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Live@ is a daily look at the offbeat and odd on the Internet with WRAL's Brian Shrader.

Each weekday at 1-ish, Brian and a special guest surf the Web for strange news, animal antics and other ways to waste your time. Tune in for Live@ live, or catch it on demand whenever you need a laugh.

Want more? Visit Brian's Siteseeing blog or follow Live@ on Twitter.

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Video archiveLive@ links
Live@ 12/16/09Live@ 12/16/09
Brian Shrader surfs the Web for strange news.
 
Live@ 12/09/09Live@ 12/09/09
Al Robinson and Nate Johnson try to fill the shoes of TV's Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 12/07/09Live@ 12/07/09
Tom Normanly guest hosts with David Crabtree.
 
Live@ 12/02/09Live@ 12/02/09
WRAL's Brian Shrader looks at strange news with a surprise guest.
 
Live@11/30/09Live@11/30/09
Brian Shrader is joined by Randall Kerr.
 
Live@ 11/23/09Live@ 11/23/09
Host Brian Shrader is joined by Anita Normanly.
 
Live@ 11/16/09Live@ 11/16/09
Brian gets ready for the 2009 WRAL-TV Raleigh Christmas Parade
 
Live@ 11/13/09Live@ 11/13/09
5 On Your Side producer Lori Lair joins Brian on Friday the 13th.
 
Live@ 11/11/09Live@ 11/11/09
Brian Shrader is joined by Bill Leslie and Mark Roberts.
 
Live@ 11/09/09Live@ 11/09/09
Brian Shrader talks with anchor/reporter Kelcey Carlson.
 
Live@ 11/04/09Live@ 11/04/09
Brian Shrader and meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner talk about chocolate-covered edamame, the weather and more.
 
Live@ 11/03/09Live@ 11/03/09
Brian channels Bob Ross to create a work of art for charity.
 
Live@ 11/02/09Live@ 11/02/09
Brian and Cullen Browder look at news even stranger than the Easley hearing.
 
Live@ 10/29/09Live@ 10/29/09
WRAL photojournalist Greg Hutchison chats about his local music blog and his friend getting attacked while doing a story on underage strippers.
 
Live@ 10/28/09Live@ 10/28/09
Brian Shrader and meteorologist Nate Johnson talk about the news of the day.
 
live at october 27Live@ 10/27/09
Live@ host Brian Shrader is joined by Shelly Leslie.
 
Live@ 10/23/09Live@ 10/23/09
Brian Shrader and Chad Flowers get their handwriting analyzed at the State Fair.
 
Live@ 10/22/09Live@ 10/22/09
Brian Shrader goes behind the scenes at the North Carolina State Fair to an area you've probably never heard about.
 
Live@ 10/21/09Live@ 10/21/09
Brian and Ag Dept employees plan to open a restaurant.
 
Live@ 10/20/09Live@ 10/20/09
Brian Shrader and nutritionist Tara Wind take a look at what to eat and what not to eat at the state fair.
 
Live@ 10/19/09Live@ 10/19/09
Host Brian Shrader takes a trip to the State Fair and visits with the winners of the apple recipe contest.
 
Live@ 10/14/09Live@ 10/14/09
Live@ Host Brian Shrader is joined by morning news director Robert Burleson to talk about the State Fair and scary movies. Boo!
 
Live@ 10/13/09Live@ 10/13/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL News director Chris Burns talk about some upcoming acts at the North Carolina State Fair.
 
Live@ 10/12/09Live@ 10/12/09
Live@ Host Brian Shrader is joined by WRAL anchor/reporter Cullen Browder.
 
Live@ 10/9/09Live@ 10/9/09
WRAL crew member Stuart Todd chats with host Brian Shrader about the State Fair, Baja Burritos and the strange news of the day.
 
Live@ 10/08/09Live@ 10/08/09
Live@ guest host Tom Normanly talks to his friend and co-worker, Debbie Tullos, who is an associate producer.
 
