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Ten String Tavern

Jake Whartonpodcasters.spotify.com
A podcast to promote and highlight the musicians, entertainers, athletes, and stories of the Ohio Valley.
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Episodes

TST Episode 54: Ashley Best

Ashley Best is an Ohio Valley songwriter, singer, guitarist, and farmer. With an impressive discography of original music, Ashley stops in to tell us his story and how he combines his experiences with a unique songwriting style to create his songs.

Oct 22, 20241 hr 8 min

TST Episode 53: Isaiah Keez

Isaiah Keez is an Ohio Valley rapper, clothing designer, and creator of "That Bag Thursday", a rap competition held at The Waterfront Hall in Wheeling, WV. We talk about the rap industry, share stories, and discuss the power of promotion.

Oct 15, 20241 hr 22 min

TST Episode 52: Joe Carr

Joe Carr is an Ohio Valley musician and guitarist for Across The Line and The Logan Wojcik Band, in addition to his solo work, and formerly of Coaltrain and Cowboy Troy. We sit down to talk gear, stories, NASCAR, fishing, and more!

Oct 01, 202452 min

TST Episode 51.5: Layla

Our most frequently requested guest, Layla, rejoins the studio to give us her insights on stinkbugs, school, and more! Episode also includes a message to her Mimi, and the reveal of her favorite movie.

Sep 27, 20247 min

TST Episode 51: Kaydon Board & Rachel Krems

Kaydon Board (vocalist) and Rachel Krems (bass) are members of Company Caravan, a new rock-inspired band formed in Wheeling, who have a new music video out now filmed at The Waterfront Hall, where they also work. We sit down and talk about the band's formation and track behind the video: "Ignitor".

Sep 24, 202451 min

The Other Show: NFL Week 2

Johnny Haught joins the studio once again, switching gears from fighting to discussing the landscape of the NFL. No stone in the league is left unturned, with time to spare to briefly discuss MMA, and NCAA football as well! Hosts: Razor, Pop, and Silk

Sep 17, 20241 hr 13 min

TST Episode 50: Louie The XIII & Energy With Erica

OVDJ creators and artists Louie The XIII, and first-time guest Energy With Erica sit down and talk about their OVDJ Campout, an Ohio Valley EDM festival happening this weekend in Jacobsburg, Ohio. We learn about the festival's massive roster of artists and entertainers, and the team effort involved in producing such an impressive event.

Sep 11, 202423 min

The Other Show: NFL '24 Season Preview

The 2024 season of the NFL is previewed and discussed in this episode of The Other Show. With a new sports format in the style of "Around The Horn", our guests compete for points, earned by giving their takes on various questions pertaining to the NFL. Guests: Silk Saunders, TST Sports Analyst/Coordinator Robert Vargo, of Vargo's Cargo Moving Services TJ Jacob, of Jacob and Son's Meats

Sep 10, 202442 min

TST Episode 49: Loose Bean

Loose Bean is a DJ and music producer who performs around the Ohio Valley and beyond, while also being part of OVDJ, a group of Ohio Valley DJs currently gearing up for their annual OVDJ Campout. A musician who is always creating, Loose Bean stops in to share his latest projects and upcoming concerts.

Sep 03, 202442 min

TST Episode 48: Todd Mazzaferro

Todd Mazzaferro is a friend of the show and regular guest singer with the Two By Fours. Todd stops in to talk about his recent dive into politics, running for Commissioner of Jefferson County. With Todd and host Scott having grown up together in Wintersville, we take a look at the differences in times of Jefferson, the secrecies of the county, and getting the fair back to what it once was.

Aug 27, 202446 min

The Other Show #4: VSK Final Round

With one round left in Valley Survivor Karaoke, we bring in finalist Randy Matask, and competitor Neal Fatheringham to discuss the unique singing competition, and give insight to their strategies and experiences over the past five weeks.

Aug 23, 202425 min

TST Episode 47: Rick Leigh

Rick Leigh is the creator of RL Strength & Conditioning, Inc. Himself and his group, alongside members of the community, provide various services for Ohio Valley youths including excercise and sports training, sponsorship programs, and events, all for free. We talk to Rick about his journey in creating his brand and becoming what it is today.

Aug 16, 202446 min

TST Episode 46: Slick Watts

Slick Watts is a Producer/Manager for hip-hop artists after rapping and working with national performers across the country as an artist himself. Sticking to his athletic roots in honor of his father, Slick hosts the James D Watts Sr. Classic basketball tournament and youth camp, held in Bellaire starting August 9th.

