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Hoppy Kercheval, the esteemed “dean of broadcasting” in West Virginia, brings his wealth of experience in journalism to this dynamic episode, offering listeners valuable insights into the art of showing up every day and the transformative power of wisdom. A Broadcaster's Path to Lifelong Learning and Legacy Hoppy, renowned for his work in covering public affairs, politics, and sports, shares personal stories that illuminate the importance of being present and recognizing the pivotal moments that define our paths. We explore Hoppy's unexpected start in journalism during high school, which set him on a remarkable career trajectory, and discuss the subtle signals that might indicate when it's time to step back or retire. Throughout the episode, we underscore the value of lifelong learning and stepping out of comfort zones to embrace diverse perspectives. Today you will discover Hoppy's main thing, the most important wisdom lesson he wants to share from his lifetime and his career. In this rich, authentic wisdom conversation you'll also learn about: Power of seminal moments to shape life's direction and course; What can happen when we're fully present and listening; How beautiful results can flow from simply showing up every day. More About Our Special Guest Hoppy Kercheval Hoppy Kercheval joined West Virginia Radio Corporation in 1976. A founder of MetroNews, Kercheval served as news director until assuming the role of vice president of operations in 1991. In 1993, he created “Metro News Talk Line,” which became the signature program of the network. Hoppy has received a number of honors over the years, including the Mel Burka Award, which is given to the state's top broadcaster. An avid traveler, Hoppy's adventures have taken him to 19 different countries around the world. He and his wife, Karin, live in Morgantown, West Virginia. Resources Link to Hoppy's company website WV MetroNews Link to podcast site for 3 Guys Before the Game Hoppy's treasured interview with Anthony Bourdain RAGBRAI website - the bike ride across Iowa Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. Episode Chapters [0:04:53] - Radio careers and riding a bicycle across Iowa; [0:07:33] - How Hoppy and Skip are connected; Eastern Panhandle roots [0:10:03] - An opportunity, a nudge and a seminal moment [0:12:46] - A deciding factor for Hoppy; knowing when it's time to move on [0:14:34] - Hoppy shares his Main Thing [0:18:49] - Reflecting on interviews - the good, the bad and the key to it all [0:24:33] - Hoppy's next chapter; future endeavors; and his legacy [0:28:15] - A parting thought from Hoppy on the value of being fully present Episode Keywords Wisdom, Fairness, Transitions, Hoppy, Kercheval, Journalism, WVU, Mountaineers, Broadcasting, Showing Up, Radio, Podcasting, Talk, TalkLine, Seminal, Retirement, Learning, Growth, Understanding, Curiosity, LGBTQ, Interviews, Anthony, Bourdain, McGraw, Legacy, Balance, Consistency, Dedication, Network, WAJR, WRNR, WXVA, Jefferson, WV, West Virginia, Balance, Credibility, Walter, Cronkite, RAGBRAI, cycling, Iowa, MetroNews
Morning Show 01 - 13 - 25 Hour 3 Hoppy Kercheval by The Watchdog
Hoppy Kercheval on his retirement, plus Travis Junior, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week. We will have more on the Southern West Virginia toy ride tomorrow for CAMC Women's and Children's Hospital and details on tomorrow's Santa Pub Crawl.
