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The Chris Abraham ShowWhy I Joined Meritus MediaMeritus Media isn’t just another digital agency. It’s not a growth hack lab, a content mill, or a stitched-together team of Upwork freelancers. It’s a convergence—a rare blend of what still works, what used to work, and what should work when it comes to visibility, credibility, and influence.That’s why I joined.It’s why I stepped behind the Meritus shield—why I aligned my decades of SEO, ORM, and digital strategy experience with a crew led by Mike Falkow and built on the legacy of Sally Falkow.A Legacy That...2025-07-2435 min

The Growth GameAndy Kohler of Marsh McLennan on Insurance for Staffing GrowthAndy Kohler, VP at Marsh McLennan, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami. In this episode, Andy breaks down the most common insurance mistakes staffing firms make—and what you need in place to scale safely.🎯 You’ll Learn:What most staffing firms overlook in coverageWhy brokers aren't asking the right questionsKey insurance terms staffing owners must understandRisk management strategies to scale with confidence🔗 Learn more about:MERITUSLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/meritus-capital-inc-/Meritus Capital | https://www.merituscapital.com/Paul DeLuca | https://ww...2025-06-2615 min

The Growth GameWhat LinkedIn’s Head of Sales Says About Staffing in 2025Jennie Dede, Head of Sales at LinkedIn, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from SIA Executive Forum in Miami to reveal exactly how staffing firms are scaling faster with the power of LinkedIn.In this episode, Jennie shares:✔️ The 3 key tools staffing companies should be using on LinkedIn✔️ Why content posting is your #1 branding advantage✔️ How change management drives tech adoption (and growth)✔️ Why 10-year recruiters are getting left behind✔️ What successful staffing leaders are doing with AI right now✔️ How to build a talent strategy that evolves with the industryWhether you’re...2025-06-0615 min

The Growth GameAI, Privacy, and DEI in Staffing: Legal Insights from Ben EbbinkWhat’s the one growth move most staffing firms overlook? Legal strategy. Ben Ebbink, partner at Fisher Phillips and head of their staffing practice, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami.In this episode, Ben shares critical insights on:✔️ Why proactive compliance saves money and drives long-term growth✔️ The top legal risks facing staffing firms in 2025✔️ What AI, DEI, and data privacy laws mean for your business✔️ California workers' comp reform and the future of regulatory clarity✔️ How legal structure supports diversification and scalingWhether you’re running...2025-05-2919 min

The Growth GameWhat Staffing Firms Need to Know About Insurance in 2025In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Kyle Cobb of Gallagher shares how staffing companies can scale faster—and safer—through smart risk management, laser-focused strategy, and industry-specific insurance planning.Live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, Kyle discusses:✔️ The current state of the staffing market heading into 2025✔️ Workers comp challenges (and solutions) in California✔️ Why vertical and geographic focus drives long-term growth✔️ How staffing firms can avoid major insurance pitfalls✔️ The wildest workers comp fraud story you’ll hear all yearWhether you're a staffing startup or a seasoned operator, this...2025-05-2211 min

The Growth GameConference Survival Guide: How Top Funding Experts Build Relationships & Win DealsIn this special Growth Game Podcast episode, Greg Moore and Larry Carnahan of Meritus Capital reflect on how real connections, the right tech stack, and trusted partnerships can make or break a staffing business. Recorded live at the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, this candid conversation dives into how conferences drive long-term brand awareness, the evolving role of technology, and why funding partners are critical for startups and scaling firms alike.You’ll learn:✔️ How to get real value from staffing conferences✔️ The importance of consistency and presence in brand building✔️ Why your tech stack and fund...2025-05-0814 min

The Growth GameHow Gwen Gordon Scaled Her Staffing Firm with Remote TalentFrom launching her first staffing firm in the '90s to opening an international operation in Colombia, Gwen Gordon has done it all—and then some. In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, Gwen shares her journey from burnout to bold entrepreneurship, including how she's using offshore talent to grow smarter and stay lean.Hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, this episode covers:✔️ The mindset needed to launch and sustain a staffing business✔️ How Gwen built a trusted offshore team in Medellín✔️ The real value of b...2025-05-0114 min

The Growth GameBuild a Scalable Staffing Strategy with Chad WareChad Ware joins The Growth Game Podcast live from SIA in Miami to talk about the power of strategic partnerships and how performance-based staffing models are changing the game. With a background in logistics and supply chain, Chad now leads growth at A1 Quality Logistics—bringing a client-first, data-driven approach to labor solutions.In this episode hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, you’ll learn:✔️ How to build a formal partnership strategy that scales✔️ Why internal customer feedback loops drive smarter growth✔️ How pay-for-performance staffing models increase productivity and accountability✔️ Why value prop clarity is esse...2025-04-2514 min

Humans of StaffingMeritus Capital’s Adam Forbes on Funding Your Staffing Agency Without Personal GuaranteesThe precarious balance in staffing can shift in an instant — a single unexpected order for 100 workers by tomorrow morning could spell either tremendous opportunity or financial disaster. In this eye-opening episode of Humans of Staffing, Sammy and TJ dive deep with Adam Forbes, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Meritus Capital, who reveals the financial machinery that powers successful staffing agencies. From his dramatic origin story of walking into a dark office to find his employer shutting down with 400 workers in the field, to building his own agency from those ashes, Adam shares how accounts receivable factoring transformed his...2025-04-241h 13

The Growth GameThe Truth About Outsourcing: Dylan Hale on Offshoring Talent Without Sacrificing QualityCan outsourcing be the secret to scaling your staffing firm without sacrificing quality? Dylan Hale of Penbrothers joins The Growth Game Podcast to break down how U.S. staffing agencies are leveraging international talent to boost productivity, reduce costs, and build flexible operations.In this episode, hosted by Paul DeLuca from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, you’ll learn:✔️ The real value of outsourcing to the Philippines✔️ How to overcome communication and cultural barriers✔️ Which roles staffing firms should outsource first✔️ The step-by-step process of hiring international talentThis episode is a must-watch fo...2025-04-1714 min

