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.
Episodes
29 episodes
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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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!
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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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!
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:57
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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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 Div...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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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 C...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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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 C...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:47
High Ground Brewing
Join me as I speak with High Ground Brewing owner/brewer Dallas Wolfe about beer and family.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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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!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:39
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 anniver...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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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.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:05:49
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 pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:00:42
Episode 9 - Lake Shawnee Haunted Amusement Park
In this episode of Best Virginia, join me as I give a rundown of the grisly history of one of most haunted places in America, Lake Shawnee Amusement Park.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:48
Episode 8 - INTERVIEW: Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
On this episode of Best Virginia, I talk to the Director of Sales and Marketing with Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, Alex Durand. Alex sheds some light on what the brewery is all about, what they have to offer, and how they've adapted to man...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:40
Episode 7 - The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell
In this episode of Best Virginia, I look at one of America's first serial killers, The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell. Harry Powers lured multiple women in with promises of love and marriage, only to rob them and kill them on his "murder farm." Learn ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:03