The WV Podcast -West Virginia's Podcast Jeff & Dee Holbrook

On episode 18 of The WV Podcast, Sara Price-Fortney is back with a full length discussion about Geocaching in the great and scenic state of West Virginia. So, you don't know what Geocaching is? Well, you aren't going to want to miss this!


Intro

Welcome to The WV Podcast, West Virginia's Podcast. This show features the great state of West Virginia and stories of the amazing people who make it such a wonderful place to live. Your hosts are Jeff & Dee Holbrook. Let's tear down the negative hillbilly stereotype that has been assigned to us by the national media. Let's tell our own story.

Maker Of The Rain, our theme music, was composed and performed by Tonya Kouns Holbrook, a lifelong West Virginia resident.
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Welcome to Episode 18 of The WV Podcast.
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Sara Price-Fortney was personally involved with Explore West Virginia, an organization that promotes geocaching as tourism in the state of West Virginia. She traveled around the state giving talks on the subject, and is quite the expert. On today's episode, Sara is giving a presentation that is going to make you want to get off the couch and spend time enjoying the beauty of our amazing state. Geocaching has something for everyone, and I am sure you will be ready to do this yourself when she is finished with her presentation.


We would like to thank Sara Price-Fortney for being so helpful and kind in giving us cool info about West Virginia once again. She was also in The WV Podcast episode 13 with an interview as the President of the West Virginia Jaycees. Check it out at:

http://holbrooknewmedia.com/jaycees

Remember! Geocaching is for everyone!
Grab a friend or family member and get out there!

http://geocaching.com

For more info on Geocaching in West Virginia, contact:

John Morrison, program coordinator with the West Virginia Division of Culture and History
304-558-0220
john.d.morrison@wv.gov
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Let's Tell Our Own Story.

On episode 17 of The WV Podcast, our Famous West Virginian is Lawrence Kasdan, and The Travel Guys have a great interview Bill Richardson about Hatfield & McCoy based tourism in West Virginia.


Intro

Welcome to The WV Podcast, West Virginia's Podcast. This show features the great state of West Virginia and stories of the amazing people who make it such a wonderful place to live. Your hosts are Jeff & Dee Holbrook. Let's tear down the negative hillbilly stereotype that has been assigned to us by the national media. Let's tell our own story.

Maker Of The Rain, our theme music, was composed and performed by Tonya Kouns Holbrook, a lifelong West Virginia resident.
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Welcome to Episode 17 of The WV Podcast.
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Jim Flook, formerly of the Rivers to Ridges Heritage Trail, sent me an email about an upcoming event in WV.

Dear History Friends,

The 2016 Civil War Days will be in a few short months! We’d like to provide you some basic information about our 2nd Annual Lecture series as well as the upcoming events. Would you please share information about the event with your members, families and friends who are interested in history.

Lecture Series
Friday April 1st 7p-8p: Prof. Jim Broomall: West Virginia in the Civil War. Dr. Broomall is the new Director of the Civil War Center at Shepard University.
Saturday April 2nd 12:45p-145p: JoAnn Peterson: Mary Lincoln. Ms. Peterson has been with Civil War Days for several years.
Saturday April 2nd 3:30p – 4:30p: Caitliin Kostic: Children in the Civil War. Ms. Kostic is a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park, who has also worked at Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park

Major events
Thursday March 31st, 9a-2p: School Days
Friday April 1st, 9a-2p: School Days
Saturday April 2nd, 11:30a-12:30p: Ladies Tea
Saturday April 2nd, 2p: re-enactment of the battle of Scary Creek
Saturday April 2nd, 7:30p-10:30p: Military Ball
Sunday April 3rd, 10:30a-11:30a: Period Church Service
Sunday April 3rd, 2p: re-enactment of the skirmish of Hurricane Bridge

Websites:
http://putnamcivilwardays.weebly.com/ (A full schedule is not yet available, but will be posted here.
http://www.shepherd.edu/civilwar (George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of Civil War History at Shepard University)

Questions?
Please call Putnam County Parks and Recreation at (304)-562-0518
Sincerely,
Jim Flook

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Cinema Toast Crunch Podcast gave us a shoutout on their show the other day and we really appreciate it!

Cinema Toast Crunch is another podcast produced in WV. They do reviews of movies that have been out for a while, and could be from any decade. At the beginning they list new releases and current movie news, but then go and watch the movie and come back to give their immediate impression. Really cool setup.
Garvis Reed II is a total movie buff and expert. Garvis Reed III is the showrunner and his wife Kayla adds some lively commentary to round out the show.
The show is not always family friendly, of course all movies aren't either, but the info is top notch.
Look for Cinema Toast Crunch Podcast on Facebook. A direct link is in the show notes. Right now they are making predictions for the Oscars!

https://www.facebook.com/CinemaToastCrunchPodcast/?fref=ts
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Our Famous West Virginian was suggested by Garvis Reed II, of the Cinema Toast Crunch Podcast: Today, Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Edward Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He is best known as co-writer of the films The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi. Kasdan co-wrote the Star Wars sequel trilogy film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and will co-write the series' Han Solo spin-off film.

