Triangle 411
Trusted, long-time print and broadcast journalist, Mary Insprucker, produces and hosts Triangle 411, the pulse that moves the world today. This one-size-fits-all Podcast, with a local, national, and international audience, is a vibrant collection of stories, medical breakthroughs, what’s trending, help, hot topics, entertainment, social good, events and boundless other adventures. Engaging interviews are compelling, witty and sneak behind the scenes for fresh twists on old subjects. A conversation pit of comedians, politicians, authors, chefs, sports figures, experts, the common and the uncommon are featured. National and local topics include career advice, marketing tips , environmental solutions, input from officials, local heroes...
COOK/BAKE—MUSICAL DELIGHTS-Bring WICKED, MOANA, HAMILTON, LION KING, and other musicals and silver screen classics to your family kitchen.
Veeda Bybee’s Book: A Few of My Favorite Things: Recipes Inspired by Family Friendly Musicals, will transform your kitchen into a culinary theater. Sing, dance, musical meals, movies, musicals, Sound of Music
SCHOOL: MORNING GET-OUT-THE-DOOR CRAZINESS ELIMINATED!
You made it through a school-time pandemic; you’ll make it through this! Expert tips on how to create successful school day mornings. Golden Rule Day, jokes, advice
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH-- BIOHACKING A Way to a BETTER YOU: Look and Feel Better Than You Did 10 Years Ago
Dr. Grazyna Pajunen, a renowned biohacking coach and author of BIOHACKING A Way to a BETTER YOU: Look and Feel Better Than You Did 10 Years Ago—covers topics: stress reduction, cutting-edge anti-aging therapies, neurological natural mental health enhancements,
wearable tech, AL advances and trends
HELP—TEACHERS, PARENTS, FRIENDS--- SAFE PLACE- nationally recognized outreach and prevention program/Libraries
Respite: body imagine issues, bully, trouble at home, social media attacks, suicide, “I am not enough”—Libraries
SOCCER-SOCCER: THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT INTRODUCES TST “MIXED”
The Soccer Tournament hosts a TST Mixed! Hope Solo, Wrexham Red Dragons, Steven Fletcher—Target Score Time, May 27-June 1, 2026, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
TRAVEL: HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME--LIKE AN EXPERT: BEHIND THE SCENES HACKS/TRICKS TO EASY, SAFE, FUN TRAVEL
Jay Ratliff, nationally recognized radio and TV aviation analyst, advises on cheap tickets, best seat, aviation safety, air traffic control, lithium battery scares, shoes/liquids, evacuation, disruptive passengers, airlines, travel insights
PAIN, GRIEF, SUFFERING, LOSS—HOW TO SCRAPE TRAGEDY OFF YOUR BONES
Larry Freeborg, business transformation coach, shares relief though his company Stepping Through the Gate and his book, Always At Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma –pain, grief, loss, tragedy
HOLIDAY BLUES: A “UNIQUE” WAY TO BEAT THEM
Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on beating the holiday blues in a way you may not have thought of before. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC.
SCHOLARSHIPS!!!! Hurry—applications close March 3, 2026
More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications, including Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarships. -Education, tuition,
Christmas Carols—History-Serenade-Free Songs
History, favorites, the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn,’ Forbidden Carols, Laurelyn Dossett sings and talks about her composition for the NC Symphony. Non-Profit—recycle Christmas Tress to save the dunes-Surfrider Foundation--Oldie but Goodie Repeat-somethings may not apply
COOKIE EXCHANGE
How to bake for, attend, and host a successful cookie exchange, prizes, preparation, invitations, set up, cookie recipes, tips from Joan Baumer/ Crepe Cakerie will have sugarplums dancing in your head.
