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Insight Meditation teacher, Shell Fischer, founder of Mindful Shenandoah Valley, offers her 25+ years of study and experience in these weekly talks about meditation practice, and how it can help us nurture more compassion, kindness, joy, and calm in our lives.
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National Parks Traveler is the world's top-rated, editorially independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering national parks and protected areas on a daily basis. Traveler offers readers and listeners a unique multimedia blend of news, feature content, debate, and discussion all tied to national parks and protected areas.
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Awareness 2 Action

Northwestern Community Services Board Prevention Department

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A podcast focused on promoting wellness in the Shenandoah Valley through conversation, connection, and action. Join us for thoughtful discussions with individuals making a difference in our community.
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Your go to podcast about all things non-hiking in the Shenandoah Valley! Love to laugh and hear people's stories? Then tune in for fun, engaging and informative episodes with interesting people and find out more about things you can do & see here. Join host comedian Dawn Davis Womack whose claim to fame is having a son that made it to the NFL. BFFs and strangers alike find she’s light-hearted, genuine, family-oriented and never late for a happy hour! NEW episodes drop every Wednesday whereve ...
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Mile Higher

Mile Higher Media

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Crime. Conspiracy. Cognizance. Welcome to Mile Higher hosted by husband & wife duo Josh Thomas and Kendall Rae! Our show focuses on True Crime but we delve into many other topics including conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena, metaphysics, futurism, ancient civilizations and news stories the mainstream media doesn't cover. Our guests include experts in these topics as well as like-minded individuals who share our passion for uncovering the truth and exploring the mysteries of our unive ...
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This podcast miniseries, hosted by Arkansas singer-songwriter Ryan Harmon, features conversations with country music icons and Arkansas favorites like Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Daniels, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Shawn Camp, Marty Raybon of Shenandoah and more.
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Rocktown Emergencies

Rocktown Emergencies

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I've worked in Emergency Services for over 30 years and enjoy talking with industry leaders about how to improve it. In this podcast where I explore emergency services in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We talk with leaders and responders for Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Public Health.
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Each weekday, host Janet Michael hosts thirty minutes of conversation on topics such as tourism, business, events, healthcare, education, law enforcement, history, local government and more. Guests are recorded (mostly) in advance, some via computer and some in person. The conversations happen in local coffee shops, at local businesses, during local events. Local people making things happen in their community. The program airs just a few minutes after noon every weekday on The River 95.3 and ...
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Shepherd Autrey is a Quaker, a physician, and a man deeply disturbed by the madness around him as the War Between the tates bears down on his America in 1863. Dared by a friend to take an active role, Shep volunteers to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of Sherman’s scorched earth campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. There he runs foul of a Confederate recruiting drive and fi nds himself hanged by the neck from a tree. Awakening in a strange land which can’t possibly be earth, Shep is pl ...
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History is, indeed, a story. With his unique voice and engaging delivery, historian and veteran storyteller Fred Kiger will help the compelling stories of the American Civil War come alive in each and every episode. Filled with momentous issues and repercussions that still resonate with us today, this series will feature events and people from that period and will strive to make you feel as if you were there.
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Gaze At the National Parks

Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

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Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.
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Humanitarian Engineering

Humanitarian Engineering Group

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In this podcast, the Humanitarian Engineering group of the University of Twente introduces humanitarian engineering actions and their importance to society. With the guests, they talk about initiatives that develop engineering solutions that promote the well-being and lives of people lacking access to fundamental resources.
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On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail.
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Out of the land that brought you Sam Phillips, Percy Sledge, The Decoys, Shenandoah, Arthur Alexander, James Carr, Angela Hacker, The Alabama Shakes, The Swampers (Barry Beckett, Roger Hawkins, David Hood, Jimmy Johnson), and various other musicians as well as the home of both Fame Recording and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios (which recorded and mastered artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Lynard Skynard, The Allman Brothers Band, and many more), comes Shoals Area Mu ...
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Crime Off the Grid is a podcast about true crime stories from our National Parks and other wild places. All of our guests and co-hosts, bring years of experience working in National Parks, National Forests and other wild places. Our guests are rangers, investigators, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other first responders who have dedicated their careers to justice and safety in places off the grid. Join the hosts and me where we discuss cases, listen to Ranger Tales; real rangers tellin ...
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Americana Podcast

American Songwriter, Robert Earl Keen

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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
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The Neon Eon is a '90s-centric country music podcast. Interviews, commentary, and stories about and with the superstars, songwriters, one-hit wonders, pickers, and players of country music from The Neon Eon (86ish-2001ish). Hosted by music journalist Thomas Mooney.
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National Park Service Oral History

