Best Town Throwdown Podcasts (2024)

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Fan Service #2 - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance! 43:22

5M ago43:22

43:22

Join us as we review 2011's "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" - where Nic Cage is his absolute Nic Cagiest, everyone wears black motorcycle boots, and there's an unnecessarily hot mom, plus: Idris Elba, Christopher Lambert, and the GHOST CRANE! We aren't on any social media just yet, but you can drop us an email at fanservicemoviepodcast@gmail.com…

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Idiotville Productions Presents: Fan Service! A Superhero Movie Podcast #1 Superman and the Mole Men 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

Welcome to a preview of the first episode of the newest show from Idiotville Productions: Fan Service! Join our Sean Kiley and his brother Jim as they embark on their long-awaited adventure into the world of Super-Hero movies! First up: Superman and the Mole Men (1951) Starring George Reeves as Clark Kent/Superman and Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane an…

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An Appalachian Renaissance? 40:16

8M ago40:16

40:16

While there have been several musicians bringing the "Appalachian style" of country music to the forefront of the genre, the viral success of some random guy just outside of the region in Virginia has pushed that envelop even further after appearing on RadioWV's social media pages. Thanks to musicians like Tyler Childers, Nolan Taylor, and Charles …

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Let’s Talk Breakfast 35:57

10M ago35:57

35:57

Let's talk breakfast. What's your preference? What are your thoughts on "Brinner?" How do you like your biscuits? What does your Mawmaw make the beast for breaky? We discuss this in more depth than we care to admit during this episode! Cheers!By What’s Happalachenin’?

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We Are Back 34:34

11M ago34:34

34:34

It's been a minute since we've been on the mic to hang out with y'all. This episode we catch up and talk a little about what we've been doing this past year. Cheers!By What’s Happalachenin’?

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*taps mic 1:57

11M ago1:57

1:57

Hello? Did we break this thing? Crack open a cold one if you can hear me!By What’s Happalachenin’?

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Idiotville #244: Actress, Artist, Playwright Brenna Thummler 1:27:46

12M ago1:27:46

1:27:46

THIS WEEK: It's Dill and Ryan, in the space formerly known as the Hall of Justice! They're joined by actress, artist, playwright, and all around awesome person, Brenna Thummler! We didn't have a beer segment this week, and this will be our last episode for a while - we're taking the month off so Dill can move and we can focus on some projects. We w…

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Idiotville #243: Taco Throwdown Preview with Tim Grow 1:05:55

1y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, Ryan, and Jake are joined by Tim Grow from The ‘Que Abides as he lets us know his (almost all negative) thoughts on the Conquistador. He’s not ready to give up the Taco Throwdown Heavyweight Championship. THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Big time beer this week: Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force IPA from New Belgium! This is …

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Idiotville #242: Erie City Council Candidate Rock Copeland 1:15:11

1y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are joined by Erie City Council Candidate Rock Copeland! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: We tried out a great beer provided by our guest: 4 Giants Tropical Treasure from Founders Brewing Co. It's a New England Style Hazy - quite a different taste, but an excellent beer! ============ Do you feel like you aren…

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Idiotville #241: Brian McCauley talks about Flying for Veterans! 56:33

1y ago56:33

56:33

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are joined by Brian McCauley, head of local non-profit “Flying for Veterans”! He talks their upcoming fundraiser and how he got started with this project. THE 710 GLASS & VAPOR BEER SEGMENT: Brian brought in a great beer from Lavery: a fruited sour called Mango Hotstepper 10 Million! It’s a (you guessed it) a fruity…

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Idiotville #239: Our favorite show of the year - we FOUND THE CONQUISTADOR! 1:12:35

1y ago1:12:35

1:12:35

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are joined by Erie's Conquistador of Tacos - Chris Kaye! He talks the upcoming food truck season and we get to preview a potential new menu item! THE 710 GLASS & VAPOR BEER SEGMENT: This week, we check out a beer that is probably more fondly remembered as being good than it actually is: Rolling Rock. This one tasted…