BLACK FRIDAY NINJA-STYLE SHOPPING: SUCCESS/SURVIVAL KIT
Twenty-year experts, Allie Wells and Jessiey Insprucker, share EVERYTHING you need to know about Black Friday Shopping Success: battle plans, trends, map-outs, strategy, online/brick mortar, stampedes, bargains, warriors
TITANIC GHOST? ALYSON RICHMAN’S BOOK, “THE MISSING PAGES,” EXPLORES
After catastrophe strikes, Titanic passenger Harry Widener’s last known words were that he must return to his cabin to retrieve his latest treasure. Neither the young man nor the book is ever seen again. Ghost, hauntings, Halloween, All Souls Day, Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard
COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY SIMPLIFIED
Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she
talks maximization of college financial aid/scholarships, financial trackers/data/timelines etc.
MEDITATION: HEART RHYTHM MEDITATION-Un-stick emotions, magnetize heart energy to influence those who control your lives and finding your purpose
Puran and Susanna Bair of iamHeart school, authors Living from the Heart: A Guide to Heart Rhythm Meditation and Energize Your Heart in 4 Dimensions, meditation, health, women’s health, mental health, destress, control emotions
ARTIST-CHAS FAGAN—STATUES: Capitol’s Reagan, Billy Graham-Young Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Freedom’s Charge
Chas Fagan talks about being self-taught, researching subjects, incorporating history, Portraits of US Presidents & Barbara Bush US Stamp, The Pursuit of Happiness, memories, stories, art, sculptures
TRAVEL: BACKYARD JOURNEYS-SCOTT MASON, WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler
Travel, North Carolina, local exploring, gems to find, money saving tips, unique travel, travel pros and cons
COLLEGE PLANNING SIMPLIFIED
Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she talks the when, how to apply, tips on admission process, college essays, etc.
WRINKLES: SUN WRINKLE ADVISE & FIXES
Sun Wrinkles/Wrinkle prevention, treatment, fixes, sun protection from diet to clothing, health, women, UV, summer safe fun, Botox, Retinoids, dermabrasion, chemical peels, vitamin C serums
UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR: HEALING UKRAINE: BOTANICAL GARDENS IN A TIME OF WAR—Hurry, opp for webinar on same
Since the Russian invasion in early 2022, Ukraine’s botanical gardens have been serving as centers of respite& recovery. Ukraine gardens & stories featured, Emilee Weaver/Therapeutic Horticulture North Carolina Botanical Garden, Tony Allison/Partnerships for Nature, Duke Gardens—HURRY, OPP FOR WEBINAR ON SAME
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: A Night for Special Olympics-an evening of culinary delight—Police Depts/Flame of Hope/Athlete Strength/Stories.
Cary Police Dept (Chief Terry Sult), Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth, Alisa Wright Colopy, Fit & Able Productions, Academy Street Bistro, Special Olympic athletes’ stories, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics https://bit.ly/nightforsonc
BEES: HOTELS, COFFEE CAN BEE HOUSES, HOW TO INCREASE BACKYARD FRUIT YIELDS
Karen DiDonato, backyard orchardist and founder Nurtured By Nature Growers, talks
pollinators and propagating fruit trees, increasing yields, social bees and solitary bees, the Mason bee and Leaf Cutter bee, 'keeping' backyard native bees, bee hotels, J C Raulston Arboretum
STRAWBERRIES—PICKIN’-FRIENDSHIPS-COCKTAILS-ICE CUBES—OH MY!
Joan Baumer, the owner of Crepe Cakerie, a corporate caterer, writer, and a national award winner who has been featured in many magazines and even won Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award—talks the A-Z of Strawberries
ALLERGIES—DE-BUNKING MYTHS—YES, ADULTS CAN GET THEM!