The Growth GamePeople, Partnerships & Payroll: What the Most Profitable Staffing Companies Do DifferentlyIn this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Larry Carnahan and Adam Forbes of Meritus Capital explore what it takes to build, scale, and support successful staffing firms in today’s market.Live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, the conversation covers:✔️ Building staffing companies from the ground up✔️ Why people matter more than tech (but both are key)✔️ Strategic partnerships that fuel sustainable growth✔️ The role of payroll funding and risk management in scalingWhether you’re launching a staffing firm or leveling up your operations, this episode offers grounded advice from...2025-04-1031 min

The Growth GameScaling & Selling a Staffing Firm: Patrick Morin on Growth Strategies and M&AWhat does it take to scale and successfully sell a staffing firm? Patrick Morin joins The Growth Game Podcast to break down the financial strategies, M&A trends, and key factors that drive business valuation.In this episode, hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, we discuss:✔️ The critical factors that influence staffing firm valuation✔️ How to position your company for acquisition✔️ Financing strategies to fuel sustainable growth🔗 Learn more about:MERITUSLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/meritus-capital-inc-/Meritus Capital | https://www.merituscapital.com/Paul DeLuca | https...2025-04-0324 min

The Growth GameNew to Meritus, Not to Staffing: Adam Forbes on Strategic PartnershipsIn this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul welcomes Adam Forbes, the newly appointed Senior VP of Partnerships at Meritus Capital. With over 20 years of experience in staffing and insurance, Adam shares his journey from launching his own staffing business to becoming a key player in helping agencies secure the funding they need to grow. Join the conversation as Adam shares how an unexpected career shift led him to the staffing industry, the moment he realized payroll funding was the key to survival, and why he’s dedicated to helping agencies build stability and long-term success.2025-02-1236 min

The Growth GameAI-Powered Staffing: The Future of Workforce Management w Sammy SinghIn this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul sits down with Sammy Singh, CEO and co-founder of WurkNow, a digital staffing platform that’s changing the game for hourly workers. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Sammy is leveraging AI solutions to make staffing simpler, faster, and more efficient. Key topics include: AI for pre-screening candidates, time tracking, and schedulingAI as a recruitment companion rather than a replacementData-driven matching for improved placement quality Tune in to hear how AI is helping staffing agencies save time and focus on driving growth, and why Sammy...2024-11-2522 min

The Growth GameChampioning the Staffing Industry with Richard WahlquistIn this episode of the Growth Game Podcast, Paul welcomes Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association (ASA). Dedicating his career to making the staffing industry an accessible driver for economic growth and opportunity, Richard shares his journey from government affairs to leading the ASA. He highlights the association’s vital role in advocating for staffing firms, creating sustainable job opportunities, and leading with modern workforce solutions. Plus, get insights into what attendees can look forward to at the upcoming Staffing World conference in Nashville next week! Learn more about Richard and the A...2024-10-2355 min

Hope Healing Recovery PodcastExploring the Brook Lane and Meritus AffiliationDid you know that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience some form of mental illness each year? In our latest podcast episode, we explore how Brook Lane’s new affiliation with Meritus Health is making a difference in expanding access to mental health care for our community.In this episode of the Hope Healing and Recovery Podcast, host Jeff O'Neal sits down with Dr. Maulik Joshi, President and CEO of Meritus Health, to discuss the recent affiliation between Meritus Health and Brook Lane, the impact this partnership is already making in th...2024-09-0913 min

UBCNews - MarketingSocial Media Audit to Build A Stronger Community Of Advocates In 2023If you're the director of marketing and communications at your company, you know you've got a tough year ahead. Economic predictions are all over the map, but that doesn't mean your marketing plans have to be. Find out what Meritus Media says are the 7 key digital PR and marketing trends are for 2023! Nationwide, digital marketing and PR strategizing along with critical analytics tools are taking on a whole new meaning thanks to today’s volatile economy. Find out about the tactical options and measurement tools you have at your disposal, and what the experts at Me...2024-03-2003 min

UBCNews - MarketingSocial Media Audit to Build A Stronger Community Of Advocates In 2023Marketing & PR agency Meritus Media in Tampa and LA, (888-243-3470) say companies currently mapping out their 2023 plans should be sure to include these 7 key strategies. Find out more at http://proactivereport.com/7-digital-pr-marketing-tends-2023 Meritus Media City: ClearwaterAddress: 1245 Seminole StreetWebsite: https://www.meritusmedia.com 2024-03-2003 min

Close to HomeCutting Through It: A Conversation with Meritus Health’s Chief SurgeonOn this episode, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., sits down with Dr. Adrian Park, Meritus Health's Chief Surgical Officer, as the two discuss Dr. Park's specialty in foregut surgery. He shares the quality of life challenges patients with GERD can experience and explains that many of their symptoms are dismissed by family and friends.2023-10-2713 min

Advancing HealthEquity of Care Award Winner Meritus Health: Influencing Equity in the CommunityThe AHA's Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award recognizes outstanding efforts among hospitals and health care systems to advance equity of care and reduce health disparities within their communities. 2023 Transforming Winner, Meritus Health, was honored for creating and implementing strategies that influence equity within its community. In this conversation, Allen Twigg, Meritus Health's executive director of behavioral and community health services, talks about their role in the community and how they have expanded that role to reduce disparities for the population.2023-10-1314 min

Advancing HealthChecking in on You: Addressing Loneliness With Care CallersThe U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory on loneliness put a spotlight on the profound impact that social isolation is having on the physical and mental health of American communities. In this conversation, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., president and CEO of Meritus Health, discusses their Care Callers program. The program enlists volunteers to call and check in on Meritus patients who report experiencing loneliness, with encouraging results.2023-09-0615 min

Momentum MultipliersSell Your Business, Serve your Purpose with Chelly ThielkeDescription In this episode of the Regenerate Your Business Podcast, Shelley Ilke, partner and owner of Meritus Group Business Brokerage, shares her journey from attributing her success to herself to realizing the impact of past experiences on her current position. With a background in growing and developing companies, Shelley emphasizes the importance of making a positive impact in the world and aligning with a purpose and root cause. She also discusses her faith-driven approach to business and how it has guided her. Shelley highlights the importance of synergy between her business brokerage and marketing firm and shares...2023-07-2534 min

