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It's time to head west for the Mountaineer basketball team. WVU opens a two-game road swing Wednesday at Arizona State before meeting No. 1 Arizona on Saturday afternoon. Coach Ross Hodge's squad carries momentum into the week following Saturday's victory over Colorado. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the win over the Buffaloes and preview Wednesday night's matchup with the Wildcats. Hoppy delivers his Obvious Observations, and listener questions and comments round out the show with Textual Healing.

Alexandra Naughton is the editor in chief of Be About It Press. She is the founder of Bring a Blanket Reading Series and the alternative to AWP mini-festival, A Writers Party. Her latest collection, Sick of Being Inside Myself, was published by House of Vlad in 2025. She writes Talk About It on Substack.

It's early in the Big 12 season, but one truth is already clear: protecting your homecourt is non-negotiable. On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers look to stay perfect at home when they host the Colorado Buffaloes—it's the Buffaloes' first-ever appearance inside Hope Coliseum. WVU needs the win after a road loss at Houston and with a challenging two-game trip to Arizona looming. In this episode, the “Guys” recap the loss to the Cougars and preview Saturday's matchup with Colorado. Hoppy delivers his Obvious Observations, and listener questions and comments wrap up the show on Textual Healing. The crew returns Monday with a full recap of the weekend's action.

It was a memorable weekend for both West Virginia basketball teams.The WVU men delivered a double-digit victory over No. 22 Kansas, while the West Virginia women earned an impressive road win by knocking off No. 11 Iowa State in Ames.In this episode, the “Guys” look back at the weekend's results. What went right in West Virginia's win over the Jayhawks—and what does it mean moving forward?The crew also previews Tuesday night's challenge at nationally ranked Houston. The No. 7 Cougars enter the game 15–1 overall and 3–1 in Big 12 play.Listener questions and comments wrap up the episode with Textual Healing.

Lake Markham is a writer and photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. His work is rooted in the intersection of art and philosophy, and has appeared in ExPat Press, Zero Readers, and The Philosopher's Meme. Lo Siento, Lake's first full-length novel, was published with Apocalypse Confidential in October 2025.

A significant opportunity awaits the Mountaineer basketball team Saturday afternoon. West Virginia hosts the Kansas Jayhawks inside Hope Coliseum, with a chance to secure its first victory over a nationally ranked opponent this season—and a third straight win over Kansas. While the names on the jerseys may be familiar, the rosters are not. Both teams have been almost entirely rebuilt since last season's meeting, with just one player—Kansas forward Flory Bidunga—appearing in that game. In this episode, the “Guys” preview the matchup with the Jayhawks, review Tuesday's important win over Cincinnati, and discuss what has changed—and what still matters—when these programs meet. Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.

 It may be only the second Big 12 game of the season, but Tuesday night's matchup between West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bearcats inside Hope Coliseum carries real weight. With games against Kansas and Houston looming, the Mountaineers need a win over the Bearcats to stabilize the early conference slate and build momentum. In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into what went wrong at Iowa State, preview the matchup with Cincinnati, and explain where adjustments must be made. The crew also discusses the latest football transfer portal movement and what it means for WVU moving forward. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show on Textual Healing.

Mike Corrao is the author of numerous works including the novels, Gut Text (11:11 Press) and Rituals Performed in the Absence of Ganymede (11:11 Press); the poetry collections, The Persimmon is an Event (Broken Sleep Books) and Under Reef (Onomatopee Projects); the plays Smut-Maker (Inside the Castle) and Cephalonegativity (Apocalypse Party); and the essay collection, Surface Studies (Action Books). His work blends writing and book design to explore themes of autonomy, climate anxiety, and anti-capitalism. His latest book, Being Towards Death, is out now from Crop Circle Press. As an artist and designer, his work has been featured in the catalogs of publishers like Fonograf Editions, Milkweed Editions, 11:11 Press, Apocalypse Party, Inside the Castle, and more.

