Sorghum, The ancient grain that might just save our future 21:48

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Today we're diving into something that might surprise you. We're not talking music, we're not talking policy, we're not even talking about the latest AI developments. Today, we're talking about a grain. But not just any grain. We're talking about sorghum—one of the most ancient, resilient, and frankly underappreciated crops on planet Earth. A grain…

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Episode 811 | When to Delegate the "Core Four SaaS Skills," Freemium Retention Rates, and More Listener Questions (A Rob Solo Adventure) 34:15

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How do you step back from daily decisions without losing control of your SaaS? In this episode, Rob Walling answers listener questions about when to delegate key founder skills, whether great founders can succeed with any idea, and the limits of no-code or “vibe-coded” apps. To help answer one question, he calls up Ruben Gamez to get his insights o…

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The Conversation: Bird flu in Hawaiʻi; Rule of law 53:48

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A state wildlife biologist says bird flu in Hawaiʻi is not a matter of "if" but "when"; Retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald joins a coalition of former justices speaking out about the importance of the rule of lawBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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Episode 809: Breakfast Club with Drew Spangler 12/15 17:12

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Drew talked with Goldie Williams and Damon Turner from Comprehend Inc.

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Behind "3 i Atlas - Eternal Design" Music Video 4:46

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Behind "3 i Atlas - Eternal Design" Music Video Hey everyone, Duke Teynor here. And today... we're talking about something I've been waiting to share with you for months. We just released the music video for "Eternal Design" by 3 i Atlas. And I'm not gonna lie—this might be the most ambitious, visually insane, emotionally devastating thing I've eve…

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The Story of Root Beer 5:14

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The Story of Root Beer Hey everybody, welcome back to The Duke Teynor Podcast Show! I’m Duke, and sitting right here with me is my partner-in-sippin’ stories. (Laughs) You know I like that one, Duke. And today’s story is a fizzy favorite — root beer! It’s sweet, it’s foamy, it’s American as apple pie… but where did it come from? Good question. Root…

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The Conversation: Honolulu Skyline ridership; NPR host on misinformation 33:20

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Jon Nouchi, deputy director of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services, discusses Skyline's ridership; Peter O’Dowd, co-host of NPR's "Here & Now," talks about how reporting has changed in the age of misinformationBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson

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From a Roadside Kitchen to a Global Empire 4:01

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Howdy, folks — this is Summer, I am in for Duke until Tuesday morning, and welcome back to The Duke Teynor Podcast, where we explore the stories behind America’s favorite foods and traditions. Today, we’re talkin’ about one of the most recognizable meals ever dropped into a fryer — good old KFC, Kentucky Fried Chicken. A brand born from determinati…

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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen 49:24

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It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regi…

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The Conversation: Local youth org gets Bezos donation; Marine debris 40:10

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RYSE Hawaiʻi receives a $2.5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund; Hawaiʻi artist Jodi Endicott turns marine debris into sculptures that highlight the impact of plastic on the environmentBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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Episode 807: City Beat with Travis Scaggs 12/11 16:24

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Travis talks with Chamber Director Shea Bisotti.

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From the Studio to VEVO - Creating a Southern Rap Hit 6:16

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Welcome back to Duke Tyner podcast, I'm Summer, and today we're pulling back the curtain on something special. We're talking about creating a Southern Rap song from scratch and launching that music video on VEVO. This is the real deal, the whole process, start to finish. First, let's talk about Southern Rap. This ain't just hip-hop with a twang. So…

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The Conversation: Agroforestry on Kauaʻi; Marine trash art sculptures 34:52

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HPR gets a tour of an agroforestry farm on Kauaʻi; A retired city lifeguard gives marine trash new lifeBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson

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Episode 806: Breakfast Club Travis Scaggs 12/10 13:06

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Travis talks with Marty Mastin, Gordon Jones and Cathy Jones from the Shepherd's House about their Christmas Gala.

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THE REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION - HOW DIGITAL JOBS ARE TRANSFORMING RURAL AMERICA 1:01:38

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Picture a small town in rural North Carolina. Population 2,500. Main Street has a handful of shops, a diner, a gas station. The big employer—a textile mill—closed 15 years ago. Young people left for cities. Houses sat empty. The town was dying. Fast forward to 2025. That same town? It's alive again. New families are moving in. Houses that sat vacan…

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The Conversation: Local climate leaders; Whale behavior post-wildfire 37:52

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ʻAulani Wilhelm, CEO of Nia Tero, has been named an influential climate leader by TIME Magazine; Humpback whales have changed their behavior since their return to LahainaBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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LOVE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA - THE WILD WEST TOWN IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH 34:52

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Picture this: You're driving through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Past tobacco farms and horse pastures. Through typical small Southern towns with their churches and barbecue joints. And then suddenly, you round a corner and see it—a town that looks like it was plucked straight out of an old Western movie. Dirt streets. Hitching posts. Salo…

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Episode 810 | The Best A.I. Coding Stack, Shipping Fast, and More Listener Questions (With Derrick Reimer) 53:41

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How much design polish is really enough? In this episode, Rob Walling is joined by fan favorite Derrick Reimer for a new round of listener questions. They dig into the best AI coding stacks right now, how to ship fast without losing polish, whether AI is changing the kind of risk founders face, and when to start taking security seriously. Episode S…

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The Conversation: Oʻahu water resources; Preserving Maunawili Valley 53:50

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The head of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply discusses the status of Oʻahu's water resources; A coalition is working to protect parts of Maunawili Valley from future developmentBy Catherine Cruz

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DEALS - WHERE AND HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS 41:39

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It's happening again. That moment when you realize Christmas is coming and your bank account is about to take a serious hit. The average American spends over $1,000 on Christmas shopping every year. That's gifts, decorations, food, travel—all of it adding up to serious money. But here's the thing: You don't have to spend that much. Not even close. …

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GETTING RID OF FLEAS ON CATS 36:21

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Your cat is scratching. Again. And again. And again. You've noticed those tiny black specks in their fur. You've seen them biting at their skin until it's raw. Maybe you've even spotted the little monsters jumping around. Your cat has fleas. And if you've ever dealt with a flea infestation, you know it's not just uncomfortable for your cat—it's a f…

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The AI Revolution - How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Humanity 34:01

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You made 47 decisions before you even got to work this morning. But here's the thing—you probably only consciously made about 15 of them. The rest? Artificial intelligence made them for you. Your alarm clock's wake-up time, optimized for your sleep cycle. Your commute route, calculated around real-time traffic. Your morning news feed, curated by al…

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The Conversation hana hou: Stories of WWII 51:54

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Today, we're revisiting our archives to bring you little-known stories of WWII.By Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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Episode 805: SportsTalk with Travis Scaggs 12/5 28:08

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Travis talks with Mason County Royals Basketball Coach Brian Kirk.

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When Time Stands Still - Part 2 31:59

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Episode: Living in the Eternal Now - Practical Implications of the Block Universe Welcome back to the Duke Tyner podcast, folks. I'm Summer, and if you're here for Part 2, that means you survived Part 1 of our deep dive into the Block Universe Theory-When Time Stands Still. Your brain might still be recovering, but trust me – we're just getting sta…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…