Best Bristol Community FM Podcasts (2024)

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Didn't cause it, can't cure it, and can't control it -- my relationship with an alcoholic. JANE 27:08

11d ago27:08

27:08

If one in ten American adults is an alcoholic, that means there are lots and lots of friends, family members, spouses and others who love them and live with them and who have resulting struggles of their own. In this episode, "JANE" talks about the help she gets through Al-Anon, an organization that focuses on relatives of alcoholics. She's also a …

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I'm "Sally." My alcoholism began at age 13. Part 2 in a series. 27:26

7d ago27:26

27:26

Sally's story of alcoholism began with a wine cooler at the age of 13 -- the drinks provided by a mother of her teenage friend! Her story is quite different from "Eric's" who told us in Part 1 of this four -part series about being a high-functioning alcoholic. He operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alc…

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WHAT WORKS? ... AND WHAT DOESN'T? -- COUNSELING ALCOHOLICS. 28:14

17d ago28:14

28:14

To conclude our four-part series on alcoholism, we talk with Professor Matthew Tirrell, Director of Addiction Counseling at the Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences. How do we know that alcoholism is a disease? Why is it a family disease? What works and what doesn't in counseling sessions? What behavioral patterns emerge in families of alcoholic…

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I'm Eric -- and I'm an alcoholic. First in a four-part series. 28:40

13d ago28:40

28:40

This conversation with "Eric" begins a four part series focusing on alcoholism. Many estimates say that one adult in ten of American adults is an alcoholic. Eric's story is one of a high-functioning alcoholic who operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alcoholics Anonymous and sobriety. He learned that alc…

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ARREST OF A REPORTER. WHO IS A REPORTER? 27:32

25d ago27:32

27:32

Police in Saltville arrested a man for disorderly conduct for trying to sit at a table designated for "Press" at the Saltville Town Council Meeting on July 9, 2024. David Huff said he was a reporter. The police officer did not accept the Press Pass he showed that identified him with a website. Mr. Huff was given approval for a court-appointed attor…

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DEATH OF A SW VIRGINIAN & VP PICK JD VANCE 29:51

28d ago29:51

29:51

Odd connections: St. Paul attorney, activist and author Frank Kilgore died on Sunday, July 14. On July 15, former president Donald Trump picked JD Vance as his VP running mate for the Republican ticket in the Presidential race for November 2024. This show is a rerun of the October 2022 interview with Frank Kilgore about his book JD Vance is a Fake …

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HAPPY MICROBES plus FOOD WASTE = CARBON FREE ENERGY 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Scientists are constantly searching for ways to reduce the amount of carbon in the air to help combat climate change. In this episode, Dr. Alex Lewis talks about Electro-Active Technologies, the company he co-founded in Knoxville, TN, and the initiative to produce carbon-free hydrogen energy. The sophisticated process relies on microbes eating mass…

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NO INSURANCE? GET FREE MEDICAL CARE. 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

The Mel Leaman Free Medical Clinic is located in Marion, Virginia and serves those without insurance from Washington, Smyth, and Grayson Counties. The Mel Leaman Free Clinic offers general medical care and includes oral surgery, orthopedic care, mental health counseling, flu shots, free lab work, and free medicines. Volunteer professors and clinici…

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A NEW $12 million dollar farm and details about fruits and veggies 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Appalachian Sustainable Development is bringing a new $12 million dollar farm to Washington County, Virginia. In this conversation, ASD Director of Development Sylvia Crum brings to life the vision of helping farmers expand the market for their products to the entire Northeast region -- so they make more money, farming practices are improved, and t…

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A Closer Look at the County Attorney 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

Pop Quiz: What's the difference between a county attorney and a commonwealth attorney? That's how this interview begins and moves on to the duties of a county attorney, including responsibilities related to Washington County's proposed solar farm. Brandon Snodgrass walks us through his journey to the County Attorney's Office and the reward he finds…

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A COACH COMES HOME -- Jimmy Allen 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

Why would a D-I coach take a paycut for a job at a small university in southwest Virginia? You'll find the answer in This Conversation with Emory & Henry's new head basketball coach Jimmy Allen. According to Emory & Henry news: "Jimmy Allen ’93 has been selected as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Allen returns to his alma mater with 31 years …

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A PASSION FOR MILITARY HISTORY with Chris Kolakowski 28:42

3M ago28:42

28:42

Chris Kolakowski is Director of Wisconsin Veterans Memorial and author of three books on military history. He's also a graduate of Emory & Henry College. In this interview, Chris traces his path from growing up in Fredericksburg, Va. through Emory & Henry and into the world of presenting history to the public.…

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CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KAREN BAKER -- VA's 9th 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Karen Baker, a current resident of Floyd County, Virginia, brings a background as a trial lawyer and an Administrative Law Judge to her campaign to unseat Virginia's 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith. In this interview, she talks about her desire to serve people with examples of national laws she helped change related to age discrimination -…

