Behind the Scenes in Tidewater
by Joshua Griffin
We go behind the scenes with some of the best businesses, philanthropy, community involvement, and news in the Tidewater area of Virginia. Each episode includes some behind-the-scenes wisdom, stories, and even a discount sometimes!Hosts Erica Hinkle and Joshua Griffin bring the questions and fresh perspective. Their quirky back and forth will keep you entertained. Have a question for one of the hosts? Feel free to message on Facebook anytime.
Episodes
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Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, Chief Executive Officer April Martinez
GMHS was formed in 1912 to address community concerns regarding cruelty and abuse of animals in the Middle Peninsula. Primarily concentrating on livestock in the early years, GMHS' focus shifted to advocating on behalf of "companion" animals as the area became less rural and populations grew in…
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Peggy Lammers Murder Mystery. Unsolved and Local Homicide remains unsolved. Part 4
This episode is about a local unsolved homicide that police say is still an active investigation and not a cold case. On July 11, 2017, Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Lammers was found deceased inside her family’s vacation home on Stove Point in Deltaville, Virginia. A resident of Cuyahoga County…
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Peggy Lammers Murder Mystery. Unsolved and Local Homicide remains unsolved. Part 3
This episode is about a local unsolved homicide that police say is still an active investigation and not a cold case. On July 11, 2017, Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Lammers was found deceased inside her family’s vacation home on Stove Point in Deltaville, Virginia. A resident of Cuyahoga County…
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Peggy Lammers Murder Mystery. Unsolved and Local Homicide remains unsolved. Part 2
This episode is about a local unsolved homicide that police say is still an active investigation and not a cold case. On July 11, 2017, Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Lammers was found deceased inside her family’s vacation home on Stove Point in Deltaville, Virginia. A resident of Cuyahoga County…
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Peggy Lammers Murder Mystery. Unsolved and Local Homicide remains unsolved. Part 1
This episode is about a local unsolved homicide that police say is still an active investigation and not a cold case. On July 11, 2017, Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Lammers was found deceased inside her family’s vacation home on Stove Point in Deltaville, Virginia. A resident of Cuyahoga County…
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Amazing Financial Advice! Jared Miller; Financial Advisor with Mass Mutual of Commonwealth
Jared Miller; Financial Advisor with Mass Mutual of Commonwealth MassMutual is a mutual company. That means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, our members and participating policy owners are often described as sharing in our ownership. This generally means that, if you’re insured under one of...
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Coaching kids for the right reasons! Devon Kay; Head Coach of Hampton Roads Whalers a 14U Hockey Team in Chesapeake VA
Devon Kay; Head Coach of Hampton Roads Whalers a 14U Hockey Team in Chesapeake VA Whaler Nation, initiated in 1999 and formed as GHRTHA (Greater Hampton Roads Travel Hockey Association), was designed to provide a destination travel hockey program for the area’s finest players. The name “Whalers”…
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Making folks feel Good! Kati Lambert; Licensed Massage Therapist; Owner of Hampton Migraine Massage
We specialize in alleviating chronic pain and finding solutions that work. From the moment you step foot in the door, our aim is enabling your body's natural wellness. We work closely with you to customize a plan through massage and wellness education. Offering relief from Chronic Migraine Pain.…
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You can save a life! Organ donation with Susan Radosta; an Organ Transplant recipient that has been featured in the Williamsburg Nextdoor Magazine and Virginia Gazette.
Susan Radosta; an Organ Transplant recipient that has been featured in the Williamsburg Nextdoor Magazine and Virginia Gazette. Susan shares some of her story and how there's a gigantic need for more folks willing to donate organs to help others. United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the...
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Resources folks don't know about that's available to them! Jo Campbell, Care Coordinator for a Virginia Medicaid managed Care Organization, Norfolk
Jo Campbell is an experienced nurse with a demonstrated 10+ year history working in the mental health care industry serving both the adolescent and adult population. Skilled in Medication Administration, Medication Aide and CPR Trainer, Supervisory Management, Case Management, Substance Abuse...