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In today's heartfelt conversation, I sit down with marriage mentor Carlie Kercheval, who shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an advocate for marriage and prayer. Carlie opens up about the real-life struggles and triumphs that shaped her marriage, emphasizing how prayer has been a game-changer. Together, Alyssa and Carlie chat about the beauty of praying with your spouse, finding faith in lonely seasons, and bringing God's presence into everyday family life. Carlie shares practical steps and easy ways to start praying together as a couple, along with a free five-day prayer challenge for wives and moms looking to spark revival in their homes. If you're looking for ways to bring your family closer to God and strengthen your marriage, this episode is filled with encouragement, faith, and hope. Get Five Free Devotions to Jumpstart Your Marriage Communication 00:00 Introduction to Carlie Kercheval 02:05 Carlie's Journey to Marriage Coaching 04:22 The Role of Prayer in Marriage 10:55 The Importance of Prayer in Relationships 22:20 Practical Steps for Prayer in Marriage Next Steps: Get the FREE Walk Free From Guilt Training: guiltfreebook.com Get your FREE Powerful Declarations to Speak Over Your Kids PDF: revivalmomprays.com Join the Revival Mom Community: revivalmomcommunity.com Book a Revival Mom Discovery Call
The Cleveland Guardians bullpen didn't live up to their reputation; (2:51) the NY Mets left too many men on base and the LA Dodgers won the NLCS; (3:06) the "Dream World Series" for Fox, ESPN, and Rob Manfred is here; (3:23) Does Hal Steinbrenner worship Mammon and is that the reason he won't re-sign Juan Soto? (6:17) the boring NLCS and 2024 World Series prediction; and (7:31) Kyle Kercheval, Broadcaster for the Quad City River Bandits, talks Baseball and 80s Music. Drink: Handsome Maniac (Belgian - Style Tripel) from Sand City Brewing Co. in Northport, New York. Kyle's Twitter: https://x.com/kyletkerch Quad City's Website: https://www.milb.com/quad-cities Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Last Call Baseball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastcallbaseball/ Last Call Baseball Twitter: https://x.com/LastCall4040 Intro and Outro Music: DeCarlo Podcast Logo Artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regan_vasconcellos/
Morning Show 08 - 06 - 24 Hour 2 Tom Squitieri International - -Hoppy Kercheval by The Watchdog
Today, we're diving into the vibrant summer scene in Detroit. Devon and Jer kick things off by discussing the new restaurant and bar scene, including the exciting opening of Easy Peasy, a new concept located in the old Cornerstone space downtown. They're now offering a lunch sushi program from Detroit Sushi, making it a must-visit spot. We also highlight the Monarch Club's fantastic cocktails and the importance of using reservation apps to snag last-minute tables at popular spots. Jer shares his recent experience at Coriander, a restaurant on the far east side of the city by the canals, which has upped its game with an excellent Marrow burger and a busy, vibrant atmosphere. For those with kids, Devon offers some tips on finding family-friendly restaurants in Detroit, emphasizing the need for space and a lively atmosphere. He mentions Supergeil as a great example of a kid-friendly spot with outdoor space. There's a new coffee shop opening at Post in Detroit on Kercheval near Grosse Pointe Park, adding to the growing list of cool daytime spots in the area. We also discuss the transformation of a Starbucks into a Lucky Coffee in the village of Grosse Pointe, expanding the brand's footprint. Summer events are in full swing, and we talk about the Brisa Bar in Campus Martius, which offers a casual vibe with small bites and tropical drinks. Capitol Park's new art installation and the upcoming Grand Circus Gala and Bourbon Garden are also on our radar, promising fun and unique experiences in the city. And in other news, Michigan has surpassed California to become the largest cannabis market in the United States by sales volume. We discuss the implications of this milestone and what it means for the state's economy and tax revenue. As always, we appreciate your feedback and support. You can reach us at dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211. Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and consider supporting us on Patreon to keep local media thriving. Thanks for listening, and remember, you are somebody. We'll talk on Monday.
Morning Show 05 - 07 - 24 Hour 3 Hoppy Kercheval..more Mailers Talk by The Watchdog
Jesse Lee Kercheval is an award-winning artist, writer, poet, and translator. Her most recent books include the poetry collections, I want to tell you, and Un Pez Dorado no te sirve para nada. Selected poems translated by Ezequiel Zaindenwerg and published in Uruguay by editorial Yaugarù, which also published Jesse's collection of Spanish language poetry, Extranjera/Stranger. Jesse's other books include America that island off the Coast of France, The Alice Stories, and the memoir Space, all of which won important awards. Jess's translations include poems by Idea Vilariño and Circe Maia. Jess is the Zona Gale Professor Emerita of English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the editor of the Wisconsin Poetry Series at the University of Wisconsin Press. Jesse's graphic memoir, French Girl, is forthcoming from Philmau's Press. She currently lives between Madison, Wisconsin and Montevideo, Uruguay. Together, we discuss Jesse's experience of becoming a translingual writer in Spanish, how she discovered her love for Spanish while living in Uruguay, and how it led her to become a translator of Uruguayan poetry. Jesse also talked about the challenges and joys of writing poetry in Spanish, the impact of switching language on a writer's voice, and the reception of her work in a second language.
Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have a great talk with Kansas City Royals High-A affiliate Quad Cities River Bandits broadcaster Kyle Kercheval. Plus, reacting to an improbable World Series matchup and two minor moves on the wire. Thank you to our partner, Batchelder Family Farms. Use our exclusive promo code ROYAL in their online store or in person for 15% off your purchase. Find out more information at www.batchelderfamilyfarms.com. You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at @hokius, Jacob Milham at @JacobMilhamKC, and Greg Walker at @Gregnotcreg. Follow the podcast itself on Twitter at @RoyalRundownPod. The podcast is now on TikTok! Find breaking news and highlights there at @RoyalRundownPod. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royals-rundown/support
This week Nick Badders and Nina Sobotka sat down with Kyle Kercheval on The StormCast presented by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce . Kyle is the voice of the Quad Cities River Bandits, who are the High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. This episode Kyle talked about the River Bandits season, preparing for flooding at Modern Woodmen Park, under-the-radar players, his bowling skills and more!For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Recapping Week 7 of the NFL season with Spencer Kercheval: Colts/Browns shootout; Lions forget to show up, Are the Bills, 49ers, and Dolphins actually in trouble?; Giving out our Week 8 NFL picks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com
Recapping and breaking down Week 5 of the NFL season with Spencer Kercheval: New England is horrible, what's going on?; Eagles finally beginning to look like the Eagles; Jets tame Broncos behind big performance from Breece Hall; Bengals use huge performance from Ja'Marr Chase to ease past Cardinals; 49ers embarrass Cowboys on SNF; Giving out predictions and picks for Week 6 of the NFL season This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com
Recapping Week 4 action from the NFL with Spencer Kercheval: The Bengals have real issues; Dolphins defensive struggles get them slashed by Bills; Cowboys manhandle Patriots; Giants are a dumpster fire right now; Zach Wilson impresses against Chiefs, despite Jets loss; NFL Week 5 picks and predictions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com
Recapping Week 3 of the NFL season with Spencer Kercheval: Bengals hang on to beat Rams, the defense plays a major role; Dolphins dominate Broncos, Is Tua the MVP?; Cowboys choke against the Cardinals, what went wrong?; Packers come back to beat Saints, how good is Jordan Love?; Texans down the Jags, CJ Stroud's fast start, and what's wrong with Jacksonville? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com
Breaking down Week 2 of the NFL season with Spencer Kercheval: What's wrong with the Bengals?; Dallas Cowboys may be the best team in the league; Justin Fields continues to struggle; Broncos and Cardinals both blow big leads in losses; Nick Chubb injury, and Deshaun Watson seems to be regressing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com
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This week Justin Rolfes and Nina Sobotka sat down with Kyle Kercheval on The StormCast presented by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce . Kyle is the Broadcaster/Media Relations Manager for the Quad Cities River Bandits who are the Single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The episode talked about Quad Cities' season, players who made an impact this season, their amusement rides & more! For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
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The voice of West Virginia and the radio "dean" of WV broadcasters joins the podcast to talk about how the "Hoppy" moniker came about, how he navigates today's political landscape, and stories from his decades-long career as the host of Metronews's signature program Talkline, which you can hear state-wide every weekday from 10 am-12 pm. Want to sign up for the Almost Heaven Golf Classic? Click here! Secure your free beer at our first sponsored happy hour! Mountaineer Media Podcast is produced by Mason Jack and is hosted by Cooper Simmerman and C.J. Harvey. Special thanks to our bloggers and live events members: Joe Justice, Shannon Stowers, Jessica Riggins, Katherine Allen, Travis Khale, Laura Jackson Roberts, Mackenzie Holdren, Joslyn Barnhart, Andrew Montes, and Logan Garrison. Know someone we should have on the podcast? Send us a note here!