ICON Media

ICONic Talk

Society EN ↓ 184 episodes

Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

Author

ICON Media

Category

Society

Podcast website

iconictalk.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

108. Are You Ready for Some Football? 24.08.2023

Mark has local football expert, Josh Kirby, in the studio to chat about the upcoming season of our local high school football teams, giving run downs of each team along with some predictions.

107. The Opinion of an Appraiser 17.08.2023

Mark chats with local appraiser, William Orth, to get his take on the status of how the real estate market is in our local region.

106. Your Digital Security 10.08.2023

Mark chats with the owner of True North Group, Tom Stamulis, as he shares practical tips to protect yourself and your business from cyberspace criminals.

105. Characteristics of a Top Realtor 03.08.2023

Mark welcomes back Megan into the co-host seat as they chat about ideal ways to “interview” a realtor to ensure they are a good match and will get the job done for you!

104. Making the Most out of Your Move 27.07.2023

Jon Eye from Mover Dudes shares tips on how to best coordinate a large move from one house to another, while Madison shares an announcement of a move herself. 

103. Summer Market ‘23 20.07.2023

Mark and Madison find the positives in the stats for the 2023 year so far as they give their take on our current real estate summer market.

102. The West Oaks Story 13.07.2023

Mark and Madison chat with West Oaks Farm & Market family member, Levi Snapp, who shares the story and the vision behind the creation of the marketplace as we know it today.

101. In Case You Missed It… 06.07.2023

Listen to a conversation that Mark had over 18 months ago with local attorneys, Doug McCarthy and Matthew Akers, as they unpack all of the behind-the-scenes details that goes into a real estate closing - plus get fresh upcoming local event promotions for this coming weekend of July 8-9.

100. 100th Episode! 29.06.2023

Mark and Madison reminisce about the first 100 episodes of ICONic Talk and also answer questions from the listening audience.

99. Providing Added Value to Your Customers 22.06.2023

Mark and Madison chat with Operations Manager of National Settlement Services, Zach Hoopes, as he breaks downs ideas of how to go above and beyond providing value to customers in order to grow business, specifically with a quality social media presence.

98. Seize the Day! 15.06.2023

Mark shares his thoughts on the value of living every day like it’s your last…and reminds us all to embrace Father’s Day this coming weekend.

97. Life as a Real Estate Broker 08.06.2023

Guest co-host, Madison Kilmer, asks Mark questions about what it means to be a real estate broker and how a broker can help shape the success of agents.

96. The Rental Market 01.06.2023

Mark chats with guest co-host, Madison Kilmer, to discuss the current state of the rental market in the Winchester area, along with what to expect as both a landlord and a tenant.

95. Managing Your Septic 25.05.2023

Mark chats with the owner of Onsite Wastewater Service Co, Matt Ferrell, who unpacks all you need to know about septic systems and what to look for in a septic inspection.

94. Graduation Season 18.05.2023

Mark and Megan discuss the graduation scene around the local Winchester area and reminisce on graduations and high school stories of the past.

93. The “Orange” Zone 11.05.2023

Mark and Megan chat with Jennifer Barlow (Studio Manager) and Tabby Roach (Head Coach) from Orangetheory Fitness to share how they are using science-based exercise programming to assist the health of people in our Winchester community.

92. The “411” on The Bloom 04.05.2023

Mark and Megan recount their own personal experiences of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival over the years along with passing on tips on how to best navigate the activities this weekend.

91. The Biggest Week of the Year 27.04.2023

Mark gives a full breakdown of the next 10 days ahead - Winchester’s very own Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, summarizing the many events and the impact on the real estate market. 

90. Your Concierge Driver 20.04.2023

Learn how you can get around the Shenandoah Valley (and beyond) in style with your personal driving service, Shenandoah Shores Management Group, and the owner, Dederick Brooks, as he shares with Mark and Megan the benefits of the chauffeur service that he provides.

89. The Dirt on the Spring Market 13.04.2023

Do you want to know what the real estate market looks like right now? Listen to Mark and Megan give their perspectives on our current market update for Winchester in this moment!

88. Art and the Church 06.04.2023

Mark and Megan have a chat about how sacred art has shaped our current culture within the church with Rose Lauck, a Production Manager and Creative Design staff member of Fellowship Bible Church, as a way to help us prepare for Easter weekend.

87. All About Apples 30.03.2023

Mark and Megan have a chat with the Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Brad Veach, as he shares all kinds of behind-the-scenes information about the festival along with the history and purpose of the special season in Winchester.

86. The Voice of Winchester 23.03.2023

Mark and Megan have the privilege of chatting with Winchester radio legend, Barry Lee, as they dive into the journey of his career, his philanthropy, and his passion for our local community!

85. Protection for Your Family 16.03.2023

Mark gets a chance to chat with an Equis Financial and Retirement specialist, Kathleen Sheetz, to learn about the benefits of investing in life insurance for your family. 

84. The Beauty of Design 09.03.2023

Local interior designer, Ruth Truman, shares her expertise about the current design trends, tips for home owners, and ways on how you can help her give back to our community through her non-profit partnership with “Savvy Giving by Design”.

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