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CommonHealth

Virginia Community Healthcare Association

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At CommonHealth, the Virginia Community Healthcare Association brings you stories and conversations from the frontlines of community health. Our podcast amplifies the voices of community health – both those who give care – and those who need it.
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Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's language or "voiceplaces," cultures, and communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Sal ...
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Voices from Appalachia, hosted by Scott Sykes, features oral histories from the Appalachian Oral History Project Collection. The collection was developed over several years beginning in 1973, and sought to gather stories of lived experiences in the region of southwest Virginia. Scott also speaks with community members and students about what can we learn and know about life in the region, as we listen to Voices from Appalachia.
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Humans have been telling each other stories since before writing. Around fires, looking up at the stars, human beings found comfort and connection through imagination and stories. I'm Lynne Thompson -- Tech Writer, rising Voice Actor, and podcaster! I have always loved hearing people's stories, especially when they have overcome something, and then share it with the rest of us! So far the podcast has included stories on Overcoming Addiction, the Entrepreneur journey, Dealing with Mental Illn ...
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Podcast Title: Investigative Voices by Lidia LoPinto Podcast Description: Investigative Voices is a podcast where facts meet clarity, led by Lidia LoPinto—an accomplished author, engineer, and commentator. With a passion for uncovering the truth, Lidia digs deep into today’s most pressing news stories, breaking down what’s really happening behind the headlines. Unlike traditional media that often spins stories, Investigative Voices provides listeners with well-researched, unbiased reporting, ...
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Dark humor, rich storytelling, memorable characters and a cinematic soundscape...over ONE MILLION listeners agree that this is a story you won't forget! Featured by Bethesda and Forbes Magazine, this podcast tells the story of two Vault Dwellers who emerge from Vault 76 and their eternal struggle against each other that will tear the region apart. Celebrity guest, original voice actors reprising their roles, and an ensemble cast of relatable, compelling and lovable characters will plunge you ...
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That Would Be Rad

Woody Brown and Tyler Bence

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A Podcast that MAJORS IN: '80s/'90s Nostalgia, Comic Culture, ALL THINGS Paranormal. And MINORS IN: Retro Video Games, Table Top RPG's, Pre-Internet Mysteries and Raising our Kids to be HALF as cool as we were back in the '80s. Hosted by: WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE
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https://amzn.to/4eDA1Zp What if the Tennessee Valley Authority's green energy pivot is causing more harm than good? Join me, Lydia, as I navigate the thorny legal and ethical landscape surrounding TVA's controversial investment decisions. With funds reportedly diverted from essential dam maintenance to Chinese solar panels and windmills, local comm…
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What did you think of this episode? In this chilling episode (just in time for spooky week), SWVA Museum Education Specialist Burke Greear joins me to talk about pre-funeral industry Appalachian customs and superstitions surrounding premonitions, death and burial. We'll explore the roots of terms like "death watch," "sitting up with the dead," "pal…
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Welcome back to your favorite podcast, That Would Be Rad! This week, Tyler and Woody delve into one of the most chilling and legendary tales of extraterrestrial encounters: the Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins. This eerie story, set in the 1950s rural Kentucky, is packed with high strangeness, folklore, and spine-tingling suspense. Picture this: a warm s…
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Go ahead and text me! When Lauren first starts talking about her Ten Words, they sound simple enough: Attention, Acceptance, Benevolence, Creativity, e.g. -- but as you ponder them, they start to lead you down a path of self-enlightenment, They work together, and they reflect on each other. From the book's jacket: "What if just ten words could chan…
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The shadowed hills and dark corners of Appalachia hold many secrets and stories, and one has yet to be told. While Chad and Simon battle for the soul of West Virginia, you're about to meet two men who have remain unnoticed in the wider world. Long ago, on the same night that Chad first took Susie trick or treating they would encounter a great evil,…
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On this episode of CommonHealth, host Tracy Douglas talks about coal worker's pneumoconiosis, or “black lung disease,” with three folks impacted by black lung in different ways: Dr. Drew Harris, medical director of the Black Lung Program at Stone Mountain Health Services, and Mr. John and Mrs. Vonda Robinson, a husband and wife duo who have advocat…
