Podcasts about West Virginia University

Wild turkey biologist Reina Tyl joins us to unpack her comprehensive study assessing population growth of Easterns in South Dakota.    Resources:   Lashley, M. A., et al. (2025). Decreased female survival may explain wild turkey decline. bioRxiv, 2025-05.   Tyl, R. M. (2019). Factors Influencing Survival, Productivity, and Population Growth of Eastern Wild Turkeys in Northeastern South Dakota. West Virginia University.   Tyl, R. M., Rota, C. T., & Lehman, C. P. (2025). Factors influencing eastern wild turkey population growth in northeastern South Dakota. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 49, e1636.   Tyl, R.M., Rota, C.T. and Lehman, C.P., 2020. Factors influencing productivity of eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Ecology and Evolution, 10(16), pp.8838-8854.   Tyl, R.M., Rota, C.T. and Lehman, C.P., 2023. Factors influencing survival of female eastern wild turkeys in northeastern South Dakota. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(2), p.e1429.   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Participants can also earn up to 5 CEUs in Category I of The Wildlife Society's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

In this episode I welcome Jason Craig up on the Front Porch. We discuss his experiences as a young EMT, his transition to emergency planning, and his current role as an educator of future medical personnel at West Virginia University's Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety. We end the discussion looking back at his term as the head of a statewide fraternal organization. Leadership and service seem to come naturally to Jason, we discuss where that might come from. Get your Front Porch merch!Become a Patron!Support the show

Shawn & Janet talk with Dr. Melinda Kidder about electronic medical records & how they can improve patient care. Dr. Melinda Kidder, DHA, MSN, RN, is the Chief Nursing Officer of ASTP/ONC. Dr. Kidder is a dedicated healthcare professional committed to elevating patient care and healthcare delivery through her extensive expertise in nursing, informatics, and project management. With a profound commitment to enhancing healthcare systems, Dr. Kidder has established herself as a leader in the field, driving impactful change and innovation. Drawing upon a wealth of experience as a Registered Nurse, Dr. Kidder has consistently demonstrated her passion for delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Her professional journey spans across various prominent roles, showcasing her proficiency in leveraging technology, implementing innovative solutions, and spearheading projects to streamline clinical processes. Her roles have allowed her to serve as a trusted advisor, engaging with nursing staff at all levels to promote best practices, conduct comprehensive training sessions, and provide consultative support on technology solutions. Dr. Kidder's career trajectory includes pivotal roles in notable organizations such as Omnicell, HCA, Inc., McLeod Health, Community Health Systems (CHS), and Camden Clark Medical Center. During her tenure, she has led multifaceted projects, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams, IT professionals, vendors, and clinical staff to implement health information systems and cutting-edge technologies. Dr. Kidder holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Science in Nursing Specializing in Informatics from Walden University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate Degree in Nursing from West Virginia University. Driven by her unwavering dedication to excellence, Dr. Kidder embodies the essence of leadership, innovation, and transformative change within the government healthcare sector. Her proactive approach, coupled with her expertise in healthcare technology and project management, positions her as a pivotal figure in advancing healthcare standards and fostering collaborative, patient-centric care delivery. Health Solutions Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.xcom/@healthsolutionspodcast Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Website | http://mlrx.com.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ Shawn Needham X| https://x.com/ShawnNeedham2 Shawn's Book | http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book Additional Links https://linktr.ee/mlrx

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, January 20, 2026. #1 – From WVU TODAY - WVU faculty member, alum turning up volume in music business A West Virginia University faculty member and alumnus is making strides in the music business, expanding his work in production, artist development, and industry influence both inside and outside the Mountain State. Ross Justice serves as front-of-house engineer and production manager for country-folk artist Charles Wesley Godwin — and brings that touring experience back to his classroom. Read more: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/resources/wvu-faculty-member-alum-turning-up-volume-in-music-business   #2 – From WV PRESS ASSOCIATION - Film brings Hollywood to Mercer County, spotlights social media's impact on youth A new film shot in Mercer County brings a touch of Hollywood to West Virginia, focusing its narrative on the impact of social media on youth and showcasing local settings and talent. "Disconnected" is a project of Mercer County native Kevin Sizemore, an actor and producer who is hoping to create awareness of his hometown through film. Read more: https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/film-brings-hollywood-to-mercer-county-spotlights-social-medias-impact-on-youth/   #3 – From WV STATE PARKS - Discover peaceful winter retreats in WV State Parks West Virginia State Parks offer peaceful winter retreats to help cure the winter blues, highlighting cozy cabins, scenic winter landscapes, and outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors across the state. Visit wvstateparks.com to book your cozy cabin getaway today! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/cabin-fever-cure-peaceful-winter-retreats-in-wv-state-parks/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

What is going to happen on Day 41?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Carl discuss: Finding your partner who will support you in the good and the bad.Understanding the ebbs and flows of business and real estate.Giving back in everything you do.The importance of giving back to kids in the community.  Key Takeaways: Always lend a hand. If you have to lend two hands, they may not want the help.The streets are filled with squirrels that couldn't make a decision. Trust yourself, make a decision, and move forward.Partner with those who have the same vision in life, in business, and in giving.If you're looking for a cause to champion, consider childhood reading. Reading is one of the key indicators of success for children and teens.  "Don't give up, because a lot of times people quit right before. You don't know, the next day might have been the day." —  Carl Fochler Episode References: Program - A Better World: https://abetterworldcharlotte.org/abwprograms/ About Carl Fochler: Carl Fochler, Founder and Managing Partner of Queen City Land, founded the company in 2011, where he determines the goals and overall vision of Queen City Land. Carl's career in real estate started in 1989 after he graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's in Science Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. He moved to Charlotte and began working for Ryan Homes in 1990. During his 7-year tenure with Ryan Homes, Carl consistently ranked in the top 1% companywide in sales. In 1997, Carl followed his dream to be an entrepreneur and founded the real estate firm, Panther Realty. There, he led a team of over 70 agents and quickly built Panther Realty into one of the most dominant Real Estate firms in the Charlotte MSA, before selling to ERA.Carl and his wife Amy, a veteran attorney, currently reside in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with their 3 daughters, Paisley, Paxton, and Payton. They enjoy sporting events, live music, and traveling to all their daughters' events. In addition to the busy schedule, they remain very active in their church, and Carl is on the board of “A Better World,” an organization founded to uplift underserved youth in Charlotte. Program - A Better World was founded in 2001 by Pastor Ken Gilliard and Forest Hill Church, who identified the need for a positive, educational, after-school program in West Charlotte. When A Better World began, it served eight students two days a week. Thanks to the tireless work of Pastor Ken and his team, the program now serves approximately seventy students five days a week. The kids who stick with A Better World are, at the very least, guaranteed a positive experience and quite possibly one that will change their lives.Each day, our students receive a hot meal, homework support, and small group instruction from teachers who are committed to their well-being. Twice a week, students participate in group therapy sessions with licensed instructors and engage in literacy lessons via i-Ready, an evidence-based education tool.  Every week, A Better World's students partake in expansive extracurricular activities, and their parents gain access to our community pantry, where those in need receive a 7-day supply of groceries. Parents are also invited to attend our community workshops, where they learn how to best support their children's success in the classroom and at home.  Connect with Carl Fochler:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-fochler-492733110  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

