What's Up Wilmington
Want to live like a local? We're Roz and Aly and we're sharing the inside scoop on how to live your best life in the beautiful coastal town of Wilmington, NC. From the beaches to the breweries, events and historic sites, we're sharing it all (and a bit more). Listen in as we chat with locals, explore hidden gems, and share our favorite spots in the city. We're passionate about bringing the community together and helping you feel at home. Whether you're a long time resident, first time visitor or just wondering what life is like in a beach town - we got you!
Episodes
50 episodes
49: Q+A with Roz and Aly - Where Should I Live in Wilmington?
We're answering a few of the most common questions we get in our Instagram DMs. Lots of you are asking what to do during your bachelorette weekend in Wilmington. But even more of you are asking where in Wilmington you should live? What are the ...
•
19:47
48: New Spots in Wilmington You Need to Visit
We're covering some new spots in Wilmington that have opened in the past few months that should be on your list. From late night dessert spots to a new neighborhood bar and hang out, you'll want to check them out. Whether you're a longtime loca...
•
21:56
47: Behind the Scenes of Social Coffee Supply
We're sitting down with the co-owner of one of our favorite local coffee shops, Social Coffee Supply! Hear the origin story of Social, the road bumps to opening day, why their merch is just so cool and stay up to date on the fun events they hav...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 47
•
35:50
46: Best of Wilmington - Hot Takes
The Best of Wilmington list is out and we're chatting about the local spots that made the list - and some who should have. Every year folks get to vote for who they think is best of Wilmington in 182 categories including shopping, dining, attra...
•
40:07
45: Our Summer 2024 Wilmington Bucket List
Let's chat about all the things we're doing, have done and want to do this summer. Ranging from putt putt golf to night time LED paddle boarding and finding cocktails and mocktails to knock our socks off - we're sharing all of the things that m...
•
48:25
44: Quick Weekend Getaway - What We Did in Raleigh
Let's chat mini vacations! Raleigh is the perfect spot if you're looking for a day trip or a quick mini vacay. It's 2 hours from Wilmington and there's lots to do! We ventured to Raleigh earlier in June and stayed at the gorgeous Heights House ...
•
45:24
43: Sharks, Sting Rays and Rip Tides, oh my! Ocean Safety with WB Ocean Rescue Captain Sam Proffitt
Ever wonder what do you if you get caught in a rip tide? Think you know what to do when you see lightning at the beach? Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Captain Sam Proffitt sits down with us to talk all things ocean safety. Wrightsville...
•
35:48
42: Revisiting The Summer I Turned Pretty Filming Locations
In celebration of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty returning to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach aka "Cousins Beach," to film season three, we are revisiting a past What's Up Wilmington podcast episode. We deep dive into some of the f...
•
31:14
41: Our 10 Favorite Spring Things to Do in Wilmington
Spring has sprung and we're chatting all about our top 10 favorite things to do this spring. Enjoy spending time outdoors and at our favorite local spots before tourist season. From brunches to parks and pickleball - you'll want to bookmark the...
•
Episode 41
•
40:54
40: Cheers to One Year! Lessons Learned, Favorite Moments and What's Next
It's been a whole year and 40 episodes! Thank you for listening and for following along on our adventure of What's Up Wilmington - the Podcast. One year ago we launched the podcast and today we're sharing our favorite memories and lessons learn...
•
Episode 40
•
42:40
39: Weekend Recap + Summer Concert Line Ups: What We Thought of T-Pain, Garden Party and More
We're sharing our favorite moments! Last weekend we got a little unhinged. The millennials were out in full force at Azalea Festival singing "Buy You a Drank" at the top of our lungs at the T-Pain concert and leaving it all out on the ...
•
Episode 39
•
47:02
38: All Things Azalea Festival from a Local and a Peak into the Historic Home Tour
Join us on today for a special podcast episode with a guest co-host Amanda Hofmann from WilmingtonMom. Amanda and Aly get the low down on all things Azalea Festival. Azalea Festival is a...
•
1:12:01
37: Visiting Wilmington - Our Guide to Things You Have to Do and See
It's that time! Spring has sprung and whether you are planning a weekend trip or a full on vacation to Wilmington, we're covering the different areas to explore and things to do. We believe that Wilmington has a little something for everyone - ...
•
54:33
36: A Local Foodie's Dream Come True - Feast Wilmington Food Festival
Attention local foodies, spend three days tasting and sipping at Wilmington's only food festival dedicated to local restaurants, chefs and breweries - Feast Wilmington held on May 22-24. Jessica Maurer...
•
Episode 36
•
34:30
35: Q+A with Roz and Aly! Our origin story.
Get to know Roz and Aly. We love to sit down and interview local business owners but today we're getting to know each other a little better. We chat about how we met and became friends, why we started the podcast, our college years and more!&nb...
•
47:21
34: Chatting Yoga, Podcasts and Self Acceptance with Macy Cole
In today's episode we sit down with Macy Cole, co-owner of E-Motion Studio and podcast host of Journey Home. We dig into personal experiences, talk perfectionism and burnout and how we can eventually find our way home. Macy share...
•
49:16
33: Feeling Your Best in 2024 with Stefanie Roback of Arise Counseling and Therapy
In today's episode we explore how feel your best as we kick off a new year. We chat with licensed mental health therapist and owner of Arise Counseling and Therapy, Stefanie Roback, LCSW, LCAS. In this episode, we're tackling ...
•
56:47
32: One Tree Hill Cast Member Interviews
We have a unique and exciting episode today. A little retrospect on our time with the cast of One Tree Hill at the latest Friends With Benefit Charity event in November. We go behind the scenes with some noteable cast members and learn about th...
•
38:51
31: A Fun Foodie Convo with Dailey Dines Together
Want to know the scoop on the most popular restaurants in Wilmington? How about finding those local hidden gems? Get into all things local food (and small business) with us in this episode. We sit down and chat with our friends Abbi and Bert Da...
•
Episode 31
•
55:49
30: Wilmington Gift Guide
It's that time of year - we're buying gifts for friends, family, kids, coworkers and more. We've got the ultimate local gift guide to everything you'd want in Wilmington and where you should be shopping. There are so many places to get unique h...
•
40:39
29: Our Favorite Local and Personal Holiday Traditions
In today's epsiode we cover all the things you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Wilmington. Whether you love holiday lights, shopping local markets, or festive events, we think you'll find something to get you feeling all warm and...
•
42:48
28: Exploring the Cargo District
Today we're talking about one of the coolest spots in Wilmington - Cargo District. We explore the quirky local shops where you can find unique gifts and locally made goods. We share our favorite places to eat and give you the down low on the be...
•
Episode 28
•
40:54
27: HGTV Star Karen E Laine Talks Good Bones and Her Next Project in Wilmington
We are thrilled to have Karen E Laine in the studio to chat all things unscripted TV. She shares about her time on the HGTV Series, Good Bones - a series where Karen and her daughter, Mina Starsiak set out to revitalize their hom...
•
47:37
26: Tips for Practicing Self Care in Wilmington
In this episode we chat about our favorites ways to re-set when we're feeling stressed. When life gets busy we're finding practical, helpful and even some indulgent ways to get back to feeling good. We're sharing our tips for practicing self ca...
•
37:22