The River 95.3

There is lots on the line this Friday (11-6) in High School Football, including The River Rivalry trophy, district titles, and undefeated seasons. The Dogs take a look ahead to the final week of the regular season, and peek back at some big wins in Week 10, plus our Player of the Week, and Power […]

 We’ll update the drought situation in Virginia, we’ll get some early forecasts for this winter, we’ll talk about a strange hurricane season and we’ll ask the question: are sunflowers sun worshippers?

It’s the penultimate weekend of the regular season, and playoff spots are on the line as the Dogs look ahead to a huge week 10 in high school football, and take a look back at a week 9 that featured a gritty performance by Clarke County against the Champs from Strasburg, and big wins from […]

If the season ended today, many of our area high school football teams would be playing in the VHSL playoffs, but there is still much work to be done. There were some lopsided scores in Week 8, and the Dogs look back at those, and look to a huge Week 9. Plus, our Power Five, […]

Week 7 featured some big numbers around the area, and the Dogs are barking about it, and looking ahead to Week 8, as teams head down the home stretch. Plus, the weekly Power Five, and Player of the Week! Enjoy the games this Friday and be true to your school!

It is that time of year again, time for a Halloween story. The leaves are beginning to change, and nighttime is creeping in earlier and earlier. This is a tale of things that go ‘bump’ in the Appalachian night. Halloween Treasure Hunt!  

The Dogs take a look back at an interesting Week 6 in area high school football, and look ahead to a crucial Week 7. Plus, the ever-changing Power Five and our Player of the Week!

We’ll discuss an improving drought situation in the Mid-Atlantic region, we’ll talk about persimmons and winter weather, you find out what’s going on with our so-called hurricane season and we’ll come close to answering the question Was this past summer the hottest on record.

It’s now October, when the leaves start changing color, the air gets a little cooler, and it’s “go-time” for our area teams. The Dogs look back on Week 5, look to Week 6, plus the Power Five and our Player of the Week! Oh, and kudos to the community effort to send one of our […]

Week 4 in area high school football featured hard-fought wins from Strasburg and Sherando, Millbrook’s first win in 8 games, an offensive show from Handley & Skyline, and a heartbreaking loss for Clarke County. The Dogs break it down for you, and look ahead to Week 5. PLUS, our Player of the Game, and The […]

The R-Dog and Nick Ciattei join up again to preview the Presidents Cup golf event at the iconic Medinah Country Club. Will the Americans continue their dominance, or will the International squad shock the world? Brought to you by Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club. Play The Shadows this Fall! Visit them at https://blueridgeshadows.com    

“Identity” is the common thread that runs through this week’s podcast, as the Dogs recap Week 3 and look ahead to Week 4 (already?). Plus, our Player of the Week, and Power Five–who is number one? Enjoy the games, and “be true to your school!”  

The Dogs look back at Week 2 in High School Football and preview this weekend’s action. Plus, The Power Five, and Player Of The Week honors! Get to a game this Thursday or Friday, and “be true to your school!”

 We’ll discuss the on-going drought situation in the mid-Atlantic states…we’ll explain the term Quakenado, we’ll try to save some money in summer driving, and we’ll explain the origin of the term Rain Check.

The Dogs look back at an exciting Week 1 in area High School football and look ahead to Week 2. Plus our first Player of the Week and an updated Power Five! Lots of Thursday games this week due to the Labor Holiday, so check those schedules and “be true to your school!”

It’s that time of year! The Sports Dogs Podcast becomes the Sports Dogs High School Football Podcast, where we preview the Week 1 matchups and unveil our first Power Five of the season! Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC! Add some curb appeal by visiting https://energywindowsllc.com

The Dogs continue their ramp-up to the high school football season by previewing our Bull Run teams: Central, Clarke County, and Strasburg. PLUS, a special interview with author Ryan Sonner, who wrote the book “Until It Was Ours,” about the Rams’ 2025 State Championship. Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC, where Dave can add […]

In Part 2 of our High School Football “Road To Week 1” ramp-up to the 2026 season, The Dogs feature previews of the Winchester & Frederick County teams, including interviews with the coaches. Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC, where Dave can give your home some efficiency AND curb appeal! Visit https://energywindowsllc.com

With the high school football season just weeks away, The Sports Dogs will be highlighting our area teams in the next few podcasts, starting with previews of Warren County and Skyline. The Duke interviewed Warren County AD Matt Waddas to discuss the football team and the other fall sports at WCHS and then headed over […]

William Henry Harrison – Though he represents Ohio in many history books, Harrison was born at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia. He holds the unfortunate record for the shortest presidency, dying just 31 days after his inauguration. John Tyler was Harrison’s Vice President and the first to ascend to the presidency due to the death of […]

We’ll discuss a possible break in Virginia’s drought cycle, we’ll get an update on our quiet hurricane season, we’ll talk about pyrocumulonimbus clouds and why we’re starting to hear more about them, we’ll see how corn-sweat can affect the weather. That and more coming up on Weatherwise!

The Dogs are back together and as we get into the “Dog Days” of August and are barking baseball and Commanders. Brought to you by Energy Windows, LLC. Let Dave add some curb appeal, AND save you money on those energy bills! Visit them at https://energywindowsllc.com

With the Duke taking some deserved time off, the R-Dog is joined by honorary “Dog” Cal Coolidge, who has visited numerous legendary ballparks over the years. We’ll take an “audio” tour with Cal, brought to you by Energy Windows, LLC, where Dave can give your home some curb appeal, and help you reduce those energy […]

As we do during golf’s majors…we preview The 154th Open Championship with Nick Ciattei of Mid Atlantic Golf Getaways. We’ll break down the Royal Birkdale course, look at who’s hot and who’s not going into the Open, and our legendary (but never accurate) picks! Brought to you by Blue Ridge Shadows, the resort course in […]

The Duke flies solo this week and previews the upcoming Little League 10-Under State Tournament with his friends Bo & Nick! Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC. Boost the curb appeal of your home by visiting http://energywindowsllc.com or call 540-671-9243 TODAY!