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The Savvy Sauce
Peace and Joy: Special Patreon Release with Kay Wyma

The Savvy Sauce

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Peace and Joy: Special Patreon Release with Kay Wyma   “So, as God's own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭AMP‬‬   *Transcription Below*   Questions We Discuss: Will you elaborate on this concept of a Soul30? What were your favorite stories from this adventure? How has this peace project changed the way you will live life from this point forward?   Kay Wyma is a mom, blogger, podcaster, and author of four books in which she has tackled, with candor and humor, some of the troubling societal issues that impact us all. Kay's writings have led her to appearances on TODAY, CNN, Hallmark's Home & Family, and more. Before staying at home with her kids, she held positions at the White House and Bank of America. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and five kids. Connect with Kay at kaywyma.com or on Instagram @kaywyma.   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   The Peace Project   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Chick-fil-A East Peoria and The Savvy Sauce Charities (and donate online here)   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”   Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”   Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”   Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”   John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:09 - 2:47) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   I want to say a huge thank you to today's sponsors for this episode, Chick-fil-A East Peoria, and Savvy Sauce Charities.   If this is your first time here, welcome! You may be wondering what it means to have a special Patreon release, so here's the scoop. Patreon was a platform we used to generate financial support for The Savvy Sauce, and we expressed our thanks to those paying patrons by giving them a bonus episode every month.   But in 2024, we transitioned away from Patreon when we became a non-profit called the Savvy Sauce Charities. The podcast is part of this non-profit, which exists to resource loved ones to inspire growth and intimacy with God and others. So, people used to pay to support us through Patreon, but now they can just donate directly to our non-profit.   We spend thousands of dollars each year to record and produce these episodes, and we do pray that they're beneficial and that God sees fit to use them to be transformational in your life. If that is the case, if you have ever benefited from an episode of The Savvy Sauce, would you consider showing your gratitude through your financial generosity? Any amount is greatly appreciated.   In fact, if every listener gave only $1 per month, it would completely offset our costs. We have all the details on our website, thesavvysauce.com, but feel free to also reach out to our team anytime if you want to partner together. Our email address is info@thesavvysauce.com.   And now I'm pleased to share this episode with you that used to only be available to paying patrons. Kay Wyma is my returning guest today. She is vibrant, and her curiosity sometimes leads to experiments in her life. Her most recent experiment turned into a book, and now she's going to let us in on three areas of focus that added peace and joy to her life. This process is based on Scripture and validated in science. Here's our chat.   Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Kay.   Kay Wyma: (2:48 - 2:52) Thank you so much for having me. You're really sweet to put up with me again.   Laura Dugger: (2:53 - 3:07) Well, it was a delight last time, and I'm excited for today as well. And I'm so fascinated by your history of different careers and roles you've had. So, will you tell us a little bit more about all that you've experienced professionally?   Kay Wyma: (3:08 - 5:44) Oh my gosh, it's so funny, Laura, because people will read the bio as they could for any of us that are in our mid-50s, and I'm sitting there going, I'm exhausted listening to that. But the deal is that they didn't happen all at the same time, but I just had a really great opportunity to do some interesting stuff. And one of them, especially in my 20s, I got to work in the George Herbert Walker Bush, so 41 White House, and I was a lead advance for the vice president.   And so, I pretty much got to travel all over the country and a lot of very interesting places in the world during that period. And it was a blast. I got to set up the trips as they would go traveling to these places with the Secret Service and White House Communications. And it just was an amazing way, an opportunity to get to see the world. And then I went on to graduate school and got an MBA and ended up somehow in an international investment banking role, which is laughable because I cannot even help my children with fifth grade math. So, I don't know who that person was that did that.   But I used to be able to do things that way. I can't anymore. And then I had kids, which was such a blessing. I'd met my husband at graduate school when we got married after I'd finished my stint in the White House and had kids right off the bat. And during that time, I really did try to piggyback. That was back in the day when women were allowed to job share, and I just couldn't do it. The more kids that came, the harder it was. And so I stayed at home with my kids, started a couple of businesses here and there, and then found myself in the world of writing. And I didn't plan on it. I kind of say I was an accidental writer, but I don't think anything is really an accident. It's not something that I was educated to do. However, I loved it.   And I look back now and look at the great education that I had gotten and honestly how much I loved writing even as a child. I just didn't know that was something that you could do because back in that day there were, and I'm not that old, but there really were careers that were careers that you sort of went to that made sense from a sensible banking father. It's like, here are your choices for a degree plan. And so, I love how just even gravitating towards what you're gifting a purpose is, which we talked about before, it's just those things are in you, and it's fun to see how they will come out and how fun that it can even come out in a way where it's your vocation. And so here I sit as a writer, crazy.   Laura Dugger: (5:44 - 6:00) Which is so great to hear the journey because you would think the math and the different skills required for international banking and then to become a successful author, that's so interesting. And this is so random and I could be wrong. Were your parents ever on Focus on the Family?   Kay Wyma: (6:01 - 6:54) Well, they could have been. I have the greatest parents. I really do. They're so kind and they're just really terrific people. And so, they became friends, like they're friends with Dr. Dobson. And so, I don't know if they were. That's another really gift they gave us. You just do it in front of you and you don't really make a big deal about anything. And I love that. Everybody puts their pants on the same way, which is one thing I loved even about working at the White House because some of the stuff can look so glamorous and go. But the truth is, we're all just people. And the Lord has put in certain people's paths, things to do that could look really amazing and spectacular. But the amazing and spectacular is around you every single day, even if it might not have something. And for my kids would be like that have a million followers or that has gone viral. But they are there. I'm very blessed, Laura, with very nice parents.   Laura Dugger: (6:55 - 7:03) Well, you've mentioned before that you battled an eating disorder growing up. Do you feel comfortable sharing a little bit more about that journey?   Kay Wyma: (7:04 - 8:39) Absolutely. So, I definitely battled that. And again, I have a wonderful family that I grew up in, a home that I grew up in. But I also grew up in an environment where performance was a big deal, which it is today, too. So many kids are struggling with that. Oh, my gosh, so terribly. And whatever you're struggling with, because it could be for me, it was performance. And the way that I learned, the way that I coped with it was through eating and not eating. And a lot of just getting rid of the food that I had eaten.   And there just came a day when I was in college that thankfully the Lord, the Lord just showed me one night that this is not a good thing. So, I actually left that semester of college to get help. And it changed my life. I was telling one of the girls yesterday, my girls, how grateful I am for that because I had never really understood or even contemplated the concept of grace. I just didn't know that was something I'd heard it, but I didn't know what it was. And I didn't know a whole lot about my worth having been declared by God and my identity having been determined by him. And I will say at 55, I know a lot more about it than I did even then at 19 or 20, but it was going through that journey, asking for help, stopping what was hurting me and reaching for truth that put me on a road to actually learn a lot of just what it means when he says it is for freedom that I have set you free.   Laura Dugger: (8:40 - 9:00) And the reason that I bring up the eating disorder is from a previous podcast. I can't remember which one, but elsewhere I'd heard you say that you stay away from the whole 30 diet, but you were intrigued one day to instead try a soul 30. So, will you share that story with us too?   Kay Wyma: (9:01 - 14:47) I will. And I do, I have to tell you, I, since, since I was 20, I've steered clear of scales and I really do steer clear of diets for me because they don't do good things in my head. And so, one thing that I learned through all of that was that you, you can't change an environment. Often you can't change the environment that you're in, but you can change the way you operate within the environment. Biggest lesson that I learned through all of that, like, please hear that. It was so life altering as I stood going, I can't change this environment, but I can change how I interact with it.   Okay. And so, the whole 30, I do find intriguing, you know, because people, if you're going to do something physically, like to make your diet better, a lot of people do that. And so, for 30 days, they, they exit a ton out of their diet. I don't know everything about it because I am a big chicken. And I think they, if, if I was going to do it, the thing that would be the killer for me is not being able to have cream in your coffee. You know, it's like, that's a deal breaker for me right there.   But the soul 30 it all started one morning. Again, I think I told you on the last one that like, even the experiment with the putting the stuff, like helping the kids with independence started with my rotten attitude. Well, this started with the rotten attitude too. And we aren't always doing experiments in our house, but I just had this bad attitude one morning as I'd come home from carpool. I had women coming over to my house. I leave a Bible study that meets on Tuesdays. And I was just going to the refrigerator to get milk out to be able to serve coffee. And there were two jugs of milk in our fridge. I pull the first one out and it's empty. And I'm like, what? And the second one, I pull it out. It's empty too. Like maybe a drop in it. And quite frankly, I could have put it back going, well, there's a drop of milk in it, but I don't know why people do that. Like in our house, it could be the same with a cereal box. Like you pull the box out, there's nothing in it. And I'm like, just throw it away. Like, please.   And so I was frustrated. I get out into my car to go to the grocery store. And as I drive back out into the street, this big black pickup truck, literally like road routes its way into my face. And I was sort of like, really? And, and I didn't have a choice, but to back down because he was not going to let me go. And so as I started to back up, I looked up and I got to see this beautiful sun like peeking through this cloudy sky. And, and it was so beautiful. I was like, what am I doing? Like why am I in a crabby mood or frustrated by this? I'm in an air-conditioned car on my way to a grocery store where there are refrigerated items and there are people, somebody actually might say hello. Okay. Cause I go in there all the time and I was sort of like; everything is not bad.   And I started to breathe. And I didn't realize in that moment that I was, I was being thankful. Like I just, it just happened. And, and in that I really was breathing. And I like felt better inside of me. I back up and let the guy go legitimately, which again, I did not realize it in the moment, but it was an act of kindness. And I felt even better. And when he drove by, I looked in his window and I was sitting there going, I have, it was a human being first of all. And I recognize that. And just for a moment, I was like, I have no idea what's going on in his day. He could be raced into the hospital. He could be late for work. He could just, you know, be a jerky person and, and life as long as a jerky person. And, and I just was, I wasn't over spiritualizing or anything, but I prayed for him. I was like, please let whatever's going on in his day be okay. Because if he's that intense, something is not great.   And I drove to the grocery store, and I physically felt so good. It was like, like I had been given a joke Cola or something like I, Or some vitamin that was just a blast of energy. And it lasted. By the time ladies got over, I was like, you're gonna believe what happened this morning. It was so weird. And I told them about it the next week they came back and one of the ladies said, can you tell me again? What that story? And I was like, what story? And the lady next to her goes, Oh, I've been doing it. And I was like, doing what? And she goes, your thing. I was like, what is my thing? And she said, Oh, the thankfulness, kindness, and compassion. And as we talked about it again, I was sitting there going, is that something because it had deeply impacted this person that was trying it even for a week.   And I really sat there going, okay, we would do a whole 30 for a physical diet. Something in these practices is impacting the soul. And I was like, what if we tried a soul 30 and for 30 days, proactively practiced thankfulness, kindness, and mercy, because that's what compassion is a part of mercy. What would happen? And so it was sort of like, let's do it. And these very sweet friends were willing to try as were my kids. And so instead of like pulling something away, which is what a fast is that goes with a whole 30, we sort of switched it to this unbelievable soul feast that came with doing these things. It was unbelievable. The joy that came into everyone's life when they started doing this stuff. I mean, it was amazing. And so as I tracked it, I really did track it because I like to know why it was sort of like, why is this happening? What's going on? What is in these things that actually can impact your life at such a deep, deep level to where joy is invited in and peace.   Laura Dugger: (14:49 - 15:00) And so, like you said, you focus on thankfulness, kindness, and mercy in this most recent book, The Peace Project, but will you define and give examples of each of those?   Kay Wyma: (15:01 - 19:08) Yes. And I think that is such a great way to start because it's like, okay, what, what is it even on the soul 30? I was like, here's what you do. Okay. Here is what thankfulness says, because I went to look like, if I'm going to ask, please do these things, here's what they are. So, thankfulness is calling out things for which to be grateful. And for our family, for my kids, I was like, please let it not be the same thing every day. Although now a year and a half out, what difference does it make? It could be the same thing every day. But for them, I was like, don't let it be the same thing. And it can be more than one thing, because the thing with thankfulness, when you start it, it's like, it may take a little effort to go, what do I have to be thankful for? Especially in a situation that's unsettling, which is kind of like when that car drove up on me, that was an unsettling moment.   I was being forced down. And there's so much going on in that conversation that isn't spoken, which I think is important to call out in these things. So even as he's barreling up on me, it makes me feel unseen. It makes me feel like there's no, even though it's not spoken, that action brings with it. What thankfulness does is it instantly, it's like a wake up, like it's a focus shift. And so, and it tends to be looking up in some way, and it gets your eyes off of whatever the situation is. And it allows for truth to come in, which is where thankfulness goes, especially in the unsettling. Cause you can say, as I didn't mean to, but I did even in that moment, I am in an air-conditioned car. It is Texas in the summer, for goodness sake, that is a gift. And it's worth calling out. And there's always something for which to be grateful. So that's what thankfulness is.   Kindness is seeing and loving others. And let me tell you something, loving yourself too, because I've learned through this. We are harder on ourselves than we are on anybody else. So seeing and loving others and yourself in deed or action, this component is so significant because you're taking it. Thankfulness is in your thoughts. So you're walking through in your thoughts and you're doing these things. And kindness is where you're going that extra step. And you're actually putting action on it so that even in your mind, because I learned a lot about neural pathways and how our minds can be transformed by this, which is sort of where we started. If your physical health can be impacted by a diet, can my thought health be impacted by doing things that are good for it? And so kindness takes it from the thought to the action. And so even in that, you know, letting that car go, that is so small. And so kindness doesn't have to be moving a mountain. It can be tiny little things.   I've watched my neighbor one morning picking up newspapers and putting them on everybody's porch. And no one was seeing her do that. I accidentally did. And she even told me that day, you know, it's the small things because it is because when that person opens the door, the neighbor opens their door, they know that someone thought of them that day. Like it gives them, whether it's spoken or not, they get a sense of worth by going, I must matter. Somebody cared enough to put my newspaper on my front porch. Tiny, tiny things, as well as big things can be an act of kindness.   And then mercy, that's the showstopper. And it is a challenge and it is beautiful. And the definition of mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. And again, including ourselves. And so as I started to peel back the layers on mercy, there's more and there's more and there's more. And another one of my favorite definitions of it was from a Jesuit priest whose name is James Keenan. And he called mercy the willingness to enter into someone else's chaos, which I actually found to be the most powerful because willingness plays a central role in this whole process because it actually is centered on our significance having been settled by the Lord.   Laura Dugger: (19:09 - 19:17) What surprising discoveries did you make as you deliberately practiced each of these attitudes? And like you said, you partnered them with action steps.   