🎨 In this episode of the Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with legendary Richmond artist, muralist and musician Ed Trask for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled conversation on art, activism, and punk rock philosophy. From his early days playing in bands and painting freight trains to becoming a leading voice in public art and civic engagement, Ed brings stories, insight, and a whole lot of heart.

🎧 Whether you’re an art lover, a punk at heart, or just someone who loves a good story about people shaping their communities, this episode has something for you. Hit play, subscribe to Sharp’s Island, and join the conversation about Richmond’s future—one brushstroke at a time.

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Michael Phillips, founder of The Richmonder, joins Andy Thompson in the cabin studio on Sharp’s Island for a deep dive into local media, storytelling, and what makes Richmond tick.

From the banks of the James River, Michael and Andy explore the mission behind The Richmonder, the challenges of building an independent news platform, and the role of journalism in shaping community identity. They also talk about Richmond’s shifting narratives and what it means to cover a city with nuance and care.

South of Mayo Island and upstream of Mayo Bridge, Sharp’s Island is Richmond’s premiere camping destination

(https:airbnb.com/h/sharpsisland), and Andy Thompson is the mad scientist experimenting with the one-acre oasis in the middle of the James River in the heart of downtown RVA. Outdoor recreation? Check. Public art? Yup. Historic ruins? Indeed. Podcast destination? Why not? Sharp’s Island is now host to Richmond’s most surprising conversations. Future guests include artist Ed Trask, NBC12 weather forecaster Andrew Freiden, city council person Sarah Abubaker and Mayor Danny Avula!

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Riverside Outfitters CEO Matt Perry braves the James River to join Andy Thompson for the first-ever episode of the Sharp’s Island podcast! In the cabin studio on an island in downtown Richmond, Va., Matt and Andy discuss what it takes to manage an urban rafting company, Richmond as an outdoors recreation destination, and the marketing peril of poop in the James River. The former co-hosts of the Views from the Treehouse podcast, these two outdoors lovers range far and wide in search of river (and other related) nuggets.

South of Mayo Island and upstream of Mayo Bridge, Sharp’s Island is Richmond’s premiere camping destination (https:airbnb.com/h/sharpsisland)

Andy Thompson is the mad scientist experimenting with the one-acre oasis in the middle of the James River in the heart of downtown RVA. Outdoor recreation? Check. Public art? Yup. Historic ruins? Indeed. Podcast destination? Why not? Sharp’s Island is now host to Richmond’s most surprising conversations. Future guests include artist Ed Trask, NBC12 weather forecaster Andrew Freiden, city council person Sarah Abubaker and Mayor Danny Avula!

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