Live@ 10/07/09Live@ 10/07/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL-TV news producer Stephanie Beck talk state fair, U2 and crazy Web news.
 
Live@ 10/06/09Live@ 10/06/09
Brian's guest - WRAL News senior producer Randall Kerr on what it's like being an Indian Princess dad.
 
Live@ 10/05/2009Live@ 10/05/2009
Chances are good to see WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze on Live@ with Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 10/02/09 (Leesa Craigie and Tracker)Live@ 10/02/09
WRAL Newshound Tracker and his owner, Leesa Craigie, discuss Tracker's upcoming appearances at the State Fair and his recent AKC membership.
 
Live@ 10/01/09Live@ 10/01/09
Brian and his guest look at photos of fall color and a recent family celebration on Live@.
 
Live@09/30/09Live@09/30/09
Brian Shrader chats with Kelcey Carlson about strange news.
 
Live@ 9/29/09Live@ 9/29/09
Brian Shrader is joined by Sandra Rich, chairwoman for Art from the Heart, a fundraiser to benefit the Chapel Hill Museum and the Kidzu Children's Museum.
 
Live@ 09/28/09Live@ 09/28/09
Live@ Host Brian Shrader is joined by a mystery guest.
 
Live @ 09/25/09 (Randall Kerr and Kelly Gardner)Live @ 09/25/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL.com producer Kelly Gardner discuss the day's news and oddities.
 
LIVEatWRALLive@ 9/24/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL meteorologist Nate Johnson surf the Web for strange news, animal antics and other ways to waste your time.
 
Live@ logoLive@ 09/23/09
Guest host Stuart Todd takes over the show and chats about this weekend's International Folk Festival.
 
Live@ 9/22/09Live@ 9/22/09
WRAL News reporter Stacy Davis and her dog, Wrigley, join Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 09/21/09Live@ 09/21/09
Guest host Al Robinson interviews Mark Roberts about his various jobs.
 
Live@ 09/17/09Live@ 09/17/09
Brian and WRAL director Rob Burleson switch seats to rank the top 5 action movies of all time.
 
Live@ 09/16/09Live@ 09/16/09
WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel stops by to chat about the anniversary of Hurricane Floyd.
 
Live@ 09/15/09Live@ 09/15/09
WRAL Anchor David Crabtree discusses his new show, On the Record, which premieres at 7 p.m. Saturday.
 
Live@ 9/14/09Live@ 9/14/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL News reporter Erin Coleman talk about her upcoming move and nuptials.
 
Live @ 09/11/09 (Dan Bowens)Live @ 9/11/09
WRAL News reporter Dan Bowens and host Brian Shrader discuss the beauty of the Plains, reporting from the beach and driving etiquette.
 
Kelcey and Bill on Live@Live@ 9/10/09
WRAL-TV anchors Bill Leslie and Kelcey Carlson join host Brian Shrader to talk about all sorts of strange topics - including the DMV and the Potawatomi Festival.
 
Live@ 09/09/09Live@ 09/09/09
Brian Shrader talks strange news with Renee Chou.
 
Live@ logolive@ 09/08/09
This Tuesday, Brian's guest comes from among his followers on Twitter.
 
Live@ 09/03/09Live@ 09/03/09
Brian's guest this Thursday is especially "Strange."
 
Live@ 09/02/09Live@ 09/02/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL News' Tar Heel Traveler photographer Tom Normanly take a break and look at what's on the Web.
 
Live @ 09/01/09 (Susie Davis of WakeMed)Live @ 09/01/09
WakeMed health educator Susie Davis joins host Brian Shrader to talks about ways to have a healthy lifestyle.
 
WRAL News producer Scott Nagel on Live@Live@ Aug. 31
WRAL News producer Scott Nagel joins host Brian Shrader to talk about the weird and strange news of the day.
 
Live@ 08/28/09Live@ 08/28/09
Promotion producer Jay Yovanovich talks about the PC/Mac debate.
 