Kay Wyma: (19:18 - 21:54) Yeah, so I think for everybody, we just did a book club just finished last week, even here. And one of the gals said that she has been struggling terribly with anxiety and worry that stemmed a lot. They moved to Florida before the pandemic. And so, she was living in a new place, basically holed up in her house for a year and a half. And those things of worry and anxiety and fear had crept in and had become, you know, on repeat in her mind. And so just because she had signed up for the book club, came with a friend and she didn't really buy any of it because it doesn't matter whether you buy it or not because these things are not for me. Like that's the number one thing. They aren't mine. These really are woven within the greatest commandment. You know, love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind is thankfulness. Your eyes are not on yourself. And love others as you love yourself. And he's not talking about a narcissistic love. He's like genuine caring for others and yourself. There's so much power in that, which includes kindness and mercy.   And so, she simply started doing the thankfulness. She was like, I don't know what the others are, but I know I can track being thankful. I can find a way to be thankful. And she came back after the first week and couldn't believe what it had done to her. Just in practicing thankfulness, which we know through science that there are benefits that occur in your brain just by doing that simple act. And it's clearly proven. You can just Google even the amount of thankfulness journals because it's so good for us. And if you write it down and look at it and see, you're using all these senses. And when you add the kindness and the mercy to it, it's so deeply impactful.   And so, I think the thing that probably surprised me the most is how consistent the piece is and how your neural pathways actually can change. You can actually have your superhighway and your thought process, because we have those ruts in our brain that are highly traveled paths that our thoughts go to. And they tend actually to be along the lines of anxiety or fear or worry, because that's been a part of your life since you were a little kid. And to be able to somehow transition those highest traveled pathways to something that involves kindness and mercy and thankfulness is so significant because your instant reaction is going to a place of peace instead of a place of anxiety. It's like where science meets scripture.   Laura Dugger: (21:54 - 27:25) It's so beautiful. And now a brief message from our sponsor.   Did you know you can go to college tuition-free just by being a team member at Chick-fil-A East Peoria? Yes, you heard that right. Free college education. All Chick-fil-A East Peoria team members in good standing are immediately eligible for a free college education through Point University. Point University is a fully accredited private Christian college located in West Point, Georgia. This online self-paced program includes 13 associates degrees, 17 bachelor's degrees, and two master's programs, including an MBA. 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Were there any other passages that especially seemed to come to life during this project?   Kay Wyma: (27:26 - 29:11) Oh, yes, and they continue to, Laura, as is always the case with scripture. You know, it really is like, wow. But I love the take your thoughts captive and make them obedient to me, which can sound like it's something that I do, you know, that I'm going to have to make my thoughts obedient to him, but it's really the Lord's power that does that. And it's like these things, you know, I think we talked before about, he isn't doing something to us by saying do these things, it's for us. And it's because when you do these things, naturally it is going to set you free. And so, I love that.   I love in Isaiah where it says, “He will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast in him.” And so when you feel that unsettledness, in that unsettledness, we can go to the places of worry or fear or anxiety, but what if in the unsettledness you can go to the one who says, I see you, who says you are known, who says you are a masterpiece, who says you belong because I chose you, who says, “I see you, you are mine.” And then go to those beautiful verses, even in Isaiah where he says, “you'll go through the water and they will not rise up over you and you will go through the fire, yet you will not be burned.” That's the truth because the one who says it is the one who protects us through all those things. And in the willingness aspect of this, it goes to this place where you're trusting what you can't see. And that is the one who has said these things over us to the point where I'm acting on it in places that can feel very scary. And leaning into his safety actually proves his safety over and over and over and over. And I think that's why the piece comes in.   Laura Dugger: (29:12 - 29:17) Kay, you're such a great storyteller. So, do you have any favorite stories from this adventure?   Kay Wyma: (29:18 - 33:55) There's a couple. So, it's like these practices rehumanize what so much around us has been dehumanizing because people aren't objects. People really matter. We like to compartmentalize everybody based on so many things, our race, our religion, the color of our hair, our vocation. I mean, you name it. And so, it kind of dehumanizes in that. And now we have this cancel culture, which is so weird. Like you could cancel a human being. And so, the rehumanizing comes in all of these practices. And it's so powerful.   So, we were even on our way to the grocery store. There was a person that needed to get over a couple of lanes. And so, I'm with one of my daughters and I was like, let's let that person over. And so, as we did, she crossed over in front of us and made it all the way over three more lanes to go right. I mean, she really was in the wrong place. And my daughter looks at me and said, I'm so glad we did that. And I was like, why? And she said, because if someone had done that for me, it would have made me feel like I was seen and that I had worth. And so, I've never, like that sticks in my head constantly. To be seen and to have worth is what we all need. And the tiniest little things can do that for us.   And so at that grocery store where we were going, a lady honked at me in the parking lot. Like I was walking and she just like blared on her horn, scared the living daylights out of me. And I was like, oh my gosh. But again, in that moment, I was like, wait a second. I can either have that, I'm either gonna fire up and be mad or I'm gonna be like, oh, I really am not seen. Either way, I'm going in a bad path or I can choose willingly to go, no. She's probably stressed out because she's not used to driving or maybe I scared her. She didn't see me. I don't know. And just reacts that way. And so, in that moment, I'm like letting it go, seeing her as a human being going in the grocery store.   And so, I go in, do my shopping. It's super packed in there. I go to the deli line, get my number, stand and wait and stand and wait. And as I'm waiting, who shows up next to me but the lady that honked at me, which if I hadn't let it go in the parking lot, I would have been like, oh, there's that lady in my head. But I wasn't. I was like, oh my gosh, there she is. And the guy calls my number and I feel her next to me and hear her sigh like, oh my gosh. And I look at her and she had forgotten to get her number. And the line was so long. And I was sitting there going, you know what? I've got margin in my day. And I took my number and handed it to her so happily. And she did what we all do. She refused it because kindness is risky. You may be rejected, okay? But again, if you're going into it willingly in the willingness that's based on your settled significance, that kind of rejection doesn't hurt because you're not rejected by the one who has called you by name. Not to over-spiritualize it.   But in that moment, I'm like, okay, no worries. But the deli guy is watching the whole thing. And so, I go to hand him the number and he looks at me and he serves her. And it was, I just can't even tell you how beautiful it was because she accepted it from him. I left because I was like, I don't want her feeling weird. I'm out of here and came back later. And it was so tiny and so beautiful. And it was like the greatest things of humanity were right there at the deli line in the grocery store. And I could tell you others, like even at the checkout, not on this occasion, but another one. Like what the checkers did to give grace to a woman who was so mean to them. And for them, like these two people to look at each other and go, man, she must be having a hard day and err on that. I mean, people are amazing. And it's like, dare we walk alongside each other? Dare we reach for the good? Dare we like just sink into the beauty of all that comes with things like your significance being eternally determined so that we can actually live in the freedom that surrounds you. All these opportunities that are around you every single day to be able to see the people and to treat the people next to you like human beings. It's really freeing and it's so beautiful. And it's a path paved with shalom peace. And it's amazing.   Laura Dugger: (33:56 - 34:22) Okay, that story is so touching. And I think it's because it's so apparent that that was the Holy Spirit and Jesus in you being Jesus to someone else. Because in scripture, we do see that it's God's kindness that leads us to repentance. And I just wonder what the other side of the story is. Your act of willing obedience and kindness. I wonder how that impacted her in a positive way.   Kay Wyma: (34:23 - 35:31) I don't know, but Laura, the coolest part is that I don't need to know. Like this is, again, through these things, that whole part exits. Like it doesn't matter at all. It's like that so much of the unseen is none of, I'll sit there and go, I can't believe he gave me something in that. Because the thing about any of these, when you give them out, it doesn't work like the world's economy where giving is actually a depletion. In God's economy, when you give, you're actually being filled. And so, it's like with a full tank, you walk away going, why did you allow me to be a part of that? Like, why would you have let me do that? Because I can't believe what you gave me through all of that. It's so amazing. Gosh, it just increases your capacity to trust exponentially. And so you have these little things like thankfulness that primes the pump. It's like, well, I'm going to get it going. And then the kindness. And then to be able to go to these places of mercy that involve very, very deep concepts like compassion, like forgiveness, like grace, like letting go of bitterness. These are aspects of God. They are not from us. It's like an invitation to experience God.   Laura Dugger: (35:31 - 35:38) What are some other ways that this peace project has changed the way that you live your life from this point forward?   Kay Wyma: (35:39 - 37:30) You know, almost with a spirit of expectancy and wonder and being able to see so many things that you haven't seen before. It's like it goes from black and white to technicolor. When I was in college, I actually had the opportunity to travel into West Berlin. This was a long time ago before the wall came down because there was the wall between East Berlin and West Berlin. But in order to get to West Berlin, you had to travel through East Germany. And it was so strange because literally on the train and everyone says this that did that back in those days, it was like you would go from colors to black and white. Like it was gray. They're literally the landscaped was gray. And then you would go from that gray into West Berlin that was like all colors and crazy and vibrant.   And that's what I feel like this does. It takes the gray and it makes it, the colors just come out spectacularly. And I think it is because you're choosing to not just believe, but you're acting on the belief which changes something which because you can't do that on your own strength. And so you're getting to experience this very mysterious aspect of God where he says, come to me, I will give you peace. I will give you joy. And I'm going to add that during this period, we probably lived through some of the hardest stuff that we have ever lived through in our life, just with very old past hurt that came and revisited in an extreme way. And it's amazing to me how full our days were on some of the hardest days we've ever experienced simply because these practices allowed us to look beyond and to live in peace and joy that paved even the hardest path.   Laura Dugger: (37:31 - 37:52) Well, I think that points to our good God, even in his timing that he invited you into this and you were willing to step in. And like you've said, it wasn't just something he did to you, but he offered this for you. And even through a hard time, that was such a gift.   Kay Wyma: (37:53 - 39:32) Yeah, which I could never have known that we would even be living that hard time when we started doing this. And it was definitely something that was given to us because I wasn't looking for it. Again, like I said, I had a rotten attitude when all this started and yet he met me there. Somebody said to me, how brilliant that you did this. Like, you know, you did thankfulness, then kindness, then mercy. And I was like, I did not do this. Like, I didn't make this up. This is what literally happened that morning. And for whatever reason, our curiosity was piqued and it was piqued enough to go, hey, you want to try? And what would happen?   And this, the book is the story of us trying and it really is a 30-day experiment where I go through the 30 days of like us doing it as a group and even include the group with these alongside call outs to where even the ladies that were doing it with us. And it was ladies just because it's a ladies Bible study. It doesn't mean that it's a woman thing or a guy, you know, not a guy thing. The consistency of, I can't believe how this has set me free. I didn't know I was entering into these places like this. I can't believe how healthy my mind is. You know, and again, people, if you have any issues with depression or that are deep that you need to get help, get help, please. You know, there is help out there. There are people that are gifted to be able to walk alongside us through very, very challenging situations which we were getting help along the way too. These practices will invite peace into your day on any day. I mean, just try it. Of course, I would love for people to get the book, but more than anything, just try it. I mean, these things are for you as much as they are for me.   Laura Dugger: (39:33 - 39:39) And if someone is willing to give it a try, what suggestions do you have for them?   Kay Wyma: (39:39 - 41:53) Yeah, it's so funny because I think when we hear like, oh, I have to do something for 30 days. I don't know about you, but I'm like, I can't add one more thing to my plate. And then I'm like 30 days. So, the first thing is just do it. Like just try it. And this is not something that you are going to have to give up anything or that it's going to be some burden or that you're gonna be trudging through just a hard journey. It will instantly be a gift to you. That's it. I still struggle with my rotten attitude going, no, it's really stubbornness that I'll go, oh, I'm not doing it. And then I'll think, what is wrong with you? You really know how great this is.   When the Lord was asked, what would you say is the greatest commandment? He instantly said, love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love others as yourself for these sum up all the law and the prophets. That's a pretty big deal. And so why? Because it's so good for you because it gets our eyes off ourselves because it puts into action our effort to believe that what he says is true. The belief, I love you. I see you. I know you. You're safe. I'm provided for you. It's so powerful. I know that to be true.   One of the gals that was in our book club has an eight-year-old daughter that hilariously picked this book up because her mother was reading it. And she called it Kay's Peace Project. She does not know me. She was going into a soccer camp, you know, and it's hot. A little girl that's her friend was being mean to her every day. And so by the last day she was getting out of the car. And that week, you know, she didn't want to get out because she didn't want to deal with this friend of hers that was being mean to her. As she was getting out on Friday, she turned to her mom as she got out of the car and she said, you know, I picked up Kay's Peace Project last night. She had landed on a day about mercy. And she said, I read about mysterious mercy. And she said, it made me realize that something may be going on in her friend's life that she doesn't know. And so, she said, I've decided that that's probably why she's being mean to me. And so, I really want to be nice to her today because I don't know what it is that's going on in her life. Eight years old.   Laura Dugger: (41:54 - 42:07) Wow. And that is so powerful. How it has the power to work in all of us. And so, if somebody wants to grab their own copy of The Peace Project or if they want to find you online, Kay, where would you direct them?   Kay Wyma: (42:08 - 42:49) Well, to KayWyma.com or I do love Instagram, but I'm just telling you, it's set your expectations low, people. Because it is, anything I've got is for whoever would like to participate in it or alongside because I do love living life together. And I would love for anybody to join along in that on those platforms or even through the books. And it's just such a privilege. And I just can't thank you enough for having me on and for your listeners even giving me a few moments to even hear whatever is the Lord has put on my heart today. And please share what's on your hearts with the people that are next to you, too. It's worth it.   Laura Dugger: (42:50 - 43:04) Well, it's been a joy to host you. And you probably remember from last time, we are called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for you today, Kay, what is your savvy sauce?   Kay Wyma: (43:05 - 43:57) Okay. So, for this project is settled significance. And it is the idea to live in your settled significance. You don't have to get significance from anything around you even though the world would tell you that we need to like in whatever capacity is is like ask the question, where am I thinking I have to do this in order to be okay? Because that's this if then equation of the world. If you do this, then blah, blah, blah, blah. Settled significant operates off God's economy that says, because then, because I have declared you righteous, you are seen, you are known, you are whole, you are loved, you are enough, you belong. And to be able to live in those things, we fight for that right now. We really do. And we try to call out those things that are telling us otherwise.   Laura Dugger: (43:58 - 44:15) Well, Kay, thank you for fighting the good fight of faith and for sharing these practical ways to live out these biblical themes that really have eternal value of thankfulness and kindness and mercy. It has been a joy to host you as my guest.   Kay Wyma: (44:15 - 44:23) Oh, my gosh. You're so nice to host me. Thank you so much. And thank you for what you do. You're a huge encouragement to people every day. So, thank you.   Laura Dugger: (44:23 - 47:39) Thanks, Kay. One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.   This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.   Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.   And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.   First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
The 1987 UFO Encounter That Still Baffles Investigators