Close to HomeWaging a War Against Vacant Jobs by Upping the Minimum WageOn this episode, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., sits down with Scott Salzetti, Meritus Health's Vice President of Team Member Services (Human Resources), as the two discuss the challenges of healthcare job vacancies and what Meritus Health is doing to approach this topic. 2023-04-1410 min

Close to HomeReflecting on 3 Years of COVIDOn this episode, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., sits down with Carrie Adams, Pharm.D., Meritus Health's Chief Operating Officer, as the two reflect on how Meritus Health quickly responded to the COVID pandemic three years ago. 2023-03-2409 min

CHIME Opioid Action Center PodcastReducing Controlled Substances by Targeting High PrescribersIn this podcast episode, moderator Dave Lehr, Chief Strategy Officer at Meritus Health, interviews Dr. Alan Weiss, Chief Medical Information Officer at Baycare Health System. Dr. Weiss describes the trailblazing analytics dashboards that he and the team at Baycare developed to help fight the opioid crisis. With an innovative data subscription method, digital health leaders can gain insights on which providers may be “outliers” in the number of opioid prescriptions they are writing for patients. Using this data to follow up with a private and tactful consultation system to help providers realize when their prescriptions may be out...2022-06-0629 min

The Optimized Life13: Hiep Tran - Creating Residual Income Through Mental Wellness13: Hiep Tran - Creating Residual Income Through Mental Wellness (2:45) Hiep’s journey into entrepreneurship (6:05) Entrepreneurship and mental health (7:39) The birth of Amare Global, the world’s 1st Mental Wellness Company – the vision to create the largest mental wellness company in the world (11:40) Why mental wellness (21:25) The power of residual income (28:08) Why network marketing as the distribution model About Hiep Tran: Hiep is husband, father, and successful entrepreneur. In 2008, he co-founder and principal of Meritus Payment Solutions. Meritus was named one of Oran...2021-03-2733 min

Women PetPreneursPatsy Brook TallantPatsy Brooks-Tallant, MPS MeritusPatsy began her pet styling career in 1978, while showing Miniature Poodles. After finishing college, she worked in various parts of the industry, including veterinary clinics, small and large salons including corporate, In 1995 she opened her own grooming salon, which has evolved into two salon’s and 2 mobile units. Both units have a waiting lists to become a client. Her routes are very well organized with all clients being on a standing schedule and she can't wait to share her years of studying Mobile grooming and the techniques she has implemented to make her Mobiles so su...2020-05-2537 min

"The Claims Coach" Podcast with Kevin QuinleyJared Lamb CPCU of Meritus on the Joys of Cargo Claims & Fixing the Claims "Brain Drain"This week the Claims Coach interviews Jared Lamb, Claims Director at the Meritus Group, a startup TPA. Jared discusses reasons why insurance claims work is rewarding, the value of the CPCU designation, the joys of handling cargo claims and how the claims industry can combat the ongoing "brain drain." He also explains why, had he not become a claims professional, he might've been a theoretical physicist!2019-07-2544 min

How to Change the World (For the Better)Dr. Henry Safrit - The Meritus College FundDr. Henry Safrit grew up in a small town in North Carolina, completed his undergraduate degree and medical school at Duke University, came to California in 1970 and headed into CPMC. He and his friends recognized that talented local youth lacked the means and often the moral support to attend and complete degrees at four-year colleges. To help these students gain access to higher education, a fund – propelled by grassroots engagement – was established to provide scholarships - The Meritus College Fund. At the same time, the groundwork was laid for a model emphasizing personal guidance as a means to success. Meritus has...2019-07-141h 01

Travelman Podcast8 BEST RESORT & HOTEL POOLSWelcome to the Travelman Podcast, today, I thought because I’ve just recently booked eight nights at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort, for an upcoming family holiday in May, I thought what a great idea to do a podcast episode on the eight best resort and hotel pools that I’ve ever swum at. I reckon that Courtyard by Marriott will sneak in to my top eight one day. I’ve broken these pools into three categories: 1st category: Pool Characteristics, how large or small the pool is, what’s the shape...2019-01-2736 min

Your Health MattersSleep Apnea: What You Need to KnowSleep apnea is a common condition in the United States with more than 3 million cases identified in the U.S. annually. It is a potentially life threatening condition in which breathing starts and stops over and over again throughout the time a person is sleeping.In this podcast, Lindsay Murphy, Registered Respiratory Therapist at Meritus Health, discusses sleep apnea and the treatment options available so that you can get the restful, good nights sleep you deserve.2018-02-2211 min

Your Health MattersBenefits of the Wellness Program at Meritus Total Rehab CareOur Wellness Program bridges the gap between the healthcare and fitness industries, offering affordable, semi-supervised fitness programs for people at ALL fitness levels. Wellness programs can be done on land or in water, or a combination of both. Total Rehab Care’s professionals can help create an exercise plan for you. In this podcast Lisa Allshouse, PTA, discusses our wellness program and how our sole purpose is to enhance the health, well-being and physical performance of our members by providing high quality effective exercise, wellness, and physical therapy programs.2018-02-2111 min

Your Health MattersPreventing Hospital Readmissions with Home Health CareDo you find yourself being pulled in many directions as you juggle the needs of multiple family members? The demands of caring for a family member who has issues with memory, mobility, or other health concerns can easily become overwhelming. Nationally approximately 20 percent of pneumonia patients and 25 percent of Congestive Heart Failure patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged. Here to discuss ways that Meritus Home Health is helping prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions is Darlene Herrod, BSN, RN. She is the Clinical Manager, Meritus Home Health.2018-02-1111 min

Your Health MattersRegaining Arm and Hand Movement After StrokeEach year more than 600 patients arrive in Meritus Medical Center's emergency department with signs and symptoms of stroke. If you have suffered a stroke, then you and your loved ones need to know that there are many modalities and therapies that are involved in regaining arm movement after stroke.In this podcast Patty Runkles, MS, OTR/L, speaks about regaining arm and hand movement after stroke, and what you can expect from therapy at Meritus Health.2018-02-0611 min

