MetroNews Hotline

In this raucous roundtable edition of Buy Sell, Dave, Coop, Ryan, and Matt fire up the mics for a fast-paced ride through immersive vacation games inspired by The Game, Johnny Rotten’s very public band breakup, the hype behind MLB's torpedo bats, and whether a new James Bond game should let you choose your 007. Each topic spins into tangents both hilarious and oddly insightful—from fake abductions...

Grammy-winning artist and Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to share a heartwarming and hilarious backstage tale from her first road gig with Bobby Goldsboro — complete with World Series scores, Johnny Bench’s restaurant, and a polyester Reds jersey. They also preview upcoming Mountain Stage performances featuring Livingston Taylor, Al Stewart, Sweet Honey in the Rock,...

Kristyn Burtt returns to Hotline for a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in entertainment. She and Dave Weekley break down Disney’s massive flop with Snow White, examine the backstage controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen’s SNL appearance, and preview season two of The Man in the Inside with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. Plus: White Lotus heat, celebrity co-hosts on NBC’s Today Show, and w...

In this flavorful edition of Hotline with Dave Weekley, Charleston’s own Chef Paul Smith drops by the new studio for a lively chat about spring food trends, ramp season, and the perfect onion ring batter. Paul shares pro tips on wild mushrooms, offers thoughts on pink chicken safety, and even weighs in on using squirrel as a chicken wing alternative. Plus, listeners answer the hilarious Hotline Qu...

On this edition of Beer Friday, Dave and Pat Strader sip through a flavorful flight of WV craft brews and creative events. They explore Weathered Ground’s banana-forward “Dark Side of Bliss,” Abolitionist’s rare spring coffee Märzen, and a peachy fan-favorite from The Peddler. Plus, Pat tackles whether AI has a place in craft brewing and teases a decadent beer dinner with ramps, morels, and scallo...

In this lively edition of Buy or Sell, Dave, Coop, and Matt Guitar Murphy take on the week's wildest and weirdest headlines. Will Kermit the Frog's University of Maryland commencement speech become the most talked-about graduation moment of the year? Is T-Mobile’s MLB TV bundle the best deal in mobile? And how do we feel about AI taking over our drive-thru orders at Taco Bell? From music legends a...

In this fun and opinionated edition of “Buy or Sell,” Dave, Coop, Ryan, and Matt "Guitar Murphy" tackle everything from the agony of moving (and who actually wants to help), to the bizarre reality of Shaquille O’Neal-shaped gummies. The panel weighs in on whether candy should resemble real people, if “Coyote vs. Acme” was worth saving, and whether attending concerts and sports events in the Metave...

Kristyn Burtt joins Hotline with Dave Weekley to discuss the latest in Hollywood, from the rise of two-minute micro-dramas redefining TV storytelling to the controversy surrounding Disney's Snow White remake. She also covers the Netflix thriller Adolescence, its bold one-shot filming style, and why it's making waves. Plus, big hosting news: Conan O’Brien and Nikki Glaser are set to take over the O...

On this episode of Hotline with Dave Weekley, Chef Paul Smith dives into St. Patrick’s Day food traditions, giving his take on corned beef, cabbage, and the divisive green beer. He also shares behind-the-scenes details about nearly competing on Beat Bobby Flay, revealing how he went through multiple interviews and had his dish prepped before the opportunity fizzled out. Listener questions lead to...