Hpe: High Point Talks

This week’s fun topic is the hit reality show “Pawn Stars.” Mark and Joe talk about some of the interesting and weird items that have come into the shop and learn a few secrets about the show. Also, during this week’s Week in History they look at stories from the Enterprise in 1941, 1965 and … Continue reading "Talking ‘Pawn Stars’"

This week, in honor of producer Abby Zeugner’s last podcast, the PoDDCouple talk about the hit television show “Game of Thrones.” What are your favorite story lines? Who are your favorite characters? Stick around and play along at the end of the podcast as Mark puts Abby and Joe to the test with a 10-question … Continue reading "Game of Thrones Edition"

In honor of actor Gene Hackman’s recent 90th birthday, Mark, Joe and Abby talk about their favorite Gene Hackman movies and learn some interesting facts. You may be surprised at the roles he was considered for and those he turned down! Stick around and play along with a quiz on the prolific actor at the end … Continue reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GENE HACKMAN:"

It was one of the most-watched television finales in history. This week, Mark and Joe welcome Enterprise election reporter Paul Johnson to talk about the classic television show “The Fugitive.” Play along with a 15-question quiz given by producer Abby Zeugner at the end of the podcast. Also, Paul offers some quick facts to help … Continue reading "REMEMBERING ‘THE FUGITIVE’"

This week, Mark, Joe and Abby again welcome Thomasville Times and Archdale-Trinity News writer Daniel Kennedy to the podcast to talk about the upcoming big game. How much do you know about Super Bowl history? Play along with a quiz at the end of the podcast. Also, biggest surprises and disappointments from the 2019 season, … Continue reading "The PoDDCouple Super Bowl Spectacular"

February marks the 50th anniversary of the classic biopic “Patton.” It was an iconic role for actor George C. Scott, but do you know who else was considered for the part? Mark and Joe talk about the movie and listeners are invited to play along as producer Abby Zeugner puts them to the test with … Continue reading "‘Patton’ turns 50"

In this week’s podcast, Mark and Joe talk about the classic “Newhart” sitcom from the 1980s and producer Abby Zeugner puts them to the test with a 20-question quiz on the show. Play along with the quiz at the end of the podcast! Plus, the week in local history from 1929, 1972 and 1990, stories … Continue reading "Newhart for the new year"

“You’ll poke your eye out!” your mother possibly warned if you happened to own some of these dangerous toys. With Christmas approaching, Mark and Joe recall some of the toys from their childhood and talk about some of the most dangerous toys in history, from the 1950s through present day. Play along with a quiz … Continue reading "Dangerous toys from the past"

As the High Point Community Theater gets ready to kick off its annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” producer Abby Zeugner puts Mark and Joe to the test with a 20-question quiz on the timeless holiday classic. Play along with the quiz at the end of the podcast. Plus, a look at the week in … Continue reading "HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL?’"

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the gang talk about the 1992 holiday blockbuster film “Scent of a Woman.” Play along with a quiz on the film at the end of the podcast. Plus, what are the best/and worst cities to celebrate Thanksgiving, and where does High Point stand? Plus, the week in local history … Continue reading "REMEMBERING ‘SCENT OF A WOMAN’:"

This week, Mark and Joe delve into one of their favorite comedy films of all time, “The Odd Couple.” Did you know what role Walter Matthau originally wanted in the film? Learn this and other interesting facts and play along with a quiz at the end of the podcast. Plus, the week in history from … Continue reading "It’s All Rather Odd"

Do you know the real reason behind the birth of the popular Underdog cartoon from the 1960s and 1970s? The PoDDCouple delves into some little-known facts about the show in this week’s podcast. Play along with a quiz on the show at the end of the podcast. Plus, a look at the week in history … Continue reading "ROOTING FOR THE UNDERDOG"

In this week’s episode, Mark and Joe filibuster their way through a discussion on one of their favorite films of all time, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” which turns 80 next week. Play along with a quiz at the end of the podcast to test your knowledge of this timeless classic. Plus, a look at … Continue reading "‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ turns 80"

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the classic family sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” Mark and Joe welcome photographer Laura Greene as they share their favorite moments from the show. Stick around until the end of the podcast and play along as producer Abby Zeugner puts the gang to the test with a “Brady Bunch” quiz. Plus, … Continue reading "A very Brady podcast"

While there’s lots of excitement with the kickoff of the new NFL season, baseball is entering its most exciting time of the year with championship games looming around the corner. So what better way to commemorate baseball than revisiting the classic movie “The Bad News Bears?” Play along with a quiz at the end of … Continue reading "Remembering ‘The Bad News Bears’"

This week, Mark and Joe delve into one of their favorite childhood TV shows, “The Six Million Dollar Man,” as they learn some interesting tidbits from the smash hit that spawned action figures, trading cards and more. Play along with a quiz on the TV show at the end of the podcast. Plus, a look … Continue reading "The Six Million Dollar Podcast"

In honor of the kickoff of college football season, Mark and Joe revisit the classic inspirational sports movie “Rudy” and discover some interesting facts. What did the movie get right? What did it get wrong? Also, play along with a quiz on the film at the end of the podcast. Plus, the usual features, including … Continue reading "‘Rudy…Rudy…Rudy’"

With the rapid approach of a new NFL season, the PoDDCouple welcome special guest Daniel Kennedy, writer for The Thomasville Times and Archdale-Trinity News, and talk about their favorite fantasy football picks for the year. Also, Mark puts on the quizmaster hat and puts Daniel and Joe to the test on the hit TV show … Continue reading "Fantasy football and ‘The Office’"

This week marks the 45th anniversary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and the PoDDCouple mark the occasion by revisiting the award-winning film “All the Presidents Men.” See how much you remember about the movie by playing along with a quiz at the end of the podcast. Other topics include the exhumation of John … Continue reading "What did the PoDDCouple know, and when did they know it?"