Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.

Anthony Dinges
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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. 

  1. NOV 27

    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

  2. NOV 20

    From Gym Class To Generations: Ms.Shelly Lee’s Mission For Pools, Ice, And Play

    Send us a text A beloved PE teacher with a coach’s grit and a neighbor’s heart, Miss Shelly Lee joins us to share how a lifetime of movement turned into a citywide mission: build two indoor pools and two ice rinks so every kid can swim, skate, and thrive. From teaching line dances to launching teams, she shows how play unlocks confidence, health, and community—and why water safety should be as standard as math class. We dive into the 2 For 2 Foundation’s plan, the surge in demand for lessons, and the reality of aging facilities that can’t serve a growing region. Miss Lee breaks down what’s working—6,000+ kids receiving lessons since 2022 thanks to donations and grants—what’s missing, and why land access is the pivot that unlocks construction. She makes a compelling case for equity: city fifth graders ride buses to swim class, while county kids are left out. Pools aren’t luxuries; they’re public safety tools, rehab centers, and training grounds for athletes from football to figure skating. Expect vivid memories from decades of coaching: first teams finding their form, football players learning to sprint in the water, and a once-sidelined student asking to play for the first time. We talk line dancing as an invitation to move, early hip-hop beats that brought kids together, and the mentors who shaped a generation. If you care about youth sports, drowning prevention, mental health, or simply giving families a place to play year-round, this story will move you to action. Help us make it real: support the Two For Two Foundation, share the episode, and tell local leaders why Winchester needs two pools and two rinks. Subscribe, leave a review, and tag a friend who learned to swim at Jim Barnett Park—then join us in building the next chapter. 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

    35 min

  3. NOV 14

    From Local Scores To SNAP Crisis: A Community Steps Up w/ Kari Dean

    Send us a text The scoreboard told two stories tonight. On one side, blowout wins, playoff seeds, and a local junior tearing up the field with jaw-dropping numbers. On the other, grocery budgets evaporating overnight, parents driving an hour to unfunded jobs, and food pantries moving four times their usual volume just to keep families fed. We brought both into focus because they’re part of the same community pulse. Our guest, Kari Dean from Jefferson County Community Ministries, walked us through what “safety net” looks like when the net frays: case management, counseling, peer recovery, a clothing closet, a year-round adult shelter, and a new clinic opening five days a week. She shared the stark math behind the SNAP and WIC interruptions, why Jefferson County’s unique wealth gap hits harder, and how fast donations become dinners. You’ll hear real stories—a mom desperate for formula, volunteers stepping in, churches and scouts filling trucks—and clear ways to help through donations, volunteer shifts, and showing up for events. We also broke down Virginia and West Virginia playoff paths, highlighted local rivalries, and celebrated a wave of all-district honors across positions. The spotlight lands on a junior running back stacking more than 2,200 rushing yards at over a first down per carry with zero fumbles, plus multi-sport athletes who turned their first football seasons into first-team accolades. If your heart beats for Friday night lights, the brackets, matchups, and keys to advancing are all here. If you can give, visit jccm.us to donate or volunteer. Facebook page Jefferson County Community Ministries. Please share this episode with a friend who loves high school sports or cares about hunger relief. And if our show adds something to your week, tap follow, rate us, and leave a review—it helps more neighbors find their way here. 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