Your Health MattersCan You Suffer From Tennis Elbow, Even if You Don't Play Tennis?Tennis elbow or as its medically known as Lateral epicondylitis is a painful inflammation of the muscles and tendons of the forearm that allow us to extend our wrist and fingers. In this segment Brittany Witt, MOTR/L, CBIS C-PAM, discusses tennis elbow, treatment options available at Meritus Health, and to encourage patients to seek out medical attention as early as possible when symptoms start showing.2018-02-0511 min

Your Health MattersStroke Prevention and The Latest Advances in CareDid you know that every 40 seconds someone suffers from a stroke? The good news is that 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Here to talk about how you can prevent a stroke is Judy Peck. She is a physical therapist assistant, and has been working in the area of neurology and stroke rehab for 20 years at Meritus Health Total Rehab Care.2018-02-0411 min

San Francisco Real Estate: Escrow Out LoudProject Open Hand & Other Great SF CharitiesWhile during this festive time of the year many of us are taking the time to be with our loved ones and think about all the things we are grateful for, for some, the holidays can be an especially challenging time of year. Most people know about the big national projects such as the SPCA and Best Friends etc., but there are a lot of great causes to consider right here in San Francisco. So, with that in mind, this week on Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we go through just a few of the local...2017-12-2815 min

Your Health MattersVocal Therapy for Voice DisordersMany people have experienced losing their voice at some point. It may be from a cold or a respiratory illness, or it might be caused by a disorder of the of vocal chords. If you have a voice change that lasts for a few weeks, you may need to consider seeing a specialist that can help you with your voice disorder.Joining the show to discuss voice disorders and treatment options available is Marissa Yoes, MS CCC-SLP. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Meritus Health.2017-10-3111 min

Your Health MattersAnemia is Not a Normal Part of AgingAccording to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, anemia is the most common blood disorder and it affects more than 3 million Americans.Here to speak with us today about anemia, is Dr. Syed Shahid Mahmood. He is a hematologist, oncologist with Meritus Health.2017-10-0811 min

Your Health MattersHealthy Eating For The HolidaysThe holidays are an especially difficult time to watch your eating and try to lose weight. That does not mean however, that you should throw out all your good intentions and eat whatever you want. There are some simple ways to eat healthy over the holidays and enjoy your special time with family and friends.Here to discuss healthy eating for the holidays is Tim Higgins M.S., RD, he is a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Meritus Diabetes Education center.2017-09-2411 min

Your Health MattersHow Does What I Eat Affect My DiabetesThe incidence of diabetes is growing. Meritus Health's goal is to curb the growth of diabetes in our community and help those diagnosed with diabetes live a happy and healthy life.If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you'll have to make some changes to the way you eat, but you can still eat the foods you like. Meal planning, portion control and eating a variety of foods is key to controlling your blood sugar and losing weight.Here to give you the support and tools you need to successfully manage your condition and to discuss how w...2017-09-2411 min

Your Health MattersThe Amazing Benefits of Aquatic TherapyYou don't have to be a former hospital or rehabilitation patient to enjoy the benefits of aquatic exercise. With our wellness aquatic therapy programs, you'll enjoy activity in an environment that provides both resistance and assistance to movement.Aquatic therapy can decrease swelling, increase circulation, improve flexibility, and even strengthen and tone muscles. And because the water helps support your weight, you can exercise without putting undue stress on your joints. It's a wonderful exercise option for people with back problems, arthritis, or joint replacements. It's beneficial for expectant mothers as well.Here to discuss the...2017-09-2411 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 76: Lee Maynard RememberedThe writer Lee Maynard passed away on June 16, 2017, in New Mexico. He was an infamous son of the Appalachian literary scene due to his less than flattering depiction of growing up in West Virginia in his novel Crum--infamously banned from sale at Tamarack. What negative publicity it received, however, drew more attention to the book, which is, at its heart, a love letter to the state. For the past 15 years, Lee has been a regular presenter at the WV Writers Summer Conference, often accompanied by his friend and collaborator Pops Walker. In this episode we talk to Pops himself about...2017-07-2600 min

Your Health MattersUnderstanding the Bariatric Surgery ProcessThe Meritus Weight Loss Center offers minimally invasive bariatric surgery procedures, like gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding, and the most advanced laparoscopic surgical technique available—single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS).This surgical program is offered through a comprehensive, patient-centered program.In this segment, Cheryl Frushour, RD, discusses bariatric surgery to help those struggling with obesity get the long-term weight loss they need to lead a longer and healthier life.2017-05-2411 min

Your Health MattersWhat is a Nurse Practitioner?According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP 2016), nurse practitioners (NPs) are licensed, autonomous clinicians focused on managing people's health conditions and preventing disease. NPs are quickly becoming the health partner of choice for millions of Americans. As clinicians that blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, NPs bring a comprehensive perspective to health care. As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), NPs often specialize by patient population, including pediatric, adult-gerontological, and women's health. NPs may also subspecialize in areas such as dermatology, cardiovascular health, and o...2017-05-0711 min

Your Health MattersServices a Speech-Language Pathologist ProvideSpeech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. In this segment, Jaclyn Ceroy M.S. CCC/SLP shares the services a speech-language pathologist provides and how at Meritus Health, speech pathologists work closely with patients and families to develop a personalized treatment plan to facilitate recovery and help patients improve or regain speaking ability.2017-04-1411 min

Your Health MattersManaging Your DiabetesThe incidence of diabetes is growing. Meritus Health’s goal is to curb the growth of diabetes in our community and help those diagnosed with diabetes live a happy and healthy life.Diabetes is often a silent disease and some people have no symptoms of high blood sugar for years. Left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to many troublesome health conditions including vision problems, heart trouble, digestive issues, kidney and nerve damage and more.In this segment, Dr. Anteneh W. Zenebe, board certified endocrinologist at Meritus Health., describes that if you’ve been diagnosed with pred...2017-04-1111 min

