Episode 30: Who’s Your Barber?

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB Studios on the square in downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Jason Lineberger of Who’s Your Barber for Episode 30. Located in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, Who’s Your Barber is the city’s premier barber shop, where tradition, values, and skill come together to deliver an exceptional experience. As a veteran-owned …

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Episode 29: Caleb Falls of Falls Jewelers & Downtown Kannapolis Inc visits the guys

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB Studios on the square in downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Caleb Falls to the show for Episode 29. Caleb, known for his role with our beloved hometown jeweler, Falls Jewelers, also serves as the president of Downtown Kannapolis Inc. (DKI). This episode offers fresh insights and a delightful trip down …

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Episode 27: Old Armor once again visits the show along with some Halloween News too

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB Studios on the square in downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Kyle Lingafelt and Stefan Perrine from Old Armor Beer Company to share their exciting plans for Veterans Day. Visit OldArmorBeer.net for more details. The episode also features Charlie Barber from Outside the Lines Ministries, discussing the upcoming Sweet Street event …

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Episode 26: A.L. Brown head football coach Justin Hardin previews 2024 Bell Game

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, #RoughTalkCousin Chris Hughes welcomes Justin Hardin, head football coach at A.L. Brown High School. Coach Hardin joins the show to preview the highly anticipated Bell Game against the Spiders this Friday. Don’t miss this exciting episode celebrating one of K-Town’s biggest sports traditions!

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Episode 25: Retired WBTV reporter David Whisenant tells his story about local media

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome veteran reporter and on-air media personality David Whisenant to The K-Town Connection. Recently retired from his distinguished career as a local journalist for WBTV Channel 3 in Charlotte, David shares fascinating stories about covering the news and …

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Episode 24: Brothers Tire Sales’ Todd Haley

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Todd Haley of Brothers Tire Sales. Located on North Main Street in Kannapolis, Brothers Tire has been proudly serving the community for 65 years, and Todd shares the story behind this beloved local business.  

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Episode 22: Dr. Thomas Cabaniss of First Baptist Church

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault, along with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin), welcome Dr. Thomas Cabaniss of First Baptist Church. Dr. Cabaniss has been serving the Kannapolis community since 2000, and he has an inspiring story to share with us.  

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Episode 21: Randy Whitley and Buddy Amerson of the Kannapolis Football Radio Network

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Randy Whitley (formerly of WRKB) and Buddy Amerson, both from the Wonder Football Radio Network for A.L. Brown High School. These two Kannapolis natives have been giving back to the community for over 50 years and have …

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Episode 20: Darrell Jackson relives the Sgt. Pepper Days; tells his own K-Town story

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Darrell Jackson, owner of the Lee Clothing Outlet, to hang out with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin). With 40 years of experience in the business, Darrell shares incredible stories about his time running Sgt. Pepper’s, doing business in …

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Episode 19: A.L. Brown’s Justin Hardin and The Gotham’s City to City

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Kannapolis natives Kathy and Dave Gotham of Gotham’s City to City, live from Arizona. In addition to being Chris’ mother and a proud A.L. Brown graduate (1975), Kathy and Dave are currently on an incredible cross-country RV …

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Episode 17: Hector Zumaeta of Corner Crust Pizza delivers lunch to the boys

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault, along with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin), welcome Hector Zumaeta of Corner Crust Pizza to hang out. Hector brings along some delicious pizzas to share with the crew while telling his story and discussing what it’s like to do …

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