  4. NOV 7

    Virginia Elections and Government Shutdown w/ Chris West

    Send us a text A rushing phenom closing in on 2,000 yards, a shutdown standoff threatening family budgets, and a city weighing a casino to fund growth—tonight’s conversation connects local pride to statewide power with zero fluff. We kick off with Skyline’s surge and Zaydon’s historic pace, then widen the lens with policy strategist Chris West to unpack why Virginia never sleeps on elections and how turnout waves can crash like a wrecking ball. From there, we tackle the core of Washington’s gridlock: the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit that kept exchange plans affordable and now sits on the chopping block. Chris explains how a “clean” continuing resolution collided with expiring subsidies, why open enrollment is producing sticker shock, and what that means for TSA lines, SNAP benefits, and workers waiting on back pay. It’s not politics-as-sport; it’s the price of coverage, groceries, and travel during the busiest season of the year. We also look ahead to what’s coming in Richmond. Expect a serious push to legalize full cannabis retail with hundreds of licenses—an economic lever that could formalize an already active market and raise stable revenue, especially after restrictive hemp rules squeezed farmers. On energy, data centers and population growth are outpacing the grid, forcing hard choices on generation, transmission, and storage. A potential utility deregulation bill could reshape the market and your monthly bill, for better or worse, depending on the rules. And then there’s Winchester’s crossroads. With limited land, a large share of tax-exempt property, and a fast-growing population, the city is exploring a casino to relieve pressure on homeowners and fund schools, roads, and public safety. It’s a plain tradeoff: higher property taxes or new commercial revenue. Whether you care most about the scoreboard, your insurance premium, or your power bill, this conversation ties it all together—who shows up, who pays, and what kind of growth we want. Enjoyed the episode? Follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who loves sports and policy, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. What should lawmakers fix first—premiums, power, or paychecks? Tell us. 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 5m

  5. OCT 28

    From Winchester’s Casino Debate To NBA Gambling Scandals And A World Series Preview w/ Ray Kosinski

    Send us a text A small city stares at a big decision, and we pull the lens all the way back. We kick off with Winchester’s casino question—real jobs and tax revenue on one side, addiction risk and culture shifts on the other. Ray joins us with a lived-in blueprint for building something from scratch, from Connecticut studios to Brooklyn shows to a Florida pivot. His story threads the needle of this episode: ambition needs structure, and the rules you set decide who benefits. From there, we tackle the headlines. Poker rings, marked cards, and suspicious plays have the NBA in a vice. We break down what “illegal” actually means—rakes, unlicensed games, and, most importantly, insiders influencing outcomes. It’s the modern paradox: the league courts betting dollars while promising an untouchable product. Our fix list is blunt and practical: independent integrity teams, clearer guardrails, better player education, and fast, transparent resolutions. Fans can handle bad news; they won’t accept fog. Baseball lets us breathe and argue picks. The Dodgers feel inevitable with Betts, Freeman, and Ohtani, while Toronto brings real bite if they steal early leverage. We dig into series structure, why 2-3-2 matters for city economies, and how an extra game means thousands of local paychecks. Then it’s back to hoops with a sober look at development: Cooper Flagg’s debut jitters at the one and Wembanyama’s leap from curiosity to problem. The league is getting longer and smarter; if you’re under 6'4", you’d better be elite at something. We wrap with the Tuck Rule: do coffee and energy drinks really fuel you, or is it tolerance in a can? Short answer: caffeine works, dosage and timing matter, and black coffee plus sleep, protein, and water outperforms any neon label. If you learned something or shouted at us through your headphones, hit follow, share with a friend, and drop your take in the comments. Your city, your team, your call—what’s the smart bet? 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 19m

