10 Podcasts About Locals For Locals
If you’re looking for some easy listening while you cozy up on the couch with your bev-of-choice (or however *you* like to easy-listen), our very own social media manager, Paige, was recently featured on the Like a Local podcast, talking Richmond history, fun outdoor activities, and the best of the best neighborhood spots to check out!
And once you’ve warmed up your headphones with that, keep your ears open — these other podcasts are created by local residents about local topics and will keep you entertained AND in the know about what’s what in our area.
— by Kelsey Heintz, Managing Editor
Music, food trends, true crime & more
Admissible: “When the Virginia state crime lab discovered a trove of biological evidence, stashed away in decades-old case files, it set off a chain of events resulting in 13 DNA exonerations.
Mary Jane Burton, the forensic scientist who saved the evidence, was celebrated as a hero. Many speculated that she foresaw a future in which DNA testing could deliver more accurate convictions and clear the innocent.
But when a former coworker disputes that narrative, we find ourselves tangled in a web of questionable practices and shadowy motives. Is this the story of a cover-up? And if it is, what are the enduring implications?”
The Black and Gold Fan Podcast: “Midday host on WRNL 910 The Fan Adam Epstein and his VCU Alum friends will discuss the VCU Basketball program weekly with insight, analysis, and interviews. This weekly podcast will be the one-stop shop for all Virginia Commonwealth Hoops fans.”
Eat it, Virginia!: “[A] deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.”
Embrace Matters of Richmond: “Listen, Learn, and Laugh with Moral, Carl, and Gabriela as they tackle issues and topics that cause division in the communities across the Greater Richmond Area.”
Good Morning, RVA!: “[E]verything you need to know to have intelligent conversations with the folks you encounter throughout the day.”
Inside the Pallet House: “In a time when sports and politics dominate the airwaves, it has become evident that we need a podcast that focuses on the the never-ending fight to solve our first-world problems. Inside the Pallet House gives you a look inside the lives of your hosts and guests that join them to rate beers and bring their collective experiences together to conquer the problems that face us all. Recorded every week in Richmond, VA, and listened to around the world.”
On the Move: “Sports Backers is a nonprofit active living organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to get people moving and this podcast will focus on keeping people active and moving, mostly through the lens of running. We put on outdoor endurance events, host training teams year round, and have programs aimed at bringing fitness opportunities to all corners of our area. All this brings us in contact with stories and ideas that are interesting and inspiring, and we’ll share them on this podcast.”
River City Sounds: “Recording LIVE SETS AND INTERVIEWS for local bands.”
Rivercity 93: “[F]ocuses on [Richmond Kickers] game analysis, interviews with players and front office personnel, club history, and much more!”
Southern Nightmare: The Hunt for the South Side Strangler: “Thirty years ago, the South Side Strangler terrorized two Virginia cities. Southern Nightmare tells how detectives brought a serial killer to justice, using DNA for the very first time.”
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