No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred
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Join host Rich Roth each week for the No Holds Barred video podcast. Rich goes one-on-one with some of the Lynchburg area's most fascinating people covering a variety of topics

  1. 13h ago

    Bed Bugs, Ballet, Business, and lessons from Lynchburg City Council | Bert Dodson on No Holds Barred

    What does it take to grow a local business started with a few piglets into one of the largest independent pest control companies in North America?In this episode of No Holds Barred, Rich Roth sits down with Bert Dodson Jr., President and CEO of Dodson Brothers Pest Control and former 12-year Lynchburg City Council member. Bert shares the incredible 80+ year story of his family business—from its humble origins in 1944 to managing 38 offices across 6 states with over 700 team members. He also gives a candid, insider look at local Lynchburg politics, the reality of city development, and what it truly takes to serve your community.They dive deep into:• How Dodson Pest Control stays family-owned in an era of Private Equity buyouts• Ride-along stories from Washington D.C. to crawl spaces• How specialized bed bug detection canine teams operate• Bert’s surprising personal journey—from playing college football to dancing ballet• Insider perspectives on local government, economic development, and why local politics shouldn’t be about national culture warsWhether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or just curious about what really goes on behind the scenes of pest control, this interview is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical insights.🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more interviews with business leaders, community figures, and local icons!🌐 Connect & Learn More:• Visit Dodson Pest Control: https://www.dodsonbros.com• Visit Moore & Giles: https://www.mooreandgiles.com⏱️ Video Chapters00:00 - Teaser & Sponsor Introduction02:00 - Welcome Bert Dodson Jr. (President & CEO of Dodson Brothers)02:20 - How Selling Piglets Started a Multi-State Empire in 194403:30 - Returning to Lynchburg & Taking Over the Business04:30 - Working for a Majority-Female Board & Family Heritage04:50 - First Summer Job at 15 & The Unchanging Bug Population06:20 - Crazy Ride-Along Stories & Working the Front Lines in D.C.07:35 - Why Pest Control Can't Be Replaced by AI or Automation12:00 - How Dodson's Bed Bug Canine Teams Work14:40 - How to Inspect Your Hotel Room for Bed Bugs Like a Pro18:50 - College Football at Virginia Tech, Track & Dancing for a Ballet Company27:30 - History of Dodson and Why Use a Commission-Based Pay Structure32:20 - Community Giving & Supporting 100+ Charities Annually35:20 - Driving in Jamaica & Humanitarian Work38:40 - The Private Equity Threat: Why Bert Refuses to Sell Out43:00 - Serving 12 Years on Lynchburg City Council & Local Politics01:06:10 - Lynchburg's Workday Population Surge & Traffic Growth01:09:30 - No More Traffic Circles?#PestControl #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #DodsonPestControl #LynchburgVA #Podcast #SmallBusinessSuccess #PrivateEquity #NoHoldsBarred #CentralVirginia #FamilyBusiness

  2. Aug 5

    Anthony Poindexter: UVA Legend, Tennessee Coach & Super Bowl Champion | No Holds Barred

    UVA legend, College Football Hall of Famer, and current Tennessee Assistant Coach Anthony Poindexter sits down with Rich Roth on No Holds Barred.Now coaching in the SEC at Tennessee, Dex reflects on his journey from Jefferson Forest High School to the top of college football and the NFL. In this candid interview, he breaks down turning down Peyton Manning’s Vols during a snowstorm in high school, stopping Warrick Dunn at the goal line to hand #2 Florida State their first-ever ACC loss and the devastating NC State injury that changed his life forever.Dex opens up about walking off the field for his mom, turning down a $1 million insurance payout, how Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell saved his NFL dreams by taking a chance on him in the 7th round, winning a Super Bowl and what it takes to coach SEC defense while navigating modern NIL & the transfer portal today. ⏱️ Video Chapters00:00 - Teaser & Introduction04:00 - Growing Up in Lynchburg & Jefferson Forest Football16:30 - The Legend of the "Black Swarm" Defense22:50 - Recruiting Drama: Tennessee, Virginia Tech & Peyton Manning26:00 - Why Ryan G. Made Dex Choose UVA29:40 - Playing for the Legendary Coach George Welsh37:30 - Stopping Warrick Dunn & Beating #2 Florida State in 199544:50 - The Career-Ending Knee Injury Against NC State49:00 - Dex’s Resilience & Positivity Mindset54:45 - Foregoing $1 Million & Getting Drafted by the Ravens58:10 - Winning Super Bowl XXXV with Baltimore1:01:00 - Transitioning to Coaching Under Al Groh1:06:30 - Leaving UVA & Moving Up the Coaching Ladder1:13:10 - Almost Becoming UVA’s Head Coach?1:16:10 - The Unfiltered Truth About Modern NIL & Transfer Portal1:19:15 - Coaching at Tennessee in the SEC1:27:20 - Family, Work Ethic, and Final Thoughts#CollegeFootball #UVA #TennesseeVols #NFL #NoHoldsBarred #AnthonyPoindexter #UVaFootball #TennesseeVolunteers #JeffersonForest #ForestVA #LynchburgVA #CentralVA #BaltimoreRavens #HallofFamer #GeorgeWelsh #AlGroh #ArtModell