National Park Service Oral History

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Interested in what it's like to be born in the middle of a Yellowstone winter or raised in the heart of Yosemite Valley? Curious about the inner workings of parks or how people establish careers with the National Park Service? Hear firsthand accounts from former and current National Park Service employees that celebrate the history of our national parks and the role they've played in lives around the world. Thanks to the Association of National Park Rangers Oral History Project for making ma ...
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Domestic and sexual violence is a serious public health issue. The Thrive Together Podcast offers conversations that help to move victims of violence from merely surviving abuse to truly overcoming the trauma of abuse. Ultimately, our goal is to eliminate abuse. In the meantime, we strive to empower and support survivors of abuse by helping them find resources, and through education, and meaningful conversations. For more information about The Laurel Center, upcoming events, or services offe ...
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From Skyline Drive, Mike and Dusty cross Big Meadow to hike the Big Rock Falls Trail to see waterfalls, moss, and even some of the Appalachian Trail. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthenationalparks #hikeearlyhikeoften #adventureisoutthere Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan Episode Editing by Du…
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Our conversation for The Valley Business Today with Patrick Barker, Director of Frederick County Economic Development Authority focuses on the initiative 'Live Love Shenandoah.' Patrick explains the strategic efforts to retain and attract talent to the region through a comprehensive cookbook strategy. We discuss the importance of education and awar…
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Learning about hemp! Abner Johnson from Pure Shenandoah joins us to share his experience in the growing, production, and retail of CBD products. Great discussion about our local farmers and manufacturers in this evolving industry. A fascinating look into what this trade is about, the partnerships in our area, and where it's all headed at this point…
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40 years of "God Bless the USA" and we are backstage with Lee Greenwood from June Jam 2024 in Fort Payne, Alabama! www.leegreenwood.com www.throwbackcountrymusic.com Like-Subscribe-Follow! Thank you all for listening and subscribing to my show! It means so much to me! -Brit Jones --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Top stories include a multistate poaching investigation, the creation of "alternative livestock," and...it's touron season, so you know someone had a preventable yet predictable encounter with (I'll let you guess...). For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram ht…
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Recently I read “The Wolverine Way”, by Douglas Chadwick. It’s a book from 2012 that really dives into the lives of wolverines, a small mammal with a cantankerous reputation that the US Fish and Wildlife Service late last year announced would be a threatened species. The book is a fascinating biography, if you will, of wolverines. Chadwick has an e…
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Harrisonburg's own Dave Scott returns to our podcast on this, our 67th episode! Dave is a gracious guest who shares with us a little of what goes on in the mind of a retired teacher, novelist, comedian, song writer. He even follows the gang through all the usual rabbit holes, somehow landing on the Waynesboro scene tonight. Dan also gives us his se…
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Our conversation today features Ryan Hall, one of the co-founders and the Vice President of the Valley Makers Association, a non-profit makerspace organization based in Winchester. Ryan shares the association's origin story, explaining his personal transition from farm life to city life and how his lack of access to tools spurred the creation of a …
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About this episode: With gray cape lined with red satin and ostrich plume in hat, he was the beau ideal of the cavalier South. He rode and campaigned with Sam Sweeney on banjo and Mulatto Bob on the bones. At times, one wondered was it war or just a lark. Despite all the showy display, he was Robert E. Lee’s “eyes and ears” and his reconnaissance s…
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Our conversation today highlights the partnership between Blue Ridge Hospice and Valley Health to offer hospice services (Hospice in the Hospital) at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, a program previously established at Winchester Medical Center. Guests today include Jennifer Martin, Chief Access and Growth Officer & Carlos Galliamore, Director of Stra…
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"The Vault" showcases all the exclusive interviews conducted by Throwback Country Music between 2018 and 2020. If you are a fan of Country Music, we would be grateful if you could hit the follow button on our podcast and leave us a 5-star review. This will help us to continue producing our show and bringing you the best interviews from the world of…
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Support our Sponsors! rocketmoney.com/milehigher hellofresh.com/milehighersweet smalls.com/milehigher Timestamps: Intro and New Merch 0:00 Denise Huskins early life 6:08 Meeting Aaron Quinn 10:22 The night of the kidnapping 16:22 Aaron goes to the police 20:35 Enter Detective Matt Mustard 23:11 The first of MANY Police failures 31:43 Gone Girl 41:2…
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Hey Laughers, get ready to explore the evolution of PaveMint Smokin’ Taphouse blending Texas-inspired BBQ with a welcoming backyard party vibe! In a 1960s renovated gas station that backs up to a bike-walking trail, discover the mouthwatering adventure filled with comfort food, craft brews, fine wines, signature cocktails and the warm hospitality t…
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Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau features Terri Hardin, owner of Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop which recently opened on the Old Town Walking Mall in downtown Winchester. Terri shares her journey of acquiring the shop, navigating through the pandemic, and creating a welco…
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Dusty and Mike sit down with Felicia Leo Kemp to discuss the trails, parks, and terrain of hiking in Northern California. Felicia Leo Kemp is the author of Northern California Hiking along with Anne Marie Brown published by Moon Travel Guides and available on Moon.com. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatt…
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A couple of predators seek out their victims from the most vulnerable of communities, but they make the great mistake of committing their crimes in a National Park. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (…
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Did you know that there are some five and a half million acres of our National Parks that are underwater? There are sunken ships and aircraft. There are remnants of industry and mining. There are coral reefs and underwater caverns. The Submerged Resources Center of the National Park Service is where these water resources are explored and documented…
