<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new">Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here</a>Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code &quot;VERAHOUSE&quot; for $5 OFF: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948 Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together. We will be guiding 2 groups — a comfortable run pace, and a walking group — so whether you want to push yourself a little or just come out, get active, and meet some new people, you’re officially invited and all are welcome and encouraged. In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including extreme weather, city infrastructure, local culture, and recent events across the city. We start with Richmond’s unpredictable weather, from warm temperatures to snow and ice within days, and how the city continues to struggle with winter road conditions and storm response. We also talk about growing awareness around local government and city spending, including questions about how tax dollars are being used and recent concerns around missing funds. A major portion of the episode focuses on the Broad Street street takeovers, including cars doing donuts, large crowds gathering at intersections, and how this behavior has become more visible across Richmond. We discuss the role of social media, the difference between past car culture and what’s happening now, and the risks for both participants and the public. We also cover increased enforcement, surveillance, and legal consequences tied to these events, along with Richmond nightlife, local DJ events, and the Monument Avenue 10K through Sports Backers. Topics include Richmond weather, winter storms, city infrastructure, government spending, Broad Street takeovers, Richmond car culture, surveillance, law enforcement response, nightlife, and community events.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.<a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'>Get more info about our studio here.</a>This podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>Vera House</a> — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:<a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a><a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a><a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a>Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young:<a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a><a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new"&gt;Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code &amp;quot;VERAHOUSE&amp;quot; for $5 OFF:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We will be guiding 2 groups — a comfortable run pace, and a walking group — so whether you want to push yourself a little or just come out, get active, and meet some new people, you’re officially invited and all are welcome and encouraged.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including extreme weather, city infrastructure, local culture, and recent events across the city. We start with Richmond’s unpredictable weather, from warm temperatures to snow and ice within days, and how the city continues to struggle with winter road conditions and storm response.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk about growing awareness around local government and city spending, including questions about how tax dollars are being used and recent concerns around missing funds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A major portion of the episode focuses on the &lt;b&gt;Broad Street street takeovers&lt;/b&gt;, including cars doing donuts, large crowds gathering at intersections, and how this behavior has become more visible across Richmond. We discuss the role of social media, the difference between past car culture and what’s happening now, and the risks for both participants and the public.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also cover increased enforcement, surveillance, and legal consequences tied to these events, along with Richmond nightlife, local DJ events, and the Monument Avenue 10K through Sports Backers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics include Richmond weather, winter storms, city infrastructure, government spending, Broad Street takeovers, Richmond car culture, surveillance, law enforcement response, nightlife, and community events.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get more info about our studio here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is produced by &lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;Vera House&lt;/a&gt; — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948  Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.  We will be guiding 2 groups — a comfortable run pace, and a walking group — so whether you want to push...

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Richmond Takeovers, Taxes & Tornados (Broad St chaos, missing money, extreme weather, etc) — Unscripted #040

