Episode L features the town of Lewisburg, WV, voted One of the Best Small Towns in America. It’s definitely one of my favorite small towns in West Virginia. This episode features WV Carnegie Hall; The General Lewis Inn; The Greenbrier Valley Visitor’s Center; Greenbrier Historical Society; and Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company. Music in this episode is by : Tim Lancaster

Episode L features the town of Lewisburg, WV, voted One of the Best Small Towns in America. It’s definitely one of my favorite small towns in West Virginia. This episode features <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carnegiewv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WV Carnegie Hall;</a> <a href="https://www.generallewisinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The General Lewis Inn</a>; <a href="https://greenbrierwv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Greenbrier Valley Visitor’s Center</a>; <a href="https://www.greenbrierhistorical.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbrier Historical Society</a>; and <a href="https://www.gvbc.beer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company</a>. Music in this episode is by : <a href="https://timlancaster.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Lancaster</a>

Episode L: Lewisburg

Krystian Leonard

Being back in the Christmas season, it’s always important to remember to spread the message of, and put in to practice being kind to one another. Krystian does just that with her non-profit foundation Shining Scars. She has a book of the same name. She has also worked for the Born This Way Foundation, and just appeared in a feature film, The Zombie Club, spreading the message of anti-bullying. Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful Holiday season. Music : Silent Night : OPUS Music Club Let Us Be Kind: Ananga Martin

Being back in the Christmas season, it’s always important to remember to spread the message of, and put in to practice being kind to one another. Krystian does just that with her non-profit foundation <a href="http://shiningscars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shining Scars</a>. She has a book of the same name. She has also worked for the Born This Way Foundation, and just appeared in a feature film, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZombieClubMovie/?__tn__=kCH-R&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDyFIxgzhyE4CHwZ-sXCJ4ZxySpx-p8F_AGqxRMQI1a3MxLyUQC2dyf4d53PWF5IK_frIfR7a5Us3eq-FTJ2ra1JySNjNJq6b4mHxtDFaU-Gt9-FdPRssocFaU0UTwgVxaNk4L08HhUglfDdIJ90q29FsnI6OWAoyKYSsxEc_GqRcJ6XULAEmLJUtXGtjCn-6MrFnO2G9yDzZAx7ggaqvvPHksEM5lACi5s-s2tya0si0PGt5eAo6fAx18fcu2wfiO7DANP_Hks4ReAl9tnDHITemt62otMO6Q5FlXfgOrJBMXzlfPiVa5la1hBLzuViuLPQ3kK71C46iRfDIalamH9nvA&amp;eid=ARDLVaomRndHA_hLxnnTE8pCHrnOVvd801jqJXwThMnap5AqLjTyPcUrDG_pRlPJAHkvNgXoHCpegDK-&amp;fref=nf&amp;hc_ref=ARQTyel1i3LLB5VL2fAgjOgSuTspSR7e2RAGjfsSX2HsFeR_0a2Hsn6yVgPysI4V1hk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Zombie Club</a>, spreading the message of anti-bullying. Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful Holiday season. Music : Silent Night : OPUS Music Club Let Us Be Kind: Ananga Martin

Episode K2: Krystian Leonard 

Kristin Laing

Episode K features two media companies from within West Virginia. For the first part of the show, I talk to Kristin Laing of Ruthylee Photography which is based out of Moundsville. We talk about the inspiration for her photography and what we love about the state. For the second part of the show, I talk with Kendall Perkinson and Geoffrey Cameron Fuller about their hit podcast Mared and Karen: The WVU Coed Murders out out by Kromatic Media. Music: Middle of the Triddle; Catching Wineberries in the Sun: Tim Lancaster House of the Rising Sun: Zoe Bucella

Episode K features two media companies from within West Virginia. For the first part of the show, I talk to Kristin Laing of <a href="https://www.ruthyleephotography.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ruthylee Photography</a> which is based out of Moundsville. We talk about the inspiration for her photography and what we love about the state. For the second part of the show, I talk with Kendall Perkinson and Geoffrey Cameron Fuller about their hit podcast <a href="https://www.coedmurders.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mared and Karen: The WVU Coed Murders</a> out out by <a href="http://kromatic.media/audio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kromatic Media.</a> Music: Middle of the Triddle; Catching Wineberries in the Sun: <a href="https://timlancaster.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Lancaster</a> House of the Rising Sun: <a href="https://zoebuccella.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zoe Bucella</a>

Episode K: Kristin Laing; Kromatic Media

Jon Matthews

Welcome to the J episode of the show. This episode features Joelle Cameron who has her own dockside and stand up paddle board yoga business Jojo yoga on Cheat Lake. Her husband Justin created and maintains the Cheat Lake website. The second segment features director and West Virginia native Jon Matthews. He talks about his film resume, upcoming projects , and his pride for being a West Virginia native. Music: Aviatrix: Barbara Jenice Lester

Welcome to the J episode of the show. This episode features Joelle Cameron who has her own dockside and stand up paddle board yoga business <a href="https://www.jojo.yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jojo yoga</a> on Cheat Lake. Her husband Justin created and maintains the <a href="https://www.cheatlake.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cheat Lake</a> website. The second segment features director and West Virginia native Jon Matthews. He talks about his film resume, upcoming projects , and his pride for being a West Virginia native. Music: Aviatrix: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraJmusic/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Jenice Lester</a>

Episode J: JoJo Yoga; Jon Matthews

This is the second of the H episodes and one of my very first interviews! This interview features a conversation I had with park rangers Autumn Cook and David Fox. They discuss what makes Harpers Ferry National Historic Park such a special place in West Virginia. This episode also features music from a former artist in residence at the park Tim Lancaster (music can be found on Itunes)

This is the second of the H episodes and one of my very first interviews! This interview features a conversation I had with park rangers Autumn Cook and David Fox. They discuss what makes <a href="https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Harpers Ferry National Historic Park</a> such a special place in West Virginia. This episode also features music from a former artist in residence at the park Tim Lancaster (music can be found on Itunes)

Episode H2: Harpers Ferry

Welcome to the” I “ episode of The Wild and Wonderful podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z. For this episode, I am focusing on Innovative education with the great folks at Experience Learning in Pendleton County. During my stay I got to spend time with Boone county high school students who are doing vocational education in Adventure Tourism and Hospitality, so later in the show you will hear from the instructor Robert Miller and some of the students in the program. 

Welcome to the” I “ episode of The Wild and Wonderful podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z. For this episode, I am focusing on Innovative education with the great folks at <a href="https://experience-learning.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Experience Learning</a> in Pendleton County. During my stay I got to spend time with Boone county high school students who are doing vocational education in Adventure Tourism and Hospitality, so later in the show you will hear from the instructor Robert Miller and some of the students in the program.

Episode I : Innovative Education 

This is the first of the H episodes featuring Helvetia, West Virginia. This is one of my favorite spots in the state. Learn more about it by listening to my interviews with local residents. In this episode you will hear from: Clara Lehmann, president of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization; Doug Davis, the local artist behind “Old Man Winter”; and concert pianist Jack Gibbons!

This is the first of the H episodes featuring Helvetia, West Virginia. This is one of my favorite spots in the state. Learn more about it by listening to my interviews with local residents. In this episode you will hear from: <a href="https://www.coatofarmspost.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clara Lehmann</a>, president of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization; Doug Davis, the local artist behind “Old Man Winter”; and concert pianist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&amp;v=UOB3ApkJmkM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Gibbons!</a>

Episode H1: Helvetia 

Glen Dale

Episode G features the small town of Glen Dale, WV (my home town) where I spoke Nila Chaddock and Kara Gordon who work at the Cockayne Farmstead. I also got to interview Paul Kirk who was an instructor at the Gardner Winter Music Festival.

Episode G features the small town of Glen Dale, WV (my home town) where I spoke Nila Chaddock and Kara Gordon who work at the <a href="http://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cockayne Farmstead</a>. I also got to interview Paul Kirk who was an instructor at the <a href="http://www.gwmf.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gardner Winter Music Festival</a>.

Episode G: Glen Dale, Gardner Winter Music Festival 

Welcome to the second of the “F” episodes of the podcast! Because I was able to get so much material, this will be split in to two episodes. Part two features Sprouting Farms in Talcott, WV. Music provided by : Born Old

Welcome to the second of the “F” episodes of the podcast! Because I was able to get so much material, this will be split in to two episodes. Part two features <a href="https://www.sproutingfarms.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sprouting Farms</a> in Talcott, WV. Music provided by : <a href="https://soundcloud.com/born-old" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Born Old</a>

Episode F2: Farming (Part 2) - Sprouting Farms 

Welcome to the second of the “F” episodes of the podcast! Because I was able to get so much material, this will be split in to two episodes. Part 1 features Wardensville Garden Market in Wardensville, WV. Music by : Born Old 

Welcome to the second of the “F” episodes of the podcast! Because I was able to get so much material, this will be split in to two episodes. Part 1 features <a href="https://www.wardensvillegardenmarket.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wardensville Garden Market</a> in Wardensville, WV. Music by : Born Old

Episode F2: Farming (Part 1) Wardensville Garden Market

The Wild And Wonderful Podcast is a travel and oral history podcast that explores the sights, sounds, and people of the Mountain State.

Welcome to the first of the F Episodes! This episode features Fairmont podcasters Daniel Bonner from Wasted Local Talent and Roger Harper from Gurus of Gaming. They operate from the Thirteen Palm Trees studio. I also spoke with Emily Hilliard the state folklorist and the Director of the West Virginia Folklife Program. Original Music Includes:  Equalizer, Like Victory : Imbuers

Welcome to the first of the F Episodes! This episode features Fairmont podcasters Daniel Bonner from Wasted Local Talent and Roger Harper from Gurus of Gaming. They operate from the <a href="https://www.thirteenpalmtrees.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thirteen Palm Trees</a> studio. I also spoke with Emily Hilliard the state folklorist and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wvfolklife/?epa=SEARCH_BOX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Director of the West Virginia Folklife Program.</a> Original Music Includes: Equalizer, Like Victory : <a href="https://soundcloud.com/imbuers" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Imbuers</a>

Episode F1 : Fairmont Podcasters, Fallout, and Folklore

Happy Valentine’s Day fellow Explorers. Enjoy this short bonus episode of the podcast featuring an interview with my Grandmother, Dolores Coil, from 2012; about meeting my Grandpa Larry. Also some fellow listeners and friends from Morgantown, Kayla and Kevin Stuerer, tell their personal love story and what they love they about West Virginia. 

Happy Valentine’s Day fellow Explorers. Enjoy this short bonus episode of the podcast featuring an interview with my Grandmother, Dolores Coil, from 2012; about meeting my Grandpa Larry. Also some fellow listeners and friends from Morgantown, Kayla and Kevin Stuerer, tell their personal love story and what they love they about West Virginia.

Valentine's Day (Bonus) 

Hello Fellow Explorers. This is the companion piece to the Elkins episode. Mayor of Elkins, Van Broughton talks to me about what makes Elkins, WV the best city around, and why you need to visit. Stay Wild and Wonderful! 

Hello Fellow Explorers. This is the companion piece to the Elkins episode. Mayor of Elkins, <a href="http://cityofelkinswv.com/government/mayor-city-council/meet-the-mayor/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Van Broughton</a> talks to me about what makes Elkins, WV the best city around, and why you need to visit. Stay Wild and Wonderful!

Episode E2: Elkins (Bonus) 

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to the second E Episode of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z. This episode features the town of Elkins, West Virginia. Interviews include Madalyn Humphrey, the Executive Director of Elkins Main Street ; Anne Beardsley, Executive Director of Elkins Depot Welcome Center , and Becky Hill with the Augusta Heritage Center.  Stay Wild and Wonderful!   Music Provided by : Born Old

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to the second E Episode of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z. This episode features the town of Elkins, West Virginia. Interviews include Madalyn Humphrey, the Executive Director of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElkinsMainStreet/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elkins Main Street</a> ; Anne Beardsley, Executive Director of <a href="https://elkinsdepot.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elkins Depot Welcome Center</a> , and Becky Hill with the <a href="https://augustaheritagecenter.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Augusta Heritage Center.</a>  Stay Wild and Wonderful! Music Provided by : <a href="https://soundcloud.com/born-old" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Born Old</a>

