Join writer, political candidate, and raconteur Leigh for a podcast filled with interesting people talking about the interesting things they do. Guests will include political candidates, writers, creators, and other fascinating folks.

Leigh and guests will be trading stories, drinking (and dishing) tea, and issuing a call to action each week.

Dust off your tea pot, settle into your favorite chair, and get your cat (or capybara) on your lap while you listen!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:39:47 GMTFri, 10 Apr 2026 14:57:46 GMT60Leigh Koonce<p>Join writer, political candidate, and raconteur Leigh for a podcast filled with interesting people talking about the interesting things they do. Guests will include political candidates, writers, creators, and other fascinating folks. <br /><br />Leigh and guests will be trading stories, drinking (and dishing) tea, and issuing a call to action each week.<br /><br />Dust off your tea pot, settle into your favorite chair, and get your cat (or capybara) on your lap while you listen!</p>episodicLeigh Koonceh.s.leigh.koonce.wvdems@gmail.comnoJoin Leigh as he welcomes musician, poet, and teacher Josh Oster to the podcast. Discussion topics range from teaching public school to favorite movies, to kitties!

]]>ab1b9b7a-5f0f-4245-936c-a4fbc35296d0Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:28:28 GMT<p>Join Leigh as he welcomes musician, poet, and teacher Josh Oster to the podcast. Discussion topics range from teaching public school to favorite movies, to kitties!</p>no00:58:3317Episode 7: Josh Oster (Pt. 1)fullJoin Leigh and Charles Town Councilman Nate Hartman for the second part of their conversation. Not only is story time included, but also talk about small town economics, Leigh's Mom's friend who he thought was Indira Gandhi, and more!

]]>104c30ad-36ae-49e0-b4be-f62a3af6b28bSat, 13 Jun 2026 03:00:03 GMT<p>Join Leigh and Charles Town Councilman Nate Hartman for the second part of their conversation. Not only is story time included, but also talk about small town economics, Leigh's Mom's friend who he thought was Indira Gandhi, and more!</p>no01:00:4918Nate Hartman (Pt. 2)fullJoin Leigh and Charles Town Councilmember Nate Hartman for tea, a chat about topics ranging from religion to small business to the perfect weather, and amazing trivia questions about every millennial's favorite television show, The OC.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

]]>aeb15807-fbac-45c6-9764-c2c15bdaf424Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:31:26 GMT<p>Join Leigh and Charles Town Councilmember Nate Hartman for tea, a chat about topics ranging from religion to small business to the perfect weather, and amazing trivia questions about every millennial's favorite television show, The OC.<br /><br />Stay tuned for Part 2!</p>no01:00:5015Episode 5 : Nate Hartman (Pt. 1)fullThis episode focuses on former West Virginia State Delegate Minnie Buckingham Harper, the first African American woman to sit in any state legislature.

Learn about her life in Keystone, WV, how her husband paved the way for her to serve, and what holding this distinction meant for future elected officials.

]]>d99e99f6-283f-4929-991c-430e402d7413Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:34 GMT<p>This episode focuses on former West Virginia State Delegate Minnie Buckingham Harper, the first African American woman to sit in any state legislature. <br /><br />Learn about her life in Keystone, WV, how her husband paved the way for her to serve, and what holding this distinction meant for future elected officials.</p>no00:23:1516Forgotten Voices of WV Minnie Buckingham HarperfullJoin Leigh for a special podcast in a limited series called Forgotten Voices of West Virginia.

This episode focuses on poet, novelist, translator, essayist, and literary giant John Peale Bishop. Learn about the time he brought F. Scott Fitzgerald to Charles Town, his prolific out put of poetry, the shocking novel he wrote which remained off the shelves of the local library, and his place in the New York literary world.

We hope this will rekindle interest in a local literary icon!

