Best Bristol Community FM Podcasts (2025)

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VE Day Bcfm Documentary V3 8th May 2025 Re-Edit 39:23

5d ago39:23

39:23

This re-edited radio documentary produced by Patrick Hart & Ivan Jackson gives a snapshot of some untold stories from World War two. Some great music of the time and real insights into those soldiers of Global Majority backgrounds that have never really been celebrated. First broadcast as a 12 hour feature on Bcfm Radio on VE Day 75 - 8th March 202…

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West of England Speaks - Community Sector WECA Mayoral Hustings 48:22

20d ago48:22

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On Thursday 1 May 2025 residents across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will head to the polls to elect the next Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA).In the run-up to this important vote, BCfm in partnership with other local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations hosted a …

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WHY IS HE MOVING TO EGYPT? Matt Shannon 29:02

22d ago29:02

29:02

Emory & Henry History Professor is leaving his position to start a new life in Egypt. Why? We'll find out in this episode of This Conversation.By WEHC

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THE PRODUCER: Behind the local newscast. Aaron Taylor 29:21

23d ago29:21

29:21

The news producer does not show up in front of the camera, but does have great power of the newscast: what stories are covered... the order they appear...the graphics... the use of video...what the anchors say...and the way reporters approach the story they're covering. News Producer Aaron Taylor works for CBS affiliate WJHL-TV in Johnson City and …

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SHE'S A LEGEND AND SHE'S GOING TO THE BIRDS. Monica Hoel 28:33

23d ago28:33

28:33

This week's conversation is a lively conversation with Monica Hoel -- an Emory & Henry legend who is retiring after 40 years as a staff member at the University. Until April 30, Monica is the Alumni Director. She has hosted her radio show, The Duckpond Wall for many years. She reviews some of the highlights of her career and of her radio show.…

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Olivia Bailey in her role with the VA Attorney General's Office 28:10

29d ago28:10

28:10

Olivia Bailey on combatting crime, drugs, and Medicaid abuse as Community Liaison in Southwest Virginia for Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares. Bailey is able to work with programs that reduce crime, assist victims of Medicaid Fraud, and focus on drug problems, such as the "One Pill Can Kill" program that addresses the dangers of fentanyl. O…

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NEW PRESIDENT OF EMORY & HENRY UNIVERSITY DR LOU FINCHER 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

Dr. Lou Fincher is the first president of Emory & Henry University, moved into the position from her Interim President status in March 2025. https://www.emoryhenry.edu/live/news/3845-emory-henry-university-selects-career-educatorBy WEHC

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FROM EMORY & HENRY TO WORLDWIDE OPERA STARDOM -- MIKE AUSTIN 26:59

1M ago26:59

26:59

In this episode, we talk to international opera star Mike Austin who is coming to Emory with his opera star son Justin for a concert on April 12, 2025 at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. Austin is an Emory & Henry graduate and was the first African American to perform the lead opera role of Otello in the United States and has perform…

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Deer in my garden and my neighborhood. Are they a problem? 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

Wildlife biologist Ethan Chapmon of the Virginia Dept of Wildlife resources addresses problems and solutions for the overabundance of deer in our neighborhoods. From car crashes and destroyed gardens to disease from deer ticks, Chapmon offers his advice. If you have a problem with a wounded deer or other issues, you can call the Wildlife Conflict H…

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VIEWS FROM A FIRST AMENDMENT EXPERT 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

This interview concludes a four-part series on free press. PART IV A First Amendment lawyer details the scope of the liberties we have, including those that scare us. Gabe Rottman works with the First Amendment Clinic in The School of Law at the University of Virginia. He also serves as an officer in the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…

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BRAVERY IN FEAR: STUDENT JOURNALIST MIA SELIGMAN 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

Mia Seligman found herself covering anti-Semitic speech as a first year student at Appalachian State University. Now in her junior year, she is the editor of the student paper. She continues to follow the story, despite the fear of having her picture posted on an anti-Semitic group's website and the scare of having her car windshield broken out. Sh…

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THE ATTORNEY'S DEFENSE OF DAVID HUFF FOR INSISTING ON PRESS RIGHTS 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

This interview is Part II in a four part series on Freedom of hte Press. In Part I, David Huff described his arrest for insisting that he's a member of the press -- and that he should have a seat at the Press table at a Saltville Town Hall meeting. In this episode, we hear from his lawyer Christopher Johnson who agrees with Mr. Huff and describes t…

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ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT: But I AM a member of the Press. David Huff 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

This interview begins a four-part series on free speech and a free press. Our first conversation is with Saltville resident David Huff who claimed to be a member of the press and refused to leave a press table at a Town Council meeting. He was arrested for disorderly conduct. Is he really a member of the press and how can we know? Hear the result o…