He has been nominated for three Oscar

This is a WV Podcast Extra. You can find us at wvpodcast.com.

The band Portal, from Parkersburg, WV traveled and performed contemporary praise and worship music for 10 years. They made two CDs, and today we are giving you the full recording of the title song of their second CD, "Strong God". This and their first CD, "Deeper Reason" are only available by contacting them on their Facebook site. All contact information will be given after the song is finished, and will also be available in the show notes for The WV Podcast Extra #2. Also check the show notes for the lyric sheet for this song.
If you would like your own song featured in a WV Podcast Extra, keep listening after the song has finished. Now, "Strong God". Written by Andrew Holbrook and Tonya Holbrook and performed by their band, Portal.

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Strong God
Copyright 2006 Andrew Holbrook Tonya Holbrook

They eyes of the Lord, they search
Over the entire earth
To find whose hearts long for Him
To show Himself strong for them
The ears of the Lord, they hear
The cries of the humble prayer
His touch brings healing to us
Revival to the seekers

He's a strong God, He's a strong God

The help of the Lord is close
We cling to Him, He upholds
His wings are spread to cover
He comforts like no other
The lips of the Lord, they speak
Love's promises to the weak
His mighty hand fulfulls each one
Great power makes his will be done

He's a strong God, He's a strong God
(2x)

He's a strong God, He's a strong God
He's a strong God, He's a strong God
He will show himself strong for you
He's a strong God
In our weakness, His strength comes through
He's a strong God
He's a strong God, He's a strong God

Strong Lord, strong hand, strong arm, strong in power
Strong Rock, Refuge Habitation and Tower (2x)
He's a strong God, He's a strong God, yeah

He's a strong God, He's a strong God
He's a strong God, He's a strong God, yeah

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You can hear an interview with Tonya Holbrook on episode 16 of The WV Podcast

An interview with Andrew Holbrook and his wife Courtney, also in Portal, is available in episode 12 of The WV Podcast.

You can contact the band Portal on their Facebook site at: holbrooknewmedia.com/portal

This is the only way to get their CDs "Deeper Reason" and "Strong God". Purchase info will be available on the site, and they are offering a great deal right now. on one or both CDs as long as they last.

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If you are an individual or band and have a professional quality recording of original music created in West Virginia, by West Virginians and would like to get your song out there for others to hear, go to holbrooknewmedia.com/wvartists to find the guidelines for submission. That's holbrooknewmedia.com/wvartists
As we select the best of the submissions, we hope to release 2 or 3 songs a month on the weeks between the biweekly podcast. Get your music heard! Let's showcase the best independent music West Virginia has to offer!

To get both The WV Podcast and The WV Podcast Extras like this one, go to wvpodcast.com for free subscription options.

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Thanks for listening.

This is a WV Podcast Extra. This is the full and original version of the song, "Maker Of The Rain". It was written and performed by Tonya Kouns-Holbrook.

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The band Portal, from Parkersburg, WV traveled and performed contemporary praise and worship music for 10 years. They made two CDs, and today we are giving you the full recording of the song we use for the Official theme music for The WV Podcast, "Maker Of The Rain". The song is from Portal's first CD, "Deeper Reason". This and their second CD, "Strong God" are only available by contacting them on their Facebook site. 

 

Check out Portal's Facebook page to get information on prices and how to obtain the CDs. holbrooknewmedia.com/portal will get you there.
There is some amazing music available and you won't want to miss this opportunity to get these CDs which are not available any other way.
Be sure to download this extra release file today as it will have the entire song "Maker Of The Rain" in a high quality stereo format.

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Maker Of The Rain

Copyright 1995 Tonya Holbrook

Thunderstorm by God

 

In the midst of my thirst

You made the rain clouds burst

And soak into this desert heart

When the waters receded,

You delivered what you deeded

The drenching of Your power on my part

 

You're the Maker of the rain, Taker of the pain

Hearer of the cry, Listener up on high

Reliever of the grief, Destroyer of the thief

You will always be all these things to me

 

You watered this dry ground

and caused the fruit to abound

To feed the other hungry souls

You seeped into dry places and created this oasis

Where fertile ground yields to Your control

 

You're the Maker of the rain, Taker of the pain

Hearer of the cry, Listener up on high

Reliever of the grief, Destroyer of the thief

You will always be all these things

Designer of my soul, Bearer of the load

Knower of all, Tearer down of every wall

You're the Sower of the seed, Meeter of the need

You will always be all these things

You will always be all these things and more to me

You will always be all these things to me.

 

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On episode 16 of The WV Podcast, Dee has a full length interview with Tonya Kouns-Holbrook. We have had several comments on our theme music, "Maker Of The Rain". Tonya composed and performed the piece, and is having a conversation with Dee about her musical background and the events leading up to the writing of the song. As a bonus we are making available another separate release file today that lets you download the entire song in a high quality stereo format.