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Idiotville #238: Chicken Talk with Paul Pitonyak 1:04:11

1y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent are joined in the studio by Councilmen Jake Wilder and Paul Pitonyak from Wesleyville! We talk about all sorts of things and drink some good beer! THE 710 GLASS & VAPOR BEER SEGMENT: Paul provided the beer for us this week: our standby, Lavery Brewing’s Dulecan. It’s still the standard for good craft beer in Erie! ========…

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Idiotville #237: Talking Sphere Brakes with Aaron Lewis! 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ted Brogan are joined in the studio by the founder of Sphere Brakes, Aaron Lewis! We have thoughts about all sorts of things, and we brought back a beer for the beer segment! THE 710 GLASS & VAPOR BEER SEGMENT: We bring back a classic, Broken Heels Hazy IPA. We did this one back during the lockdown, May of 2020 – let’s s…

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Idiotville #236: Gaming with the Commodore! 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

1:03:27

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Anna are joined in the studio by the founder of Commodore Gaming, Matt Sheldon! We talk tabletop and video gaming – check them out at commodoregaming.org! In the 710 Glass & Vapor BEER SEGMENT: Dill just grabbed a random beer and HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF GOD what a bad idea that is. Our beer this week is Double Dog 18 from F…

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Idiotville #235: Living the Bud Life 56:50

1y ago56:50

56:50

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent are in the studio this week after a couple of off weeks! We talk boutique TV, local school boards trying to stifle thought, and we’re living the Bud Life this week as we try out Bud Light Platinum. Our sponsors are 710 Glass & Vapor, Palermo Realty, and Lake Erie Woodworks – check them out on Facebook! ============ Do you …

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Idiotville #233: Cake Diving and the Cracked Rear View 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent kicking it in the studio, talking 90’s albums, Erie Politics, and a post-mortem on the Steelers Season! No beer segment this week, as we have a nice sampler of beers from Buffalo to try! Idiotville is sponsored by 710 Glass & Vapor, Palermo Realty, and Lake Erie Woodworks – check them out on Facebook! ============ Do you f…

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Idiotville #232: Tim Grow's Pockets of Love 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

50:03

THIS WEEK: It’s Dill, Brent, Ryan, Anna, and our in-studio guest Tim Grow, who brought us food and talks his new brick and mortar joint: The Que Abides Pit Stop! THE 710 VAPE SHOP BEER SEGMENT: We tried a local brew: Sugar Moon Maple Amber from Riverside Brewing in Cambridge Springs! Idiotville is sponsored by Palermo Realty and Lake Erie Woodworks…

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Idiotville #231: The 2022 Mike Kelly Achievement in Idiocy Awards 1:48:30

1+ y ago1:48:30

1:48:30

THIS WEEK: Dill Spears is your catcher, with Brent N Liberty at 3rd, Ted Brogan at Short, Ryan Lewis at 2nd, and Councilman Jake Wilder at 1st! They’re in the hall of Justice with the 2022 Mike Kelly Achievement in Idiocy Awards! THE 710 VAPE SHOP BEER SEGMENT: Ted Brogan’s wife picked out our beer this week: Holly Jolly Christmas Ale from Fat Head…

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Idiotville #229: Back in the Studio (with Steve and Jeff!) 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are joined by their attorney, Theodore R. Brogan, esq; as well as Jeff and Steve from Erie Ale Works to talk about all the Christmas (and Festivus) Shenanigans that are going down! THE BEER SEGMENT: The lads brought us some great beers from Fore River Brewing in South Portland, ME. We sample an array of their impres…

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Idiotville #228: Taco Bowl 2022 with Dave Morris! 1:29:46