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LESSONS FROM MY PESONAL BLACK HISTORY -- MARVA WHEELER 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

It's Black History Month and Marva Wheeler shares her history in Washington County Virginia as a child of segregation, but also a person with outstanding musical talent. That didn't mean she avoided racial discrimination. She shares her story in hopes that the lessons of inequality can prevent future racism.…

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Shades Of Soul 2 Hour Mix 1 2:05:18

3M ago2:05:18

2:05:18

If you love the iconic Shades Of Soul shows on Bcfm Radio then you'll love this 2 hour mix of some of their favourite jamzBy Bristol Community FM

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Shades Of Soul Valentines Mix 56:12

3M ago56:12

56:12

Settle down to some classic old skool Slow Jamz and romantic ballads from the Shades of Soul team on Bcfm RadioBy Bristol Community FM

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FROM WAR IN UKRAINE TO ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL. Valentyn Boychuk 27:50

4M ago27:50

27:50

Valentyn Boychuck is a foreign exchange student who left Ukraine to be a student at Abingdon High School. The program that brought him here is the FLEX program through the U.S. Department of State. This 15-year-old share stories about the struggles of life in war-torn Ukraine including friends and family members who have served in the military and …

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California wildfires in my neighborhood. Ben Davis 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

Ben Davis, an Emory & Henry graduate, who lives in Santa Monica, California, shares his experience living through the wildfires that burned tens of thousands of acres in January 2025. With evacuation notices for his neighbors four blocks away, Ben and others in his apartment building evacuated as well. When they looked outside, the view was a wall …

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FROM AMISH TO APOSTOLIC -- David King 27:03

4M ago27:03

27:03

David King converted from Old-Order Amish beliefs to Pentecostal Apostolic beliefs. His journey began with his birth in an Amish community in Lancaster Pennsylvania. As an adult, he began questioning the religious commitment in his community and eventually moved to Abingdon, Virginia where he is now known as a prominent farmer who sells his goods a…

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She's the Chief of Police. Yancey Wilmoth. 26:56

4M ago26:56

26:56

She's the Chief of Police for Emory & Henry University. Yancey Wilmoth. In This Conversation, she talks about intense Police Academy Training that helped her prevail in an incident where a man attempted to evade arrest. In contrast, she talks about the skills involved in communicating with children, and she tells the story helping a family in distr…

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COLLARDS IN THE NEW YEAR - Dr. Ed Davis 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

A new national research project into collard greens is underway and is based on work done for a book by Emory & Henry Professor Ed Davis and his co-author Professor Emeritus John Morgan. Ed's book is called Collards: A Southern Tradition from Seed to Table. In this episode of This Conversation, he reviews the culture of collards and recounts his pi…

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India's Big People Selections 54:44

5M ago54:44

54:44

This is India's first solo show following her regular feature role on the iconic Bcfm Radio show Shades of Soul. In this podcast that was originally broadcast on Christmas day 2024, India explores some of her music selections from the show and explains why the artists and songs resonate with her. A great listen for music lovers looking for somethin…

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SALVATION FROM PLASTIC WASTE, starting now in our area 28:19

5M ago28:19

28:19

An area company is leading the world in saving us from plastic waste. Eastman Chemical in nearby Kingsport, TN is now operating the world's largest chemical recycling facility. Eastman has reduced its carbon footprint by 80% with a goal of zero carbon input into the environment. The company is partnering with other major corporations, such as Pepsi…

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THE OLD GLADE ELEMENTARY "COLORED SCHOOL" GETS COMMEMORATED 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

Monroe Preston attended the Glade Spring Elementary School during segregation. The school was commonly referred to as the "colored school." Preston has led a campaign that resulted in the posting of a state highway marker to commemorate the school and its teachers. In this interview, Preston describes the school and its dedicated teachers, along wi…

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Yogev's Jewish Identity 28:19

5M ago28:19

28:19

Yogev Von Kundra had thought of himself as half-Jewish -- until he made a trip to Israel with the Birthright Program in 2018. The trip transformed him. He describes powerful experiences, especially visiting the wailing wall in Jerusalem and shares his views on the Israeli-Hamas war. He now operates a farm in Washington County Virginia, influenced b…

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THE JOY OF MARKETING THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO, BRISTOL 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

The Digital Marketing and Advertising Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol says she loves her job. Lindsay Powers is also a graduate of Emory & Henry's Mass Communications Department and explains how all the skills from her undergraduate education plus her career experience came together for the opportunity to market the large gaming …