Episode E2: Elkins

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to the first of the E episodes of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast. Today is a really great episode of the show, where I got to talk to some really impressive and successful fellow West Virginians. My first guest is award winning film maker Elaine McMillion Sheldon; who has two documentaries on Netflix (Heroin(e) ) , and Recovery Boys) that take an intimate look at the opioid epidemic currently happening in the state. Then I talk with David Sibray, a journalist and Editor in Chief for the West Virginia Explorer travel website.  Music: Wild and Wonderful Show - Theme: Red Headed Stepchild Let Us Be Kind: Ananga Martin Cover Photo: Derek Waldeck

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to the first of the E episodes of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast. Today is a really great episode of the show, where I got to talk to some really impressive and successful fellow West Virginians. My first guest is award winning film maker <a href="https://www.elainemcmillionsheldon.com/#john-prine-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elaine McMillion Sheldon</a>; who has two documentaries on Netflix (<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80192445" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Heroin(e</a>) ) , and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80177782" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery Boys</a>) that take an intimate look at the opioid epidemic currently happening in the state. Then I talk with David Sibray, a journalist and Editor in Chief for the <a href="https://wvexplorer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">West Virginia Explorer</a> travel website. Music: Wild and Wonderful Show - Theme: Red Headed Stepchild Let Us Be Kind: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anangamamusic/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ananga Martin</a> Cover Photo: <a href="http://www.waldeckphotography.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Derek Waldeck</a>

Episode E1: Elaine McMillion Sheldon; Exploring West Virginia 

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to Episode C3 where I feature the Marshall Co. bluegrass band Crandall Creek. This is a really wonderful group that is not only full of talent, but they also give all their proceeds to charity! Hear their songs and stories in the following episode! Homemade with love.

Hello Fellow Explorers! Welcome to Episode C3 where I feature the Marshall Co. bluegrass band <a href="https://crandallcreekband.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Crandall Creek.</a> This is a really wonderful group that is not only full of talent, but they also give all their proceeds to charity! Hear their songs and stories in the following episode! Homemade with love.

Episode C3: Crandall Creek 

Welcome to the D episode of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z! This episode features poet and musician Doug Van Gundy. I also traveled to the town of Davis where I talked to the brand new owners of The Bright Morning Inn and Cory Chase from White Grass Cross Country Ski Touring Center. Music Includes: Wild Wonderful Show (Theme) : Red Headed Stepchild West Virginia Highway, Ain’t Gonna Rain : Born Old Fine, I’ll Listen: Emily Carlson

Welcome to the D episode of the Wild and Wonderful Podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z! This episode features poet and musician <a href="https://www.wvwc.edu/academics/schools-departments/school-of-fine-arts-humanities/english-department/faculty/doug-van-gundy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Doug Van Gundy</a>. I also traveled to the town of Davis where I talked to the brand new owners of <a href="https://www.brightmorninginn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Bright Morning Inn</a> and Cory Chase from <a href="https://whitegrass.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">White Grass Cross Country Ski Touring Center.</a> Music Includes: Wild Wonderful Show (Theme) : Red Headed Stepchild West Virginia Highway, Ain’t Gonna Rain : <a href="https://soundcloud.com/born-old" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Born Old</a> Fine, I’ll Listen: <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/emilycarlson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Carlson</a>

Episode D: Doug Van Gundy, Davis

Hello Fellow Explorers! This is the second of the C episodes and the Christmas themed episode. Hopefully it will get you in the Christmas spirit. This is a fun episode featuring two very successful and award wining businesses in the Mountain State. I talk with Brook Glover from Swilled Dog Hard Cider and Melody Urbanic from the Cafe Cimino Country Inn. Wild and Wonderful Show (Theme): Red Headed Step Child Musical Interludes: Lauren Coil Sleigh bell sound: Mike Koenig - Soundbible.com I’ll Be Home for Christmas Outro : Doug Van Gundy

Hello Fellow Explorers! This is the second of the C episodes and the Christmas themed episode. Hopefully it will get you in the Christmas spirit. This is a fun episode featuring two very successful and award wining businesses in the Mountain State. I talk with Brook Glover from <a href="https://www.swilleddog.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Swilled Dog Hard Cider</a> and Melody Urbanic from the <a href="https://www.cafeciminocountryinn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cafe Cimino Country Inn</a>. Wild and Wonderful Show (Theme): Red Headed Step Child Musical Interludes: Lauren Coil Sleigh bell sound: Mike Koenig - <a href="http://Soundbible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundbible.com</a> I’ll Be Home for Christmas Outro : Doug Van Gundy

