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Hometown Hour
by SweetwaterNOW
Hometown Hour is a podcast featuring interesting conversations about a wide range of topics in Sweetwater County. From local cuisine to history and high school sports, join us for an insightful and entertaining episode each month.
Episodes
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#3 - Brittney Montgomery
Brittney Montgomery is an elementary school teacher in Green River, Wyoming. She was recently named the 2021 Wyoming Teacher of the Year.
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#2 - Roy Lloyd
Roy Lloyd is a lifelong resident of Wyoming originally from Evanston. He is a current Commissioner on the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners.
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#1 - Richelle Rawlings-Carroll
Richelle Rawlings-Carroll is a historian who has lived in Sweetwater County for most of her life. She is a member of the Sweetwater County Museum Board of Directors and works as an Administrative Assistant at the Rock Springs Historical Museum. Richelle completed her BA with dual degrees in…
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The Tale of Two Friends
For Art Castillo and Bill Hodges, coaching and friendship go hand in hand. The two WWCC wrestling coaches share the story of their journey together.
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Facing the Unknown
For Rock Springs High School Head Football Coach, Mark Lenhardt, preparing for the opposing team each week is something he's done for quite some time. However, this upcoming season he also has to prepare for the unknown as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
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Creating a Positive Experience
We invited Annette Ice, head coach of the Rock Springs High School Lady Tigers softball team on the show this month to talk about her motives for taking the job and what her plans are with the program moving forward.
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Home Sweet Home
In this episode, Brayden chats with new Green River Wolves head football coach Kevin Cuthbertson. Cuthbertson shares insight into his goals for the football program and how he landed back with the team he once played for.
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"It's Not About Us"
Rock Springs High School Track and Field Head Coach Casey Walker joins Brayden on the show for a unique perspective on the status of local athletes in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Walker reminds listeners that our trying circumstances shouldn't be about us but about others...
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"What an Opportunity"
The 2020 NJCAA Wrestling Championships begin this weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ten Mustang wrestlers will be heading to the championships to bring back the national title. Head coach Art Castillo and three of his national qualifiers sit down in this episode of the podcast to talk about...
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Sacrifice
Trey Marble, Jalen Blaize, Sindou Cisse and Manel Ayol discuss how they've helped change the culture for the WWCC Men's Basketball team this season as they move into the postseason with the hopes to make school history.
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Building Blocks
In episode nine, the conversation with Jeff Atkinson narrows in on some of the principles he learned and implemented while building the men's soccer program at WWCC. His reflection provides sound advice for anyone who may be building a company, relationship or career from the ground up. Music...
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Summiting Your Mountain
Eric Aanerud and Dave Tanner join the Beyond the Game Podcast to chat about their extreme outdoor adventures that have given them a unique perspective on life. From a bear encounter to summiting three peaks in one day, there isn't any adventure too challenging. The duo share their deep feelings…
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One Team, One Fight
DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE TO BEYOND THE GAME Rock Springs YAFL president, Teno Trujillo, and former league president, Mel Carlson, join the podcast to discuss their incredible win down in Las Vegas, Nevada that put Rock Springs YAFL on the map and crowned them national champions. The conversation…
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Growing Pains
This episode features WWCC Wrestling head coach, Art Castillo, who talks about how personal growth comes as a means of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations — a feeling that the sport has always provided him. Whether you're a teenager or adult, personal growth and success only comes as a...
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Fighting for Equality
Wyoming softball has faced it's fair share of challenges throughout the years. However, softball players in the "Equality" state are fighting for the state's nickname and the dream to play softball as a sanctioned sport. Heather Anderson and Annette Ice, two of the biggest supporters of girls...
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The Good Parent
Athletics allow youth to learn valuable lessons, develop strong characteristics and establish an identity. The process can be rewarding if done properly, however, youth's experiences can be dramatically negative if that process is interrupted. While there are many voices and influences around...
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Support and Success
A handful of studies have shown the correlation between support systems and an athlete's success on game day. Whether you are on the sideline, in the game or behind the scenes, you play an important part in the success of athletics and individuals in the community. Ann Rudoff is a prime example…
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The Perfect Storm
When failure at a young age seemed overwhelming, a strong support system allowed Matt Hanson to cope with ADHD. Running serves as that coping mechanism on a daily basis for Hanson. From running The World's Toughest Mudder to the Death Race, Matt competes in races most people wouldn't consider to…
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Obsession
In the debut episode of Beyond the Game, Brayden sits down with WWCC Wrestler Jake Thompson at the end of his sophomore year. Jake's obsession for wrestling started in his youth and has led him to earn status as an All-American during his collegiate career. Obsession isn't just about work ethic…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Hometown Hour have?
Hometown Hour currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Hometown Hour about?
Hometown Hour is a podcast featuring interesting conversations about a wide range of topics in Sweetwater County. From local cuisine to history and high school sports, join us for an insightful and entertaining episode each month.
How often does Hometown Hour release new episodes?
Hometown Hour has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Hometown Hour?
You can listen to Hometown Hour on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Hometown Hour?
Hometown Hour is created and hosted by SweetwaterNOW.
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