Storm Stories of North Carolina

About Storm Stories of North Carolina

Storm Stories of North Carolina is a collection of stories from Hurricane Florence. This podcast and radio series explores resilience and recovery in the coastal region through local stories. Broadcasting from the Narrative Arts' studio in coastal North Carolina the series tells real people stories.

Publisher

Shoresides

Category

news · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jul 2019

Latest episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Tales of the Sea: Captain John Mallette on How He Survived Lightning

   North Carolina has a long history of sea narratives: chapbooks that chronicled brave captains, daring crews, and the adventures and mishaps that befell them on the open water. In this episode of Storm Stories, we continue that tradition by talking with Captain John Mallete about one of his most harrowing experiences: sailing through the 2003 storm where he was suddenly struck by lightning. Support the show

2. 

   31 Mar 2026

   How Wilmington, N.C., Used Lyft Ride-Share to Navigate a Bomb Cyclone

   Inclement weather exposes our transportation options—and where we most need to go. In the case of Wilmington, NC, as winter storm Gianna hit, data showed residents used the Lyft ride-share app to meet some of their most critical emergency needs. In this episode, Shoresides talks with Sarah Conlisk of Lyft about the data and how snow in the Carolinas brought first-time riders, trips to grocery stores and healthcare destinations and higher driver tips, along with other moments of community conn...

3. 

   18 Aug 2025

   A Coastal North Carolina Tsunami Threat

   After a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, questions arose closer to home: could it happen here? In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Stephen Pfaff, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service’s Wilmington office, about the science of tsunamis, the likelihood of one reaching Coastal North Carolina, and how preparedness efforts—from early warnings to public education—could make the difference when seconds count. Links: 8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Vol...

Who has been a guest on Storm Stories of North Carolina

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joe Zambon
• Lynn Barbee
• Angie Bailey
• Carlton Turner
• Dr Jen Runkle

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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