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Rural communities deserve to be heard. That’s the whole idea behind the New Rural Virginia Podcast. We’re having practical, honest conversations with our neighbors, local leaders, and candidates who know their communities, bringing new energy and ideas to tough challenges. The voices of rural Virginia are essential to the future of the Commonwealth. Co-hosted by Larry Wohlers and Parson Brown
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Ep. 16 – Pete Barlow: Candidate for U.S. Congress (VA-6)
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Yes, Virginia, Rural Democrats are Real Closing out 2025, New Rural Virginia Podcast welcomes Pete Barlow, a candidate for U.S. Congress in Virginia’s 6th District, and inaugurates our new Rural Prosperity conversation series with a discussion on the future of the Commonwealth. Learn more: www.pete-barlow.com…
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Ep. 15 – Lynlee Thorne: Political Director, Rural GroundGame
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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! 🦃 🎙️ 🦅 This week, Larry and Parson have a post-election conversation with Lynlee Thorne, Political Director of Rural GroundGame, on the importance of community voices, the impact of storytelling, and what’s being discussed on the frontlines of rural Virginia. Learn more: www.ruralgroundgame.org jYcu3MkACSJDWS5mYI7n…
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Ep. 14 – Roberta Thacker Oliver: Rural Caucus Chair – Election 2025 & The Road Ahead
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Roberta Thacker Oliver, Chair of the Virginia Democratic Rural Caucus, joins the New Rural Virginia Podcast to reflect on Election 2025, discuss the future of rural organizing, and share insights on building a stronger, more connected Commonwealth.By New Rural Virginia
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Ep. 13 – Jac Bennington: Campaign Update from Virginia House District 61
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As the countdown to Election Day continues, co-hosts Parson Brown and Larry Wohlers follow up with HD 61 candidate Jac Bennington, a teacher, Army veteran, and National Guard pilot. The conversation explores what he is hearing from voters, the tone of this year’s races, and how voices from rural Virginia are shaping campaigns and leadership across …
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Ep. 12 – Donna Littlepage: Campaign Update, Healthcare, Cost of Living, and Compromise
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Donna Littlepage, candidate for Virginia House District 40, returns to New Rural Virginia podcast to share updates from the campaign trail and discuss the rising cost of living, access to quality healthcare, and the need for bipartisan cooperation in Richmond. As election day approaches, she offers her perspective on the recent government shutdown …
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Ep. 11 – Mary Person: Running for Virginia House District 83
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A lifelong Virginian, former mayor, and educator with over 26 years in public education, Mary Person has led initiatives for free community college, first-time homebuyer programs, and safer neighborhoods. She’s focused on strong public schools, accessible health care, and economic growth for all Virginians. Learn more: www.PersonForDelegate.com…
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Ep. 10 – Delegate Josh Thomas: Virginia House District 21
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Delegate Josh Thomas is a Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and public servant representing Virginia’s 21st House District. He focuses on equitable housing and accountable growth and shares insights on the impacts of federal funding reductions. Learn more: www.JetforVA.comhttps://seedandspark.com/fund/river-maid#story…
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Ep. 9 – Joy Powers: Early Voting & H.O.M.E.
