The Ridge Podcast
Interviews from the Blue Ridge/Appalachian area.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#79 – Scott Sherrill: History, Agriculture, Education, Firefighting, Quizbowl/MACC, Appalachia
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Scott Sherrill, history teacher at Carroll County Middle School, volunteer firefighter, and MACC coach. They discuss his early education, his passions for agricu…
#78 – Kathleen Simms: Lyme Disease, Ticks, Treatment, ILADS, Research
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mrs. Kathleen Simms, local expert on Lyme and associated Tick-borne diseases. They discuss her son's story with the disease, their struggle to find treatment, and th…
#77 – Jared Heath: AlthaTechnology, USMC, Infantry, Embassy Guard, Iraq, Syria, Business, Computers, Running, Faith
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Jared Heath, USMC veteran and owner of AlthaTechnology. A Maine native, he joined the Marine Corps as an Infantryman and served two tours in Iraq. After re-uppin…
#76 – Jeff Garrison: Presbyterianism, History, Amateur Radio, Travels, Education
In this episode, Ethan interviews Reverend Jeff Garrison, minister at Bluemont and Mayberry Presbyterian Churches. They discuss his early life and education, career into ministry, touch on some theol…
#75 – Cary Simms: Rotary International, Friends of the Blue Ridge, Community Service, Culture, Faith
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Cary Simms, Rotary District 7570 Youth Exchange Chair and Friends of the Blue Ridge Fisher Peak Chapter Chair. They discuss how to get involved with the two orga…
#74 – Cam Coble: Amateur Radio, N4NRV Club, Getting Licensed, Preparedness, Antennas, Electronics
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Cam Coble, Amateur Radio Operator and President of the N4NRV Amateur Radio Club. They discuss his introduction to the hobby, CB radios, the process of getting hi…
#73 – Karen Baker: Congress, Judge, Lawyer, Nurse, Democrat, Activism, Healthcare, Broadband
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mrs. Karen Baker, Democratic Candidate for the House of Representatives (HD-9). They discuss her education, experience as a trial lawyer for the Equal Employment Opp…
#72 – Farewell
As Luke leaves for college, the hosts have decided that now is a good time to pause the podcast. They are very thankful for the opportunity to interview countless wonderful people and for the amazing…
#71 – Luke Watson: Carroll County, History, Government, Running, Reading, Education, Hard Work, Love
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Luke Watson, his close friend and co-host of The Ridge Podcast. They discuss Luke's early upbringing, love for Carroll County and its schools, and then discuss h…
#70 – Chuck Thompson: Education, Principal, Lung Transplant Story, Family, Gratitude
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Chuck Thompson, head principal of Carroll County High School. They discuss his early life, time in school, and his college experience. They also talk abo…
#69 – Jay Holderfield: Education, Music, Sports, Faith, Family, History, Coaching, Community
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Jay Holderfield, assistant principal, musician, worship leader and former history teacher. They discuss his upbringing in Carroll County, his time at CCH…
#68 – Patrick Sharp: Coaching, Basketball, Running, Biking, Teaching, Faith
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Coach Patrick Sharp, former teacher and coach at Carroll County High School. They cover his time playing college basketball, and his decision to get a job as…
#67 – Shannon Dalton: English, Literature, Radio, Journalism, Culture, Education, Community Service
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Shannon Dalton, educator, coach, parent, and philanthropist. She discusses her time at Randolph-Macon Woman's College, working in radio, journalism, and…
#66 – Sean Blanton/Rum Bum: Running, Training, Racing, Nutrition, Mindset, Equipment
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Sean Blanton aka Run Bum, ultra-marathoner and owner of Rum Bum Tours. They discuss his introduction to running, how he trains, and some races he has attempt…
#65 – Donna Ogle: Literature, English, Writing, College, Education, CCHS, WCC, Communication
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Donna Ogle, educator at CCHS and WCC. They discuss her early childhood, her father's military service, time in Wythe County Public Schools and WCC, her …
#64 – Ethan Dalton: CCHS, Running, Emory and Henry, Education, Pre-Law, Friendships, Advice
In this episode, Ethan Edwards and Luke interview Ethan Dalton, one of their closest friends. They reminisce on their meeting each other, their time running Cross Country and Track together, and funn…
#63 – Brandi Cochran-Mitchell: Basketball, CCHS, Hollins, Education, Coaching, History, Athletics
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Brandi Cochran-Mitchell, coach, educator, and parent. During the conversation, they discuss her basketball career at CCHS and Hollins University, her fi…
#62 – Trenton Miller: Financial Advising, Hard Work, Mindset, Fitness, Mentorship, Leadership, Business, Faith
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Trenton Miller, volleyball coach, athlete, Christian, and financial advisor. During the conversation, he outlines his early education and upbringing, career,…
#61 – Recovery Fitness with Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff, Addiction Recovery Court, Fitness
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff about RecoveryFitness.org and the Addiction Recovery Court. Ethan and Luke were recently invited by Judge Ge…
#60 – Casey Burcham: Baseball, Coaching, E&H, Education, Government, Hard-Work, Success, Lessons
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Casey Burcham, coach and educator at Carroll County High School. He delineates his early life, education and sports, time at Radford University, and then his…