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- Mark Sudduth: Whether it’s a Category 1 or Category 5, the founder of HurricaneTrack.com will be there, no matter where the hurricane makes landfallMark Sudduth has driven his specially-outfitted SUVs into hurricanes for nearly two decades. Charley, Fran, Floyd, Katrina, Harvey, Irma and many more. Whether it’s Category 1 or Category 5, he’s battled the lashing winds, driving rains and storm surge to gather potentially lifesaving information. The founder of HurricaneTrack.com shares stories of when he feared for his own safety, how storms carried away his equipment, and why he doesn’t consider himself a “stormchaser”1 hr 6 min
- Buddy Martinette: Wilmington’s Fire Chief shares memories of responding to the Pentagon on 9-11, and of losing firefighter friends in the World Trade Center TowersSeven years before he became Wilmington’s Fire Chief, Buddy Martinette responded to the 9-11 attack on the Pentagon as part of an elite Search and Rescue Task Force. Along with saving lives, his job was to help stabilize the building that serves as the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense. Now, 16 years later, Chief Martinette shares emotional stories of losing firefighter friends on that dark day in history, and his memories from a 40-plus year career in fire service.44 min
- Brian Granger: The two-time winner of “Port City’s Top Comic” wants to take his act to more comedy clubs and festivals, and turn it into a full-time careerBrian Granger has done standup comedy on the east and west coasts, turning real-life experiences into stories that make people laugh. Fresh off becoming the first two-time winner of “Port City’s Top Comic” contest, Brian plans to do more comedy clubs and festivals near you. He shares thoughts on what makes a good comedian, who makes him laugh, and why picking on the wrong audience member can be dangerous for your health.46 min
- C.B. McGrath: A winner as a player and assistant coach, his challenge is to keep the basketball momentum going at UNCWC.B. McGrath did not lose many games as a Kansas Jayhawk, and he won three national championships as an assistant basketball coach for the UNC Tar Heels. The first-time head coach had a lot of holes to fill taking over the UNCW Seahawks, and now he looks to put his mark on a program riding high with recent success56 min
- Mickey Craft: Professional poker player is dealing with new found fame after making a splash at the World Series of Poker Main EventMickey Craft vaulted into the national spotlight when he led the World Series of Poker Main Event. Too much celebrating may have cost him a chance to win, but it didn't change his attitude. Mickey Craft has fun playing professional poker, and he's working hard to be the best in the world.47 min
- Trot Nixon: After winning a World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox, he is back home and back on the field as a Coach and a DadTrot Nixon is one of the most decorated athletes to come out of Wilmington. High school Player of the Year in both football and baseball, Nixon passed up a scholarship to play quarterback at N.C. State to pursue his dream of playing major league baseball. He won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004, and spent more than a decade in the big leagues. Now eight years out of baseball, Nixon still spends time on the field, coaching and watching his two sons play the same sports he did.1 hr 8 min
- Dan Brawley: The Executive Director of Cucalorus is taking the event in yet another direction, while staying true to what's made it “one of the coolest film festivals” in the worldDan Brawley took over as Executive Director of the Cucalorus Festival in the early 2000s. Along the way, he’s steered one of Wilmington’s signature events in new directions, taking chances without fear of failure. On the eve of Cucalorus 23, Dan talks about the festival’s importance on the international stage.53 min
- Brownie Harris: From King Kong to John F. Kennedy Jr to Michelle Dockery, he's photographed familiar faces for more than 40 years.People all around the world have seen Brownie Harris’ photographs. They may not know his eye looked through the lens and caught that split-second in time, unless they search for the copyright. But whether it’s John F. Kennedy Jr., Andy Warhol, Michelle Dockery or King Kong, Harris’ images of familiar faces have graced magazines, newspapers, annual reports and museum walls since 1972.47 min
- Anna Kooiman: The UNCW grad who landed her dream job at Fox News Channel has now put family first, living “down under” and keeping in touch with fans through her lifestyle website.
UNCW grad Anna Kooiman started her television news career as a reporter in Wilmington. Stops at stations in Toledo and Charlotte followed, before Anna landed a network reporting job at Fox News Channel in New York City. She became the co-host of the “Fox and Friends Weekend” show, covering breaking national news stories across the United States. But 2016 brought a change, taking this Carolina Girl on a new adventure. She’s now living down under with her Aussie husband, connecting with fans through her lifestyle website.
34 min - Keith Rhodes: A "Best Chef" award winner and "Top Chef" reality TV contestant, known for his unique seafood cuisine and "buy local" principles
He's won the "Best Chef" award several times, been a finalist for a "Best Chef in the Southeast", and was invited to compete on the "Top Chef" reality television show. He's had articles written about him in national magazines. Movie stars have dined in his "Catch" restaurant. Yet with all the national notoriety, Keith Rhodes remains fiercely local. With a "buy local" business attitude, Keith supports many charitable organizations, and works to give his community better access to healthy food alternatives.
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About 1on1 with Jon Evans
From the publisher's feed
Jon Evans of WECT/Fox Wilmington is in his 42nd year of television news. He's asked a lot of questions, and you've seen or heard the answers on his newscasts. Jon is now asking different questions,…
going in-depth with interviews and learning things that only a few people know. Politicians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers - you'll know them better after hearing them go "1 on 1 with Jon Evans."