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#14 – Roger D. Brooks: Commonwealth Attorney, Engineer, Nuclear, Lawyer, Cooperative Ed, Law School, Court Processes
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Commonwealth Attorney Roger D. Brooks. They ask him about his life growing up, his time at NC State University studying Mechanical Engineering and participating in a Cooperative Education program. He recounts stories about working in the Nuclear industry and explains how nuclear reactors work. They talk about his…
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#13 – Ronnie Dean Horton: Virginia State Police, SWAT, Law Enforcement, Academies, Dispatcher, SRO, Jail, Firefighter, Sheriff Election
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Ronnie Dean Horton. They ask him about how his dreams to be a Virginia State Trooper. He talks about his career in the Sheriff’s Office, his time at the jail, and eventually his time at the police academy to become a State Trooper. He remarks about his time…
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#12 – Book talk: White Nights by Dostoevsky
In this episode, Luke and Ethan discuss the book White Nights written by Dostoevsky. They summarize the plot of the book, share the impact it had on them, and discuss their plans for this summer and the future of the podcast. Links mentioned: Project Gutenberg White Night’s copy: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36034/36034-h/36034-h.htm Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com RSS: https://TheRidgePodcast.com/feed/podcast…
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#11 – Topic Talk: $2 Bill, Documentary, and Book
In this episode, Ethan and Luke discuss a niche but rich topic, the $2 Bill. They discuss everything from the history of the bill, it’s use, prevalent myths and superstitions that are commonly held, and even meaningful stories that involve the bill. While discussing these topics, they often cite and reference a documentary and book,…
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#10 – Jason Newman: Taxidermy, Military, Korea, Iraq, Reintegration, Deputy Sheriff, DJ’ing
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Jason Newman. They discuss his time working in Taxidermy, Mr. Newman explains his motivation to enlist, recounts stories from the process, and how training worked while he was in. They then discuss being recalled into service for a year in Iraq and his experiences. Near the end they…
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#9 – Nathan Jones: Athletic Trainer, UVA, Ferrum, CCHS, Books, Sports, Running, Advice
In this interview, Ethan and Luke interview Nathan Jones, the school Athletic Trainer, at a CCHS Cavalier Baseball game! Many times during the episode the interview is interrupted for Mr. Jones to tend to an athlete or to participate in the Baseball team’s antics. Ethan and Luke agreed to leave these parts in to demonstrate…
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#8 – Delegate Wren Williams: Politics, Patrick County, Republican, law school, lawyer, faith, husband, technology
In this episode, Jeffrey (Luke) Watson and Ethan Edwards interview Delegate Wren Williams (VA, HD-9). They ask about how he got into politics just a few years ago, his time and accomplishments serving as a state representative in Virginia, and his personal life as a new father, husband, and owner of a small business, a…
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#7 – Clerk Gerald Goad: Historical Society, archivist, genealogy, WCC, Virginia Tech, advice
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Honorable Clerk Gerald Goad for the first thirty minutes. They briefly discuss his childhood, schooling, time at Wytheville Community College and Virginia Tech. Additionally, they discuss his musical career, scuba diving hobby, and his advice for younger generations in general. After that, for the rest of the episode,…
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#6 – Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp: Faith, singing, law enforcement, work ethic, election, platform, SRO/SSO, K-9 units, advice
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp, the incumbent Sheriff for Carroll County. They talk about early life and how his schooling was instrumental in developing his work ethic, his time traveling and singing Southern Gospel music, working at a prison, and then entering the law enforcement field. They discuss his…
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#5 – Book talk: Fahrenheit 451 and Night
In this episode, Luke and Ethan discuss two books: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Night by Elie Wiesel. They talk about interesting themes in each book, how Fahrenheit draws many scary parallels to the world we live in today, and talk about how meaningful the story that is told in Night is to them.…
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#4 – C. Jamie Edwards: Husband, Father, Professor, Counselor, Prevention Specialist, Wake Forest, WCC, Appalachia, Advice
In this interview, Jeffrey and Ethan interview C. Jamie Edwards, or Ethan’s father. Jamie talks about his time as a Professor, his time at institutions such as Wake Forest and Bluefield, as well as his more recent jobs. Additionally, we briefly discuss interviewing people. Thank you again Jamie for being on the podcast. Podcast Information:…
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#3 – Kenzie Marshall CPT/CNA/Coach: Running, JROTC, Bluefield, Coaches, Advice, Faith
In this interview, Jeffrey (Luke) and Ethan interview Coach Kenzie Marshall, a CPT/CNA that works at the Carroll Wellness Center. They ask her about her time at Carroll County High School running under two excellent coaches. At the end, they ask her if she has any advice for younger people and what the meaning of…
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#2 – Dr. Ronnie Collins: Faith, Family, Career, Ministry, Life, Reading, and Running
Jeffrey (Luke) Watson and Ethan Edwards interview Dr. Ronnie Collins, they ask him about his life growing up, his different careers, his education, life as a husband and father, and experience as a runner. His son, Samuel Collins, also features in the episode, discussing his experience running and rodeoing. Thank you again Ronnie for being…
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#1 – Introduction and Books
In this episode, Luke and I introduce ourselves, we discuss plans for the podcast, and some books that we have been reading. We also give an exclusive sneak peak into our first guest! Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com RSS: https://TheRidgePodcast.com/feed/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast