The Ridge Podcast

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The Ridge Podcast is a show that focuses on interviewing every day people in the Blue Ridge and greater Appalachian area discussing local history, politics, stories, and other oral history topics. Eth... more

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.

The Ridge Podcast episodes:

May 01, 2024 #62 - Trenton Miller: Financial Advising, Hard Work, Mindset, Fitness, Mentorship, Leadership, Business, Faith
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Trenton Miller, volleyball coach,
athlete, Christian, and financial advisor. During the conversation, he outlines
his early education and upbringing, career, and transition into become a fully
licensed financial advisor. Throughout the episode, he shares lessons and
quotes from influential mentors of his, explains his services, and shares his
goals and plan for his clients. He also discusses his time as a volleyball
coach, athlete, and lover of all things sports. This is a great episode.
Thank you again Mr. Miller for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact Mr. Trenton Miller:
Website: https://thetrentonmiller.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trenton.miller.39589
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentonmill1
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 29min
April 24, 2024 #61 - Recovery Fitness with Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff, Addiction Recovery Court, Fitness
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and
Walter Midkiff about RecoveryFitness.org and the Addiction Recovery Court.
Ethan and Luke were recently invited by Judge Geisler to participate in the
weekly Thursday night Recovery Fitness workouts. After working out, they sat
down with the trio and discussed their plan to break the typical incarceration
and probation cycle. They realized that it was inefficient and costly. In 2022,
they decided to begin incorporating a fitness requirement through
RecoveryFitness.org, a local non-profit, into an already existing program
attempting to treat offenders. They discuss this programs origins, logistics,
and availability during the interview.
This is a wonderful cause. Ethan and Luke both encourage people to come out,
participate, and get in contact (links below).
Thank you again Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Mr. Midkiff for being on the
podcast.
Ways to contact RecoveryFitness.org:
Website: https://www.recoveryfitness.org
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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28min
April 17, 2024 #60 - Casey Burcham: Baseball, Coaching, E&H, Education, Government, Hard-Work, Success, Lessons
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Casey Burcham, coach and educator at
Carroll County High School. He delineates his early life, education and sports,
time at Radford University, and then his decision to transfer to Emory and
Henry College where he played Football and Baseball. He recalls his decision to
major in History, become a teacher, and coach the game that he loves. After
that, he discusses his first jobs, lessons he learned, and his move to Carroll
County High School. He depicts his coaching strategy, techniques, and mindset.
He emphasizes that improving each day should always be the goal.
Thank you again Mr. Burcham for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 6min
April 10, 2024 #59 - Shelby Puckett: Ararat, Radford, Education, Historical Society, Thunder in the Hills
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Shelby Puckett. Not only is she
president of the Carroll County Historical Society, but she is a retired
educator, counselor, and school administrator of 35 years. During the
interview, she recounts her early life, education at Radford College, first
jobs, and career progression. Through the episode, she fondly describes
memories of chasing Elvis down the railroad tracks and Stompin 76. She also
explains the founding of the historical society. At the end of the episode, she
also gives more information on the courthouse shooting play Thunder in the
Hills.
Thank you again Mrs. Puckett for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 6min
April 03, 2024 #58 - Frank Levering: Hollywood, Cherry Farming, Harvard, Football, Writing, Movies, Plays, Thunder in the Hills
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Frank Levering, author,
screenwriter, and play director. They discuss his early life, his time playing
football at Wesleyan University, his time studying theology at Harvard Divinity
School, and his career in Hollywood. Throughout the episode, they discuss
influential writers, directors, and works of media. Near the end, they discuss
the courthouse shooting play Thunder in the Hills.
Thank you again Mr. Levering for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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51min
March 27, 2024 #57 - Talking Trash with Gerald Goad and Beth Oravec, Carroll County Litter Task Force
In this episode, Ethan and Luke sit down with Clerk Gerald Goad and Ms. Beth
Oravec to discuss the Carroll County Litter Task Force, a committee dedicated
to spreading awareness about the current litter problem faced by the county.
During the discussion, both guests gave their background and perspective on the
current problem. They offer solutions, identify areas of improvement, and
describe plans that are currently in motion.
The week of April 16th to April 22nd, they are planning a county-wide trash
pickup competition with cash prizes of up to $200. The winners will be
announced on April 27th during the Earth Day celebration at the Hillsville
Farmer's Market.
This is a wonderful cause. Ethan and Luke both encourage people to get out,
pickup trash, get in contact (links below) and spread the word.
Thank you again Clerk Goad and Ms. Oravec for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact the Carroll County Litter Task Force:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepcarrollclean
Website: https://www.lovecarroll.com/keepcarrollclean
Email: [email protected]
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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41min
March 20, 2024 #56 - Shawn Montgomery: Early Life, Education, Coaching, History, Politics, Government
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Shawn Montgomery, coach, teacher
at Carroll County High School. They discuss his childhood growing up in Cana,
Virginia, his parent's jobs, and playing sports in school. Touching on the
transition from St. Paul to Carroll County High School, Mr. Montgomery recounts
how he became involved in Cross Country. From there, he discusses sports and
academics. After that, he narrates his time at Gardner–Webb University and his
first jobs. Throughout the discussion, the group considers the impacts of
sports, education, and jobs on a young person's character. Finally, they
recount the beginning of COVID-19 and Mr. Montgomery's introduction to coaching
Cross Country and Track.
Thank you again Mr. Montgomery for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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53min
March 13, 2024 #55 - Seth Greer: Navy, Law Enforcement, Football, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Education
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Seth Greer, Navy veteran, coach,
former law enforcement, and educator. During the interview, Mr. Greer describes
his time in the Navy as a Master-at-arms, including some of the challenges he
faced. He then delineates his career in law enforcement, narrating his
experiences working his way up the ladder, and eventually joining the drug task
force team. After his career in law enforcement, he became a teacher through a
career-switcher program after a suggestion from Dr. Burnette. He discusses his
introduction to teaching, and then transitioning to coaching. From there, his
career in Football and Strength and Conditioning blossomed. Throughout the
episode, they discuss weight lifting, nutrition, sleep, and hydration. This was
a wonderful episode.
Thank you again Mr. Greer for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 21min
March 06, 2024 #54 - Ben Tickle: Faith, Education, Family, Teaching, Coaching, Sports
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Ben Tickle, a Christian, a
professor at Liberty University, and coach and educator at Carroll County High
School. During the interview, they discuss his earliest memories, his
educational journey, and his jobs as a teacher, administrator, and coach.
Throughout the episode, Mr. Tickle gives insights into his Christian faith,
encouraging people to reach out to him to ask questions and learn more. This
was a wonderful episode.
Thank you again Mr. Tickle for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact Mr. Ben Tickle:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.tickle.71
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 1min
February 29, 2024 #53 - Mason King: Football, E&H, Swim, Teaching, Civics, History
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Mason King. This was a very
special episode for Ethan, as Mr. King serves as a coach for the CCHS Swim
Team. During the interview, they discuss his early life and schooling in South
Carolina, his family's move to Carroll County, his adjustment to Public
Schooling, his football career including his time and Emory and Henry College,
and his job as a teacher. Throughout the episode they discuss the impact of
COVID, personal anecdotes, and connections with other people. This was a
wonderful episode.
Thank you again Mr. King for being on the podcast.
Podcast Information:
Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041
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1h 18min

FAQs about The Ridge Podcast:

How many episodes does The Ridge Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.