Retired Shows

People You Should Know April: Michael Willard

This episode of People You Should Know introduces Michael Willard, publisher of the Observer News Enterprise in Newton, NC and host of the O-N-E shot podcast on The MESH. Join your host Hal Row and Michael as they discuss the challenges of bringing a newspaper into the digital age. Michael also relates how his interest in journalism began as a child growing up in Alabama and continues today as he experiences what it feels like to fight a fire and even voluntarily get tazed by area lawmen.
Running Time: 43 Minutes

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The MESH to help Keep NC Beautiful

The MESH is excited announce a new project designed to help keep North Carolina beautiful. Throughout the month of April, The MESH will be donating $.25 for every new “like” received on the official Facebook of The MESH.  The MESH encourages those who have already “liked” The MESH on Facebook to share the page with…

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The O-N-E Shot comes to The MESH

Have you ever wanted to take a few minutes out of your day, a few times a week to get caught up on the latest news in Catawba County? Do you find yourself not having time to catch the 6 o’clock news each night? Don’t worry…we’ve got a brand new solution for you.
The MESH is partnering with the Observer News Enterprise to bring you a bi-weekly podcast that delivers a quick summary of the latest news in your area. The O-N-E Shot is produced by the Observer News Enterprise and will cover news and sports stories for Catawba County, North Carolina. Your host, O-N-E Publisher Michael Willard brings you a condensed, concise and informative podcast at the beginning and end of each week. This audio program will give you the main headlines for recent news. All you have to do is subscribe to the O-N-E Shot to get new episodes pushed to your computer on an ongoing basis.
Like all of our podcasts, you can visit www.themesh.tv, subscribe through iTunes, catch us on YouTube or tune in on Stitcher radio. The MESH is dedicated to providing innovative, fun and essential podcasts that make your life easier. The new O-N-E Shot is our latest effort to making sure you’re tuned in western NC. You can find this podcast and others only on… The MESH!

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People You Should Know April: Mark Seaman

This episode of People You Should Know introduces Mark Seaman, General Manager of the Hickory Crawdads… the minor league baseball team located in Hickory, NC. Join your host Hal Row and Mark as they discuss obstacles and successes that managing a minor league team entails. Mark recalls his past experiences in sports management and the trials and successes that he’s faced during his journey to NC. America’s beloved pastime thrives in the city of Hickory, and Seaman explains how organization is key to bringing the sport of baseball to the masses in a way that satisfies the sports fanatics and the sports-clueless alike. A visitor to L.P Franz Stadium, home of the Crawdads, once told Mark that she thoroughly enjoyed her visit but doesn’t like baseball. We hear his thoughts on why a visit to a game is more than just a sporting event – it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.
Running Time: 40 Minutes

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Last days to enter The MESH iPad contest!

The last episodes have been posted that contain codes for our iPad Giveaway contest… all of the MESH episodes that have been published between January 1st and March 31st 2012 (with the exception of the O-N-E Shot) contain a special code that you can use to submit an entry into our contest.  You have until…

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People You Should Know March: Shane Cooper

This installment of People You Should Know brings together your host Hal Row and guest Shane Cooper, founder and CEO of DeFeet International. DeFeet is an industry-leading athletic sock manufacturing company located in Hildebran, NC. Join Hal and Shane as they discuss the trials and tribulations that DeFeet has faced. From building the company from the ground up not once, but twice, join us on this episode of People You Should Know to find out how this father, biker, advocate and rocker became the award winning, successful businessman we think you should know.

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Becoming Involved!

Dedicated to our listeners, The MESH strives to bring you content that is relevant to your everyday life. Whether it’s chatting with the ladies for some carefree fun, assisting you with developing leadership skills for your business or learning how to apply holistic living to your lifestyle, The MESH has it covered. With over twenty…

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The MESH announces two new shows!

The MESH is excited to announce the newest additions to The MESH Network: “Mike Is Speaking…”, and “Be Holistic!“. On “Mike is Speaking…“, host Mike welcomes a panel of outspoken teenagers from the Hickory community as they attempt to solve the world’s problems in less than an hour… or at least the problems faced by…

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The MESH kicks off 2012 with a contest!

Loyal subscribers, frequent listeners and new members of The MESH family, we’ve got an exciting contest that we want you to become a part of. The MESH, in conjunction with The Jackson Group Interactive, is giving away an iPad 2 and all you have to do to win is listen to the shows. For every…

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People You Should Know: Betsy Cline

Betsy Cline, a Hickory native, is an Assignment Desk Editor at NBC News in Washington, DC. In this role, she is working with some of the faces that bring you the day’s most important stories. Hal Row spends some time getting to know Betsy and listening to her improbable story.
Running time: 39 minutes
(NOTE: We forgot to add a contest code to this episode! Use the code “cline1234” to enter the contest – sorry about that!)

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