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South Asian Heritage Month Podcast 2024 1:29:01

6M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

Following the disturbances across the UK in the summer of 2024, award winning podcast producers Bcfm Radio held a special celebration & discussion around South Asian Heritage Month. Broadcasters Pat Hart & Sheetal Jethwa spoke to Abdul Malik, Sonia Mumtaz, Monira Chowdhury & DJ Sanj about Identity, music, culture and how we move forward in the UK.…

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ON BEING A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY -- Jay Steele 28:14

6M ago28:14

28:14

Retired criminal defense attorney Jay Steele reflects on his 44 years of practice in Southwest Virginia, representing those facing both federal and state charges. The big question people always want to know: how can you defend people who may be guilty of serious crimes? And why, in Steele's case, is it more challenging to defend someone you believe…

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PRO WRESTLER CEREAL MAN!!! 28:14

6M ago28:14

28:14

Los Angeles Pro Wrestler CEREAL MAN graduated from Emory & Henry College in 2008. Hear the story of Derek Smith's journey from College to the Pro Wrestling Circuit. You can find his costume and prop creations on Etsy at the Sweat Monster Shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweatMonsterShopBy WEHC

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A TOKYO JOURNALIST: Find the comment that changed her life. 28:36

6M ago28:36

28:36

Marika Katanuma is a Japanese journalist, working on both the English and Japanese branches of Bloomberg news in Tokyo. She quickly rose through the ranks at Bloomberg to hold responsibility for news stories, websites, and making major news judgments. One of her investigative projects explored the gender gap in pay between women and men in Japan. H…

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Paul Stephenson - A Tribute 56:54

6M ago56:54

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Paul Stephenson – A TributeJoin us for a special tribute show honouring the life and legacy of Paul Stephenson, a pioneering civil rights activist and true hero of our time.In celebration of his remarkable journey, Sherrie Eugene-Hart and Patrick Hart will be revisiting some of Paul’s most impactful moments, including his powerful acceptance speech…

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Killed in "Action vs. "in the Line of Duty": A proposed change 27:46

7M ago27:46

27:46

This week's interview delves into the pros and cons of the proposed Virginia Constitutional Amendment that will appear on ballots for the November 2024 Election Ballot. The Amendment intends to expand a current tax exemption on homes owned by spouses of members of the military who die "in the line of duty." Previously, the exemption was only extend…

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Halloween Horror produced by Tristan B 58:00

7M ago58:00

58:00

Halloween Horror was originally produced in 2014 by Tristan B, and has been remixed many times since. To celebrate the 10th anniversary it's been edited for the first time as a podcast. Featuring a non-stop soundtrack of Halloween tunes, scary music, spooky poems and clips from the greatest horror movies ever made. Not suitable for young children o…

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DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KAREN BAKER -9th Dist. Virginia 26:55

7M ago26:55

26:55

Democratic Congressional Candidate for the 9th District in Virginia addresses her positions and answers questions about major issues in the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election. Incumbent Congressman Republican Morgan Griffith declined to be interviewed for This Conversation unless another host would conduct the interview, believing that I cannot con…

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My Democrat Values with Susan Stancil 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

Washington County Virginia Democrat Party Chair Susan Stancil talks about the party platform that makes her feel connected: An economy that lifts up the middle class and doesn't cater to the wealthy; the right for a woman to determine her own reproductive health and not leave abortion decisions to the government; support for the 2nd Amendment; supp…

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My Republican Values with Mark Matney 27:40

7M ago27:40

27:40

In the first of a two-part series, we hear from Republican Mark Matney about why he finds Republican values align with his personal beliefs. He cites small government and low taxes as a top priority and credits former President Donald Trump with improvement in jobs. He sees support for his religious beliefs of anti-abortion and sinfulness of homose…

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ARE MY VOTES COUNTED FAIRLY? 26:49

8M ago26:49

26:49

Washington County Virginia Voter Registrar Derek Lyall addresses accusations that voting results cannot be trusted. You will find much additional info about your candidates and information about where you vote at Vote411. https://www.vote411.org/ Here is a link to Cardinal News' coverage of the 2024 election with information about Virginia candidat…

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He says we can save ourselves: Dr. Davis on Climate Change 27:50

8M ago27:50

27:50

Dr. Ed Davis, Professor of Geography and Environmental Science, is an optimist. He is one of 97% of those in the scientific community who believe that dangerous climate change is caused by human behaviors. He will talk about increasing and more dangerous floods, storms, droughts, hot temperatures, and rising water levels. But, he believes that huma…

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Celebrating 10 years of" Keys to the Game" with Gary Lester 28:25

