Big Ideas Raleigh

About Big Ideas Raleigh

Get ready to dive deep into the heartbeat of Raleigh as we explore our hidden gems, thriving food scene, rich history, and beautiful parks — as well as the programs, people, and ideas helping to navigate Raleigh’s biggest challenges, like growth, transportation and housing. “Big Ideas Raleigh” is not just a podcast; it's a journey through the past, present, and future of our beloved city. So, buckle up for engaging conversations with the people behind Raleigh’s big ideas. Find out more at https://www.Raleighnc.gov/big-ideas-raleigh.

Publisher

City of Raleigh

Category

government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2024

Latest episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

24 of 24 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Bloom and Grow: The Story of the Raleigh Rose Garden

   This episode explores the history, maintenance, and community impact of the Raleigh Rose Garden, revealing why it remains a cherished destination for celebrations and quiet reflection.

2. 

   30 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Pullen Park and Forest Ridge Park: Where Raleigh Comes to Play

   This episode explores Raleigh's Pullen Park and Forest Ridge Park, highlighting their unique attractions and the joy they bring to visitors through carousels, playgrounds, trails, and outdoor adventures.

3. 

   30 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Game On: Inside Raleigh Parks Athletics

   Raleigh Parks Athletics fosters community engagement, offering diverse athletic programs that ignite passion for sports among players of all ages.

Inside a recent episode

Bloom and Grow: The Story of the Raleigh Rose Garden

Published 30 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We have about, there are 60 regular Rose variety beds, we probably have about 65 varieties total because of some beds that like the garden and some different tree roses and climbing roses and miniature bed, and things like that, so they're all different kinds of roses, and it's pretty neat to see them all on display in one place, and there's, there's four or five types, we have the ones I mentioned previously, and there's Grandaflora roses, Flora bundos, hybrid tea, which is the type of Grandaflora, and some others, and so all those are represented in the Raleigh Rose garden in one way or the other. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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