Intro

Welcome to The WV Podcast, West Virginia's Podcast. This show features the great state of West Virginia and stories of the amazing people who make it such a wonderful place to live. Your hosts are Jeff & Dee Holbrook. Let's tear down the negative hillbilly stereotype that has been assigned to us by the national media. Let's tell our own story.

Maker Of The Rain, our theme music, was composed and performed by Tonya Kouns Holbrook, a lifelong West Virginia resident.
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Check out Portal's Facebook page to get information on prices and how to obtain the CDs discussed on the show today. holbrooknewmedia.com/portal will get you there.
There is some amazing music available and you won't want to miss this opportunity to get these CDs which are not available any other way.
Be sure to download the extra release file today as it will have the entire song "Maker Of The Rain" in a high quality stereo format.

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The WV Podcast will be accepting submissions for WV Podcast Extras. This will involve releasing on the weeks between the normal biweekly podcast professionally recorded original music by West Virginia individuals and groups. The purpose frankly, is to surprise the world with the quality and diversity of the music being written and recorded by West Virginians. If you want to submit your original song that you own the rights to for consideration, go to holbrooknewmedia.com/wvartists for the guidelines.

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We just started a YouTube Page!

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If you are shopping at Amazon, use this link to get there:

http://holbrooknewmedia.com/amazon

Shop as normal, and by referring you to them, we get a small commission to help with expenses of media hosting, equipment, and travel associated with the show. It costs you nothing extra!

http://holbrooknewmedia.com/amazon

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Thanks so much for listening to The WV Podcast, West Virginia's podcast. Come to wvpodcast.com and let us know what you think of the show. On the website there are links to subscribe. You can also email your comments and suggestions to feedback@wvpodcast.com

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Let's Tell Our Own Story.

On Episode 15 of The WV Podcast, We have some Christmas memories contributed by Larry Belcher, owner of the "All Of Us West Virginians" group on Facebook, and we talk about a few traditions of our own.

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Welcome to The WV Podcast, West Virginia's Podcast. This show features the great state of West Virginia and stories of the amazing people who make it such a wonderful place to live. Your hosts are Jeff & Dee Holbrook. Let's tear down the negative hillbilly stereotype that has been assigned to us by the national media. Let's tell our own story.

Maker Of The Rain, our theme music, was composed and performed by Tonya Kouns Holbrook, a lifelong West Virginia resident.

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Merry Christmas! We hope you have a Wonderful Holiday Season.
Larry Belcher is the owner of the Facebook group "All of us West Virginians". He posted some Christmas memories of when he grew up, and we asked if we could include them in this special Christmas episode of The WV Podcast. Thanks Larry for allowing this to be read on the show.
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A note from Larry--
This was the way it was in the 1950's coal camp up Lynco Holler near Oceana in Wyoming County. The camp is long gone. Every single word of this piece is the absolute truth. My father then my brother then my mother all passed away leaving Sharlene Belcher Cook and her lovely family and I. We had to move on. We had no idea how hard we had it, or dad and mom mostly. As resilient as I like to think I am, I wonder if I could have pulled all that off. As some of you know I have been very very ill for some time and just now getting back on my feet. I have put writing this off for years and years although I can't remember a Christmas that sis and I didn't talk about those ice cold linoleum floors. So this is not only a gift to her, but she and I believe in sharing. I think today they call it paying it forward and I love the concept. I hope you enjoy, those of you who know all so well what I am talking about. Thank you and Merry Christmas. If you have any questions about life growing up in the coal camp drop a line. Share if you wish, just mention your group as you do.
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The Pantry is Full by Larry Belcher, 12/2014 Non-Fiction
The pantry is full. fruit, nuts, candy, even pop. Although ice clings to the inside of some of the windows in our coal camp home, it’s a special time. There is a glow from the Warm Morning stove mounted in the middle of the living room and a slight smell of the burning coal, but there is a tree and the scent cloaks any hint of the smoldering ashes. The pine resin leaves a trail throughout the house. The fresh cut tree is decorated with glass ornaments with an angel looking over us from atop the tree. It will take dad probably a year to pay the company store for all this, not counting the other surprises. Dad loved Christmas. Dad loved his family.
Of course mom did too as she prepared for what was about to take place. The old wood/coal cook stove, no running water inside our house, truly a labor of love as she stirred Grandma’s recipe for what she called custard. A once a year mix between eggnog, pudding and richer by far than I would ever be. Ham, turkey, cakes,pies, cookies all prepared on the Warm Morning stove. We didn’t know growing up we were dirt poor but we were richer than the coal company owners this time of year. We just didn’t have any cash.
There were three of us. I, the middle child, a younger brother and older sister slept in the same room, same bed, under the same quilts. It was so cold inside and out especially when the fire in the stove went out which thanks to dad didn’t happen often. Everything was magical. The smiles stamped on our faces and the anticipation probably made us feel, well a lot like kids. It’s almost time! Oh those tangerines are so good and the walnuts, oh my! Yellow cake with candy type of chocolate icing! We were ready. It’s time to go to bed bu