  3. Jul 22

    The "Black Sheep" Falwell: Flying T-Pain, Saving Lives & Detained in Canada | No Holds Barred

    What is it really like growing up with one of the most polarizing last names in Lynchburg, Virginia? In this episode of No Holds Barred, Rich Roth sits down with 3rd-generation aviator Kyle Falwell, owner of Bon Air Jet.Kyle opens up about his "wild" past as a professional horse trainer, what happened when the Jerry Falwell Jr. scandals broke and how he carved out his own multi-million dollar aviation legacy completely separate from the family ministry. From getting detained in Canada with rap superstar T-Pain to the intense, high-stakes reality of flying pumping human hearts for emergency organ transplants, Kyle shares the unbelievable stories behind running one of the largest private jet fleets on the East Coast.👉 Subscribe for more unfiltered interviews with leaders, innovators, and changemakers.Learn more about Bon Air Jet: www.bonairjet.com 0:00 - Episode Highlights2:00 - Intro: The Catalyst of Fantasy Football3:00 - Growing up a Falwell in Lynchburg, VA5:20 - The "Black Sheep" of the Family & Jerry Jr. Scandal Fallout12:30 - Leaving Virginia: Professional Horse Training at 1720:00 - Jumping in fully to the Aviation Business25:00 - Flying the Dead: The Wild History of Falwell Aviation35:20 - Starting Bon Air Jet & Bringing "Sexy" Back to Aviation44:10 - The Pivot: How COVID-19 & Back-Pack Sprayers Saved the Business49:45 - Breaking Into the Music Industry (Lockn’, Floyd Fest & More)55:40 - Detained in Canada with T-Pain1:04:00 - Flying Beating Hearts: High-Stakes Organ Transplant Flights1:12:10 - Hurricane Relief: Flying Into the Bahamas & Western NC Destitution1:22:00 - Lynchburg City Council Circus & Building the New Hangar1:28:00 - The Future of Aviation: Will AI Replace Pilots?1:37:00 - How to Get a Pilot's License & Discovery Flights1:40:10 - Getting Kicked Out of the Fantasy Football League / Outro#KyleFalwell #Aviation #PrivateJetPilot #LynchburgVA #TPain #FalwellLegacy #OrganTransplant #AviationBusiness #NoHoldsBarred #Podcast #CelebrityStories #JerryFalwellJr #HurricaneRelief

  4. Jul 15

    The Hidden History of Lynchburg, VA | "A Good and Pleasant Company" | No Holds Barred

