1on1 with Jon Evans

Jon Evans of WECT/Fox Wilmington is in his 43rd 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."

1on1 with Jon Evans is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 123 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts 1on1 with Jon Evans, a business show with 123 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  "I Don't Think We're Gonna Make It": Hurricane Fran 30 Years Later

  Sep 4, 202636 minS10

  Thirty years after Category 3 Hurricane Fran devastated southeastern North Carolina with 115 mph winds and a 13-foot storm surge, we look back at the costliest natural disaster in the state's history at the time. In this special episode of  1on1 , former emergency management directors Dan Summers and Carson Smith share behind-the-scenes stories of holding communities together when all outside rescue help was cut off. You will also hear the chilling survival accounts of residents who stayed behind, including a terrifying recorded 911 call of a family huddling in a bathroom as the ocean tore their home apart.

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  Episode #7

  Jesse La Flair: From parkour to stunts to acting — all with his “third door” mindset (‘1on1 with Jon Evans’ podcast)

  Jul 17, 20261h 6mS10

  Jesse La Flair is a professional freerunner, actor, director and entrepreneur who has amassed a social media following in the millions — and his story is built on the idea of progressions. In this episode of the  1on1 with Jon Evans  podcast, Jesse explains how he first discovered parkour, why fear isn’t something elite athletes “turn off,” and how training for precision on the ground eventually becomes confidence in the air. We also talk about the moment  Casino Royale  helped put parkour on the map, and how Jesse used early YouTube momentum to build a massive audience. Jesse shares what it’s really like working in stunts, including a late-night Marvel production moment that made him step back and ask bigger questions about risk, family, and why he wasn’t the actor on camera. He also talks about training at Actors Arsenal in Wilmington — and how “stillness” and emotion became the next skill set to master — plus the whirlwind experience of booking and filming a guest star role on  Law & Order: SVU . And when I asked Jesse what he sees in the mirror at 41, he gave an honest answer about the highs, the pressure, and the grind that continues even after a major win. If you’re into parkour, filmmaking, acting, or if you’ve ever had to find a new way in — Jesse’s “third door” mindset is worth hearing.

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  Episode #6

  Ward Larsen: From fighter pilot to writing for Jack Ryan

  Jun 19, 202625 minS10

  Ward Larsen flew combat missions and commercial jets—now he’s writing in one of the most iconic thriller universes ever created. In this episode, the New York Times bestselling author joins Jon Evans to talk about his first Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novel,  Rules of Engagement —and how his aviation background helped him bring something new to the series. Larsen shares the behind-the-scenes process of writing for the Clancy estate, the pressure of meeting a devoted fanbase’s expectations, and how he balances realism with readability when he puts readers in the cockpit. We also dive into his path from a first solo flight in a Cessna to flying  22 missions in Operation Desert Storm , then spending  more than 30 years as a Southwest Airlines captain  before retiring in 2026—plus where his thriller ideas come from, and why his writing style is more “seat-of-the-pants” than checklist-driven.

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  Episode #5

  Ralph Johnson: ‘Shining Star’, ‘September’ and the energy of Earth, Wind & Fire

  May 15, 202637 minS10

  <p>In this episode of 1on1 with Jon Evans, Jon sits down with Ralph Johnson—original member, vocalist, songwriter, and percussionist for the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire—ahead of the band’s stop in Wilmington at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.</p> <p>Johnson shares why EWF is “not just a band,” but an energy rooted in Maurice White’s vision—built on movement, musicianship, and a nightly pre-show circle of prayer to “bring that energy in” and send it out to the crowd. He reflects on the surreal reach of the catalog (including the claim that an EWF song plays somewhere in the world ever...

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  Episode #4

  Elaine Hendrix: From “Parent Trap” to Azalea Queen, her next role comes with a crown

  Apr 3, 202632 minS10

  <p >Actress, author, producer, and advocate Elaine Hendrix – who became an icon to many as Meredith Blake from the movie The Parent Trap—joins “1on1 with Jon Evans” ahead of her newest role, as Queen of the 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Hendrix talks about returning to a celebration she remembers as “wonderfully wild”, and why she can’t wait to connect with the community. She also opens up about the life-changing accident that ended her dance career, the “second chance” she found on Dancing with the Stars, and the unexpected fan support that carried her through injury setbacks. Plus, we get a pop-cultur...

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