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Trusted, long-time print and broadcast journalist, Mary Insprucker, produces and hosts Triangle 411, the pulse that moves the world today. This one-size-fits-all Podcast, with a local, national, and international audience, is a vibrant collection of stories, medical breakthroughs, what’s trending, help, hot topics, entertainment, social good, events and boundless other adventures. Engaging interviews are compelling, witty and sneak behind the scenes for fresh twists on old subjects. A conversation pit of comedians, politicians, authors, chefs, sports figures, experts, the common and the uncommon are featured. National and local topics include career advice, marketing tips , environmental solutions, input from officials, local heroes, interviews with Iron Chef Justin Sutherland, Dr. Brooks/What Color is Your Parachute, Sembroski-first citizen crew member in space, YouTube's Holderness Family, Women's US World Cup Champ Jessica McDonald and James Beard finalist Chef Cheetie Kumar, TV shows, Israeli conflict, space travel, Death Cafes, psychic artists, Purple Heart recipient, Labrador retriever, Sgt. Yeager, how to: say "no," avoid failure, and be happy, and so much more. There’s something for everyone. Even those “in the know” will want to know the expansive information this podcast serves up. So, join in the fun or get serious with us on all major podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts, and at our website Triangle411.buzzsprout.com

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Check latest episodes from Triangle 411 podcast

HOLIDAY BLUES: A “UNIQUE” WAY TO BEAT THEM

2026/01/21

Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on beating the holiday blues in a way you may not have thought of before. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC.

SCHOLARSHIPS!!!! Hurry—applications close March 3, 2026

2026/01/09

More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications, including Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarships. -Education, tuition,

Christmas Carols—History-Serenade-Free Songs

2025/12/10

History, favorites, the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn,’ Forbidden Carols, Laurelyn Dossett sings and talks about her composition for the NC Symphony. Non-Profit—recycle Christmas Tress to save the dunes-Surfrider Foundation--Oldie but Goodie Repeat-somethings may not apply

COOKIE EXCHANGE

2025/11/12

How to bake for, attend, and host a successful cookie exchange, prizes, preparation, invitations, set up, cookie recipes, tips from Joan Baumer/ Crepe Cakerie will have sugarplums dancing in your head.

BLACK FRIDAY NINJA-STYLE SHOPPING: SUCCESS/SURVIVAL KIT

2025/10/29

Twenty-year experts, Allie Wells and Jessiey Insprucker, share EVERYTHING you need to know about Black Friday Shopping Success: battle plans, trends, map-outs, strategy, online/brick mortar, stampedes, bargains, warriors

TITANIC GHOST? ALYSON RICHMAN’S BOOK, “THE MISSING PAGES,” EXPLORES

2025/10/15

After catastrophe strikes, Titanic passenger Harry Widener’s last known words were that he must return to his cabin to retrieve his latest treasure. Neither the young man nor the book is ever seen again. Ghost, hauntings, Halloween, All Souls Day, Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY SIMPLIFIED

2025/10/03

Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she talks maximization of college financial aid/scholarships, financial trackers/data/timelines etc.

MEDITATION: HEART RHYTHM MEDITATION-Un-stick emotions, magnetize heart energy to influence those who control your lives and finding your purpose

2025/09/17

Puran and Susanna Bair of iamHeart school, authors Living from the Heart: A Guide to Heart Rhythm Meditation and Energize Your Heart in 4 Dimensions, meditation, health, women’s health, mental health, destress, control emotions

ARTIST-CHAS FAGAN—STATUES: Capitol’s Reagan, Billy Graham-Young Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Freedom’s Charge

2025/08/20

Chas Fagan talks about being self-taught, researching subjects, incorporating history, Portraits of US Presidents & Barbara Bush US Stamp, The Pursuit of Happiness, memories, stories, art, sculptures

TRAVEL: BACKYARD JOURNEYS-SCOTT MASON, WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler

2025/08/06

Travel, North Carolina, local exploring, gems to find, money saving tips, unique travel, travel pros and cons

COLLEGE PLANNING SIMPLIFIED

2025/07/23

Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she talks the when, how to apply, tips on admission process, college essays, etc.

WRINKLES: SUN WRINKLE ADVISE & FIXES

2025/07/09

Sun Wrinkles/Wrinkle prevention, treatment, fixes, sun protection from diet to clothing, health, women, UV, summer safe fun, Botox, Retinoids, dermabrasion, chemical peels, vitamin C serums

UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR: HEALING UKRAINE: BOTANICAL GARDENS IN A TIME OF WAR—Hurry, opp for webinar on same

2025/06/24

Since the Russian invasion in early 2022, Ukraine’s botanical gardens have been serving as centers of respite& recovery. Ukraine gardens & stories featured, Emilee Weaver/Therapeutic Horticulture North Carolina Botanical Garden, Tony Allison/Partnerships for Nature, Duke Gardens—HURRY, OPP FOR WEBINAR ON SAME

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: A Night for Special Olympics-an evening of culinary delight—Police Depts/Flame of Hope/Athlete Strength/Stories.

2025/06/11

Cary Police Dept (Chief Terry Sult), Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth, Alisa Wright Colopy, Fit & Able Productions, Academy Street Bistro, Special Olympic athletes’ stories, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics https://bit.ly/nightforsonc

BEES: HOTELS, COFFEE CAN BEE HOUSES, HOW TO INCREASE BACKYARD FRUIT YIELDS

2025/05/28

Karen DiDonato, backyard orchardist and founder Nurtured By Nature Growers, talks pollinators and propagating fruit trees, increasing yields, social bees and solitary bees, the Mason bee and Leaf Cutter bee, 'keeping' backyard native bees, bee hotels, J C Raulston Arboretum

Read Triangle 411 podcast reviews

5 out of 5

26 reviews

hneck 2023/11/08

Trusted host, fascinating guests

Mary is an excellent interviewer who taps into the vast world we live in to explore a vibrant subset of stories from around the triangle area! It’s a ...

Rob32rt 2022/01/10

Wonderful

Listening this podcast . That’s really very nice podcast. I love to listen this podcast.

gleensmeet 2020/11/13

I had no idea!

I am so glad my friend recommended this to me! Thank you!

MiltonJFigueroa 2020/05/04

Loved it!

Not everyone can bring great insights to different audiences in an interview format... but Mary does in a very effective way. This is excellent for sm...

RP Productions 2020/05/02

Excellent!

Very informative and detailed! Fantastic advice on how to grow your buisness and career! Host is engaging and entertaining! It’s a must add!

_Spruck 2020/04/22

Local Podcast

Love the focus on the Triangle area of North Carolina. Hoever, most topics are intersting for all geographies.

podperson85 2020/03/09

Good for everyone

This is a cool podcast that has something for everyone. I’m looking forward to checking out future episodes. I love the passion and hardwork you can t...

CI8420 2020/03/01

Refreshing education with local connection

Love the wide range of topics and tidbits of information all with a local connection. Great way to stay in the know in the TrIangle. I learn something...

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