Episodios

  • #72 – Farewell

    #72 – Farewell
    Jul 10 2024
    As Luke leaves for college, the hosts have decided that now is a good time to end the podcast. They are very thankful for the opportunity to interview countless wonderful people and for the amazing support from the community. They would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ronnie G. Collins for his support from day one. He has always helped promote us, connected us to guests, and gave us advice. Ethan would also like to thank his parents for lending their office space, giving him advice, and paying for the associated electricity and internet that his servers utilize. The Ridge Podcast has been an amazing experience for Ethan and Luke. 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
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    2 m
  • #71 – Luke Watson: Carroll County, History, Government, Running, Reading, Education, Hard Work, Love

    #71 – Luke Watson: Carroll County, History, Government, Running, Reading, Education, Hard Work, Love
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Luke Watson, his close friend and co-host of The Ridge Podcast. They discuss Luke's early upbringing, love for Carroll County and its schools, and then discuss his future plans. They discuss the impact COVID had on his education, how running has changed his life, and his love for books, English, and History. Later in the episode, Luke discusses the importance of family and love in his life. They end the episode reflecting on the podcast, the duo's friendship, and Luke's message to future generations. This episode was incredibly special for both hosts. As Luke leaves for college, the hosts have decided that now is a good time to end the podcast. They are very thankful for the opportunity to interview countless wonderful people and for the amazing support from the community. They would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ronnie G. Collins for his support from day one. He has always helped promote us, connected us to guests, and gave us advice.
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    2 h y 5 m
  • #70 – Chuck Thompson: Education, Principal, Lung Transplant Story, Family, Gratitude

    #70 – Chuck Thompson: Education, Principal, Lung Transplant Story, Family, Gratitude
    Jun 26 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Chuck Thompson, head principal of Carroll County High School. They discuss his early life, time in school, and his college experience. They also talk about some hard losses he had suffered early in life and how he dealt with them. Next, they discuss the day-to-day of being a high school principal and how he and his team of assistant principals are able to accomplish their goals. Mr. Thompson then tells the story of his lung transplant, including how he met his organ donor's family. He talks about gratitude, second chances, and perspective. Finally, they discuss COVID and the future of education. This was an excellent episode. Thank you again Mr. Thompson for being on the podcast. 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/id167539
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    59 m
  • #69 – Jay Holderfield: Education, Music, Sports, Faith, Family, History, Coaching, Community

    #69 – Jay Holderfield: Education, Music, Sports, Faith, Family, History, Coaching, Community
    Jun 19 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Jay Holderfield, assistant principal, musician, worship leader and former history teacher. They discuss his upbringing in Carroll County, his time at CCHS, his education at NRCC and Virginia Tech, his Master's Degree where he had the opportunity to support all the Olympic category sports at Virginia Tech and get paid while doing it! He depicts his first jobs in education and his experience coaching basketball. From there, they discuss his Christian faith, touch on his membership to Freemasonry, and begin to talk about life as an administrator. The episode culminates with the importance of family, community, and relationships. This was an excellent episode. Thank you again Mr. Holderfield for being on the podcast. 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/
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  • #68 – Patrick Sharp: Coaching, Basketball, Running, Biking, Teaching, Faith

    #68 – Patrick Sharp: Coaching, Basketball, Running, Biking, Teaching, Faith
    Jun 12 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Coach Patrick Sharp, former teacher and coach at Carroll County High School. They cover his time playing college basketball, and his decision to get a job as a teacher. He discusses his time as a Basketball, Track, and Cross Country coach and then explains his coaching methodology. They then discuss his involvement in church, the Bible, and his faith. This was a very special episode for both Ethan and Luke as they were both coached by him for Cross Country in middle school. Thank you again Coach Sharp for being on the podcast. 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
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    34 m
  • #67 – Shannon Dalton: English, Literature, Radio, Journalism, Culture, Education, Community Service

    #67 – Shannon Dalton: English, Literature, Radio, Journalism, Culture, Education, Community Service
    Jun 5 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Shannon Dalton, educator, coach, parent, and philanthropist. She discusses her time at Randolph-Macon Woman's College, working in radio, journalism, and her high school experience. She talks about her experiences teaching in Richmond and contrasts it to teaching at CCHS. After, they discuss various notable pieces of literature, focusing specifically on Our Town by Thornton Wilder. They then discuss Mrs. Dalton's involvement in Rotary, Lion's Club, and various volunteering efforts she organizes. This episode was very special for Luke and Ethan as they both had her as a teacher in 11th grade and are close with her outside the classroom. Thank you again Mrs. Dalton for being on the podcast. 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
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    1 h y 43 m
  • #66 – Sean Blanton/Rum Bum: Running, Training, Racing, Nutrition, Mindset, Equipment

    #66 – Sean Blanton/Rum Bum: Running, Training, Racing, Nutrition, Mindset, Equipment
    May 29 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Sean Blanton aka Run Bum, ultra-marathoner and owner of Rum Bum Tours. They discuss his introduction to running, how he trains, and some races he has attempted including the Florida Trail Fastest Known Time (FKT). They also discuss his preferred equipment, nutrition, and reveals secrets into the best mindset for running. Thank you again Mr. Run Bum for being on the podcast. Also, there is a video version of the interview available on our YouTube channel. Check it out! Ways to contact/Links mentioned: Trekking Poles Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtLWXv2gPJs Website: https://www.runbumtours.com/ 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
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    58 m
  • #65 – Donna Ogle: Literature, English, Writing, College, Education, CCHS, WCC, Communication

    #65 – Donna Ogle: Literature, English, Writing, College, Education, CCHS, WCC, Communication
    May 22 2024
    In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mrs. Donna Ogle, educator at CCHS and WCC. They discuss her early childhood, her father's military service, time in Wythe County Public Schools and WCC, her decision to leave school and eventually go back, and her time earning her Master's degree while working full time and being a mom. The guests discuss books, authors, writing, and observations that they have made from both sides of the classroom with her. After, they discuss becoming an effective writer, speaker, and communicator. This was a very special episode for Ethan and Luke. Shortly after this episode was recorded, Luke was fortunate enough to select Mrs. Ogle as her Golden Cavalier's sponsor. Thank you again Mrs. Ogle for being on the podcast. 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
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    2 h y 15 m