Leigh Koonce

Tea with Leigh

Arts EN ↓ 11 episodes

Join writer, political candidate, and raconteur Leigh for a podcast filled with interesting people talking about the interesting things they do. Guests will include political candidates, writers, creators, and other fascinating folks. Leigh and guests will be trading stories, drinking (and dishing) tea, and issuing a call to action each week. Dust off your tea pot, settle into your favorite chair, and get your cat (or capybara) on your lap while you listen!

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Leigh Koonce

Episodes

Episode 7: Josh Oster (Pt. 1) 21.06.2026 58:33

Join Leigh as he welcomes musician, poet, and teacher Josh Oster to the podcast. Discussion topics range from teaching public school to favorite movies, to kitties!

Nate Hartman (Pt. 2) 13.06.2026 1:00:49

Join Leigh and Charles Town Councilman Nate Hartman for the second part of their conversation. Not only is story time included, but also talk about small town economics, Leigh's Mom's friend who he thought was Indira Gandhi, and more!

Episode 5 : Nate Hartman (Pt. 1) 08.06.2026 1:00:50

Join Leigh and Charles Town Councilmember Nate Hartman for tea, a chat about topics ranging from religion to small business to the perfect weather, and amazing trivia questions about every millennial's favorite television show, The OC. Stay tuned for Part 2!

Forgotten Voices of WV Minnie Buckingham Harper 04.06.2026 23:15

This episode focuses on former West Virginia State Delegate Minnie Buckingham Harper, the first African American woman to sit in any state legislature. Learn about her life in Keystone, WV, how her husband paved the way for her to serve, and what holding this distinction meant for future elected officials.

Forgotten Voices of WV John Peale Bishop 19.05.2026 26:24

Join Leigh for a special podcast in a limited series called Forgotten Voices of West Virginia. This episode focuses on poet, novelist, translator, essayist, and literary giant John Peale Bishop. Learn about the time he brought F. Scott Fitzgerald to Charles Town, his prolific out put of poetry, the shocking novel he wrote which remained off the shelves of the local library, and his place in the Ne...

Episode 4 (Pt. 2) with Stephan Viau 14.05.2026 44:52

Join Stephan and Leigh for the continuation of their conversation from last week. Stephan reads from his new book and Leigh talks escape slides, being a vegan for a few weeks, and the time students got locked in a classroom during an exam...on Halloween! Brew some tea, get a plushie, and enjoy!

Episode 3 (Pt. 1) with Stephan Viau 07.05.2026 59:44

Join Leigh for a special two-part episode featuring poet, essayist, book reviewer, teacher, and translator Stephan Viau! Leigh and Stephan will discuss favorite books, old times at Shepherd University, and much more. Plus, Stephan will read from his forthcoming poetry collection. Note: Due to a technical difficulty, part one ended abruptly. Apologies for that. Stay tuned for part two in the coming...

Episode 2 with Austin Huff 06.05.2026 59:17

Join Leigh as he speaks with Austin Huff, owner of Earth Grounds Landscaping and founder of the Earth Grounds Street Fest. Leigh and Austin discuss favorite area restaurants, youth owned business, tea, and of course, their best stories.

Episode 1 with Jackson Howe 23.04.2026 53:39

Join Leigh and guest Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, as they discuss youth in politics, space, sweet tea, TikTok, and much more!

Trailer for Episode 1 with Jackson Howe 14.04.2026 0:54

A preview for the episode when Leigh is joined by Jackson Howe, candidate for the WV House of Delegates, District 70.

Tea with Leigh Trailer 10.04.2026 0:33

Episode one is dropping soon! In the meantime, get a feel for the podcast with our trailer!