Jul 26, 202431 min

TST Episode 45: Valley Survivor Karaoke

Bryan Tinnel, creator of Valley Survivor Karaoke stops in during preparation for his karaoke competition that includes prizes up to the first place's $1,000. Doug Richardson and Tim McCormick, judges in Bryan's competition, also join to discuss event details and their philosophies on judging. Event is held every Sunday for six Sundays starting July 21st at 6pm, at Riverside Restaurant & Bar in Powhatan Point, Ohio.

Jul 19, 202455 min

TST On Tour 4: Rich Investments Group's Community Day

After a day full of music, food, and fun at Rich Investments Group LLC's Community Day, we rounded up Eric, Jordan, and Mark before the fireworks for a quick recap of their event, and to give shoutouts to the vendors who made the day possible!

Jul 16, 202411 min

TST Episode 44: Doug Richardson & Doug "Beef" Boston

Doug Richardson, lead singer of Zane Run and Splash Panel, rejoins the show alongside "Beef", production and stage manager for many Ohio Valley artists. We discuss the world of OV music, the ever-evolving technology that makes the music, and share some hilarious stories from our times on stage.

Jul 09, 20241 hr 6 min

TST On Tour 3.5: Layla's Review

During a busy day of play at Rich Investments Group LLC's Community Day, Layla joins us inside our makeshift studio to cool off and talk about her experience. Warning: This Video Contains Sassiness

Jul 08, 20242 min

TST Episode 43: Matt Vanfossen

Country artist Matt Vanfossen returns to the studio to talk about his new music video for "Where You Gonna Run To Now?". We also talk about his upcoming Voice blind auditions, stories from recent and past concerts, and what's new in the life of MVF.

Jul 02, 202450 min

TST Episode 42: CJ Goodwin

CJ Goodwin is a Cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, and also serves as their Special Teams Captain. CJ stops in to share his incredicle NFL journey and to talk about his PeGa Foundation, which hosts a camp held every year at the Highlands Sports Complex for athletes involved in football, basketball, and cheering.

Jun 28, 202444 min

TST Episode 41: Jon Banco

Jon Banco; saxophone player for Eli Lambie and the Mojo Kings, Event Coordinator for the Oglebay Institute, and booking agent for many OV artists, knows a thing or two about our local music scene. Jon stops in after organizing another successful Backyard BBQ Festival, before turning his attention to Wheeling's upcoming 4th of July events.

Jun 25, 202452 min

The Other Show #2: Same Place, New Face

Beer Olympics, UFC, and local restaurants we miss are discussed in this episode of The Other Show, where the guests are random and no discussion is off-limits. Guests: Robert Vargo, Hondo Palmer

Jun 18, 202443 min

The Other Show #1

Sports debate, viewer questions, and laughs are the format for our new show. Friends, past guests, and surprise guests, you'll never know who'll show up or what we'll be talking about.

Jun 05, 20241 hr 1 min

TST Episode 40: Ronell Green

In the world of OV boxing, few come tougher than former WBC champion Ronell Green. Returning from a boxing event in Moundsville that produced impressive wins for his team at Bullpen Fight Club, Ronell stops in to talk the truths, discrepancies, and stories of the Valley fight game.

Jun 01, 202439 min

TST Sports: NBA, WNBA, Boxing, UFC, MLB, Drake vs. Kendrick

Silk, Luke, and Kayley as tech join the studio to take a look into a little of everything in the current world of sports, before chowing down on bourbon-glazed ribs brought to us by The Farm Restaurant and Pub in Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

May 28, 202443 min

TST Episode 39: DJ Daner

In the world of Ohio Valley entertainment, DJ Daner is everywhere. With a rapidly growing interest in his latest project, The Wheeling Wine Mixer, being held June 29th at the Heritage Port, Daner stops in to give us the scoop. We also talk his Friday Night Lights, MC'ing Wheeling Miners games, and his MLB stadium journey.

May 17, 202434 min

TST Sports: NBA Playoffs

Robert Vargo, former Ohio Dominican University lineman and owner of Vargo's Cargo Moving Services rejoins us to discuss this year's current NBA playoffs.

May 10, 202450 min

TST Episode 38: Gage Vota

Gage Vota is a reporter and photographer for The Times Leader who also produces and books concerts of all genres in the Ohio Valley. Stopping in during his travels covering stories, he talks about his upcoming hip-hop show May 18th at Clientele Art Studio in Wheeling.

May 03, 202451 min

TST Episode 37: Louie The XIII, Nidraworks, Loose Bean, Beef

Louie The XIII, Nidraworks, and Loose Bean are members of the OVDJ crew, a group of DJs who perform and promote in and beyond the Ohio Valley. Friend of the show Doug "Beef" Boston stops in as well to discuss their unique genre of music and upcoming shows.

Apr 23, 20241 hr 12 min
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