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 28:24


What happens when a morning walk through a thick, ancient fog results in one of the most famous and heavily debated alien photographs in human history? On December 1, 1987, a retired policeman named Philip Spencer walked onto the desolate Ilkley Moor in the UK. What he encountered in the mist—a strange, 4-foot-tall entity, a humming saucer, and hours of missing time—would cement the Ilkley Moor Incident as a cornerstone of UFO lore. In this deep-dive investigation, we break down the exact timeline of Spencer's terrifying extraterrestrial encounter. But we aren't just looking at the supernatural claims; we are applying rigorous psychological analysis to the event. Was this a genuine close encounter with an otherworldly biological entity, or a terrifying mix of pareidolia, exhaustion, and leading questions during subsequent hypnosis sessions? We examine the gaping logical holes in the story—like why a photographer would snap a picture of an entity but completely ignore a massive, glowing saucer lifting into the sky. If you think you know how alien abductions and UFO sightings work, the psychological science and hidden details uncovered in this breakdown will completely shatter your perception of eyewitness testimony. You will never look at a foggy landscape the same way again. (Make sure to join our Discord and Patreon communities for deeper, behind-the-scenes mystery analysis and exclusive true crime breakdowns!) Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! [00:00] - The Fog of Ilkley Moor: A Cold Morning in 1987 [01:53] - Philip Spencer's Extraterrestrial Encounter [03:32] - The Photograph, The Entity, and the "Missing Time" [05:19] - The Saucer Sighting: Why Didn't He Take a Picture? [25:22] - The Science Portion: Pareidolia & The Psychology of Fear [26:32] - The Hypnosis Trap & The Unreleased "Second Video" [27:45] - Outro & The Truth About UFO Eyewitness Accounts #UnsolvedMystery #RealHorror #RoanokeTales

Good For You
The Heat Wave Episode | Good For You Podcast Ep 357

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 40:14


Thumbs down to this heat wave, and thumbs up to getting grilled once again by Kevin Christy… Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com 09/11 Fresno, CA - Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/12 Palm Springs, CA - Plaza Theatre 09/18 Buffalo, NY - Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 09/19 Syracuse, NY - Carrier Theater 09/20 Albany, NY - Hart Theatre at the Egg Performing Arts Center 10/02 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre 10/03 Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium 10/09 Wilmington, NC - Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 10/10 Charlotte, NC - Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts 10/23 Boise, ID - The Egyptian Theatre 10/24 Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center 11/06 Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 11/07 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 11/18-11/23 Miami, FL - Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise (Miami to Cozumel) 12/04 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre 12/05 Columbus, OH - Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! Everything420 — Head to Everything420.com and use code WHITNEY for 15% off your order. https://everything420.com ButcherBox — Go to ButcherBox.com/WHITNEY to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year — with free shipping always. https://butcherbox.com/whitney Nuuly — Get $28 off your first month when you sign up with code WHITNEY. https://nuuly.com Booking.com — Go on, book that trip. It's easy. Booking.com. Booking.yeah. https://booking.com Vinted — Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. No seller fees, and free shipping in the US for a limited time.

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
This doesn't FEEL like a "HOAX"

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 27:06


They Saw Something in Their Backyard… and It Wasn't Human In May 2023, a normal night in Las Vegas turned into one of the strangest and most unsettling modern mystery cases—and almost nobody is talking about what actually happened. This video dives deep into the viral "Las Vegas aliens" incident, where a terrified family called 911 claiming that something had crashed into their backyard… and what emerged from it was "100% not human." According to the official 911 call and police reports, the family described towering beings—estimated between 8 to 10 feet tall—with large eyes and unnatural features watching them from the darkness. Just minutes earlier, police bodycam footage captured a bright object streaking across the sky—something seen across multiple states. But this is where the story stops making sense. Authorities responded. Officers searched the property. Cameras were installed. And yet—no physical evidence was ever found. The case was ultimately closed as "unfounded." Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! So what actually happened? In this video, we break down the full timeline of events—from the falling object in the sky to the moment the family claims they came face-to-face with something impossible. We analyze the footage that sparked millions of views, including the infamous backyard video where viewers claim to see something moving just beyond the fence… something barely visible, but undeniably there. We'll also explore the psychological dimension of the case. What happens when multiple people witness the same unexplainable event at the same time? How does fear distort perception—and at what point does shared fear become shared reality? But there are details most people missed. Why did police officers themselves report seeing something fall from the sky before the call even came in? Why were cameras placed at the house afterward if the case was dismissed? And why does the footage continue to be analyzed years later, with some claiming it shows evidence of something deliberately trying not to be seen? This isn't just a UFO sighting. It's a case where official footage, eyewitness testimony, and unexplained visuals all intersect… and still lead nowhere. No answers. No resolution. Just a moment where something appeared—and then vanished. If you think you know what happened in Las Vegas… you probably don't. Because the deeper you go into this case, the less it feels like a hoax—and the more it feels like something we were never meant to understand. #LasVegasAliens #UnsolvedMystery #TrueHorror

Good For You
Take It Easy | Good For You Podcast Ep 356

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 53:11


Whitney gets into it with Kevin about vulnerability, heroes, manifesting, and unusual pets… Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com 09/11 Fresno, CA - Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/12 Palm Springs, CA - Plaza Theatre 09/18 Buffalo, NY - Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 09/19 Syracuse, NY - Carrier Theater 09/20 Albany, NY - Hart Theatre at the Egg Performing Arts Center 10/02 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre 10/03 Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium 10/09 Wilmington, NC - Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 10/10 Charlotte, NC - Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts 10/23 Boise, ID - The Egyptian Theatre 10/24 Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center 11/06 Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 11/07 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 11/18-11/23 Miami, FL - Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise (Miami to Cozumel) 12/04 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre 12/05 Columbus, OH - Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! REVOLVE Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/WHITNEY and use code WHITNEY for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner ZBiotics Go to https://zbiotics.com/whitney and use WHITNEY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Butcher Box Go to https://butcherbox.com/whitney to get $20 off your first box. Booking.com

VPM Daily Newscast
8/17/26 - Virginia's childhood vaccine schedule unchanged after new Trump EO

VPM Daily Newscast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 4:21


More from VPM News:  Virginia childhood vaccines schedule unchanged after new Trump EO On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings VPM's 'Declarations' explores Black experiences during American Revolution  WATCH: Virginia's Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (YouTube)    Other links: Severe nursing home violations surge 77% in Virginia following reform efforts, data shows (WTVR) Larger gun-free zones around polling places arrive in Arlington without a hitch (ARLNow) Austrian skincare company to open U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, bringing 400 jobs (WDBJ) Why Orange has Virginia's shortest mayoral term — and why that may change (Charlottesville Tomorrow)    *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Spooky Appalachia
"I Saw It Hovering Over Roanoke": An Eyewitness Shares Her Terrifying Close Encounters

Spooky Appalachia

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 54:37


What happens when a peaceful family dinner in downtown Roanoke turns into a harrowing close encounter with a massive, silent, propeller-driven UFO hovering right over your neighborhood? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we hand the mic directly to an eyewitness who comes forward to share her incredible firsthand account.Taking us back to the late 1970s along Route 419, our guest details the night she, her family, and their neighbor watched a strange, multi-tiered craft hang motionless in the sky—while simultaneously, her neighbor experienced a chilling entity visitation inside her home. But that is just the beginning. Our storyteller also pulls back the curtain on a second UFO sighting in the exact same area later in life, exposing decades of lingering high strangeness across Roanoke, Virginia.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaOrder Anita's book: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Ever-Happens-Here-Strangeness/dp/1956522077/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PQTPMT3K56N9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QZwFLOFLAytJyTgj3FN74dRRhIxdzrHlHIcnbetTnUr1QqFpjTlg13VLQuOgz0w-.6nilXqlKcImvMdSHW1gxrvLk5Vt2zAei206yz3Rvij4&dib_tag=se&keywords=nothing+ever+happens+here+anita+allen&qid=1786966690&sprefix=Anita+Allen+%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-2Stay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
The Monster With 21 Faces

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 25:20


What if one of the most chilling real-world mysteries in modern Japan wasn't just a crime… but something that felt like it came straight out of a horror movie? The case of the The Monster with 21 Faces remains one of the most unsettling unsolved incidents in history—and in this video, we break it down like never before. This isn't just a true crime story. This is a full horror science breakdown, where we analyze the psychology, behavior patterns, and eerie "identity shifting" of a group that acted less like criminals… and more like a coordinated organism. If you're into horror movie explained, film lore explained, or the deeper science of horror movies, this is exactly the kind of rabbit hole you don't want to miss. In this episode, we explore the complete timeline of the 사건—from the Glico kidnapping to the taunting letters sent to police and corporations—unpacking how the "Monster" operated with surgical precision. But more importantly, we ask a deeper question: what kind of system behaves like this? Using concepts pulled from creature biology explained and speculative biology, we examine whether this group functioned like a decentralized organism—similar to hive structures seen in nature. Could the "21 faces" represent distributed identity, mimicking evolutionary strategies where survival depends on fragmentation and adaptability? This isn't just metaphor—it's a monster anatomy analysis applied to real human behavior. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! We'll also dive into the film theory parallels that make this case feel so unreal. The shifting identities, cryptic messages, and psychological warfare mirror tropes found in some of the most iconic horror lore and movie breakdowns in modern storytelling. It's almost as if reality itself followed the script of a horror narrative—except no resolution ever came. From a biological and behavioral standpoint, we break down how fear spreads through populations like a contagion. The Monster with 21 Faces didn't just commit crimes—they engineered uncertainty, forcing entire industries into panic. This aligns with real-world models of creature evolution, where organisms evolve not just to attack—but to destabilize their environment. And that's where things get disturbing. Because unlike fictional monsters, this entity was never caught. No clear identity. No definitive explanation. Just fragments, theories, and a legacy that still lingers in Japan's collective memory. So what was it really? A group of masterminds? A social experiment gone wrong? Or something closer to a conceptual "organism" that used human hosts to survive and adapt? If you're fascinated by the intersection of horror movie science, real-world mysteries, and the kind of analysis that blurs the line between biology and behavior—this is one of the most unique cases you'll ever see. Watch until the end, because the final theory might completely change how you see this case. #HorrorExplained #TrueCrimeMystery #RoanokeTales

