Wayne Bennett's Podcast

Clarence and Suszanne Bowles are a lovely couple.  Listen as they share their likes and dislikes along with important influences that shaped their character.  Very enjoyable!

Gary Crouth is a singer/songwriter from Pittsburg who was inspired by the people and love of Southern West Virginia.  His songs like Coalyard Charlie, Oakie Mills, Cabbagehead, and Martha White's Farm talk about real people and events particularly around Beckley.  His CD, "Crossing Appalachia," can be purchased at garycrouth.bandcamp.com.

Beckley's Rodney Elam is being honored with the "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.  

Beverly Bales Cook has donated a great deal of her life to the art of dancing, She has also been an accountant, city controller, adjunct professor, and high school cross country coach.  

Rudy Paugh has been a coalminer, Park Ranger, and forest firefighter.  In his spare time, he has officiated football, basketball, baseball and volleyball.  His experiences are priceless!

Danny Pack has played music for more than sixty years.  One local band he played with was, "The Midnight Beats" from the late 1960's and early 1970's.  Listen as he shares his life and musical career.

Tom Sopher gives us some history lessons when he speaks about the Ferguson Rock, Beckley Mill, and Raleigh County's first governor. He also does not mince words when he mentions Jenna Belcher, Leslie Baker, Phil Jarrel and Jim Justice.  Interesting interview!

Have you ever wondered about the Jewish population in Beckley and Southern West Virginia?  Tom Sopher shares some history, customs and noted people affiliated with the local Jewish Religion.  Enlighten discussion!

Bob Clay has lived an adventurous  and sometimes exciting life.  He's decided to write about a few of his most memorable experiences.   "On the Corner of Main and Fayette" is an enjoyable read. Very informative.

Roy and George Fridley return to our podcast to discuss their album, upcoming concerts, and memorable awards they have received.  This interview was a blast!