The Ridge Podcast

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Shelby Puckett. Not only is she president of the Carroll County Historical Society, but she is a retired educator, counselor, and school administrator o…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Frank Levering, author, screenwriter, and play director. They discuss his early life, his time playing football at Wesleyan University, his time studying…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke sit down with Clerk Gerald Goad and Ms. Beth Oravec to discuss the Carroll County Litter Task Force, a committee dedicated to spreading awareness about the current lit…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Shawn Montgomery, coach, teacher at Carroll County High School. They discuss his childhood growing up in Cana, Virginia, his parent's jobs, and playing s…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Seth Greer, Navy veteran, coach, former law enforcement, and educator. During the interview, Mr. Greer describes his time in the Navy as a Master-at-arms…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Ben Tickle, a Christian, a professor at Liberty University, and coach and educator at Carroll County High School. During the interview, they discuss his …

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Mason King. This was a very special episode for Ethan, as Mr. King serves as a coach for the CCHS Swim Team. During the interview, they discuss his early…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Jerry Carter, founder of the non-profit OneOfUs.Care. He and his wife have spent the last twenty years promoting wholesome, local activities, including s…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Editor and Founder of The Cardinal News, Mr. Dwayne Yancey. The Cardinal News is a digital news service that runs on a 100% donation backed business model, d…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview the Senior Producer of PBS Appalachia and creator of the Hometowns series, Mr. Josh Deel. They discuss his early life, career playing professional baseball, …

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Beth Macy, a prominent author, writer for the Roanoke Times, and lecturer at Hollins University. During the discussion, they talk about her early life a…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Allen Worrell. Mr. Worrell works at The Carroll News based in Hillsville, Virginia. He is a graduate of Carroll County High School and Emory and Henry Co…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss the book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. They discuss this books role in exposing the horrors of slavery, the life of Mr. Frederick Douglass, and …

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Tyler Towe, a lifeguard, substitute teacher, and student. Mr. Towe is the youngest guest they have had on the show and therefore offers a unique perspect…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Sam Bush, an award winning musician that specializes in Bluegrass, or "New Grass". He was a member of the New Grass Revival band for several years and is…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview the esteemed Mr. Santa Clause. They discuss his early life, his recruitment of elves and how they used their magic, plus his reindeer. They then cover gift p…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The book is a heartwarming story about the gift of giving, change, and the power of Christmas. They discuss the events in…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Kevin Silvey. To start, he gives a deep background into his upbringing and discusses challenges he faced. They then dive into his start into running, fol…

In this episode, Ethan and Luke review the book Anthem by Ayn Rand. They recount the story, add linguistic and philosophical thoughts along the way, discuss the stark similarities between Anthem and …

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss the work There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury. They recount the story, discuss the hidden meaning within the story, and Ethan reveals the special meaning…