This is Part 3 of a conversation with Lucy Butler of River Haven Animal Sanctuary, and Dr Stephanie Jones and her grad student, Sofia Abuin Dr. Jones graduated with her PhD in Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University in 2021. Her primary research focuses on effects of implementer errors that occur during well-established behavioral treatments. To meet this aim, she conducts laboratory and applied research with the aim of supporting development of robust behavioral interventions. She started teaching and conducting research at Salve Regina University in 2021 and is the principal investigator for the Translational Research and Applied Intervention Lab. IN PART 1 we talked about the common links between teaching people and working with animals. We talked about coercion, control, and most importantly about empathy. In part 2 Stephanie described a pilot study she and her colleagues set up at the River Haven Animal Sanctuary. Shaping can be incredibly challenging to teach well. Often people refer to the science and the art of training. What Stephanie and her colleague Michael Yencha wanted to investigate is what makes up the “art” part of training? Is there a way to tease this apart so it becomes less mystery and more approachable through science? Stephanie began by describing the shaping procedures they used with the goats at River Haven. In one context the criteria was changed when the goat had successfully met the current criterion three times in a row. In the second context a latency component was added. The goat had to meet the criterion within a certain time period which was determined by the goat's own previous performance. I described the metaphor of shaping from the wide versus the narrow end of the funnel and what it means to shape using narrow end of the funnel thinking. In Part 3 Stephanie reminded us that the goal of this research was to help new trainers shape well. That was the reason for the latency criterion. They were using it to judge when to shift criteria. They weren't looking at any other aspects of shaping. They weren't looking at the details of the reinforcement strategy or the set up of the environment. They weren't saying those elements aren't important, but they wanted to focus on this one component and give it a good rule. The question was how do you get robust interventions that aren't influenced by implementor errors? Even in art there is technique. If you give people this rule, does that mean learners will be better off because shapers are able to minimize exposure to extinction without even needing to know what it means to minimize exposure to extinction? Can new trainers shape well even when they are lacking experience and a broad theoretical background?

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Finding Science in the Art of Training This is Part 2 of a conversation with Lucy Butler of River Haven Animal Sanctuary, and Dr Stephanie Jones and her grad student, Sofia Abuin Dr. Jones graduated with her PhD in Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University in 2021. Her primary research focuses on effects of implementer errors that occur during well-established behavioral treatments. To meet this aim, she conducts laboratory and applied research with the aim of supporting development of robust behavioral interventions. She started teaching and conducting research at Salve Regina University in 2021 and is the principal investigator for the Translational Research and Applied Intervention Lab. Through her lab, she supports research engagement of students at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral training levels. She publishes in and reviews for several peer-reviewed behavior-analytic journals, such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Education and Treatment of Children. Good training is very much emphasizes the importance of taking the time to build a relationship with the individuals you're interacting with. We modeled that in Part One. Dominique and I were meeting Stephanie and Sophia for the first time in this recording. So I instead of jumping straight in to the study Stephanie and her collegues conducted at River Haven, in Part One we began by talking about control, and even more about empathy. In this episode Stephanie describes a pilot study she and her collegues from Salve Regina University set up at the River Haven Animal Sanctuary. Shaping can be incredibly challenging to teach well. Often people refer to the science and the art of training. What Stephanie and her colleague Michael Yencha wanted to investigate is what makes up the “art” part of training? Is there a way to tease this apart so it becomes less mystery and more approachable through science?

In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Boney from Penn State University explains how nutrient segregation develops inside commercial poultry houses and why sampling location matters. He shares new data on feed line length, pellet quality, and amino acid variability, and how these factors influence flock uniformity and processing outcomes. Learn practical strategies to reduce nutrient variation and improve performance. Listen now on all major platforms."Feed particle meaning fines and pellets can vary based on where you collect that sample in the house."Meet the guest: Dr. John Boney earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Applied Poultry Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing from West Virginia University. He is an Associate Professor and Poultry Extension Specialist at Penn State University, focusing on nutrient utilization, feed manufacturing quality, and practical strategies that improve efficiency within commercial poultry systems.Click here to read the full research article!Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(03:41) Feed sampling strategy(05:46) Commercial house focus(07:46) Performance impact insights(09:16) Pellet quality comparison(10:44) Amino acid variation(13:02) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Fortiva- Poultry Science Association- BASF- Barentz- Anitox- Kemin

This is Part One of a conversation with Lucy Butler of River Haven Animal Sanctuary, Dr Stephanie Jones and her grad student, Sofia Abuin Dr. Jones is new to Equiosity. She graduated with her PhD in Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University in 2021. Her primary research focuses on effects of implementer errors that occur during well-established behavioral treatments. To meet this aim, she conducts laboratory and applied research with the aim of supporting development of robust behavioral interventions. She started teaching and conducting research at Salve Regina University in 2021 and is the principal investigator for the Translational Research and Applied Intervention Lab. Through her lab, she supports research engagement of students at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral training levels. She publishes in and reviews for several peer-reviewed behavior-analytic journals, such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Education and Treatment of Children. Good training is very much emphasizes the importance of taking the time to build a relationship with the individuals you're interacting with. We modeled that in Part One. Dominique and I were meeting Stephanie and Sophia for the first time in this recording. So instead of jumping straight in to the study Stephanie and her collegues conducted at River Haven, we began by talking about coercion, control, and even more about empathy.

Is West Virginia University the next Big 12 program to land a massive private equity windfall? In this episode, we break down a recent report from CNBC that ranks the Top 75 most valuable athletic departments in college sports. While the "Power 2" might hold the top spots, the Big 12 is proving to be competitive—and WVU is right in the thick of the conversation.

Jyron Hughlye of Cardinal Newman joins Larry Blustein as he single-handedly beat Chamindae- Madonna. He also talks about how he's super excited to go to West Virginia University to play football for the legendary Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and so much more.

Sean Hayes of Bulls 24/7 joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the New Head Coach, Brian Hartline. Sean talks about who's being held over on Alex Golesh staff for Brian Hartline and so much more. Myles Russ the head coach of Keiser University, joins Larry Blustein to talk about their success as an FCS college and why their football program has been super successful the past 4 years. David Lake joins Larry Blustein to talk about the Miami Hurricanes football program as they won round 1 playoff game vs Texas A&M. They also talk about the big game next week at Jerry World vs Ohio State. Shawn Cerra joins Larry Blustein as they discuss the 35-year Kreul Basketball Classic to highlight its significance for the boys and girls. They Also talk about how important the national schools such as St thomas and Cardinal Gibbons, play and also schools in Dade County. The QB of St Thomas Aquinas, Mason Mallory, joins Larry Blustein to talk about winning the state championship this past year and talk about why they're super successful as a program led by Legendary Head Coach Roger Harriot. Jyron Hughlye of Cardinal Newman joins Larry Blustein as he single-handedly beat Chamindae- Madonna. He also talks about how he's super excited to go to West Virginia University to play football for the legendary Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and so much more.

After a tough negotation over the sale price of used shoes, Lex throws in a West Virginia University sweatshirt.

What if your lab work, genetics, and lifestyle data could all talk to each other—giving you a single, clear picture of how to optimize your energy, hormones, and longevity? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Jones, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Fellow of Wild Health's Precision Medicine Program, to explore how their Clarity Report™ uses genomics and biomarker analysis to map out a personalized path toward healing and performance. Dr. Jones shares her journey from emergency medicine to precision health—why she left crisis care to help people prevent disease and live stronger, longer lives. Together we unpack my own Wild Health Clarity Report™ findings and discuss how data-driven coaching can uncover the hidden stressors, nutrient gaps, and hormone imbalances that keep you stuck. In this episode: What the Wild Health Clarity Report™ measures and why it matters How genetics, labs, and lifestyle data combine to reveal your root causes My personal insights from metabolic and hormone testing How precision medicine can improve energy, resilience, and longevity If you're ready to move beyond symptom management and start your own investigation, visit www.wildhealth.com and use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS to save on your Precision Medicine Clarity Report™. Guest Bio: Dr. Meghan Jones, MD is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Fellow of Wild Health's Precision Medicine Program. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia University and completed her residency at The Ohio State University. After years in emergency medicine, Dr. Jones transitioned to precision health to help patients uncover root causes and achieve results once thought out of reach. She's passionate about helping people live as well as they can—for as long as they can—and is an active mom of two who loves fitness, outdoor adventure, and community. Links

In "Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected", Joe Lynch and Rob Painter, Trimble's President and Chief Executive Officer, discuss how Trimble connects the freight ecosystem—people, data, and workflows—to navigate the difficult truckload market and drive customer efficiency using AI and integrated commercial solutions. About Rob Painter Rob Painter became Trimble's president and chief executive officer in January 2020. From 2016 through 2019, he served as the Company's chief financial officer. Joining the Company in 2006, Painter held a variety of leadership positions, including corporate development, corporate strategy, general manager of Construction Services, general manager of the Intelligent Construction Tools international joint venture, and vice president of Trimble Buildings construction software. In August 2023, he was appointed to serve on the Synopsys Board of Directors. Painter holds a bachelor's degree in finance from West Virginia University and an MBA from Harvard University. About Trimble Transportation Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety. Key Takeaways: Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected In "Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected", Joe Lynch and Rob Painter, Trimble's President and Chief Executive Officer, discuss how Trimble connects the freight ecosystem—people, data, and workflows—to navigate the difficult truckload market and drive customer efficiency using AI and integrated commercial solutions. Holistic Solution for a Difficult Truckload Market: Trimble's T&L segment directly addresses the pressures of the current truckload market by providing core operational platforms (TMW.Suite, TruckMate) to help carriers, shippers, and brokers manage operations, accounting, and dispatch, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost control when margins are tight. Driving Strategy with the Connect & Scale Message: The entire product portfolio—spanning TMS, maintenance, visibility, and procurement—is structured to embody Trimble's "Connect & Scale" message, which focuses on integrating people, data, and workflows into a unified ecosystem to drive growth and efficiency. AI-Powered Autonomous Freight Procurement: Trimble is leveraging AI within its Freight Procurement solutions (Transporeon, Freight Marketplace) to move toward autonomous procurement. This helps shippers and brokers efficiently source capacity and optimize freight spend in real-time, which is critical in a volatile capacity environment. Commercial Mapping for Efficiency and Safety: Essential tools like Trimble MAPS (CoPilot, Appian) go beyond basic navigation. They provide commercial-grade routing that accounts for truck-specific constraints and HOS, acting as a crucial element in optimizing routes and protecting drivers (part of the people and workflow components of Connect & Scale). TMS as the Core Workflow Integrator: Comprehensive Transportation Management Systems (TMS) platforms like TMW.Suite act as the central brain for workflows, integrating data across the business from operations to financial accounting, which is foundational to the "Scale" component of Trimble's strategy. Proactive Maintenance and Data Connectivity: Solutions for Asset & Fleet Maintenance focus on maximizing uptime—a key lever in today's market. By using data from connected trucks (fault codes, location) for preventative and predictive maintenance, they ensure assets remain productive and reduce unexpected downtime. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation (People & Data): The Safety & Compliance offerings help fleets mitigate risk and adhere to federal regulations, ensuring the safety and legal operation of their people (drivers) and assets, proving that technology is essential for responsible management and effective use of operational data. Learn More About Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected Rob Painter | Linkedin Trimble Transportation | Linkedin Trimble Transportation Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics with Rob Painter and Jack Kennedy The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

West Virginia University athletics announced a new way for fans to support WVU football and other programs at the school. Neal Brown had some interesting things to say in a recent press conference. Private equity has officially arrived in college sports and the Big 12. We cover all of this in the show. Wren Baker and the WVU Athletic department announced an exciting new platform that will allow fans and supporters to book their travel plans and support WVU sports at the same time. In this show, we will take a look at Mountaineer Travel and how it works. Former WVU football coach Neal Brown said something interesting in his introductory press conference at North Texas. We will dive into why the comments have some Mountaineer fans shaking their heads. Finally, we will take a look at a brand new private equity deal that Utah appears to taking on to help their athletic department. We will go over the details of that and how it could impact other teams like West Virginia. ___________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Yahoo! Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/sources-university-of-utah-nearing-landmark-private-equity-deal-expected-to-generate-500-million-150236377.html West Virginia on SI: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/neal-brown-makes-head-turning-comment-about-how-he-left-west-virginia Voice of Morgantown:https://voiceofmotown.com/neal-brown-believes-he-left-wvu-in-a-better-place-than-he-found-it/ Locked On West Virginia: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y3-EAzQUUSQ?si=BmCzs0V7msoIXTed ___________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Stories for December 6th Publish Date: December 6th PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, December 6th and Happy Birthday to Peter Buck from REM I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett Chamber Foundation honors small business leaders at inaugural Power of Impact Gala Lawmakers seek Lottery money for need-based college scholarships Applications for Jackson EMC Washington Youth Tour now open All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: Gwinnett Chamber Foundation honors small business leaders at inaugural Power of Impact Gala The Gwinnett Chamber Foundation held its first-ever Power of Impact Gala on Dec. 3 at Bear’s Best Suwanee, bringing together over 130 business leaders to celebrate small business growth and mentorship. Award winners included Dr. William “Bill” Russell (Legacy Business Leader), Alicia Cole of Lillies Boutique (Certification Cohort Member), and Berthine Crèvecoeur West of Westbridge Solutions (Accelerator Cohort Member). The event also celebrated the 2025 Small Business Impact Institute graduates, seven of whom earned supply-chain certifications. STORY 2: Lawmakers seek Lottery money for need-based college scholarships Georgia’s public colleges hit record enrollment this fall, with over 382,000 students, but a bipartisan Senate committee says too many are still being left behind. The HOPE Scholarship, funded by the state lottery, has helped over 2 million students since 1993, but it’s merit-based—requiring a 3.0 GPA—and doesn’t account for financial need. For low-income students juggling work and school, losing HOPE often means dropping out entirely. The committee is pushing for a $126 million need-based aid program, funded by the lottery’s $1.7 billion reserves. But not everyone’s on board. Critics argue need-based aid feels like “social welfare,” despite warnings of a growing “brain drain” as students leave Georgia for better financial aid elsewhere. Gov. Brian Kemp praised HOPE’s legacy this week, but advocates say Georgia must do more to keep talented students in-state. STORY 3: Applications for Jackson EMC Washington Youth Tour now open Jackson EMC is now accepting applications for the 2026 Washington Youth Tour—a once-in-a-lifetime, all-expenses-paid trip to D.C. from June 12-19. Four lucky high school sophomores or juniors from the Jackson EMC service area will be selected for this leadership experience. Who’s eligible? Students with strong grades, a passion for community service, and an interest in building connections. You can apply online at jacksonemc.com/wyt or be nominated by a teacher or counselor. Applications close Jan. 31, 2026. Finalists will interview on Feb. 16 with a panel of leaders. The trip includes visits to monuments, Smithsonian museums, Arlington Cemetery, and even a chance to meet Georgia’s congressional delegation. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets - DTL HOLIDAY STORY 4: Walmart launches drone delivery service in Georgia — including Loganville No, drones won’t be squeezing down your chimney, but if you live near one of six Walmart Supercenters around Atlanta, they might just drop a package on your lawn in time for Christmas. Walmart, teaming up with Wing, announced Wednesday that drone deliveries are now a thing in metro Atlanta—just in time for last-minute shoppers. Need wrapping paper? Holiday meal ingredients? A stocking stuffer you forgot? These 12-pound drones, zipping along at 60 mph, can deliver in five minutes if you’re within six miles. For now, Georgia’s drone-enabled Walmarts are in Conyers, Dallas, Hiram, Loganville, McDonough, and Woodstock. And while this is Atlanta’s first legal drone delivery service, drones have already been making, uh, less festive deliveries—state officials recently flagged them as a growing problem for smuggling contraband into prisons. Still, for holiday procrastinators, this tech could be a game-changer. Fewer delivery trucks on the road? That’s a win for everyone. STORY 5: ‘TIS THE SEASON: Your 2025 Guide To Tree Lightings And Holiday Celebrations In And Around Gwinnett County The holidays are in full swing, and there’s no shortage of festive fun around Gwinnett County. Here’s a quick rundown: **Suwanee’s Jolly Holly Days** (Dec. 8–9): Two days of crafts, live music, a pet parade, and Santa’s grand arrival. **Lilburn Holiday Parade** (Dec. 9): Floats, bands, and Christmas characters galore. **Duluth’s Deck the Hall** (Dec. 9): Snow slides, crafts, and Santa pics. For more, check city websites! Break 3: GCPS HIRING STORY 6: Dr. Carla Price joins Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Dacula For over 20 years, Dr. Carla Price has been a familiar face in northeast Georgia, caring for families and building relationships that last. Now, she’s bringing her expertise—and her heart—to Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Hamilton Mill. Her journey started on a farm in Fairmont, West Virginia, where she helped her grandfather care for sick cows. That early love of healing led her to West Virginia University for med school, then Savannah for residency, and eventually to Winder in 2002. Now, when she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her on her 8-acre horse farm in Jefferson, raising chickens, riding horses, or tending to her bees. She’s also a beach lover, often escaping with her fiancé and three daughters. NGPG Hamilton Mill, located at 3575 Braselton Highway in Dacula, is open seven days a week. Call 770-848-5300 or visit ngpg.org/price to book an appointment. STORY 7: Rainbow Village marks 12th year as Subaru of Gwinnett's hometown charity Rainbow Village, a Duluth nonprofit helping families overcome homelessness, has once again been named Subaru of Gwinnett’s Hometown Charity for the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event. This marks 12 years of partnership, with donations from car sales and service appointments supporting Rainbow Village’s mission of “Help, Hope, Housing, and Healing.” For a nonprofit that relies on private funding for 90% of its budget, relationships like this are a lifeline. Last year’s event raised $51,475. This year? They’re aiming even higher. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: THE SUGAR HILL HOLIDAY Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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MASSIVE news for the West Virginia Mountaineers! Get the full breakdown on two key verbal commitments for WVU Football's defensive backfield that have the Mountaineer faithful fired up about the future of the defense. Plus, we recap the WVU Basketball team's commanding win over Mercyhurst, highlighting the key players and what this means for Coach Hodge's squad as they build momentum. This episode covers all the biggest West Virginia University sports news! We dive deep into the recruiting trail as WVU football lands two talented defensive backs, bolstering the secondary and adding critical depth. Hear our analysis on what these new WVU commits bring to the team. Then, we switch to the hardwood for the full WVU vs Mercyhurst basketball recap. The Mountaineers delivered a dominant performance, shutting down the Lakers with suffocating defense and a balanced scoring attack. We break down the final score, standout players like Chance Moore and Amir Jenkins, and discuss the team's defensive intensity under Coach Ross Hodge. Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Emily interviews Dr. Connor Ferguson, a postdoc at the University at Buffalo studying how professional development and student success initiatives influence the graduate training environment. While pursuing her PhD in higher education at West Virginia University, Connor worked full-time as a student affairs professional supporting health sciences graduate students, which has given her multiple perspectives on how to support graduate students. Connor and Emily discuss the best practices that universities and programs can implement to reduce graduate student attrition and strengthen the workforce development pipeline, including how to raise stipends and provide for basic needs.

November 26, 2025 ~ Erik Herron, distinguished professor of political science at West Virginia University, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss Ukraine hoping to finalize a peace deal as U.S. and Russia hold new talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, to explore his unique perspective on redefining health. Dr. Marsh discusses the powerful role of biological age, mindset, purpose, and community in shaping long-term cardiovascular wellness. He shares compelling data linking stress, connection, and perception to chronic disease risk—and offers transformative insights for clinicians and patients alike.Guest Biography:Dr. Clay Marsh is a nationally renowned leader in academic medicine, personalized health care and pulmonary and critical care. He has dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve better health and building innovative ecosystems that make it easier for people to thrive.As chancellor and executive dean of WVU's Health Sciences Center, Dr. Marsh leads five health professions schools—dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health—along with statewide allied health programs and clinical operations. He also serves as West Virginia University's lead representative and spokesperson in health, health education and academic medicine at the national and international levels. 

#238: Wren Baker is the Director of Athletics at West Virginia University, taking over the role in December 2022 as the school's 13th athletic director. A native of Valliant, Oklahoma, Baker built his career through a blend of coaching, educational leadership, and administrative success. Before arriving in Morgantown, he served as the athletic director at the University of North Texas, where he led the Mean Green to unprecedented competitive success, record-breaking fundraising, major increases in attendance, and long-term strategic planning for facilities and program growth. His earlier stops included leadership roles at Memphis, Missouri, Northwest Missouri State, and Rogers State University, where he first stepped into an athletic director role and also coached basketball.At WVU, Baker oversees 18 varsity sports, more than 250 staff, and nearly 500 student-athletes, guiding the department through a rapidly changing college athletics landscape shaped by NIL, the transfer portal, and evolving conference dynamics. His tenure has already included major coaching hires, strong fundraising performance, competitive success across multiple sports, and renewed emphasis on academic achievement. For more on Wren check him out on social as well as www.wvusports.com Enjoy the show!

What does it take to win—consistently—for over 500 games?For Coach Mark Kellogg, it's not about the scoreboard. It's about people.From Richardson, Texas, to the bright lights of West Virginia University, Coach Kellogg has built one of the most respected careers in women's basketball, transforming every program he's touched into a contender. His story is one of purpose, passion, and building a culture where toughness meets trust, and winning becomes a byproduct of doing things the right way.Growing up in Richardson, basketball was more than a game—it was a lifestyle. Mark Kellogg spent his childhood running the courts until the streetlights came on, learning competition and teamwork before he ever wore a jersey.He first dreamed of a career in sports broadcasting, even interning at a Dallas radio station before realizing his true calling was coaching. That revelation set him on a journey that would take him across the country—from Montana State to Stephen F. Austin, and now to West Virginia, where he's turning the Mountaineers into one of the toughest teams in the Big 12.Coach Kellogg's philosophy is simple:“Winning is the byproduct of everything else.”He recruits high-character players—athletes who care as much about each other as they do about championships. His teams are known for their defense, their discipline, and their effort on every possession.That identity fits perfectly in West Virginia, a state built on grit, pride, and blue-collar toughness. Under Kellogg, the Mountaineers have become one of the most aggressive defensive teams in the nation, consistently ranking among the top in turnovers forced.The heart of Coach Kellogg's success isn't just on the court—it's at home.His wife Trish, herself a former college basketball player and coach, and their two children share his passion for the game. Basketball isn't just a job for the Kelloggs—it's a family mission.“We talk hoops at dinner, watch games together, and support each other in everything,” he says.It's that sense of unity that mirrors what he builds inside his locker room: a family that works, learns, and wins together.As the Mountaineers prepare for another thrilling season, Coach Kellogg is focused on growth, culture, and competition. With a new roster, a challenging Big 12 schedule, and marquee matchups—like a neutral-site showdown with Duke at The Greenbrier—he's ready to write the next chapter of West Virginia's winning tradition.“Every year is a blank slate. Every team is a new opportunity to create something special.”For recruits, he offers more than a scholarship—he offers a community that will invest in them for life.“This state has no pro sports teams. The people here make you their team. You'll be valued, supported, and developed—on and off the court.”Coach Kellogg's journey is a masterclass in consistency and leadership:Recruit the right people, not just the right playersCulture beats talent when talent doesn't buy inFamily and authenticity matter mostAfter more than 500 wins and decades of success, his impact stretches far beyond the stat sheet—it lives in the players he's developed, the programs he's elevated, and the legacy he continues to build.

Episode SummaryLandscape Architect Nina Chase, sits down with Jef Szi for a terrific exploration of her work imagining and designing public spaces. Nina's easy and honest expertise deepens our view on what fosters Social Cohesion. She helps surface the amazing, often understated, network of relationships connected to an everyday discipline shaping our lives. With an abundance of talent and inspiration, Nina teaches us the important role architects of public spaces play in our history and our future. With her unique understanding of cities and communities across Middle-America, she exemplifies the powerful capacity landscape architecture has to subtly re-imagine and redefine the common spaces that anchor us.What we ultimately find in Nina's work are the seeds for better-connected communities, healthier and more well-adjusted humans, and a closer connection with the natural world—especially the crucial role of trees. In It's Not For You, we find a refreshing power in good-hearted folks like Nina, and her colleagues, who are endeavoring to shape what comes next, designing with clear-eyed care for the web of life and a sensible commitment to the needs of future generations. We find a sober reminder, our role is to plan and plant for a future that will carry on beyond our us. *****About Nina Chase:Nina Chase is a landscape architect and Founding Principal of Merritt Chase. Her work focuses on creating meaningful, public spaces across Middle America. Born and raised in West Virginia, Nina graduated from West Virginia University and Harvard's Graduate School of Design. She spent her early career in Boston designing and planning notable public parks and open spaces. Today, Nina leads Merritt Chase's urban work, planning and designing public parks, plazas, waterfronts, and cultural districts. Nina is dedicated to the design community through teaching, writing, and advocacy. She frequently lectures and serves as a design critic nationally and internationally. Nina is formerly an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon's School of Architecture and an emeritus board member of the Landscape Architecture Foundation. Nina is currently the Co-Chair of the Harvard Graduate School of Design Alumni Council and a member of the Harvard Alumni Association Board.

Mountaineer Nation, are you ready for a major upgrade?! The WVU Board of Governors just gave the green light to the next phase of the most ambitious facility enhancement projects ever at West Virginia University. This isn't just a lick of paint—it's a massive move that will shape the future of WVU Football and WVU Basketball for generations. In this video, we dive deep into the recent announcement regarding the premium seating projects at Milan Puskar Stadium (the huge West Tower overhaul) and Hope Coliseum (new loge/ledge seats). Get all the official details, including: *

Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), covers the the biggest news in the health and wellness space from a holistic, naturopath perspective. In this episode, the discussion focuses on a young patient he's treating for Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), which is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects motor coordination and movement, and how is work on her nervous system from a structural nature has been beneficial for the young patient's movement and ability to walk without clumsiness.Next, Dr. Jack discusses a study recently published from West Virginia University and Morgan State University on coffee's positive association with better health and the potential for longer life. Apparently, people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day have a 10-15% lower risk of death from any cause. Even in cases of decaf coffee, there was still found to be a decreased risk for diabetes-related death. However, this only holds true for black coffee drinkers, not those who add creamers and sugars, etc. and organic beans are preferred. Additionally, you can add some grass-fed butter or ghee to your coffee for added benefits while having the coffee still considered to be black coffee.Moving on, Dr, Jack addresses the ketogenic diet (AKA Keto Diet), a diet that generate ketones and why they're beneficial for the brain and the heart.Rounding out the conversation, Doug joins Dr. Jack, starting with the discussion of what a NUCCA chiropractor is and how they work. Plus, the gentlemen discuss the importance of hobbies and why having some is important to mental and emotional health. Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author John Antonik about his latest book ALMOST HEAVEN, a story of Bobby Bowden's ten years as a football coach at West Virginia University. John Antonik is senior director of athletics content at West Virginia University. He has authored four books on Mountaineer athletics: Saturday Snapshots: West Virginia University Football; The Backyard Brawl: Stories from One of the Weirdest, Wildest, Longest Running, and Most Intense Rivalries in College Football History; Roll Out the Carpet: 101 Seasons of West Virginia University Basketball;and West Virginia University Football Vault: The History of the Mountaineers.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author John Antonik about his latest book ALMOST HEAVEN, a story of Bobby Bowden's ten years as a football coach at West Virginia University. John Antonik is senior director of athletics content at West Virginia University. He has authored four books on Mountaineer athletics: Saturday Snapshots: West Virginia University Football; The Backyard Brawl: Stories from One of the Weirdest, Wildest, Longest Running, and Most Intense Rivalries in College Football History; Roll Out the Carpet: 101 Seasons of West Virginia University Basketball;and West Virginia University Football Vault: The History of the Mountaineers.

This week my friend Kevin Gannon drops in to talk about his career in history education, how education has changed, what to do about A.I., and the role of social media as a scholar. This is a cool conversation with one of the coolest dudes I know.About our guest: Dr. Kevin Gannon is the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE) and Professor of History at Queens University of Charlotte.From 2014-22, he served as Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and Professor of History at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he also taught from 2004-2022. In addition to directing GV's faculty development operations, he was also a department chair (2011-2014) and co-directed the New Student Seminar program (2005-2011).His teaching, research, and public work (including writing) centers on critical and inclusive pedagogy; race, history, and justice; and technology and teaching. He writes at least semi-regularly for The Chronicle of Higher Education), and his essays on higher education have also been published in Vox and other media outlets. His book Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, was published by West Virginia University press in Spring, 2020, as part of their Teaching and Learning in Higher Education series, edited by James M. Lang. He is currently writing a textbook for the US Civil War and Reconstruction eras that's grounded in settler-colonial theory for Routledge. In 2016, he appeared in the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th, which was directed by Ava DuVernay. He is a speaker and consultant about a range of topics on campuses across North America; in this work, he endeavors to bring passion, humor, and interactivity to my audiences. He is also delighted to work with smaller groups of students, individual classes, or selected groups of faculty and staff on these campus visits. You can find him on Twitter: @TheTattooedProf.Kevin's scholarly work centers on Race and Racisms, Critical and Inclusive Pedagogy, nineteenth-century history (particularly the United States and the Americas), and historiography and theory. His teaching ranges widely: Civil War and Reconstruction; Colonial America and the Atlantic World; Latin American history; Research Methods and Historiography; and the History of Capitalism are in my regular rotation, along with survey-level offerings in Ancient and Medieval World History. He teaches regularly in both in-person and online learning spaces, and he also has extensive experience working with first-year and at-risk students.As an educational developer, Kevin works closely with his colleagues in the faculty, staff, and administration to promote excellence and innovation in teaching, and to support faculty work across the areas of teaching, scholarship, and university service. He is a fierce advocate for professional development in all its manifestations, active learning, scholarly teaching, good technology, social justice, movable furniture, and humor in any environment.

In honor of OCD Awareness Week, this episode features two deeply personal stories about living with obsessive compulsive disorder.Part 1: For Hannah Hedelius, a classmate's hiccups trigger an overwhelming reaction she can't hold back. Part 2: As a graduate student, Rachel Hostetler begins to realize that her intrusive thoughts may be more than just regular stress. Hannah Hedelius was born and raised in Idaho. She received her Bachelors of Psychology from Boise State University and is currently working on her Masters in Biomolecular Sciences. Hannah plans to attend medical school where she will work towards a dual doctorate for a career as a medical scientist. Hannah is a graduate assistant for the Dean of Students Office where she works in substance misuse prevention. She focuses on creating alcohol and other drugs education and awareness. Hannah is also doing research at Boise State where she studies cholera toxin and its potential in treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Rachel Hostetler is a scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and her role focuses on providing scientific training to users of the institute's tools and datasets. Prior to working at the institute, she completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at West Virginia University, where she used many Allen Institute datasets to guide her research on somatostatin inhibitory interneuron diversity. She completed her B.S. at the University of Minnesota, double-majoring in Neuroscience and German Studies. Now living in Seattle, she yells out in excitement whenever she sees a mountain (not just Mt. Rainier but literally any mountain) after growing up in the Midwest. When not yelling at mountains, she spends her free time trying new seafood restaurants with her partner, snuggling with their very needy cat, and exploring the beauty of the PNW.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Acclaimed debut novelist Penny Zang spoke with us about making friendship bracelets for readers, why the world doesn't stop when you lose a loved one, hanging out with Sylvia Plath, and her psychological thriller DOLL PARTS I am joined by a co-host this week, none other than The Book Babe, Milena Gonzalez. Penny Zang is an English professor at Greenville Technical College and the debut author of DOLL PARTS, described as “... a dark, poetic, dual-timeline psychological thriller that blends sad girl lit and feminist horror with a heavy dose of 90s grunge nostalgia.” International bestselling author Samantha Downing said of the book, "Doll Parts is the most mesmerizing and original book I've read in a long time. It's eerie and addictive, a story that pulls you in and won't let go," and Library Journal wrote, “Zang's compelling debut delves insightfully into topics such as friendship, grief, and Plath's place in literature...” Penny Zang holds an MFA in Creative Writing from West Virginia University and is the 2024 Elizabeth Boatwright Coker fiction fellow via the South Carolina Academy of Authors. Her work has appeared in New Ohio Review, Louisville Review, Superstition Review, Potomac Review, and South 85, among others. [Discover ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠⁠⁠⁠writerfiles.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠⁠⁠⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Penny Zang, Milena Gonzalez, and I discussed: How she formed the #5AMWritersClub Writing as a form of grief after losing a good friend Reminding her parents that her fiction didn't really happen Wending pop culture iconography into her work Why finding your writing community is so important And a lot more! Show Notes: pennyzang.com  Doll Parts: A Novel by Penny Zang (Amazon) Penny Zang on Facebook Penny Zang on Instagram Penny Zang on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Thompson is the driving force behind Orange Arrow's “cool factor.” By day, he serves as the Manager of Digital Strategy in the Health Sciences at Pitt and teaches at Pitt, the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Point Park University, and West Virginia University. A longtime supporter, RJ is the creative mind behind the evolution of the OA brand and various OA projects, including launching this podcast. Tune in to hear how Captain America inspired his career in graphic design, and stay to discover how he listens to stories to capture the spirit of OA in his designs.

Katie Friday is a sales engineer who took the scenic route into manufacturing. She started in social work, battled through an engineering pivot at WVU, worked her way from project engineering to sales, and now lives at the intersection of customers, controls, and culture. We talk about resilient learning, why great SOPs read like fifth grade science, the reality of safety projects, and how leadership sets the tone for teams. There is a rom-com opening scene, a baby blue Beetle, and a giant robot in Wilmington. Most of all, there is a clear picture of how supportive culture turns new hires into future leaders.Why this conversation mattersCulture is a team sport and leadership is the lever. Katie shows how cross-functional respect between engineering, maintenance, and operations speeds projects up, how good documentation creates confidence on the floor, and why automation does not erase jobs. It raises the skill ceiling and demands better training.Conversation highlightsMeeting story at IMTS and a friendship that started in an elevator.Katie's rom-com life pitch featuring a 2013 baby blue Beetle and a bee.Switching from social work to industrial engineering and learning resilience the hard way.From receptionist to project engineer to sales engineer and why talking to customers clicked.The coolest project sighting, a towering broadcast robot and the crews that build stages for NASCAR, ESPN, and even the Super Bowl.Safety projects move first and fast, and the scheduling whiplash that brings.SOPs that actually teach, pictures over jargon, and testing docs with non engineers.Women navigating a male heavy field, boundaries, and a shoutout to mentor Kimberly Pelke.Why new adopters of automation are the next wave and how AI will show up on the plant floor.Topics coveredCompany culture as daily behavior, not a poster on the wall.Leadership modeling communication and teamwork.Sales engineering as translator between customers and controls teams.Budget timing, stakeholders, and the real blockers to moving from design to execution.Operator training that matches the tech.Automation as job shifter and skill builder, not a job eraser.Women in STEM, representation that changes decisions, and early pipeline programs.Quotes“I do not mind being the dumbest in the room. It just means I am learning.”“Good culture feels like a team that actually communicates and still pulls toward the same goal.”“Automation does not eliminate people. It asks them to learn new skills.”“Great SOPs should read like fifth grade science. Pictures help people keep the line running.”GuestKatie Friday is a sales engineer working across pharma, food and beverage, rubber and tire, and other regulated environments. She graduated from West Virginia University in industrial engineering, cut her teeth in project engineering, and now helps manufacturers scope, justify, and deliver automation upgrades with Industrial Automated Systems and sister company Triune Electric.Shoutouts and resources mentionedIndustrial Automated Systems and Triune Electric.Mentor Kimberly Pelke, director of business development.Move Over Bob, a culture first magazine introducing young women to trades.Rosie Riveters, early STEM confidence through productive struggle.Vendors seen on the floor, including Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider Electric.WVU, the scene of the pivot and the grind.SponsorMed Device Boston is a sourcing and education expo at Boston's BCEC, September 30 to October 1. Two hundred plus suppliers, hands on workshops, and expert led sessions focused on the next generation of med tech. Register at meddeviceboston.com and plan your visit. The link is in the show notes.ConnectHost, Jim Mayer. Subscribe to Manufacturing Culture on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Share the episode with a friend who is wrestling with training and documentation after an automation upgrade.

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has said he wants to build the program using mainly high school recruits. In today's world of college football with the transfer portal, is that the right strategy? Many WVU fans think it's not. In this episode, Couz is going to explain why those fans are wrong and why building through the high school ranks is still the best strategy for the Mountaineers. Could we see softball at West Virginia University? Couz will touch on that in segment two of the show. He will include a quote from Athletic Director, Wren Baker and discuss why softball could potentially show up in the future, but not anytime soon. Finally, the coal rush game for WVU has been announced. Couz will discuss this as well. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball ______________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ESPN.com ______________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Karen Naumann Blevins, APR, PMP, is a multifaceted, seasoned practitioner with more than 25 years of communication experience. She is an educator, global program manager, industry leader, and published author. She is an adjunct instructor and course developer in Crisis Communications at West Virginia University, where she instructs active military, earning a graduate degree. Recently, she spearheaded the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice program's contractual Communications team for which she developed the national outreach strategy supporting multi-billions of funds that Congress authorized in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The allocation supported climate-improving projects in communities historically excluded from energy infrastructure decisions and on the front lines of climate change. Follow her career: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karennaumann/ ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 500 podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

West Virginia University just sent a message that will echo across the Big 12. The Mountaineers are adding 140 new athletic scholarships, raising the total to 400 across 18 sports. The move marks one of the most significant investments in WVU Athletics history — with Olympic sports among the biggest beneficiaries, some nearly doubling their current scholarship limits. In this episode, Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker joins the “Guys” to explain the decision, its impact on student-athletes, and what it means for the future of the university. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

Host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Tim Wright on this episode of little teeth, BIG Smiles for a discussion of hot topics in dentistry and how those topics make it into the profession's academic publications. Dr. Wright also delves into his experience as Editor of JADA, the Journal of the American Dental Association. Now in his fourth year, he explains the manuscript submission and review process, as well as the topics he anticipates being the next big “cover stories” and emerging topics. Guest Bio: Tim Wright received his DDS degree from West Virginia University and completed his Pediatric Dentistry training and Master of Science Degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He currently is a Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health at The Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he has served as Pediatric Dentistry Department Chair and Department of Endodontics Interim Chair. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and a Past President of the American Association of Dental Research. He has Chaired the Counsel of Scientific Affairs for the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has published over 200 peer reviewed scientific manuscripts, edited three textbooks and authored 27 text chapters. Dr. Wright is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Dental Association and Chair of the AAPD Evidence Based Dentistry Committee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textJoe Alexander is a professional basketball player and lifelong student of resilience.Born in Taiwan and raised across Asia and the United States, Joe's journey to the NBA was anything but typical. After years overseas, he returned to the U.S. to play high school basketball in Maryland and went on to star at West Virginia University, where his work ethic and explosive talent made him one of the top prospects in the country. In 2008, he was selected 8th overall in the NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.But Joe's path wasn't linear. Injuries, setbacks, and the unpredictable reality of professional sports forced him to confront what happens when the dream doesn't unfold the way you planned. What followed was a decade of reinvention — playing professionally across Israel, Italy, Turkey, Korea, and beyond, discovering new cultures, and learning what true success really means.Today, Joe speaks openly about growth, identity, and purpose beyond performance. His story is one of transformation — from chasing achievement to finding meaning — and of learning that the game doesn't define you; the person you become through it does.Find Joe at hereSponsored by BluAppleUse Code: Brandi15

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Drs. Eric Hileman and Meaghan Clark for an in-depth look at the Eastern Massasauga. They begin with the species' natural history and conservation status before diving into long-term research from Michigan populations. Their studies reveal concerning levels of inbreeding, which are linked to reduced survival and lower breeding rates. The episode closes with a discussion of recovery strategies and what the future may hold for this imperiled rattlesnake.Connect with Eric at West Virginia University, and Meaghan at Michigan State University. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you've been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.

What if growing up doesn't follow a straight line anymore, and that's perfectly normal? This episode explores the evolving journey of emerging adulthood, the hidden challenges today's young people face, and how parents can support them without falling into outdated expectations. From delayed independence to collaborative planning, discover why there's no one-size-fits-all path to thriving.What to expect in this episode:Why the path to adulthood looks different nowWhat college readiness really meansHow to recognize when your child needs a pause before a planWhy collaboration, not control, helps emerging adults thriveWhat many parents misunderstand about the 18–25 experience About Joanna Lilley, MA, NCCJoanna is the founder of Lilley Consulting, where she helps emerging adults (18–29) who are struggling with the transition to independence. With a Master's in Counseling from West Virginia University and over a decade of experience in wilderness therapy, college recovery programs, and academic support, she specializes in connecting young adults with the right therapeutic and wellness resources. Joanna is known for her honest, empathetic, and solution-focused approach. She also hosts the Success is Subjective podcast, highlighting non-linear paths to adulthood and the complex realities facing today's young adults. Connect with JoannaWebsite: Lilley ConsultingLinkedIn: Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC Facebook: Lilley ConsultingYouTube: Lilley Consulting / Success is Subjective PodcastPodcast: Lilley Consulting  Related Links: EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track/id1565976964?i=1000641123620EP213: Life After 18: Unique Paths for Neurodivergent Young Adults https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep213-life-after-18-unique-paths-for-neurodivergent/id1565976964?i=1000706653868Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/how-to-support-young-adults-through-nonlinear-life-paths Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Preparing the Modern Meal: Urban Capitalism and Working-Class Food in Kenya's Port City (Ohio UP, 2025) is an urban history that connects town and country. Devin Smart examines how labor migrants who left subsistence food systems in Kenya's rural communities acquired their daily meals when they arrived in the Indian Ocean city of Mombasa, a place where cash mediated access to daily necessities. In their rural homes, people grew their own food and created mealtimes and cuisines that fit into the environments and workday routines of their agrarian societies. However, in the city, migrants earned cash that they converted into food through commercial exchange, developing foodways within the spatial dynamics of urban capitalism. Thus, Smart considers how working-class formation and urbanization, central themes of modern world history, changed East Africa's food systems. Smart explores how these processes transformed domestic labor within migrant households, as demographic change and daily life in a capitalist city shaped the gendered dynamics of food provisioning and cooking. He also examines how urban capitalism in Mombasa, as elsewhere in the world, drove the expansion of eateries for working-class consumers. It focuses especially on street-food vendors who kept their overhead and prices low by operating on sidewalks, in alleyways, and along other open spaces in makeshift structures, where they fried, boiled, and grilled the meals that sustained working-class people in Kenya's port city. The history of street food also provides insights on the political economy of colonial and decolonizing African cities. Despite the services and income provided by street food, Mombasa officials also regularly pursued “modernization” campaigns to remove such informal businesses from the city's landscape, fining and arresting vendors and demolishing their structures. Preparing the Modern Meal reveals the contradictions of such urban political economies from the colonial period to the more recent neoliberal era. Devin Smart is an assistant professor of history at West Virginia University, where he teaches courses in African, European, and global history. His most recent articles have appeared in the Journal of African History and International Labor and Working-Class History, and his current research projects examine Kenya's commercial fisheries as well as the energy transition that occurred in twentieth-century East Africa. He has two additional book projects underway, both of which address the relationship between environmental and economic change. Working the Water: Fishing and Extractivism in Twentieth-Century Kenya examines commercial fisheries as a particular kind of extractive industry, considering how these aquatic economies changed the region's lake, river, and marine environments. Dr. Smart's third book project, A Refined World: Energy Transitions in Modern East Africa, explores how different forms of energy, such as wood, coal, and petroleum, shaped daily life, the region's environments, and the political economy of colonialism and decolonization. Dr. Smart has also published articles on the history of tourism and economic development in Kenya in the African Studies Review, and on the politics of racial conflict in late-colonial Mombasa in the Journal of Eastern African Studies. You can learn more about Dr. Smart's work here Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Science at West Virginia University and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. She is an Association of Applied Sport Psychology certified consultant, public relations and outreach head on the AASP e-board and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. Dieffenbach is a professional coach with a category 1 (elite) USA Cycling license and Level II endurance specialization from USA Track and Field. She has coached for more than 20 years at the high school, collegiate, recreational and elite levels and works with coaching education at all levels of performance. Dieffenbach's teaching interests include coaching techniques, professional development and professionalism in coaching, ethics and moral development in coaching, coaching theory, training theory, long term athlete development, long term coaching development, coaching education, sport psychology for coaching and gender and sport. In our discussion today we touch upon an oftentimes controversial yet incredibly important topic for coaches: is there is difference between coaching boys and coaching girls? We discuss the research, the cultural differences, and so much more. There is a reason this is one of our most popular episodes ever. Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher Link The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women, by Naomi Wolf Link The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf Link Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, by Michael Thompson Link Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, by Lisa Damour Ph.D Link Boys Adrift, by Leonard Sax Link Taking the Field: Women, Men, and Sports, by Michael A. Messner Link Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, Link US Center for Coaching Excellence www.uscoachexcellence.org Dr. Kristen Nash John Kessel, USA Volleyball Connect With Dr. Dieffenbach Website: https://www.uscoachexcellence.org/ Twitter: @DRDCoachScience LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-dieffenbach-b926843/ BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking November and December 2025 and Winter/Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MCLAREN F1! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you? We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports. Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs. Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs. So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. 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If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Science at West Virginia University and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. She is an Association of Applied Sport Psychology certified consultant, public relations and outreach head on the AASP e-board and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. Dieffenbach is a professional coach with a category 1 (elite) USA Cycling license and Level II endurance specialization from USA Track and Field. She has coached for more than 20 years at the high school, collegiate, recreational and elite levels and works with coaching education at all levels of performance. Dieffenbach's teaching interests include coaching techniques, professional development and professionalism in coaching, ethics and moral development in coaching, coaching theory, training theory, long term athlete development, long term coaching development, coaching education, sport psychology for coaching and gender and sport. In our discussion today we touch upon an oftentimes controversial yet incredibly important topic for coaches: is there is difference between coaching boys and coaching girls? We discuss the research, the cultural differences, and so much more. There is a reason this is one of our most popular episodes ever.    Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher  Link The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women, by Naomi Wolf Link The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf  Link Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, by Michael Thompson Link Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, by Lisa Damour Ph.D  Link Boys Adrift, by Leonard Sax Link Taking the Field: Women, Men, and Sports, by Michael A. Messner Link Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, Link US Center for Coaching Excellence www.uscoachexcellence.org Dr. Kristen Nash John Kessel, USA Volleyball Connect With Dr. Dieffenbach Website: https://www.uscoachexcellence.org/ Twitter: @DRDCoachScience  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-dieffenbach-b926843/ BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking November and December 2025 and Winter/Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MCLAREN F1! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. 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"If a tree falls in a forest, am I right?" Lucy is here after being indoctrinated by the fans of West Virginia University to share her thoughts on College Football after this week's action. Plus, Greg has some breaking news regarding the well-known-by-all Bill Mott, the crew gets into a heated debate over Tom Brady's conflicts of interest, and Tony makes a bold prediction for three years in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sustainable Farming Insights with LinleyIn This Podcast: Greg interviews Linley Dixon, a small-scale organic vegetable farmer in southwest Colorado. Linley specializes in soil-grown greenhouse tomatoes and has been farming since 2010. She shares her path to farming, including the challenges faced in finding suitable farmland with water rights, and the creation of Adobe House Farm. Linley also discusses the launch of the Real Organic Project certification program and her efforts to promote transparency and integrity in USDA Organic standards. The conversation touches on sustainable farming practices, the importance of composting, and how to create soil fertility on the farm. Linley gives insights into the economic benefits and community support pivotal to her success. The episode highlights the benefits of locally-grown organic produce and the importance of small-scale farming in building sustainable local food systems.Our Guest:  Linley Dixon has been farming organic vegetables in southwest Colorado since 2010, specializing in soil grown greenhouse tomatoes. In 2018, she helped launch the Real Organic Projects certification program is and is now the co-director of the nonprofit with Vermont Organic Farmer Dave Chapman. For over a decade, she has worked with the organic movement to achieve greater transparency and integrity in USDA Organic, she holds a PhD in plant pathology from the University of Florida and a master's in soil Science from West Virginia University's Organic Research Farm.Linley's Book Recommendation - The Dirty Life by Kristin KimballContact Linley -  linley@adobehousefarm.comLinley's Websites -  AdobeHouseFarm.com &  RealOrganicProject.orgVisit UrbanFarm.org/AdobeHouseFarm for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 900 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy...

YES!It's time for the first game preview of Rich Rodriguez's first season back in Morgantown. On Saturday, the Mountaineers pull the curtain back on a new chapter of West Virginia University football. What should we expect?  Go ahead and take a guess. (No one really knows)There will be over 120 players on the field between the Mountaineers and visiting Coloniols of Robert Morris.  That speaks volumes about the new world of college football expedited by a coaching change. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the matchup and what it all means.  Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

What it means to advocate for organic certificationIn This Podcast: Greg interviews Linley Dixon from The Real Organic Project to discuss the organization's efforts to maintain the true integrity of organic farming. Linley recounts her journey from farming in Colorado to working with the National Organic Standards Board and witnessing regulatory battles that compromised organic standards. She explains the foundation of The Real Organic Project as an add-on certification emphasizing soil health and traditional organic practices. The conversation covers issues such as the inclusion of hydroponics in organic certification, the influence of large corporations, and the need for better enforcement of organic standards. Linley also shares insights into the project's conference, podcast, and community initiatives aimed at educating consumers and supporting local farmers. The discussion highlights the importance of consumer awareness, local farming support, and continued advocacy for robust organic regulations..Our Guest: Linley Dixon has been farming organic vegetables in southwest Colorado since 2010, specializing in soil grown greenhouse tomatoes. In 2018 she helped launch the Real Organic Project's certification program and is now the Co-Director of the non-profit with Vermont organic farmer Dave Chapman. For over a decade she has worked with the organic movement to achieve greater transparency and integrity in USDA Organic. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Florida and a Masters in Soil Science from West Virginia University's Organic research farm.Email Linley at -  Linley@RealOrganicProject.orgCheck out their website at  RealOrganicProject.org Visit UrbanFarm.org/RealOrganic for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

New is the theme for West Virginia University as the school year begins.Not only will the Mountaineers have a new football and basketball coach, but a new school president is occupying Stewart Hall.  Michael Benson has been moving non-stop since taking over last month. In this episode, Benson joins the “Guys” with Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker to discuss the relationship between administration and athletics.  How will WVU navigate the new world of college sports as it continues to redefine itself. Both Benson and Baker share their philosophy and thoughts on where West Virginia University stands in the new world of college athletics. 

Listener Sarah DuMond shares the eulogy she gave for her mother - a woman who embodied the motto, "Take a Tylenol and wear the damn heels." Sarah reflects on navigating life in what she calls, "the sacred Venn diagram of daughter, mother, wife", while planning both a funeral and graduations in the same month. Her tribute captures a remarkable woman who was crowned West Virginia University's Mountaineer Queen, had a self-declared theme song and approached life's challenges with grace and practicality. It's a beautiful portrait of how the women of a certain generation lived with strength, sweetness and an unshakeable sense of what truly mattered - and a reminder that we're all leaving legacies whether we realize it or not. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices