Hpe: High Point Talks

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” the gang talks about the comedy classic and other films from comic Jim Carrey. Play along with a 16-question quiz on the movie at the end of the podcast! Plus the usual features, including stories trending on hpenews.com and The Week in History.

What are the best classic rock songs of all time? Can you guess which ones are played the most? Mark and Joe will seek these answers and more (48:45). Also, remember Pop Rocks candy? Well, we found some, and in keeping with this week’s “rock” theme, the gang will indulge themselves in this cacophonous treat … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple: Classic Rock"

What’s your favorite Christmas special? The gang discusses Time Magazine rankings of the best classic Christmas specials and throws in some rankings of their own. Other topics include Christmas candy (good and bad), The Week in History and stories trending on hpenews.com. Play along with a quiz on the classic Christmas special “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” at the end of the … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple: Best Christmas Specials"

The gang talks about some of their favorite childhood Christmas toys and what they would be worth now. Play along and try to guess which ones are the most valuable. Also, a special tribute to the late President George H.W. Bush. Mark shares a fascinating story about actually meeting the president, and producer Holly West puts Mark and Joe to … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple: What Are Your Toys Worth?"

Guilford County’s new sheriff, Danny Rogers, was sworn in Monday. Lee and Holly break down the mudslinging that went down during the campaign. Also, find out what Lee dips in chocolate, hear about a heartwarming gift and join in a debate about school IDs. Episode 4

Settle in for a little pickin’ and grinnin’ as the gang talks about the classic television show “Hee Haw” in the wake of the recent passing of Roy Clark. How much do you remember about this iconic American masterpiece? Play along with a quiz at the end of the podcast and try to stump the … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple: The Hee Haw Chronicles"

In this week’s episode of TNTK, Holly and Lee discuss a 14-year-old shooter, whether High Point needs more billboards, new underwear jobs and a man who found human remains at his workplace. In this week’s featured story, learn how two local groups made Thanksgiving possible for residents in need. Episode 3

In episode two of TNTK, High Point Enterprise reporters Holly West and Lee Sanderlin talk school calendars, city cardboard recycling, City Lake Park updates and how to properly cook that Thanksgiving turkey. We feature turkey tips from GTCC Chef Instructor Alan Romano. Episode 2

What’s your favorite one-hit wonder? What are the greatest one-hit wonders of all time? The PoDDCouple ponder these and other vital questions in this week’s edition. Plus, how well do you know one-hit wonders from the 1970s? Play along with a quiz at the end of the  podcast. Also, the usual features, including The Week in History and stories … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple: One-Hit Wonders"

In the inaugural episode of The Need to Know, reporters Holly West and Lee Sanderlin talk midterm elections, disaster loans, sinkholes, crosswalks and Veteran’s Day. Guests include longtime political reporter Paul Johnson of the High Point Enterprise and congressional campaign worker Harrison Frye. Episode 1