Live@ 8/27/09Live@ 8/27/09
Brian Shrader and Elizabeth talk about Tropical Storm Danny. Plus, do you know what's really inside a Slim Jim?
 
Live@ 08/26/09Live@ 08/26/09
Brian is joined by a mystery guest to chat about strange news.
 
Live @ 08/25/09 (Jeff Reeves and Rob Burleson)Live @ 08/25/09
WRAL News crew members Rob Burleson and Jeff Reeves debate the merits of the movie "Inglorious Bastards," and WRAL Sports reporter Jason Jennings relates Football Friday memories.
 
Live@ 08/24/09Live@ 08/24/09
Live@ host Brian Shrader welcomes reporter Bruce Mildwurf.
 
Live@ 8/21/09Live@ 8/21/09
WRAL sales manager Laura Stillman stops by for a look at some headlines making news.
 
Live@ 08/19/09Live@ 08/19/09
Brian and Diane Richardson look at strange news.
 
Live @ 08/18/09 (Pam Saulsby)Live @ 08/18/09
WRAL News anchor Pam Saulsby joins Brian Shrader for some jazz stylings and to discuss on-air eating.
 
Live@ 08/17/09Live@ 08/17/09
Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner discusses the suddenly busy hurricane season with Brian.
 
Lisa Prince and Chad Flowers on Live@Live@ 08/14/09
A guest from the Ag. Dept. brings goodies to share.
 
Live@ 8/13/09Live@ 8/13/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL meteorologist Kim Deaner talk about hurricanes and funny yearbook photos.
 
Live@ 08/12/09Live@ 08/12/09
Brian Shrader searches the Web for more strange news.
 
Rob BurlesonLive@ 08/11/09
Live@ Host Brian Shrader is joined by Rob Burleson.
 
Live@ 08/06/09Live@ 08/06/09
Angela Connor fills in for Brian to talk about social media.
 
Live @ 08/04/09 (Randall Kerr hosts Brian Shrader)Live @ 08/04/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL News producer Randall Kerr switch chairs and talk about terrorists and strange ice cream flavors.
 
Live@ 08/03/09Live@ 08/03/09
Kelcey Carlson discusses her work on a difficult story, and a man's gripe with the Town of Cary.
 
Live@ 7/31/09Live@ 7/31/09
Brian and a special guest surf the Web for strange news, animal antics and other ways to waste your time.
 
Live@ 07/30/09 (Al Robinson)Live@ 07/30/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL broadcast technician Al Robinson talk about tattoos and smelly perfume.
 
Live@ 07/29/09Live@ 07/29/09
WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss joins Brian to talk about strange news and other amusing stuff.
 
Live @ 07/28/09 (Twitter guy Tom Greene)Live @ 07/28/09
Brian Shrader discusses Twitter and other social media with Tom Greene, a Chapel Hill teacher.
 
Live@ logoLive@ 7/27/09
Brian Shrader and WRAL-TV crew chief Stewart Todd surf the Web for strange news, animal antics and other ways to waste your time.
 
Live@ 07/24/09Live@ 07/24/09
Guest host Randall Kerr talks with WRAL receptionist Jewell Matthews.
 
Briad Shrader and Tom SuiterLive@ 07/23/09
Host Brian Shrader talks with WRAL's Tom Suiter. Plus, Brian talks about some concert giveaways.
 
Live@ 07/22/09Live@ 07/22/09
Reporter Dan Bowens discusses the news, both serious and off-beat, with Brian Shrader.
 
Live @ 07/21/09 (Twitter Tuesday with Deirdre Reid)Live @ 07/21/09
Brian Shrader is joined by Deirdre Reid, one of his Twitter followers, for a daily dose of headlines and oddities.
 
Live@ 07/20/09Live@ 07/20/09
The ever-shrinking Bill Leslie joins Brian and a special guest stops by.
 
Live@ 07/17/09 (Anita Normanly and Baconnaise)Live@ 07/17/09
Brian Shrader and corporate promotions producer Anita Normanly break out the Baconnaise for their tomato sandwiches.
 
