Damn Near

Co-owner of Tulsi at The Market, Erin Dalton, and I talk career fits and starts, health and wellness, and of course, wild boars and woolly mammoths. We recorded at the bar where she used to work, so there's a bit of background noise.  Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. 

Kayla Young has so many jobs, not only is SHE exhausted, I think I needed a nap just listening to her. We talk social media trends, building a community online to empower women, and whether or not Yelp! is helpful.  Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "#Selfie" by The Chainsmokers (fair use) closes out the show. 

In addition to being a fantastic physician, Dr. Sydnee McElroy is the cohost of the podcasts Sawbones and Still Buffering, and is, according to me, the First Lady of the McElroy podcast empire. We also talk about how to fix the medical industrial complex.  Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige (fair use) closes out the show. 

Jess Hurst a.k.a. DJ Feminasty and I talk about all the things I don’t know that make other people cool, like music.  We get mad at DJ Khaled (who apparently isn’t even a DJ? See? I don’t know things!), swear a bunch, and end the episode with her live mixing a track. opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. 

Founder of Gro Huntington, Jeannie Harrison, and I talk about literally moving through trauma (bonus: bears!), imaginary friends, the failings of the DARE program, and getting text messages from God.  Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele. "Shake It Off!" by Taylor Swift (fair use, and yes, I'm as surprised as you are) closes out the show. 

 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates from the 65th district, Sammi Brown and I talked politics, shaking up your original dream, and why voting matters. REALLY matters.   Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer and Brian Tischler. “Free Your Mind by En Vogue (fair use) closes out the show. 

Candidate for West Virginia house of delegates from district 17 Jeanette Rowsey and I talk campaigning, pussy hats, which are the best shoes to wear while you canvass, and how the dumpster fire election of 2016 inspired her (and lots of other women) to run for political office for the first time. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten (fair use) closes out the show. 

Local artist Sassa Wilkes and I talk creativity, logging the hours, anxiety, and using art to be a better human. I reveal something generally embarrassing about myself, and I think at some point you can hear my head metaphorically explode.  Opening jingle by Sarah J Storer; design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer and Brian Tischler one last time. “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus (fair use) closes the show. 

Emmy award winning, Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon and I sat down in the lobby of Marshall's theater during a screening of her newest feature length film, Recovery Boys. Sure, we talk about the deep stuff, like the ethics of making a film about real people and the need for Appalachian storytellers. We also giggle about red carpet fashion, which celebrity she scared off during a pre-party, and whether she can make a better music video than Drake (yes). Her latest project to drop is linked below. You can find Recovery Boys and Heroin(e) on Netflix. Maybe you've heard of it?  Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer and Brian Tischler. "(If You Were) In My Movie" by Suzanne Vega (fair use) closes out the show. John Prine "Summer's End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXbEFTv9zr0

Film director Tijah Bumgarner moved to LA because she wanted to be famous. Now she's back in WV making rad Appalachian films, like Meadow Bridge. We talk over the sound of the espresso machine at Taylor Books in Charleston, WV. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Country Roads" covered by Shelsey Jarvis (fair use) closes out the show.

Dancer, choreographer, and owner of 4th Avenue Arts--Huntington's premier performance space--Jessica Lynn Fox and I talk creativity, soul movement, and making a mess. I reveal to the world what my mom thinks of my ballet capabilities. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack (fair use) closes out the show. Check it all out here: https://www.4thavenuearts.org/  

Artist and owner of Full Circle Ceramics, Noelle Horsfield, and I talk the politics of clay (no, seriously), the ethics of art, and being self-taught. I, once again, fan girl about Rachel Maddow. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "One Hundred Pounds of Clay" by The Shirelles (fair use) closes out the show.

Acclaimed novelist Rajia Hassib and I talk fiction, politics, the Arab Spring, and the plot of her new novel, which will be published in April 2019 with Viking (Penguin). Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; producation and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Walk Like An Egyptian" by the Bangles (fair use) closes out the show.

Tattoo artist Kayleigh Phillips tells us what it's like to repeatedly stab someone with a needle full of ink all the while earning her "money bump."   Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; producation and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. Alix G.s' cover of "Rose Tattoo" (fair use) closes out the show.

What do fake news, The Little Mermaid, Veronica Corningstone, and a missing cat have in common? All topics (and then some) on today's episode with field reporter, Tiffney Lopez. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. Robin Meade's cover of "Dirty Laundry" (fair use) closes out the show.