Oct 25, 202630 minS3
City Created by World War 1, Recovering Rare Earth & All Things Lavender At The Leadership Table this week, we sit down with Steve Dunmead, CEO of Mission Critical Materials , to explore leadership, innovation, and the...
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Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest. The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.
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What is Appalachia Matters about?
Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest. The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.
What has Appalachia Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "City Created by World War 1, Recovering Rare Earth & All Things Lavender" (25 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Breast Cancer Awareness, Leading Communicators, Corn Maze & Jobs and Hope!" (20 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "Free Health Clinic, Kendall's Kreations, Devil's Due & Prevent Getting Measles" (11 October 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does Appalachia Matters publish?
Appalachia Matters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Appalachia Matters?
Booking probability for Appalachia Matters is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Appalachia Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Appalachia Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
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Oct 20, 202630 minS3This week At The Leadership Table is Gabriella "Bella" Sergent, a Martinsburg native and graduate student at West Virginia University. Bella currently serves as the Lead Graduate Assistant for WVU's Public Interest...
Oct 11, 202630 minS3This week At The Leadership Table is Kendall Drobish, a senior at West Virginia University and Founder of the cake-pop business Kendall's Kreations. Throughout her years at WVU, Kendall has filled her time as an intern...
Oct 4, 202630 minS3At The Leadership Table this week, we sit down with Erienne Olesh, CEO of the NSF Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Engine (RETI) , to explore innovation, commercialization, and the future of energy in...
Sep 27, 202630 minS3This week At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Evan Chapman, co-founder of Loving WV, a West Virginia brand created to showcase the state’s pride, culture, and communities. Evan and the General discuss...
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Sep 20, 202630 minS3Working the Bees, Tools to Succeed, Elections on the Horizon and Zanesville Salsa. This week At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with West Virginia’s 31st Secretary of State and Chief Elections Official...
Episode #35
Growing Doctors In Lewisburg, Fifth Graders Learn Agriculture, Innovation @ WVU and Popcorn
Sep 13, 202630 minS3This week, At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Ryan Watson, Executive Director of the West Virginia University Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Ryan and the General discuss his unique...
Sep 6, 202630 minThis week At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Pastor Kevin Cain, or "Rev Kev", founder of The SOURCE Foundation, a Morgantown-based organization dedicated to helping children and families meet their...
Aug 30, 202630 minS3Your Social Security Payment Faces 20% Cut, Great Donuts, & AGreat Coffee Place This week on At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Mateo Martinez, founder and owner of Jazzy’s Sweet Spot and Seb’s Donuts...
Episode #32
Morgan is Brining Hope To Hope Gas
Aug 23, 202630 minS3Welcome to Appalachia Matters presented by New River Health. Today’s episode is a special . The full show is a discussion Tom Susman had with Morgan O’Brien CEO of Hope Gas . Hope is investing significant resources in...
Aug 16, 202630 minS3This week on At The Leadership Table , General Hoyer sits down with Joelle Moray, a bestselling author, licensed professional counselor, and nationally recognized advocate for transforming workplace culture. Joelle...
Jul 28, 202630 minThis week on At The Leadership Table , General Hoye r sits down with Dr. Nick Studer , an emergency physician, service member, and founding director and archivist of the National Museum of Civil Defense at Randolph Air...
Jul 19, 202630 minS3Sleeping with the Bees, Health Leadership, Inn for Sale, and Avoiding the Parasite General Hoyer sits down with Dr. Lisa Costello on At The Leadership Table. Dr. Costello is a pediatrician from West Virginia who cares...
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WV Salt, Moses Talks With General & Artisans Explain Thier Craft
Jul 14, 202630 minAt the Leadership Table we are going to replay an interview General Hoyer had with Megan Moses she is a partner in the Moses Auto Group and President of the West Virginia Women's Alliance. In the Rooted in the Mountain...
Jun 28, 202630 minS3This week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Logan Pierce , a recent graduate of West Virginia University and former student government leader. They discuss early leadership lessons, Logan’s...
Jun 21, 202630 minS3This week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Dan Dushanko, Executive Director of Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS). They highlight technology Mon EMS has adopted to overcome...
Jun 15, 202630 minS3This week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Joe Statler, Delegate for West Virginia's 77th legislative district. Delegate Statler and The General discuss the challenges first responders face today...
Jun 7, 202630 minS3This week on At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Cade Kincaid and Elliana Cepeda , students and Kendrick Fellows at the Kendrick Center for Ethical Economics at WVU . They discuss leadership through...
Episode #20
A Look @ Lou Gherig(ALS) Disease, Fathers Day Revisit, Senior Vouchers and Rural CEO to Watch
May 31, 202630 minS3Although Father's Day is a couple weeks away, we are going to run a previously played AT the Leadership table with General Hoyer about how leadership begins at the home and we will hear from some dads about how...
May 26, 202630 minS3On At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer this week is Alex Petry , Executive Director of Main Street Fairmont. They discuss the power of partnerships, listening to community needs, and honoring...
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