Podcast Coverage

Best podcasts for parents

I love a good podcast, and they are frequently my go-to on the way home from drop off when there is no child in the car demanding Cocomelon songs or "Princess" music.

Jennifer Zelek, WRAL contributor

Best podcasts for parents

My list leans more towards entertaining than instructional.

Jennifer DuMond Zelek, WRAL contributor

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty explores complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. This podcast includes all of Dan's stories from WRAL's 7pm News.

Amanda Lamb announces new podcast for women over 50

She's been gone from our WRAL family for less than three weeks, but Amanda Lamb is not one to let grass grow under her feet. She has a brand new podcast, "Ageless: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb," about women redefining themselves after 50.

Final episode of WRAL podcast 'The Killing Month August 1978' drops Tuesday

The final episode of WRAL's serial murder podcast "The Killing Month August 1978" drops Tuesday. Host Amanda Lamb shares reflections from people involved in the case and explains why the story doesn't end with the convictions of the Johnston brothers.

Episode 7 of 'The Killing Month August 1978' drops

Episode 7 of WRAL's serial murder podcast, "The Killing Month August 1978," is out Tuesday hosted by WRAL's Amanda Lamb. In this episode, the verdict in the case of two of the brothers who were tried first, and the ringleader -- the head of the gang -- finally goes on trial. Amanda spoke to one of the defense attorneys about how hard his job was...

New 'The Killing Month' podcast episode drops Tuesday

Another episode drops Tuesday in our newest serial murder podcast "The killing month August 1978" hosted by WRAL's Amanda Lamb. This episode features the trial of two of the gang members, brothers David and Norman Johnston.

The Killing Month: Like an archeologist, finding bodies

In episode 4 of The Killing Month podcast, a mass grave, young witnesses shot and buried

Witness tells of father buried alive by criminal gang

In the third episode of 'The Killing Month,' Amanda Lamb talks to a woman whose father was buried alive by the Johnston gang.

True crime story a family story for WRAL's Amanda Lamb

WRAL's Amanda Lamb tapped her law enforcement father to tell a the story of a family criminal enterprise's rise and fall.

Sarah Has Questions

When it comes to life, wellness, health and medicine, we all have questions. Sarah King has questions too, and she is not afraid to ask!

Is that voice real or AI? Spotify offers translation for podcasts

Spotify this week announced an AI translation feature for podcasters that could give it an edge over Apple’s podcasting platform. Voice Translation for podcasts uses artificial intelligence to translate podcasts into additional languages using the original podcaster’s voice.

The artistic evolution of Shakey Graves

​​​​​​​Shakey Graves is an Americana artist from Austin whose music combines blues, folk, country and rock. Like all art, his sound continues to evolve. His upcoming album started with an unusual influence.

Anita Normanly, CBC Director of Podcast Operations

How 'The Killing Month August 1978' differs from the movie 'At Close Range'

WRAL's newest true crime podcast, "The Killing Month August 1978," tells the true story of a string of murders in Chester County, Pennsylvania, committed by the Johnston Gang. The 1986 movie "At Close Range, with Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken and rising stars Sean Penn and Mary Stuart Masterson was loosely based on the saga of the Johnston Gang.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

True crime podcast: 'The Killing Month August 1978' tells the violent saga of the Johnston Gang

WRAL's new true crime podcast, "The Killing Month August 1978," tells the tale of the violent and murderous Johnston Gang. It's a story about family, what the word "family" means and what happens when the traditional bonds of family are broken. 

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

The Killing Month August 1978

The true story of the Johnston Gang, family of criminals who would stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe.

That Interview: Conversations with Artists from 95.7 That Station

That Interview is a conversation about music between the curators that play it and the artists that make it. An in depth look at an artists career, including insights into how they got started, their influences, creation process, successes, failures, and everything in between.

MIX Mornings with Kyle, Bryan and Sarah

MIX Mornings Kyle, Bryan and Sarah, weekday mornings on MIX 101.5. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MIX_Mornings

'I lost everything:' Raleigh business owner bounces back by getting social

In 2020, Raleigh entrepreneur Hannah Weisberg lost everything.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Robeson County podcasters pursue true crime for people like them

In Episode 20 of What Remains, the hosts of 'The Red Justice Project' podcast share the details of some of the most horrendous cases they've covered

NC podcast seeks justice for indigenous women and girls

In Episode 20 of What Remains, the hosts of 'The Red Justice Project' podcast share the details of some of the most horrendous cases they've covered

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Crowdfunding supports cold case DNA analysis

Episode 19 of the What Remains podcast is about Carla Davis and her generous gifts of time and money to solving cold cases. It's a cause that is personal to her. In the episode she talks about the murder case that originally sparked her interest in funding DNA analysis.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

The disappearance of Brittanee Drexel

When a 17-year-old girl from New York goes missing in Myrtle Beach during spring break, at first it appears to be no big deal. Very soon, the entire country is invested in the search for Brittanee Drexel.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

New tech unravels a missing persons mystery after more than 40 years

Most people give up trying unravel a mystery after a short period of time. Unraveling mysteries and figuring out complicated puzzles are both mentally and emotionally exhausting. But sometimes, taking another look at a cold case with fresh eyes can give you the clarity you need to solve it.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Isotope analysis: A roadmap through someone's past

In episode 16 of the What Remains podcast, we explore the growing field of isotope analysis and how it may just be better than a GPS at telling scientists where someone has been in the world.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter