{"podcast":{"title":"Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","podcast_index_feed_id":7601606,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/wilmington-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/wilmington-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":4030,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wilmington News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wilmington with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to coastal updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wilmington. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Wilmington News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T16:23:01.998136+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606"},"episode":{"title":"Frasier Almost Never Happened | Wilmington News","slug":"frasier-almost-never-happened-wilmington-news","published_at":"2026-08-01T16:13:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/frasier-almost-never-happened-wilmington-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/da2ea160e9906641","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0cf94d17-0a7e-47ce-ad6e-262665c5cda6.mp3","summary":"Kelsey Grammer spills the tea on how “Frasier” almost didn’t exist—thanks to a rejected script and a bold dinner-table pivot. Originally slated for a different show with the same writers, Grammer was convinced to reprise his beloved Cheers character as Frasier Crane, but with a twist: unmarried, no kids, and relocated to Seattle. That move not only gave the spinoff its own identity but also sidestepped awkward family dynamics. The revival on Paramount+ brought him back to Boston—but sadly, without Martin Crane, played by the late John Mahoney, whom Grammer still remembers fondly. With 37 Emmys and 25 million finale viewers, “Frasier” became TV history. Grammer’s secret? He’s fueled by life’s adventures—and yes, he still loves bars, even if it’s ironic given his career. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da2ea160e9906641","meta_description":"Kelsey Grammer spills the tea on how “Frasier” almost didn’t exist—thanks to a rejected script and a bold dinner-table pivot. Originally slated for a diff…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":122,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/episodes/frasier-almost-never-happened-wilmington-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/frasier-almost-never-happened-wilmington-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}