1+ y ago1:29:46

1:29:46

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent are in the HOJ with their good friend Dave Morris, who brings us the ins and outs of the 2022 edition of his College Football Bowl Pick ‘Em Challenge: The Taco Bowl! Join us for a great talk about mental health, how we cope, why he does this, and, of course, our patented brand of humor and the best names of college bowl ga…

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Idiotville #227: The Legend of Dike Eddleman 1:17:44

1+ y ago1:17:44

1:17:44

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent kicking it old school in the Hall of Justice – again – talking the death of local print journalism and the legendary Dike Eddleman – the greatest athlete in the history of the University of Illinois! THE BEER SEGMENT: Dill was gifted (and warned) about this week’s beer. We sampled “Happy Cowboy” from Stoneyard Brewing Comp…

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Idiotville #226: 2022 Mid-Term post-mortem 1:33:01

1+ y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent kicking it old school in the Hall of Justice – talking the 2022 mid-terms, Erie’s colossally inept County Executive, and the history of the Turducken. THE BEER SEGMENT: Brent grabbed a 2x Milk Stout from Logyard Brewing: Plaid & Flannel. Check out the show to find out what we gave it! Idiotville is sponsored by Palermo Rea…

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Idiotville #225: the 2022 mid-terms and the debut of Fred Chunges! 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, Ryan, and Anna are in the studio to discuss the mid-terms, and Anna and Ryan run the gauntlet of “The Idiotville Questions”! THE BEER SEGMENT: We sample what might be our best beer of the year – It’s King Sue from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. This is one of our favorite Double IPA’s of all time! Check out the show to find ou…

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Idiotville #224: The Best Way to Dispose of an old TV 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

56:59

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, Jake, and Ted Brogan are in the studio to discuss some fun goings on regarding old TVs that don’t involve Jake’s dad – also our best and worst Halloween candy, and Brent and Ted run the gauntlet of “The Idiotville Questions”! THE BEER SEGMENT: We try another beer from Lavery Brewing – “Nebulous Quest” – and it’s another grea…

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Idiotville #223: Councilman Wilder has no comment 54:45

1+ y ago54:45

54:45

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Anna are joined by former cast member and current Wesleyville Borough Councilman Jake Wilder, who tells the tale of his first year in office! THE BEER SEGMENT: We try a really great Lager from Lavery Brewing – “American Murder Lager” – and it’s a great one! Check out the show to find out what we gave it! Idiotville is sp…

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Idiotville #222: State House 6th District Candidate Nerissa Galt 1:08:42

1+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

THIS WEEK: It's Politics Month 2022! Dill, Brent, and Ryan are in the studio with the Democratic Candidate for the PA State House 6th District, Nerissa Galt! THE UNSPONSORED BEER SEGMENT: The summer is over for the Conquistador, so the money train has come into the station! He’ll be back next spring with more of Erie’s Best Tacos and some of that S…

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Idiotville #221: The Eerie Horror Fest Interviews! 1:28:07

1+ y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

THIS WEEK: Our dude Shaggy (from Shaggy’s House of Horrors) takes the lead this week as we interview some of the headliners at this year’s Eerie Horror Fest! (Brent and Ryan helped out some too!) Check out interviews with The Adams Family (not that one), Carter Smith & Mark Patton, and a great talk with the folks from Children of the Corn! This epi…

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Idiotville #220: Our sitdown with the "Our Erie" Podcast team! 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ted are joined in the studio by Lydia Laythe and Marty Nwachukwu from the award winning "Our Erie" podcast! THE ATACOLYPSE BEER TRUCK FOOD SEGMENT: This week, a seasonal beer: Fall Festival. It’s a 5.6% ABV Oktoberfest Lager from Eillicottville Brewing! Listen in to find out how we ranked it! Of course, we play our favor…

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Idiotville #219: Uppy brought beer! 1:38:40

