The Duck Pond Wall
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEmory & Henry's duck pond wall has been a gathering place for conversation for years. So it's only fitting that alumni would return to the wall to share stories of success, love, and laughter.
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Duck Pond Wall: Colin Christensen, E&H Class of 2014
March 04, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 65 MBColin has graduated from law school at Berkely and he's now a Presidential Management Fellow in the Whitehouse -- but he feels his best accomplishment might be the lessons he's learning about how to serve others.
Duck Pond Wall: Amanda Gray E&H Class of 2007
February 13, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MBAmanda Gray is a tourism specialist who is excited to be back in her old stomping grounds promoting the region of Southern Virginia as a perfect place to visit on your next vacation!
Duck Pond Wall: Susan Mathis Johnson, E&H '75
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBDo you love feel-good stories? Then you'll love hearing about how Susan and her neighbors fought back against the odds and saved the little community of Richwood, West Virginia!
Duck Pond Wall: Ed Morgan, E&H '71
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBEd Morgan has been a public service for most all of his life...and he's taking those skills to a new level as director of the College for Older Adults (COA) in Abingdon, Virginia.
Duck Pond Wall: Caroline Mosteller, E&H Class of 2020
January 24, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBCaroline Mosteller is a residence director for a building so large it houses almost as many people as the on-campus student body from her E&H days!
Duck Pond Wall: Garrett Butler, E&H Class of 2017
January 16, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBGarrett Butler is using his career to serve his community -- by creating amazing sports events for student athletes!
Duck Pond Wall: Corey Davis, E&H Class of 2020
January 09, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBFresh off the news of a major award honoring his research, Corey Davis reveals that the secret to much of his success as a scientist was his time spent with the E&H English Department.
Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Will Gibbons, E&H Class of 2003
January 01, 2024 20:15 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBDr. Will Gibbons is the Dean of the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and he has been doing some fascinating scholarly work on the connection between classical music and video games.
Duck Pond Wall: Ariel Friendly, E&H Class of 2021
December 15, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBAriel literally accepted her Emory & Henry diploma then drove straight to North Carolina where she kicked off her post-student acting career. Listen in with Ariel to find out how she likes being a professional actor.
Duck Pond Wall: Jess Myer, E&H Class of 2018
December 05, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 64 MBJess didn't realize she was destined to be an outdoor adventure leader for teenagers, but she's enjoying every hiking, paddling, climbing, splashing minute of it!
Duck Pond Wall: Amy Lemco Jaramillo, E&H Class of 2020
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBAmy Lemco Jaramillo has just published a book about the fascinating story behind Dr. Gilbert Mason: the physician in Biloxi who let the work to desegregate the public beaches there. The title of the book is "Wading In: Desegregation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
Duck Pond Wall: David Cahill, E&H Class of 2021
November 27, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBDavid Cahill started in the banking industry before he even graduated. And he has a strong personal commitment to community service. Get to know an inspirational young professional.
Duck Pond Wall: Terica West, E&H Class of 2005
November 21, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBShe's a graphic artist who is using her design skills to create delicious and beautiful cakes. Enjoy a fun conversation with Terica West as she divulges her secret weapon in making great baked goods.
Duck Pond Wall: Eric Young, E&H Class of 1993
November 14, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBEric Young wants the new mural in Tazewell to inspire children to be their best. It's a mural that is bold, and bright, and tells a broader story of Southwest Virginia. And Eric's leadership is one of the reasons this great piece of art has come to life.
Duck Pond Wall: Noah Dean, E&H Class of 2020
November 10, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBNoah Dean finds himself in a rare position of protecting rare properties: in particular, land that includes a wetland. Learn more about the importance of wetlands, and find out about the cool work Noah is doing.
Duck Pond Wall: Paul Russo, E&H Class of 2003
November 07, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBPaul Russo was always planning to be a basketball coach -- and now he finds himself coaching doctors in the operating room.
Duck Pond Wall: Victor Trussell, E&H Class of 2013
November 02, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MBVictor is a professional actor turned school psychologist who has just authored his first children's book! "Gilroy's Good Heart" is available on Nov. 3, 2023.
Duck Pond Wall: Madi Codispoti (E&H Class of 2023)
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBFresh out of college and already covering the news! We check in with Madi to see if this exciting world of news reporting is all she thought it would be!
Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Aris Winger and Dr. Kyle Clark (E&H Class of 2009)
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MBDr. Winger and Dr. Clark have written a book together that will help us all better understand the confusing world of data. What can we trust? What is trying to confuse us? What are the standards by which we can judge all this data we read about?? Aris and Kyle have a recipe for success!
Duck Pond Wall: Adam Parks, E&H Class of 2006
September 19, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 61.8 MBThere was a moment in Adam Parks' life where he realized he didn't look as healthy as his classmates in high school. Fast-forward to today, and he is a personal trainer and health consultant helping others live a healthier lifestyle. This is an interesting story of his journey that also includes some tips on making improvements for ourselves.
Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Jimmy Wilmouth, E&H Class of 2016
September 18, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 61.8 MBJimmy Wilmouth had his sites set on being a medical doctor -- until he fell in love with research. Listen in to find out how he landed at a cutting edge research facility in London!
Duck Pond Wall: Cornelius Barber, E&H Class of 2024
August 28, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 54.9 MBCornelious, or "Corn" as he likes to be called, is doing an internship in the E&H Alumni Office in the fall of 2023. He'll be graduating in December -- and we hope you'll get to know him before he leaves campus. Listen in for some insights from this astute young man.
Duck Pond Wall: Lauren Rhea, Class of 2021
August 08, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBLauren Rhea is doing wonderful work to support and strengthen her community in SWVA...but she's simultaneously pursuing a degree from Harvard. Listen in to find out the surprising research path she's on!
Duck Pond Wall: Bill Williams, E&H Class of 1969
August 01, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBBill Williams has just concluded a term as president of the Virginia Society of Ornithology, and the VSO is getting ready to celebrate a 100th anniversary! Listen in as he tells us about the organization and how to get in on their upcoming birding events!
Duck Pond Wall: Carolee Jackson Bondurant, E&H Class of 1974
July 11, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBCarolee recently had a big life experience: she's had a double lung transplant. Listen in as she tells a fascinating story of what brought her to that moment and how she was back on the hiking trails as soon as she left the hospital.
Duck Pond Wall: Scrapper Broady ('70) discusses the 10th Anniversary of Friends of Copey
July 09, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBThe Friends of Copey organization has just celebrated a 10th anniversary -- and it is a great time to reflect on what it has meant to connect this beautiful town in Costa Rica with this beautiful campus of Emory & Henry.
Duck Pond Wall: Ann Sharp Bane and Patty Lay, Class of '81 talk about More Than A Vacation
July 02, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBOur summer alumni college is celebrating a 30th anniversary this year, and Ann and Patty have been to nearly every event! They talk a little about why this lifelong learning event is still going strong.
Duck Pond Wall: Rev. Sarah Varnell Moody, E&H Class of 2005
June 26, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBConfused about what's going on the United Methodist Church these days? Rev. Moody helps us sort it out.
Duck Pond Wall: Ernie Braganza and Karen Moore on Cuba
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBErnie Braganza ('87) and Karen Moore ('85) have just returned from a student/alumni trip to Cuba and they agreed to talk with us about some of their impressions. At the end you'll hear a discussion of a Tocororo...check out a photo of this beautiful bird!
Duck Pond Wall: Spencer Mathis, E&H Class of 2015
May 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBWould you believe that arguing with his mom led to Spencer Mathis becoming a lawyer? Let's just say that even she was impressed with his skills at thinking fast and talking well!
Duck Pond Wall: Davis Ward (reunion year '52) with his granddaughter Melany
May 02, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBThis week's podcast is a little bit of history...with two very fine story tellers! They share a family story, but I bet most of you have encountered an iconic little landmark that recalls this tale.
Duck Pond Wall: Roy Strohl (former E&H Head Librarian), Jeff Stone ('79), and John Hutter ('79)
April 30, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBAs Emory & Henry adds lacrosse to the athletics line-up, we thought it might be fun to tell the story of how lacrosse first made an appearance at E&H -- waaaaay back in the '70s! This is a fun conversation with some of the guys who were there!
Duck Pond Wall: Josh Mancuso, E&H Class of 2003
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBJosh Mancuso describes himself as an actor, comedian, and filmmaker. But it might be more precise to say he's a professional smack-talker!