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Jeff Walker. Former USAF B-52 navigator and JAG, award-winning and international bestselling historical fiction author, Williamsburg
From Jeff's website: I was raised in a dying one-industry town smack in the middle of Flyover Country. I came up a Chicago Cubs fan, subsisting on a diet of Hostess fruit pies and Pepsi in glass bottles. I checked out every book in our public library about anywhere other than there. For college…
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Jason and Brandi McNeely, Heroic Apparel, Toano; Active duty military, corporate America, and a 4 year old and new business!
Jason and Brandi McNeely, active duty military, owners of Heroic Apparel in Toano VA Heroic Apparel was born out of a desire to create something that would honor America’s heroes, big and small. I’ve always been a t-shirt kind of guy. To me, a great shirt is like your favorite blanket. It just...
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Kevin Clark Jones, Athletic Director at Hampton Christian Academy, General Manager at Silver Hand Meadery, co-Owner of Mangata Coffee and Tea, Hampton
Kevin Clark Jones is a busy man... He's Athletic Director at Hampton Christian Academy, General Manager at Silver Hand Meadery,and co-Owner of Mangata Coffee and Tea. Hampton Christian Academy exists as a coeducational, college preparatory school that encompasses pre-school through twelfth grade....
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Pivoting to grow an amazing business! CJ McDonald, Under the Stars Lavender Farm, Gloucester
Listen for a special discount! From underthestarsfarm.com Under the Stars Farm was born out of the desire to bridge a gap, find a solution and create an experience for others. I had been traveling 180k miles a year for my corporate job. My relationships at home were okay, but strained. I was…
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April Fools Erica!
Listen to the joke we played on Erika today! Tidewater’s first swingers club?!
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Jean Howard, CA&J Farm, Mathews, This farm is amazing and inviting!
An Herb Farm Sharing the Joy of Natural Good Health to the Beat of the Drums! Jean is a trained Community Herbalist & Drum Circle Facilitator, working with our Farm Team to promote Natural Wellness Education through Music and Programs on, off farm and Virtual. We are an Off-grid capable Solar,...
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Liz Lyon, R.I.S.P., Urbanna, Helping Kids overcome!
Liz Lyon has an MS in psychology, is a qualified child mental health provider, and has a BS in exercise physiology with concentration in community health. She's the early intervention director of the Rural Infant Services Program (RISP). The Rural Infant Services Program (RISP) provides support…
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Harley Barker, Serial entrepreneur, Gloucester
This may be the most explosive show yet! Harley shares how he went from rock bottom to the top of the mountain. After being shot twice, Harley survived and picked up the pieces to go on to being a serial entrepreneur, business owner of a DJ company, and taking over an insurance agency!
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Alexa Rae, Williamsburg, Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer with CMS Mortgage Solutions
Local expert, author and Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer, Alexa Rae! From https://alexagetmeamortgage.com/ Alexa is known for her elite customer service and transparency. She prides herself on taking extra time to ensure that her customers are matched with the best possible loan program, and that...
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Danielle Cavazos and Megan Buhmann, Tidewater Music Therapy, Yorktown. Helping others, they've found their calling
Danielle and Megan, certified music therapists, share their passion, history, and wisdom about music therapy and how it can help others reach their goals in life. They go behind the scenes and so much more. They're making a difference and even go to some of the local schools spreading the…
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Saving the world and addressing racism all in one show!
Erica and Joshua share their hobbies and why they make a difference in their lives. Going "Behind the Scenes" with this episode and sharing why their hobbies help others.
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Eric Thomas, Rival Digital, Virginia Beach, Finding a niche in marketing
Today we go behind the scenes with Eric Thomas. Eric is president of Rival Digital. Explains explains how his company helps HVAC businesses in more than one way. Check it out!
