Best The Roanoke Times Podcasts (2024)

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Frozen Secrets: Unraveling the Dyatlov Pass Mystery 24:40

1d ago24:40

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Send us a Text Message. The Mysteries of Dyatlov Pass In this episode of Unsolved Histories, host Joe Foster explores the perplexing and chilling mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident. The show delves into the background, details, theories, and investigations surrounding the 1959 event in which nine experienced hikers met mysterious deaths in the Ur…

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A Closer Look at the County Attorney 29:26

2d ago29:26

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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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212- Tunnel Mumbles: Road to Nowhere & Bus to Nowhere 1:16:17

2d ago1:16:17

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We’re really going nowhere this episode, and we’re taking a creepy bus with a faceless driver to get there! Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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A COACH COMES HOME -- Jimmy Allen 27:44

7d 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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🔒 Hooked on Fear: The Terrifying Tale of the Hook Man 7:37

8d ago7:37

7:37

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. The urban legend of the Hook Man, a tale that has struck fear in the hearts of Americans for generations, is explored. The legend tells of a killer with a hook for a hand preying on unsuspecting teenagers parked in secluded areas. Various versions of this story have circulated, depicting the Hook Man …

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211- Area 51 Part 2: Remenemberance 52:13

10d ago52:13

52:13

Theorists and theories abound in this continuation of Area 51 madness. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke 20:52

15d ago20:52

20:52

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Unsolved Histories, hosted by Joe Foster, delves into one of America's oldest mysteries: the Lost Colony of Roanoke. In 1587, English settlers, led by Governor John White, aimed to establish the first permanent English colony in North America on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina. How…

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A PASSION FOR MILITARY HISTORY with Chris Kolakowski 28:42

17d 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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210- Area 51 Part 1: Chaotic Pilot 1:12:57

17d ago1:12:57

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This is a doozy y’all, and we had so many details about Area 51 that we had to make this one a two-parter. This week Sarah delves into the history and the timeline of this mysterious base in the desert. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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Heather, Project Manager, Phoenix, AZ 9:35

21d ago9:35

9:35

In this episode we're joined by Heather, a Project Manager in our Arizona operation. We talk about her progression from Office Administration to Operations, growth opportunities, her perspective on safety changing during her time here, and what she's learning as part of the newest class of the Jeff Keeler Leadership Academy. Visit us at www.teamfis…

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🔒 Haunted History: The Spirits of Concord's Colonial Inn 14:49

23d ago14:49

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. This episode of Unsolved Histories and Beyond, we dive into the eerie history and reported hauntings of Concord's Colonial Inn in Massachusetts. Built in 1716 and serving various historical purposes through the ages, including as a hospital during the Revolutionary War, the inn is now known for its gh…

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Random Weirdness 62: Believe Inside Yourself 36:32

24d ago36:32

36:32

Two delightful topics to cleanse your palate of all the disturbing stuff we’ve talked about lately. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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

30d 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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209- Circle of Life: The Woman who Gave Birth to Rabbits, and Man Eating Animals 1:18:10

1M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

The theme of this episode is “people going into animals, and animals coming out of people.” Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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

1M 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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The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper 22:48

1M ago22:48

22:48

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Unsolved Histories, hosted by Joe Foster, delves into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel district of London in the late 19th century. The podcast examines the gruesome murders of five women, all prostitutes, discussing the killer's possible knowledge of human …

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🔒 Accidental Time Travel 13:13

1M ago13:13

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this episode of 'Unsolved Histories and Beyond,' host Joe Foster delves into intriguing time travel accounts, focusing on two main stories. The first story recounts the Moberly-Jourdain Incident of 1901, where Charlotte Ann Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, two British academics, experienced what they …

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

1M 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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The Enduring Mystery of Amelia Earhart's Disappearance 7:08

1M ago7:08

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Send us a Text Message. This episode of 'Unsolved Histories' hosted by Joe Foster delves into the unsolved mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance in 1937. Beginning with Earhart's early life and her trailblazing career in aviation, the podcast outlines her numerous accomplishments and contributions to women's rights. It then foc…

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208- Forgiveness from the Gods: The Cursed Souvenirs of Pompeii and Escalante Petrified Forest 56:31

1M ago56:31

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Have you ever taken a little something from a historical site or nature preserve only to find out. . . you’ve been cursed?? Listen to this episode to find out how to return it, and hear the cautionary tales. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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207- Frost Brain: The Lost Colony of Roanoke and the Lake Anjikuni Incident 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

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Two classic tales of entire villages that disappeared, complete with all the weird theories. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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

2M 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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Quarterly Break Time!

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We’re taking a week off and will be back next week! If you miss us too much check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/noneofthisisrealBy None of This is Real

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Season One Trailer 1:29

2M ago1:29

1:29

Send us a Text Message. From unsolvable crimes to alien abduction, we will dive deep into the strange and surreal to explain some of the world's most bizarre events in history-where the most fitting theory isn't always the most conventional. Unsolved Histories premieres May 15th, free wherever you get your podcast! Support the Show. 🎉 NEW! Subscrib…

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Jake, Area Manager, Dayton, OH 10:58

2M ago10:58

10:58

In this episode we're joined by Jake, the Area Manager for our construction operation based in Dayton, OH. We talk growth opportunities, the potential he sees for our various business lines, what he learned being part of the Jeff Keeler Leadership Academy, and Jake shares insights on how to create a successful career with Team Fishel. Visit us at w…

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206- The Replacening: Avril Lavigne Replacement and Paula Abdul Airplane Conspiracy Theories 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Was Avril Lavigne replaced by a body double? Was Paula Abdul really injured in a plane crash?? These theories are sometimes infuriating and always ridiculous. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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Network college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli 29:37

2M ago29:37

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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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205- Chinstrap Theory: 1566 Celestial Phenomenon over Basel and the Phoenix Lights 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

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Pull yourself up by your chinstrap, string theory daddy because we're talking about strange celestial phenomena from ancient times to the 1990's. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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Random Weirdness 61- Accidental Emojis: Listener Emails! 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

We’re fawning and fluttering over here at these weird and wonderful emails YOU sent us! Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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

3M ago29:00

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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

3M 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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204- Ominous Hopping: Cameron Park Texas and the New Jersey Pine Barrens 1:18:12

3M ago1:18:12

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Fancy a trip to a haunted forest? We’ve GOT YOU. Take a stroll through Cameron Park or get lost with the Jersey Devil in the Pine Barrens. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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Jazmin, Project Manager, Dumfries, VA 8:55

3M ago8:55

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In this episode we're joined by Jazmin, a Project Manager in our Professional Services Group based in Dumfries, VA. We discuss her start as an intern with Team Fishel and how that experience helped her career, what she's learned about the utility engineering industry, and what she would tell someone applying with Team Fishel how to make a successfu…

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

3M 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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203- Boiling Over: Clara Crane and Candy Urban Legends 1:11:14

3M ago1:11:14

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Craving a sweet treat, an old legend about a woman who disappeared, or gum full of spider bits? Or maybe you’ve been itching to put a jawbreaker in the microwave? Before you do that, listen to this episode full of candy lore and legends! Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.…

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

3M ago28:49

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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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202- Go Clone Yourself 1:20:57

3M ago1:20:57

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Myths, lore, recipes, societal bs and a little biology about miraculous births and the creation of life. Theme song written & performed by Miquela DeLeon and Gil Davis.By None of This is Real

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