    In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth sits down with retired history professors and editors Clif and Bundy Potter to celebrate the LYH250 anniversary! Together, they dive into their brand-new anthology, A Good and Pleasant Company: Lives and Legacies of Central Virginia.Discover the incredible, hilarious and deeply moving stories of the people who shaped the greater Lynchburg area. From Thomas Jefferson introducing tomatoes to the region to a Civil War uniform shop's incredible post-WWII legacy and the heroic river rescue by Frank Padgett—this interview covers the local history you were never taught in school.A Good and Pleasant Company features 250 fascinating essays about the diverse men and women who built Central Virginia. The book is available now at Givens Books and the Old City Cemetery.00:00 - Intro & How Clif & Bundy Met in 196011:00 - Recreating the 1918 Victory Parade Photo10:00 - The Origins of the LYH250 Book Project19:50 - The Founding of Lynchburg: Tobacco & Treacherous Ferries27:30 - Why Lynchburg was Called "The Seat of Satan's Kingdom"35:30 - Harry Creighton: The Forgotten Vaudeville Star43:00 - Thomas Jefferson’s Deadly Tomato Tizzy48:00 - The Oldest Pawn Shop in the U.S. (The Oppleman Family)50:00 - The Guggenheimer Family’s Incredible War Story53:30 - Dr. Jerry Falwell’s Lasting Impact on the Economy58:00 - General Curtis: Funding Public Schools with Horse Fines1:02:45 - Frank Padgett: The Hero of the James River1:08:30 - Editing a Masterpiece & What's Next#LynchburgVA #LYH250 #LocalHistory #VirginiaHistory #NoHoldsBarred #AmericanHistory #ThomasJefferson #Podcast #UniversityofLynchburg #LynchburgVAHisory #HistoryPodcast #America250

  5. Jul 8

    Will the U.S. Ever Win a World Cup? The Reality of American Player Development with Landon Moore | No Holds Barred

    The USMNT crapped the bed against Belgium—now what? In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth sits down with Landon Moore, Executive Director of Central Virginia United Soccer Club (CVU), for a raw post-mortem on Monday night's crushing World Cup elimination. We dive deep into the viral comment from Alexi Lalas that "moral victories aren't good enough anymore" and debate whether American soccer culture is stuck in a loser-program mentality. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Landon explains why a single tournament sample size doesn't paint the whole picture, breaks down the realities of MLS academy player development, and makes a definitive, jaw-dropping prediction on whether the United States will win a World Cup in our lifetime. Plus, we shift focus locally to Lynchburg to discuss the real cost of youth travel sports, fighting the "FOMO" of early specialization and how CVU is expanding city park access to make the game reachable for every kid in the community. 01:30 – Intro: Did the USMNT Just Crap the Bed? 03:30 – Landon Moore's Background: From English Teacher to CVU Director 09:30 – The Post-Mortem: What Actually Happened Against Belgium? 19:00 – The "Moral Victory" Debate: Are We a Top-10 Country? 23:00 – Do America's Best Athletes Ignore Soccer? 49:00 – Reshaping Local Sports: CVU's New Lynchburg Park Initiative 51:00 – The Reality of Travel Sports: Registration Fees vs. New Kitchens 54:30 – At What Age Should Your Kid Specialize in One Sport? 1:00:00 – World Cup Predictions: Can Anyone Stop France? 1:07:00 – Will the U.S. Win a World Cup in Our Lifetime? 📺 Full video episodes drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM EST. 📻 Tune in live to the radio version on WLNI at 5:00 PM EST. #USMNT #WorldCup #USMTvsBelgium #USsoccer #LandonMoore #CVUsoccer #CentralVirginiaUnited #SoccerPodcast #NoHoldsBarred #LynchburgVA #WLNI #YouthSoccer #TravelSports #SportsPostMortem #MLS #AlexiLalas

  6. Jul 1

    The Texas Inn (The T-Room) | Dave Saunders on No Holds Barred

    Welcome to another edition of No Holds Barred with Rich Roth! Today, we are sitting down with Dave Saunders, the owner of Lynchburg’s ultimate culinary institution: The Texas Inn (lovingly known by locals as the "T-Room").Established in 1935, the Texas Inn has been a staple of the community for nearly a century. When it went up for sale on Craigslist, Dave knew he couldn't let Lynchburg exist without it. In this episode, Dave shares the hilarious and heartwarming history of the diner, how they expanded to 4 locations, the secret $2,000,000 insured chili recipe and why the T-Room remains the ultimate melting pot of our city.Whether you're a die-hard fan of the Cheesy Western or just love local business success stories, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into a true Lynchburg legend.👉 Order online or grab merch: https://www.texasinn.com 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more hyper-local Lynchburg interviews!Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & The Craigslist Ad That Saved the Tea Room03:15 – A Reluctant Entrepreneur: How Dave Took Over04:45 – Drop-Offs at 5th & Maine: Dave's Earliest Memories06:20 – The Server Who Waited on Him 42 Years Ago07:15 – The Ultimate Melting Pot: Looking After the Community09:05 – Breaking the "Iron Triangle": Good, Fast, and Cheap Food11:20 – The Secret $2 Million Insured Chili Recipe13:55 – Turning a 1-Star Yelp Review into a Bestselling T-Shirt15:40 – Expanding to Harrisonburg & Richmond17:15 – The Crazy "Last Meal Before Jail" Counter Story19:10 – Bringing Nathan's Hot Dogs to "Damn Yankees"21:30 – The Future of Texas Inn: Franchises & Food Distribution23:45 – Keeping the 100-Year Tradition Alive in Lynchburg#LynchburgVA #TexasInn #TheTRoom #NoHoldsBarred #Podcast #LocalMatters #CentralVA #RichmondVA #HarrisonburgVA #CheesyWestern #LocalHistory #ChiliRecipe #JesseJones #DowntownLynchburg