Intermittent Fasting Stories
Episode 531: Rachel Elsmore

Intermittent Fasting Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 59:13


In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Rachel Elmore from Roanoke, VA.Join Gin in the Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Rachel is a personal trainer and mother of four. She shares her journey into intermittent fasting, which began after she noticed a transformation in a woman she followed online. Initially skeptical, Rachel was intrigued by the focus on whole foods and mindset work, which led her to reevaluate her eating habits. She discovered that many foods she considered healthy were actually processed, prompting her to adopt a more natural diet. This shift not only improved her health but also changed her relationship with food, allowing her to enjoy substitutions without feeling restricted.Rachel discusses the importance of mindset in achieving success with intermittent fasting. She emphasizes that a positive mindset is crucial for long-term success, as it helps individuals approach fasting with a sustainable and healthy attitude. Rachel's journey included cutting out processed sugars and focusing on whole foods, which helped her become fat-adapted. This adaptation allowed her to extend her fasting periods comfortably, leading to significant weight loss and improved overall well-being. Rachel's story highlights the power of mindset and the benefits of listening to one's body.Rachel concludes with advice for new intermittent fasters, stressing the importance of trusting the process and embracing the clean fast. She wishes she had known earlier about the impact of a clean fast, as it made a significant difference in her journey. Rachel encourages others to try it for 28 days, as the experience can be transformative. Her story serves as an inspiration for those looking to improve their health through intermittent fasting, emphasizing the importance of patience, mindset, and self-discovery.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin's website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin's Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Deep Lore Boys Podcast
S4E1 - Oak Island Treasure, Roanoke, X-Monkey

The Deep Lore Boys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 24:20


The Deep Lore Boys open the podcast's fourth season by discussing a crucial element of their Season Zero adventure: the X-Monkey. From there, they solve the centuries-long mystery of the Oak Island Treasure, before failing to solve the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. ---DEEP LORE DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/V7hqXWDg9pINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/deep_lore_boys_podcast/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@deeploreboys/featuredIntro: City Lights — Babasmas [Audio Library Release] Intro Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/W9IQfypOkkYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/city-lightsMusic: Jazz In Paris - Media Right Productions https://youtu.be/mNLJMTRvyj8

Good For You
Tot Mopics - Good For You Podcast Ep 355

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 50:07


Wc scratched an episode she recorded last minute because it made no sense so kevin saved the day and threw curve balls at her and they solve Sweden, nostalgia, Usher and most of the zietgiest. Whitney's stand up tour continues in a couple weeks blahhh Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com 09/11 Fresno, CA - Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/12 Palm Springs, CA - Plaza Theatre 09/18 Buffalo, NY - Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 09/19 Syracuse, NY - Carrier Theater 09/20 Albany, NY - Hart Theatre at the Egg Performing Arts Center 10/02 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre 10/03 Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium 10/09 Wilmington, NC - Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 10/10 Charlotte, NC - Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts 10/23 Boise, ID - The Egyptian Theatre 10/24 Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center 11/06 Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 11/07 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 11/18-11/23 Miami, FL - Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise (Miami to Cozumel) 12/04 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre 12/05 Columbus, OH - Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! Chubbies- Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $20 off your full price purchase @chubbies with the code whitney at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/whitney #chubbiespod HUEL- Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code WHITNEY at https://huel.com/WHITNEY. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! SQUARE- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/whitney! #squarepod TALKSPACE Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://www.talkspace.com #ad #sponsored

The Horrific Network
HHN Time Capsule Episode 27 – Halloween Horror Nights 27 (2017)

The Horrific Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 38:31


Send us Fan MailScott and Michelle continue their journey through Halloween Horror Nights history with a deep dive into Halloween Horror Nights 27, the 2017 event that delivered an incredible mixture of blockbuster horror properties, original concepts, and one of the strangest event mascots in HHN history.HHN 27 ran from September 15 through November 4, 2017, featuring nine haunted houses, five official scare zones, and two live shows. At the center of the event was Bone, the mysterious skeletal character associated with Festival of the Deadliest, a scare zone celebrating some of the deadliest creatures and killers imaginable. Bone became one of those HHN characters that fans couldn't help but remember.But the houses were where 2017 really made its mark.The guys break down the arrival of Stranger Things, which transported guests into Hawkins and the Upside Down, as well as The Shining, bringing the terrifying Overlook Hotel and Jack Torrance to life.They also revisit Ash vs Evil Dead, the return of American Horror Story with Asylum, Coven, and Roanoke, The Horrors of Blumhouse, and another chapter of The Walking Dead. The 2017 American Horror Story house specifically combined three seasons of the series into one experience. The original houses get plenty of attention as well, including Scarecrow: The Reaping, Dead Waters, and The Hive, while the streets offered memorable experiences such as Trick 'r Treat, The Purge, Invasion!, Chainsaw Clown Horde, and Festival of the Deadliest. The episode also looks at the impact of Hurricane Irma, which hit Florida just before the event and affected the preparation and opening presentation of several scare zones. Scott and Michelle break down the houses, zones, shows, characters, atmosphere, and overall legacy of HHN 27, while asking whether 2017 deserves to be remembered as one of the more underrated years of the 2010s.It's time to open the Time Capsule and head back to 2017.Make your rooms, cars and life smell like your favorite Theme Park and save 15% by using code THNETWORK and  clicking here:https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=8499280.CVzaCEZ7KoGhost Executioners Merchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
Roanoke Bass: A Native Sunfish

Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 51:54


Join Corey and Ben as they discuss Roanoke Bass fishing in North Carolina. Roanoke Bass are a sunfish species only found in North Carolina and Virginia. The bald biologists discuss the biology and habitats of this unique species while discussing great techniques to capture them. Listen as they dive into to this unique opportunity found in streams throughout the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Cycling Oklahoma
WE ARE BACK!!!! Chats with Drummond & RyRy

Cycling Oklahoma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 86:36 Transcription Available


We catch up after a long gap, from Drummond launching a new appointment-only service studio in Bricktown to traveling nonstop with teams and races. Ryan tells us what racing and supporting a rider in Romania really feels like, then we swing through GP New York chaos, Nationals motivation, the Oz Stage Race, and the moment I finally cave and buy an e-bike. • Drummond Performance Studio setup, services, and why bike fits matter • Life on the road as a mechanic and sometimes race director • Romania UCI stage race details, cobbles, TTs, and mountain finishes • Real pro peloton speed, watts, crosswinds, and the mental toll • Feeding from the car, race radio, and how the caravan avoids disaster • GP New York start on the George Washington Bridge and scary traffic moments • Cyclocross planning, UCI points, call-ups, and building a bigger engine • Mountain Bike Nationals in Roanoke, why Oklahoma riders should show up • Oz Stage Race logistics, rain, flats, and why it's a great first stage race • E-bike handling realities, corner timing, weight, and why it's so fun • Tour dominance debate and what makes riders likable Give More Overhead Door a call, let them take care of you for anything and everything you need. Phone number, it's easily found on Google. It's 405-799-9214. Support OMBA. It's 50 bucks a year.

Rocker Dog Podcast
Alex Henry Foster

Rocker Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 21:11


As an author, artist, entrepreneur and human and animal rights activist, Alex Henry Foster is a modern day renaissance man. Alex joins the show Zooming in from Tangier, Morocco to introduce us to his newest rescue Robert who was left at his door just a few weeks ago. Back in Virginia, Alex gives us the background on Louna and Leonard as they hold things down while he's overseas. We also pay our respects to his beloved dog MacKaye who crossed the rainbow bridge in late 2024 and Shadow who was his "first furry love". Plenty of good stories and insights to cover from this consummate dog guy and global citizen.Alex Henry Foster's new LP, The Fragile Beauty (of new Morning Hopes), hits platforms on October 23rd and is the first of five albums in a broader series, written and recorded in Virginia, Morocco and Canada. His Defying Gravity tour launches on November 24th in Germany. For dates and info visit alexhenryfoster.com/tour/Alex gave some well-deserved shout outs to the following:The team at SFT Animal Sanctuary in Tangier, Morocco. Le Sanctuaire De La Faune De Tanger is currently home to over 1000 animals and are devoted to making Tangier an animal friendly city, where animals and humans can live in harmony. ⁠From fundraising to volunteering, there are so many ways to support the sanctuary. To learn how visit sftmorocco.orgDr. Mann at Jackson River Clinic in Covington, Virginia who are a full service companion animal hospital that offers both conventional western medicine as well as traditional Chinese veterinary medicine including acupuncture. To make an appointment go to jacksonrivervet.comDr. Larech & team at Clinique Vétérinaire California Tanger, Morocco. For more info visit their Instagram page at instagram.com/cliniqueveterinairecalifornia/The whole team at Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, Virginia. VTACC&RC is a comprehensive cancer care and clinical research center offering integrated services, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, and frontline cancer diagnostics and treatment for dogs and cats. To learn more about the center visit cancercare.vetmed.vt.eduFor more pics and clips from our chat with Alex Henry Foster follow the show on Instagram at instagram.com/rockerdogcast/

BUZZ's Inside the Hive: Marketing Tips That Give Nonprofits More Buzz
Buzzing about Harvest Time & Historical Preservation

BUZZ's Inside the Hive: Marketing Tips That Give Nonprofits More Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 59:50


Today's show is yet another reminder of the breadth and depth of the powerful work that nonprofits do to build better community for us all.If you have a garden you know it's almost harvest time, so BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill shares a conversation with Mo McGonagle, director of the Roanoke Foodshed Network, about its work strengthening our region's agricultural ecosystem that now includes a Food and Farmers Trail.We also share a nonprofit engaged in the historical preservation of an iconic Roanoke, Virginia landmark, Fishburn Mansion, aka Mountain View, and a new concert series this fall called The Fishburn Sessions.And lastly, a personal project inspired by a nonprofit we featured on BUZZ back in 2021 — Christiansburg Institute. One hundred and sixty years ago, Black Americans in this Appalachian corner of Virginia rose up from slavery and segregation to create a school whose reputation stood alongside Tuskegee, Hampton and other sentinels of Black education. But now external threats from the Trump Administration and in-fighting among its descendants – assault allegations, mental health breakdowns, strokes, and in May 2026 a headline-grabbing lawsuit – threaten to destroy its inspirational legacy. Michael has written a book about CI's history that he'll start releasing on Substack on Thursday, August 13, We share a bit of that book in hopes you'll be inspired to subscribe (for free and all you need is an email address).

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
They Couldn't OUTRUN IT...