8M ago28:25

28:25

We are dedicating this episode of This Conversation to another show on WEHC: Keys to the Game with Gary Lester. Keys to the Game is celebrating ten years on the air with its focus on the inside view of Emory & Henry football where Gary talks to the coach. With the trust the coaches have for him, he gets the explanations of what happened in the prev…

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I'm "Sally." My alcoholism began at age 13. Part 2 in a series. 27:26

9M ago27:26

27:26

Sally's story of alcoholism began with a wine cooler at the age of 13 -- the drinks provided by a mother of her teenage friend! Her story is quite different from "Eric's" who told us in Part 1 of this four -part series about being a high-functioning alcoholic. He operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alc…

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WHAT WORKS? ... AND WHAT DOESN'T? -- COUNSELING ALCOHOLICS. 28:14

9M ago28:14

28:14

To conclude our four-part series on alcoholism, we talk with Professor Matthew Tirrell, Director of Addiction Counseling at the Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences. How do we know that alcoholism is a disease? Why is it a family disease? What works and what doesn't in counseling sessions? What behavioral patterns emerge in families of alcoholic…

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Didn't cause it, can't cure it, and can't control it -- my relationship with an alcoholic. JANE 27:08

9M ago27:08

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If one in ten American adults is an alcoholic, that means there are lots and lots of friends, family members, spouses and others who love them and live with them and who have resulting struggles of their own. In this episode, "JANE" talks about the help she gets through Al-Anon, an organization that focuses on relatives of alcoholics. She's also a …

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I'm Eric -- and I'm an alcoholic. First in a four-part series. 28:40

10M ago28:40

28:40

This conversation with "Eric" begins a four part series focusing on alcoholism. Many estimates say that one adult in ten of American adults is an alcoholic. Eric's story is one of a high-functioning alcoholic who operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alcoholics Anonymous and sobriety. He learned that alc…

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ARREST OF A REPORTER. WHO IS A REPORTER? 27:32

10M ago27:32

27:32

Police in Saltville arrested a man for disorderly conduct for trying to sit at a table designated for "Press" at the Saltville Town Council Meeting on July 9, 2024. David Huff said he was a reporter. The police officer did not accept the Press Pass he showed that identified him with a website. Mr. Huff was given approval for a court-appointed attor…

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DEATH OF A SW VIRGINIAN & VP PICK JD VANCE 29:51

10M ago29:51

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Odd connections: St. Paul attorney, activist and author Frank Kilgore died on Sunday, July 14. On July 15, former president Donald Trump picked JD Vance as his VP running mate for the Republican ticket in the Presidential race for November 2024. This show is a rerun of the October 2022 interview with Frank Kilgore about his book JD Vance is a Fake …

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HAPPY MICROBES plus FOOD WASTE = CARBON FREE ENERGY 28:59

10M ago28:59

28:59

Scientists are constantly searching for ways to reduce the amount of carbon in the air to help combat climate change. In this episode, Dr. Alex Lewis talks about Electro-Active Technologies, the company he co-founded in Knoxville, TN, and the initiative to produce carbon-free hydrogen energy. The sophisticated process relies on microbes eating mass…

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NO INSURANCE? GET FREE MEDICAL CARE. 28:56

11M ago28:56

28:56

The Mel Leaman Free Medical Clinic is located in Marion, Virginia and serves those without insurance from Washington, Smyth, and Grayson Counties. The Mel Leaman Free Clinic offers general medical care and includes oral surgery, orthopedic care, mental health counseling, flu shots, free lab work, and free medicines. Volunteer professors and clinici…

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A NEW $12 million dollar farm and details about fruits and veggies 29:15

11M ago29:15

29:15

Appalachian Sustainable Development is bringing a new $12 million dollar farm to Washington County, Virginia. In this conversation, ASD Director of Development Sylvia Crum brings to life the vision of helping farmers expand the market for their products to the entire Northeast region -- so they make more money, farming practices are improved, and t…

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A Closer Look at the County Attorney 29:26

11M ago29:26

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Pop Quiz: What's the difference between a county attorney and a commonwealth attorney? That's how this interview begins and moves on to the duties of a county attorney, including responsibilities related to Washington County's proposed solar farm. Brandon Snodgrass walks us through his journey to the County Attorney's Office and the reward he finds…

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A COACH COMES HOME -- Jimmy Allen 27:44

11M ago27:44

27:44

Why would a D-I coach take a paycut for a job at a small university in southwest Virginia? You'll find the answer in This Conversation with Emory & Henry's new head basketball coach Jimmy Allen. According to Emory & Henry news: "Jimmy Allen ’93 has been selected as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Allen returns to his alma mater with 31 years …

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