Live@ 7/16Live@ 7/16/09
Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner stops by to repent for missing Brian Shrader's show last week.
 
Live@ 7/15/09Live@ 7/15/09
Former WRAL Traffic Reporter Mark Roberts drops by to promote his new Web show, "Off the Mark."
 
Live@ 07/14/09Live@ 07/14/09
Morning news director Robert Burleson joins Brian to talk about the new Harry Potter movie and what's of interest on the Web.
 
liveat0713Live@ 07/13/09
Kelcey Carlson tells Brian about her Grandfather Mountain marathon experience.
 
Nate Johnson on Live@ 07/10/09Live@ 07/10/09
Meteorologist Nate Johnson fills an empty seat for host Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 7/9Live@ 7/9
Meteorologist Mike Maze and host Brian Shrader chat about the weather, his cat, garden and the strange news of the day.
 
Live@ 07/08/09Live@ 07/08/09
Bill Leslie drops by to give an update on his weight loss and chat about strange news.
 
Live@ 07/07/09Live@ 07/07/09
Dalton Sawyer, emergency management coordinator at UNC Health Care, joins Brian for a look at strange news on the Web.
 
Live@ 07/06/09 (John Conway)Live@ 07/06/09
Brian Shrader discusses the history of WRAL.com with John Conway, creative services director for the Web site.
 
Live@ 07/02/09Live@ 07/02/09
Brian Shrader invites Teresa Ostuni to the basement for a pre-holiday discussion.
 
Live@ 06/30/09Live@ 06/30/09
Brian Shrader is joined by one of Live@'s loyal Twitter followers.
 
Diane Richardson harnesses chaos for WRAL.Live@ 06/29/09
Diane Richardson joins Brian for a look at strange news.
 
Live@ 6/26/09Live@ 6/26/09
WRAL News photographer David McCorkle joins host Brian Shrader to chat about the day's strange news headlines.
 
Shelly Leslie on Live@Live@ 6/25/09
WRAL-TV creative director Shelly Leslie and Brian Shrader to chat swag, marmots and other strange news headlines.
 
Live@ 06/24/09Live@ 06/24/09
WRAL-TV anchor Bill Leslie joins Brian Shrader to chat about this week's strange news headlines.
 
Jeff WilsonN.C. Powerball winner speaks about $88M jackpot
The $88 million Powerball winner speaks publicly about winning the jackpot.
 
Live@ 06/22/09 (Kelly Gardner)Live@ 06/22/09
WRAL.com senior producer Kelly Gardner gives tips to host Brian Shrader to prevent him from getting locked out of his home.
 
Live@ 06/19/09 (Tom Normanly)Live@ 06/19/09
Guest host Ryan Craig outs WRAL News photographer Tom Normanly as the voice of Tracker, the newsroom dog.
 
Live@ 06/18/09Live@ 06/18/09
Guest host Ryan Craig discusses Twitter, Facebook and social media with Angela Connor of WRAL's GOLO.
 
Live@06/17/09Live@06/17/09
WRAL's Brian Shrader talks about the latest in strange news with his guest 5 on Your Side's Monica Laliberte.
 
Guest host Ryan Craig and Web editor Kathy Hanrahan Live@ 06/16/2009
Guest host Ryan Craig and Kathy Hanrahan discuss her affinity for pop culture ephemera.
 
Live@ 6/15/09Live@ 6/15/09
WRAL.com sports producer fills in for Brian Shrader, who's on vacation. WRAL-TV anchor Pam Saulsby is his guest.
 
Tar Heel Traveler logoLive@ 06/12/09
Senior producer Randall Kerr is joined by Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason.
 
Live@ 6/11/09Live@ 6/11/09
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM morning radio host Lynda Loveland joins WRAL-TV Executive Producer Randall Kerr in the studio while Brian's away
 
Live@ 6/10/09Live@ 6/10/09
Brian Shrader and Anita Normanly, a corporate producer at Capitol Broadcasting Co., surf the Web.
 
