#101 - Dr. Carolyn Ward: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Forestry, Appalachia, Fundraising, Culture, Tourism

#103 - Bob White: Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Trail Design, Appalachia, Consensus decision-making, Art, Pacifism

In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Bob White, landscape architect and alumn of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. They discuss his early life growing up in the Appalachian mountains, his time in college and graduate school, and his early career as a landscape architect and his eventual founding of his own business. From there, they discuss some of the work he has done, including how his Quaker beliefs have influenced some of his projects. Finally, he discusses his work on the Franconia Ridge Trail Loop restoration project and how its intentional and sustainable design protects it from constant traffic and weather. Thank you again Mr. White for being on the podcast. Links mentioned: Project Website: https://www.cannonmt.com/franconia-ridge-restoration-project [https://www.cannonmt.com/franconia-ridge-restoration-project] Donate: https://www.outdoors.org/campaigns/support-the-franconia-ridge-loop-trail-restoration-project/ [https://www.outdoors.org/campaigns/support-the-franconia-ridge-loop-trail-restoration-project/] Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com [https://TheRidgePodcast.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast] Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta [https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast [https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast] Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com [theridgepodcast@gmail.com] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi [https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041] Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].

#102 - Sara June: Journalism, The Neighborly, Farm Crisis, Recovery Court, Book, Rural Life, Kindness

In this episode, Ethan interviews Mrs. Sara June, local podcaster, author, and journalist. During, they discuss the similarities between the Farm Crisis and offshoring of manufacturing jobs, the rising opioid crisis in rural communities, and the twin county's Recovery Court program efforts to help heal the community. From there, they discuss Mrs. June's book "I Have Walked One Mile After Dark in a Hard Rain" and its intriguing history, her research process, and her motivation for starting her own newsroom "The Neighborly". Thank you again Mrs. June for being on the podcast. Links mentioned: The Neighborly: https://www.swvacountry.com/ [https://www.swvacountry.com/] 80s Farm Crisis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s_farm_crisis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s_farm_crisis] Recovery Court Article Series: https://dailyyonder.com/tag/recovery-court/ [https://dailyyonder.com/tag/recovery-court/] On the Rebound (Recovery Court) Podcast: https://dailyyonder.com/podcasts/rural-remix/recovery-court/ [https://dailyyonder.com/podcasts/rural-remix/recovery-court/] The Ridge Podcast Recovery Court: https://theridgepodcast.com/podcast/61-recovery-fitness-with-judge-geisler-judge-harrell-and-walter-midkiff-addiction-recovery-court-fitness/ [https://theridgepodcast.com/podcast/61-recovery-fitness-with-judge-geisler-judge-harrell-and-walter-midkiff-addiction-recovery-court-fitness/] Mrs. June's Book "I Have Walked One Mile After Dark in a Hard Rain": https://midwesthistoryproject.org/ [https://midwesthistoryproject.org/] Contact: https://www.swvacountry.com/contact/ [https://www.swvacountry.com/contact/] Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com [https://TheRidgePodcast.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast] Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta [https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast [https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast] Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com [theridgepodcast@gmail.com] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi [https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041] Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].

#101 - Dr. Carolyn Ward: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Forestry, Appalachia, Fundraising, Culture, Tourism

In this episode, Ethan interviews Dr. Carolyn Ward, CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. They discuss the history and founding of the Foundation, her role as its CEO, its role in supporting Parkway infrastructure and operations, and how the Blue Ridge Parkway brings tourism and supports surrounding areas. From there, they discuss Dr. Ward's education, her career in education, and her journey to becoming CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Thank you again Dr. Ward for being on the podcast. Links mentioned: Website: https://brpfoundation.org/ [https://brpfoundation.org/] Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com [https://TheRidgePodcast.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast] Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta [https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast [https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast] Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com [theridgepodcast@gmail.com] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi [https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041] Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].

#100 - Greg Bolen: Law Enforcement, Education, Professional Wrestling, Role Models, Relationships, Advice

In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Greg Bolen, Criminal Justice teacher at Carroll County High School and Deputy at Carroll County Sheriff's Office. They discuss his early professional wrestling career, how he navigated adversity through his childhood, his early career in law enforcement and education, and some of the lessons he learned throughout the way. At the end of the episode, he reflects on his career and offers advice to students considering careers in law enforcement or education. Thank you again Mr. Bolen for being on the podcast. Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com [https://TheRidgePodcast.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast] Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta [https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast [https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast] Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com [theridgepodcast@gmail.com] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi [https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041] Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].

#99 - John Reid: Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Politics, Campaigning, Platform, Family

In this episode, Ethan interviews Republican Candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid. They discuss his interest in politics, briefly touch on his father's political career and his role in it as well as his career in radio, his work with President Ronald Reagan and his work in international politics, and his platform. Then, he directly addresses some of early controversies regarding his campaign and how he and his team have fought to regain their momentum coming into election season. Finally, he explains his platform, including defending right-to-work and a childcare tax credit for providers, discusses his proposed debate plan with Senator Hashmi, and answers a few wholesome rapid-fire questions. Thank you again Mr. Reid for being on the podcast. This podcast is also available as a video production on our YouTube channel. Ways to contact Mr. John Reid: Website: https://www.johnreidforvirginia.com/ [https://www.johnreidforvirginia.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnReidForVirginia [https://www.facebook.com/JohnReidForVirginia] Twitter/X: https://x.com/JohnReid4VA [https://x.com/JohnReid4VA] Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com [https://TheRidgePodcast.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast] Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta [https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast [https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast] Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com [theridgepodcast@gmail.com] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi [https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041] Unless otherwise noted, all recordings are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].