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Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Visit a Goodwill near you for Tax Free Weekend (Aug 7-9) and National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/ The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening July 22nd Join the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the spe...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening . Join the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the date, location, and special NASCAR guest: https://verahouse.myflodesk.com/rva-ppc Join us at Carytown Run Club every other Saturday at 9AM, info here: ht...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Richmond Raceway, NASCAR history, Marshall Reservoir, Doug, Hell Block, Forest Hill Park, local infrastructure, and some of the strangest stories hidden throughout the city. We start with a behind-the-scenes look at Richmond Raceway, racing culture, and Ri...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Follow Myke: https://instagram.com/mykemetzger Learn more: https://mykemetzger.com Get the "Credibility Method": https://amzn.to/43xkYMV Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Myke Metzger through Vera House — the conversations, the stories, the opinions, the occasional rant, and the perspective he brings to the table eac...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Follow Perri: instagram.com/planetperri instagram.com/massfxmusic Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com Hire Perri: https://www.perriyoung.com Learn more about MassFX: https://massfxmusic.com Over the last year, many of you have gotten to know Perri through the Vera House Podcast — the conversations, the humor, the production...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Join Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM  Instagram: @carytownrunclub A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and meeting good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com --- In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including free...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Join us at Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM, info here: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/carytownrunclub⁠ A free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and getting outside with good people in Richmond. Vera Creative Club Merch: ⁠https://veraclub.myshopify.com⁠   In this episode of Vera House Unscripted,...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics including the Briley Brothers, surveillance cameras, local shopping culture, Richmond history, public infrastructure, and some of the city’s strangest stories and traditions. We start with Richmond being...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com/ Shop Blackbyrd Goods: https://blackbyrdgoods.com In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including strange Virginia laws, government transparency, surveillance concerns, Carytown, and the growing tension between Richmond’s charm and its dysfunction...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Vera Creative Club Merch: https://veraclub.myshopify.com/ In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including city growth, driving culture, government transparency, and local events. We start with how quickly Richmond is growing and how that’s showing up in everyday life, especially on the roads with more t...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Learn more and book a session: https://pyresauna.com Use code VERAHOUSE for 15% off Follow Pyre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyre_sauna In this episode, we sit down with Julien Robert and Wes McLaughlin, founders of Pyre Sauna — a new social wellness concept in Richmond, Virginia built around wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, and intent...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here For Earth Day we want to share a reminder that a lot of what we own still has value — and small decisions like donating or shopping secondhand can have a real impact on our local Richmond community. Learn more about Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia: https://goodwillvirginia.org Visit your local Goodwill location: https://goodwillvirgini...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here RSVP for Richmond's Rest Fest: https://www.rvarestfest.com In today's episode we’re joined by Rick Plautz and Lindsay Hess, the team behind Rest Fest—a Richmond-based wellness festival bringing together yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and recovery-focused experiences into one open, community-driven environment. We talk through what R...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is RVA’s favorite spring tradition! Since 2000, people from around the Richmond region and beyond have gathered to share in the journey of crossing the 10k finish line, sign up now : https://www.sportsbackers.org/event/ukrops-monument-avenue-10k Learn more about Sports Backers:  https://www.sp...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here This episode of Vera House is brought to you by SoBar Speakeasy: 814 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 (inside Alchemy Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/sober.speakeasy If you’ve ever wanted somewhere to go at night in Richmond that doesn’t just completely revolve around alcohol and getting drunk, this is the place. More than ever, we need spaces l...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948 Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948 Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top, and an invite to hang out the morning of the race for coffee and bagels before we hit Monument Ave together...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here This episode is sponsored by Chester Cannabis Co. Use code " VERA " for 15% off your purchase: https://chestercanna.co Chester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the foundation of premium THC edibles crafted with care, delivering quality and consistency in every bite, from seed to succes...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co youtube.com/@verahousepod verahouse.co Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young: instagram.com/mykemetzger instagram.com/planetperri In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics, beginning with seasonal shifts, Lunar New Year traditions, and Daylight Saving...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we cover a wide range of Richmond topics, starting with local identity and nostalgia around the Richmond Flying Squirrels and how city branding shifts over time. We talk about what those changes represent and how people react when familiar symbols evolve. The conversation then moves into a deeper discus...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we explore the origins of Valentine’s Day and how ancient Roman festivals like Lupercalia continue to shape modern traditions. We talk through the historical roots of Saint Valentine, Friday the 13th superstition, and how belief systems evolve over time. From there, the conversation shifts into Richmond...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://verahouse.buzzsprout.com Follow us: https://instagram.com/verahouse.co In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through what it was like navigating Richmond during the Winter Ice Storm Fern and how the city responded when weather exposes gaps in infrastructure and planning. We discuss the ice sto...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here 10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:  https://verahouse.co/point5⁠ Attend the January 31st Event:  https://celestefarms.com/product/point-5-field-spread-3/ Follow the movement: instagram.com/verahouse.co youtube.com/@verahousepod verahouse.co In this episode of Vera House Unscripted , we sit down with Aspen DeRosa , a Richmond-bas...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here 10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:  https://verahouse.co/point5⁠ Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://verahouse.buzzsprout.com/follow Follow us: https://instagram.com/verahouse.co In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we talk through how people move through Richmond — physically, socially, and culturally — and how the cit...

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here 10% OFF your next purchase at Point 5 in Carytown:  https://verahouse.co/point5⁠ Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://verahouse.buzzsprout.com Follow us: https://instagram.com/verahouse.co Get tickets + learn more about Butcher Brown: https://butcherbrown.com/ Follow the band: https://www.instagram.com/butcherbrown/ https://www.youtube.com/c...