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ISRAEL-GAZA -- Muslim & Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Delegate Sam Rasoul has family roots in the West Bank and shares his view that Israel is breaking international law and conducting a genocide in Gaza. He insists that the conflict is not one of religion and describes the long history of Christians, Jews, and Muslims living peacefully together until post World War II when Israel was formed and hundr…

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ISRAEL-HAMAS -- a Jewish perspective. Kenny Shuman 27:00

4M ago27:00

27:00

Kenny Shuman is Jewish -- and a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. He was willing to share some of his personal story and his view of the Israel-Hamas war for listeners to This Conversation. The show has heard from Rev. Boyd Evans, priest of Episcopal church in Abingdon, who had spent a significant amount of time in Gaza. https://pla…

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ENJOY THE OCEAN OR LOOK FOR CRIMINAL EVIDENCE. SCUBA DIVING 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

Alan Linkous owns Adventure Diving in Bristol. He can fix you up with scuba gear, train you to dive, and help design a trip for you and your friends. At other times, he may be diving to attempt to find and recover a body. It's kind of change of pace for the show, but a refreshing look at fun and adventure. Learn more at https://adventurediving.com/…

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Network college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

Debbie Antonelli played college basketball for NC State and has developed a sports broadcasting career at the highest network levels. She's a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. In This Conversation, we hear about her three sons, her activism with Special Olympics and her connection to Emory & Henry College.…

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VOICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS PROTEST -- BETTIE MAE FIKES 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

In this interview, aired on Apr. 10, 2024, Bettie Mae Fikes, known as "The Voice of Selma," tells her story of the Civil Rights struggle she lived in the 1960s. As a young girl, she sang in marches for the right to vote, the right to ride a bus, and the right to basic freedoms. She remained non-violent in the face of horrible cruelty, simply becaus…

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IN TRIBUTE and IN MEMORY of Dr. T. Edward Damer 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Dr. Ed Damer, Professor of Philosophy at Emory & Henry College for 45 years, died on March 21, 2024. This tribute presents a look at Ed through the eyes of several close colleagues and his weekly lunch group. Special attention is given to Ed's focus on logic, his love of fun conversation, and his service to the Abingdon Rotary club where he directe…

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World Premiere in Bristol: Searching for the Elephant 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

Local film debuts tomorrow/Thursday, March 28 at Legacy Theatres in Bristol and runs through April 4. Legacy Theatres. Bristol. With its professional cast and local connections, early reviews say that "You won't believe it's a local film." The film is called "Searching for the Elephant, " produced by Cross Purposes Productions. Learn more in Teresa…

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH & A NEW WOMEN'S CENTER Amy Sorensen 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

March is Women's History Month and Dr. Amy Sorensen has presided over the opening of the new Helen Matthews Lewis Women's and Gender Center at Emory & Henry College. In this conversation, Sorensen addresses skepticism about a Center that addresses women's issues along with concerns of LGBTQ students. She shares her personal history that led to her …

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer Podcast Episode 3 Final 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

Treatment roulette serves up chemotherapy, so Pat and Laura talk about their experiences. You’re probably familiar with the name, but what happens when you, or someone you know is in treatment? What’s it actually like?By Bristol Community FM

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BROADCAST LEGEND JOHNNY WOOD 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

Johnny Wood is a beloved broadcasting icon in the surrounding five-state region with a 44 year career at WCYB-TV. HIs career has been recently celebrated with the debut of an hour-long documentary honoring his career. Hundreds of people turned out for the premier of Good Morning. I'm Johnny Wood at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, March 8, 2024. Th…

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VA DELEGATE ISRAEL O'QUINN - legislating and his bill to pay for nuclear in SW Virginia 28:18

6M ago28:18

28:18

Virginia Delegate Isarel O 'Quinn talks about his path from Patrick Henry High school and Emory & Henry College to the state legislature with a focus on his bill to pay for development of a small modular nuclear reactor, planned for Wise County in Southwest Virginia. He shares his philosophy of working across the aisle in state government at a time…

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Let's talk Superbowl with Kansas City Chief Kevin Saxton 27:23

6M ago27:23

27:23

Emory & Henry graduate Kevin Saxton will be getting a Superbowl ring as a team member of the Kansas City Chiefs following their 25-22 Superbowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024. After stints as an assistant coach for a North Carolina high school coach and for Benedict College in South Carolina, he won a Bill Wash m…

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NUCLEAR POWER AND ITS WASTE COMING TO SW VIRGINIA? 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

Nuclear energy -- along with nuclear waste may be coming to Wise County in Southwest Virginia. Volunteer with SW Virginia Nuclear Watch Coalition Rees Shearer presents objections to the idea. Plans are underway for a Small Modular Nuclear Reactor on a 65,000 acre site in Wise County. Utility companies Dominion Power and American Electric Power/Appa…

