The Brad Rykal Brief

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  • Episode 93 - Brett Rykal (w/special appearance by Bode Rykal)

    Brett Rykal is back on the show talking about what is happening in the 2nd half of 2022.  We talk school, sports, books and Christmas.  

    At the end of the show Bode Rykal comes on for the first time and we get to hear this talented 3 year old sing his ABC's, tell us his best friends names - he is all over the place.  

    I hope you enjoy todays show. -Brad

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    32 min
  • Episode 92 - Nathan Alderman: How to Keep a Politician Honest (Crozet Series)

    Nathan Alderman is on talking about the legislation process in Virginia.  Nathan created a guide (LIS 101) walking through navigation of the government site, how to check on delegate votes and how bills move through to become a law in Virginia.

    If you live in Virginia this is a useful episode for your toolbox to become a more informed citizen. Nathan makes this topic interesting and digestible. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

    Show notes:

    LIS 101

    https://lis.virginia.gov/

    Virginia State Senate Salaries

    Nathan Alderman on The Incomparable Mothership Podasts
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 91 - Dale Martin: C.E. Martin and Sons Farming (Crozet Series)

    Going to a supermarket in America is one the great wonders of the world.  You can buy almost anything you can imagine from all over the world - and if you consider everything that goes into that ear of corn or pound of ground beef it is amazing it doesn't cost orders of magnitude more. 

    My guest today is Dale Martin who owns six farms over in Stuarts Draft raising crops and cattle.  Dale's father farmed and Dale has been doing it all of his life.  Dale talks about farming, the costs of equipment, practices and technology that has changed over time. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 90 - John Schoeb: Pro Re Nata Brewery (Crozet Series)

    John Schoeb, owner of Pro Re Nata (PRN) Brewery, is on the show today talking about how he got to Crozet, the original plans for the business, how PRN got built and that his brewmaster doesn't let him brew any beer. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 89 - Tom DeCoster (Part 5)

    Dr. Tom DeCoster is back on the show continuing on to Part 5 of his story.  We are covering his year back at the University of Iowa for his fellowship with Ginny on their way to the ABQ.

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 88 - Joe Fore (Crozet Series)

    My guest today is Professor of UVA Law and Chair of the CCAC - Joe Fore. 

    Joe  is on talking about Crozet and the CCAC by and large.

    We start the conversation with Joe's history but get into Crozet and the CCAC around the 20 minute mark if you prefer to start there. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

    Show notes:

    Joe Fore (UVA)

    Punctuated Law


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    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 87 - Luke Trainum: Hazy Mountain Vineyard (Crozet Series)

    Luke Trainum, the head winemaker from Hazy Mountain Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery is on the show today talking about how Hazy Mountain got built, inspirations from Tuscany, thoughts on wine, what is in store for the future, the vineyards relationship with their neighbors and much more. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show.  -Brad

    Show Notes:

    Hazy Mountain Vineyard

    Helwig Vineyards & Winery

    Autumn Olive Farms

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    2 hr 4 min
  • Episode 86 - Josh Cromwell: Starr Hill Brewery (Crozet Series)

    Josh Cromwell from Starr Hill Brewery is on the show today.  Fellow Western Ridge resident, Josh has been working at Starr Hill for the last 10 years.  Josh talks about the journey of refocusing Starr Hill from over extending along the east coast to focusing hyper locally on Crozet/Charlottesville and working out concentrically from there.  We also talk about the macro landscape of the beer industry, how they won the RFP for their UVA beer Wahoowa Pale Ale, and things in store for Starr Hill. 

    I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

    Show notes:

    Josh Cromwell (LinkedIn)

    Starr Hill Brewery

    Paul's Deli in Williamsburg

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    1 hr 57 min
  • Episode 85 - Allie Pesch (Crozet Series)

    Allie Pesch is on the show today.  We talk about her 6 years on the CCAC, growing up in Crozet, her time at NYU, working at the Crozet Gazette with her dad, running and much more. 

    I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

    Show notes:

    UVA Echols Scholars

    The Enneagram Institute (9 personality types)

    Allie Pesch LinkedIn

    The Crozet Gazette (Stories of Allie)

    Official New York Marathon time: 4:19:05!!! That is her fun run time...  (Link here)
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    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 84 - Jim Duncan: Nest Realty (Crozet Series)

    Jim Duncan is on the show today.  Jim co-founded Nest Realty, and started the RealCrozetVA blog.  As a realtor in this area for 20 years Jim has good insights on the Crozet and Charlottesville area.  We talk about his prep days at STAB, graduating VMI, working in the tech industry in the late 90's and how he got into realty.  

    I hope you enjoy today's show.  -Brad 

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    1 hr 33 min

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