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2513071/open_sms">Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here</a>Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code &quot;VERAHOUSE&quot; for $5 OFF: <a href='https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948'>https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948 </a> Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.We will be guiding 2 groups — a comfortable run pace, and a walking group — so whether you want to push yourself a little or just come out, get active, and meet some new people, you’re officially invited and all are welcome and encouraged.In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through a range of Richmond topics including local events, city culture, housing, and government. We start with Richmond’s recent 2026 weather swings after the ice storm and water crisis earlier in the year, and the sudden shift into warmer spring temperatures.We discuss Richmond’s outdoor culture including running, cycling, and access to nearby nature destinations like Great Falls Park.The conversation also covers Richmond folklore through the story of Edna Frazier, a prank-call legend that circulated among local students before the internet. From there, we discuss historic Richmond housing prices using a 1925 housing advertisement from the Carillon neighborhood, and how housing costs and affordability have changed over time.Later in the episode we talk about the shortage of skilled trades, homeowner and contractor relationships, and the growth of consumer financing and payment plans. We close with a discussion about Richmond Mayor Danny Avula’s Reddit AMA, including topics like transit-oriented development, GRTC expansion, Main Street Station train service, and ongoing concerns about potholes and city infrastructure.Topics include Richmond weather, Monument Avenue 10K, Sports Backers, Great Falls hiking, Richmond folklore, Edna Frazier, historic Richmond housing prices, skilled trades shortages, contractor trust, consumer financing, Danny Avula Reddit AMA, Richmond transit planning, GRTC expansion, Main Street Station, and Richmond infrastructure.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.<a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'>Get more info about our studio here.</a> This podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>Vera House</a> — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses. Follow the movement: <a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a> <a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a> <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a> Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young: <a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a> <a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2513071/open_sms"&gt;Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code &amp;quot;VERAHOUSE&amp;quot; for $5 OFF:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948'&gt;https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;We will be guiding 2 groups &lt;/b&gt;— a comfortable run pace, and a walking group — so whether you want to push yourself a little or just come out, get active, and meet some new people, you’re officially invited and all are welcome and encouraged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through a range of Richmond topics including local events, city culture, housing, and government. We start with Richmond’s recent 2026 weather swings after the ice storm and water crisis earlier in the year, and the sudden shift into warmer spring temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss Richmond’s outdoor culture including running, cycling, and access to nearby nature destinations like Great Falls Park.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also covers Richmond folklore through the story of Edna Frazier, a prank-call legend that circulated among local students before the internet. From there, we discuss historic Richmond housing prices using a 1925 housing advertisement from the Carillon neighborhood, and how housing costs and affordability have changed over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later in the episode we talk about the shortage of skilled trades, homeowner and contractor relationships, and the growth of consumer financing and payment plans. We close with a discussion about Richmond Mayor Danny Avula’s Reddit AMA, including topics like transit-oriented development, GRTC expansion, Main Street Station train service, and ongoing concerns about potholes and city infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics include Richmond weather, Monument Avenue 10K, Sports Backers, Great Falls hiking, Richmond folklore, Edna Frazier, historic Richmond housing prices, skilled trades shortages, contractor trust, consumer financing, Danny Avula Reddit AMA, Richmond transit planning, GRTC expansion, Main Street Station, and Richmond infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get more info about our studio here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This podcast is produced by &lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;Vera House&lt;/a&gt; — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948  Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together. Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invit...

Richmond Legends, Labor & Local Government (Edna Frazier, tradespeople, Avula Reddit AMA, potholes) — Unscripted #039

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new">Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here</a>This episode is sponsored by Chester Cannabis Co. Use code &quot;VERA&quot; for 15% off your purchase:https://chestercanna.coChester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the foundation of premium THC edibles crafted with care, delivering quality and consistency in every bite, from seed to success right here in Richmond, VA.In this episode we discuss rising power bills across Richmond and Virginia and why many residents are seeing large increases in their monthly electricity costs. We talk about Dominion Energy pricing, winter energy usage, and how the rapid growth of data centers across Virginia may be affecting regional electricity demand and infrastructure.We also discuss the unconstitutional expansion of Flock mass surveillance cameras and other technologies that are being installed in cities and neighborhoods across the United States, including Richmond. We talk about how these camera systems work, how law enforcement abuses them, and the ongoing debate around privacy, public safety, and transparency.The conversation also includes a discussion about government systems, unlawful taxes, and frustrations people often experience when navigating bureaucratic processes and over-regulation.Topics in this episode include Richmond power bills, Dominion Energy, Virginia data centers, electricity demand, Flock surveillance cameras, license plate readers, privacy and surveillance technology, government bureaucracy, cannabis legalization, THC edibles, and energy infrastructure in Virginia.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.<a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'>Get more info about our studio here.</a>This podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>Vera House</a> — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:<a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a><a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a><a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a>Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young:<a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a><a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new"&gt;Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;b&gt;Chester Cannabis Co. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use code &amp;quot;&lt;b&gt;VERA&lt;/b&gt;&amp;quot; for 15% off your purchase:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://chestercanna.co&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the foundation of premium THC edibles crafted with care, delivering quality and consistency in every bite, from seed to success right here in Richmond, VA.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we discuss rising power bills across Richmond and Virginia and why many residents are seeing large increases in their monthly electricity costs. We talk about Dominion Energy pricing, winter energy usage, and how the rapid growth of data centers across Virginia may be affecting regional electricity demand and infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also discuss the unconstitutional expansion of Flock mass surveillance cameras and other technologies that are being installed in cities and neighborhoods across the United States, including Richmond. We talk about how these camera systems work, how law enforcement abuses them, and the ongoing debate around privacy, public safety, and transparency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also includes a discussion about government systems, unlawful taxes, and frustrations people often experience when navigating bureaucratic processes and over-regulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics in this episode include Richmond power bills, Dominion Energy, Virginia data centers, electricity demand, Flock surveillance cameras, license plate readers, privacy and surveillance technology, government bureaucracy, cannabis legalization, THC edibles, and energy infrastructure in Virginia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get more info about our studio here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is produced by &lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;Vera House&lt;/a&gt; — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here This episode is sponsored by Chester Cannabis Co.  Use code "VERA" for 15% off your purchase: https://chestercanna.co Chester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the foundation of premium THC edibles crafted with care, delivering quality and consistency in every bite, from seed to success right here in Richmond, VA. In this episode we discuss rising power bills across Richmond and Virginia and...

