Mountaineer Media Podcast

Nov 21 2024 159 ep. 48 mins 8

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Connecting West Virginians around the world by sharing authentic stories from influential Mountaineers.

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The Final Episode

Nov 21 2024 27 mins

For the last four years, Mountaineer Media has been a space to share compelling stories, voices, and perspectives about West Virginia—a way to celebrate what it means to be from the Mountain State. From the podcast to our social media and the Almost Heaven Classic, our platform has been a tribute to our roots and the pride we share. We're incredibly grateful for every story we've

The Golden Bear Way: Dr. Kase Poling

Oct 18 2024 38 mins

In the final episode of our three-part series, The Golden Bear Way, we dive deep into WVU Tech’s impact and future, specifically through the lens of their Construction Management program. We're joined by Dr. Kase Poling, assistant professor and expert in disaster response and infrastructure recovery, to discuss how communities rebuild after natural disasters—an especially time

The Golden Bear Way: Dr. Tamara Smith

Sep 05 2024 41 mins

Welcome to Part Two of The Golden Bear Way, a special three-part series exploring the past, present, and future of West Virginia University Tech. Situated in the heart of the New River Gorge, WVU Tech is quickly becoming one of the state's most dynamic institutions. In this episode, we highlight how Tech combines academic excellence with the natural beauty and abundant opportun

The Golden Bear Way: President T. Ramon Stuart

Jun 27 2024 42 mins

Welcome to Mountaineer Media's special three-part storytelling series, "The Golden Bear Way." This series explores WVU Tech's past, present, and future, highlighting the program's most important initiatives and how it's using the breathtaking backdrop of the New River Gorge to tell its story. To kick off the series, we speak with President T. Ramon Stuart,

#149 — CJ and Cooper preview the Almost Heaven Classic

May 28 2024 49 mins

In this episode of the Mountaineer Media Podcast, CJ and Cooper look ahead to the Almost Heaven Classic, our highly anticipated two-day event set in the New River Gorge Region. Plus, we share updates on our recent experiences, including Cooper's major move to Colorado. We primarily discuss the details of the AHC, which is set for June 7th and 8th. At this event, we'll ble

#148 — Kate Boytek: breaking through as an independent artist, not giving up on dreams, staying true to West Virginia

Apr 04 2024 36 mins

Kate Boytek is a singer, songwriter from Logan who's made a name for herself as one of the country's standout independent female country artists. In the last year, she's headlined her first sold-out theater show, played numerous casino gigs, and performed on the main stage at several fairs and festivals, including appearances at the Down N' Dirty Fest, The Summer Sh

#147 — Olubunmi Kusimo-Frazier: Storytelling in the Courtroom, Differences between Law & Order vs. Real Life, Practicing Hoodoo, Black Empire Productions

Mar 28 2024 30 mins

Olubunmi “Bunmi” Kusimo-Frazier is a distinguished trial lawyer and public speaker. In this episode, we discuss: How the art of storytelling is a necessity in the courtroom Advocating for underrepresented members of society Differences between what you see on TV versus real life How she found the spiritual practice of Hoodoo Black Empire Productions, which showcases diver

#146 — Tiffany Crum: Overcoming substance abuse, being named a '2024 Women of Achievement'

Mar 21 2024 29 mins

Tiffany Crum is a Supportive Counselor at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospital, where she aids patients battling substance use disorder. She is an example of the power of recovery and is celebrating two years of sobriety—but the journey was far from easy. In this episode, we discuss how she overcame the most difficult challenges, including beating addiction and regaining custody of her t

#145 — Beverly White: The Mayor of Lewisburg

Mar 07 2024 35 mins

Beverly White is the Mayor of Lewisburg and a lifelong resident of Greenbrier County. Her election as mayor in 2019 marked a historic moment, as she was the first Black Mayor in the City of Lewisburg. This underlined the city's progress towards inclusivity, which, along with many other initiatives, was highlighted by its recognition as West Virginia's most inclusive city b

#144 — J.D. Belcher: "UBB: A Coal Miner's Story"

Feb 22 2024 51 mins

J.D. Belcher is the producer of a new podcast mini-series titled "UBB: A Coal Miner's Story," which offers a detailed exploration of the tragic Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in April 2010. The three-chapter series examines the event, its investigation, and its lasting effects on the community and the mining industry. You can listen to it here. Previously a miner, Be