Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS) celebrates the creative spirit of Eastern North Carolina, exploring film, music, art, photography, technology, and the business of creativity. Each episode offers behind-the-scenes insights and conversations with local artists, filmmakers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Tune in for inspiring stories, industry tips, and a closer look at the people and projects shaping our regional creative landscape.
Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)
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Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS) celebrates the creative spirit of Eastern North Carolina, exploring film, music, art, photography, technology, and the business of creativity. Each episode offers behind-the-scenes insights and conversations with local artists, filmmakers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Tune in for inspiring stories, industry tips, and a closer look at the people and projects shaping our regional creative landscape.
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Recent Episodes
November 13, 2025
Bob Worden, esq. - Author (pt.3 Vietnam)
<p><strong>Backstage at TENCROW Studios: The Vietnam War & The Cost of Miscalculation | Part 3 w/ Bob Worden</strong></p><p>In this third installment of our ongoing series with mediator and historian <strong>Bob Worden</strong>, we explore the Vietnam War — one of the most controversial, painful, and politically complex conflicts in modern American history.</p><p>Drawing from his book How to Stop Wars and Save the World, Bob analyzes Vietnam the same way he would dissect a multi-party negotiation gone wrong: by examining motives, incentives, leadership decisions, and the points where peace was still possible.</p><p>Alongside host <strong>Mike McCoy</strong>—retired Special Operations veteran and co-founder of TENCROW Studios—we break down how the United States entered a war it never clearly defined, how political incentives outweighed strategic logic, and how an entire generation paid the price.</p><p>This conversation is not about assigning blame.<br />It’s about understanding how wars actually start — and why they’re so hard to stop once momentum takes over.</p><ul><li><p>How French colonial history set the stage long before American involvement</p></li><li><p>The rise of Ho Chi Minh and why communism appealed to everyday Vietnamese citizens</p></li><li><p>Why the U.S. backed the wrong leaders in South Vietnam</p></li><li><p>The political fear of “looking weak” and how it drove escalation</p></li><li><p>The Gulf of Tonkin incident and the role misinformation played</p></li><li><p>The Tet Offensive as the breaking point for public support</p></li><li><p>How war becomes a self-sustaining political machine</p></li><li><p>Parallels between Vietnam and modern conflicts today</p></li></ul><p>Vietnam isn’t just history.<br />It’s a blueprint for how wars are justified, framed, and prolonged.</p><p>This episode highlights how:</p><ul><li><p>Narrative can overtake reality</p></li><li><p>“Strength” can be confused for wisdom</p></li><li><p>And how everyday citizens often bear the cost of decisions made far above them</p></li></ul><p>Understanding Vietnam helps us understand the world we’re living in now.</p><p>If you’re interested in geopolitical strategy, conflict resolution, military history, or just trying to make sense of current events — this conversation is worth your time.</p><p>🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts<br />📘 How to Stop Wars and Save the World — available now in print & audio<br />📍 Filmed at TENCROW Studios in Jacksonville, NC<br />🔗 <a href="https://tencrowstudios.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tencrowstudios.com</a></p><p>#VietnamWar #ModernHistory #ForeignPolicy #ConflictResolution #Podcast #TENCROWStudios #BackstageAtTENCROW #BobWorden #Leadership #HistoryPodcast #Geopolitics #HowToStopWars</p><p>🔍 Key Themes in This Episode:💡 Why This Matters Today:</p>
July 10, 2025
First Cut Productions
<p>🎙️ <strong>Episode 9: Building a Horror Film Community – First Cut Productions</strong><br>In this episode of Backstage at TENCROW Studios, we sit down with Mark Bellinger and Christine Golden of <strong>First Cut Productions</strong>, the creative force behind the First Cut Horror Film Festival in Wilmington, NC. 🎬</p><p>Now entering its second year, the festival has quickly become a cornerstone for indie horror filmmakers—showcasing spine-tingling shorts from around the globe while spotlighting local talent with heart and humor. Mark and Christine talk about the origins of the festival, its explosive growth, their wildly creative award design, and how they’re building a deeply connected horror film community in Eastern North Carolina.</p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li><p>The secret sauce behind a successful horror festival 🧛♂️</p></li><li><p>What it really takes to host 31 films in a single day</p></li><li><p>Why Wilmington is becoming a magnet for indie filmmakers</p></li><li><p>The challenges of producing passion projects with limited budgets</p></li><li><p>Future goals and how YOU can get involved as a filmmaker or sponsor</p></li></ul><p>🩸 Submissions for this year’s festival are open through <strong>August 3rd</strong> — don’t miss your chance! You can submit your film on Film Freeway here: <a href="https://filmfreeway.com/TheFirstCutFilmFest?pending=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://filmfreeway.com/TheFirstCutFilmFest?pending=true</a></p><p>💀 Visit <a href="https://www.firstcutproductionsllc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.firstcutproductionsllc.com/</a> or follow @firstcutproductions on Instagram for more.</p><p>#FirstCutFilmFest #IndieHorror #WilmingtonNC #BackstageAtTENCROW #ShotAtTENCROW</p>
July 3, 2025
Bob Worden, esq. - Author (pt.2 The Civil War)
Historian Bob Worden discusses the economic, political, and leadership failures that led to the American Civil War with host Mike McCoy, revealing parallels to today's polarized climate in this interview.
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