Your Health MattersDizziness, Vertigo, and Balance DisordersBalance rehabilitation assists individuals with loss of balance, dizziness, spinning (vertigo), nausea/vomiting associated with movement and frequent falls. A thorough evaluation of the vestibular and neuromuscular system including strength, range of motion, head and eye movements, mobility, coordination and balance improves patients' functionality and mobility and reduces their risk of falls.In this segment, Lisa Yonkers, Physical Therapist at Meritus Health, describes how an evaluation by a highly skilled vestibular physical therapist can lead to a treatment program that can increase quality of life for those that suffer from dizziness and benign positional vertigo.2017-04-0911 min

Your Health MattersDo You Suffer From Seasonal Allergies?Pollen, dust mites, mold, and animal dander are the most common causes of allergic rhinitis. Knowing your triggers is an important first step to helping control your symptoms. Listen today as Jasmine Pega, certified registered nurse practitioner at Meritus health, discusses the most common allergies, how to identify your triggers, and what you can do to help control your symptoms.2017-04-0311 min

Your Health MattersYou Can Prevent Many Common IllnessesYour immune system may be well developed, however, there are some common illnesses that many people will get anyway. Some may actually be prevented. The caring medical professionals at Meritus Health's Urgent Care treat conditions ranging from earaches, sore throats and rashes to sprains and strains, mild-to-moderate asthma, as well as many other conditions.In this segment, Dr. Rabail Razi-Akmal, M.D., board certified internal medicine specialist at Meritus Health discusses some of the most common illnesses that people get, the treatments available, and what you can do to prevent them.2017-04-0211 min

Your Health MattersDo You Suffer From Back Pain?Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you probably won't realize that until you hurt it. Then you may wish you could return to the days when you took your back for granted and didn't have any pain. Even though you can't turn back time, you can recover from most back injuries. Back pain is the #1 disability for those under age 45 and Americans spend more than $50 billion each year on back pain. Studies show that participating in physical therapy can be just as effective as surgery for some causes of back pain.In...2017-03-1211 min

Ten with Ken (Audio)2016 in 6 Words: For-Profit FortunesKen Steele's 10th annual higher ed "year in review" continues with part 3, a look at the fall – and rise – of for-profit fortunes in 2016. In the previous two episodes, we looked at the proliferation of free college tuition policies across North America, the rise of anti-intellectualism and protectionism, and some of the implications for international education. (If you missed them, check out part 1 at https://youtu.be/CZ6nuznRV_I , and part 2 at https://youtu.be/AWuE7EhoejI ). 6) FOR-PROFITS For decades now, massive for-profit schools like the University of Phoenix and Kaplan Unive...2017-02-0312 min

Your Health MattersHead and Neck Cancers: Risk Factors You Can ControlAccording to the American Cancer Society, head and neck cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can be life-changing.This year, an estimated 61,760 people (45,330 men and 16,430 women) will develop this type of cancer. Men, African-Americans, and people older than age 40 are all at a higher risk for head and neck cancer. Still, most risk factors are things you can control.Listen as Dr. David Kotlyar, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with Meritus Cancer Specialists, discusses treatments for head and neck cancers and which risk factors you...2016-11-2811 min

