Episodes
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JWExPod 83 Rosemary Ketchum
I had the pleasure to chat again with Rosemary Ketchum the associate director of NAMI can candidate for representative of Ward 3 Wheeling City Council. She's always been involved in working to making the community better both professionally and personally. I think her hands on approach and open...
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JWExPod 82 JD Mihopulos
I had a great chat with author and friend JD Mihopulos. We discuss what it was like living abroad in Thailand before getting into a great conversation about the metaphysical and his books. How the Gods built their houses volume 1 and 2. A collection of short stories inspired by the author's…
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JWExPod 81 Ian Beabout.
Ian Beabout from ShedSounds recording studio and I have a great chat about music film and the pursuit to do the best work you possibly can. Ian graduated West Liberty in 2017 with a degree in music technology and public relations. Instead of taking the corporate route he struck out on his own...
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JWExPod 80 Comedians Paige Creamer and Jermaine Lucious
Wheeling has a burgeoning stand up comedy scene. I had a chance to chat with two of the comedians leading the charge. Paige Creamer stand up comedian and host of the recent First Offense Showcase and Exit Zero Entertainment promoter Jermaine Lucious has recently starting doing sets.
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JWExPod 79 Ananga Martin, Adrian Niles & Chad Burrall
In this special episode Ananga Martin returns with Adrian Niles and Chad Burrall. We discuss how they came together to record her album Moon Light and Fire as well as what the experience meant to them. They treated us to several live songs during the podcast. They will have an album release party...
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JWExPod 78 Sean Duffy
I never knew exactly what my buddy Sean Duffy did as executive director at the WALS Foundation. So I was happy to get a chance to talk with him at his office in the beautiful First State Capital building. We had a great chat about the important and interesting work he does there. Sean is also an...
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Ananga Martin Decoction
Ananga was kind enough to play a song for me at the end of the podcast which you can hear by itself here.
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JWExPod 77 Travis Henline Returns!
Travis Henline returns to the podcast along with his son Oliver to discuss the planned Wheeling Heritage Center where he has been appointed as the museum project manager. More than just a museum it is envisioned as hub entrance to Wheeling. Their goal is to connect the past, present and how it…
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JWExPod 76 Ananga Martin
I had the pleasure to chat with musician Ananga Martin. We discussed how she came to be a singer song writer and how she writes her songs. But more importantly she talked about the joy she get from playing music and what the experiences she shares with the musicians she plays with means to her.…
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JWExPod 75 Rosemary Ketchum
I had a chance to sit down for a great conversation Rosemary Ketchum over coffee at Good Mansion Wine. Her Facebook page says she is a community advocate who is trying to change the world. As the Associate Director at NAMI Greater Wheeling and through her recent appointment to the Wheeling Human...
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JWExPod 74 Laura Hitchman from OV Power Yoga
I had a great chat with Yoga Instructor, Life Coach and owner of Ohio Valley Power Yoga Laura Hitchman. We started of discussing the challenges of starting a new business then got into the importance on leading a purposeful life. Yoga is just one of the ways Laura is helping people improve their...
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JWExPod 73 Ezra Hamilton & Corinne Chamberlin
I set down with musician Ezra Hamilton who some may know from his band Hit Play but over the last year he’s been working very hard on original music with his band The Reletivs. Corinne Chamberlin also joins us. She does everything from marketing to music videos for the band. We talk about the...
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JWExPod 72 Artists Round Table
Amber & Nate Musser not only organized this round table podcast of this eclectic group of talented Ohio Valley artists but they hosted the event and even made us all a fabulous dinner. Also in attendance were Alvin Chiu, Rachael Goodman and Josh Bommer. All the artists practice several forms of…
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JWExPod 71 Doug Flight from Winkin Sun Hemp Company
I met up with Doug Flight from Winkin Sun Holistic Hemp Farm to discuss West Virginia Hemp. An often misunderstood and under used crop hemp growing and usage is on the rise. Doug breaks down the uses of hemp and CBD oil, explains the difference between marijuana and hemp as well as the legal and...
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JWExPod 70 Jermaine Lucious
I first met Jermaine Lucious on the set of an Undependent Films production. I had been following his Facebook post for a while and I enjoyed his take current events. He met Co-host Alvin Chiu and me at Tacoholics for a chat about everything from Bill Cosby, Kayne West and Donald Trump. He filled…
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JWExPod 69 Daniel Finsley Wheeling Threads
Daniel Finsely from Wheeling Threads met up with my Co Host for the day Alvin Chiu at Wheeling Coffee and Spice. Wheeling Threads is a locally owned clothing company that specializes in West Virginia and Ohio Valley themed clothing. Daniel is an inspiring example of working hard to make your…
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JWExPod 68 Amanda Gordon
I met Amanda Gordon aka The Provocative Poet through Instagram. I was immediately taken by how honest and real her poems were. She not only wear her heart on her sleeve but puts it online where others can enjoy and even be comforted through her poetry. Our conversation out front of the Wheeling...