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 28:35


What are people really encountering on Navajo land—and why do these sightings feel so biologically wrong? In this deep dive, we break down one of the most disturbing pieces of horror lore ever reported: Skinwalkers. This video explores the film lore explained, eyewitness accounts, and the science of horror movies through the lens of creature biology, speculative biology, and real-world physiology. If you've ever wondered how something could mimic human behavior but move like a broken organism, this is your horror movie explained moment. We start by unpacking the origins of Skinwalker lore—what these entities are said to be, how they supposedly transform, and why their behavior aligns with something far more parasitic or neurological than supernatural. From there, we shift into a full horror science breakdown, analyzing how a being could theoretically alter its morphology, voice, and movement patterns. Could extreme neurological disorders, prion-like infections, or invasive parasites explain the unnatural movements and distorted anatomy described in encounters? Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! This is where monster anatomy analysis and creature biology explained take center stage. We explore how muscle fiber misfiring, joint instability, and altered motor control could create the jerky, inhuman movement patterns witnesses describe. Could something hijack the nervous system to produce mimicry of human speech? What happens if a pathogen rewires vocal cords or brain regions responsible for language? From an evolutionary perspective, we dive into creature evolution and ask: what kind of environmental pressures would favor an organism capable of mimicry and deception at this level? In nature, we already see examples—parasites that control host behavior, animals that mimic sounds, and predators that exploit neurological blind spots. But Skinwalkers take this to an extreme, pushing into territory that feels like a biological impossibility—until you start connecting the dots. #Skinwalker #HorrorScience #CreatureBiology

ShiftLess
155: Spinistry Safe Cycling Initiative & North Texas Safe Cycling Summit

ShiftLess

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 27:50


Kevin records solo and introduces Spinistry's Safe Cycling Initiative, a practical effort to build safe, usable town-to-town cycling networks now by linking existing infrastructure and low-traffic roads rather than waiting for delayed funding, noting federal bicycle-infrastructure funds have been diverted to other projects. The plan leverages rural gravel “adventure routes” (including the USA Trail from Jacksonville to San Diego) and urban/suburban connectors starting in Dallas–Fort Worth to create point-to-point transit corridors and economic impact for communities. He recruits clubs, advocacy groups, businesses, and riders of all disciplines for the free North Texas Safe Cycling Summit on September 19 at Thirty-Five and Liberty in Gainesville, featuring speakers, an advocacy roundtable, vendor/demo areas, and a bike swap, alongside the Midnight Massacre that evening. He details route-building work (mapped/scouted/verified), current Roanoke hub-and-spoke routes, maintenance issues on existing paths, and provides a health update after a crash revealed a kidney mass, with upcoming scans and oncology visits affecting fall events.00:00 Solo Episode Intro01:13 Safe Cycling Mission02:59 Rural and Urban Networks05:46 Summit Announcement08:05 Route Building Focus10:22 Local Hub and Spoke16:08 Longer Corridor Routes20:04 Summit Logistics and Roles24:20 Health Update and Events27:33 Wrap Up and Thanks

Fueling Deals
Episode 415: Building a Permanent Home for Virginia Businesses with Andrew Dunlap

Fueling Deals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 50:07


From a two-for-one lawn-mowing deal he negotiated with his neighbor as a kid to founding a holding company that keeps established Virginia businesses in Virginia, Andrew Dunlap shares his data-driven origin story, a fund built to avoid short-term pressure, and why he believes trust is the only currency that always matters. Andrew is the founder and CEO of Harbor, a long-term, buy-and-hold company that acquires established Virginia businesses and keeps their teams, leadership, and jobs rooted in the state. In roughly two years he has completed three deals, including a CNC machine shop and a FINRA-registered broker dealer, with an industrial services company moving toward close. He describes himself as someone who stumbled backward into this work by digging into merger and acquisition data. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: You will learn why keeping a company's headquarters local changes how much of its revenue recirculates in the community, how an untimed fund with no AUM fees removes the pressure to make what Andrew calls caffeinated decisions, how Harbor structures flexible deals to become the buyer owners actually prefer, the earnout test that separates a real growth forecast from a wishful one, and why Andrew treats trust as the most durable asset in any market. ANDREW'S JOURNEY: Andrew grew up in Baltimore and moved to Roanoke, in Virginia's southwest, ten years ago. Coming out of a venture-backed startup in Richmond in January of 2024, he noticed how few senior roles existed in his region, then pulled the merger and acquisition databases to find out why. He discovered that 87 percent of external buyers in Roanoke, and 82 percent across Virginia, were from out of state, which meant companies and their leadership kept leaving. The research he found showed that a locally headquartered company recirculates roughly 52 to 53 cents of every revenue dollar in its community, a figure that falls to about 14 cents once the headquarters moves to a larger city. That gap became the foundation for Harbor. TRUST AS THE ONLY CURRENCY: Andrew closed the conversation on a theme he keeps returning to. Trust, he argued, is the one thing that holds when assets turn and revenue streams dry up, and he sees it as underdeveloped in a digital, globalized world where people invest too little in relationships. KEY INSIGHTS: Andrew's foundational insight is that owners care deeply about who becomes the next steward of what they built. He lays out three options for a seller, a strategic buyer, a private equity firm, or a buyer like Harbor that keeps the team in the town where it grew up, and owners consistently choose the path that protects the legacy. Harbor backs that up with flexible structures, using earnouts, seller financing, and varying equity so the deal fits the owner. His most timely insight is that trust outlasts any single asset or revenue stream. When tungsten prices spiked because of China and hit his machine shop, Harbor could call a congressman who came to walk the shop floor. Andrew credits relationships, built in part through writing openly on LinkedIn, for access that does not show up on a balance sheet. Perfect for owners weighing succession, investors interested in longer-hold alternatives to private equity, and anyone curious about how local ownership shapes a regional economy. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/andrewdunlap FOR MORE ON ANDREW DUNLAP:https://harbor.capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunlapandrew/ FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction and overview of Harbor [00:01:48] - Andrew's first deal, a two-for-one lawn-mowing bulk rate [00:02:42] - How he stumbled backward into building Harbor [00:05:05] - The recirculation research, 52 to 53 cents local versus 14 cents once a headquarters leaves [00:13:25] - The untimed fund and avoiding caffeinated decisions [00:21:00] - The Clark Precision Machine acquisition and the owner's five-year contract[00:34:54] - The red flags that kill a deal and the earnout bluff test [00:45:32] - Why trust is the only currency that always matters [00:49:40] - The freedom question Guest Bio Andrew Dunlap is the founder and CEO of Harbor, a holding company that buys established Virginia businesses to keep them in the state. He grew up in Baltimore, moved to Roanoke a decade ago, and came into acquisitions after coming out of a venture-backed startup in Richmond in early 2024, where he had helped build a software company with users in 60 countries. Harbor's leadership also includes M&A and securities attorney Tad Fisher and operations leader Krista Glassburn, who previously ran a manufacturing company in Tazewell, Virginia and grew it from 15 to 190 million dollars while acquiring seven companies. In its first two years, Harbor has acquired a CNC machine shop, a FINRA-registered broker dealer, and moved toward closing on an industrial services company. Show Description Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes Episode 328 - Richard Manders: How private equity roll-ups create value versus simply aggregating for a multiple arbitrage exit Episode 325 - Kelly Finnell: Using an ESOP as an exit that can preserve a company's independence and reward its people Episode 332 - John Martinka: Buying a business and transitioning from a corporate career into acquisition entrepreneurship Keywords/Tags Andrew Dunlap, Harbor, buy and hold holding company, keeping businesses local, Virginia acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, alternative to private equity, earnouts, seller financing, deal structure, CNC machine shop, FINRA broker dealer, metal fabrication, economic recirculation, DealQuest Podcast, Corey Kupfer

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
Do NOT Enter the Water

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 28:46


Deep beneath the frozen waters of Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth, Soviet military divers allegedly encountered something that should not exist. According to a strange Cold War–era story circulating among Russian military circles and later cryptozoology communities, a group of Soviet divers exploring the depths of Lake Baikal in the 1980s reported encountering large humanoid swimmers wearing reflective silver suits moving silently through the dark water. Lake Baikal is not just any lake. Located in Siberia, it is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake on the planet, plunging over 1,600 meters (5,300 feet) into darkness. Its ecosystem is unique, hosting thousands of endemic species that evolved in isolation for millions of years. But what the divers allegedly saw was something far beyond unusual wildlife. According to the report, the divers encountered three massive humanoid figures, estimated to be nearly three meters tall, moving effortlessly in the frigid depths. These entities were described as wearing metallic suits and helmet-like head coverings, yet the divers claimed they saw no obvious breathing apparatus. The beings reportedly swam with incredible speed and control despite the extreme pressure and near-freezing temperatures of Baikal's deep water. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! The story becomes even stranger when Soviet command allegedly ordered the divers to attempt to capture one of the creatures using a weighted net. When the divers moved to intercept the humanoids, they were reportedly hit with a powerful force or pressure wave, violently propelling them upward toward the surface. Several divers allegedly suffered severe decompression injuries, a dangerous condition caused by ascending too quickly from deep water. While the authenticity of this report remains controversial, the story raises fascinating biological and evolutionary questions. Could an aquatic humanoid species theoretically evolve in an isolated environment like Lake Baikal? What adaptations would be necessary for an organism to survive at those depths? In this video, we break down the Lake Baikal humanoid swimmer incident from both a scientific and speculative perspective. We'll explore the extreme conditions of the lake's deep ecosystem, including crushing pressure, low light levels, and near-freezing temperatures. We'll also examine how real deep-water organisms adapt to these environments and whether any evolutionary pathway could realistically produce a large, intelligent aquatic organism capable of maneuvering through Baikal's abyssal depths. We'll also discuss the history of Soviet deep-water exploration, how Cold War secrecy helped fuel strange rumors, and why stories like this continue to circulate in cryptozoology and unexplained mystery communities today. Were the Soviet divers misinterpreting a natural phenomenon in the darkness of the lake? Could the story be an exaggerated military anecdote that evolved into modern folklore? Or does Lake Baikal still hide unknown creatures adapted to one of the most extreme freshwater environments on Earth? Let's dive into the mystery. #LakeBaikal #Cryptids #DeepSeaMysteries

OpenMHz
Roanoke Water Rescue

OpenMHz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 5:47


Sun, Aug 2 9:29 PM → 11:47 PM Water rescue that occurred at River Edge Water Complex. Most traffic was able to be heard until crews went to Tac 5 for encryption. Looks like units cleared around 1947 hours. Radio Systems: - Roanoke Valley Radio System II

sun roanoke tac water rescue
RedHanded
ShortHand: Roanoke

RedHanded

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 24:21


When 90 men, 17 women, and 11 children disappeared without a trace – leaving behind nothing but a single cryptic word carved into a tree – it began a mystery that's lasted centuries.From bloody battles with Native American tribes to Elizabeth I's private pirates – we get to the bottom of the disappearing colonists of Roanoke Island.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / Instagram

Good For You
HOT GOSS | Good For You with Whitney Cummings - Episode 353

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 68:18


Bestie time! Whitney and Kevin Christy go ham on hot goss, strong af opinions, major tea, and barn burner takes - this ep will show you why It's hard for me to socialize at the dog park. Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com 09/11 Fresno, CA -  Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/12 Palm Springs, CA -  Plaza Theatre 09/18 Buffalo, NY -  Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 09/19 Syracuse, NY -  Carrier Theater 09/20 Albany, NY -  Hart Theatre at the Egg Performing Arts Center 10/02 Tucson, AZ -  Rialto Theatre 10/03 Albuquerque, NM -  Kiva Auditorium 10/09 Wilmington, NC -  Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 10/10 Charlotte, NC -  Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts 10/23 Boise, ID -  The Egyptian Theatre 10/24 Colorado Springs, CO -  Pikes Peak Center 11/06 Charleston, WV -  Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 11/07 Roanoke, VA -  Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 11/18-11/23 Miami, FL -  Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise (Miami to Cozumel) 12/04 Cincinnati, OH -  Taft Theatre 12/05 Columbus, OH -  Speaker to Ann Davidson Theatre SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! NUULY https://www.nuuly.com promo code WHITNEY Get $28 off your first month at Nuuly Subscription Clothing Rental! Head to NUULY.com and use code WHITNEY at signup. Rent 6 styles every month for just $98 with free, fast shipping and returns. HUEL Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code WHITNEY at  https://www.huel.com/WHITNEY. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! BOOKING.COM Ready for your next getaway? Head to Booking.com and find your perfect stay—hotels, vacation homes, and more. Make your travel plans easy. https://www.booking.com BUTCHERBOX Get $20 off your first ButcherBox + free ground beef for life (or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year).  Head to https://www.ButcherBox.com/WHITNEY with free shipping always.

Weekly Spooky
Disappearances & Lost Colonies | True Crime Mystery Marathon

Weekly Spooky

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 190:31


As Halloween season creeps closer, Terrifying & True begins the descent into darker stories with a special compilation of disappearances, ghost ships, lost colonies, missing people, wilderness mysteries, and unexplained cases that still haunt history.This is Vanished Without a Trace — a chilling collection of scary true stories about the places where people entered the dark and never came back.Inside this special Terrifying & True compilation:The Lost Colony of Roanoke — An entire English settlement vanishes from early America, leaving behind one haunting clue and centuries of theories. The Lost Franklin Expedition — A doomed Arctic voyage disappears into ice, starvation, fear, and one of exploration history's most disturbing mysteries. The Mary Celeste — A ship is found drifting across the Atlantic with its crew gone, its cargo intact, and no explanation that fully satisfies the imagination. The Disappearance of Angela Hammond — A late-night phone call turns into a terrifying missing-person case that still chills those who hear it. The Bennington Triangle — A quiet stretch of Vermont becomes linked to a series of strange disappearances, eerie folklore, and wilderness dread. Dyatlov Pass Mystery — Nine hikers die in the Ural Mountains under circumstances that have fueled decades of fear, investigation, and speculation. The Vanishing of Brandon Swanson — A young man disappears while speaking to his father on the phone, leaving behind one of modern true crime's most haunting unanswered questions. The Alaska Triangle — A massive wilderness region becomes infamous for vanished planes, missing travelers, strange legends, and stories that feel tailor-made for the Halloween season. Together, these stories form a journey through real mystery, dark history, eerie folklore, and the unsettling truth that sometimes the scariest thing is not finding a body, a killer, or a confession. Sometimes the scariest thing is finding nothing at all.

