The Less Desirables

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany talk about trick-or-treaters, then guilty pleasures. Just fun. Just laid back.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim flew solo today and spent the whole episode talking about something he’s excited about. The new TLD Network Substack. If you don’t know what Substack is, it’s an online publishing forum for writers, podcasters, and video content creators to distribute their work in newsletter-style emails, and it lets listeners choose which shows they’d like to subscribe to. When the email comes (every time a new episode drops), you can listen from there. You can still go to Apple and Spotify; we appreciate that, but you can also get it here. It costs nothing and is another way for The Less Desirables Podcast Network shows to reach more people. Visit the Substack here.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany welcome Andrea Kurtz to the SNSM Studios to talk about Dogtober. Andrea is the board chair of PAW Alliance and Dogtober is that wonderful organization’s fundraiser to support its animal welfare and social justice programs. The event will be at Alma Mexicana at 492 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. There will be food, silent auctions, info booths and Alma Mexicana will have a specialty cocktail made especially for this event! Ticket prices are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets include food and non-alcoholic drinks. Visit paw-alliance.org/dogtober to purchase your tix!!! Thank you, Andrea for being available at the last minute!

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany welcome October with a mix of trivia, nostalgia, and local updates. They start by exploring the origins of month and weekday names, from Roman gods to Norse mythology, and wander into childhood memories of cartoons, toys, and Halloween traditions.

The conversation turns to favorite costumes, candy, and cereals, with plenty of laughs about plastic masks, underoos, and the quirks of growing up in the 1980s. They wrap with talk of fall events around the Triad including fairs, corn mazes, haunted houses, and mountain leaf‑watching before spotlighting local sponsors and cigar news from Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

It’s a cozy, funny, and nostalgic October episode that blends local life, pop culture, and the easy banter that defines The Less Desirables.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in  The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza .

Christian Baucum, Marketing and Branding for the Carolina Classic Fair, is in to talk about the fair that starts this weekend!!!! The CrewTLD talks about the animals, the rides, and especially the food at this year’s CCF. Travel, music, likes, interests, and more about Christian is also discussed.

And Tim talks about officially becoming an “Ogo” with the birth of his brand-spanking-new grandchild!

Special thanks, as always, to  Top Leaf Cigar Lounge ,  Soft Golf ,  Coffee Park Airstream ,  Dream Kreams ,  Ignite Performance ,  Washington Park CrossFit ,  Well Balanced Nutrition ,  Strategic Electrical Solutions , and  X1 Communications .

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim is solo this week but talks about seeing two theatrical shows this past weekend. He saw the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s Dracula: A Comedy or Terrors on Friday. On Saturday, he and the Mrs. went to K-Vegas to see the Kernersville Little Theatre‘s opening of Steve Levy’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. That show continues this weekend. Dracula ended this past weekend. But look out! Frozen is on deck for LTWS!

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany welcome guest Janel Boyd from Kernersville Little Theatre to talk about their upcoming production of The Great Gatsby. Janel explains who Kernersville Little Theatre is, where rehearsals and performances take place, and provides background on the straight-play adaptation by Simon Levy. She describes the 1920s costumes, the flapper styling, the men’s polo looks, and the photography that captures the period feel.

The conversation covers the cast, the production’s scale, and the story’s themes, including class division, social expectations, and the contrast between wealth and poverty. Janel talks about directing a large cast, her approach to character work, and how she balances honoring the original text with creative interpretation. She also shares how music, lighting, and staging help bring the world of Gatsby to life.

Tim and Bethany share their experiences with the book and films, discuss the story’s cultural relevance, and talk with Janel about her directing background, recent projects, and how she prepares for a show. The group also touches on theater traditions, actor coaching, and the teamwork required to bring a production from rehearsal to opening night.

Kernersville Little Theatre presents The Great Gatsby Performances at Kernersville Elementary School on September 18 and 19 at 7:30 PM, and on September 20 at 2:00 PM. And the September 25-27 weekend follows the same schedule.

Tickets available through Ludus. Visit kltheater.com and click Tickets Or search for Kernersville Little Theatre Great Gatsby tickets

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany are back together again after a few weeks apart! Bethany talks about cool happenings coming to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge this month (September 19, check out their website for more info!). Tim talks about heading to Charlotte with the BCPF to meet up with the Kousins from The Asylum Podcast (and some Asylum inmates) to see Iron Maiden. Tim tells about what he and the BCPF had at Ryan’s for their anniversary. And, remembering 9/11 on the week of the 25th anniversary.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Stephanie (The BCPF/Mrs. Beeman) sits in with Tim to help celebrate their wedding anniversary. The couple recount the day 12 years ago, and all the things surrounding it. Even some wedding advice for people whose weddings may be nigh!

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim had to go solo again. So, he recounted his experience in that aged-old (yes, that is spelled correctly) pastime, the good ol’ colonoscopy. From prep to procedure, he walks you through it. Is it gross? Maybe. But we all do it eventually. Enjoy the go!

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, Ignite Performance, Washington Park CrossFit, Well Balanced Nutrition, Strategic Electrical Solutions, and X1 Communications.