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JWExPod 67 Love and Data
After seeing Love and Data at Wheeling Brewing I knew I had to have Amber & Nathan Musser on my podcast. This married couple use their spare time to create wonderful and unique music. They invited me to their home for dinner then we discussed everything from how they became a band to how they…
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JWExPod 66 Danny Padden HQ
I met up with Danny Padden for a discussion about all things drifting but first we talk about the local music scene and the dance parties he and Alec Berry have been putting on in the last few months. Danny is a guy who is not afraid to try something new then works hard to make good things happen...
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JWExPod 65 Weelunk’s Jason Koegler and Jeremy Morris w/George Kellas
Last summer I had a chance to chat with Weelunk’s Jason Koegler and Jeremy Morris along with Co-Host George Kellas. They discuss everything from the origins of Weelunk to their goal to highlight some of the people and things that make Wheeling great. Weelunk is a great resource for residence and...
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JWExPod 64 Coffee and Conversation 02
I met up with Ryan Sears and Michael Krock on a Sunday morning at Brent Clyburn's home for this second episode of Coffee and Conversation. We start off discussing the recent bear sighting and Jamboree in the Hills and end up talk about AI and the future of humanity.
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JWExPod 63 Brian Louis Thomas George Kellas
Recorded last summer James and George catch up with old friend and recent graduate of Emerson University film school Brian Louis Thomas aka BLT. Brian is director, writer & actor. He starred James’ first 2 films “Sterling Bannister” & “A Night at the Coffee shop”. Brian will be attending graduate...
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JWExPod 62 Coffee and Conversation
Bob Gaudio & Clare McDonald host this first episode of Coffee and Conversation in their beautiful converted school house home. My buddy Michael Krock and my best friend since the grade school Jay Timmons round out the group as we drink our Sunday coffee and chat about what’s going on in the world...
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JWExPod 61 Oland Boles Corey Eller.prel
Luthiers Corey Eller & Oland Boles join James and guest co-host Michael Krock to discuss the process of creating a guitar completely from scratch. Even if you don’t play guitar or enjoy wood working you’ll be inspired hearing these guys describe their craft. Music in this episode is by Gravelbed...
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JWExPod 60 Robert Libby Strong
Robert and Libby Strong from the SMART Centre Market joined me and Co-Host George Kellas last summer. We had a great chat about some new discoveries and old scientific theories. They also talked about the origins of the Science Center and the cool things they do there. Listen to the podcast then...
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JWExPod 59 Alvin Chiu
Alvin Chiu aka Tha Mellowed Yello is a musician, artist and film maker. He and I have been friends since meeting at a philosophy discussion group years ago. We’ve had many chats about art and the life of an artist. I was really happy to have a chance to record one of those conversations.
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JWExPod 58 Laura Hitchman
Laura Hitchman shares how a health crisis led to a life change to go from a concierge to a yoga instructor and life coach. She recently moved back to the area and is on a mission to help people by sharing what she has learned.
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JWExPod 57 Erin Yaeger and Ali Bonomo
Erin Yaeger and Ali Bonomo are two outstanding photographers. I had the pleasure chatting with them at River City about life’s journey and what led them to not only being photographers but back to the Ohio Valley from the many places they’ve lived over the years.
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JWExPod 56 Brandon Holmes & Melissa Saville 2
Melissa Saville & Brandon Holmes from Renew Refinishing & Restoration make their return to the podcast. Since their last appearance they’ve refocused their business more toward furniture refinishing and restoration as well as help me launch my own business. Following your dream, doing the kind of...
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JWExPod 55 Kyle Lewis from Healthy Vibes for You
I met up with Kyle Lewis from Healthy Vibes for You. Not only is Healthy Vibes the #1 Smoothie & Juice Bar in Wheeling but a Nutrition Club that provides positive wellness support to the community through wellness evaluations & consistent accountability to hit people wellness goals. In addition…
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JWExPod 54 Falconers Mick Brown Mike Krock
I met up with Falconers Michael Krock & Mick Brown several times before we actually got around to recording a podcast. It was hard to take time away from being out with the birds to sit inside and talk. The amount of work and level of detail these guys put into training, caring and ultimately...
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JWExPod 53 Carl Besece
From crab fishing to dog sledding in Alaska Carl Besece has had some very interesting experiences but his heart has always belonged to music and horses. Guest host Suchi Inpuan and I had a great evening chatting with Carl & Brenda at their home and learning about their journey down the path less...
