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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 11/20/2025

    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

  7. 11/14/2025

    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

  8. 11/07/2025

    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
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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
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.
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