Author: Dan Gould

Dan has been a regular contributor to the Charlottesville Podcasting Network since 2008. He has produced over 1000 feature length podcasts for the site.
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Blokes on the Bench

This week Blokes on the Bench host Andy Richardson and the blokes welcome Alex Gomaa to the show, a true Tottenham boy, plus all the Premier League results and fixtures. Plus who’s top of the table? All Champions League, La Liga results, plus UVA Men’s soccer and the news that Klinsmann has been let go from the USMNT.

The blokes are Andy Richardson, Ryan Gregg, Mark Coffman and Jeremy Lamm.

Blokes on a Bench is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The station is looking for volunteers.

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Wake-Up Call: The Confluence of Media and Politics

Siva Vaidhyanathan

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Sean McCord talks to Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of the Department of Media Studies and Law at UVA, about the confluence of media and politics.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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Home Grown: Prism Coffeehouse and the Virginia Consort

Home Grown hosts Clinton Johnston and Leslie M. Scott Jones talk to Peter Jones from Prism Coffeehouse about their traditional music series and Judy Gary, Music Director and Conductor of the Virginia Consort about their upcoming Christmas concert.

Home Grown is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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To Your Health: Feeding the World Without Factory Farms

To Your Health hosts M.C. Blair and Larry Stopper talk about local food and why it’s the best option to avoid recalls from manufacturers and how to feed the world without factory farms. Carter Wallace from Farfields farm in Afton, VA is interviewed.

To Your Health is heard on WPVC 94.7 Saturday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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Blokes on the Bench

This week Blokes on the Bench host Andy Richardson and the blokes talk about all the Premier League action from this weekend, plus La Liga results, Champions League fixtures for the coming week, and UVA Men’s & Women’s results.

The blokes are Andy Richardson, Ryan Gregg, Mark Coffman and Jeremy Lamm.

Blokes on a Bench is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The station is looking for volunteers.

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Wake-Up Call: Big Blue Door

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks to Joel Jones, Nauder Namaky, Brian Weisbrod, Jess Pascoal and Kelsey Keverline about their work with Big Blue Door. Listen as the five improvise on a number of topics.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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Home Grown: A Charlie Brown Christmas and Shagwuf’s New Album

Home Grown hosts Clinton Johnston and Leslie M. Scott Jones talk to Edward Warwick-White and Hannah Vidaver from Four County Players’ production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. and, Sally Rose talks about Shagwuf’s new album.

Home Grown is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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To Your Health: Premiere

This week we are pleased to premiere a brand new show from our partners over at WPVC. To Your Health hosts M.C. Blair and Larry Stopper will talk about food and its effects on your health. From the show’s hosts:

“Our mission is to give listeners The tools necessary to make healthier choices in their daily lives. We will have a variety of expert guests from various fields to provide that education. We will read headlines from around Charlottesville, Virginia, the nation, and the the world concerning food drink and health, and then discuss each headline. We have a Segment called down on the farm. I’ll I have interviews with various farmers in the area practicing sustainable farming methods. We also have a segment called food as medicine.”

To Your Health is heard on WPVC 94.7 Saturday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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Wake-Up Call: Sleep

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks to Dr. Chris Winter of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine about sleep and how we can all sleep better. His new book, The Sleep Solution will be published in 2017.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

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Policing Issues In Albemarle and Charlottesville

Al Thomas Jr. (left) and Ron Lantz speaking at the Senior Center in Charlottesville.

Albemarle County Chief of Police Ron Lantz and Charlottesville Chief of Police Al Thomas Jr. will address current policing issues including traffic concerns, staffing levels/shortages and gangs.

Albemarle County named Ron Lantz as chief of police effective June 1, 2016. Chief Lantz served as Albemarle’s deputy chief of police where, since 2012, he assisted the chief of police in planning and directing the many activities of the Albemarle County Police Department including providing supervision for 115 of the 129 sworn officers in the functional areas of patrol, traffic, school resource, crime prevention, and animal control. In addition, Chief Lantz was responsible for leading the implementation of the County’s Geographic Based Policing initiative which was launched in 2012.

Prior to joining the Albemarle County force, Lantz completed his career with the Fairfax County Police Department by serving as a district station commander where he was responsible for 155 officers providing police service to 125,000 residents. While with Fairfax County, Lantz received the Departmental Meritorious Commendation, the Departmental Meritorious Action Award, and the Departmental Meritorious Service Award.

Lantz received his Bachelors of Science from the University of Charleston with a major in Organizational Leadership. He successfully completed the Key Executive Leadership Certificate Program from American University and is currently enrolled in courses geared towards a Master of Science with a focus on Criminal Justice and Public Administration from Liberty University. Lantz is also a graduate of the DEA Drug Commander Academy, the FBI National Academy, and the Virginia Association of Police New Chief / Deputy Chief School.
Alfred S. Thomas Jr. was appointed Charlottesville chief of police effective May 23, 2016. Chief Thomas served as chief of police for the City of Lexington, Virginia, since 2010. During his time in Lexington, he has directed a number of major initiatives, including operational reorganizations, upgrades to emergency communications infrastructure, implementation of mobile data terminals and digital in-car camera systems, and expanded outreach to city youth with the implementation of multiple programs including a junior police academy, police summer camp, and a regional high school internship program.

Upon his appointment to chief of the Charlottesville Police, he was cited for his experience, interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.

Prior to his time in Lexington, Chief Thomas spent 20 years with the Lynchburg Police Department working in varied roles with increasing command responsibility. From 1985 until 1990, he proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

Chief Thomas was chair of the Rockbridge Regional Law Enforcement Command Board, vice-president of the Rockbridge Area Housing Corporation Board of Directors, is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officials and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Rockbridge Area YMCA.

Thomas and Lantz spoke at the Wednesday November 8, 2016 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV Vice President Rich DeMong.

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Blokes on the Bench

This week Blokes on the Bench host Andy Richardson and the blokes talk about a weekend of premier league results! Liverpool now sitting pretty on top and on form! Plus a ton of high scoring games to get through. Plus la Liga, champions league and UVA results!

The blokes are Andy Richardson, Ryan Gregg, Mark Coffman and Jeremy Lamm.

Blokes on a Bench is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The station is looking for volunteers.