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Whenever we perceive that some sort of harm is being done – either by another person, people, or even on a more national or global level - how can we best confront this without nurturing aversion in our own hearts, or letting it consume us in some way? This talk explores the Buddha’s teachings on how we can use our meditation practice to help us to…
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Our conversation today featured Kimberly Sowers, owner of Kimberly's in Old Town Winchester. Kimberly talks about the history of her boutique, which has been open for 35 years. She explains the diverse range of products in her store, including men's and women's clothing, jewelry, kitchen towels, fine jewelry, gourmet food items, and personalized gi…
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"The Vault" showcases all the exclusive interviews conducted by Throwback Country Music between 2018 and 2020. If you are a fan of Country Music, we would be grateful if you could hit the follow button on our podcast and leave us a 5-star review. This will help us to continue producing our show and bringing you the best interviews from the world of…
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A Jewish University of Virginia student from Israel says he’s been the victim of antisemitism on Grounds, and he’s filed suit against the school in federal court… The Wildlife Center in Waynesboro takes advantage of Thursday’s World Turtle Day to find homes for a special cohort of rescued patients… A candidate for the Republican nomination to chall…
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Our conversation today with Jeremy Sanders (Marketing Manager) and Ashley Ferguson (Program Supervisor) from Frederick County Parks & Recreation gives details about summer programs, the new activity guide and registration software. We discuss various summer events and programs including races like the Loudoun Street Mile, The Glow All Out 5K, and t…
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After a halting start to construction last year and fierce debate over design materials, Harrisonburg says it’s skatepark design is finalized and the new park will be completed by summer next year… Charlottesville community members join Swords into Plowshares to reclaim a space where a Confederate statue once stood… UVa researchers launch a first-o…
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Our conversation for The Valley Business Today included Kaleigh Fincham, Director of Programs & Events for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to give updates about their Arising Leadership Program and Community Leadership Program. The Arising Leadership Program is aimed at 16 and 17-year-olds, while the Community Leadership Program is for adults.…
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Hey there, Laughers! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of craft beer and community with Jeff Carroll from Vibrissa Beer in Front Royal, Virginia. Discover how this brewery, started by seven passionate investors, has grown from its humble beginnings in 2018 to a thriving hotspot with locations in Front Royal and Winchester. Jeff shares the un…
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Joining us on episode 66 is "Power Couple" Randi B Hagi and Sean Waddington! We discuss The Tuning Fork, Rocktown Rollers, and Harrisonburg's unique blend of community. Another great example of good people in a good town! Dan also gives us his first, "Unexpected Notions." A few mentions: Ruby's Arcade - The sponsor that keeps our gameshow rolling a…
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Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday with Edison Emmons from Luray/Page Chamber of Commerce included Lora Jenkins from the town of Shenandoah. Lora serves as the museum curator and events coordinator for Shenandoah and gives details about both. We discuss the recent hospitality award received by the town and the museum's growth. Lora describes the …
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People formerly incarcerated at Riverside Regional Jail accuse staff of inhuman treatment. Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed more bills than any other governor in the history of the commonwealth. During a Monday press call, Virginia Democrats criticized Gov. Glenn Youngkin for vetoing bills that would have protected access to birth control.…
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Our conversation today with Tyler Hinkle, Shenandoah County's Planner is part of an ongoing series following the work on Shenandoah 2045 - Shenandoah County's comprehensive plan. The planning process will unfold over the course of four years with the majority of the community collaboration occurring from 2020-2022, with input in 2023-2024. He highl…
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Last week, on May 10th, a rare sighting of the Aurora Borealis was visible in Virginia. Democrats and Republicans both gave up something to build a compromise budget for the Commonwealth this week. About half of Virginia’s 133 counties and independent cities have less than 1 doctor for every 1,000 residents. The ACLU of Virginia heads to Richmond f…
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Rangers respond to a very tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving scene at a campground in Crater Lake. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we…
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After years of seeing it as a top hiking recommendation, Mike and Dusty hike Mary's Rock via the Pinnacles Picnic Area, just off Skyline Drive, in Shenandoah National Park. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthenationalparks #hikeearlyhikeoften #adventureisoutthere Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Rya…
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Summer is almost here. The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff to the summer travel season, and I’m happy to say that the National Parks Traveler will be continuing to bring you news about the parks and how you can enjoy them. As much as Editor-in-Chief Kurt Repanshek was looking forward to retiring, listener and reader support ha…
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Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royaltey, Program Associate based in the Frederick County Extension Office (though she serves all five counties.) Our topic was the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association's GardenFest happening on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Belle Grove Plantation from 8am til 2pm. Joining …
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As part of our community health partnership with Valley Health, this month we talked with Dr. Maureen Hill, a board certified Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon with Valley Health Surgical Oncology at Winchester Medical Center. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. We discuss the importance of skin cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, …
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In this episode, Zikambiyani talks about her past experiences working with rural communities in Zambia, the challenges of co-designing with different community groups, and her reasons for starting a PhD project at the University of Twente on the topic of design for social justice in humanitarian engineering.…
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