The dress rehearsals are over for the Mountaineer basketball team. West Virginia opens its 14th season of Big 12 Conference play Friday night on the road against No. 3 Iowa State. The undefeated Cyclones represent one of three nationally ranked opponents WVU will face in its first four league games, making the opening stretch of conference play as demanding as any in the country. In this episode, the “Guys” dig deep into what makes Iowa State so difficult to play, examine the early contours of the Big 12 race, and share thoughts on the return of veteran offensive line coach Rick Trickett. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show on Textual Healing.

Mike Corrao is the author of numerous works including the novels, Gut Text (11:11 Press) and Rituals Performed in the Absence of Ganymede (11:11 Press); the poetry collections, The Persimmon is an Event (Broken Sleep Books) and Under Reef (Onomatopee Projects); the plays Smut-Maker (Inside the Castle) and Cephalonegativity (Apocalypse Party); and the essay collection, Surface Studies (Action Books). His work blends writing and book design to explore themes of autonomy, climate anxiety, and anti-capitalism. His latest book, Being Towards Death, is out now from Crop Circle Press. As an artist and designer, his work has been featured in the catalogs of publishers like Fonograf Editions, Milkweed Editions, 11:11 Press, Apocalypse Party, Inside the Castle, and more.

Sam Berman is a writer living in Boise, Idaho. His work has been featured in X R-A-Y, Forever Magazine and Maudlin House.

The Mountaineer basketball team has entered the most unusual stretch of its season. West Virginia will play just one game over a 19-day span, with Monday's home matchup against Mississippi Valley State serving as the final tune-up before Big 12 play tips off January 2 against No. 4 Iowa State. With practice time outweighing game minutes, execution, rhythm, and rotation decisions take center stage. In this episode, the “Guys” break down what matters most in Monday's game, examine how this extended pause can work to WVU's advantage, and turn their attention to the latest developments in Mountaineer football recruiting. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show on Textual Healing.                                                                                                                                      

Disappointing. It's the word that best describes West Virginia's double-overtime, 89–88 loss to Ohio State last Saturday. Despite facing a 16-point second-half deficit, the Buckeyes rallied to force overtime—and eventually escape with the win. So now what for the Mountaineers? In this episode, the “Guys” break down the game possession by possession, detailing what worked, what didn't, and what must improve moving forward. The crew also pays tribute to WVU Hall of Fame member Garrett Ford, who passed away on Sunday. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with Textual Healing.

Krystle Ratticus was born in Denver, Colorado, and raised on the rural border of Iowa and Missouri before running away to Chicago as a teenager. There, she found her voice in the raw pulse of local zine culture and DIY publishing. Her writing channels the dramatic undercurrents of the working class, shaped by years spent in kitchens, funeral parlors, and outsider circles. With a dark sense of humor and sharp eye for detail, Krystle weaves together tales of latchkey childhoods, rock'n'roll hillbillies, and the lonely, electric tension of being othered—even by other outsiders. Website: alexalexherehere.com

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Krystle Ratticus was born in Denver, Colorado, and raised on the rural border of Iowa and Missouri before running away to Chicago as a teenager. There, she found her voice in the raw pulse of local zine culture and DIY publishing. Her writing channels the dramatic undercurrents of the working class, shaped by years spent in kitchens, funeral parlors, and outsider circles. With a dark sense of humor and sharp eye for detail, Krystle weaves together tales of latchkey childhoods, rock'n'roll hillbillies, and the lonely, electric tension of being othered—even by other outsiders. Website: https://weirdodujour.com/****

It's a pivotal week for both Mountaineer football and basketball.On Wednesday, Coach Rich Rodriguez begins signing his first true recruiting class, marking a major milestone in his program rebuild. Meanwhile, WVU basketball gears up for a two-game stretch highlighted by a Power 4 showdown with Wake ForestIn this episode, the “Guys” deliver their post-mortem on Saturday's regular-season finale against Texas Tech and break down Sunday's win over Mercyhurst.Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.

