Best WLRH Podcasts (2026)

Composer and producer Ben Holloway slides into the studio to share stories about writing and producing music, while spinning smooth tracks from local artists.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Alex Moore (9/22/2025) 5:06

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Alex Moore's childhood baseball glove brings back memories of afternoons spent on the field.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 381 59:00

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Chris Ferguson guest hosts the show, sharing his adventures traveling with music and his love of jazz and blues.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Andrew Sullins (9/15/2025) 4:17

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Andrew Sullins finds solace and comfort in writing poetry.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 380 59:00

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Jayne and the Huntsmen kicked off our new Valley Sounds LIVE series on the Kiln Stage last month — and we saved the recording just for you.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: George Hamilton (9/8/2025) 5:38

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George Hamilton offers up the history and journey of his family's cannon. Yes, they owned their own artillery piece!By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 379 53:00

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We’re rewinding to the pop-filled episode “Pink Pilates Princess Strut Pop”—a sparkling tribute to our very own Jessie LouAllen as she heads off to new adventures!

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Valley Sounds Episode 378 59:00

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Taylor Burton, along with brothers Jacob and Brad Greene of The Silver Silos, guest host the show. They share how The Silver Silos came together, talk about their musical roots, and play a few tracks from their upcoming album Alabama Stars.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: E Reid (9/1/2025) 5:56

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E Reid brings us poetry reflecting her life and surroundings, along with a wish for her Coweeta Poet sisters and all creators.By WLRH Public Radio

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Jeffrey Scarborough (8/25/2025) 10:18

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Jeffrey tells us an otherworldly story about a dream he had.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 377 59:00

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Calliope Pettis guest hosts the show, sharing her passion for music with both the young and old, her work with Soul Karnival, and the adventures that eventually brought her to Huntsville.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Allen Berry (8/18/2025) 4:37

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When Allen Berry sees the arrival of wildflowers in the spring, he is reminded of a musical composition from his high school band days!By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 376 59:00

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Ken, Andrew, and Dave from Foot Pound Force infiltrate the studio to share the band’s fun origin story and unveil their newest track, now featured in The Backrooms video game.

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Meet the Documentarian Behind 'Hear to Be Seen' 20:30

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This episode, professional photographer Shedrick Pelt shares the origins of and what to expect at the 2nd annual 'Hear to Be Seen' event.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Donna Geise (8/11/2025) 5:57

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Donna Geise has written a satirical story about a party of pretty judge-y women—see if you recognize anyone you know!By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 375 59:00

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Treetop and Dave the Wave from The Gifted take over the show to talk about life as a guppy band in North Alabama and spin some of their favorite local tracks.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Leonard Adams (8/4/2025) 4:40

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On this week's Sundial episode, poet Leonard Adams' poem asks us to open our hearts to love.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 374 59:00

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Lana White and Kira Hughes of Lana White and the Heights guest host the show. They put together a handpicked playlist featuring local tracks and their own tunes.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Sam Gravel (7/28/2025) 3:46

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Sundial Writer Sam Gravel fondly remembers his sister Gerry, who lovingly took care of their Mom when she developed Alzheimer's disease.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 373 59:00

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Hunter Copeland and Bill Fowler of Red Flags guest host the show, sharing their musical roots, the rise of the band, and a handpicked playlist featuring regional standouts and their own tracks.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Beth Ann Hill (7/21/2025) 5:00

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New Sundial contributor Beth Ann Hill is reminded of her Grandma whenever she eats cucumbers.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 372 59:00

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Drummer Brennan Persing and vocalist/guitarist Isaiah Wallace of Stray Forever are your special guest hosts.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Elise Hickman (7/14/2025) 3:50

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New Sundial contributor Elise Hickman brings us poems of home, family and aging.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 371 59:00

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Valley Sounds shines a spotlight on local music legend Brad Posey and his band The Wrong Brothers. It’s a wild ride through sleaze rock, humor, and electric guitar, all handpicked by Brad himself.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Debra Qualls (7/7/2025) 4:38

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Debra Qualls was a chatty little girl! But she eventually learned her lesson, as you'll hear in this story Silence is Golden.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 370 59:00

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Celebrate the holiday weekend with a best-of episode featuring past guest hosts and their favorite local music picks.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Chris Ferguson (6/30/2025) 6:30

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Sundial contributor Chris Ferguson wonders why we humans feel the need to measure all kinds of things.By WLRH Public Radio

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Monita Soni (6/23/2025) 3:04

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Monita Soni returns to the Sundial Writers Corner with her poem entitled "Musings".By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 368 59:00

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James Irvin, singer-songwriter and local music champion, is your special guest host! He’s sharing standout tracks from local artists, plus an outstanding impression of a certain beloved blues man.