Episode C2: Cider, Cafe Cimino Country Inn, Christmas

This is the part 1 of the C episodes. Today the episode features: Candace Nelson who wrote the book “ The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll”; Coal miner Brad Racer - to discuss a day in the life of a Coal Miner, and Tia Lasporgara the director of the Pursglove Community center The Shack Neighborhood House.  Music includes: Italian Music Mandolin Waltz - Beth Tibbitts Angelina Baker - The Lead Paint Pickers Miner’s Vacation - Pearl Johnson Band Ya’ll Come - The Lead Paint Pickers

This is the part 1 of the C episodes. Today the episode features: Candace Nelson who wrote the book <a href="http://www.candacerosenelson.com/book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“ The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll”</a>; Coal miner Brad Racer - to discuss a day in the life of a Coal Miner, and Tia Lasporgara the director of the Pursglove Community center <a href="https://www.the-shack.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Shack Neighborhood House. </a> Music includes: Italian Music Mandolin Waltz - Beth Tibbitts Angelina Baker - The Lead Paint Pickers Miner’s Vacation - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Family-Demos-Pearl-Johnson-Band/dp/B01AND6FK2/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543430555&amp;sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&amp;keywords=The+Pearl+Johnson+Band" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl Johnson Band</a> Ya’ll Come - The Lead Paint Pickers

Episode C1

This is the second B episode; which features the West Virginia Botanic Garden in Morgantown and Blackwater Outdoor Adventure Company in St. George, West Virginia. This is the playground outside your backdoor, and what makes this state so incredibly special. Music includes: Wild Wonderful Show, West Virginia My Home, Outro - Red Headed Step Children Stay - Luke Sadecky

This is the second B episode; which features the <a href="https://www.wvbg.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">West Virginia Botanic Garden</a> in Morgantown and <a href="http://www.blackwateroutdoors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackwater Outdoor Adventure Company</a> in St. George, West Virginia. This is the playground outside your backdoor, and what makes this state so incredibly special. Music includes: Wild Wonderful Show, West Virginia My Home, Outro - Red Headed Step Children Stay - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lukesadeckymusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke Sadecky</a>

Episode B2: Botanic Gardens, Blackwater Outdoor Adventure 

Someday I might hike that trail !   Can’t wait to hear the next topic.

Trail

Loved all the new facts I learned about Wild and Wonderful WV!

Great podcast!!

The Wild and Wonderful Podcast: Exploring West Virginia A-Z

Hello fellow explorers! This is the first of two B episodes and also has a Halloween theme; as it airs on October 31st! This episode includes interviews with Dr. Travis Stimeling who discusses ballads and bluegrass and musical history of West Virginia; Pat Daugherty: the Ohio Valley Batman, and Sam Mauzy from Big Timber Brewing in Elkins. Music from the episode was contributed by Lauren Coil, Beth Tibbitts, Linda Jean Stokley, and Jenn Ryall, and the Lead Paint Pickers. Songs: Wild Wonderful Theme - Lauren Coil , Beth Tibbits, Linda Jean Stokley Crazy Jane - Lead Paint Pickers Space Girl - Linda Jean Stokley

Hello fellow explorers! This is the first of two B episodes and also has a Halloween theme; as it airs on October 31st! This episode includes interviews with Dr. Travis Stimeling who discusses ballads and bluegrass and musical history of West Virginia; Pat Daugherty: the Ohio Valley Batman, and Sam Mauzy from Big Timber Brewing in Elkins. Music from the episode was contributed by Lauren Coil, Beth Tibbitts, Linda Jean Stokley, and Jenn Ryall, and the Lead Paint Pickers. Songs: Wild Wonderful Theme - Lauren Coil , Beth Tibbits, Linda Jean Stokley Crazy Jane - Lead Paint Pickers Space Girl - Linda Jean Stokley

Episode B1: Bluegrass, Ballads, Brewing, and Batman 

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