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The Ridge Podcast

The Ridge Podcast

The Ridge Podcast is a show that focuses on interviewing every day people in the Blue Ridge and greater Appalachian area discussing local history, politics, stories, and other oral history topics. Ethan is a student at Harvard and Luke is a student at Virginia Tech. Both are graduates of Carroll County High School in Hillsville, Virginia.

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44:08

#38 – Election Recap: Clerk’s Race, Campaigns, Polls,...

The Ridge Podcast ·

2023/11/12

This episode is unique. Instead of their usual book talk or interview, Ethan and Luke discuss a recent, local event that they both had the opportunity to participate in: Election Day. To be fully transparent, The Ridge Podcast is meant to be, and always will attempt to be, a politically neutral platform, covering all aspects in order to fully inform the voter. However, this does not mean that its hosts necessarily support the same candidates. Ethan supported the re-election of Gerald R. Goad for

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33:17

#37 – Book talk: The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

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2023/11/07

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. This book is interesting and very controversial. The book's thesis is how a monarch should rule a country. It presents a framework for taking, executing, and maintaining control. Being required reading for many Political Science, Government, and Philosophy programs, Ethan and Luke decided to read the book and give their thoughts on it. They also discuss the role of translations when it comes to reading historical books such

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38:04

#36 – Clerk Gerald R. Goad: Campaign,...

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2023/10/29

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Clerk Gerald R. Goad. This is the second time that he has been on the podcast. Last time, they discussed his personal life and journey to the Clerk's office. This time however, they discuss his achievements thus far, his campaign, his goals for the next term, and a description of some of the procedures that the Clerk's office. Thank you again Clerk Goad for being on the podcast. Ways to contact Clerk Gerald Goad: Facebook:

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34:37

#35 – Book talk: Bobok by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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2023/10/25

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss Bobok by Fyodor Dostoevsky. They go through its plot, some moral lessons contained within the book, and briefly discuss Mr. Dostoevsky's personal life and how it may have influenced his writing style. Near they end they discuss what they each are currently reading and different translations of this work. Links mentioned: Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/40745/40745-h/40745-h.htm#BOBOK Podcast Information: Website:

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#34 – Walter Rugaber: Journalism, New York Times,...

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2023/10/18

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Walter Rugaber. Mr. Rugaber is a former journalist, president and publisher of the Roanoke Times, New York Times correspondent, Interim President of Hollins University, and member of the Virginia Humanities board. They discuss his life growing up, his decision to go to Northwestern University for journalism, his experience and their unique program, and his first job. They then switch to the Civil Rights and his experiences meeting influential figures

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1:00:55

#33 – Book talk: Animal Farm by George Orwell

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2023/10/11

In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss Animal Farm by George Orwell. They compare it to other Orwellian literature, muse on the political impacts the book has had, and recount the story. Later on in the episode they discuss biographies, author's motivations to write books, and all the wrong reasons that people write books, as well as some of the right ones. Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi Apple

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1:29:46

#32 – Curt Sumner: Engineering, Drafting, Hard Work,...

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2023/10/04

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Curt Sumner. Mr. Sumner is the Engineering teacher at Carroll County High School. He has years of experience in the Drafting, Engineering, and Designs fields. They discuss his journey from working in a factory to returning to college, working as a teacher, and lessons that he has learned from education. They also briefly discuss the impact of COVID, music, and advice for younger generations. They also go into the impact that he has had on students as an

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1:48:28

#31 – B.P. “Phil” Hawks: Clerk of Circuit Court...

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2023/09/24

In this episode Ethan and Luke interview B.P. Phil Hawks. Mr. Hawks is a candidate for the Clerk of Circuit Court in Carroll County, VA. He recounts his early life, his education, role models, career transition to becoming an OT and other important topics. He also briefly discusses his motivation for running for political office. Thank you again Mr. Hawks for being on the podcast. Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com Spotify:

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1:49:59

#30 William (Bill) Barr: Traveling, Kylene Barker,...

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2023/09/20

In this episode Ethan and Luke interview William (Bill) Barr. Mr. Barr is a Carroll County native who currently resides in Florida. They discuss the countries mentioned in the title, Bill's education, his business and career, other travels, experiences, and lessons learned. He was also a student at CCHS when Kylene Barker won Mrs. America and discusses the local reaction. They hope to interview Mr. Barr again in the coming weeks to further discuss his stories. Thank you again Mr. Barr for being

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59:08

#29 – Tech Sergeant Nicholas McGaughey: Air Force...