Alex Moreno's work explores emotional processes through surrealism, visceral interiority, and synesthetic play. Sticky Time (Sunflower Station Press) is her debut poetry book. You can also find her writing in Spectra Poets, Lit Angels, and Dream Boy Book Club. She earned a BA from Bowdoin College, eats 1-2 apples a day, and really likes it.  Website: alexalexherehere.com

A recent, landmark study of current and future rabbis was met simultaneously with celebration, skepticism, and concern by groups across the Jewish community. The survey by Atra – Center for Rabbinic Innovation, indicated significant upward trends in rabbis choosing community positions rather than leading congregations from the pulpit, rabbinical students who identify as LGBTQ+ (51 percent), and the number of students receiving rabbinic ordination from  nondenominational schools. The statistics have garnered their share of skepticism and criticism, namely that they under represent Modern Orthodox rabbinical students and that they do not include traditional Orthodox and Haredi populations. But even with those caveats, some community leaders worry that these trends indicate a non-Orthodox rabbinate whose demographics are significantly different than the lay populations they hope to serve, and who may have more difficulty than their predecessors in building relationships with mainstream Jewish community organizations. Our hosts - 3 rabbis and not a pulpit between them - discuss how the study matches up with their own observations and what it means for the future of the Jewish community. They also chat about the recent brouhaha within the Jewish community about an upcoming exhibit at Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and a spate of Jewish Canadian organisations recently losing their charitable status. And of course, some Textual Healing to ease our listeners into Shabbat Parshat Vayetzei. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Not in Heaven (Not sure how? Click here )

Alex Moreno's work explores emotional processes through surrealism, visceral interiority, and synesthetic play. Sticky Time (Sunflower Station Press) is her debut poetry book. You can also find her writing in Spectra Poets, Lit Angels, and Dream Boy Book Club. She earned a BA from Bowdoin College, eats 1-2 apples a day, and really likes it.  Website: alexalexherehere.com

West Virginia has handled its business at home — now it's time to see how the Mountaineers travel. After opening the season with five straight wins inside Hope Coliseum, WVU heads south to Charleston, South Carolina, for its first true test away from Morgantown. Ross Hodge's undefeated squad meets Clemson on Friday, with either Georgia or Xavier waiting next. It's a pivotal early-season checkpoint as the Mountaineers gear up for the grind of Big 12 play. In this episode, the “Guys” break down Monday's win over Lafayette and dive into the matchup with Clemson. They also examine the impact of standout football recruit Kevin Brown's commitment to WVU. Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.

West Virginia traveled more than two thousand miles to face Arizona State, but Saturday's outcome came down to inches.The Mountaineers' struggles in critical fourth-and-short moments proved costly, opening the door for the Sun Devils to escape with the win.In this episode, the “Guys” unpack the disappointment in the desert and shine a well-deserved spotlight on the WVU women's basketball team after its unprecedented—and emphatic—victory over No. 15 Duke.Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing. 

Daniel W. Wright is a poet, editor, and fiction writer. Wright is the author of poetry chapbook Gods of a Former World (Crying Heart Press, 2025), the full-length poetry collection The Unheard Music (Kung Fu Treachery, 2025), and the novel Call Center (Back of the Class, 2024). He is also the author of four other full-length collections of poetry, five poetry chapbooks, a novella, a short story collection, and co-author of four poetry splits. His work has appeared in numerous print and online journals including Chiron Review, Book of Matches, and Gasconade Review. Wright currently resides in St. Louis, MO where you can usually find him in a bar or a bookstore.

In just his fourth game at the helm, West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge delivered a signature win against the program's oldest rival.Thursday's Backyard Brawl wasn't simply a victory — it was a dismantling. Hodge's trademark defensive pressure smothered Pitt, holding the Panthers to just 49 points, while a poised and balanced Mountaineer offense sent four players into double figures.In this episode, the “Guys” break down every angle of the Brawl — the tactics, the tone, and the emerging storylines — before turning their attention to Saturday's football trip to Arizona State. Can Rich Rodriguez's squad pull off an upset in the desert?Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.

The Mountaineers are trending up.Game by game, West Virginia football continues to take visible steps forward. Saturday's win over Colorado marked the team's second straight victory — and delivered a much-needed surge of momentum heading into the final two games of the regular season.So, what's behind the turnaround?In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers and the nuance — explaining how and why the Mountaineers have found their rhythm. They also break down the latest WVU basketball victory and what it reveals about the early direction of the season.Listener questions and comments wrap things up with another dose of Textual Healing.

Daniel W. Wright is a poet, editor, and fiction writer. Wright is the author of poetry chapbook Gods of a Former World (Crying Heart Press, 2025), the full-length poetry collection The Unheard Music (Kung Fu Treachery, 2025), and the novel Call Center (Back of the Class, 2024). He is also the author of four other full-length collections of poetry, five poetry chapbooks, a novella, a short story collection, and co-author of four poetry splits. His work has appeared in numerous print and online journals including Chiron Review, Book of Matches, and Gasconade Review. Wright currently resides in St. Louis, MO where you can usually find him in a bar or a bookstore.

It was a weekend to remember for West Virginia football.The Mountaineers snapped a five-game losing streak — and did it in style — knocking off No. 22 Houston on the road, 45-35.True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox, making just his third career start, delivered a breakout performance. He threw for one touchdown, ran for two more, and led WVU to its first road victory over a ranked team since 2018. In this episode, the “Guys” break down how it happened — and dig into the analytics that made the upset possible.Brad and Tony also turn their attention to hoops, previewing Tuesday's regular-season opener between the Mountaineers and Mount St. Mary's.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

Josh Dale is from Pennsylvania and recommends playing metal music to your cat. He's the founder of Thirty West Publishing House, cohost of the Bring a Blanket reading series, and the author of The Light to Never Be Snuffed _and _Duality Lies Beneath. Drop a line at www.joshdale.co or on most social media @jdalewrites

It's a familiar situation — and that's not good news.West Virginia hits the road again this weekend, once more a double-digit underdog, this time at No. 22 Houston.The Cougars are chasing another win in their surprising season, while the Mountaineers are still searching for that elusive first conference victory.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the matchup:What will it take for WVU to pull the upset?Can freshman quarterback Scotty Fox continue his steady rise?Plus, a look at the bizarre headlines swirling around the college football world — because there's never a dull week on the gridiron.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

West Virginia didn't get the win against TCU, but there were signs of progress — and a few individual performances worth noting. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the numbers, highlight the bright spots, and discuss what it all means as the Mountaineers get ready for Saturday's game at Houston. The crew also takes a closer look at the Mountaineer basketball team's exhibition win over Wheeling University. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing. 

It's been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown.Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed turnaround when West Virginia hosts TCU on Homecoming Saturday.The injury-plagued Mountaineers enter as 15-point underdogs against a Horned Frogs team led by senior quarterback Josh Hoover, who's already tossed 21 touchdown passes in seven games.In this episode, the “Guys” break down the matchup, dive deep into the numbers, and set the stage for what West Virginia must do to pull the upset.Listener questions and comments close out the show on Textual Healing.

It was a sobering Saturday in Orlando for the Mountaineers. Despite an extra week to prepare, West Virginia was outplayed in every phase by UCF. The Knights' 45–13 rout leaves WVU searching for answers with five regular season games still to play.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, why the team seems to be sliding backward instead of forward, and what can still be salvaged from the season. They also discuss the Mountaineer basketball team's impressive closed-door scrimmage against Maryland — and what it might reveal about the year ahead.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

Josh Dale is from Pennsylvania and recommends playing metal music to your cat. He's the founder of Thirty West Publishing House, cohost of the Bring a Blanket reading series, and the author of The Light to Never Be Snuffed _and _Duality Lies Beneath. Drop a line at www.joshdale.co or on most social media @jdalewrites

It's not a matchup that will dominate the national headlines, but Saturday's meeting between West Virginia and UCF carries plenty of importance for both programs. Like the Mountaineers, the Knights are pressing reset—welcoming back Scott Frost for a second stint as head coach. Both teams are navigating the growing pains that come with major roster overhauls and culture shifts. When the dust settles in Morgantown, one side will finally notch its first Big 12 victory of the season. In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the storylines, analytics, and matchups that will define the game. Listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.