Richmond Power Bills, Surveillance, and Corruption (energy spikes, data centers, Flock cams, etc) — Unscripted #038

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new">Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here</a>Follow the movement:<a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a><a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a><a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a> Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young:<a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a><a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a> In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics, beginning with seasonal shifts, Lunar New Year traditions, and Daylight Saving Time. We talk about how routine, cleaning, and home maintenance affect daily life, and how time changes and seasonal transitions impact energy levels and productivity.The conversation then moves into rising electricity costs in Virginia, questions around data centers and power usage, and how increasing infrastructure demands may be affecting local utility bills. We discuss HVAC use, household energy consumption, and broader concerns about long-term energy planning in the Richmond area.A major portion of the episode focuses on Richmond counterculture history and the legacy of Dirtwoman, (Donnie Corker) a well-known and controversial figure in the city’s underground scene. We talk about Dirtwoman’s reputation, local radio history, and how certain personalities become lasting parts of Richmond folklore.Later in the episode, we shift into Richmond parks and public space development, including the Richmond Inspire parks and recreation planning process, updates around Brown’s Island, Arthur Ashe Boulevard area improvements, and the James River Park System (JRPS). We discuss public input, city growth, and how outdoor spaces shape quality of life in Richmond.This episode covers Richmond Dirtwoman, rising power bills, Virginia data centers, Daylight Saving Time, Lunar New Year traditions, Richmond parks planning, Richmond Inspire, Brown’s Island updates, Arthur Ashe Boulevard development, and the James River Park System.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.<a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'>Get more info about our studio here.</a>This podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>Vera House</a> — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:<a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a><a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a><a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a>Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young:<a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a><a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new"&gt;Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics, beginning with seasonal shifts, Lunar New Year traditions, and Daylight Saving Time. We talk about how routine, cleaning, and home maintenance affect daily life, and how time changes and seasonal transitions impact energy levels and productivity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation then moves into rising electricity costs in Virginia, questions around data centers and power usage, and how increasing infrastructure demands may be affecting local utility bills. We discuss HVAC use, household energy consumption, and broader concerns about long-term energy planning in the Richmond area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A major portion of the episode focuses on Richmond counterculture history and the legacy of Dirtwoman, (Donnie Corker) a well-known and controversial figure in the city’s underground scene. We talk about Dirtwoman’s reputation, local radio history, and how certain personalities become lasting parts of Richmond folklore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later in the episode, we shift into Richmond parks and public space development, including the Richmond Inspire parks and recreation planning process, updates around Brown’s Island, Arthur Ashe Boulevard area improvements, and the James River Park System (JRPS). We discuss public input, city growth, and how outdoor spaces shape quality of life in Richmond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode covers Richmond Dirtwoman, rising power bills, Virginia data centers, Daylight Saving Time, Lunar New Year traditions, Richmond parks planning, Richmond Inspire, Brown’s Island updates, Arthur Ashe Boulevard development, and the James River Park System.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get more info about our studio here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is produced by &lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;Vera House&lt;/a&gt; — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Richmond Dirtwoman, Parks & Power Bills (RVA legend, energy costs, JRPS projects, etc) — Unscripted #037