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Deidre McClellan, Notable Jewels, Virginia Beach, Out of the box thinking for small business in Tidewater
Deidra makes jewelry for people that love original and unique accessories. Her jewelry reflects different moods and styles. She creates for you. Finally, she goes behind the scenes sharing a unique way her customers can purchase one of a kind jewelry as apart of a special program. Visit Deidra's...
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Robert Pegram, S&A Exterior Services, Yorktown, Finding unique services in growth
Robert Pegram, owner of S&A Exterior Services talks about the growth his company is experiencing and shares some of the unique services his company is offering.
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Ebony Nickens, Home Care Associates, Gloucester, Top notch care for loved ones
Today’s guess was Ebony Nickens. She is owner and partner at Home Care Associates. They offer top-notch care for your loved ones and she talks about what makes them different. Check it out!
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We’re back! After a long break, we do some catching up and share some of our holiday favorites.
Erica and Josh took a break for a little while and this episode is our first episode back from our break. We do some catching up and share some things our families do around the holidays.
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Aaron and Justine McFarland, Tupelo Farm and Garden, Urbanna, This couple rocks!
Aaron and Justine McFarland, co-owners of Tupelo Farm and Garden in Urbanna, Virginia y’all about their unique farm and how they’re bringing back the things we have been missing. Even lightning bugs! They focus on the customer experience and really connect to make the customer happy!
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Jason Bulgin, CJC services, Gloucester, finding rare gems is just another day at work
Jason Bulgin owner of CJC servicesin Gloucester Virginia goes behind the scenes with his business and talks about some of the cool things he has come across.
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Bonus episode! Josh and Erica go behind the scenes! Part 2 of 2
Tiger documentaries, the new loan program, and a rant about toilet paper. You’ve got to listen to this episode! Part 2 of 2
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Bonus Episode! Josh and Erica go behind the scenes! Part 1 of 2
Tiger documentaries, the new loan program, and a rant about toilet paper. You’ve got to listen to this episode! Part 1 of 2
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Part 2 of 2. Bonus episode! What to do when quarantined.
Bonus episode! What to do when you’re quarantined. Erica and Josh go behind the scenes with some ideas of what to do on a day you find yourself quarantined.
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Part 1 of 2. Bonus episode! What to do when you’re quarantined.
Bonus episode! What to do when you’re quarantined. Erica and Josh go behind the scenes with some ideas of what to do on a day you find yourself quarantined.
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Candice Greathouse, Greathouse Home Services, Hampton, Exterior cleaning with top notch hospitality!
Candice Greathouse, co-owner of Greathouse Home Services in Hampton goes behind the scenes with her and husband’s family owned business. She shares how they’ve become the best at exterior cleaning homes with top notch hospitality! Stay tuned to the end for a discount only for our listeners!
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Mason Murawski, Murawski Photography, Yorktown, Memories in life can be captured!
Mason Murawski, owner of Murawski Photography in Yorktown shares how he’s honed craft getting better and better while collaborating with those he admires! Such a cool episode!
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Reenie and Maria Moss Fraser, Vital Wellness and Fitness and Knead to Heal, Yorktown
Reenie and Maria Moss Fraser owners of Vital Wellness and Fitness and Knead to Heal. Partners in business and in life! Reenie is a massage therapist and a medical massage practitioner and Maria is a certified personal trainer. They explain how their business has come full circle and offer a...
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Caitlin Pistone Brannon, Ricks Cheese Steak Shop, Williamsburg, she does it all! Check it out!
Caitlin Pistone Brannon, head server, blogger, actress, and singer. Featured in the Good Neighbor magazine. At Ricks Cheese Steak Shop, it’s a family affair with everyone doing their part. Check out this episode and find out what makes them so amazing!
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Bonus episode! Steps to starting a business part two
Part 2! Josh and Erica go behind the scenes on how to start a business. So many folks don’t understand how easy it can be as long as you know the steps. Check it out!