Your Health MattersNew Advanced Interventional Gastroenterology ProceduresWhile the digestive tract is sometimes evaluated as an independent organ, it is viewed in relation to the body's other systems. For this reason, our gastroenterologists are board certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. They specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions within any part of the digestive system.If you suffer from gastrointestinal issues, you know that going through diagnostic procedures can sometimes be inconvenient. Fortunately, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures can often spare patients with digestive disorders from having to undergo major surgeries. Many of these new methods can minimize trauma and re...2016-10-2011 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastWV Writers Podcast: Bonus 14 - A Consternation of Monsters episode The Seward Whale Strike Tragedy, they called it. Twenty-five people dead. The worst accident in Alaska’s tourism history since Will Rogers’ plane went down in ‘35. Only one man left alive knows the truth of what really happened -- the man everyone agrees caused the tragedy to start with. And if there's one thing he's sure of, the thing they hit that day was no whale. Presented here is his testimony, as transcribed for an interview with Paranorm Violations Magazine. This podcast adapts the short story "The Ones that A...2015-08-1800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 75: interview with author Ed Davis Ed Davis is the WV-native author of the novels I Was So Much Older Then and The Measure of Everything. His third novel, The Psalms of Israel Jones was recently published by WV University Press. It tells the story of a legendary hard-living, hard-lovin', hard-drinkin', and hard-druggin' rockstar who, in his later years, develops something of a cult following. Literally. His son Thom, a conservative minister with some possible moral issues of his own, is called on to the tour by a mysterious phone call and finds himself once again thrust into his estranged...2015-08-1800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastENCORE PODCAST: Episode 41 - Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Miles Dean In honor of the recent passing of poet Miles Dean, we present an encore of Episode 41 in which he and his poetry are featured. Miles Dean was not only a WV Writers member, and regular contributor to this podcast, but he was a prolific poet and one of the driving forces for the Raleigh County Library Writers Group. In addition to being a multiple winner of the writers’ wall and people’s choice competitions at the WV Writers Summer Conference, Miles published three collections of his poetry, the most recent of which, New River Refl...2015-04-2100 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 74: Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Rachel Garringer Only a month late in posting this episode, this is the final prose recording from the 2014 Literary Tea series at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg. It features Rachel Garringer, the 2nd place winner of our 2014 Emerging Writers Prose category. This recorded live reading comes from the October 13, 2014 Literary Tea session at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg. We also mourn the loss of WV Writers member and podcast contributor Miles Dean, who passed on April 1. You can hear other podcasts featuring Miles at http://podcast.wvwriters.org...2015-04-2100 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 73: Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Janet Lilly To help promote our annual writing contest, this year's Literary Tea readings featured winners from the 2014 WVW Annual Writing Contest. The featured reader for this Tea is Janet Lilly, who won third place in the Writers Wall competition at the 2014 WV Writers Summer Conference. This recorded live reading comes from the October 6, 2014 Literary Tea session at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg.2015-03-1000 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 72: Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Audrey Stanton Smith This recorded live reading comes from the September 29 Literary Tea session at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg. To help promote our annual writing contest, this year's Literary Tea readings featured winners from the 2014 WVW Annual Writing Contest. The featured reader for this first reading is Audrey Stanton Smith, who placed in the Humor, Stageplay and Children's Book categories. (If you're a member or extended friend of WV Writers, Inc. we invite you to submit your own recorded live readings to wvwpodcast@gmail.com.)2015-02-0400 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 71: Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Dawn A. Baldwin This recorded live reading comes from the September 22 Literary Tea session at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg. To help promote our annual writing contest, this year's Literary Tea readings featured winners from the 2014 WVW Annual Writing Contest. The featured reader for this first reading is Dawn A. Baldwin, who placed both honorable mention and 1st place in the Pearl S. Buck Award for Writing for Social Change category of the 2014 contest. (If you're a member or extended friend of WV Writers, Inc. we invite you to submit your own recorded live readings to...2015-01-1300 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 70: ContestCAST 2015 ContestCAST 2015 is your one-stop primer for all information about the 2015 West Virginia Writers Annual Writing contests, which accepts entries from January 2 through March 31. Joining host Eric Fritzius for the third year in a row is 2015 Contest Coordinator... Eric Fritzius.2014-12-2800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 69: Literary Tea Poetry Tea In honor of April being National Poetry Month, the WV Writers Podcast presents a recorded live reading captured at the 2013 Literary Tea Poetry Edition at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, WV. Featured are poets and readers Lori Evans, Barry Rich, Miles Dean, Micah Labishak, Sammye Lewis, and Wolf Knight.2014-04-2600 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 68: ContestCAST 2014 ContestCAST 2014 serves as your primer for all things related to the WV Writers Annual Writing Contest for 2014, which accepts entries from January 2 through March 31. Joining host Eric Fritzius for the second year in a row to help explain all the whys and wherefores of the contest is the 2014 Contest Coordinator... Eric Fritzius.2014-01-0200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 67: The Pearl S. Buck Award for Writing for Social Change Born in Hillsboro, WV. Pearl S. Buck was a Pulitzer Prize winning author known the world over for such books as The Good Earth. The child of missionary parents, she grew up in China, and her writing later in life greatly influenced the change in Western perceptions of that nation. As part of the WV Writers Annual Writing Contest, our organization has teamed with the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Foundation in Hillsboro to sponor the Pearl S. Buck Award for Writing for Social Change category of our 2013 contest. ...2013-02-0100 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 66: Contestcast 2013 ContestCast 2013 serves as your primer for all things related to the WV Writers Annual Writing Contest for 2013, which accepts entries from January 2 through March 31. Joining host Eric Fritzius to help explain all the whys and wherefores of the contest is the 2013 Contest Coordinator, Eric Fritzius.2013-01-0300 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastBonus Show 12 - Christmas Bonus Show with Live Readings and Vicious Dogs (REPOST) For a special Christmas Bonus Show, we're playing a recorded live reading of a Christmas-set short story by our own podcast host, Eric Fritzius. This story was recorded at the November 16 Brown Bag Reading he did at Carnegie Hall WV in Lewisburg. Introducing the show, unfortunately, are Eric's usual Bonus Show co-hosts, his dogs, with a Christmas story of their own.2012-12-2500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 65: 2012 Fall Conference Primer As you may have read in the most recent WV Writers print newsletter, or seen in announcement form on the WV Writers website, we have a one day Fall Conference in the works coming up on November 3 in Elkins, WV. In this episode, we chat with WV Writers President Teresa Newsome as well as Fall Conference Presenters Sandy Tritt and Christina Freeburn regarding the conference. You'll get an overview of what is planned as well as some specifics on the workshops being offered there by Sandy and Christina.2012-09-2600 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 64: Suehyla El Attar Interview On this episode, I sit down with an old friend from college, playwright and actress Suehyla El Attar. She will be leading two workshops at the 2012 WV Writers Summer Conference which are not only helpful for playwrights, but storytellers, poets, writers and any form of creative endeavor. Suehyla bases her workshops on work she did with movement storyteller Celeste Miller. She explains Celeste's approach. 