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Joy Powers, candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 51, rejoins the New Rural Virginia Podcast to discuss early voting and her H.O.M.E. plan — Healthcare, Opportunity, Market Affordability, and Education. Learn more: www.JoyForVA.comBy New Rural Virginia
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Ep. 8 – Forrest Miller: Running for Virginia House District 63
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Forrest Miller is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran and former White House Communication Agency engineer. A political moderate, he’s running to support local governments, protect healthcare access, defend childhood vaccines, and bring practical leadership to issues like data center development. Learn more: www.ForrestMiller4va.com NewRuralVa.org…
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Ep. 7 – Senator Tim Kaine: Experience, Perspective, & New Rural Virginia
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Senator Tim Kaine joins the New Rural Virginia Podcast to discuss the issues shaping rural communities, the role they play in the future of the Commonwealth, and what’s at stake in this year’s House of Delegates election. Learn more: www.Kaine.senate.gov Produced and co-hosted by Larry Wohlers and Parson Brown www.NewRuralVirginia.org…
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Ep. 6 – Shane Boswell: Running for Virginia House District 31
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Shane Boswell brings a record of service and problem-solving, from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading teams in critical infrastructure. He’s running to put that same dedication to work for families in House District 31. Learn more: www.ShaneBoswell.comBy New Rural Virginia
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Ep. 5 – Donna Littlepage: Running for Virginia House District 40
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Donna Littlepage brings decades of health care leadership, helping grow Carilion Clinic into the largest nonprofit medical system in rural Virginia. She plans to bring that proven leadership to House District 40. Learn more: www.Littlepage4VA.comBy New Rural Virginia
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Ep. 4 – Sara Ratcliffe: Running for Virginia House District 62
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Sara Ratcliffe brings decades of effective advocacy to her campaign, focusing on improving healthcare access, expanding rural economic opportunities, strengthening education, and protecting reproductive freedom in House District 62. Learn more: www.SaraForVirginia.comBy New Rural Virginia
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Ep. 3 – Jac Bennington: Running for Virginia House District 61
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Ep. 2 – Angela Chainer: Running for Virginia House District 56
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Angela Chainer brings over 30 years of leadership in law enforcement, crisis response, and international peacekeeping. She’s focused on rebuilding trust, protecting rural services, and solving issues from the ground up in House District 56. Learn more: angelachainer.com 🎵 Music: No Kings in the USA by Gangstagrass feat. Allison Russell, Demeanor, R…
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Ep. 1 – Joy Powers: Running for Virginia House District 51
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Joy Powers is a fourth-generation farmer from Bedford County with firsthand knowledge of rural life. She speaks on strengthening family farms, public schools, rural health care, and infrastructure in House District 51. Learn more: joyforva.comBy New Rural Virginia
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Download this Video The most difficult opponent we face is often the “dreaded pusher” – but in spite of this players consistency, this players movement, and often how “poor we think they look” – often the simplest issue here is that their soft floating moon balls deprive you and I of the rhythm we get […]…
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Both Roger Federer and Bianca Andreescu square the face to the incoming ball – though still moving forward they have both “aligned the wall to the ball.” Tom Stow often introduced the simplicity of the volley technique by using a stool or chair such that the […]
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http://dg2e30wx7kvei.cloudfront.net/eti_network/ETI_TheOtherSideOfTheNet.mp4 Download this Video Some time ago I was in Sacramento watching the Power Shares tour event – Courier, Sampras, McEnroe and Blake. James Blake beat John McEnroe in the finals – Mac having beaten Courier, and Blake easily beat an injured Pete Sampras (who was looking very sl…
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Watching the ball - moving into position - you can always listen to the outcome!
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Many interesting parallels have been drawn between the tennis serve and the golf swing. Once the tennis player (or golfer) gets the feel for the mechanical elements of the serve (or golf swing) then rhythm becomes the overriding issue. Does the swing build smoothly and gracefully? Is there economy of effort? Can the server (golfer) swing easily yet…
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ETI 039 | Improvise (when necessary) on the tennis court
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A few years ago I was encouraged to take a class in improvisational theater. It took me months to find the courage (stage fright and more) but I finally enrolled and then thoroughly enjoyed this class within the Stanford continuing studies program.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor
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The 3 R's of tennis - ready, read (where the ball is going) react! As to your reaction - what precisely is your first move? What moves first, what initiates your preparation? Really an important question.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor
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80% of the points in professional end with an error, 20% with a winner. As regards unforced errors, if your opponent never misses and is patient as the day is long, would you consider missing a routine forehand in the 12th shot of a rally a forced or unforced error. I am now believing that errors are simply errors, and the distinction is unnecessar…
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ETI 036 | Spin – Changing Two Things at Once
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Three factors control your tennis shot - not your feet, not your eyes, not your balance (though all of those do help) but the only three elements are; Angle of the racquet face, Swing Path and Tempo.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor
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Swing path, type of spin, power, 3d playback (with Zepp) but perhaps the most interesting as well as the most useful is the data that shows where you make contact on the racquet face. And before going further, one of the most important (IF NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT) skills in the game of tennis is concentration, focus, and closely and continually watc…
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Take a few moments with the following report card - a method to either evaluate your own skills, or use this with your coach or regular practice partner. The idea is to take a deeper look at your "Use" - the broader issues that influence all you do on court, your awareness, the elements that make you a strong player, but equally perhaps the element…
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