Morris Willis, Donnie Brooks, and Jimmy Amspacher join The Landing this week to talk about their years playing as the Huckleberry Mudflap. They recount their days on the road, playing venues into the late hours, and the camaraderie they built with each other.

Michael Martin joins us this week to talk about what it was like growing up in Atlantic. Having moved Down East after his first grade year, Michael remembers being welcomed into the community and feeling pride at how Atlantic shaped him. He talks about getting his first job at the Red & White, the importance of heritage, and how things are changing. Enjoy as Michael shares his stories, memories, and insights on what it's like to be a part of this community.

After nearly a year of The Landing: Where Our Crowd Gathers, we are joined by a special guest, Margaret Hassell Poindexter, to talk about the Shackleford horses. Margaret's longtime love for these animals shines through as she goes back to her childhood through her current position as President of the Foundation for Shackleford Horses. She tells the history of these horses from the time people lived on the Banks, to the times they were at risk of removal in the 90s, to now, when the foundation partners with the National Park Service to keep the herd protected for generations to come. Enjoy hearing about these beautiful animals and the love that Margaret - and Down East - has for them.

Picking up right where we left off in last week's episode, Shawn shares with us his time in school, studying at ECU, meeting his wife, and becoming a teacher and father. After over a decade in education, he now prepares for another school year, and looks forward to having another grandchild later this year.

In the first part of Shawn Bates' episode, he reminisces on growing up a "free-range" child in Harkers Island. Join us as we enjoy his stories of going to school with familiar teachers, and summers where he could do just about anything he thought of.

Carrie Kappel joins us this week to share her love for the place she calls home. Enjoy as she tells stories of going to school with Staci and how her love for English grew, and shares her life now, living and teaching in Down East with her family and a menagerie of animals.

This week we speak with Gregory Gilgo, who shares his memories growing up in Atlantic and running wild as a kid, with plenty of visits to the Banks and time spent with his family in Portsmouth. Enjoy his stories and his joy for Down East.

Nearly a year after Joel's first interview on The Landing, he joins us again, this time to discuss his book, The Education of an Island Boy. He recounts the history of the beginnings of Diamond City and Harkers Island, as well as traditions and memories of his own that he remembers fondly. Enjoy this history-filled episode as we delve into the past.

Patsy Gaskill joins us on The Landing to share her memories of going to school Down East, meeting her husband, Stephen Gaskill, and raising their children. Through the good and hard times, Patsy shows us her perseverance and her love for her family, who surround her to this day.

This week, Billy Merkley recalls his days growing up Down East. He recounts his time at school and the teachers he loved, his interest in old boats, which he now documents with his son Landon, and his days out fishing with Finnboy, who was like a grandfather to Billy. Enjoy Billy's stories this week as he reflects on his home and heritage.