Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.

Anthony Dinges

Four friends discussing Winchester, VA news and topics. Debating political issues, news, social injustice and anything that is up for debate in our world. 

  1. JAN 30

    How A Small Town Built A Lifelong Network Of Support w/ Mike Arculin

    Send us a text Snow shut down the games, but it couldn’t stop the stories. We sit down with Mike Arculin to explore how Handley pride shows up in real life—from Baltimore Federal Hill to youth soccer sidelines, from neighborhood festivals to late-night group texts that span decades. What starts as a weather update turns into a tour of connection: coaching kids, building community, and keeping the Winchester bond alive even when life pulls us in every direction. We talk music as a civic force. Mike shares how Roses N Rust found its groove, why Hoodstock has raised over a million dollars for local causes, and how classmates like Quaye and Justin keep releasing work that actually says something. If you’re a fan of live bands and guitar heroes, you’ll love the nods to Hendrix, Tom Morello, Vernon Reid, and Billy Strings—and the way those influences filter back into hometown stages. Sports anchor the conversation too. We revisit legends from the Shenandoah Valley—Lang Campbell, Stephon Johnson, standout wrestlers—and the coaches who turned programs into pipelines. The takeaway isn’t just trophies; it’s character. Mentors create a culture where kids learn to persevere, to lead, and to give back. That same spirit drives our own projects and the people we highlight, from youth coaching to community events that bring neighbors together. We close with local headlines and open invitations: thoughts on Winchester’s new city manager, and a heads-up on our next guest, Millbrook kicker Mason Savage. If you care about community, mentorship, sports, and music—or just want a reminder that small towns can have a big reach—this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review with the hometown hero you’d like us to feature next. Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    1h 14m

  2. JAN 23

    How A Dream Became A Safe Place For Men To Speak And Heal w/ Kevin Curry Sr.

    Send us a text A simple room, a shared meal, and an open floor can change a life. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Kevin Curry Sr., the force behind Building Brothers Up—a grassroots gathering where men of all ages speak honestly about depression, loss, marriage strain, and the pressure to “be tough.” Kevin talks about receiving the vision during a difficult time and choosing action over fear, turning faith into a framework that welcomes vulnerability and builds trust. We walk through how the meetups work—food to bring people in, clear ground rules to keep it safe, and a mic that anyone can pick up. One man’s story unlocks another, and soon the room becomes a chorus of real talk and practical support. We highlight why this matters: stigma keeps men silent, and silence can turn into crisis. A space that normalizes asking for help, sharing emotions, and standing with each other is community mental health in motion. Kevin gives the details, thanks the partners who opened their doors, and explains the cadence that keeps turnout strong without overwhelming busy lives. Along the way we celebrate local sports—high school hoops scores, hometown athletes making waves, and a rapid-fire round of this-or-that that keeps the vibe human and warm. The sports talk, playoff picks, and laughter all serve a purpose: they make it easier to show up, stay present, and leave lighter. If you’re near Winchester, mark your calendar and bring a friend who needs a safe place to speak. If you’re listening from afar, borrow the blueprint and start something where you live. Subscribe, share this with a brother who needs it, and leave a review to help more men find their room and their voice.  Building Brothers Up Feb 21st from 2pm-5pm 2249 Valor Drive Winchester, VA 22601 Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    38 min

  3. JAN 19

    Independent DJ Turns Album Into A Movement

    Send us a text The energy hits before the beat does. We sit down with our childhood friend Quaye to celebrate Quaye Genye The Gemini, a 16-track project built for the car, the gym, the grocery run, and those late-night windows-down moments. He walks us through the album’s arc—how a love letter to music sets the stage, how punk edges crackle on “Quasar,” and why the joyful bounce of “Get Loose” took two years and a live-band remake to finally snap into place just days before release. What makes this story different is the path. Quaye is keeping the album off DSPs at first, streaming and selling directly at djunique.com to preserve ownership, learn from listeners, and fund the visuals one track at a time. We talk about building without gatekeepers, using community as a launchpad, and turning a simple $10 purchase into real runway. There’s a lot of craft under the hood too: producing everything himself, choosing features for talent and chemistry, and listening to the full sequence in real settings to protect flow. From a Soju-inspired anthem now getting its own choreography, to a live vision that spans festival highs and intimate lows, this is a blueprint for momentum on your own terms. As an open-format DJ, Quaye also shares how he keeps his ears wide. He respects the low-end power of modern rap on big systems while still chasing lyricism and songcraft. He drops unexpected recs for date-night soul, laughs through a rapid-fire round of picks—from Wu-Tang to Eddie Murphy—and keeps the perspective sharp: act now, cherish timing, and put the art where the people are. Stream or buy the album at djunique.com, share your favorite track with us, and if you felt the vibe, subscribe, rate, and pass this episode to a friend who loves independent music. Go to website to purchase album djunieq.com Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    39 min