Kentucky History & Haunts
169. The Public Hanging of Rainey Bethea- Part 1

Kentucky History & Haunts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 31:01


Rainey Bethea is remembered as the last person publicly executed in Kentucky—and, depending on the source, the last person publicly executed in the United States. But his story did not begin at the gallows, and the familiar version of what happened in Owensboro leaves out some of its most important and troubling details.In Part One of this two-part series, we trace what is known about Bethea's early life in Roanoke, Virginia, before following him to Owensboro during the Great Depression. As a young Black man arriving in a segregated western Kentucky river town with few resources or connections, Bethea faced severely limited opportunities. His early encounters with Owensboro police also placed him on the radar of a small local law-enforcement system long before the case that would make his name known across the country.In 1936, 70-year-old Lischia Rarick Edwards was found dead inside her Owensboro residence. Within days, authorities identified Bethea as their primary suspect and found him hiding near the banks of the Ohio River.This episode examines the evidence collected against him, his arrest, the threat of mob violence and the decision to move him to Louisville for protection. The case moved with extraordinary speed. A special grand jury was assembled, and prosecutors deliberately pursued a charge that made Bethea eligible for a public hanging under Kentucky law. The jury returned its guilty verdict in less than five minutes.Bethea later claimed that he had not understood the charge to which he pleaded guilty. He said the proceedings had been rushed and that he believed he was entering a plea to robbery rather than assault. By then, however, he had already been sentenced to hang.As Owensboro began preparing for an execution expected to attract thousands of spectators, a group of Black attorneys, journalists and civil-rights advocates stepped forward to investigate whether Bethea's constitutional rights had been violated. Their questions remain central to understanding this case: Did Bethea receive meaningful legal representation? Did he understand his plea? Could a fair trial have taken place in Owensboro at that moment? Would more time, a change of venue or a defense that called witnesses have made any difference?Part Two will follow the legal effort to stop the execution, the intense national attention focused on Daviess County Sheriff Florence Thompson, the growing spectacle surrounding the hanging and what actually happened on the morning of August 14, 1936. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, murder, racism, police violence and threatened mob violence. A warning is also provided within the episode before the description of the crime.If you enjoy Kentucky History & Haunts, please follow the show, share the episode with a fellow history lover, and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. Those small actions make a tremendous difference in helping new listeners discover the podcast.Have a Kentucky history story, mystery or haunting you think should be featured? Send your suggestions, questions or feedback to kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.com.Follow Kentucky History & Haunts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyhistoryhauntsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyhistoryhauntsMailing address: 252 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
"Confirmed" Time Travel?

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 28:51


Grab your copy The Book: How to rebuild civilization: https://mdsh.io/roanoketales Get 10% off with promo code ROANOKE10 What if a group of researchers in the 1980s accidentally opened a communication channel across time? One of the strangest pieces of paranormal history ever recorded involves the mysterious Dodleston Messages—a bizarre case where a computer in rural England allegedly began receiving communications from someone living in the 1500s, and later from another individual claiming to exist in the 2100s. In this video we break down the full story, analyze the evidence, and explore the scientific, historical, and speculative explanations behind one of the most unsettling time-communication mysteries ever documented. The Dodleston case began in 1984, when a teacher and his colleagues claimed that a BBC Micro computer started receiving messages from an unknown entity calling himself "Lukas." The messages were written in Middle English, describing life in the 16th century, complete with archaic spelling and references to historical events. Even stranger, the computer reportedly later received transmissions from another entity named "2109," who claimed to be communicating from the 22nd century and warned of catastrophic global events in humanity's future. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! In this episode, we explore whether this was an elaborate hoax, a misunderstood technological anomaly, or something far stranger. Could early computers have accidentally tapped into temporal communication, quantum information leakage, or even something resembling time travel messaging? We'll examine the linguistic evidence behind the messages, the historical accuracy of the 1500s dialect, and the scientific theories that might explain how information could move across time. But the mystery doesn't stop there. The Dodleston Messages connect to broader questions about quantum mechanics, time loops, simulation theory, and the possibility that information can travel through spacetime in ways we don't fully understand. We'll explore how this strange case compares to famous science fiction ideas seen in films, animation, and speculative storytelling—where characters communicate across timelines, dimensions, or parallel worlds. For fans of science explanations, strange internet mysteries, historical anomalies, paranormal cases, and science-fiction lore, this story sits at the intersection of history, physics, technology, and storytelling. We'll break down the evidence, separate myth from fact, and explore the speculative possibilities behind one of the most bizarre computer mysteries ever recorded. Was the Dodleston computer truly communicating with someone from the 1500s and the 2100s, or is this simply one of the most creative hoaxes in early internet history? Let's analyze the lore, examine the science, and see what might really be happening behind the messages. #TimeTravel #UnsolvedMysteries #StrangeHistory #hungrymindsbooks, #thelastbook, #hungryminds, #hungrymindslastbook

YouTube Creators Hub
How to Price Yourself So Brands Actually Pay You More | Spencer Pugh

YouTube Creators Hub

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 37:53


Most creators are told to build an audience first and figure out the money later. Spencer Scott Pugh did the opposite — and it worked. In this episode, the tech reviewer behind Form and Function breaks down how one unpaid smart-ring review turned into $280K in sales for a brand, why he treats his channel as a marketing business instead of a personality play, and how he lands, prices, and negotiates brand deals that actually pay the bills. We get into product-first thumbnails, the pricing "three-package" trick, the brand deal that burned him, beating burnout with a team, and the one question every creator has to answer before anything else works. Honest, tactical, and refreshingly transparent. About Spencer: Spencer Scott Pugh is a Roanoke-based creative and product tech reviewer. He spent ten years in marketing and advertising before going independent to focus on his own brands—Spencer Scott Pugh and the more editorial Form and Function. He's a husband, father of two, and a man of faith who cares about craft, family, and doing good work with good people. Connect With Spencer: YouTube Channel /// Website   What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE!  Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram

Good For You
Ghosting Aliens and RIP Water | GFYP #352

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 45:07


Aliens in Brazil, World Cup Vs Stanley Cups, The End Of Reading Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com 09/11 Fresno, CA - Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/12 Palm Springs, CA - Plaza Theatre 09/18 Buffalo, NY - Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 09/19 Syracuse, NY - Carrier Theater 09/20 Albany, NY - Hart Theatre at the Egg Performing Arts Center 10/02 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre 10/03 Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium 10/09 Wilmington, NC - Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 10/10 Charlotte, NC - Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts 10/23 Boise, ID - The Egyptian Theatre 10/24 Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center 11/06 Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 11/07 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 11/18-11/23 Miami, FL - Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise (Miami to Cozumel) 12/04 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre 12/05 Columbus, OH - Speaker to Ann Davidson Theatre SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! REVOLVE Shop at https://www.revolve.com/WHITNEY and use code WHITNEY for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner ZBiotics Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/WHITNEY and use WHITNEY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. HUEL Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code WHITNEY at https://www.huel.com/WHITNEY. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Booking.com Booking.com makes it easy to book your next trip. Visit https://www.Booking.com to find your perfect stay.

Podcast Association
George & Giles Leading Major Renovation at Lexington

Podcast Association

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 8:13


Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode features the article “George & Giles Leading Major Renovation at Lexington” written by Beck Stanley, Executive Director of the Virginia Turfgrass Council. It’s been more than two decades since Lexington, Virginia woke up to the good fortune of golf holes being crafted into its rolling mountain landscape. That drought is ending with the highly anticipated Lester George/Vinny Giles renovation of Lexington Golf & Country Club, one of Virginia's oldest clubs and certainly among its most beautiful layouts. George is following the iconic Ellis Maples, and the VTC was fortunate enough to visit the site in April to see the progress. George inherits good bones at LGCC, better views than any of his previous Virginia projects, and an intact grounds staff that includes Peter Danaher and Kramer Johnson. The Club will unveil in 2027 a new clubhouse, practice facility, the renovated Maples course, and even a new name – Tribrook Club, an homage to its original farmland roots. Tribrook will land in the realm of George's other notable Virginia projects like Kinloch and Ballyhack, probably right between the two. I italicize these courses because they aren't places. They are works of art, and although the former was better received, there is no question Ballyhack has had a major impact on golf tourism in the Roanoke region at the hands of traveling Dormie Club members hellbent on swiping plastic. This Lexington renovation, on the other hand, is a thoughtful collaboration of resources between the Club and Washington & Lee University, mirroring how this is the first historic George/Giles course renovation collaboration. W & L's men's and women's golf teams succeed in the top tier of Division III. Last year, the men's team had the national player and coach of the year and finished fourth. This year, the men finished sixth, and two players tied for third place. The women finished fourth at the NCAA Division III championship, the best performance in the school's history. I sat down with George, Giles, and Superintendent Peter Danaher to discuss the progress, and how golf in Virginia continues to evolve to meet the needs of a growing, diverse game. At the VTC, we are certainly proud to be a part of that evolution as we continue to represent Virginia golf courses and golf professionals, both public and private, and to fight for the interests of the broader turf industry in the General Assembly. What drew us to Lexington's renovation was its Maples history, George's and Giles' participation, and the chance to witness the shaping and renovation process firsthand in a mountainous terrain. The first thing to notice is the tree removal – more than 2/3rds were removed to make way for higher, longer tee boxes and open up broad mountain vistas, but it also restores the original agricultural look of the property, and as so many legislators and industry outsiders forget, turf is agriculture. Golf courses protect land and natural environments, prevent erosion, and steward water resources in a way no housing or commercial development ever could. George and Giles seem to enjoy the nuts and bolts of renovating golf courses, like a Twain character tricking everyone around into thinking that whitewashing a fence is fun. But in reality and beneath that appearance — and far separated from the benevolent forces making such projects happen — are two committed, serious minds collaborating, yearning for legacy, blending engineering and playability with how young players might see this game fifty, a hundred years from now. Of course, that all comes with making the course fun and playable for all skill levels. The many retiree members of Tribrook will appreciate the attention George and Giles have given to making the course adaptable. “The course will be enjoyable from 7,100 yards all the way down to less than 4,000,” George commented. At almost every turn of our tour, both murmured aloud thoughts on making shots longer, landing areas tighter, pushing both the game and the course to be more. Their shapers and project managers from Aspen Corporation were on hand, furiously cutting bunkers with pickaxes and perfecting mounds and visuals. Their professionalism and obsession with detail did not go unnoticed, down to the inch on distance readings and slopes. Adam Bagwell of Aspen was especially tuned in, completely aware of every little nuance of the project and rapid to answer questions as they arose. Giles, the Lynchburg native who played on four Walker Cup teams, captained a winning squad in 1993, won the U.S. Amateur, British Amateur, U.S. Senior Amateur, and countless other tournaments too many to list, has done as much for the game of golf in Virginia as any one man could in a lifetime. Aside from being the low amateur at the Masters in 1968 and the 1973 U.S. Open, he still had all this time on his hands to accrue a valuable vault of stories, my favorites being those about Alvis Hylton, his instructor and head pro at Boonsboro Country Club who he claims, “could always fix my swing.” Hylton went from a worker on the N&W Railroad to golf professional following an accident that injured permanently his left arm, an unlikely sequence of events that led him to Vinny. Figures like Hylton may now be forgotten to most, but we would all be wise to remember him. As we traveled over the raw earth, George immediately took us to the new 6th green. It's a short par 3 with a 30-yard deep tee box, offering wide latitude for staff to set the hole up for competition. George began instructing his Aspen crew to fix minor details on the visual, the barely visible bunker line to the left of the green reminiscent of Seth Raynor's style. “The new sixth hole was created to make room for the new practice facility. It gave us this great opportunity to build a Raynor/McDonald template hole known as a Biarritz. The par 3 is surrounded on both sides by trench bunkers, with an amazing horizon view and swale in the center. The green is seventy paces deep,” George told us. “We have to serve everyone with this design. That means a new look, a new excitement for past, present, and future members. Our changes have done that.” The sun began to set on our visit, and we wrapped up our tour of the grounds before I took the long walk back to where I had parked, by the old clubhouse at the back of a small neighborhood just outside of town. There was a kid in his front yard chipping balls into a small net, and a few had trickled down the road into the asphalt. I walked them back up the hill and asked him what he loved about golf. “It's the best game there is,” he said. “And when I get older, I'm going to play at Washington and Lee.” More info on the Architect: Lester George incorporates his creativity and passion for the game of golf in every golf course design. The blending of his terrain reading ability and his lively interest in the history of golf enables him to visualize imaginative course designs. With over 35 years' experience in the design, renovation and restoration of numerous golf courses throughout the United States and Japan, Lester has been established as a leading golf course architect. Serving as a design coordinator for Golf Services International, Lester worked with other golf course architects studying the intricacies of course design. During this time, he co-founded Virginia Golf Development. Then, in 1991, Lester opened his own firm, Colonial Golf Design, Inc., which has evolved into George Golf Design, Inc. Stanley serves as Executive Director of the Virginia Turfgrass Council. He can be reached via cell at 540-871-9001. You have been listening to The Turf Zone Podcast. Follow The Turf Zone on X, Facebook and LinkedIn for all things turfgrass, featuring podcasts, magazines, events and more. The post George & Giles Leading Major Renovation at Lexington appeared first on The Turf Zone.