Juliet Escoria is the author of You Are the Snake (Soft Skull, 2024), Witch Hunt & Black Cloud: New and Collected Works (CLASH Books, 2023), and Juliet the Maniac (Melville House, 2019). She is an Editor-in-Chief at Zona Motel, and lives in West Virginia. (author photo taken by Saja Montague) Mesha Maren is the author of the novels Sugar Run, Perpetual West, and Shae (May 2024, Algonquin Books). Her short stories and essays can be read in Tin House, The Oxford American, The Guardian, Crazyhorse, Triquarterly, The Southern Review, Ecotone, Sou'wester, Hobart, Forty Stories: New Writing from Harper Perennial, and elsewhere. She was the recipient of the 2015 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, a 2014 Elizabeth George Foundation grant, an Appalachian Writing Fellowship from Lincoln Memorial University, and fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and the Ucross Foundation. She was the 2018-2019 Kenan Visiting Writer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an Associate Professor of the Practice of English at Duke University. Check out Zona Motel now to understand what the hell we are talking about and read some lit content

Friday night in Provo was wet, long, and ultimately disappointing for the Mountaineers.West Virginia's 38-24 loss to BYU sends the team into its bye week at 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play. The much-needed break comes at the right time — a chance for both a physical and mental reset before the final six games of the season.In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against the Cougars, examine where improvement must come from, and discuss realistic expectations for the stretch run.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

The Mountaineer football team enters Saturday's home clash with Utah shrouded in uncertainty.Coach Rich Rodriguez's squad faces major offensive questions: a new starting quarterback takes the reins, and injuries have reshuffled the depth chart at running back. It's hardly the ideal setup against a Utah team still stinging from its first loss of the season.The result? West Virginia finds itself a rare double-digit underdog inside Milan Puskar Stadium—something fans don't often see in Morgantown.In this episode, the “Guys” sort through the week's storylines, break down the matchup with a full analytical lens, and tackle listener questions and comments in Textual Healing.

West Virginia football got a harsh reality check Saturday night in its Big 12 opener. The well-rested Kansas Jayhawks rolled past the Mountaineers 41–10, exposing the gap WVU must close to become an upper-half team in the league.The Mountaineer offense never found a rhythm, and special teams surrendered a costly kickoff return touchdown.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, the quick fixes needed before this week's clash with Utah, and the bigger picture takeaways from the loss. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in another edition of Textual Healing.

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The first three weeks of the season have thrown a different challenge at the West Virginia football team. This Saturday brings yet another test: their first conference game on the road.Fresh off a come-from-behind overtime thriller, WVU travels to Kansas to face a well-rested Jayhawks squad. Kansas (2-1) is coming off a bye week, and super senior quarterback Jalon Daniels leads a team many consider a dark-horse contender for the Big 12 championship.In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.As always, listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.

The 108th meeting between West Virginia and Pitt will be remembered for years to come—a classic that needed overtime to deliver a winner. In just his third game back, Coach Rich Rodriguez injected the adrenaline shot of “Hard Edge” he's been preaching since his return. The 31–24 victory gave Mountaineer Nation the back-to-the-future flashback it's been longing for, along with a renewed hope that better days are ahead. In this episode, the “Guys” break down every angle of the game: the analytics, standout performances, controversial officiating, and the series of suspicious, game-stopping “injuries” suffered by Pitt. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in the always-popular Textual Healing segment.

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