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new">Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here</a>In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we cover a wide range of Richmond topics, starting with local identity and nostalgia around the Richmond Flying Squirrels and how city branding shifts over time. We talk about what those changes represent and how people react when familiar symbols evolve.The conversation then moves into a deeper discussion about pets, intelligence, and consciousness, including how humans define awareness and what separates animal cognition from human thought. From there, we transition into Richmond’s ongoing zoning and code refresh debates, including public reactions to new development rules and modern home designs appearing in established neighborhoods. We discuss the tension between preservation and growth, architectural taste, and how civic engagement shapes the direction of the city.Later in the episode, we explore internet-driven historical theories such as Tartaria and old world maps, and how conspiracy culture intersects with modern curiosity. We close with discussion around a marijuana-themed sandwich chain expanding into Chesterfield, and what that says about shifting business trends and regional culture.This episode covers Richmond zoning, local development policy, Flying Squirrels nostalgia, modern architecture debates, Tartaria map theories, Chesterfield business news, and broader conversations about consciousness and culture.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.<a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'>Get more info about our studio here.</a>This podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>Vera House</a> — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:<a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'>instagram.com/verahouse.co</a><a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'>youtube.com/@verahousepod</a><a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'>verahouse.co</a>Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp; Perri Young:<a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'>instagram.com/mykemetzger</a><a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'>instagram.com/planetperri</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513071/fan_mail/new"&gt;Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we cover a wide range of Richmond topics, starting with local identity and nostalgia around the Richmond Flying Squirrels and how city branding shifts over time. We talk about what those changes represent and how people react when familiar symbols evolve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation then moves into a deeper discussion about pets, intelligence, and consciousness, including how humans define awareness and what separates animal cognition from human thought. From there, we transition into Richmond’s ongoing zoning and code refresh debates, including public reactions to new development rules and modern home designs appearing in established neighborhoods. We discuss the tension between preservation and growth, architectural taste, and how civic engagement shapes the direction of the city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later in the episode, we explore internet-driven historical theories such as Tartaria and old world maps, and how conspiracy culture intersects with modern curiosity. We close with discussion around a marijuana-themed sandwich chain expanding into Chesterfield, and what that says about shifting business trends and regional culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode covers Richmond zoning, local development policy, Flying Squirrels nostalgia, modern architecture debates, Tartaria map theories, Chesterfield business news, and broader conversations about consciousness and culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://app.quizify.io/funnel/ce5193a069bea027a60e06c57a106eb6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get more info about our studio here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is produced by &lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;Vera House&lt;/a&gt; — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the movement:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/verahouse.co'&gt;instagram.com/verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtube.com/@verahousepod'&gt;youtube.com/@verahousepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.verahouse.co/'&gt;verahouse.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hosted by Myke Metzger &amp;amp; Perri Young:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/mykemetzger'&gt;instagram.com/mykemetzger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/planetperri'&gt;instagram.com/planetperri&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we cover a wide range of Richmond topics, starting with local identity and nostalgia around the Richmond Flying Squirrels and how city branding shifts over time. We talk about what those changes represent and how people react when familiar symbols evolve. The conversation then moves into a deeper discussion about pets, intelligence, and consciousness, including how humans define awareness and what ...

Richmond Zoning, Squirrels & Stoners (pets, local code, modern homes, Tartaria, etc) — Unscripted #036

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