Follow the journey of two biological brothers who were adopted separately shortly after birth. Join us as we reconnected and get to know one another after more than 30 years.
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We're a close group of friends having real discussions with comedic banter and different opinions on things you would discuss around a campfire.
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Firepit Friday is a podcast platform for all artists to voice their opinions and thoughts on all aspects of art and the music industry. It's the show for artists, by aritsts. Firepit Friday is meant to be a creative melting pot of musical & visual artists, comedians, chefs, stuntmen and women and all those who promote these artists like managers, agents, lawyers etc. Firepit Friday is hosted by CC from the europop group Entropy64 .
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An open-conversation format show hosted by Aaron Hackett & Troy Miller, featuring guests on a wide range of topics to inform and engage young West Virginians about regional history, current events, culture and more! New episode every Tuesday.
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Sports, pinball, pop culture and anything that comes up at a fire pit.
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Imagine being removed from your mother's house after facing a traumatic experience, just to be taken from your new dwelling that your considered home, and having to experience more trauma. This is the story of Miranda and her journey to Marion's House. Listen to her story as she discusses her journey from Victim to Victor. #GiveAnEar Send us a text…
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Everyone has experienced things in their past that has molded them into the person they are today. Whether it was a natural disaster, loss of a loved one, or some form of abuse, these experiences help to shape how we view the world and respond to the things around us. In tonight's episode we sit at The Firepit to discuss some of our own traumatic e…
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What Are Your Thoughts on Therapy?
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From anxiety to depression, the state of our mental health is of the utmost importance. In this episode, we share the highs and lows of our own mental health. The things that cause our moods to be altered, how our friends and families can identify that we are not ok, and what things that we do to cope. We discuss wow our adoptions have impacted our…
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From the very beginning Octavia's journey was not easy. Bouncing between different family members' homes, a survivor of abuse, and child of the foster care system, her road has been filled with highs and lows. Now an adult, a mother herself, and a survivor, she is ready to share her story in hopes that that inspires others. Listen as Octavia shares…
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Remember when we were younger you were mine, MY BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this episode we discuss our first loves. Whether they were during our formative years in elementary school, or high school sweethearts. We discuss everything from first dates to first kisses! Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Fol…
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Your favorite podcasting brothers are back at The Firepit for Season 3. As siblings, you are used to experiencing first moments together such as first field trips, first cars, and first whooping that brought a tear to your eye. But what happens when that is not the case. You didn't have the opportunity to grow up with your siblings, and never got t…
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It's hard to believe that we have completed two full seasons on Firepit Conversations. We have laughed, cried, and even had some jaw dropping moments. Our guest have come to The Firepit and shared their experiences for all to hear. Many of our listeners loved the "What burned you up" segment of our show. Often times we have listeners messaging us t…
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Mother's Day is a day when we get to celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures. For some, this day is challenging and brings feelings of sorrow and loss. For some adoptees, Mother's Day can feel conflicting and overwhelming. For us, today is about celebrating the beautiful women in our lives who have contributed to the men that we are today. …
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Adoptions have been happening since the beginning of time. Hell, even Moses himself was an adoptee. However, with the invention of the TV and internet, these stories of adoption have been written, produced, and directed for the world to see. Whether it is a documentary, sitcom, or movie, the story of adoptees and how their lives unfold (the reveal,…
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At the Firepit we talk about our journey all the time. For this episode we have a special guest. DeLancey shares her adoption story. Filled with laughter, frustration, and always a cold beverage near. Join us as we dive deep into our sister in the adoption worlds story. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Fi…
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Conflict is defined as a serious disagreement or argument. There are no relationships, whether family or friend, that are 100% free of conflict. It's how you handle the conflict that can make or break the relationship. Join us at the Firepit as we discuss our conflicts with our birth family, and no one is off limits. We will discuss our conflicts w…
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Kai aka The Adoptee Dad, joins us at The Firepit. A fellow brother adoptee, Kai takes us on a journey that we only get to scratch the surface on. Listen, as he shares about his experience with adoption. As his story unfolds, you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. See y'all at the Firepit! Follow Kai on IG @adopteedad Send us a text Grab your…
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Drinking, Smoking, and Mental Health
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Everyone has a favorite pastime. That thing that they do that brings them peace. Whether you're a gambler, thrill seeker, or compulsive cleaner, we all all have that ONE thing that we do that brings us joy and laughter. That thing that allows us to escape our troubles, celebrate our good times, and just relax. Join us as we discuss two of our socia…
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Brotha in the Adoptee World (Part 2)
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Join us at the Firepit to continue our conversation with Christian. This episode was jammed packed with some many twists and turns that we had to split it into 2 parts. So tune in as Christian details his continued reunion process, current family relationships, and so much more. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit …
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Brotha in the Adoptee World (Part 1)
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This episode we are joined with a special guest. Join us and Christian at the Firepit. His story will take you on a trip (better than shrooms). You know how we do....we get down to the nitty gritty. Come join us for this two, that's right, two part interview. The pit is hott and the drinks are cold. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something t…
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For so many siblings, their first vacations are so memorable. No matter if it was a trip to Disney World, The Grand Canyon, or to their Grandparents' house, those childhood trips can spark laughs and fond memories for a lifetime. As a adoptees, we do not always have the opportunity to create these moments with our siblings. We weren't able to take …
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Every adoption story is different. Whether you were adopted at birth, a member of a kinship adoption, or a Late Discovery Adoptee (LDA), every story is unique. No two adoptees share the same experiences nor react the same way to the news of their adoption. So what happens when an inquisitive little brown skin girl asks her parents, "Am I adopted"? …
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Welcome back to the Firepit! We are excited to begin Season 2! Question, what traditions did you have growing up? What traditions have you created while being an adult? In this episode we dive into traditions that we've experienced as children. Have you ever thought about what it would be like meeting a sibling as an adult? And what it might be lik…
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Four months ago we invited our listeners, to embark on a journey with us. During this season, we have asked you guys to submit questions that we might have not answered. In this episode we do just that. As this is the season finale, we thank you for joining us, and can't wait for next season. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke…
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Stories have been passed down for thousands and thousands of years. It might be written down, or it might be carved in stone. We have chosen to use the firepit as our place to tell our story. How did we get the name of the podcast? What does the firepit symbolize to us? What does open dialogue look like? And most importantly, how does honesty contr…
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You all have joined us as we have told our adoption story, search and reunion process, and the journey to building our brotherhood. For this episode of Firepit Conversations, we have a very special guest. We have invited our sister Martina "Mick" Powell to the pit. Mick is a poet, an authoress, and a professor who is inspiring an entire generation …
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Sparks Fly on the 4th of July
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Eating Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad, and BBQ Chicken is one way to enjoy the 4th of July. Another way is to meet your birth father for the first time. Join us as we dive deep into more than just fireworks on the 4th of July. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversatio…
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Can you imagine receiving a message on social media that there was a young man in the world who was told that you were potentially their birth father? What would your initial thoughts be? How do you explain this to your current family? What's even crazier is that there isn't just one, but there are two young men who might be your biological sons. J…
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Imagine being a pregnant teenager, and making the very adult decision to place your child for adoption. Now, imagine making the same decision just one year later. All this taking place before you graduating from high school. Now just imagine connecting with your first two children after more than 30 years. What are the questions? What are those fee…
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Sharing our connection story has been truly amazing. We have had the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane all while having you all on the journey with us. But our story would be nothing without some very special people. Join us at the Firepit with our very special guest. We invite Tony and April to grab a drink or something to smoke and come…
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The search and reunion process is unique for each adoptee. Some may find it extremely difficult, emotional, and/or continuously leading to a dead end. You never know what challenges you will be faced with, thoughts or feelings you may encounter, or what steps to take next. For us, leading up to our face to face meeting was certainly a journey. One …
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Connecting to one another via Ancestry DNA was just the beginning. Follow us as we continue our journey on the road to our first meet up. In this episode we will discuss out thoughts and feelings about our face to face reunion, more about our parents, and truths that we have yet to discuss. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke A…
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How did we get here? Such a great question! So, we are two biological brothers born less than 1.5 years from one another. Shortly after birth, we were both adopted into two separate homes. We would both grow up in completely different homes, cities, situations, and knowledge of our birthing story. After more than 30 years, we found one another. Joi…
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Ep. 18: Winter Break; WV's Legislature & WV's Future; and, The Shyamalan Twist
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Aaron Hackett Troy N. Miller Ryan Laspina
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Ep. 17: Scary Movies, WV Repatriation, 9/11 Reflections, and more
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Ep. 16: Stranger Things to Do in WV, Halloween Plans - and Our First Harry Potter Reference
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With special guests, Ryan Laspina & Moises Mendoza
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Ep. 15: Summertime in WV; America's "reputation" Era ; and, a Basement Full of Pinball
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Troy Miller is Co-Host of The Firepit Pod Ixya Vega serves on Morgantown's City Council Rosemary Ketchum serves on Wheeling's City Council
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Ep. 14: Summer Plans, Inspirational Leaders, and Guess Who's Not a Mothman Fan
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Cory Roman, Martinsburg City Councilman Ixya Vega, Morgantown City Councilwoman Rosemary Ketchum, Wheeling City Councilwoman Co-hosts: Aaron Hackett & Troy Miller
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Ep. 13: Religious Freedom; Being Relentlessly West Virginian; and, Moonshining Hillbillies.
