The Landing: Where Our Crowd Gathers
Our podcast aims to provide valuable insights, engaging stories, and essential information about The Landing and Down East.
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25 minutes ago
25 minutes ago
20 min
In Part 2 of our conversation with Teresa Willis Freeman, she shares more about her childhood Down East. From the food she ate to the shenanigans her and her siblings got up to, her fond memories fill this episode with joy and love for the place she calls home.
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Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
25 min
Teresa Willis Freeman joins us this week to share memories from her youth. All heartfelt, her stories are full of joy, laughter, and love for Harkers Island and a time where things moved a little slower. Listen in and enjoy the first part of our conversation with this special lady.
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Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
33 min
Hear the rest of our conversation with Rodney Rose in this week’s episode. He talks his favorite type of fishing, challenges facing the fishing industry, his restaurant, and the importance of hard work.
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Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
28 min
This week, you will hear the first part of a two part conversation with Rodney Rose. He shares stories of his life Down East, including memories of his childhood and his years fishing. Enjoy this week’s episode and these important stories.
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Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
52 min
Closing out July, we are shining a spotlight on this interview with Nathan Everett, given by Susan West. While he grew up in Pinetown in a tobacco farming family, he began working on a crab boat as a teenager and continued working in the fishing industry. Enjoy as he shares his stories and experiences.
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Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
32 min
For our 100th episode, Karen Willis Amspacher joins us for a conversation about her love for Down East. From working on the Harkers Island Cookbook, creating the Mailboat for locals to share their stories, now to directing the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, Karen is a core member of the community, working to preserve Down East traditions and heritage. Enjoy this insightful, fun, and heartfelt conversation with Karen Willis Amspacher.
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Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
31 min
In this special episode, Staci shares her own story, reminiscing on her childhood and the family and friends who made her who she is today. She takes us through her early memories, her time in school, and the things she loves about Down East, so enjoy as she shares her roots.
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Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
28 min
Darrell Basden joins us this week to share his Down East story. While he grew up in Duplin County, he now considers Down East his home. He shares his memories of meeting Staci, differences in their culture and dialect, and how he came to love Harkers Island. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Darrell Basden.
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Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
38 min
This week we are virtually joined by Skip Prange via a phone interview. During this conversation, Skip discusses moving to Harkers Island and becoming a park ranger. Some of his stories are full of comedy, while other memories are heartwarming, but with every moment shared, he makes it clear that the island is his home.
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Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
1 hr 42 min
This series of recordings and interviews with Rany Jennette detail his memories of growing up to the lighthouse, where he was born, with his father as the lighthouse keeper. He recalls the layout of his former home, his childhood, and the storms, which ultimately led to their move away from the lighthouse.
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