]]>36d44097-4d45-41ee-a56b-6e1b6c216ad4Tue, 19 May 2026 18:24:11 GMT<p>Join Leigh for a special podcast in a limited series called Forgotten Voices of West Virginia.<br /><br />This episode focuses on poet, novelist, translator, essayist, and literary giant John Peale Bishop. Learn about the time he brought F. Scott Fitzgerald to Charles Town, his prolific out put of poetry, the shocking novel he wrote which remained off the shelves of the local library, and his place in the New York literary world.<br /><br />We hope this will rekindle interest in a local literary icon!</p>no00:26:2415Forgotten Voices of WV John Peale BishopbonusJoin Stephan and Leigh for the continuation of their conversation from last week.

Stephan reads from his new book and Leigh talks escape slides, being a vegan for a few weeks, and the time students got locked in a classroom during an exam...on Halloween!

Brew some tea, get a plushie, and enjoy!

]]>7840c631-310f-43b7-b982-00ff0e9b9f87Thu, 14 May 2026 01:55:34 GMT<p>Join Stephan and Leigh for the continuation of their conversation from last week. <br /><br />Stephan reads from his new book and Leigh talks escape slides, being a vegan for a few weeks, and the time students got locked in a classroom during an exam...on Halloween!<br /><br />Brew some tea, get a plushie, and enjoy!</p>no00:44:5214Episode 4 (Pt. 2) with Stephan ViaufullJoin Leigh for a special two-part episode featuring poet, essayist, book reviewer, teacher, and translator Stephan Viau!

Leigh and Stephan will discuss favorite books, old times at Shepherd University, and much more. Plus, Stephan will read from his forthcoming poetry collection.

Note: Due to a technical difficulty, part one ended abruptly. Apologies for that. Stay tuned for part two in the coming days!

]]>74415f3e-6923-4892-82ae-d6f9f1d1f1d5Thu, 07 May 2026 13:14:16 GMT<p>Join Leigh for a special two-part episode featuring poet, essayist, book reviewer, teacher, and translator Stephan Viau!<br /><br />Leigh and Stephan will discuss favorite books, old times at Shepherd University, and much more. Plus, Stephan will read from his forthcoming poetry collection.<br /><br />Note: Due to a technical difficulty, part one ended abruptly. Apologies for that. Stay tuned for part two in the coming days!</p>no00:59:4431Episode 3 (Pt. 1) with Stephan ViaufullJoin Leigh as he speaks with Austin Huff, owner of Earth Grounds Landscaping and founder of the Earth Grounds Street Fest. Leigh and Austin discuss favorite area restaurants, youth owned business, tea, and of course, their best stories.

]]>bfb50c9c-5d03-48ec-9543-e579c4c15d9cWed, 06 May 2026 01:02:37 GMT<p>Join Leigh as he speaks with Austin Huff, owner of Earth Grounds Landscaping and founder of the Earth Grounds Street Fest. Leigh and Austin discuss favorite area restaurants, youth owned business, tea, and of course, their best stories.</p>no00:59:1712Episode 2 with Austin HufffullJoin Leigh and guest Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, as they discuss youth in politics, space, sweet tea, TikTok, and much more!

]]>1401af1f-0140-42a5-859c-bbe9aabbeb1eThu, 23 Apr 2026 22:40:14 GMT<p>Join Leigh and guest Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, as they discuss youth in politics, space, sweet tea, TikTok, and much more!</p>no00:53:3911Episode 1 with Jackson HowefullA preview for the episode when Leigh is joined by Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, District 70.

]]>070dc14e-bd25-4376-b198-974f67ff6dfdTue, 14 Apr 2026 01:48:20 GMT<p>A preview for the episode when Leigh is joined by Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, District 70.</p>no00:00:54Trailer for Episode 1 with Jackson HowefullEpisode one is dropping soon! In the meantime, get a feel for the podcast with our trailer!

]]>320a5952-377e-4991-b965-d1034768ed73Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT<p>Episode one is dropping soon! In the meantime, get a feel for the podcast with our trailer!</p>no00:00:33Tea with Leigh Trailertrailer