  4. JAN 9

    This Conversation Demystifies Recruiting, Prep School Paths, And The Shot Clock Debate

    Send us a text We break down what really moves recruiting today, from the Arby’s Classic stage to the transfer portal’s squeeze, and why patience plus production still wins. Kevin Schneider , COO and National Recruiting Director of Big Shots shares how events, relationships, and the right fit turn potential into offers. • Arby’s Classic takeaways and venue quality • College coach turnout and what impressed scouts • What Big Shots offers players and parents • How the portal and NIL reshape high school recruiting • Why relationships, fit, and production beat hype • Postgrad and prep pathways that add value • Public vs private: coaching, culture, and daily competition • The case for a high school shot clock • NBA trade talk: Trey Young to DC and team building • Upcoming Big Shots events and how to connect Contact Big Shots for more info: bigshots.net Subscribe to us on YouTube, find us on Instagram, Facebook, X. Thanks for tuning in. Check us out next Thursday at 7 p.m. again Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    49 min

  5. JAN 2

    From Bowl Blowouts To Big Guests, We Map The Season And The Year Ahead

    Send us a text A scoreboard can change your night, but a hometown name on a national stage can change your year. We kick off 2026 with Indiana blistering Alabama and a Winchester kid—Stephen Daly—woven into the story, turning a playoff bracket into something personal. The energy is loud, the analysis is sharp, and the pride is real as we size up Miami’s statement over Ohio State, Oregon’s finish, and a Sugar Bowl that favors Georgia even if our hearts peek at Ole Miss. From there, we bring it home. Meach heads from Fordham to East Carolina with immediate eligibility, and we dig into why the transfer portal can be a fresh start instead of a red flag. We recap Hanley’s run at the Arby’s Classic—steady first halves, late slippage, and the teachable moments that separate depth from fatigue. Even the one-legged three-point contest becomes a snapshot of grit and joy that defines high school hoops culture. We’re building ahead too. Big Shots is joining us next week to unpack AAU basketball, recruiting signals, and what parents, players, and coaches should expect from the modern circuit. Between new subscribers, long-time supporters, and a candid look at community losses, we keep the conversation human: gratitude for those who keep the lights on, space for those who are grieving, and an open invite for anyone with a story to share. And yes, we address fantasy sports with a smile—half skill, half luck, all perspective—because sports are supposed to make us more connected, not more bitter. Ride with us through the college football playoffs, AAU insights, and local standouts who make national headlines feel like family news. If this show makes you think, laugh, or text a friend, tap follow, share it with your crew, and leave a quick rating so more people can find the conversation. Your voice keeps this community strong. Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    37 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    How Strasburg Built A State Title Team w/ Asst. Coach Jason Gutierrez

    Send us a text They said a run-first team couldn’t survive December. We invited Strasburg assistant coach Jason Gutierrez to show exactly how a clear identity, punishing practices, and a connected community turned doubt into a state championship. We dig into the heart of culture: why Strasburg keeps practices more physical than games, how “good on good” reps build muscle memory, and why a simple, repeatable plan beats trendy schemes under pressure. Jason breaks down their run-heavy philosophy—34 passes all season, 10–15 yards a carry—and why the goal isn’t balance for balance’s sake; it’s doing what works when the stadium shakes and the stakes rise. When the title game opened 12–0 against them, nobody flinched. That calm came from months of deliberate habits. We also explore the foundation beneath the trophy. A true feeder pipeline gives kids the same language from youth to varsity, so they think less and play faster. Tough non-district scheduling forged resilience through real tests—Skyline, Broadway, Turner Ashby—so the playoffs felt familiar. On recruiting, Jason gets practical about smaller-school realities: how highlight reels, emails, camps, and relationships matter more than classification. Add staff experience from the college ranks, and players gain a roadmap to be seen. Beyond football, there’s a message for any team facing setbacks: next man up is a plan, not a slogan. Turn last year’s pain into this year’s focus. Keep the playbook clear, the practices demanding, and the standards loud enough for the whole town to hear. If you believe culture wins, this conversation will arm you with specifics you can use tomorrow. Enjoy the show? Subscribe, share with a coach or athlete, and leave a review to help more people find it. Your support helps us keep bringing real stories and actionable insights to the mic. Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    50 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Friday Night Lights And Tough Truths