Duck Pond Wall: Missy Jones, E&H Class of 2019
April 04, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBMissy Jones recently bought the store she has worked in since she was 15 years old! Find out how a mass comm and history double major is using her academic background at Wicked Thrift.
Duck Pond Wall: Alex Elkins, E&H Class of 2020
March 24, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 54.9 MBAlex Elkins wants us to know a new word: decarceration. She's working on an MSW, and she's getting the chance to work in a program that is the first in the country to offer alternatives to felony incarceration.
Duck Pond Wall: Adam Bolt, E&H Class of 2012
March 09, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBAdam Bolt is a singer/songwriter with a new live album coming out in 2023. His songs reflect his life -- and lately the songs have been especially good.
Duck Pond Wall: Brooklyn Sawyers Belk, E&H 2002
March 06, 2023 13:30 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBBrooklyn Belk is the first EVER Deputy Chief of Professional Standards for the Knoxville Police Department. Listen to find out how she's approaching this opportunity.
Duck Pond Wall: Emily Jones, E&H Class of 2018
February 27, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBEmily Jones is a Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving at John Kerr Reservoir (also known as Bugg's Island Lake). She's doing great work as an interpreter, educator, volunteer coordinator, safety trainer -- and she is excited about learning something new all the time!
Duck Pond Wall: Rev. David Graybeal, E&H Class of 1995
February 17, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBDavid Graybeal has written a book called Faith in the West Wing about issues of religion and faith in the television show West Wing. David is a professed "Wing Nut" -- and as a United Methodist pastor, he's also a big fan of faith!
Duck Pond Wall: Chris Epperly, Class of 2002
February 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBHobnobbing with Opera and Gwyneth Paltrow and Barack Obama is just part of a day's work for Chris Epperly. Listen in to find out how he stays calm while organizing enormous events for big clients.
Duck Pond Wall: Chris Hatcher, E&H Class of 2010, Master's 2015
February 05, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBHow did Chris Hatcher get from Abingdon to Thailand? Well...it's an interesting story!
Duck Pond Wall: Derek Jones ('97) and Anna Newman Jones (2000)
January 31, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 61.8 MBIt was almost the Peddling Goat; but Peddling Jack's is the name that won out for Derek and Anna's hip new downtown Abingdon specialty store. Listen in to find out just how many E&H friends have part of this very cool business venture.
Duck Pond Wall: Mike Hoback, E&H '81
January 10, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBMike says he's always been a little crazy: and that's a trait that has proven useful as he has just revived a turn-of-the-century country store in Blackwell Chapel. Spoiler alert: the business is going gangbusters!
Duck Pond Wall: Monica Halsey Shew ('07) and Daniel Shew
January 05, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63 MBShew Properties is a real estate company, but Monica and Daniel Shew have the community's best interest at heart. They even have a mission statement!
Duck Pond Wall: Jeff Link, E&H Class of 1971
January 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBWhile Jeff was in the Air Force, he got to hobnob with some dignitaries at Andrews AFB. Want to hear some fun stories about the rich and famous?
Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Eric Drummond Smith, E&H Class of 1998 (Part 1)
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBPart one of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses what it's like to teach politics in a politically charged world. Part 2 is a discussion about Eric's other passion, art!
Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Eric Drummond Smith, E&H Class of 1998 (Part 2)
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBPart two of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses his passion for art! Part one is discussion about teaching politics in a politically charged world.
Duck Pond Wall: Amelia Terry, Class of 2025
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MBAmelia Terry is a Bonner Scholar student at Emory & Henry and her Bonner project is an innovative program called C.H.A.T.S. Listen to learn more about this program aimed at improving communication and listening skills for community members.
Duck Pond Wall: Nancy Bolmeier Fisher and Linda Neff Woodward (E&H '75)
November 17, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBNancy Bolmeier Fisher co-founded The Origin Project (TOP) with Adriana Trigiani. This meaningful writing program for grade-school students encourages kids to ask questions about their family stories, and then write their own personal story. Their fearless leader who works hours to make the TOP program run like a top, is E&H alumna, Linda Neff Woodward.
Duck Pond Wall: Bonnie Widener Wood, E&H Class of 1990
November 02, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBBonnie is an Emmy-winning member of the 7News team in Washington D.C., but she is as well known for her work in the community as she is for her work in the newsroom.