Sharing the Mic

David Phillips chats with Cela Burge , judge for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for Accomack and Northampton counties. Judge Burge has made a definite difference for those of us who live on the Eastern Shore. Since migrating to the Shore from West Virginia in 1998, she has been Town Manager for Cape Charles, a law student, a practicing attorney in private practice, the County Attorney f...

Anna Vita Lee and Dr. Bernard L. Herman are our guests in this episode. Anna and her husband, David, founded and operate the Barrier Islands Salt Co. Bernie is known as the host of the popular Barrier Island Center video production “Conversations in the Kitchen” as well as his many books, among which is A South You Never Ate : Savoring Flavors and Stories from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We wil...

This episode’s guests are tidewater musicians, Richard David Spano and Jim Bulleit . Richard has worked on music productions at the Barrier Islands Center and The Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles. Jim and Richard have teamed up to produce a new CD and streaming album called In the Shadow of Cupid’s Arrow . They will appear on Paul Shugrue’s Out of the Box Sandler Center’s show on February 2...

Since her retirement and moving permanently to the Eastern Shore, Lee Jordan-Anders has been the gift that keeps giving! You will enjoy hearing about her robust career and her life view of being an artist.

New episode December 1st! Honorable Croxton Gordon is a retired Judge for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court in Accomack and Northampton County. Before becoming a judge, he had a successful law practice on the Eastern Shore. Croxton's many talents and passions include playing the bass and woodworking. He plays a bass that he built as a member of the Orchestra of the Eastern...

Tevya Williams Griffin was born in a quaint close-knit community on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. In 2009 she was riding with her grandmother, Annette Williams, and noticed a building she had probably passed a hundred times in her lifetime.  Learning that the building served as a school for African American children during segregation in Cape Charles, she contacted alumni and town leaders to discuss h...

Our guest for this episode of Sharing the Mic is Dr. Paul Sanho Kim , an associate professor at Old Dominion University. He directs the ODU Symphony Orchestra, teaches conducting and violin, and coordinates the strings area. He is the music director of the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore and the symphony orchestra conductor of the Czech Music Camp for Youth. Kim led performances with the Virginia S...

Curtis Badger grew up on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, majored in English at Salisbury State University, and spent four years in the US Air Force as a photojournalist. When his enlistment was completed, he returned to the Eastern Shore and began a career photographing and writing about his native coast. His books include Salt Tide - Cycles and Currents of Life Along the Coast, Bellevue Farm: Exploring...

Curtis Badger grew up on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, majored in English at Salisbury State University, and spent four years in the US Air Force as a photojournalist. When his enlistment was completed, he returned to the Eastern Shore and began a career photographing and writing about his native coast. His books include Salt Tide - Cycles and Currents of Life Along the Coast, Bellevue Farm: Exploring...

Visitors to the Barrier Islands Center will feel Miriam’s presence throughout the campus, as she has contributed to the visitor experience in many ways. There are her murals, floorcloths, papier-mâché food in one of the exhibits, and the exhibits themselves, which are thoroughly researched to give the viewer that “I’m in the moment” experience. 

Dr. McCoy is a part-time Cape Charles resident and a building construction professor at Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His specialty is in research into affordable housing and new building technology. We discuss, among other things, printed house construction.

Thelma Peterson is an accomplished watercolorist whose works are in galleries, restaurants, and public places up and down the Shore. She is also a composer, singer, and songwriter who, along with her daughter, Erica, provide entertainment for Shore folks on a fairly regular basis. Thelma and David will discuss her integral part in founding and building the Barrier Islands Center and her new music...

For the past 12 years, Jim Spione has worked with the Barrier Islands Center to produce revealing and enlightening documentaries about the Barrier Islands of Virginia and life on the Eastern Shore.  Jim and David discuss how these films came to be and the evolution of the messages each one has.

A. Thomas (Tom) Young grew up in Wachapreague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and went on to head the Goddard Space Flight Center and Martin Marietta Electronics and Missiles Group. He speaks about his life and his hopes. To better appreciate his contributions, we offer a playlist of videos (link below) about the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAo7...

George McMath,   a native and life-long resident of the Eastern Shore, has had a distinguished career as a newspaper owner and publisher, delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates, author of several books, and a top fundraiser for many charitable organizations.  We will discuss life on the Shore in days gone by and some highlights of his life.

Dr. Lloyd Newberry , a frequent visitor to the Shore and author of the book Wings of Wonder: The Remarkable Story of the Cobb Family and the Priceless Decoys They Created on Their Island Paradise . For four decades, Dr. Newberry has been writing hunting and fishing stories chronicling his many adventures in 67 countries and provinces.  Dr. Newberry discusses the Cobb family and the fascinating his...

This is a very special edition of Sharing the Mic with David Phillips. In cooperation with The WHRO Voice and WHRO Public Media, we are bringing you a production of the radio drama, Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL by The WHRO Voice Players, featuring David Phillips as Ebenezer Scrooge. From Christmas Eve through the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) you will be able to enjoy this classic and be...

Andrew Barbour is a former travel editor and transplant to the Eastern Shore and has written three children’s books for the Barrier Islands Center.  Andrew and David will discuss his background, how he came to write these books, and much more.  

Bert Schmidt has been a leader in public media for over 28 years.  His face is a familiar one to those who have watched public television because of his frequent appearances during fund drive season. Bert has passionately sought ways to support local communities through programming and educational services in his 14 years as president and CEO of WHRO Public Media.  

This is our neighbor, Admiral Joseph W. Prueher, since retirement as a 4-Star Admiral in the United States Navy and as the United States Ambassador to China.  He lives in Virginia Beach and spends time on his Eastern Shore Farm.  Admiral Prueher will talk about his time in the Navy and as Ambassador.  His insights are captivating.

Margaret Upshur is a descendent of an old Eastern Shore family, and she and guest host, Max Patten, talk about her work in environmental activism.  Margaret was the first BIC intern - the position which Max now occupies.

Mike Noseworthy is a stellar volunteer at the Barrier Islands Center who retired to the Eastern Shore of Virginia from New York City where he was on the engineering staff of NBC News.  His expertise makes possible the BIC’s series “Conversations in the Kitchen.”

Max Patten is a rising 4th-year student at the University of Virginia and he was a summer intern at the Barrier Islands Center assisting with this podcast, as well as “Conversations in the Kitchen” and filming of the latest Jim Spione BIC documentary.