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Did you know that is a presidential election year?!? Since I think the "rule" to avoid talking about money, religion, and politics is stupid, I talk about politics today on the podcast. But I think you'd agree that it is more philosophical than partisan. And it has to do with fly fishing. I promise. And just so you feel like you're getting your mon…
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What did you think of this episode? The co-editors of Appalachian Reckoning: a Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy and the author of Hillbilly: a Cultural History of an American Icon join me to talk about the region's literary response to J.D. Vance's book, the layered meanings of "hillbilly," and why reclaiming accent matters to so many of us. We'l…
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What if manipulating the weather held the key to solving some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges? Join us as we journey through the captivating world of weather modification, a field that teeters on the edge of thrilling innovation and daunting risks. From the early efforts of Project Cirrus in the 20th century to the cutting-edg…
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Welcome back to your favorite podcast, That Would Be Rad! This week, Tyler and Woody continue the October Spooktacular with a bone-chilling episode about bird-like humanoids and the haunting tales that surround them. Get ready to be creeped out as they dive into the eerie Kentucky legend of The Vanishing Bird Family, a ghostly tale of a peculiar fa…
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What if we could control the weather, bending nature to our will while potentially saving communities from droughts and wildfires? Yet, with the ability to summon rain, there comes a storm of unintended consequences. Join me, Lydia, as we peel back the layers on the provocative world of weather modification in "Storm Makers: The Power and Peril of …
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Go ahead and text me! Jay Waddell is a retired executive, college professor, and life coach. who has fought several health battles in his life, the last one was heart failure and he had to get a heart transplant! He explains his approach and how he wasn't so willing to go through the ordeal at first. Eventually, he did decide to go through with it …
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I do miss things from time to time. And on this episode I come clean about missing two important things. You've probably survived, but I need to make it right. On another feedback-based episode, I answer questions about the following: Beginner vises Expensive sunglasses Why I don't have more video content Check out those segments, along with a real…
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https://a.co/d/fQMYuY5 What if everything you think you know about climate change is influenced by powerful agendas? Join me, Lydia, as we unravel the complex tapestry of climate change narratives, starting from Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." Together, we'll scrutinize the mainstream discourse that has been shaped over the years, questioning th…
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Welcome back to another spine-tingling episode of your favorite podcast, That Would Be Rad! This week, Tyler and Woody dive into the enigmatic and chilling tale of "The Curse of the Crying Boy." Set against the backdrop of the hauntingly beautiful fall mornings, they explore the eerie legend surrounding a seemingly innocent painting that left a tra…
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Can green energy initiatives be compromising our safety? We unravel the complex and unsettling situation in Appalachia, spotlighting the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its controversial allocation of funds. With allegations swirling about essential dam maintenance funds being diverted to green projects like windmills and solar panels, we ques…
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Join Lydia as she reveals an unsettling reality: the Tennessee Valley Authority, a once-reliable dam system, is facing scrutiny after the catastrophic failures during storm Helena’s unprecedented rainfall in Appalachia. Why did these dams, originally designed to protect and power communities, crumble under pressure? Lydia's extensive research unvei…
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https://a.co/d/j4TUASZ The Amazon book https://online.fliphtml5.com/fzizo/gvwx/ Is government corruption to blame for the Appalachian flood disaster? Join us as we explore the startling revelations from Lydia Lupinto's latest book, which uncovers the questionable decisions and priorities of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Learn how funds mean…
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This is the book link: https://a.co/d/dBPiFOM https://online.fliphtml5.com/fzizo/gvwx/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF3lvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUjR_PdVtRg0sOdCKgCamvhtyUyrWxOAgzjNWR_8a3nBm120ISvb9kvVvQ_aem_J9OCszLwb-XqDI6YbBJDcA How can the recent dam failures in Appalachia be traced back to negligence and misplaced priorities? We explore this pressing question with …
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With the passing of a great author, something much more significant is lost than a new title every few years. First and foremost a man is gone. Beyond that, the fly fishing world has lost a voice. Today I reflect a bit on Gierach's impact on the fly fishing world. From adding popular phrases to spurring on countless imitators, he moved generations …