  6. OCT 21

    We Debate Growth, Ice Baths, And A Hall Of Fame for Teachers w/ Mike Hamrick

    Send us a text Friday night lights, changing streets, and a cold plunge that might actually fix your mood—this one moves. We start on the field with a rapid-fire rundown of local high school football, including Handley’s rough day against Kettle Run and what really swung the game: protection, turnovers, and field position. From there, we look ahead to this week’s matchups and plant our flags on the picks that matter. Then we take on Winchester’s new face. With the old Montgomery Ward site cleared, the city feels like it’s shifting toward dense, mixed-use living—think townhouses near a Publix, restaurants, and big stations. Some folks are here for it; others miss the slower, smaller vibe. We chart a middle path: keep the character of Old Town, invest in everyday activities families ask for—another bowling alley, a trampoline park, roller rinks, even Topgolf vibes—and bring back community anchors like the family drive-in. Growth should make staying local irresistible. Our guest steps in with an ice bath routine that’s more than hype. Three minutes cold after fifteen in the sauna, five days a week, and the payoff is clearer focus, lower stress, and steadier energy. We talk dopamine, norepinephrine, and how to start at home with a cool shower without white-knuckling it. If your brain’s been running hot, this is the reset you can actually try. We also float a big idea: a Hall of Fame for teachers. Athletes get banners; educators deserve a hall. We propose criteria that weigh longevity, mentorship, extracurricular leadership, community impact, and peer nominations, then shout out the teachers and coaches who built our backbone. Add in some college and NFL heat, fantasy chatter, and our local picks, and you’ve got a packed, thoughtful hour that feels like home. If this hit the spot, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Winchester, and leave a quick review. Tell us your teacher nominees and whether you’re brave enough for a cold plunge—we’ll read the best on air. 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

    59 min

  7. OCT 20

    Two Hosts Break Down Scores, Call Out Hypocrisy, And Rally The Valley

    Send us a text The night starts with the crackle of hometown football—scores flying in from the Shenandoah Valley, a showdown circled on calendars, and the buzz of a 6'5 playmaker, Christian Dinges suiting up for Handley. We swap streaming notes, argue about strength of schedule, and give flowers to local athletes putting up real numbers. If you love the rhythm of Friday night lights, you’ll feel right at home. Then we pull back the camera. Who gets public memorials and who gets ignored? Why do some tragedies trend while others barely register? We speak plainly about media incentives, selective outrage, and the cost of treating politics like sport. You’ll hear a live debate on the power of voting—skepticism on national outcomes versus a full-throated case for local ballots—plus a frank look at policing tactics, protest narratives, and how division keeps neighbors from having each other’s backs. Immigration, labor, and class take center stage as we call out the contradiction of relying on immigrant work while scorning immigrant lives. We connect those dots to global crises, from ceasefires that don’t hold to long-promised files that never seem to see daylight, and ask what accountability looks like when human life is on the line. This isn’t doom-scrolling; it’s an insistence on courage, empathy, and receipts. We close with NFL picks, early MVP heat, and a few upset alerts, because joy and argument can share a table. If you’re here for real talk that spans the 50-yard line to the front line—without hedging or hollow takes—you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves sports and straight talk, and drop your take in the comments. What did we get right—or what did we miss? 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

    51 min

  8. OCT 9

    From Handley Star to Emory & Henry Enforcer: Manno Lusca on humility, hard work, and balancing books with big hits

    Send us a text The moment you step onto a college field, everything feels faster—and Emmanuel “Manno” Lusca doesn’t sugarcoat it. From standout days at John Handley High to carving out a role at strong safety for Emory & Henry, Manno walks us through what it really takes to level up: embracing a redshirt year, letting go of ego, learning a new position, and building the habits that keep you ready when your number is called. We talk about the stuff that changes careers—time management, film study, study hall, and the steady routines that turn talent into trust. Manno shares early highlights (a blocked-punt TD return, multiple picks), the leadership moments that matter (resetting the huddle after a score), and the painful lessons he still uses (a playoff goal-line fumble he never forgot). He credits mentors and trainers who sharpened his game, from technique to mindset, and explains why being coachable might be the most underrated skill in college sports. You’ll also hear the personal side: the calm-before-impact pregame ritual, family support on long Saturdays, and a grounded Plan B in exercise science. We zoom out to the bigger picture—D2 visibility, NFL eyes on teammates, local rivalries, and why “if you can play, they’ll find you” is more true than ever. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this is a clear, no-fluff guide to moving from high school hero to reliable college contributor. If this conversation helps you or someone you coach, share it with a teammate, subscribe for more stories like this, and leave a quick review—your support helps us bring more voices 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

    56 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.
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