Dr. Heather Gutekunst, MD, of Allergy Partners, presents a true and false on what to believe, and not believe, about allergies—and includes helpful tips, treatments, pollen, health, allergies,watering eyes, itching nose, sneezing--REPEAT
MARRIAGE VERSES COUPLE-PARTNERSHIP—reexamining the preconceived assigned role of husband verses wife
Catherine Aponte, Psy.D., a former clinical psychologist and an adjunct professor at Spalding University, explains how a couple-partnership can fulfill the important social functions of marriage without its rigid social role
SLEEP-LACK THEREOF, INSOMNIA, DEPRIVATION—It’s enough to keep you awake at night
Sleep myths, schedules, positions/pillows, debt, coming down from adrenaline highs, falling back to sleep, and successful habits are all discussed by Dr. Christopher Winter, Sleep Specialist/Neurologist, Author of The Rested Child and The Sleep Solution, and host of Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter.
FALLS: THE UNCOMMON, COMMON KILLER—Discussion with Dr. Wayne Gradman, vascular surgeon, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of THE FALL GUY: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day
Fall factors: Medication, Balance, Weight, Footwear, Psychological Impact—are all discussed
SPRING PLANTING WORKSHOP!
Workshop on crop seasonality & rotation, plant spacing, creating a plan and garden layout map, indoor plant starts, etc. All covered in this audio workshop featuring Jamie Cristiano of the Geer Street Learning Garden/ Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
ROMANCE NOVELS—THE JUICE & BONUS—HOW TO WRITE ONE YOURSELF!
Jennifer Probst, a New York Times bestselling author of over fifty books in contemporary romance fiction, explores this comfort food and shares tips on how you might become a writer!
MENOPAUSE/PERI-MENOPAUSE DISSECTED: OPRAH HAS BEEN QUOTED AS SAYING, “The menopause train is coming no matter what.” Mary Insprucker says, “You’re not crazy, dying, or alone; it will be OK.”
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, as seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, ETC. provides fresh insight, confidence and education on perimenopause and menopause
MASTECTOMY TATTOOS: EMPOWERMENT/CLOSURE
Hayley Moran, breast tattoo adornment specialist, covers mastectomy tattoo topics-beautiful artwork, 3D Nipple and Areola Renewal—costs, process, EMPOWERMENT, and more! Personal Ink- P.INK Day events
DRONES-UFO-ALIENS-Experts/Pentagon says “maybe”
Join Mary Insprucker and Triangle 411 as they go one on one with Luis Elizondo, (as seen on CNN, 60 Minutes, NBC, etc.), former Director for the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, to discuss UFOs and little green men.
SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS - FOR THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART
Santa and Mrs. Claus answer all your questions an explain the magic of Christmas.
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT HAND- PAINTING: Tools, techniques, paints, inspiration, kid & adult
The A-Z of Christmas ornament hand-painting direction: Elegant adult/Simple/Children, layering, themes, personal touches, as explained by Heather Eck, Artist extraordinaire .
CHRISTMAS TREES: Type, Freshness, Timing, Bugs/Bird’s Nest, Charlie Brown Trees
Brad Barick of the Back Achers Christmas Tree Farm answers all our, “To Christmas tree, or not to Christmas tree,” questions and shares touching stories from down on the farm.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING “FUN”—THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND BEYOND
Put the entertainment back into entertaining with these fresh, innovative tips from Joan Baumer, a corporate caterer, writer, national award winner, and the owner of Crepe Cakerie.
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-WOW DO WE HAVE RELIEF FOR YOU!
Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, discusses treatment and cutting edge breakthroughs
ENVIRONMENT: TRASH BUBBLE MAN—He wore his trash for a month & grew his own toilet paper!
As seen in/on: People Magazine, The New York Times, CBS This Morning, CNN, etc., Environmentalist, Robin Greenfield, wore his trash for a month. He shares all-around environmental strategies
BULLYING—ADULT & CHILD VICTIMS
Developmental psychologist, Dr. Sara Goldstein, a professor at the University of Delaware, walks us through the bullying problem and solution
TATTING: A NEW FIDGET SPINNER Relieve stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval with this “relief from the world’s drama” practice
If Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness aren’t working for you, you might want to try tatting—why KNOT? This episode explains why. Featuring: Anitra Stone