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer Podcast Episode 2 31:54

7M ago31:54

31:54

What's it actually like?There are many different tests and treatments that can come with getting a cancer diagnosis. But what's it like when you experience them?This is what you asked us following episode one of the podcast.Fellow bald Bristol broadcasters and cancer friends Pat Hart and Laura Rawlings spin the new 'procedure roulette'. Today it la…

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PROUD OF MY SCHOOL SYSTEM Dr. Keith Perrigan 29:27

7M ago29:27

29:27

Dr. Keith Perrigan is bragging about student achievement in Washington County Schools. He's also set a goal of having WCOVA school teachers be the highest paid teachers in the state. Where does this passion and optimism come from and who is the student in Dr. Perrigan's office.. and why is he there? Be sure to tune in to this wide-ranging, uplifing…

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Economics of Appalachia -- Theresa Burriss 28:14

7M ago28:14

28:14

Dr. Theresa Burriss has brought her expertise in Appalachia to Southwest Virginia, by way of 25 years' teaching at Radford University, a Fulbright in Romania, and a Governor's appointment to the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice. In this conversation, she talks about unique characteristics of the economy in Appalachia -- and specifically in…

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Blooming B*+@p Cancer podcast Episode 1 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

Cancer sucks. Join Bristol's bald broadcasters Laura Rawlings and Pat Hart for an honest and open conversation about living with cancer. With no plan or producer, the mics open for a 30-minute chat. Nothing is off limits - which leads to an emotional, illuminating, and inspiring listen.By Bristol Community FM

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MAESTRO OF THE TRI-CITIES -- Cornelia Laemmli Orth 28:50

8M ago28:50

28:50

This week's interview is with Orchestra Conductor Cornelia Laemmli Orth of Song of the Mountains Orchestra-- from Switzerland via other major world cities to the TriCities, she brings passion, drama, and excitement to the professional orchestra performances. Soundtrack about movies is the theme for the Jan. 27, 7:30 Concert and Eastman Employee Cen…

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BLACK IN APPALACHIA -- William Isom 27:55

8M ago27:55

27:55

William Isom produces a series of programs focused on being Black in Appalachia. This interview precedes 2024 celebrations of Martin Luther King Day and airs in advance of Mr. Isom's presentation in Abingdon about some of the history and contraditions in views toward Blacks in the area. For example, support for abolition of slavery was often expres…

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THE AMAZING LIFE OF BEES David Miller 28:40

8M ago28:40

28:40

David Miller will blow your mind with the story of how a bee hive gets a new queen. Her is a bee keeper and owner of Bee Woodwork. beewoodwork.com. where he sells supplies for bees. He's also President of Highlands Bee Keepers. highlandsbeekeepers.com. Bottom line. David Miller loves bees and wants others to know how important they are to us.…

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MY EXPERIENCE IN GAZA with Rev. Boyd Evans 28:51

8M ago28:51

28:51

Rev. Boyd Evans of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon, Va. reflects on his own experience in Occupied Gaza in the light of the current Israel -Gaza war that began on October 7, 2023 with an attack on Israel by Hamas operatives. The conversation includes an intro to historical background to the establishment of Israel and the ongoing violence a…

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A NEW FILM COMING OUT. DETAILS WITH DIRECTOR DAVID ALFORD 27:54

9M ago27:54

27:54

David Alford founded Cross Purposes Production when he realized that a play by that name that he was writing should be a screen play. That short film led to three feature films, the most recent of which is Searching for the Elephant and its release is imminent. The film was shot in Southwest Virginia with a cast drawn from area professionals. Detai…

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Check in on COVID -- Nurse Curt Phillips 27:23

9M ago27:23

27:23

We talked to Nurse Curt Phillips in the midst of the initial COVID crisis. Now, with an uptick in new COVID cases in the Bristol area, Curt reviews the changes in cases and treatments.By WEHC

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Working Class - Henry Palmer 29:02

9M ago29:02

29:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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HIV Positive - Aled Osbourne 50:17

9M ago50:17

50:17

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Black & African Heritage - Cleo Lake 43:58

9M ago43:58

43:58

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Muslims - Afzal Shah 42:35

9M ago42:35

42:35

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Older People - Ian Quaife 30:39

9M ago30:39

30:39

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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LGBT Plus - Jack Shoulder 36:46

9M ago36:46

36:46

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Willow, Aged 17 18:10

9M ago18:10

18:10

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Women - Jane Duffus 36:40

9M ago36:40

36:40

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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The Canary - Kerry Anne Mendoza 45:12

9M ago45:12

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Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Vocalise Magazine - Vandna Metha 31:16

9M ago31:16

31:16

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Venue Magazine - Dougal Templeton 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Bristol Cable - Adam Cantwell Corn 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Poppy, Aged 14 9:02

9M ago9:02

9:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Neisha, Aged 17 8:59

9M ago8:59

8:59

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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