1+ y ago1:38:40

1:38:40

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are joined by their good friend Uppy from Uppy & the Stache Podcast – he was in town for the Steelers-Browns game, then he and Brent went to the Penn State game! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: We have a very special double beer segment! Listen in to find out what we had and how we ranked them! Of course, we…

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Idiotville #218: Brian Bailey stops in for a chat! 1:18:09

1+ y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

THIS WEEK: Ryan, Brent, and Anna are in the studio at CAM this week after a long-ish break with local stand-up comedian Brian Bailey! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Our beer this week is “The Scientist” from Seventh Sun brewing. Of course, we play our favorite game, “Where’s the Conquistador?” You can find the video version of this segment…

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Idiotville #217: Our Buddy Nick! 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

THIS WEEK: Dill, Anna, and Brent are in the HOJ this week, with special guest Nick Sorenson! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Our beer this week is Creamerie: Gummy Watermelon from Erie Brewing Company! EBC brings it with this sour IPA! Of course, we play our favorite game, “Where’s the Conquistador?” You can find the video version of this s…

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Idiotville #216: Paul Bills in the Hall of Justice! 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent are in the HOJ this week, with special guest Paul Bills to talk Idiotville business! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Our beer this week is Musical Chairs IPA from Thin Man Brewing! Another in a long line of solid craft brews out of the Buffalo area! Of course, we play our favorite game, “Where’s the Conquistador?” …

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Idiotville #215: Nobody threatening to sue us for this one! 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan are in the Hall of Justice this week, talking celebrate Erie and a guy who got arrested for selling human body parts! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Our beer this week is Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery’s “Sparklepuff Galaxy Starfighter Defender of the Universe” 3X IPA. Of course, we play our favorite game, “W…

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Idiotville #214: Erie Filmmaker John C. Lyons 1:00:31

1+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, Anna, and the returning Ryan are in the studio with local filmmaker John C. Lyons to talk about the Erie Horror Fest! THE ATACOLYPSE FOOD TRUCK BEER SEGMENT: Our beer this week is “Hera” from Mortalis Brewing Company! This is a great beer and clocks in at a 4.3 on our scale. Of course, we play our favorite game, “Where’s the…

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Downtown BBQ Throwdown 32:44

2y ago32:44

32:44

What’s Happalachenin’ has entered the realm of BBQ competitions! Cody and our great buddy Eric entered into the inaugural WV Downtown BBQ Throwdown in Ripley, WV. Gain some great insight into the wonderful world of competition barbecue during this fun episode! WV Downtown BBQ ThrowdownCookout Coach *We do not own the rights to any music that may ha…

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An Appalachian Disney Movie? 46:38

2y ago46:38

46:38

For nearly 2 months, social media platforms have had some buzz asking why Disney has yet to create an animated movie based in the Appalachian region. Considering its diverse history and vast collection of folklore and legend, this is a very valid question. We dive into this topic and discuss the importance of the hypothetical creators' responsibili…

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Fur Trapping in Appalachia - Justin Lewis 1:25:12

2+ y ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Justin Lewis, a director of the West Virginia Fur Trappers Association and Gabe's longtime friend, joins us to talk about trapping for fur in Appalachia. We discuss his story of getting into trapping as well as how trapping has evolved over the last several decades. We learn the basics of the fur market as well as how integral trapping is for wildl…

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Ryan Klaiber - Ohio Furnace Beard Company 1:05:20

2+ y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

No better time to celebrate our one year anniversary during No-Shave November than to have the owner and founder of Ohio Furnace Beard Company, Ryan Klaiber, join us to talk about the back story to the products that we have been personally using for a few years now! We discuss small business and creativity in Appalachia and how Appalachians overcom…

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Dirty Birds 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

48:43

We talk about the newest name of our local minor league baseball team, the Charleston Dirty Birds. We touch on the importance of baseball to the Mountain State and the story behind the new name! Charleston Dirty Birds Mind Your Business: Parkersburg Brewing CompanyBy whatshappalachenin

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Bigger than Beards 52:42

2+ y ago52:42

52:42

Gabe participates in the "Beards on the Bend Facial Hair Competition" in Pomeroy, OH that was hosted by a local beard club known as the Big Bend Beardsmen. Hear from several of the event organizers and participants of the competition! You'll find that the work that these folks do is much bigger than the beards they grow! It's a really cool scene fi…

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Just Fishin‘ 22:20

2+ y ago22:20

22:20

Our work schedules have been crazy as of late, so it seemed fitting to take Carson fishing for the afternoon. We talk about our favorite fishing stories from our childhood in Appalachia as well as other small talk. You also get to hear how a four-year-old out fished us. Cheers!By whatshappalachenin

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All Suited Up With Purpose - The Kody Norris Show 59:09

2+ y ago59:09

59:09

To kick off our second season we sit down with Kody and Mary Rachel Norris of a successful, flashy bluegrass band out of Tennessee known as The Kody Norris Show. We hear about their story of getting into the genre of bluegrass and their accomplishments on stage and on the road. Their style and brand truly provide "Authentic American Entertainment."…

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What Accent? 49:16

3y ago49:16

49:16

Cody is finally back from his short hiatus! The guys talk about their recent adventures and announce that they are entering a local "facial hair competition" organized by the Big Bend Beardsmen. They also discuss, in depth (but not scientifically), why they don't have the accent of typical Appalachians. This really bothers Gabe for some reason. Che…

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The Secret Sauce(Chili) of Success - Dee & Angie Cowger 31:16

3y ago31:16

31:16

Gabe and his pops, Tim sit down with Dee and Angie Cowger of the renowned Custard Stand franchise. They discuss their story of taking a small business and growing it into a franchise, reinvesting back into their communities, and much more! We also have a definitive answer to the "hotdog chili" vs "hotdog sauce debate!" This is an inspiring story ab…

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304 Tours - Taking the Wrong Way Home 26:22

3y ago26:22

26:22

Gabe's wife Alissa fills in for Cody this week to talk about the family tradition of "304 Tours." Day trips and long weekend adventures are fun, but coining a name for the type of adventure they are just ups the ante. Hear about their most recent 304 Tour in this episode! The Durbin Rocket Train Ride (Durbin, WV) Green Bank Observatory Cass, WV Sno…

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Pride in Appalachia: Ethan Bartlett's Story 1:11:05

3y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

To celebrate Pride Month here in Appalachia, we have Ethan Bartlett join us to share his story! We hear about his experience of growing up in an Independent Fundamental Baptist church, how he voluntarily attended a “Conversion Camp” as a teen, and where he is now. This episode start out dark, but the Ethan has taken his traumatic experiences and us…

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Hodgepodge of an Episode 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

We touch on everything from Mothers' Day, beer talk, and even Gabe's high school rock band.By whatshappalachenin

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We're Six Months In! 49:59

3y ago49:59

49:59

It's been a busy few weeks of work for the both of us, but we were excited to reminisce everything the podcast has let us experience the past 6 months. We've been able to share the unique stories of some folks we know personally as well as meet great people along the way. If you're a new listener, we encourage you to check our our previous episodes…

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The True Impact of Mothman - Jeff Wamsley 1:03:02

3y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

We sit down with the owner/curator of the Mothman Museum, Jeff Wamsley, to discuss the impact that one of the most famous cryptid creatures has had on its hometown. We talk about how the interest in the paranormal has grown the local economy and has been a catalyst for positive chance over the past 20 years. Mothman Museum…

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Sarah Arnold - Comin' in Clutch for the Mid Ohio Valley 1:02:33

3y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

The guys talk with Sarah Arnold, the founder and owner of "Clutch MOV." We talk about this independent media outlet's effect on its local community and how other local communities are taking notice. This episode shares the positive vibes that Appalachians can send out into the world. Clutch MOV Instagram Merch…

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