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JWExPod 52 Mr. Fancy Pants 2
Sean Decker, Ryan Sears & Matt Klempa from Mr. Fancy Pants make their long awaited return to the podcast. It took some doing to get these guys back on the their thoughts on playing covers vs originals. After the second hour the conversation took a turn from music to social/political to wrap up a...
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JWExPod 51 Jomana Lallone
Jomana Lallone joins the podcast to discuss Business Psychology. She is currently getting her PhD in the field. Along with guest host Suchi Inpuan we explore behavioral economics as well as how do business leaders treat their people.
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JWExPod 50 Weird Lightning
Episode 50! A year in the making. James finally get the allusive Bethany Decker & Josh Bommer for the progressive electronic band Weird Lightning together for a conversation in Starbucks. They discuss the origins of the band and what playing music has meant to them. *Be cool. The audio issues…
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JWExPod - 49 - Kelcie Rauscher
James has a deep discussion with Kelcie Rauscher about she turned her life around. After years of drug addiction and even some time in a penitentiary Kelcie has over 2 years of sobriety. She’s bravely shares the details of her experience and how she stays on the right path every day
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JWExPod - 48 - Grant Coleman
James gets together with longtime friend Grant Coleman. They discussed his early days working at the legendary 2nd Cup coffee shop and his interest in open his own coffee shop.
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JWEXPod - 47 - Trevor Lindgren and Jason Boyd
James meets up with Trevor Lindgren & Jason Boyd help them start their own podcast. If you’ve always wanted to start a podcast or are just curious what these guys will be up to tune in and find out.
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JWExPod - 46 - Lindsay Schooler
This week James meets up with Lindsay Schooler from Happy Goat Yoga. They talk about the origins of the Happy Goat Yoga studio, the benefits of yoga and the importance of living a mindful life.
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JWExPod - 45 - Melody Rae
Musician Melody Rae formerly of the band Mange and current member of Bedtime joins the podcast. She and James talk about the extreme pleasure of living a life devoted to music and the heartache that lies around every turn. From the concert which first inspired her to how she taught herself how to...
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JWExPod - 44 - Calder Woolums
James has chat with Calder Woolums while he was in town over the holidays. He’s a recent graduate of Lewis & Clark College where he studied Anthropology. We sat down to discuss he’s thesis paper on education and the conversation expanded to a thoughtful discussion on how best deal with some of…
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JWExPod - 43 - Thomas Gilson
James has a great chat with Thomas Gilson the owner/operator of The Cheese Melt. Thomas’ great food and unique menu has made his food truck one of the favorites in the Wheeling area. They discuss the pleasures and pains of starting a small business as well as the rise in popularity of food trucks.
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JWExPod - 42 - Travis Henline
James sits down with Historian Travis Henline. In this episode the focus is on local, regional and national Native American history.
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JWExPod - 41 - Hal Gorby
James welcomes Historian Hal Gorby to the podcast. He is an Assistant History professor at WVU. He specializes in West Virginia and Appalachian history. In this episode of the podcast we focus on Wheeling history. How immigration, labor unions & churches helped shape the city. We also discuss the...
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JWExPod - 40 - Indie Gathering Roadtrip
James along with the Stars of the film Need or Greed Ron Scott Jr, Corey Jackson & Ronald Scott Sr. take a roadtrip to the International Indie Gathering Film Festival where their film they won a 1st place award.
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JWExPod - 39 - Hannah Mull
James and special Co-Host Trevor Lindgren sit down with our favorite mutual friend Hannah Mull elaborate on the new project Black Bear Magazine which she spoke of briefly on the Arts Fest episode. From getting on board her sister Monica’s idea to create a magazine featuring local art and artist…
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JWExPod - 38 - Christine Kinneer
James Sits down with musician and music fan Christinee Kinneer to talk about music and life as a musician. From her time in the seminal band Mange to her current band Pummelled they discuss the joys and pains of band life. They also discuss what music she's into these days. This episode features...
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JWExPod - 37- Sherrie McCutcheon Dunlevy
I meet up with Sherrie McCutcheon Dunlevy at Wheeling Coffee and Spice for a great conversation. The topics range from her early career on television at WTOV 9 to her time on the radio at WKKX. Then we discuss the interesting journey to write an publish her book "How Can I Help?". Along the way…
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JWExPod - 36 - Concrete Teepee
James and his long time friends Kyle Cunningham, William Wallace, Eddie Berardi & Robbie Kettlewell from the band Concrete TeePee finally have a chat with all members present and accounted for. The band are taking it to the next level with a bunch of new songs and a line up change. I love…
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