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Ep. 12: Protecting Reproductive Rights; "Radical Positivity" & Do You Know The Muppets?
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Rosemary Ketchum, City Councilwoman, Wheeling, WV Ixya Vega, City Councilwoman, Morgantown, WV
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Ep. 11: Dennis Rodman vs. Donald Trump & Mariah Carey vs. Zooey Deschanel
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Rosemary Ketchum, Wheeling City Councilwoman Ixya Vega, Morgantown City Councilwoman Cory Roman, Martinsburg City Councilman
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Ep. 10: Grassroots Media, Black Appalachia, Crypto, NFTs - and more!
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Crystal Good is the Founder of "BLACK BY GOD ~ THE WEST VIRGINIAN", an emerging storytelling organization seeking to cultivate, curate, and elevate Black voices from the Mountain State. Thaddaeus Breckenridge is an activist, podcaster and regular guest and guest host on The Firepit Pod WV
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Ep. 9: Campaign Tales: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Ben Svendsen, Summit Point, WV Aryanna Islam, Morgantown, WV Jarryd Powell, Fairmont, WV
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Ep. 8: “Governing locally, Pepperoni Rolls, and Hype Speeches”
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Rosemary Ketchum, Wheeling City Councilwoman Ixya Vega, Morgantown City Councilwoman Cory Roman, Martinsburg City Councilman
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With special guests, Ryan Laspina & Moises Mendoza
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Ep. 6: Music in the Mountains, Recovery, and Jamaican Country Roads
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Walter DeBarr, Charleston Jade Tremba, Shepherdstown Isaac Heavener, Charles Town
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Ep. 5: Weed, Support for Small Businesses, and Dream Team Dodgeball
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This week with Thaddaus Breckenridge (Beckley WV) as special guest co-host Rusty Williams, Charleston Jarryd Powell, Fairmont
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Ep. 4: Joe Manchin’s Houseboat; Axe Throwing; and Cutting Through Political BS
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Quenton King, Charleston Rhonda Rogombe. Charles Town Zachary Shrewsbury, Fayetteville
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Ep. 3: 90s Cartoons; Universal Childcare; Where's Red Ranger Now? & How to Feed WV?
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This week on the Firepit Pod, special guests: Aryanna Islam, Morgantown, WV (President, WV College Democrats) Kayla Young, South Charleston (WV State Delegate, D-Kanawha, 35) Julie Philabaum, Charles Town WV, (City Councilmember)
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Ep. 2: Seatbelts, Freedom, and What It Means To Be A West Virginian
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This week on the Firepit Pod, special guests: Shane Assadzandi, Morgantown, WV-based Community Organizer Thaddaus "Thad" Breckenridge, Beckley, WV-based Community Organizer Peshka Calloway, Parkersburg, WV-based Community Organizer
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Ep. 1: West Virginian Renewal, T. Swift, and Dinner with Dennis Rodman
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Rosemary Ketchum is a city councilwoman in Wheeling, WV. Cory Roman is a city councilman in Martinsburg, WV. Ixya Vega is a city councilwoman in Morgantown, WV. Hosted by Troy N. Miller & Aaron Hackett
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Gazette reporter Vinny Benedetto talks about his project on the history of the Switchbacks
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Air Force hires men’s basketball coach Joe Scott
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The Gazette’s Brent Briggeman shares his thoughts after Joe Scott’s introductory teleconference.
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Air Force men’s basketball coaching search
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Air Force beat writer Brent Briggeman breaks down the men’s basketball coaching search with sports editor Matt Wiley
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As we continue to expand our award-winning pro/college and high school sports coverage in Colorado, we thought it was a good idea to tell you a little bit about ourselves at The Gazette in Colorado Springs. In this episode you will here from: Paul Klee, Denver columnist Brent Briggeman, Air Force beat reporter Lindsey Smith, High school sports edit…
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