Richmond Freedom, Flock & Forgotten Places (privacy, Coliseum, 6th Street, Train derailment etc) — Unscripted #055

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereVisit a Goodwill near you for Tax Free Weekend (Aug 7-9) and National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening July 22ndJoin the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the special NASCAR guest and additional details: https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppcJoin us at Carytown Run Club every other Saturday at 9AM, info here:Instagram: https://instagram.com/carytownrunclubA free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and getting outside with good people in Richmond.Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.comJeff Sovern Legal Defense Against Flock Fund:https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-sovern-legal-fundIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Flock surveillance cameras, privacy, the Richmond Coliseum, Sixth Street Marketplace, Hull Street, the Parallel Parking Championships, the Richmond train derailment, and how technology is changing everyday life.We start with updates on Carytown Run Club and the upcoming Richmond Parallel Parking Championships before discussing Perry’s Fourth of July performance at the Kennedy Center, Myke’s trip to Key West, the story behind the treasure hunter Mel Fisher, and Richmond’s record-breaking summer heat.Later in the episode, we dive into the arrest of a Virginia man accused of destroying Flock cameras, the expansion of surveillance technology, digital privacy, government trust, and the growing role technology plays in modern society. We also discuss getting outside more, reducing screen time, and why real-world experiences still matter.The second half of the episode focuses on Richmond itself, including Hull Street improvements, Southside nostalgia, the demolition of the Richmond Coliseum, the future of Sixth Street Marketplace, Richmond’s changing architecture, the recent train derailment near Dock Street, and why preserving the city’s history remains so important.Topics include Flock cameras, privacy, the Richmond Coliseum, Sixth Street Marketplace, Hull Street, Southside Richmond, Carytown Run Club, Parallel Parking Championships, Richmond train derailment, Mel Fisher, Key West, Goodwill, Richmond history, and local development.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.Support the showGet more info about our studio here.This podcast is produced by Vera House — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:instagram.com/verahouse.coyoutube.com/@verahousepodverahouse.coHosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young:instagram.com/mykemetzgerinstagram.com/planetperri