The Buddy Ruski Show Ask Me Anything, Birthday Edition: The Buddy Ruski Show Hello, friends. What a two months it has been! Local elections are in full swing, which is a helluva time to join a newspaper staff. Since I started the reporting fellowship in early September, I’ve had the privilege of working with my INDY colleagues on a couple of election-related
The Buddy Ruski Show BONUS: North Carolina health nonprofit El Futuro with Mary Hondermann On this special episode of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews Mary Hondermann, Communications Manager at El Futuro ahead of another dance party fundraiser at Rubies in downtown Durham.
The Buddy Ruski Show Interview with Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth | The Buddy Ruski Show (bonus episode!) In collaboration with Let’s Talk Durham, I had the pleasure of interviewing Raleigh mayoral candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth for a special episode of The Buddy Ruski Show.
Trauma, Aliases, and the Gift of Gab with Lord Fess | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 22) Rapper and entrepreneur Lord Fess stopped by The Buddy Ruski Show to chat about his career, 2012-era Durham, and how early childhood traumas inspired his music.
The Buddy Ruski Show Manifest Dismantling, Nature’s Teachings, and the Importance of Independent Media with Mike Shields | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 20) On episode 20 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews prolific media professional and arborist Mike Shields.
That Year in Prague and Post-Traumatic Growth with Margaret McNab | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 19) On episode 19 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews marketing and communications powerhouse, Margaret McNab.
TikTok and Empowering Our Youth with Nicole Oxendine | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 15) On episode 15 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews Nicole Oxendine, founder of Empower Dance Studio, a studio in downtown Durham cultivating students’ confidence and strengthening community through professional, accessible dance education.
Persistence and Knowing Your History with Bernard Worthy | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 14) On episode 14 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews Bernard Worthy, co-founder, CEO and CTO of Loanwell, a financial technology company based in Durham, North Carolina.
Exclusive Interview with John Hoover | The Buddy Ruski Show Take some time away from the crazy world we live in to learn more about the world of Durham celebrity and one of the best human beings I know, John Hoover.
"One & Done" and the Truth about Documentary Filmmaking with David Delaney Mayer | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 12) On episode 12 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews former Duke basketball player and filmmaker David Delaney Mayer.
Colonizing the Moon and WhoSampled Fanboys with Cameron Barnard (FootRocket) | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 11) On episode 11 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews DJ and musician Cameron Barnard, aka FootRocket.
Sexy Reading Rainbow and Theatrics with Bliss Floccare | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 10) On episode 10 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews burlesque dancer and photographer, Bliss Floccare.
Battle Bars and Economics with Joshua Gunn | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 09) On episode 09 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews Durham native, rapper, businessman, young father, and city council hopeful, Joshua Gunn.