Live@WRAL 06/08/09Live@WRAL 06/08/09
WRAL receptionist Jewell Matthews joins Brian, along with a special surprise guest!
 
Live@ logoLive@ 06/05/09
Brian is joined in the basement by WRAL researcher Rosa Carbajal for Friday fun.
 
Live@ 5/21/09Live@ 6/4/09
Brian Shrader is joined by WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze.
 
Live@06/03/09Live@ 06/03/09
WRAL's Brian Shrader is joined today by Documentary Photographer Jay Jennings.
 
Live@06/02/09Live@06/02/09
WRAL's Brian Shrader is joined by a special canine guest.
 
Live @ 06/01/09 (Elizabeth Gardner)Live @ 06/01/09
The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season has begun, but WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner would rather talk about competitive eating and big hair.
 
Live@ 05/29/09Live@ 05/29/09
Snake recipes are on the menu with Producer Randall Kerr.
 
Live@ 5/28/09Live@ 5/28/09
Today Brian Shrader is joined by lottery host Dave Kent.
 
Live@ 05/27/09 (David Crabtree)Live@ 05/27/09
WRAL News anchor David Crabtree and host Brian Shrader discuss behind the camera hijinks and the origins of Pepsi.
 
Live @ 05/26/09 (Robert Burleson)Live @ 05/26/09
WRAL News director Robert Burleson talks about summer movies with host Brian Shrader.
 
Live@WRAL 5/21/09Live@ 5/21/09
WRAL News reporter Stacy Davis talks about her upcoming nuptials when she joins Brian Shrader.
 
Live @ 05/20/09Live @ 05/20/09
WRAL News morning anchor and reporter Kelcey Carlson discusses running and weight loss with host Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 5/19/09Live@ 5/19/09
Creative Services producer Debbie Tullos tells Brian about her role in "Cabaret."
 
Live @ 05/18/09 (Bill Leslie)Live @ 05/18/09
WRAL News anchor Bill Leslie discusses music, kilts and dialects with host Brian Shrader.
 
Live@WRAL 5/15/09Live@WRAL 5/15/09
WRAL News promotions producer Stacie Holyfield joins Brian Shrader.
 
Live@WRAL 5/14/09Live@WRAL 5/14/09
WRAL master control operator Patrick Priest joins Brian Shrader.
 
Live @ 05/13/09Live @ 05/13/09
WRAL News technician Stuart Todd discusses soda pop and smelly fridges with host Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 05/12/09Live@ 05/12/09
WRAL News producer Randall Kerr discusses big hair and the State Fair with host Brian Shrader.
 
Brevette Caree, left, and a friend met one of the Village People in a New York airport.Live@ 05/11/09
Producer Bervette Carree shares her encounter with a Village Person.
 
Live@WRAL 5/8/09Live@WRAL 5/8/09
WRAL News senior news producer Jenn Sorber joins Brian.
 
Live@WRAL 5/7/09Live@WRAL 5/7/09
Brian Shrader is joined by WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner.
 
Live@WRAL 5/6/09Live@WRAL 5/6/09
WRAL-TV promotions producer Jay Yovanovich joins Brian Shrader for a look at what's making news on the Web.
 
Live@WRAL 5/5/09Live@WRAL 5/5/09
WRAL News assignment editor Jamila Elder joins Brian Shrader.
 
Live@ 05/04/09Live@ 05/04/09
Brian talks May movies with WRAL Morning News director Robert Burleson.
 
Live@WRAL 5/1/09Live@ 05/01/09
WRAL News anchor Valonda Calloway joins Brian Shrader for a look at what's going on on the Web.
 
Live@WRAL 4/29Live@ 04/29/09
Weather producer Nate Johnson shares flying fantasies.
 
Live@ 04/28/09Live@ 04/28/09
Jeff Reeves joins Brian in the basement to look at the Air Force One flyover and share tips on whistling.
 