VPM Daily Newscast
7/17/26 - Dominion merger filings start 6-month clock on regulatory review

VPM Daily Newscast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 4:54


More on VPM.org:  NextEra–Dominion merger filings start 6-month clock on regulatory review  Mending a torn safety net: an investigation into Nelson County social services    Other links:  Report finds ‘substantial disparities' in Virginia Beach contracts with minority-owned businesses (Virginian-Pilot)*  How a Roanoke school's new playground is neurodevelopmentally inclusive (Roanoke Times)*  House committee questions Va. prosecutor in closed-door deposition (Washington Post)*  About time? Richmonders weigh-in on possible permanent daylight saving time (WTVR)  GOP Senate hopefuls face long odds in race to challenge Mark Warner (Virginia Mercury)  Mending a torn safety net: lagging salaries, lapsed communication at Nelson DSS (WMRA)  Mending a torn safety net: systemic challenges in social services (WMRA)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

The Last Shot Podcast
THE TOWN THAT TAKES — Croatoan: Inside The Town That Takes

The Last Shot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 7:52


On this episode of The Last Shot Podcast, we sit down with writer/director/star Britt Bankhead and actress/co-producer Grace Patterson to talk about THE TOWN THAT TAKES — a supernatural horror thriller inspired by one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and the single haunting word left behind — CROATOAN.Britt and Grace break down how they turned centuries of American folklore — Skinwalker and Wendigo mythology — and Southern Gothic atmosphere into one of the standout indie horror releases of the summer, why practical effects still matter to them, and what it's like building a film (and a life) together as creative partners.THE TOWN THAT TAKES, from Atlas Distribution, is now playing in select theaters across the top 20 North American markets.

Dirt Sheet Radio: a Wrestling podcast
Hangman Returns to AEW | Shota Umino Pulled Out of G1 | Seth Rollins Gets Cooked | Goodbye Keith Lee

Dirt Sheet Radio: a Wrestling podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 188:32


Welcome back to a brand new episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Jon, Nick and Greg are back to break down an absolutely monumental week in professional wrestling. This week we're joined by our guest Mack! Here is everything on the card for today's show: Hangman Page's Bizarre Return: Discussing "Hangman" Adam Page's unexpected return at AEW Collision in Roanoke, Virginia, where he confirmed he won't be challenging for the AEW World Title and teased a completely new direction. Seth Rollins' Promo Struggles: Analyzing Seth Rollins' recent promo face-off problems against Roman Reigns and LA Knight as they build toward their massive World Heavyweight Championship clash at SummerSlam 2026. 2026 Men's CMLL Grand Prix Field: The international field is completely revealed for the August 7th event at Arena México MJF's Hiatus: Looking into Maxwell Jacob Friedman taking time off of television following his recent championship loss. Shota Umino Pulled: Breaking down the devastating news that Shota Umino has been pulled from the NJPW G1 Climax 36 tournament due to a concussion. Keith Lee Retires?: Exploring the rumors and speculation that the former NXT and AEW star may have officially retired from in-ring competition. AEW Sues Ring Productions: Detailing AEW's lawsuit against the production company behind the Queen of the Ring film over $105,000 in unpaid sponsorship fees. WWE Partners with ReelShort: Discussing WWE's new strategic partnership with the vertical streaming platform to produce microdramas starring WWE talent. Big Cass Returns: Big Cass making his way back to the WWE Baron Corbin Returns: Baron Corbin makes his return to the WWE. The Rock's Hollywood Draw: Debating if Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is still a reliable box office draw after Moana underperformed financially.

Behind The Lens
BEHIND THE LENS #529: Featuring Britt Bankhead

Behind The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 65:46


A new filmmaker for you today on BEHIND THE LENS! BRITT BANKHEAD – director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor joins me talking about his narrative feature directorial debut, THE TOWN THAT TAKES. How many of you remember some of your elementary school lessons about the early settlers of the colonies? I know I do, and so does Britt, and he is bringing us an interesting and entertaining film that blends the legend of CROATOAN with a present-day mystery-horror film that focuses on those 115 settlers in Roanoke, Virginia, who went missing in the 1500s. Inspired by CROATOAN, the only clue left behind following the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the film transforms one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries into a chilling blend of Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, a whodunnit, and supernatural terror, and lots of old-school action. For generations, historians, researchers, authors, and paranormal enthusiasts have searched for answers surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists. Science and documents have shown what theoretically happened, but with no definitive explanation ever discovered, the event remains one of the most debated mysteries in American history. The only clue left behind was a single word in Algonquin: CROATOAN. The official synopsis for THE TOWN THAT TAKES is that this is the story of Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran living alone in Georgia, who travels to North Carolina following the sudden death of his ex-wife. After the funeral, he brings his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, home with him in hopes of rebuilding their fractured relationship. Directed by Britt Bankhead, and written by Bankhead and Jon Blaze, THE TOWN THAT TAKES stars Bankhead as Dean Richardson, Miles Mussenden and Grace Patterson as Detectives O'Shea and St. Claire, respectively, Nico Tirozzi as young Wyatt (and he is fantastic), and Mike Markoff as Officer Adams. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Behind The Lens
BEHIND THE LENS #528: Featuring Britt Bankhead

Behind The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 65:45


A new filmmaker for you today on BEHIND THE LENS! BRITT BANKHEAD – director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor joins me talking about his narrative feature directorial debut, THE TOWN THAT TAKES. How many of you remember some of your elementary school lessons about the early settlers of the colonies? I know I do, and so does Britt, and he is bringing us an interesting and entertaining film that blends the legend of CROATOAN with a present-day mystery-horror film that focuses on those 115 settlers in Roanoke, Virginia, who went missing in the 1500s. Inspired by CROATOAN, the only clue left behind following the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the film transforms one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries into a chilling blend of Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, a whodunnit, and supernatural terror, and lots of old-school action. For generations, historians, researchers, authors, and paranormal enthusiasts have searched for answers surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists. Science and documents have shown what theoretically happened, but with no definitive explanation ever discovered, the event remains one of the most debated mysteries in American history. The only clue left behind was a single word in Algonquin: CROATOAN. The official synopsis for THE TOWN THAT TAKES is that this is the story of Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran living alone in Georgia, who travels to North Carolina following the sudden death of his ex-wife. After the funeral, he brings his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, home with him in hopes of rebuilding their fractured relationship. Directed by Britt Bankhead, and written by Bankhead and Jon Blaze, THE TOWN THAT TAKES stars Bankhead as Dean Richardson, Miles Mussenden and Grace Patterson as Detectives O'Shea and St. Claire, respectively, Nico Tirozzi as young Wyatt (and he is fantastic), and Mike Markoff as Officer Adams. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

The Path Went Chilly
Rae Ann Mossor Patreon Summer Sampler

The Path Went Chilly

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 50:37 Transcription Available


Welcome to our yearly Patreon Summer Sampler where we pull episodes from the archives to allow you to sample the content you can expect from us weekly over there. We hope you enjoy:February 4, 1986. Roanoke, Virginia. 21-year old Rae Ann Mossor is found dead on the street outside her estranged boyfriend's house with a shotgun wound to the chest. The shotgun is lying on the trunk of a nearby parked car and according to her boyfriend, Rae Ann had implied she would kill herself if he did not reconcile their relationship and he said he heard the fatal gunshot shortly after she left his residence. While Rae Ann's death is officially ruled to be a suicide, her parents discover some suspicious discrepancies to make them believe she was murdered.patreon.com/julesandashleypatreon.com/thetrailwentcold

On Screen & Beyond
OSB 792 Britt Bankhead & Grace Patterson "The Town That Takes"

On Screen & Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 30:50


Episode 792 of On Screen & Beyond takes us into the film, The Town That Takes" with director/co-writer/co-star Britt Bankhead and executive producer/co-star Grace Patterson. Inspired by the legend of the Lost Colony of Roanoke wit a modern twist, they take us on their journey of filmaking.

Without Your Head
The Town That Takes - new horror film - Britt Bankhead & Grace Patterson interview with Nasty Neal

Without Your Head

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 14:42


Join Without Your Head host Nasty Neal for an in-depth conversation with Britt Bankhead and Grace Patterson, the stars and filmmakers behind the new indie horror film The Town That Takes.We discuss:The inspiration behind the filmThe real legend of Roanoke and Croatoan Bringing the story and characters to lifeIndependent filmmaking challenges and triumphsHorror influences and favorite genre filmsBehind-the-scenes stories from productionWhat's coming next from Britt and GraceIf you love independent horror, psychological suspense, and discovering the next generation of genre filmmakers, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share the interview!

Grip Locked - Foundation Disc Golf
PDGA Banning Jump Putts? Insane Gannon Stat and Eveliina Dominance

Grip Locked - Foundation Disc Golf

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 81:48


Get your free financial caddy book and scorecard: https://www.farflungchange.com/ An A-Tier is coming to Roanoke! https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/The_Appalachia_Open_DGMT_2026 Hunter, Trevor, Konner, and Silas keep you up to date on everything going on in disc golf! Subscribe ► https://youtube.com/@GripLocked?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the Store: http://foundationdiscs.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/foundationdiscgolf Foundation Disc Golf: http://youtube.com/foundationdiscgolf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

West Virginia Morning
A Look At Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux's Impact, This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026


This week, Inside Appalachia discusses the influence and contributions of Oscar Micheaux, an African American filmmaker who lived in Virginia in the 1920s. Mason Adams speaks with Roanoke historian Jordan Bell about Micheaux's life and career. The post A Look At Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux's Impact, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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Beats, Brews & Buddies
Area 581 | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S5 EP5

Beats, Brews & Buddies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 59:16


AREA 581 is a professional band from Roanoke, Virginia serving live shows consisting of new and classic rock hits from the 60's through today.Our five members have decades of experience and love to perform musical rock favorites you probably have never seen live.

Not Just the Tudors
Jamestown: From Colony to Cannibalism

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 56:39


**This episode contains graphic explorations of starvation and cannibalism**What happens when a colony reaches the edge of survival?In this third episode leading up to the 250th anniversary of American independence,Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr Rachel Winchcombe examine the so-called Starving Time of 1609-1610, when Jamestown settlers faced famine, desperation and cannibalism. Together they reveal the complex human story behind early colonial America's most infamous crisis.MORERaleigh and the Lost Colony of RoanokeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyTrading British Brides for American TobaccoListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Just the Tudors
Pocahontas & the Virginian Venture

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 57:58


How did the Stuarts turn fragile American outposts into an empire? How did English settlers, Native peoples - including Pocahontas - and London investors shape 17th-century Virginia, and why do these early colonial encounters still matter as the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches?Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined again by Distinguished Professor Peter C. Mancall to discuss Stuart America, the Virginia Company and the founding of Jamestown.MOREElizabethans in AmericaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyRaleigh and the Lost Colony of RoanokeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week plus ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Altar Fellowship
What God Started - Jon Back

The Altar Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 62:23 Transcription Available


Students came back from summer camp with more than memories—they came back changed. Over 80% shared that they encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time, and what started as a week of games and late nights ended with spontaneous worship, healings, and teenagers ministering to each other and to the adults around them. What God started in Roanoke, He wants to continue here.Support the show

Not Just the Tudors
Elizabethans in America

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 59:07


How did two Indigenous men help shape Elizabethan England's dreams of empire? What do these early encounters tell us about the contested beginnings of colonial America?In the 1580s, English explorers ventured west in search of land, influence and advantage. But this was not an inevitable march toward empire.As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Distinguished Professor Peter C. Mancall explore a story of uncertainty, encounter and conflict.MORE:Raleigh and the Lost Colony of RoanokeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyFrancis Drake's Discovery of West Coast AmericaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg
Episode 304: Orloj – The Prague Astronomical Clock

Blue Peg, Pink Peg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 164:08


Reviews of Zombicide: Dead Men Tales and Pagan: Fate of Roanoke and so much more. All the pegs deep dive Orloj. Game discussion starts at {00:49:17}. Thank you to our sponsors: Grand Gamers Guild and Eagle Gryphon Games The post Episode 304: Orloj – The Prague Astronomical Clock appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
No answer in 400 YEARS

