Best Virginia

Join host Jordan Mitchell as he delves into the history, culture, and folklore from all parts of the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.

Gesundheit! with Patch Adams

Join Jordan and Chelsea as they talk with the one and only Patch Adams and his idealistic hospital in Hillsboro, West Virginia, The Gesundheit Institute!

04-12
40:40

Alexis Cunningham (Bonus Episode)

 West Virginia native Alexis Cunningham, from the new NBC series "American Song Contest," gives us some insight about the show and her music career as a whole. Don't forget to vote for Alexis on this season of NBC's American Song Contest!

03-20
34:04

WV's Doctor (and Nurse) Deaths

Special Agent Bruce Sackman joins us to provide some insight on medical serial killers in WV and beyond. Buckle up, Mr. Sackman has a ton of stories to share and plenty experience to back them up!

03-20
01:02:57

Soul Sisters Pt. 2

Dr. Kristy Sumner clues us in on some of her team's instruments and techniques. She also tells us all about her team's investigations at some of WV's most haunted sites!

03-14
42:09

Soul Sisters Pt. 1

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kristy Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal about some of her team's WV paranormal investigations at the WV State Penitentiary and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

03-08
35:22

Is There Anybody Out There?

Kerry Hensley joins us on this episode to help us learn all about the Green Bank Observatory, home of the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope, and some of the great scientific contributions of this massive piece of technology right in our own backyard.

02-15
31:31

Highland Outdoors Pt. 2

Dylan Jones and Nikki Forrester return to share about some of the outdoors activities and opportunities available in our great state.

02-07
31:05

Highland Outdoors Pt. 1

Dylan Jones and Nikki Forrester from Highland Outdoors Magazine tell us about some of the big things going on in WV's outdoor community, including the designation of the New River Gorge National Park.

01-24
22:00

Triple Crown Twins Pt. 3

 Listen to the thrilling conclusion of adventurist twins, Landen and Garrett Napier's crowning achievement of long distance hiking's Triple Crown. On this episode, the twins take us through their toughest challenge yet, the Continental Divide Trail. 

10-19
41:06

Triple Crown Twins Pt. 2

On this Episode of Best Virginia, I had the chance to chat with identical twins, Landen and Garrett Napier about their 8,000+ mile hiking adventure along the three longest hiking trails in North America, earning them the achievement of Triple Crown. They are the first set of identical twins to conquer this feat in three consecutive years. In part 2 of 3, they talk about their experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

07-26
38:00

Triple Crown Twins Pt.1

On this episode of Best Virginia, I had the chance to chat with identical twins, Landen and Garrett Napier about their 8,000+ mile hiking adventure along the three longest hiking trails in North America, earning them the achievement of Triple Crown. They are the first set of identical twins to conquer this feat in three consecutive years. In part 1 of 3, they talk about their experience hiking the Appalachian Trail.

04-26
23:47

High Ground Brewing

Join me as I speak with High Ground Brewing owner/brewer Dallas Wolfe about beer and family.

04-12
38:45

Keep Small Town WV Alive

In this episode, share a little about my experience of growing up in a small WV town. I hope to keep these memories alive and hear some of yours too!

03-29
22:55

WV Author S.G. Redling

In this episode of Best Virginia, I had the honor of speaking with West Virginia author, Sheila "S.G." Redling. She shares some advice for aspiring authors and lets us in on some of her upcoming work.

03-15
30:38

Flatwoods Monster

In the season 2 premiere, I had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Smith from the Flatwoods Monster Museum in Sutton, WV to tell us all about the Flatwoods Monster, or Braxxie as it is lovingly called.

03-01
50:24

Season 2 Announcement

Best Virginia will be returning on March 1, 2021 with season 2! In the mean time, catch up on your favorite WV podcast and get ready. Season 2 is bigger and better than before with lots of interesting guests and topics.

01-12
01:39

Episode 13 - Marshall University Plane Crash

In this episode of Best Virginia, I discuss the events surrounding the 1970 Marshall University plane crash, which claimed the lives of 75 people, including most of the University's football team and coaching staff. Today marks the 50th anniversary of this tragic event. At the end of the episode, I ask you to join me in a moment of silence to honor those that lost their lives.

11-14
16:39

Episode 12 - Ballyraven and the Hidden Cryptids of WV

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ballyraven, a local artist, illustrator, and author of In the Land of Cattawampus, the West Virginia Cryptid Bestiary. She shared some of her work and some stories about lesser known cryptids of WV.

10-31
31:54

Episode 11 - WV Ghost Hunting with Ann Lockard

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Ann Lockard, a WV native and amateur ghost hunter. Ann shares some of her ghost hunting experiences with us, as well as some of her personal experiences. 

10-31
01:05:49

Episode 10 - INTERVIEW: Good Luck Black Cat

On this episode of Best Virginia, I had the pleasure of chatting with Raymond and Meredith of Good Luck Black Cat, a husband/wife music duo from Charles Town, WV. We talk about the music they're working on, swap spooky stories, and share our perspectives on what it's like to be a human in the world today. I hope y'all enjoy and be sure to check out the band!

10-05
01:00:42

Thomas George

Pleasant voice and nice intoduction! I may suggest a more dedicated and pronounced reading style. Cheers

05-26 Reply

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