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Blog Article and Report Download: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7249885365509963777/ Could billions of gallons of water released from flood control dams during a storm be more than just a case of mismanagement? Join me, Lydia, as I unearth the startling possibility that this environmental event was an act of intentional negli…
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Embark on a journey from chemical engineering to handbag crafting with me as I share my adventurous career pivot and how it became a therapeutic outlet for my eye condition. From engineering feats in wastewater and pharmaceuticals to the nuances of software development for municipalities, discover the crossroads where creativity meets technology. A…
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What does it take for two retired engineers to transition into compelling storytellers? Join us for an engaging discussion with the dynamic duo, Lydia and Charles Lopinto, the brains behind the Echo Cops book series. Listen as they share their fascinating journey from college classmates to life partners and co-authors. Discover how their engineerin…
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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7249885365509963777/ Could the recent flood disaster in Little Lake Harbor have been avoided? Join us as Lydia from Lydia's Bags, a chemical engineer with a keen eye for technical analysis, questions the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) decision-making processes. Lydia critiques the perceived m…
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We are still working on part 2 of Little Sanctuary of Horrors! Rushing to get it done. Had some issues with work and home the past few days that derailed things. Working this afternoon and evening on finishing touches. We DID create a piece of bonus content I want to give to you all! Richard Loftus, our new editor and producer who will be helping m…
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What did you think of this episode? Appalshop was founded in eastern Kentucky in 1969, providing "space for Appalachians to tell their own stories in their own words." Its founding followed the War on Poverty, when Appalachia was put on display for the rest of the world in a way that cemented stereotypical thinking about the region. Since then, it …
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Welcome back to your favorite podcast, That Would Be Rad! Tyler and Woody kick off the first week of their annual tradition "The October Spooktacular" and embrace the spine-chilling tales from the Appalachian region, diving deep into the folklore and ghost stories that have been passed down through generations. Our journey takes us into the heart o…
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Simon has awoken to a strange new world, and seeks out an unexpected ally against the Judge and Vault-Tec. Meanwhile in Sanctuary Acres, Chad, Moose and Amata uncover a terrifying truth. There is something in the water, something moving in the earth, and Chad will come face to face with his worst nightmare. The remainder of our season ad revenue fr…
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The cast of CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story invite you to spend Halloween in an idyllic little town called Sanctuary Acres, Vault-Tec's first planned community in Appalachia. It's a quiet little place with a strange secret, it's a place where nobody and everybody dies. War has come but without a shot fired, it was over. Time has lost a gear, things that w…
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This episode is an overflow of this week. On the website I've focused on the region that has been most impacted by Hurricane Helene, and I'm going to continue to do so on the podcast. Even though southern Appalachia is remote and wild, it is incredibly close to so the vast majority of those who live along the eastern seaboard. That happens to be a …
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GoFundMe to send me to the event: https://gofund.me/cfb99075 Fallout New Vegas Fan Celebration 2024 in Goodsprings, Nevada - November 16th and 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fallout-fan-celebration-tickets-773345446047 Where to stay? These options are all about 20-25 minutes from the Saloon: Primm: Buffalo Bills offers Fallout fans a discount d…
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COMING SOON...The cast of CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story invite you to spend Halloween in an idyllic little town called Sanctuary Acres, Vault-Tec's first planned community in Appalachia. Elsewhere in the future, a Brotherhood Scout uncovers a Dark secret... *static transmission* It's a lie. Don't drink the water. Check your nails. Don't trust the Neighb…
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Go ahead and text me! ANIKA PAVEL was born Jarmila Kocvarova in Czechoslovakia. What was intended as a one-year stay in England turned her into a refugee when the Soviet Union invaded her homeland, writing a bloody end to the Prague Spring. She received a crash course in life that took her from sleeping in a telephone booth at the Victoria railway …
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In a single day, Appalachia's peacekeepers and independent forces have fallen. The Five-0 New Responders HQ is in ruins, the radio station is empty, mindlessly looping songs and the Overseer is missing. And yet, for Wastelanders and Raiders alike they are rolling into the region to lay down roots of their own, no matter how unintended the consequen…
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