In this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with the one and only Dame of Dame's Chicken & Waffles for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, struggle, reinvention, and building one of North Carolina’s most recognized restaurant brands.

Dame shares the untold story behind the creation of Dame’s Chicken & Waffles — from struggling as a caterer and nearly losing everything, to turning a bold chicken-and-waffle concept into a cultural staple in Durham and beyond.

Topics include:

• The meaning behind the famous menu names

• Growing up in Fayetteville, NC

• Corporate life and working overseas in Asia

• Getting laid off and betting on himself

• Building Blue Mountain Catering

• Rebranding into Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

• Surviving tax issues and business setbacks

• Expanding into Greensboro and lessons learned

• Quality control, leadership, and restaurant culture

• Why community support matters

• Future expansion plans for the Dame’s brand

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, branding, and Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina.

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After 20+ years in radio, Brian Dawson sits down with Capital City Podcast for one of his most honest conversations yet.

In this episode, Brian Dawson opens up about:

• Why he officially left radio
• Feeling like the industry was moving too slow
• Building his DJ brand outside the station
• Making more money beyond radio
• Outgrowing comfort and betting on himself
• The business of media, branding, and longevity

This is more than a podcast episode — it’s a real conversation about growth, ownership, and knowing when it’s time to move on.

📍 Recorded at Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

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Before he became known as the Hip Hop Chef, he was helping shape North Carolina’s hip-hop culture.

In this episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with the Hip Hop Chef to discuss his journey through the early days of Greensboro’s hip-hop scene, the impact of local radio, and the people who helped build the culture throughout North Carolina.

From the era of 102 Jamz and legendary personalities like K-Nice, Polo, and T-Love to the evolution of hip-hop in the Carolinas, this conversation uncovers stories and history that many fans have never heard before.

If you love hip-hop history, North Carolina culture, radio, DJs, community pioneers, and the untold stories behind the music, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Topics include:
• Early North Carolina hip-hop culture
• The rise of 102 Jamz
• North Carolina’s influence on hip-hop
• Building community through music
• The Hip Hop Chef’s journey
• Untold stories from the culture

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