Episodes
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S3 Ep. 2 - Brian Cheripko
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of Creeks to Peaks: The Understory podcast! On this episode, Michael interviews Brian Cheripko, a native of Brooke County, West Virginia. Brian is a member of the esteemed Seven Summits Club, having successfully climbed the highest peak on each of the 7 continents....
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S3 Ep. 1 - Brooke Glover
Welcome back to Creeks to Peaks: The Understory! On this episode, we chat with Brooke Glover, the CEO & Co-Founder of Swilled Dog, an award-winning distillery and cidery located in Upper Tract, WV. We discuss the growing agritourism economy in WV, and Brooke’s leadership in driving state policy....
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S2 Ep. 10 - Bryan Chapman
Join us on Season 2, Episode 10 of Creeks to Peaks: The Understory Podcast, and meet Bryan Chapman, the extraordinary US Army Special Forces Officer and Mount Everest Summiteer hailing from Craigsville, WV. From serving with elite forces to conquering the world's highest peaks, his story embodies...
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S2 Ep. 9 - Dan Koepke
On Season 2, Episode 9, Michael interviews Dan Koepke, a Morgantown-native Alpinist and USA Ice Climbing team member. Dan's journey into the world of ice climbing started like many others—with a love for the outdoors and a thirst for adventure. But what sets him apart is his passion and advocacy...
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S2 Ep. 8 - Lindsey Fout
On this episode, we interview Lindsey Fout, the creative force and West Virginia native behind Last Chance Textiles! Lindsey's passion for ethical design led her to craft soft, sustainable, and natural fabric bandanas and scarves. We explore her dedication to style, sustainability, and conscious...
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S2 Ep. 7 - Max Gottlieb & Bo Mahr, Founders of Ridge
Ridge On this episode, we sit down with Bo Mahr and Max Gottlieb, the founders of Ridge, a socially conscious digital banking startup based in Appalachia. We discuss their roots growing up in rural America, and how those experiences drive their desire to positively impact similar communities…
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S2 Ep. 6 - Bryn Perrot aka “Deerjerk”
On this episode, we interviewed artist Bryn Perrot (aka Deerjerk) of Morgantown, WV. Bryn’s iconic woodcuts and prints can be found all around the globe. Her work has been commissioned for use on album covers and stage sets, not to mention many of Jackie O’s beer can labels. We hope you enjoy...
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S2 Ep. 5 - Chip Chase
On Season 2 Episode 5, we interviewed Chip Chase, the heartbeat of Whitegrass Ski Touring Center and Cafe in Canaan Valley, WV. Since opening in 1981, Whitegrass has become renowned as the Mecca of cross-country skiing in the mid Atlantic. That’s in no small part to Chip’s passion for creating a...
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S2 Ep. 4 - Lonnie and Ellen Thompson (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with world-renowned paleoclimatologists and West Virginians, Lonnie Thompson and Ellen Mosley-Thompson. In this episode you’ll continue to hear about their research and exploration around the globe and how it pertains to people back home in the US and in...
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S2 Ep. 3 - Lonnie & Ellen Thompson
Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of Creeks to Peaks: The Understory. In part 1 of another 2-part interview, we introduce you to Lonnie and Ellen Thompson who are world-renowned glaciologists, climatologists, explorers, and West Virginians. The Thompsons have not only been celebrated the…
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S2 Ep. 2 - Hershel “Woody” Williams (Pt. 2)
This is Part 2 of Michael’s interview with World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. On this episode, Woody recounts his heroic actions at the Battle of Iwo Jima, as well as his life and military connections after the war. Take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 1 - Hershel “Woody” Williams (Pt. 1)
On the first episode of Season 2, Michael had the distinct honor of sitting down and talking with World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. Sadly, Woody recently passed away at the age of 98 years old. We hope you join us for Part 1 of 2 episodes where we listen in as Woody...
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S1 Ep. 11 - Princess Sarah Culberson
On this episode, Michael interviews Princess Sarah Culberson, a Morgantown, West Virginia native. Princess Sarah’s extraordinary journey has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, and BBC, along with numerous other media outlets. Her story inspired the book, "A Princess Found,” which is…
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S1 Ep. 10 - Archie Talley
On this episode, Kylenn interviews Archie Talley. Archie is a former basketball star who spent 4 years attending Salem College in Salem, WV, after growing up in Washington, D.C. While there, he was named AP Player of the Year and All-American. He set the NAIA all-time single season scoring record...
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S1 Ep. 9 - Cheryl Laws
On this episode, Michael is joined by Cheryl Laws, a native of South Charleston, WV. Cheryl is the founder and COO of Pollen8, a non-profit organization that strives to change the narrative around substance abuse disorder and works to break the cycle of addiction by providing prevention…
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S1 Ep. 8 - Nick McGarry
On this episode, Michael interviews Nick McGarry. A native of Buckhannon, WV, Nick is a decorated former Special Forces non-commissioned officer and a veteran of the War on Terror. Today, Nick resides in North Carolina where he works as Executive Vice President for True Velocity. Nick remains...
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S1 Ep. 7 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Pt. 2)
This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon. We explore one of Elaine's earliest projects, Hollow, an interactive documentary experience based in McDowell County. We also dive deeper into the differences she sees between documentary film and journalism and…
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S1 Ep. 6 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Pt. 1)
This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our guest Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Elaine is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy and Peabody award winning filmmaker. She is best known for directing two Netflix original documentaries Heroine and Recovery Boys, and was recently named to Doc New York City’s 40...
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S1 Ep. 5 - Janney Lockman
Our guest on Episode 5 is Janney Lockman. Janney grew up in Green Bank, West Virginia in the shadow of the Green Bank Telescope swimming in creeks, playing old time music with her dad, and reading her way through the public library. After spending over a decade living outside of the region for...
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S1 Ep. 4 - Kimberly Reed
Our guest on this episode is Kimberly Reed, a native of Buckhannon, WV. Kim obtained an undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Most recently, She served as President and Chairman of the Export Import Bank of the...
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S1 Ep. 3 - Our Understory
In this episode, co-hosts Michael and Kylenn give listeners insight to the “why” behind the podcast and how it connects to the broader mission of their non-profit, Flag Spruce Initiative. Take a listen.
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S1 Ep. 2 - Matthew Jackfert
Matthew Jackfert is a native of Charleston, WV. Jackfert currently works in Charleston as a composer and radio host with West Virginia Public Broadcasting in addition to his freelance work, and he performs, writes, and arranges for the Appalachian-rock group,The Company Stores. Jackfert has…
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S1 Ep. 1 - Dr. Eric Lovell
Our guest on Episode 1 is Eric Lovell, a native of Sistersville, West Virginia. As an undergraduate at West Virginia University, Eric pursued his fascination with geography and mapping by studying geography while escaping Morgantown on the weekends to explore West Virginia’s hills and hollows.…
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Ep. 0 - Welcome!
STAY TUNED! Ep. 1 release scheduled for Sunday 12/20! Hi, welcome to Creeks to Peaks: The Understory, the podcast that highlights West Virginians, both near and far, who are doing amazing work in their respective fields. Many of whom you may not even know about. Our goal is to bring your…
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