  7. Jun 24

    Managing Gen Z in the Workforce: Bridging the Generational Gap | No Holds Barred

    Are younger employees actually "entitled," or are we just experiencing a massive breakdown in workplace communication?In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth sits down with Jeffrey Reason, Assistant Director of Career Services and Employer Relations at the University of Lynchburg. With five generations beginning to mix together in the modern workforce, the rules of professional communication, hiring and office culture are shifting faster than ever.Jeffrey breaks down how the COVID pandemic reshaped Gen Z’s formative years, what "work-life balance" actually means to a new hire and why traditional hiring practices can lead to expensive candidate mismatches. Whether you are an employer trying to maximize productivity or a younger professional trying to launch your career, this episode provides a vital roadmap to bridging the gap.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction: The 5-Generation Workforce02:15 - How COVID and Digital Culture Changed Gen Z05:30 - Upskilling & Shifting Expectations on Salary07:45 - The HR Post-Mortem: Fixing Bad Job Postings10:12 - The "Airplane Test" for Team Chemistry12:50 - The Helicopter Parent Red Flag in Hiring15:40 - Work-Life Balance vs. Workplace Productivity18:15 - Final Takeaways: How to Communicate and Bridge the Gap#GenZWorkforce #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipTips #HiringAndRetaining #NoHoldsBarred #Millennials #GenX #Boomers #JeffreyReason #LynchburgVA #CentralVA #UniversityofLynchburg #CareerCoach #BusinessOwners #HiringPractices #WorkLifeBalance

  8. Jun 3

    How a 75-year-old Lynchburg business survives any crisis | No Holds Barred

    In this episode of No Holds Barred, host Rich Roth goes one-on-one with Andy Flint, President of L.G. Flint General Contractors, as the company celebrates a historic 75 years of business in Central Virginia.Andy opens up about what it really takes to pass a legacy business down through three generations—including the twist of fate that kept him from architecture school and landed him in biology. He also shares the hilarious story of how he met his wife Julie at Virginia Tech (involving a legendary mix-up between "The Dorks" and "The Redneck Girls" downstairs).But the heart of this episode lies in community grit. Andy pulls back the curtain on how L.G. Flint survived the devastating 2008 housing crisis without laying off a single employee by completely reinventing their day-to-day operations.Finally, Andy gets candid and emotional about the Central Virginia St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Blackwater Run. Learn how the tight-knit Lynchburg community routinely out-performs major cities to support childhood cancer research and what it was like for Andy and his team to visit the St. Jude campus in Memphis.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Celebrating 75 Years of LG Flint03:15 – Dodging Architecture & Surviving College Biology06:10 – The Dorks vs. Rednecks: How Andy Met His Wife10:45 – Cooking for 120 People at Nature Camp13:30 – Surviving the 2008 Housing Market Crash16:50 – Bringing on Ron Blackwood & Changing Company Leadership20:15 – The Cost of Raw Land & Housing Density in Lynchburg25:00 – Inside the All-Block St. Jude Dream Home28:45 – Getting Emotional: The Impact of St. Jude Hospital32:10 – "You Know How Andy Is" & Navigating the Boiling Point#LynchburgVA #NoHoldsBarred #LGFlint #StJudeDreamHome #CentralVirginia #LynchburgBusiness #FamilyBusinessLegacy #PodcastVirginia #CustomHomeBuilder #StJude #StJudeChildrensResearchHospital #SupportLocalVA

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Join host Rich Roth each week for the No Holds Barred video podcast. Rich goes one-on-one with some of the Lynchburg area's most fascinating people covering a variety of topics

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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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