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 24:59


For over a century, mysterious glowing orbs have appeared over the forests of North Carolina — lights that move with intelligence, defy scientific explanation, and leave witnesses questioning reality itself. The Brown Mountain Lights are one of America's most famous unsolved paranormal phenomena, but what are they really? In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights, exploring the documented sightings, historical accounts, scientific investigations, and the strange lore surrounding these unexplained glowing spheres. Are these lights natural atmospheric phenomena, plasma formations, or something far more disturbing hiding in the wilderness? We break down the history of sightings dating back to early Native American legends, Civil War reports, and modern eyewitness encounters describing floating lights, intelligent movement patterns, and eerie behaviors that challenge conventional physics. Through detailed analysis, we examine geological explanations, piezoelectric effects, swamp gas theories, ball lightning, and tectonic stress luminescence — while also exploring the possibility of unknown natural processes or unexplained entities. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! This video explores the science behind unexplained lights, atmospheric anomalies, electromagnetic phenomena, and environmental conditions that could create luminous orbs. We also examine speculation involving interdimensional activity, paranormal entities, cryptid connections, and hidden government experiments. Could the Brown Mountain Lights represent a natural process science has yet to fully understand, or do they point toward something beyond current human knowledge? We analyze eyewitness testimony, photographic evidence, and research conducted by the United States Geological Survey and other investigators who attempted to explain the phenomenon. Why do the lights appear in specific locations? Why do they seem to react to observers? And why has no definitive explanation been confirmed despite decades of study? If you enjoy deep dives into unexplained mysteries, paranormal phenomena, cryptids, supernatural encounters, and scientific speculation, this Roanoke Tales investigation explores the evidence, theories, and lore surrounding one of the most famous unexplained events in American history. From atmospheric physics to folklore, from scientific theory to unsettling speculation, we uncover what might truly be happening on Brown Mountain — and why the lights continue to appear. Some mysteries refuse to stay buried. #BrownMountainLights #ParanormalMystery #UnexplainedPhenomena

Quite Frankly
The Lost Colony of Roanoke & Ireland Uproar | Scott Dawson 6/10/26

Quite Frankly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 115:56


Scott Dawson is a historian and an author whose research has produced riveting work debunking the myth of the Lost Colony of Roanoke...was it actually lost? We are going to go back 400 years to pick apart a story we all heard in school in one form or another as it is one of the lynchpins of early American history. In the second half we'll turn our gaze to the anger that is being violently expressed in the streets of Belfast. Is it a righteous anger? And what could possibly come of it? Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic 15% OFF w/ code JUNE: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Every purchase enters you into this month's HUGE Product RAFFLE! E-Mail me for FREE SAMPLES of KB or Farmalogical Bone Broth! Sponsor Monthly for VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Quite Frankly Amazon Storefront: https://amazon.com/shop/quitefranklyofficial Official Coffee & Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Gold & Silver: https://quitefrankly.gold Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Tip in Crypto: BTC: bc1q97w5aazjf7pjjl50n42kdmj9pqyn5zndwh3lng XRP: rnES2vQV6d2jLpavzf7y97XD4AfK1MjePu Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/xPu7YEXXRY Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/quitefranklylive Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yk4yfdsa iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales
REAL Cryptid Evidence

Real Horror With Roanoke Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 25:36


What happens when a routine drive turns into a nightmare encounter with something that doesn't look human? In this deep dive, we examine the chilling North Carolina report of a so-called Pale Crawler — a humanoid cryptid described as hairless, elongated, and disturbingly agile — that allegedly leapt into a man's truck. This episode explores the encounter in detail, breaking down eyewitness testimony, behavioral patterns, and the growing body of lore surrounding Pale Crawlers and similar humanoid sightings across the United States. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! We analyze what witnesses claim to see when encountering these entities: pale skin stretched over thin limbs, unnatural joint articulation, reflective eyes, and movement patterns that blur the line between animal and human biomechanics. Could this be misidentification, psychological stress, or folklore manifesting in modern storytelling? Or does the Pale Crawler represent a recurring archetype appearing in regional cryptid lore? This video explores the North Carolina incident step-by-step — what was reported, environmental context, witness reaction, and how the encounter compares to other crawler sightings nationwide. We discuss patterns found in humanoid cryptid reports: roadside encounters, vehicle proximity behavior, sudden bursts of speed, and fear responses triggered in witnesses. From a speculative biology perspective, we consider how such a creature would need to function anatomically to move the way observers describe — joint structure, muscle leverage, night vision adaptations, and energy efficiency. We also dive into folklore parallels, examining how crawler-like beings appear in regional myths and modern internet cryptid culture. Are these creatures part of a shared psychological narrative, or something stranger? By connecting eyewitness testimony, environmental factors, and speculative science, we explore how stories like this persist — and why they grip the imagination. Whether you view the Pale Crawler as a cryptid, modern folklore, or psychological phenomenon, this breakdown offers a grounded but open-minded look at one of the more unsettling roadside encounter stories circulating today. Expect lore discussion, speculative biology, and narrative analysis — all presented in a style that balances curiosity with skepticism. #PaleCrawler #CryptidEncounter #NorthCarolina

The Articulate Fly
S8, Ep 40: Chasing Fish and Seasons: Josh Trammell's Guiding Adventures

The Articulate Fly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 36:39 Transcription Available


Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash sits down with Josh Trammell, Head Guide at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, for a candid look at what it takes to build and sustain a full-time, four-season guide career. Josh covers the Ohio multi-species fishing calendar — smallmouth bass, northern pike, steelhead and carp — along with seasonal guiding in Alaska and destination schools targeting musky and trophy trout.Josh traces his path from catching his first steelhead at age 11 on Elk Creek with Tim Hess — a swung fly — through early years shadowing the Steelhead Alley Outfitters crew of Greg Senyo, Nate Miller and Patrick Robinson, to becoming Head Guide at Mad River Outfitters and a seasonal guide at Naknek River Camp near King Salmon, Alaska. His guide year spans Ohio smallmouth through multiple simultaneous seasonal windows on Lake Erie tributaries and inland rivers, northern pike during their late-winter pre-spawn, steelhead from November through freeze-up and summer Pacific salmon guiding in Alaska. Josh also discusses the January musky school he co-runs with Blane Chocklett and Virginia Trophy Guides in Roanoke, Virginia, spring trout trips to the White River in Arkansas and his growing enthusiasm for carp on the fly. Throughout, he shares practical, unvarnished advice for aspiring full-time guides on the financial realities, logistics and genuine passion required to make it work year-round.Key TakeawaysHow a young angler can break into guide work at reduced financial risk by starting early, staying local and leveraging mentor relationships before major life expenses accumulate.Why the four-season model — cycling through Ohio smallmouth, pike, steelhead, Alaska salmon and destination schools — insulates full-time guides from unpredictable weather far better than single-species operations.When Ohio smallmouth become the most technically versatile species to guide, spanning crayfish dead-drifts, big early-season streamers, scaled-down baitfish imitations and topwater presentations across multiple seasonal phases.Why calibrating each guide day to the individual client's skill level and genuine expectations — rather than chasing personal hero shots — is the real key to repeat business and a sustainable career.How carp on the fly delivers a saltwater-style sight-fishing experience on Ohio freshwater, with few presentations per day and a high premium on reading fish behavior before ever picking up the rod.Why partnering with a full-service fly shop like Mad River Outfitters gives clients a reliable gear and knowledge resource and meaningfully reduces administrative pressure on the guide.Techniques & Gear CoveredJosh guides across a wide technique spectrum that shifts with species and season. Ohio smallmouth receive dead-drifted crayfish patterns in low, clear conditions; big early-season streamers in high or stained water; scaled-down slim-profile baitfish imitations as flows drop through summer; and topwater presentations during the warmest stretches of the year. Steelhead on Steelhead Alley are targeted on both swung flies and indicator rigs, while northern pike receive focused attention during their January and February pre-spawn window — when Ohio weather cooperates. Carp fishing is an increasingly important part of Josh's warm-weather program, using a methodical visual approach borrowed directly from saltwater fly fishing: reading feeding behavior, waiting for clean shot opportunities and presenting deliberately to individual fish, often making no more than 10 to 15 casts in a full day. The annual musky school he leads with Blane Chocklett in Roanoke, Virginia, pairs a one-day tactical masterclass in predator fly techniques with four days of fishing on the water through Virginia Trophy Guides.Locations & SpeciesJosh's Ohio guiding program covers Lake Erie tributaries and inland rivers in northeastern Ohio, targeting steelhead through the November to freeze-up window and northern pike during the late-winter pre-spawn period. Ohio's multi-phase smallmouth calendar — with pre-spawn, spawning and post-spawn fish available simultaneously across different tributaries in mid-spring — gives Josh an unusually diverse season that stretches from spring through early fall. Carp are pursued on Ohio's clearer flatwater fisheries using visual sight-fishing methods, providing a reliable warm-weather alternative when smallmouth and pike waters run high and off-color. For destination work, Josh guides Pacific salmon at Naknek River Camp on the drainage near King Salmon, Alaska through summer; pursues musky with Virginia Trophy Guides on rivers outside Roanoke each January; and leads spring trout trips targeting caddis and sulphur hatches on the White River near Flippin and Cotter, Arkansas.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredHow do you break into a full-time fly fishing guide career?Josh emphasizes starting young when bills and financial obligations are minimal — shadowing established guides on both working trips and fun-fishing days, learning how programs are structured and how to rig for different conditions. Building genuine relationships within a regional guide community, as Josh did with the Steelhead Alley Outfitters crew, opens the doors to early opportunities. He cautions that anyone entering the guide game with significant financial obligations should plan carefully around Mother Nature's ability to cancel trips and budget realistically for the shoulder seasons.What does a full four-season guide year look like in Ohio?Starting in mid-spring, Josh runs Ohio smallmouth across multiple simultaneous seasonal windows on Lake Erie tributaries and inland rivers, alongside pike fishing that extends through warm weather. He transitions to Alaska for Pacific salmon guiding through early October, returns for a brief Ohio window before steelhead season opens in November and then runs Steelhead Alley through December freeze-up. Winter brings the annual musky school in Roanoke, Virginia with Blane Chocklett; spring opens destination trout trips on the White River in Arkansas; and carp provide a flexible alternative when other fisheries are unfishable.Why are Ohio smallmouth such a compelling guide species?Unlike steelhead, which Josh describes as largely limited to swung or indicator-presented flies, Ohio smallmouth accommodate a wide range of techniques across multiple seasonal phases — from large early-season streamers in blown-out water to crayfish patterns in low, clear conditions to topwater presentations on summer flows. That tactical variety keeps guides and clients engaged across a far longer window than most single-species programs allow. The overlapping seasonal stages across different river systems also mean a thoughtful guide can almost always find smallmouth in a fishable phase somewhere in the region.What is the key to being a successful fishing guide?Josh argues that the most important skill is calibrating each day to the individual client's actual skill level and genuine expectations — not the guide's own benchmark for a good outing. A beginner who lands several smallmouth while mastering a 30- to 40-foot cast has had an excellent day by their measure, which may look very different from a guide's definition of success. Open communication between guide and client about what they actually want from the day smooths out the experience and builds the kind of relationship that generates return bookings.How does carp fishing on the fly compare to other species in Josh's program?Josh describes carp as the closest freshwater equivalent to saltwater sight fishing available in Ohio — standing, hunting, watching and waiting before making deliberate presentations to individual fish rather than covering water. On a productive day with 10 shots at fish, he may cast only 10 to 15 times total, making each presentation count. High-water years that push smallmouth and pike fisheries off-color or out of shape have accelerated his carp development, and he now relies on it as a consistent warm-weather alternative when other species aren't cooperating.SponsorsThanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use ARTFLY20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.Related ContentS6, Ep 97: Fly Fishing Wisdom and Industry Pet Peeves with Greg SenyoS7, Ep 40: Exploring the Carp Game: Techniques and Tales with Corey Haselhuhn of Schultz OutfittersS8, Ep 22: From The Chocklett Factory: Blane Chocklett on Community, Conservation and New Fly ReleasesS8, Ep 24: From Tattoo to Trout: Aaron Chine's Dual Passion for Art and Steelhead...

Mile Higher Podcast
392: Vanished From The Map: Roanoke, Hell Town, And A Town On Fire

Mile Higher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 76:03


RocketMoney: Give your finances the support they need at https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher and start saving!CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0jvtwa9v #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.AuraFrames: The perfect gift https://auraframes.com/milehigher to save $25 on a Carver Mat frame! Use code MILEHIGHER at checkout!Armra: Nature's gold standard https://armra.com/milehigher OR use code MILEHIGHER at checkout for 30% OFF your first subscription!Nanit Baby Monitors: Mother's Day is here! https://nanit.com and use our code MILEHIGHER for 20% OFF and a FREE travel case!Intro 0:00The Lost Colony of Roanoke 4:23Burning Town of Centralia, Pennsylvania 23:58Hell on Earth? 33:40Monsters on Montauk? 50:41A Whole Town Vanishes in Kansas 54:19Did Doveland Exist? 1:00:12The Many Ghost Towns of Colorado 1:11:33Final Thoughts & Outro 1:13:06Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/Gkwcn9DYThe creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.