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2023/09/10

In this Episode Ethan and Luke interview Technical Sergeant Nicholas McGaughey. Sergeant McGaughey is an Air Force Reserves recruiter currently stationed in Richmond, Virginia. They discuss the enlistment process, boot camp, tech school and different jobs available in the Air Force, how the Air Force can help people get through college, serving part time through the Reserves or Air National Guard, and other related topics. This is an excellent episode for anyone interested in learning more about the

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1:06:27

#28 – Aunt Jill: England, WW2, Germany, PoWs,...

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2023/09/06

In this episode Ethan and Luke interview Aunt Jill. Normally, Ethan lists out the full name of our guests in the title of the episode but Mrs. Jill has asked to remain anonymous. Mrs. Jill is Luke's aunt. Mrs. Jill lived in England during World War II and later moved to the United States with her husband. During the episode, she discusses Germany, the involvement of The United States in the War, her husband's role, the Army, the Holocaust, and other related but unique aspects. She also talks about

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26:45

#27 – US Congressman Morgan Griffith: Law School,...

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2023/08/31

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Congressman Morgan Griffith. Congressman Morgan Griffith has represented the Ninth District of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2010. He is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and was recently named Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He is also a member of the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Energy. Further, he serves as a member of the

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49:55

#26 – Book talk: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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2023/08/24

In this episode Ethan and Luke discuss Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It is a classic that many have heard of but have not actually read. It is a small and digestible book, but it is nevertheless very impactful and thought provoking. This is a great book for anyone looking for a shorter but very intense and pensive read. Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi Apple Podcasts:

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19:27

#25 – Event: Fiddler’s Convention, Kazim Shriners,...

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2023/08/17

In this episode, Ethan and Luke travel to the Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Virginia. This episode features interviews with folk from the Kazim Shriners, Moose Lodge, and Gideons International discussing what they do, history, music, culture, and tradition. This is a great episode to learn more about the Fiddler's Convention and the organizations that help make it run every year. Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com Spotify:

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1:57:23

#24 – Mike Scott: US Navy, Submarines, Nuclear...

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2023/08/10

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Mike Scott. Mr. Scott is a twenty year Navy veteran who served on submarines, was a recruiter, and was in the reserves for a one year stint. After retiring he started working for the Surry County Veterans Services and provides services to Veterans not only in Surry County, but in surrounding counties. They also discuss the Nuclear Service, the Navy SEALs, and the Naval Academy. Thank you again Mr. Scott for being on the podcast. Important

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1:12:45

#23 – Deborah Renie Gates: Democratic State Senate...

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2023/08/04

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Deborah "Renie" Gates. Renie is the Democratic State Senate candidate for District 7. They also interviewed her mom a few weeks ago. She and her mom are running together as a mother-daughter campaign, the first mother-daughter political pair in the country's history. They are based in Floyd, Virginia and have been located in this area for the past 40+ years. They discuss Speech Therapy, Agriculture, Healthcare, Broadband, and other important but difficult

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34:35

#22 – Race Recap: Froggy Mountain 100 Miler,...

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2023/07/27

This episode is a bit different than normal. Instead of their normal long interviews with a single person, Ethan interviewed several different people a few minutes and we Ethan and Luke also did separately recorded segments summarizing their thoughts. This episode follows and focuses on the Froggy Mountain 100 Miler, the hardest race in North America. It consists of 100 miles around a 1 mile loop, each with 500 feet of elevation gain making the total ascent 50,000 feet, aka Mount Everst 1.5 times

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47:58

#21 – Mark Harmon: Sidna Allen House, Historical...

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2023/07/20

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Mark Harmon. Mr. Harmon is a World History teacher at Carroll County High School. He is an active volunteer for the Carroll County Historical Society and is repairing the J. Sidna Allen House in Fancy Gap, Virginia. They also discuss his career teaching, his time as a student, his time working in England at the University of Nottingham, and other Thank you again Mr. Harmon for being on the podcast. Links mentioned: The Craftsman:

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1:40:15

#20 – Paul Tilley: Trucking, Business, New River...

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2023/07/11

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Paul Tilley. Paul is an ultramarathoner and is an owner of New River Trail Outfitters in Galax, Virginia. They discuss his time as a trucker, his business and the services that they provide, and his introduction into running, camping, and hiking. They briefly discuss the book Born to Run and how it inspired him and his brother to start running. Later on in the episode, they talk about ultramarathons, training, nutrition, and how Paul trains for his races

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1:15:01

#19 – Democratic Delegate Candidate Patty...

The Ridge Podcast ·

2023/07/04

In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Patty Quesenberry, the Democratic State Delegate Candidate for Virginia House District 47. They discuss infrastructure, affirmative action, education, housing, social services, volunteering, and other topics. They cover the Democratic platform and what challenges are presented while running as a Democrat in a primarily Republican area. They also discuss the importance of voting and some shocking statistics about how little people vote nowadays. Thank

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