What's Next?

On this episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Nate Randolph, the founder of HÜCK Food & Spirits, Harvest Hall, and the upcoming NJ Randolph Distilling in Huntington. With a background in architecture and design, Nate personally handled much of the construction of the space, created the menu and recipes himself, and developed the spirits that will eventually be produced at Hunt...

In this episode of What’s Next, Reeves unveils the full lineup for the summer edition of 9th Street Live. The popular downtown concert series returns Friday, May 22, kicking things off with Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, setting the tone for another great summer of live music, good community vibes and unforgettable summer nights.

In this episode, Reeves talks with Rachel Catherine Allinder from the Foundry Theater about the growing arts scene in Huntington and the vision behind the city’s unique performance venue located inside City Hall. They discuss how the theater came to life, the types of events now happening there, and how it’s helping support artists, performers, and audiences across the Tri-State region. Rachel als...

If you live in Huntington, you’ve probably seen the posts. From breaking news and community debates to restaurant updates and local happenings, Alligator Jackson’s Inside Huntington has become one of the most visited Facebook pages in town — now closing in on 60,000 followers. But who is the person behind the page? In this episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with the man known as All...

On this episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Parry Casto, aka "Funkle Sam," founder of Huntington’s Funktafest and lead singer of The MFB.   What began as an idea to bring more groove-driven music to the region has grown into a signature fall tradition at Ritter Park. Now celebrating its 10th edition and a two-day event, Funktafest continues to build momentum in Huntington.   Par...

In this episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Barboursville entrepreneur Jason Beter, the creative force behind Oscar’s Breakfast, Burgers and Brews, 1861 Public House, Koerber Beer Company, and Orbit’s Record Shop. We dive into his journey as a business owner, explore what it takes to grow multiple ventures, and hear how he’s creating experiences that keep people coming back. Plu...

On the first episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with the leadership of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center to talk about the restoration of one of our region’s most iconic landmarks. The nearly 100-year-old theater has undergone a $30 million renovation, bringing new life to a historic space while preserving its character and legacy. In this conversation, we dig into the history...

What’s Next? is a podcast from Kindred Communications where host Reeves Kirtner sits down with the people making things happen in our region—in business, events, and in the community. There are so many positive things happening right now, and this show is about the people behind it: their stories, the lessons they’ve learned, and where they’re headed next.   Each episode features real, unscripted...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this special episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner sits down with Huntington’s outgoing mayor, Steve Williams, as he concludes his final term in office. Over the past s...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we’re talking about how small businesses can achieve big results with a small advertising budget. Advertising doesn’t have to be expensive—it jus...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we’re joined by Lacy Ferguson, the owner and driving force behind Twelvepole Trading Post, a local gem redefining the relationship between food a...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner sits down with Jesse Lewis, owner of Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, an industry leader in item restoration and crisis recovery. Spec...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with Dave Wiley, the General Manager of the brand-new Dave & Buster’s, to talk about the exciting grand opening, how a national b...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  This week, we explore the growing impact of tourism on local businesses with Anna Adkins, Director of Sales & Marketing for the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CV...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Holli Myers, the owner of VC Boutique, a fashion-forward staple in downtown Huntington for nearly five decades. Hol...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Dave Wertz and Bryson Cutler, vice presidents of Blenko Glass, a company that has been crafting iconic, hand-blown...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with Ashley Payne, Director of Marshall Health’s CORE Initiative (Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment). CORE is a groundbr...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode, we explore a key challenge that every business faces today - Marketing. Specifically choosing between digital marketing, traditional marketing, or a mix of both. Wit...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with the third-generation owners of Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream, Taylor Strickland Chambers and Tim Ruff, to hear the sweet story beh...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with Christian Spears, Marshall University's Director of Athletics, to explore the powerful connection between Marshall Athletics and...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner welcomes Toney Stroud, Chief Legal Officer and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Relations at Marshall U...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner sits down with Dr. Josh Baker, the president of Mountwest Community and Technical College, to explore the pivotal role Mountw...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of In Your Business, we explore a topic that’s both timeless and timely: the state of print media in the digital age. Our guest is a true veteran of the industry—Jack...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  This week we are joined by two esteemed guests from Ed Tucker Architects: Ed Tucker, the founding principal who has been a pillar in the architecture community for decades, and Phoeb...

Note: In Your Business is now What’s Next? We’ve refreshed the name, but the conversations you love are still here. These bonus episodes were originally released under In Your Business and remain part of our archive.  In this episode of "In Your Business," we welcome Melanie Hall, President and CEO of Hospice of Huntington, to discuss their strategies for building community trust and awareness. Me...