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Have you ever had a peculiar experience on campus? Like hearing the faint sounds of a cow mooing near Woodburn or catching a glimpse of a little girl skipping around the corridors of the MountainLair? With over 150 years of history, there’s bound to be a few past residents roaming around WVU’s campus, and the Daily Athenaeum’s newest podcast series looks to tell their stories. Each week, Appalachian Storyteller Jason Burns joins us to help uncover these stories of real WVU historical figures ...
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Welcome to the WV Podcast, West Virginia's Podcast. This is a bi-weekly show that features the great state of West Virginia and the stories of the amazing people who make it such an wonderful place to live. Your hosts are Jeff & Dee Holbrook. Let's tear down the negative hillbilly stereotype that has been assigned to us by the national media. Let's tell our own story.
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The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence provides an intimate window into the lives of two West Virginians separated by a conflict which forever altered the course of history. Zeke became ...
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Greetings from Lexington! The West Virginia University Baseball team is ready for its regional in Kentucky. As the 2-seed, they'll take on Indiana this Friday at 7PM. It's the 14th time the first-time Big 12 Champions in the NCAA Tournament. Andrew, John Antonik and Jake Weghorst preview the 4 squads competing and what West Virginia needs to do to …
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In this one I tell you about: Toney hitting a deer with her car the new roof we need to have installed (ugh!) the incredibly-stupid Airport '79 the giant beer festival we attended at the original Woodstock site three items from the Surf Report news desk and new calls to the hotline from Steve in NEPA and Ian in Scotland I hope you enjoy it, thanks …
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, raising the debt ceiling and more.In Segments One and Two, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and more.In Segment Three, we talk to Gary Zuckett, Executive Director of the WV-CAG, about rais…
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This week, a high school football game, a street festival, and a kids' classroom are all settings in a new film about how coal mining shapes Appalachian culture. We also learn about the results of a new survey showing alarming mental health trends in Appalachia’s LGBTQ community. And we meet a taxidermist in Yadkin County, North Carolina who was ju…
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Located in the Ohio River is one of the most unique state parks that West Virginia has to offer. While some of the standard state park attractions such as hiking and fishing will draw some visitors in, it is the history of this fascinating island that will draw most of the visitors. Home to Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett in the late 1800's, a r…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode on Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the military, the Secretary of State candidacy, the trade office in Taiwan and energy policy.In Segment One, we talk to Terrance Hayes, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about military affairs.In Segment Two, we talk to Brian Wood (R) Candidate for WV …
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This week, a North Carolina potter is reviving an art form brought to America by enslaved Africans. We return to the town of Hindman, Kentucky, which endured catastrophic flooding last July, and get an update on the town’s recovery. We also talk with West Virginia poet Doug Van Gundy about disasters, and their relationship to art. You’ll hear these…
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West Virginia Baseball looks to make history this weekend in Austin! It's the final regular season series for the 6-ranked Mountaineers as they take on Texas in a three game series. On this episode of the Insider, we chatted with Mountaineer reliever Noah Short, who needs just one more appearance to break the all time record for a pitcher at WVU wi…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On today’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a trade office in Taiwan, Title 42, the financial shape of West Virginia and making sure young people do not take drugs.In Segment One, we talk to State Sen. Craig Blair (R) Berkeley – Senate President, about the opening of a trade office in Taiwan.In Segment…
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads — how they tell stories and connect us to the past. These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing. In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch…
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In this one I tell you about our just-completed trip to Myrtle Beach, and share fresh new calls to the hotline from Scott in Jersey and Tim in Dunbar. I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening! Check out expanded show notes at surfreportpod.com Need twice the Surf Report? We've got you covered. Just pop on over to patreon.com/jeffkay, sign up for a…
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#12 West Virginia welcomes Texas Tech this weekend in the final regular season home series of the season. We sat down with Friday starter Ben Hampton and chatted about this historic season with John Antonik. The De Pere, Wisconsin native is 5-1 and out of the 12 games he’s pitched in this season, WVU has won 10 of them. He’ll describe where he grew…
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This week, a southern Ohio college writing class recently learned about the idea of Appalachian identity and then told us what they thought. Kentucky has a new poet laureate, so we listen back to a 2020 conversation with author Silas House, about growing up in the mountains. And in Harlan, Kentucky, a mural sparked strong opinions over possums. You…
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We’ll get you ready for this weekend as the 12th ranked West Virginia Mountaineers host Oklahoma for a 3 game series at Wagener Field at Monongalia County Ballpark with significant conference championship implications. West Virginia Baseball has won 9 straight, setting a regular season attendance record Wednesday night in the 10-nothing run rule sh…
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In this one I tell you about: our upcoming quickie beach trip an email phrase I'm now seeing that's driving me up the wall a list of obscure things I remember about the 1970s a call from our old friend Wisey I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening! Check out expanded show notes at surfreportpod.com Need twice the Surf Report? We've got you covere…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Secretary of State race, the Inflation Reduction Act and job opportunities in the Mountain State.In Segments One and Two we talk to two candidates for Secretary of State: Del. Chris Pritt (R) and Former Del. Ken Reed (R).In Segment Three, we talk to S…
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This week, we speak with the author of a new book about grief rituals and how they’re practiced here in the mountains. We also talk with podcaster Abe Partridge about an Appalachian art that goes unheard by most people – the religious music of snake handling churches. And, a new study recently found a majority of Americans are not on track to comfo…
