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MetroNews Hotline

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Join Dave Weekley as he talks with experts and listeners in West Virginia and beyond about Sports, Cars, Tech and Lifestyle.
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Hotline Feature: Golf Greens & Diamond Dreams: Masters Preview + MLB Hot Starts

Jeff Erickson of RotoWire and VSiN joins Dave for a lively breakdown of The Masters, starting with Scheffler vs. the Field and intriguing longshots like Jon Rahm and Bobby MacIntyre. Then it's a fantasy baseball check-in as Jeff evaluates hot starts from names like Michael Conforto, Spencer Torkelson, and Jung-Hoo Lee. Plus, a closer look at Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo and Cardinals speedster Victor Scott. From Augusta to the big leagues, this segment covers it all.

Apr 09, 2025•7 min

Hotline Feature - Hollywood Shakeups & Box Office Surprises: Kristyn Burtt Breaks It Down

Kristyn Burtt returns to MetroNews Hotline for a lively Hollywood update with Dave. They kick things off with a spoiler-free breakdown of the season finale of White Lotus, celebrating Parker Posey’s standout performance and Mike White’s storytelling breadcrumbs. Kristyn also shares how economic shifts—tariffs, strikes, and visa issues—are reshaping Tinseltown, from Sunset Strip closures to streaming struggles. They wrap with the shocking box office success of Minecraft, Jack Black’s SNL rescue m...

Apr 07, 2025•8 min

Hotline Feature - From Beer Cheese to Steak SecretsChef Paul Dishes on Cooking, Tariffs, and Paulie’s Progress

On this edition of Hotline, Chef Paul Smith joins Dave to explore everything from kitchen dynamics in relationships to the progress on his new Italian eatery, Paulie’s. They dive into listener questions about beer cheese, oven steak methods, and how tariffs could impact restaurant prices and ingredient sourcing. Plus, Chef Paul reveals upcoming Capital Market cooking classes and how food shaped his 15-year marriage. Folksy, funny, and full of flavor—this segment serves up more than just great cu...

Apr 07, 2025•9 min

Hotline Feature - Buy Sell: Fantasy Realities, Torpedo Bats & the One True Sex Pistol

In this raucous roundtable edition of Buy Sell, Dave, Coop, Ryan, and Matt fire up the mics for a fast-paced ride through immersive vacation games inspired by The Game, Johnny Rotten’s very public band breakup, the hype behind MLB's torpedo bats, and whether a new James Bond game should let you choose your 007. Each topic spins into tangents both hilarious and oddly insightful—from fake abductions to Sean Bean mixups to the mechanics of digital Bonds. It’s one part pop culture debate, one part g...

Apr 04, 2025•11 min

Backstage Stories and Mountain Stage Magic with Kathy Mattea

Grammy-winning artist and Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to share a heartwarming and hilarious backstage tale from her first road gig with Bobby Goldsboro — complete with World Series scores, Johnny Bench’s restaurant, and a polyester Reds jersey. They also preview upcoming Mountain Stage performances featuring Livingston Taylor, Al Stewart, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and more. From Riverfront Stadium to the Kodak Theatre, this segment is a music lover’s gem.

Apr 03, 2025•9 min

Kristyn Burtt on Snow White’s Box Office Bomb, Morgan Wallen's SNL Drama & What’s Next for Ted Danson

Kristyn Burtt returns to Hotline for a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in entertainment. She and Dave Weekley break down Disney’s massive flop with Snow White, examine the backstage controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen’s SNL appearance, and preview season two of The Man in the Inside with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. Plus: White Lotus heat, celebrity co-hosts on NBC’s Today Show, and why Jason Statham is still beating up the box office.

Mar 31, 2025•7 min

Hotline Feature: Ramp Season, Onion Rings, and Squirrel Wings: Chef Paul Dishes It All

In this flavorful edition of Hotline with Dave Weekley, Charleston’s own Chef Paul Smith drops by the new studio for a lively chat about spring food trends, ramp season, and the perfect onion ring batter. Paul shares pro tips on wild mushrooms, offers thoughts on pink chicken safety, and even weighs in on using squirrel as a chicken wing alternative. Plus, listeners answer the hilarious Hotline Question of the Day: “You’ve been kidnapped, but returned in two hours because you won’t stop talking ...

Mar 31, 2025•9 min
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