    Send us a text Barber-shop energy meets hard truths in a fast-moving hour that starts with local pride and ends with a call to do better by our own. We run the scoreboard on Martinsburg’s title chase and Strasburg’s route through the bracket, then flip to Handley’s stacked roster, the rotations that could make or break a state run, and why depth now means legs in March. It’s candid, unapologetic, and full of names you’ll see on scoreboards this winter. The mood shifts when we ask why Kettle Run keeps owning the area. The answer isn’t magic—culture, discipline, and physicality. We talk honestly about building standards that last, not highlight reels that fade. That same lens frames our shoutout to Steven Daly, leading the nation in tackles for loss and earning Big Ten praise. He’s proof that local work can reach national stages, and a reminder to support athletes before the headlines, not after. Then we face a tougher headline. Two National Guard members were ambushed near the White House—one with local ties—and our town barely blinked. We challenge the silence and ask what it says about our priorities. From there, we unpack digital ID concerns, privacy stakes, and how easy convenience can compromise agency. We don’t tell you what to think; we ask you to think for yourself. To close, we kick around Giannis trade rumors, what a true superstar means to the Knicks or Lakers, and how playoff math shapes the Cowboys, Eagles, Indiana, JMU, and Virginia. The throughline never changes: preparation, culture, and courage—on the field and off—decide who we are. If you’re here for real talk about the teams you love and the people who make this community, you’re in the right place. If this hit you—share it, subscribe on YouTube, and drop a comment with your state picks or your take on the Guard story. Your voice helps this show grow, and your support helps our kids feel the noise while they’re still grinding. Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    46 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    Handley Asst. Coach Taralle Hayden Joins To Break Down Area Football, Handley Basketball’s Depth, And Why This Year Can Make History

    Send us a text The night before Thanksgiving, we sat down with community energy buzzing—clippers humming, a dog chiming in, and playoff scores rolling across our screens—and took stock of where our teams stand. We started with football: Skyline fighting through overtime, Strasburg rolling, Martinsburg and Jefferson setting up big West Virginia matchups. Then we pulled apart Handley’s playoff loss with respect for the kids and honesty about the margins: a young quarterback thrust into the spotlight, physicality that traveled well, a blocked punt that flipped field position, and the hard truth that adjustments win in November. Then the gym lights switched on. Assistant coach and area photographer Taralle Hayden joined us to map a senior-heavy Handley squad that feels ready to make history. We dug into roles and identity: Will Braun-Duin spacing the floor as a premier shooter, Christian Dinges punishing downhill, Jaevon Brisco and Amari Brown setting the defensive tone, and Kyren Oglesbee owning the paint. The schedule is a statement—Huguenot to open, a marquee date with Oak Hill, real 4A tests with Denbigh and Varina, and a Central matchup that elevates the region. Terrell explained why non-conference choices are strategic, why in-state power games boost rankings, and how last year’s seven-man feel can expand to eight or nine when practice habits demand it. What stood out most was culture. The staff is clear about buy-in, film, and reps that translate to college-level habits; they’re just as clear that moments belong to players who welcome pressure. We swapped stories about Spring Mills chatter, John Marshall’s ripple effects, and a youth pipeline that’s hungry for varsity minutes. Above it all: a simple, pointed goal—bring a banner back to Winchester Public Schools. If you care about local sports, role clarity, and how great teams are built across a season, this conversation will pull you in. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more folks in the Valley find us. Happy Thanksgiving—see you at the gym. Support the show Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️ Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinions Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O. Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcast X: @browopodcast TikTok: @brotherswithopinions Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

    1h 7m
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Four friends discussing Winchester, VA news and topics. Debating political issues, news, social injustice and anything that is up for debate in our world. 

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  • Creator
    Anthony Dinges
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.
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