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It's Tevin Tucker's turn on the Insider! As West Virginia Baseball's super season continues, we sit down with veteran shortstop and graduate student Tevin Tucker. Named the Big 12 Player of the Week Monday, he’s currently 4th in the Big 12 hitting .370, while continuing to dazzle defensively. Having played 172 games in his Mountaineer career, we we…
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This week, we listen back to three award-winning Folkways stories from last year. First, we visit a luthier’s shop, where old musical instruments get new life. We also take a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad and meet the expert crew who keeps its antique trains running. And we learn what draws people from hours away to Floyd, Virginia’s weekly Frid…
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What a weekend we've got coming up in Morgantown! Prior to the Gold-Blue Spring Game. Montgomery, West Virginia native and internationally touring singer-songwriter Philip Bowen is performing a free concert on the east side of Milan Puskar Stadium. The lifelong Mountaineer fan has become an online sensation over the last 2 years and this week reach…
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In this one I tell you about some of the crazy shenanigans I participated in while "watching" movies as a youngster. Including: Our wild-ass first encounter with The Rocky Horror Picture Show Smuggling a bag of throwables into a 3 Stooges film festival Presenting the popcorn crown at a screening of Taxi Driver Running wide-open at the Valley Drive-…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the upcoming gubernatorial race in West Virginia, Medicare, the Attorney General Race and the 2023 Legislative Scorecard.In Segment One, we talk to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) who is running for Governor of West Virginia in 2024.In Segment Tw…
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After last year’s flooding in Eastern Kentucky, some people had trouble getting insurance reimbursement. But it wasn’t just flood waters that destroyed homes. The rains also brought landslides. We also visit with scientists in North Carolina, who explain how the language we use can lead to misunderstandings about climate change. And, in Appalachia,…
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This episode takes us to Heritage Farm. Founded in 1973 by Mike and Heriella Perry this former farm has become one of the most intriguing places to visit in our great state. From touring any of the seven museums to having an adventure with one of their many outdoor activities, this place has it all. This is definitely a great place for the entire f…
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In this one I tell you about: the Reds vs. Phillies game my friend Steve and I attended on Easter Sunday the protracted problem I encountered on Interstate 81, the Devil's Parkway the CIA grilling I received while getting a recent haircut I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening! Check out expanded show notes at surfreportpod.com Need twice the Su…
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It's a massive series this weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma! The similarly circumstanced Mountaineers and Cowboys are getting set for a weekend at O'Brate Stadium. We catch up with Oklahoma State Baseball Television Announcer Dave Hunziker to get the breakdown on West Virginia's opposition and how the Mountaineers may be uniquely suited to win games…
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As the West Virginia Beer Roads crew travels the state visiting our little home-grown breweries, we find some real gems. One of those gems is Amani Brewing, located just outside Martinsburg in the Eastern Panhandle, which we recently visited. It… Continue Reading… The post Amani Brewing – discovering a real gem appeared first on BrilliantStream.…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this very special episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss Easter, Ramadan and Passover.In Segment One, we speak to Rev. Mark Boyd, First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans.In Segment Two, we talk to Rabbi Victor Urecki, B’nai Jacob Synagogue.In Segment Three, we speak to Iman Nasir Abdussalam, Islamic Associat…
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This week, we visit with Jerry Machen of Kingsport, Tennessee. When he first started making art from old carpets, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. We also meet the devoted family and friends of Cuz’s Uptown Barbeque, who rallied behind the acclaimed Appalachian restaurant during a hard time. And, it used to be that every grocery store had a trained…
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Mark Kellogg is the new head coach of West Virginia University Women's Basketball. Prior to his introductory press conference, Kellogg sat down with the Insider to share his thoughts on becoming the seventh head coach in the program's history. He touches on his coaching style, values, and approach that has him sitting as the sixth winningest active…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about candidates for U.S. House District 2 in West Virginia.Segment One is with Nate Cain (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate) and Segment Two is with Joseph Earley (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate).Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) calls in to talk about her trip to M…
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This week, we step on the Appalachian Trail with one of America’s most accomplished hikers, Jennifer Pharr Davis. We also talk to the director of the Augusta Heritage Center. Each summer, dozens of students attend workshops to learn traditional skills. This year, the center is turning 50. We’ll also visit the steel drum capital of America — which, …
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It took West Virginia Beer Roads a few years to finally make an on-site visit to Abolitionist Ale Works, and we’re so glad we did. This Charles Town (not Charleston) based brewery is unique among its peers within the state… Continue Reading… The post Abolitionist keeps its lineup funky and fun appeared first on .…
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We've got the Complete Game King on the Insider! West Virginia University Baseball's Blaine Traxel is is doing something no on else in college baseball is doing. The Saturday starter has already thrown four complete games and isn't slowing down. We get to know the 5th year transfer learn about his approach to the game as Big 12 competition begins. …
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In this one I tell you about: my plans for the Opening Day of baseball season a follow-up on my "self-awareness interviews" experimenting with ChatGPT how I did with my rare overnight shift Plus two new calls from the hotline: Wisey in T-Town: Opening Day best wishes and a hurtful closing shot Ian in Scotland: Asking about the Yesterday movie, my A…
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the legislative session and healthcare.Segments One, Two and Three are about the outcome of the legislative session. Segment One is with House Speaker Roger Henshaw (R-Clay), Segment Two is with Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, and Segmen…
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Family recipes are a way to connect generations, but what happens when you’ve got grandma’s recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? We also talk with Ohio poet laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour about Appalachia, poems — and getting published. And we revisit a story about an attraction at the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers — and the man …
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