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John Polson, Realtor, investor, and serial entrepreneur goes behind the scenes with the up and downs
John Polson, Realtor, investor, and self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur goes behind the scenes with the ups and downs in real estate and just business in general. He drops some wisdom for people that are looking to start their own business as well. Stay tuned to the end for an awesome discount!
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Dawn Brotherton, Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC, shares the ins and outs of publishing a book
Dawn Brotherton, owner and founder of Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC shares the ins and outs of publishing a book. We learned a lot on this one! And she has a new book coming out on audio!
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Kristine James, Hampton Roads Paranormal Society, Hayes, spooky stories and proof of ghosts!
Kristine James, founder of Hampton Roads Paranormal Society in Hayes, Virginia. She tells some spooky stories, and we get to hear proof of ghosts! No charge!
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Sonya Byrd, Elite Assistants, Williamsburg Virginia, more than just an answering service
Sonya Byrd owner of Elite Assistants in Williamsburg, Virginia shares how her business is more than just an phone answering service. Her clients and joy services that go above and beyond helping them grow and stay on top of things. It’s all about customer experience. Her attention to detail and...
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Bonus episode! Steps to starting a business part one
Josh and Erica go behind the scenes on how to start a business. So many folks don’t understand how easy it can be as long as you know the steps. Check it out!
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Georgina Boman, Virginia’s River Realm, Weems, how to get people to visit a small town
Georgina Boman, the Events and Marketing Coordinator with Virginia’s River Realm, shares all the things that they are doing to showcase the amazing area around the Rappahannock River. So many great restaurants and awesome things to do.
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Bonus episode: Josh and Erica’s favorite podcasts
Josh and Erica have a chat and discuss their favorite podcasts that they listen to. Jesse Cole, Chuck Balsamo, Gary Vaynerchuk, Rachel Hollis, Jenna Kutcher, Tonya Dalton, Danielle Pasternak and Daniel Moyer, Tenderfoot TV & Black Mountain Media are mentioned!
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Li Cara, Unleash Your Light, Williamsburg, good energy and the good life
Li Cara, Author and host of the book and show of the same name, “Unleash Your Light” goes behind the scenes with some of her thoughts. She shares how her struggles turned from darkness to a light filled, amazing, and positive life that anyone can have. Read her book and watch her show to find out...
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Adam Bridwell, Southeast Virginia Paranormal Investigations, Gloucester, Investigating the unknown
Adam Bridwell, investigator with Southeast Virginia Paranormal Investigations goes behind the scenes with the unknown, the scary, and the paranormal. He shares some detailed stories of some of his experiences!
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Bonus episode. Tidewater activities
Erica and Josh share some of the activities you can do in the Tidewater area!
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Tiffany Boyle, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue
Tiffany Boyle, Newport News commissioner of the revenue goes behind the scenes sharing the ends and outs of a challenging position and how she is succeeding! With a background in the public and private sector as both an employee and entrepreneur, Commissioner of the Revenue Tiffany Boyle, brings…
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Leslie Walsh, YMCA, Kilmarnock, “We want you here!”
Leslie Walsh, Membership Experience Director at the Northern Neck YMCA goes Behind the Scenes with the Y. She shares some new things coming out and even a discount for new members. Listen until the end!
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Welby Whiting Fairlie, International Student Exchange, Williamsburg, lifelong connections
Welby Whiting Fairlie is a Regional Manager for International Student Exchange. After traveling to some amazing places early in life, she found her calling by making connections that can sometimes grow being a lifelong bond. Want to be the change in someone’s life or just show them some cool new...
About this show
We go behind the scenes with some of the best businesses, philanthropy, community involvement, and news in the Tidewater area of Virginia. Each episode includes some behind-the-scenes wisdom, stories, and even a discount sometimes!Hosts Erica Hinkle and Joshua Griffin bring the questions and fresh perspective. Their quirky back and forth will keep you entertained. Have a question for one of the hosts? Feel free to message on Facebook anytime.
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Joshua Griffin