In this episode, I sit down with Tevin Robinson for a real, no-nonsense conversation about North Carolina, culture, and what happens when you speak your mind online.

Tevin is a Wilmington native who’s built a following of more than 100,000 on TikTok simply by telling the truth about this state—where we come from, where we’re headed, and what we risk losing along the way. We talk about Southern hospitality, the influx of transplants, and why preserving genuine Southern traditions matters more than ever in a rapidly modernizing North Carolina.

We also pull back the curtain on content creation itself—what it’s like to go viral, how social media fame changes your life, and the challenge of staying grounded and authentic in a digital world that rewards noise over nuance.

This episode is a love letter to North Carolina—its people, its culture, and the voices willing to stand up and protect what makes this place feel like home.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

00:32 Discussing Wilmington and Transplants 

01:57 TikTok Journey and Content Creation 

05:50 North Carolina's Culture and History 

07:41 Southern Identity and Music 

22:02 Influence of Hip Hop and Country Music 

33:38 Challenges of Being an Influencer 

51:03 Rant on Downtown Charlotte 

51:19 Palm Trees in North Carolina 

52:35 McMansions and Southern Charm 

53:09 Culture Clash with Newcomers 

53:48 Southern Hospitality and Traditions 

54:51 Hillbilly Roots and Settlers 

58:41 Weather and Geography of North Carolina 

01:05:08 Barbecue and Food Traditions 

01:19:11 Political and Social Issues 

01:32:48 Content Creation and Personal Goals

Connect with Tevin Robinson:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• YouTube

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• Knights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5

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