Richmond Doug, Dirt Tracks & Degenerates (Nickelodeon lore, NASCAR, Forest Hill Park, etc) — Unscripted #053

Richmond Freedom, Flock & Forgotten Places (privacy, Coliseum, 6th Street, Train derailment etc) — Unscripted #055

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Visit a Goodwill near you for Tax Free Weekend (Aug 7-9) and National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/ [https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/] The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening July 22nd Join the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the special NASCAR guest and additional details: https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppc [https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppc] Join us at Carytown Run Club every other Saturday at 9AM, info here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub [https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub] A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and getting outside with good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com [https://veraclub.myshopify.com] Jeff Sovern Legal Defense Against Flock Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-sovern-legal-fund [https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-sovern-legal-fund] In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Flock surveillance cameras, privacy, the Richmond Coliseum, Sixth Street Marketplace, Hull Street, the Parallel Parking Championships, the Richmond train derailment, and how technology is changing everyday life. We start with updates on Carytown Run Club and the upcoming Richmond Parallel Parking Championships before discussing Perry’s Fourth of July performance at the Kennedy Center, Myke’s trip to Key West, the story behind the treasure hunter Mel Fisher, and Richmond’s record-breaking summer heat. Later in the episode, we dive into the arrest of a Virginia man accused of destroying Flock cameras, the expansion of surveillance technology, digital privacy, government trust, and the growing role technology plays in modern society. We also discuss getting outside more, reducing screen time, and why real-world experiences still matter. The second half of the episode focuses on Richmond itself, including Hull Street improvements, Southside nostalgia, the demolition of the Richmond Coliseum, the future of Sixth Street Marketplace, Richmond’s changing architecture, the recent train derailment near Dock Street, and why preserving the city’s history remains so important. Topics include Flock cameras, privacy, the Richmond Coliseum, Sixth Street Marketplace, Hull Street, Southside Richmond, Carytown Run Club, Parallel Parking Championships, Richmond train derailment, Mel Fisher, Key West, Goodwill, Richmond history, and local development. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

Richmond Bars, Black Mirror & Bureaucracy (the old Fan, city surveillance, Virginia Mobile ID, etc) — Unscripted #054

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening. Join the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the date, location, and special NASCAR guest: https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppc [https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppc] Join us at Carytown Run Club every other Saturday at 9AM, info here: https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub [https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub] A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and getting outside with good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Virginia Mobile ID, surveillance cameras, Black Mirror, Main Street nightlife, Sail Fest, Rockets Landing, local businesses, and why Richmond sometimes struggles to promote everything happening around the city. We start with updates on Carytown Run Club and the upcoming Richmond Parallel Parking Championships before discussing the return of Ginger Juice and the importance of supporting local businesses. We then dive into Virginia’s Mobile ID program, expanding surveillance technology, AI-powered traffic cameras, digital privacy, and the growing role technology plays in everyday life. Later in the episode, we talk about Richmond’s changing identity, including colorful architecture that’s disappeared over the years, the city’s evolving design, and the history behind some of Richmond’s most recognizable places. We also revisit Main Street nightlife, old Richmond gathering spots, and the memories that shaped an entire generation of Richmonders. The second half of the episode focuses on Richmond today, including Sail Fest at Rockets Landing, Blue Atlas, local events, and why discovering what’s happening around the city can still be surprisingly difficult despite Richmond’s growing cultural scene. Topics include Virginia Mobile ID, Richmond surveillance cameras, Black Mirror, Main Street, Sullivan’s, Sticky Rice, Blue Atlas, Sail Fest, Rockets Landing, Ginger Juice, Carytown Run Club, Parallel Parking Championships, Richmond nightlife, Richmond history, and local events. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

Richmond Doug, Dirt Tracks & Degenerates (Nickelodeon lore, NASCAR, Forest Hill Park, etc) — Unscripted #053