2012-06-0200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 63: ConferenceCast 2012With the 2012 WV Writers Summer Conference on its way, June 8, 9 and 10, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV, it's time to check ack in with our organizational president and conference organizer, Cat Pleska, regarding updates to the conference lineup and schedule. 2012-04-2100 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 62: Literary Tea Poetry Tea In honor of April being National Poetry Month, the WV Writers Podcast returns from a long hiatus (explained within) with a recorded live reading captured at the 2011 Literary Tea Poetry Edition at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, WV. (In case you'd like a hint as to why the podcast has been gone so long, this episode was recorded atop a hill in a county other than Mercer County. It's a good thing.)2012-04-0600 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 61: An interview with Jaimy Gordon One of the guest presenters at this year's West Virginia Book Festival was author Jaimy Gordon. Her books include "Bogeywoman," "She Drove Without Stopping" and "Shamp of the City-Solo." But it is her most recent novel, Lord of Misrule, that has gained the most acclaim, being the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction in 2010. It’s a novel set in West Virginia, amidst the world of horse-racing. Jaimy was gracious enough to sit down with us for a conversation with fellow WV Writers member Dr. Edwina Pe...2011-11-1800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 60: A Quest for Humor WV Style panel Recorded at the West Virginia Book Festival, A Quest for Humor: WV Style is a panel of four humor writers from our state both reading examples of their work and commenting on the style of our state's sense of humor. Featured on the panel are Diane Tarantini (WVW Podcast #31, #46), Karin Fuller, Terry McNemar (Podcasts #1, #23, #31), and Rick Steelhammer. The panel is moderated by former podcast guest Steve Goff (#23, #25, #49 and Bonus Show #9).2011-10-2800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 59: Granny Sue Holstein Recorded Live Reading This week we present a recorded live reading from the 2011 WVW Summer Conference featuring Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein. She’s been a featured storytelling performer at events from Bellingham, Washington to Boston, Massachusetts and points in between. She's especially well known, however, for being a West Virginia storyteller, focusing much of her repertoire on WV history, ghost stories, Appalachian tales and ballads.2011-10-2200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 58: WV Writers Inked Anthology Info and Conference Wrap Up Recorded live at the 2011 WV Writers Board of Directors Retreat, we present a conversation with WVW President Cat Pleska regarding the organization's anthology collaboration with Woodland Press, West Virginia Writers Inked. The anthology will be open exclusively for submissions by members of WV Writers, Inc. We also spill a few beans on some upcoming guests for the 2012 Summer Conference as well as give a wrap up to the 2011 Conference.2011-10-0400 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 57: Jim Minick reading from Summer Conference 2011 Welcome back for Episode 57. It's been a longer than usual summer hiatus, but we are now back with new episodes. This week we present a recorded live reading from the 2011 WVW Summer Conference by Jim Minick, conference presenter and author of The Blueberry Years, Burning Heaven, and Finding a Clear Path among others. Jim reads from his work.2011-09-1600 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 56: Meredith Sue Willis In our continued effort to whet appetites for the 2011 WV Writers Summer Conference, this week's podcast features an interview with author, conference presenter and banquet keynote speaker, Meredith Sue Willis. Meredith Sue was born and raised in Shinnston, West Virginia. She has degrees from Barnard College and Columbia University, and her fiction has been published by Scribners', HarperCollins, West Virginia University Press, Ohio University Press, and others. Her novels include A Space Apart, Oradell at Sea, Higher Ground, Only Great Changes, and Tresspassers. Her short story collections include Dwight’s Ho...2011-06-0300 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 55: Sarah Dooley Interview In our continued effort to whet appetites for the 2011 WV Writers Summer Conference, this week we interview Sarah Dooley, author of the young adult novel Livvie Owen Lived Here. The book is a story told from the perspective of an autistic 14-year-old girl whose loving family is frequently thrown into chaos by her actions. In real life Sarah is a teacher of special needs children and can speak to the reality of kids like Livvie. Sarah will be leading two workshops at the 2011 Summer Conference, June 10, 11 and 12 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV.2011-05-2700 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 54: 2011 ConferenceCast Part 2 With the 2011 WV Writers Summer Conference a mere 3 weeks from this recording, it's time to check back in with our organizational president and conference organizer, Cat Pleska, regarding updates to the conference lineup and schedule. We also drop a few hints as to who will be interview guests on this very podcast as we go to a weekly schedule through the conference itself.2011-05-2200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 53: Poetry Podcast Hotline In honor of April being National Poetry Month, today's podcast is a listener generated one usign poems gathered via our Podcast Poetry Hotline. We asked listeners to voicemail us some poetry and voicemail it they did. Featured on the show today are Debbie Richard, Twyla Vincent, Dreama Frisk, as well as previous podcast guests Tim Armentrout, Pam Hanson and Salvatore Buttaci. We also have a couple of major announcements at the start of the show regarding the 2011 Summer Conference.2011-04-2200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 52B - Princeton Pubic Library Poetry Reading PART 2 (NATIONAL POETRY MONTH) In honor of April being National Poetry Month, today's podcast is another recorded live poetry reading, this one captured at the Princeton Public Library in down town Princeton, WV. The poets featured are all members of the Appalachian Penworks writers group. Featured poets for Part 2 include: Beth and Steve Godfrey, and Rob Merritt.2011-04-1500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 52A - Princeton Pubic Library Poetry Reading PART 1 (NATIONAL POETRY MONTH) In honor of April being National Poetry Month, today's podcast is another recorded live poetry reading, this one captured at the Princeton Public Library in down town Princeton, WV. The poets featured are all members of the Appalachian Penworks writers group. Featured poets in Part 1 include: Raymond Neely, Ashleigh Gill and Salvatore Buttaci.2011-04-1500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 51 - Raleigh County Library Poetry Reading (NATIONAL POETRY MONTH) In honor of April being National Poetry Month, today's podcast features a recorded live poetry reading from Raleigh County Library's poetry reading in March. Featured poets include Sammye Lewis, Sue Atkinson, Kitty Mooney, Miles Dean and Rebecca Dean. The evening was also hosted by Rebecca Dean. Apologies must go out to Danny McMillion and Sammye Lewis. Due to technical difficulties, The poem Danny read was not recorded, nor was Sammye's first poem of her set. We'll have them back on future podcasts to rectify this.2011-04-0800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 50 - The 2011 CONFERENCEcast The 2011 WV Writers Summer Conference is coming up June 10, 11 and 12 at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. While registration for the conference has been open since March 7, we've only revealed a preview of the presenters for it on our website. ConferenceCast 2011 helps fill in the blanks for the upcoming conference. Joining us to help fill the blanks is our Conference Coordinator and organizational president, Cat Pleska. The current list of workshop presenters and their workshop descriptions will soon be available at our