Stories from Southwest Virginia

Join Olivia & Ryan as they talk with Bethany Worley, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum about SWVA history, the Blue Ridge region, and more on the Stories from SWVA podcast.

Join Olivia and Ryan as they talk with Austin Bradley, Superintendent of Breaks Interstate Park about all things Breaks, outdoor recreation, and more!

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Join Olivia and Ryan as they talk with 'Round the Mountain Artisan Nicholas Barnes about his artisan experience, the creative economy, 'Round the Mountain, and more!

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Join Olivia and Ryan as they talk with the President and CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge, Heidi Stone!

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Join Olivia and Ryan as they talk with 'Round the Mountain artisan Jen Otey about the creative economy, 'RTM, and what it means to be an artisan in Southwest Virginia.

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Join Olivia and Ryan as they interview Leah Ross and Dr. René Rodgers of the Birthplace of Country Music about all things the museum, local history, Rhythm & Roots, and more!

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On this episode, Olivia and Ryan talk with Katie Dunn about her work in the High Knob region.

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Welcome to Stories from Southwest Virginia, a podcast that takes you on a journey through our unique region. Join Olivia and Ryan as they interview Tyler Hughes, the Executive Director of The Crooked Road.

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On today's episode of the Stories from Southwest Virginia podcast, we talk to two Montgomery County Coffee Shops as we continue this craft beverage series. The two coffee shops we spoke to today include:

Strange Coffee Company

Brugh Coffee

It's always exciting to hear how these passionate individuals get their start in the craft industry, hardships they have had to overcome, as well as future plans they have towards their businesses.

This series was made in part by David Rotenizer, executive director, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism has helped produce the Craft Beverage Makers of Montgomery County PODCAST SERIES as a component to the Craft Beverage Makers of Montgomery County TRAIL under development. The series includes craft beer, craft wine, and craft coffee.

To learn more about Montgomery County, Virginia, be sure to visit their website here.

To learn more about all things Southwest Virginia, be sure to visit our website here.

On today's episode of the Stories from Southwest Virginia podcast, we talk to two Montgomery County Wineries as we continue this craft beverage series. The two wineries we spoke to today include:

Beliveau Farm Winery

White Barrel 

It's always exciting to hear how these passionate individuals get their start in the craft industry, hardships they have had to overcome, as well as future plans they have towards their businesses.

This series was made in part by David Rotenizer, executive director, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism has helped produce the Craft Beverage Makers of Montgomery County PODCAST SERIES as a component to the Craft Beverage Makers of Montgomery County TRAIL under development. The series includes craft beer, craft wine, and craft coffee.

To learn more about Montgomery County, Virginia, be sure to visit their website here.

To learn more about all things Southwest Virginia, be sure to visit our website here.