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 Dispelling Myths about the Global South, Mamis and the Papis, and the Colonization of Food with Victoria Bouloubasis | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 28) On episode 28 of the Buddy Ruski Show, Justin talks with freelance journalist, food writer, podcaster and filmmaker Victoria Bouloubasis.
The Buddy Ruski Show The Wire™️, YIMBYs vs NIMBYs, and Building a Better Future with Jed Byrne | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 27) On episode 27 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin talks to Raleigh-based community developer Jed Byrne about the psychology of development and the importance of engaging in the process.
The Buddy Ruski Show Healthy Eating, Maintaining Your Values At-Scale, and Peanut Butter by the Spoonful with Mark Overbay | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 26) On episode 26 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews food entrepreneur and co-founder of Big Spoon Roasters Mark Overbay.
The Buddy Ruski Show Alternative Education, Ethical Sourcing, and "Dad, Can We Eat That Roadkill?" with Anna Gibala | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 25) On episode 25 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews longtime friend and owner of Moonbelly Meat Company, Anna Gibala.
The Buddy Ruski Show Accordions, Spurs, That Old Fart Bruce Springsteen, and Political Apathy-Turned-Activism with Jason Kutchma | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 23) On episode 23 of the Buddy Ruski Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with musician Jason Kutchma.
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 How the Super Secret Dance Party / Buddy Ruski Show Crossover Came Together When ideas collide, chaos ensues.
The Joys of Friendship, the Rhythms of Comedy, and the Pressures of Success with Josh Harmon | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 21) On episode 21 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews comedian, musician and writer Josh Harmon.
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.
Mastering Your Craft and Getting Lost in the Sauce with Nevy Ramadanovic | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 18) Nevy is a DJ and producer based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He and I talked about how he got into DJing, who his inspirations are in the industry, and how he’s been able to maintain during COVID.
Storytelling and Reimagining the World with Saleem Reshamwala | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 17) Saleem is an accomplished videographer based in Durham, North Carolina. We discuss the future of various institutions like education, why empathy is important to fostering strong communities, and how technology has changed his own approach to filmmaking.
Retirement and Guinness World Records with Daniel Watkins | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 16) On episode 16 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews Daniel Watkins, aka Danny Blaze, former rapper and your favorite rapper’s favorite Twitter follow.
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.
Childhood Freedom, Nostalgia and Political Motivations with Rose Domanico | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 13) On episode 13 of the Buddy Ruski Show, Justin enjoys a lovely chat with Rose Domanico, VP of Durham Democratic Women, about life in Durham and what it takes to galvanize voters in a polarized country.
"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.