website.2011-03-2500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastBonus Show 13 - News Flash ShowBonus Show #13 is all about announcements, including word about the ending days of the WVW 2011 Writing Contest, the registration opening for the 2011 Summer Conference, the Writers Toolkit Event and our special upcoming poetry hotline show in which you can participate. Check our website for all the details on all of the above, but listen to the podcast to hear me say it. http://www.wvwriters.org 2011-03-1400 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 49 - The 2011 ContestCast #2 We're now at the half-way mark for the 2011 WV Writers Annual Writing Contest. (DEADLINE March 14, LATE DEADLINE March 31 with $2 late fee per entry.) Therefore it's time for Part 2 of ContestCast 2011. Joining us to give us an update on this year's contest will be Contest Coordinator and WVW 1st VP Teresa Newsome. And joining us to help answer your Frequenly Asked Questions about the contest will be Coordinator Emeritus Steve Goff.2011-02-1800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 48 - Dear City Letters Podcast Way back in June, we put out a call for our listeners to submit Dear City Letters to help drum up some publicity for National Public Radio's State of the Re:Union paying a visit to our state. With the Dear City letters, people were invited to write a letter to their city, expressing love, anger, frustration, humor and beyond, addressing the likes and dislikes or breaking misconceptions. We passed the letters we received on to NPR. This podcast is our chance to finally play them.2011-02-0500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastBonus Show 12 - Christmas Bonus Show with Live Readings and Vicious Dogs For a special Christmas Bonus Show, we're playing a recorded live reading of a Christmas-set short story by our own podcast host, Eric Fritzius. This story was recorded at the November 16 Brown Bag Reading he did at Carnegie Hall WV in Lewisburg. Introducing the show, unfortunately, are Eric's usual Bonus Show co-hosts, his dogs, with a Christmas story of their own.2010-12-2400 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 47 - The 2011 ContestCast #1 ContestCast 2011 serves as your primer for all things related to the WV Writers 2011 Annual Writing Contest, which will began accepting entries January 2, 2011. Joining us to help explain all the whys and wherefores of the contest are WVW President Cat Pleska and WVW 1st VP Teresa Newsome. Download Contest Entry Forms As Reference for the Podcast: Adult Contest Entry Form New Mountain Voices Student Entry Form 2010-12-1800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 46 - Holiday Recorded Live Reading with Diane Tarantini and Ted Webb Podcast Episode 46 is holiday-centric version of our patented Recorded Live Readings. (Q: "If they're recorded, then how can they be live?" A: "Come over here and ask me that again.") The readers for this event were Ted Webb and Diane Tarantini and it was recorded on November 5, 2010 at the Zenclay Gallery in Morgantown. Ted Webb is a cofounder of Morgantown Poets. Diane Tarantini is a member of WV Writers and won four awards in our 2010 Annual Writing Competition. Together, they put on a holiday reading full of humorous essays and poetry.2010-12-0300 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 45 - Woodland Press Writing and Publishing Panel Podcast Episode 45 is a landmark recorded live reading of the Woodland Press Writing and Publishing Panel from October 23 at Taylor Books on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston. This is a panel designed to be a brief overview on publishing using a variety of methods from traditional to self-publishing as well as some of the ins and outs of the publishing business. Featured in the panel are Woodland Press authors Karin Fuller, Geoff Fuller, Eric Fritzius, Michael Knost, Jason L. Keene, Frank Lanerd and Brian J. Hatcher. The panel is led by 2010 Bram...2010-11-1900 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 44 - Tim Armentrout Recorded Live Brown Bag Reading Episode 44 is another of our patented Recorded Live Readings (Q: "But if it's recorded, how can it be live?" A: "What is this, the Inqusition? Get off it already.") This one is a recording of Carnegie Hall's October Brown Bag Reading featuring poet Tim Armentrout. Tim reads from a variety of his poems and prose pieces. LINKS # Examiner.com interview with Tim # Tim's Blog, Breath Made Visible # Tim's Chapbook, All This Falling Away # Tim's CD, Pilgrim of the Neo-Dark Ages # The Livestock Barnyard # Carnegie Hall WV # Trillium Performing Arts "...2010-11-0500 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 43 - Richard A. Lewis Interview Episode 43 of the WV Writers Podcast features an interview with WV Writers' own Richard A. Lewis. Richard has served the organization in the past as Parliamentarian, First Vice President and Treasurer. He recently published his first collection of short fiction entitled Naked Man's Rock. We joined him at his home in Lewisburg to talk about it. DOWNLOAD (Right click and Save Link Target As) West Virginia Writers Podcast Episode 43 Links mentioned in Podcast: *Naked Man's Rock *WV Writers 2011 Writing Contest forms 2010-10-2200 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 42 - Carnegie Hall Brown Bag Tuesday with Belinda Anderson (Recorded Live Reading) We return with Episode 42 of the WV Writers Podcast, another of our patent-pending recorded live readings (Q: "But if it's recorded, how can it be live?" A: "Zzzzzzzzipit") This recorded live reading comes from the September 21st Brown Bag Tuesday session at Carnegie Hall WV in Lewisburg and features WV Writers' current parliamentarian, author Belinda Anderson. Belinda will be reading a selection from her three collections of short stories, The Well Ain't Dry Yet, The Bingo Cheaters and Buckle Up, Buttercup assisted by Elizabeth Spangler and Dr. Larry Davis. DOWNLOAD (Right click...2010-10-0800 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 41 - Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading with Miles Dean We return with Episode 41 of the WV Writers Podcast, another of our patent-pending recorded live readings (Q: "But if it's recorded, how can it be live?" A: "Shhhh. Don't you worry your purty little head.") This recorded live reading comes from the September 16th Literary Tea session at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg. WV Writers' featured reader is Miles Dean, honorable mention in the Humor Category of the 2010 WVW Annual Writing Contest as well as voted the 1st place winner in poetry for the Writers Wall at the 2010 Summer Conference. The Literary Tea...2010-09-2400 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 40 - Literary Tea Recorded Live Reading Episode 40 of the WV Writers Podcast is a super-sized episode with another of our patented recorded live readings (Q: "But if it's recorded, how can it be live?" A: "You couldn't just let it go, could you?") This recorded live reading comes from the September 9th session of the Greenbrier Valley Theatre's Literary Tea series. The WV Writers featured reader is Bob Clark reading a portion of his wife Brenda Clark's 2nd place win in the Children's Book category of the 2010 WVW Annual Writing Competition. The featured reader from the GVT staff is Kurtis Donnelly reading...2010-09-1000 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 39 - Seeking the Swan Recorded Live Reading at Taylor Books After three weeks away, we're back with Episode 39, a recorded live reading of the Seeking the Swan author's reading we produced at Taylor Books in Charleston. This was the second of three events West Virginia Writers put together for Charleston's FestivAll 2010. Included are Geoff Fuller, Wilma Acree, Edwinna Pendarvis, Laura Treacy Bentley, and Lywellyn McKernan. Our thanks go out to Taylor Books for inviting us to put this reading together. It's a great store, located on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston. If you're in the area, please stop in and feel free to...2010-08-2700 min

West Virginia Writers PodcastEpisode 38 - Tamara Woods and the Poets' Guide to Metaphor & Marketing Workshop Episode 38 is an interview with writer Tamara Woods, co-founder of Morgantown Poets. Tamara will be one of the leaders of a poetry workshop called Poets' Guide to Metaphor & Marketing, taking place Saturday, August 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown. We talk about the workshop itself, as well as Tamara's background as a writer and producer of poetry slams, Morgantown Poets history, and our shared love of writer Neil Gaiman. You can register on the day of the workshop, or you can pre-register if you send your registration form postmarked by Friday...2010-07-3000 min