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Richmond Raceway, NASCAR history, Marshall Reservoir, Doug, Hell Block, Forest Hill Park, local infrastructure, and some of the strangest stories hidden throughout the city. We start with a behind-the-scenes look at Richmond Raceway, racing culture, and Richmond’s long history with motorsports before shifting into conversations around bad drivers, local chaos, and some of the wildest things people have managed to do with vehicles around the city. Later in the episode, we dive into the story of Marshall Reservoir and the surprising history connected to one small piece of Richmond land, including murder, smallpox victims, Klan rallies, and abandoned development plans. We also revisit Hell Block, Strange Matter, The Village, old VCU culture, and a version of Richmond that many longtime locals still remember. The second half of the episode focuses on Richmond nostalgia, including the connection between Richmond and the Nickelodeon cartoon Doug, before wrapping up with discussions around city infrastructure, sidewalk clearing laws, and a bizarre incident in Forest Hill Park. Topics include Richmond Raceway, NASCAR, Marshall Reservoir, Hell Block, Doug, Nickelodeon, VCU history, Forest Hill Park, Richmond infrastructure, Oregon Hill, Strange Matter, local racing culture, and Richmond history. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

The Art of Reinvention: Myke Metzger on Failure, Success & Starting Over #052

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Follow Myke: https://instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] Learn more: https://mykemetzger.com [https://mykemetzger.com] Get the "Credibility Method": https://amzn.to/43xkYMV [https://amzn.to/43xkYMV] Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Myke Metzger through Vera House — the conversations, the stories, the opinions, the occasional rant, and the perspective he brings to the table each week. But this episode is different. Today, we sit down to tell Myke’s story. From growing up between New York, Virginia and Florida, dealing with a rare skin condition, getting expelled from school, spending time in jail, and hitting rock bottom, to building multiple businesses, overcoming over $250K in tax debt, writing for Forbes, publishing a book, speaking on stages, growing an audience of hundreds of thousands, and ultimately launching Vera House — this is a conversation about reinvention. We talk about: * Growing up as an outsider * Music, art, and early creativity * Entrepreneurship before he knew what it was * Getting fired, getting arrested, and hitting rock bottom * The books that changed everything * Building a nationally recognized marketing agency * Writing for Forbes and publishing a book * Success, ego, and the hidden cost of ambition * Project Resurgence and rebuilding after failure * Personal branding, credibility, and self-education * Why Vera House exists * What success means now This is a conversation about resilience, responsibility, second chances, and the reality that your life can change dramatically when you decide to change yourself. This is The Art of Reinvention. Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]

The Art of Becoming: Perri Young on Music, Media & Creative Identity #051

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new] Follow Perri: instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri] instagram.com/massfxmusic [https://www.instagram.com/massfxmusic/] Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com [https://veraclub.myshopify.com] Hire Perri: https://www.perriyoung.com [https://www.perriyoung.com/] Learn more about MassFX: https://massfxmusic.com [https://massfxmusic.com/] Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Perri through the Vera House Podcast — the conversations, the humor, the production, the music, the creative direction, and the personality behind of and in front of the camera. But this episode is different. Today, we sit down to properly ask about the story of Perri Young. From growing up in Richmond and navigating ADHD, to working jobs he hated, discovering nightlife and DJ culture, developing his creative lens, traveling through Japan, diving deep into media and technology, and ultimately helping build Vera House from the ground up — this is a conversation about creativity, curiosity, identity, and evolution. We talk about: * Richmond nightlife and music culture * MassFX and DJ life * ADHD and Dyslexia growing up * Bartending and searching for direction * Fashion, aesthetics, and building taste * Japan and its creative influence * Entrepreneurship and freelance video work * Podcasting, personal branding, and Vera House * What it actually means to build a creative life Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/verahouse] Get more info about our studio here. [https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6] This podcast is produced by Vera House [https://www.verahouse.co/] — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co [https://instagram.com/verahouse.co] youtube.com/@verahousepod [https://youtube.com/@verahousepod] verahouse.co [https://www.verahouse.co/] Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger [https://instagram.com/mykemetzger] instagram.com/planetperri [https://instagram.com/planetperri]