brian shrader: profile 
brian shrader
name: brian
gender: male
city: raleigh, nc
golo member since: July 3, 2007
about brian shrader
Hey, everybody! I'm the traffic man on WRAL News every morning. I also do our "Siteseeing" segment on the 8 a.m. news, cover environmental stories, report on what's hot and fresh on WRAL.com and a bunch of other things.
But enough about me. Send me an e-mail.
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favorite music: currently on my mp3 player: elton john, nina simone, dolly parton, kitty wells, pet shop boys
favorite movies: top 6, as of 4/09: sunset blvd., star trek ii, nashville, a face in the crowd, all about eve, mr. blandings builds his dream house
favorite hobbies: songwriting, leaving a wake of general silliness wherever i go, listening to old-time radio (gunsmoke, jack benny are my two faves), watching old local tv newscasts on youtube.
favorite tv shows: the andy griffith show, the sopranos, newhart, benny hill, strangers with candy, the honeymooners, murder she wrote, tim and eric awesome show -- and wral news, of course!
favorite restaurants: parker's bbq, king's bbq, stephenson's bbq -- see where i'm going with this? favorite non-bbq restaurants: neomonde, skipper's, salvio's pizza, roast grill, joyce & family
favorite web sites: Drudgereport.com, Realclearpolitics.com, tvnewser.com, lostremote.com, philhendrieshow.com -- and some site called "WRAL.com," I think
favorite vacation spots: carteret county, nashville, maine, phoenix, chicago
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Amen about Eastern BBQ. The other stuff can be very good -- but it's just not BBQ. I'm happy to report that polling by Public Policy Polling of Raleigh confirms that NC residents surveyed prefer Eastern to Western by a considerable 18-point margin.
Oh, one more thing. "Barbecue" is NOT a verb! I don't care what the dictionary says.
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I think "Citizen Kane" is a well told story about someone's search for purpose in life. It also explores the same themes of media, politics and humanity that another of my favorite films, "A Face in the Crowd," examines.
Aside from the story, the film is a visual delight. All of the deep-focus cinematography is more than just eye candy -- it really helps to tell the story.
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For those of you who haven't seen it, Andy plays Sheriff Taylor's antithesis. He starts out an aw-shucks man of the people. Success turns him into a monster. It's a great study of the nexus between politics and media, and I think it has held up well for a 50-year-old movie.
I see you like James Bond movies, historians. What's your favorite?
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Don't get me wrong. I loved my ribs in Tuscaloosa this weekend and my Tennessee pork shoulder at Jack's in downtown Nashville -- but it's like comparing peas to bananas. Completely different food experiences.
Whenever I'm on vacation, I always have to sample the local food. That's one of the highlights of a great vacation!
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BTW nice name...my oldest sons name is Brian...It means "strong." That is for the strong characters he will develop as a young adult and man one day...Looks like your parents gave you the right name...Great character and great broadcaster! Keep it up!
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I think you and the husband have a great idea about taking NC BBQ to all corners of the country.
I say you take it around the world! I had the pleasure of introducing some Japanese visitors to BBQ (at Smithfield's, in fact) a few years ago. They were instant fans and ate it regularly for the rest of their visit.
Go forth and create wealth! ;)
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I think "For Your Eyes Only" is my favorite. From the Connery era, "Goldfinger" is probably my favorite.
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In His Name, Be Bless
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Carter Family Fold is a great way to spend a Saturday night. It's a wonderful outdoor amphitheatre in the mountains. The Carter family brings in old-time acoustic and bluegrass groups every Saturday through the year. It's such an authentic experience. I think it's $5 to get in. You can't beat it. Head up to Hiltons, VA, north of Kingsport.
And thanks for asking about Golo membership. It's going very well. We're getting a steady stream of folks creating profiles. and blogs. It only gets better from here!
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Has anyone else tried Lane's Seafood and Steakhouse off Hwy. 50 between Angier and Benson?
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And yeah, I think Elton sounds great these days! His last three albums have been some of his best.
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