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The Ridge Podcast#93 – Judge Brett L. Geisler: Virginia Tech, Law School, Family, Education, Law, Judgeship, Experience, LifestyleIn this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Brett L. Geisler. They discuss his educational background as a Political Science student at Virginia Tech, law student at the University of Richmond, and practicing lawyer with his father in his hometown of Hillsville, Virginia. They reflect on Judge Geisler's first days in court, advice from his father, and the rigorous law school curriculum. Then, they touch on his diverse legal experience as an attorney in a small town, his time as county attorney, and his campaigns as a candidate for Commonwealth Attorney and the House of Delegates. Finally, they reflect...2025-05-291h 15The Ridge Podcast#93 – Judge Brett L. Geisler: Virginia Tech, Law School, Family, Education, Law, Judgeship, Experience, LifestyleIn this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Brett L. Geisler. They discuss his educational background as a Political Science student at Virginia Tech, law student at the University of Richmond, and practicing lawyer with his father in his hometown of Hillsville, Virginia. They reflect on Judge Geisler's first days in court, advice from his father, and the rigorous law school curriculum. Then, they touch on his diverse legal experience as an attorney in a small town, his time as county attorney, and his campaigns as a candidate for Commonwealth Attorney and the House of Delegates. Finally, they reflect...2025-05-291h 15
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews Vend3ttaFor my tenth interview (whoo!) I sat down with Nick and Abby from Vend3tta and talked with them about their new project: Everything Is Falling. We talked about their history in the Blono scene, their DIY recording process, and also got into what the local music scene means to them. While Vend3tta will not be together anymore, I think this serves as a nice time capsule, as Nick put it, of what is going on currently in the music scene. Follow Vend3tta on Instagram: @_.vend3tta_ Follow Ethan G on...2025-04-2416 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews heaving.For this interview I got to sit down with one of my favorite bands out of central Illinois: heaving. We talked about their come up in the Peoria scene and the rollout and recording process for their EP 'just take everything...' Follow heaving. on Instagram: @heaving.band Follow Ethan G on Instagram: @egeisler_8082025-03-2215 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews Dogwood LaneFor my final interview from The Castle Theatre on 12/7/24, I sat with Dogwood Lane to talk about their performance that night, as well as their EP release 'Songs from the Doghouse'. We also got into the story of the band rising through the Blono scene over the years, and some of their plans for 2025. Follow Dogwood Lane on Instagram: @dogwood_lane_band Follow Ethan G on Instagram: @egeisler_8082025-03-2214 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews DogheadOn 12/7/24, I had the great opportunity to interview all the bands performing at the Castle Theatre (Bloomington, IL). The first band I got to sit down with was Doghead from Kankakee, IL. We talk about the music scene in Kankakee, motivations and inspirations, and their future music.Follow Doghead on Instagram: @dog_head.amFollow Ethan G on Instagram: @egeisler_8082025-03-2219 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews Dumbed DownFor my second interview at the Castle Theatre on 12/7/24, I had the chance to sit with Dumbed Down and talk about there origins. We got into how the band formed, their inspirations, and what the Champaign-Urbana scene is like. We also talked about their recording process, as well as plans for future music.Follow Dumbed Down on Instagram: @dumbeddownofficialFollow Dumbed Down on Youtube: @DumbedDownOfficialFollow Ethan G on Instagram: @egeisler_8082025-03-2209 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews The ShelteredContinuing my series of interviews from 12/7/24 at The Castle Theatre, I got to sit down with The Sheltered. We touched on their recording process of their new EP 'What Will Become' and got to learn a little about the songs that are on the release. We also spoke about their metal and hardcore influences, and their plans for 2025. Follow The Sheltered on Instagram: @thesheltered_il Follow Ethan G on Instagram: @egeisler_8082025-03-2210 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews Bridget Lantz (Atom Blue Productions)For this episode, I brought on Bridget Lantz, one of the biggest collaborators in the Bloomington-Normal (Blono) scene. We discussed what it's like running DIY shows and a successful instagram hub for local musicians. She also talked about her first memories of attending a local show, and dives into her history in the Blono scene. Follow Bridget: @babsuvulawho_ Follow Blonoshows: @blonoshows Follow Ethan G: @egeisler_8082025-03-2224 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews MonarchFor my next interview, I had Blain, Sam and Mark from Monarch come on to talk about their 2023 album, 'Fever Dream,' as well as upcoming music they are recording. We also talked about the stories that led to the band forming, their musical inspirations, and some of their favorite memories as a band. Follow Monarch: @monarch_the_band Follow Ethan G: @egeisler_8082025-03-2227 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews LANDO + FREESTYLELANDO dropped by to talk about his new album 'But Did You Die?' and some of the themes that are covered on it on it. He also gave more insight on his experience doing an open mic tour, taking him across six states. After the interview, he hopped on the mic and spit a freestyle on a beat produced by myself. Follow LANDO on Instagram: @likemagicstudios Follow Ethan G: @egeisler_8082025-03-2218 min
Ethan G InterviewsEthan G Interviews Ryan McCauleyFor my first interview, I brought on my good friend Ryan McCauley to talk about his photography in the Bloomington-Normal DIY music scene. From the gear he uses to his favorite memories, we get to learn more about Blono's favorite photographer! Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryanmcc_photos Follow Ryan on Youtube: @ryanmcc.productions Follow Ethan G: @egeisler_8082025-03-2222 minThe Ridge Podcast#61 – Recovery Fitness with Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff, Addiction Recovery Court, FitnessIn this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff about RecoveryFitness.org and the Addiction Recovery Court. Ethan and Luke were recently invited by Judge Geisler to participate in the weekly Thursday night Recovery Fitness workouts. After working out, they sat down with the trio and discussed their plan to break the typical incarceration and probation cycle. They realized that it was inefficient and costly. In 2022, they decided to begin incorporating a fitness requirement through RecoveryFitness.org, a local non-profit, into an already existing program attempting to treat offenders. They discuss this programs origins...2024-04-2427 minThe Ridge Podcast#61 – Recovery Fitness with Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff, Addiction Recovery Court, FitnessIn this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff about RecoveryFitness.org and the Addiction Recovery Court. Ethan and Luke were recently invited by Judge Geisler to participate in the weekly Thursday night Recovery Fitness workouts. After working out, they sat down with the trio and discussed their plan to break the typical incarceration and probation cycle. They realized that it was inefficient and costly. In 2022, they decided to begin incorporating a fitness requirement through RecoveryFitness.org, a local non-profit, into an already existing program attempting to treat offenders. They discuss this programs origins...2024-04-2427 min
Deeper Knowing with Vendy SteinbergaIs Spirituality Misleading You? Seeking the REAL God with Ethan Matott and Ryan WekenmanSpiritual but not Religious... could the New Age movement be deceiving? Join Red Rocks Austin pastors Ethan Matott and Ryan Wekenman as they address these intriguing questions. In this episode, uncover the true nature of God, Jesus' role, and the Christian perspective on New Age practices. Delve into a discussions about sin, hell, and the Bible's credibility. This episode is perfect for those in search of clarity and deeper insights.
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Forbidden History at NKUThe Vampire Clan and Donald HarveyShelly Geisler and Ethan Lyle discuss the topics of The Vampire Clan and Donald Harvey.2022-02-151h 03
The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-261h 09
The Babylon BeeApologetical Assassin: The Frank Turek InterviewEditor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk to apologist Dr. Frank Turek. Dr. Turek is an author, public speaker and radio host. He is the author of two books (Correct, Not Politically Correct and Stealing from God) and co-author of two more with Norman Geisler (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Legislating Morality).He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio. His television show, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, airs on the NRB Network. Kyle and Ethan talk to Turek about bad atheist arguments, evidences fo...2020-05-2638 min
Common Sense ChristianityAnswering Creationists Objections Part 2Answers Dr.Geisler and Dr.Turek’s objections to macro evolution.2019-12-2621 min
JOYFull: A Raw Journal of the Mindful RevolutionFilm Dir. Byrum Geisler. Lawyering. Gay Type Controversy. Bernie Sanders."Am I a spiral of darkness?" Independent filmmaker discussion with Byrum Geisler. Bad reviews, controversy with gay characters. His recent "Before the Fall." We talk positivity...and how he wasn't always so. And Bernie Sanders. #filmreviews #bernie Good conversation. Possibly a little too political? Follow Ethan Sharrett at www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial
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