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The Ridge Podcast

Interviews from the Blue Ridge/Appalachian area.

History Government Documentary Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
68 minutes
Episodes
99
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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#19 – Democratic Delegate Candidate Patty Quesenberry: Broadband, Housing, Social Services, Affirmative Action, Unions, Substance Abuse

#19 – Democratic Delegate Candidate Patty Quesenberry: Broadband, Housing, Social Services, Affirmative Action, Unions, Substance Abuse

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Patty Quesenberry, the Democratic State Delegate Candidate for Virginia House District 47. They discuss infrastructure, affirmative action, education, h…

01:15:01  |   Wed 05 Jul 2023
#18 – Book talk: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

#18 – Book talk: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss The Grapes of Wrath by Mr. John Steinbeck. They discuss some of the themes in the book and share their thoughts, as well as explaining the first few chapters i…

01:20:10  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
#17 – Book talk: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

#17 – Book talk: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss The Great Gatsby. They summarize the plot, discuss their opinions, and discuss some relevant cultural topics.

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00:48:12  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
#16 – Staff Sergeant Dexter P. Jennings: Army, Recruiting, Artillery, Rank, Aviation, BMT, AIT, Contracts

#16 – Staff Sergeant Dexter P. Jennings: Army, Recruiting, Artillery, Rank, Aviation, BMT, AIT, Contracts

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Staff Sergeant Dexter P. Jennings. Sergeant Jennings is a member of the active service Army and is currently a recruiter for the Army. He discusses many opti…

01:03:20  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
#15 – John Bennardo: Wheel of Fortune, Hollywood, AFV, Author, Film Director, $2 Bill, Just a Typo, Film School

#15 – John Bennardo: Wheel of Fortune, Hollywood, AFV, Author, Film Director, $2 Bill, Just a Typo, Film School

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview John Bennardo. They discuss his time at film school, his job at America's Funniest Home Videos, and other experiences working Hollywood. They discuss winning…

01:17:16  |   Wed 07 Jun 2023
#14 – Roger D. Brooks: Commonwealth Attorney, Engineer, Nuclear,  Lawyer, Cooperative Ed, Law School, Court Processes

#14 – Roger D. Brooks: Commonwealth Attorney, Engineer, Nuclear, Lawyer, Cooperative Ed, Law School, Court Processes

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Commonwealth Attorney Roger D. Brooks. They ask him about his life growing up, his time at NC State University studying Mechanical Engineering and participat…

01:54:05  |   Wed 31 May 2023
#13 – Ronnie Dean Horton: Virginia State Police, SWAT, Law Enforcement, Academies, Dispatcher, SRO, Jail, Firefighter, Sheriff Election

#13 – Ronnie Dean Horton: Virginia State Police, SWAT, Law Enforcement, Academies, Dispatcher, SRO, Jail, Firefighter, Sheriff Election

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Ronnie Dean Horton. They ask him about how his dreams to be a Virginia State Trooper. He talks about his career in the Sheriff's Office, his time at the jail…

01:46:35  |   Wed 24 May 2023
#12 – Book talk: White Nights by Dostoevsky

#12 – Book talk: White Nights by Dostoevsky

In this episode, Luke and Ethan discuss the book White Nights written by Dostoevsky. They summarize the plot of the book, share the impact it had on them, and discuss their plans for this summer and …

01:05:12  |   Thu 18 May 2023
#11 – Topic Talk: $2 Bill, Documentary, and Book

#11 – Topic Talk: $2 Bill, Documentary, and Book

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss a niche but rich topic, the $2 Bill. They discuss everything from the history of the bill, it's use, prevalent myths and superstitions that are commonly held, …

01:14:07  |   Thu 11 May 2023
#10 – Jason Newman: Taxidermy, Military, Korea, Iraq, Reintegration, Deputy Sheriff, DJ’ing

#10 – Jason Newman: Taxidermy, Military, Korea, Iraq, Reintegration, Deputy Sheriff, DJ’ing