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Image Collection Viewer Maps HSV History Through Photos 50:31

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This episode, the city of Huntsville's Katie Stamps and Nick Haney tell us how they built the Historic Huntsville Image Collection Viewer.

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The Sundial Writers Solstice Radio Special Part 2 (6/17/2025) 42:15

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On Part 2 of this Solstice Radio Special, sixteen Sundial Writers present their thoughts on the space, the time, the emotion "Between Light and Dark".By WLRH Public Radio

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The Sundial Writers Corner Solstice Radio Special Part 1 (6/17/2025) 36:49

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On this Solstice Radio Special, seven Sundial Writers present their thoughts on the space, the time, the emotion "Between Light and Dark".By WLRH Public Radio

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Jim Parker (6/16/2025) 3:30

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New contributor Jim Parker has written a poem that pretty much describes himself perfectly. It's called A Man Like Me.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 367 59:00

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Rick Bradshaw, Creative Director at Impresario Productions, teams up with fellow hosts, poet and singer Queen Keiani, and rapper JMeans, to highlight an upcoming Juneteenth celebration at The Camp.

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Funny You Should Ask - Anders Horrocks 24:18

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This installment of Funny You Should Ask features Shenanigans Ensemble Cast member Anders Horrocks.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Rena Lott (6/9/2025) 4:58

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New Sundial contributor Rena Lott introduces us to Lucy Harris, a pioneer of women's basketball here in the States.By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 366 59:00

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Singer-songwriter Ricky J. Taylor crafts a rich musical tapestry for the show, weaving together the soul of Americana, the storytelling of folk, and the toe-tapping charm of bluegrass.

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The Sundial Writers Corner: Rose Battle (6/2/2025) 6:00

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Rose Battle returns to center stage with a story of her "Uncle Lobe", who experienced his first "moving picture" with her family at the drive in movie!By WLRH Public Radio

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Valley Sounds Episode 365 59:00

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Ken Watters and Ingrid Felts, of the Watters Felts Project, are bringing their signature sound to the show and sharing some of their favorite local music!

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Valley Sounds Episode 364 59:00

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Guest hosts Jeff and Tara Mello, owners of the Cigar Box Guitar Store at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, share music to prepare you for the world’s longest-running cigar box guitar festival starting May 30.

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Southern Fried Film Fest Brings Indie Cinema to Huntsville 24:34

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This episode, our guest is co-founder of the Southern Fried Film Festival, Kelley Reischauer.

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Funny You Should Ask - LeeAnn Treece 24:43

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This installment of Funny You Should Ask features local comedienne & brilliant character actress LeeAnn Treece.

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Stephanie Hyatt- ASL Interpreter for the Arts 33:29

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This episode, we meet Stephanie Hyatt- an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at various music and theater events in the community.

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Alex Gibson Captures Local Color on Film 23:00

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This week's Arts Underground, we welcome Alex Gibson- a local independent filmmaker, who also helms a production company and an annual film fest.

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Broadening the Cinematic Experience in Huntsville 34:51

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Host Katy Ganaway facilitates a panel of film enthusiasts: KB of KBS VHS, Josh Jossey of Schlockbuster Presents, & Rob Freese of The Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama.

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The Curated Gallery - Art to "Savor" 16:22

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Funny You Should Ask - The Fantastic Invaders 28:43

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This installment of Funny You Should Ask features improv comedians Ben Bowden and Taylor Bush of local comedy troupe, The Fantastic Invaders.

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Funny You Should Ask - What's New at Shenanigans? 25:07

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Shenanigans Comedy Theatre co-founder Kimberly Wilson and Show Producer Justin Ledlow fill us in on what's new and improved at the theater!

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Sound On the Hill- Uplifting Local Artistry 27:07

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This episode, Christian "CeCe" Mitchell tells us about Sound On the Hill- the creative collective she founded seven years ago. She's joined by SOTH member Nick Miller.