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 103 episodes available.

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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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 18min
February 21, 2024 #52 - Jerry Carter: OneOfUs.Care, Writing, Public Speaking, Carroll County Sports Report, Community
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Jerry Carter, founder of the
non-profit OneOfUs.Care. He and his wife have spent the last twenty years
promoting wholesome, local activities, including sports. Now, he has moved to
Carroll County to continue his mission. He discusses his experience in the news
industry; his skills in writing, speaking, and management; and why caring is
important. Mr. Carter has donated thousands of hours and dollars in pursuit of
what he says costs nothing: encouraging the world, one person at a time.
Thank you again Mr. Carter for being on the podcast.
Links mentioned:
Blog: https://aroundthevalleyin60days.blog/
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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February 14, 2024 #51 - Dwayne Yancey: Founder of The Cardinal News, The Roanoke Times, Farming, SWVA, JMU, Journalism
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Editor and Founder of The Cardinal
News, Mr. Dwayne Yancey. The Cardinal News is a digital news service that runs
on a 100% donation backed business model, dedicated to providing free news to
the commonwealth through zero paywalls. He was also an editor at The Roanoke
Times, working with the company for 39 years. In this episode he recounts the
early tales of his childhood, his time at James Madison University, and his
introduction to journalism.
Thank you again Mr. Yancey for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact Mr. Dwayne Yancey:
Website: https://dwayneyancey.com/
The Cardinal News: https://cardinalnews.org/staff-and-board/
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 20min
February 07, 2024 #50 - Josh Deel: PBS Appalachia, Hometowns, Film making, Baseball, Documentaries, Entrepreneur
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview the Senior Producer of PBS Appalachia
and creator of the Hometowns series, Mr. Josh Deel. They discuss his early
life, career playing professional baseball, his journey through blue collar
work, eventually creating his own company, and then his transition to film
making. They discuss the challenges of interviewing, finding guests, travel,
weather, and more. They then delve into his series, Hometowns, which featured
an episode highlighting Carroll County and its history.
Ways to contact Mr. Josh Deel:
Hometowns Carroll County: https://www.pbs.org/video/hometowns-carroll-county-va-imbg16/
Mountain Roots Production: https://www.mountainrootspro.com/
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 18min
January 31, 2024 #49 - Beth Macy: Dopesick, Roanoke Times, Factory Man, Writing, Journalism, Research
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Beth Macy, a prominent author,
writer for the Roanoke Times, and lecturer at Hollins University. During the
discussion, they talk about her early life and the challenges she faced, and
her decision to go to college. She remarks on the Pell Grants providing her the
rare opportunity to go to college debt free and how that changed her life. They
then talk about her books and the publishing process. She gives insights into
her daily writing routine and goals. They later discuss her favorite stories,
interviewing techniques, and more.
Thank you again Mrs. Macy for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact Mrs. Beth Macy:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/papergirlmacy?lang=en
Website: https://intrepidpapergirl.com/
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 17min
January 24, 2024 #48 - Allen Worrell: The Carroll News, Sports, Journalism, Early Career, Stories, Lessons, Writing, History
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Allen Worrell. Mr. Worrell works
at The Carroll News based in Hillsville, Virginia. He is a graduate of Carroll
County High School and Emory and Henry College. He is an experienced journalist
whose favorite topic to write about is Sports. Additionally, he has received
both the Virginia Press Association News Writing Award and the Virginia Press
Association Sports Writing Award, a rare combination. In this episode he
discusses his formative years in school, impactful teachers, and his career in
journalism. Throughout the episode he recounts stories and discusses history,
interviewing techniques, and a myriad of other topics with the hosts. This is
an excellent episode.
Additionally, after the podcast interview took place, the hosts were fortunate
enough to be interviewed by Mr. Worrell himself for an article in The Carroll
News.
The Ridge Podcast tackles local issues: https://www.thecarrollnews.com/news/the-ridge-podcast-tackles-local-issues/article_1a53ffa4-adcd-11ee-b697-33cb28159acf.html
Thank you again Mr. Worrell for being on the podcast.
Ways to contact Mr. Allen Worrell:
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 12min
January 17, 2024 #47 - Book talk: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss the book Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass. They discuss this books role in exposing the horrors of
slavery, the life of Mr. Frederick Douglass, and his journey from living on a
plantation to escaping to the free states.
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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January 10, 2024 #46 - Tyler Towe: Farming, Teaching, Schooling, Running, Lifting, Swimming, Functional Fitness
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Tyler Towe, a lifeguard,
substitute teacher, and student. Mr. Towe is the youngest guest they have had
on the show and therefore offers a unique perspective on many of their
questions. They discuss his early life, farming, various jobs including being
an AmeriCorps tutor and mail carrier for the post office. They discuss his
shift in educational perspective, from high school, then to Wytheville
Community College, and finally to Liberty University where he is completing his
Bachelor's in Social Study Education. He is currently a full time substitute
teacher, taking lifeguarding shifts at the Carroll Wellness Center, and
maintaining his physical health through running and lifting all while being
enrolled as a college student. Later in the interview they discuss running,
swimming, lifting, and the health benefits of functional fitness.
Thank you again Mr. Towe 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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 13min
January 03, 2024 #45 - Sam Bush: Musician, Bluegrass, Grammys, Mandolin, Fiddle, Singing, New Grass Revival
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Sam Bush, an award winning
musician that specializes in Bluegrass, or "New Grass". He was a member of the
New Grass Revival band for several years and is now a part of the Sam Bush
band. He is particularly known for his work involving the mandolin. They
discuss his early life, taking band classes in high school, influences on his
music style, and the start of his musical career. Later, they talk about his
Grammy wins, nominations, and talks about the future of Bluegrass. This was an
informative conversation for both Ethan and Luke. Additionally, check out
YouTube page for a video version of the interview.
Thank you again Mr. Bush for being on the podcast.
Links:
Website: https://www.sambush.com/
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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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1h 5min
December 25, 2023 #44 - Santa Clause: Early Life, Elves, Magic, Reindeer, Gift Production, Travel, Meaning of Christmas
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview the esteemed Mr. Santa Clause. They
discuss his early life, his recruitment of elves and how they used their magic,
plus his reindeer. They then cover gift production and travel, including
vacation. Finally, they talk about the meaning of Christmas and familial love.
Parents, Ethan and Luke encourage you to listen to this episode and then share
it with your children. They aimed to construct a positive, hopeful message for
the future generations. They hope that children will hear Mr. Clause's message
and continue to love their neighbors, families, and friends.
Thank you again Mr. Clause 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
Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license.
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FAQs about The Ridge Podcast:

How many episodes does The Ridge Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.