Live@ 04/27/09Live@ 04/27/09
Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner joins Brian in the basement for a look at the Mother's Day Matchup
 
Live@ 042409Live@ 04/24/09
Brian and Scott Nagel look at snow rolls and dicuss the warm weekend on tap.
 
A Duke dance is among the sites visited on Live@.Live@ 04/22/09
Brian's guest offers environmentally friendly tips on Earth Day.
 
What makes a good bulldog? Is it the costume?Live@ 04/21/09
Brian Shrader and Kathy Hanrahan discuss high-class doghouses.
 
Pet Section
Web only: Actor discusses 'Phantom' role
Hear it from Hutch: Local bands on the move
Grandmother attacks news crew
Nutrition information for State Fair foods
Savethewords.org
U2 concert in Raleigh
NC election resources
Tracman
Chapel Hill Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum
2009 International Folk Festival Interactive
Fayetteville International Folk Festival
Stacy Davis Facebook fan page
WRAL's Brain Game
Off the Mark
Top 5 action movies
Potawotami Festival
Love Story: Renee Chou
Cooper Mays Pottery
Ten secret fast-food menu items
Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina
9/1: MyPyramid.gov
Hovercraft house
What's inside a Slim Jim?
The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks
Holidash: Bizarre Birthday Cakes
8/18: Pam Saulsby's Web site
Stormtracker Hurricane Section
WRAL's Local Dish
YearbookYourself.com
Follow WRAL News on Twitter and Facebook
ESPN defends social media policy
8/5: Horses crash into car in Israel
8/5: Does whisky ward off swine flu?
8/5: IMDB: David Cross
Items exempt during the N.C. sales tax holiday
Alleged terrorist: 'Allah knows I love jihad'
8/4: World's strangest ice cream
8/4: How to win any argument
Upset with town, Cary man spray-paints own home
Inside WRAL: Meet the documentary team
Happy birthday, Sky 5!
Sky 5 Retrospective
YouTube: Pug Head Tilt X 4
DirJournal.com: Abandoned Places in the World
Shark at Holden Beach
Top retirement activities
Coldplay ticket giveaway
American Idols Live Tour Contest
Follow Dan Bowens on Twitter
Research reveals how cats 'purrfect' exploitation
Mark on Airtrain
Photos: 2009 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Tokyobling: A Paper Craft Castle On the Ocean
Train vs. tornado
7/6: New Zealand Air safety video
YouTube: Boat Launch Fail
White House salaries
YouTube: Polish Pen-Spinning
YouTube: How to Make Butter
6/25: Marmots
Inside WRAL: Newsroom set features fake balcony, super-flat floor
The good old days
10 Lbs. Down Dilemma
FreakingNews.com: Upside-down Celebrities
GOLO
6/18: Twitter Search
Five Fighters
Tar Heel Traveler
No Doubt rocks Raleigh
John Daly's pants
MIX 101.5 Father's Day contest
Double-sided toothbrush
Dizzy-Dee.com: Chocolate Cake in 5 Minutes
Learn-and-earn plan pays off
Parental Lifelines, Frayed to Breaking
Telegraph.co.uk: Novel Ways to Deliver Furniture, Poultry and People
Documentaries
Name WRAL's newsroom dog!
The History of Coiffure in the XVIII Century
05/29: Rattlesnake recipes
Good.is: You Are What You Eat
YouTube: Mouse trap fail
05/18: Wolfram Alpha
Wannasmile.com: Wake up!
Sugarstacks.com
WRAL.com at the State Fair
Daytime View
WRAL's Crue Fest photos
Scienceray.com: Lunar Leftovers
05/08: Postal insurance fail
YouTube: Tornado Encounter
RatTraders.com
Timelapse video of the storm over Raleigh
Evel Knievel's Career
YouTube: Engine Out!
Live Gardening Chat
TheBigMoney.com: Disney’s Double Takes
Mother's Day Matchup
NWS: Snow Rollers
YouTube: Slow Loris Being Tickled
Flickr: Minature TV sets
WomansDay.com: Extreme Dog Houses
Brian Shrader's Siteseeing Blog