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Jason Newman. They discuss his time working in Taxidermy, Mr. Newman explains his motivation to enlist, recounts stories from the process, and how training w…

00:59:48  |   Tue 02 May 2023
#9 – Nathan Jones: Athletic Trainer, UVA, Ferrum, CCHS, Books, Sports, Running, Advice

#9 – Nathan Jones: Athletic Trainer, UVA, Ferrum, CCHS, Books, Sports, Running, Advice

In this interview, Ethan and Luke interview Nathan Jones, the school Athletic Trainer, at a CCHS Cavalier Baseball game! Many times during the episode the interview is interrupted for Mr. Jones to te…

00:38:31  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
#8 – Delegate Wren Williams: Politics, Patrick County, Republican, law school, lawyer, faith, husband, technology

#8 – Delegate Wren Williams: Politics, Patrick County, Republican, law school, lawyer, faith, husband, technology

In this episode, Jeffrey (Luke) Watson and Ethan Edwards interview Delegate Wren Williams (VA, HD-9). They ask about how he got into politics just a few years ago, his time and accomplishments servin…

01:58:51  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
#7 – Clerk Gerald Goad: Historical Society, archivist, genealogy, WCC, Virginia Tech, advice

#7 – Clerk Gerald Goad: Historical Society, archivist, genealogy, WCC, Virginia Tech, advice

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Honorable Clerk Gerald Goad for the first thirty minutes. They briefly discuss his childhood, schooling, time at Wytheville Community College and Virginia Te…

01:15:19  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
#6 – Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp: Faith, singing, law enforcement, work ethic, election, platform, SRO/SSO, K-9 units, advice

#6 – Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp: Faith, singing, law enforcement, work ethic, election, platform, SRO/SSO, K-9 units, advice

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp, the incumbent Sheriff for Carroll County. They talk about early life and how his schooling was instrumental in developing his work eth…

01:36:15  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
#5 – Book talk: Fahrenheit 451 and Night

#5 – Book talk: Fahrenheit 451 and Night

In this episode, Luke and Ethan discuss two books: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Night by Elie Wiesel. They talk about interesting themes in each book, how Fahrenheit draws many scary parallels …

00:44:04  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
#4 – C. Jamie Edwards: Husband, Father, Professor, Counselor, Prevention Specialist, Wake Forest, WCC, Appalachia, Advice

#4 – C. Jamie Edwards: Husband, Father, Professor, Counselor, Prevention Specialist, Wake Forest, WCC, Appalachia, Advice

In this interview, Jeffrey and Ethan interview C. Jamie Edwards, or Ethan's father. Jamie talks about his time as a Professor, his time at institutions such as Wake Forest and Bluefield, as well as h…

02:04:54  |   Fri 24 Mar 2023
#3 – Kenzie Marshall CPT/CNA/Coach: Running, JROTC, Bluefield, Coaches, Advice, Faith

#3 – Kenzie Marshall CPT/CNA/Coach: Running, JROTC, Bluefield, Coaches, Advice, Faith

In this interview, Jeffrey (Luke) and Ethan interview Coach Kenzie Marshall, a CPT/CNA that works at the Carroll Wellness Center. They ask her about her time at Carroll County High School running und…

00:36:48  |   Fri 17 Mar 2023
#2 – Dr. Ronnie Collins: Faith, Family, Career, Ministry, Life, Reading, and Running

#2 – Dr. Ronnie Collins: Faith, Family, Career, Ministry, Life, Reading, and Running

Jeffrey (Luke) Watson and Ethan Edwards interview Dr. Ronnie Collins, they ask him about his life growing up, his different careers, his education, life as a husband and father, and experience as a r…

02:10:01  |   Fri 10 Mar 2023
#1 – Introduction and Books

#1 – Introduction and Books

In this episode, Jeffrey (Luke) and Ethan Edwards introduce themselves, they discuss plans for the podcast, and some books that we have been reading. They also give an exclusive sneak peak into our f…

00:17:44  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
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