MetroNews Hotline

It’s Beer Friday on Hotline as craft beer columnist Pat Strader joins Dave Weekly to pour through what’s new across West Virginia’s brewing scene. Pat spotlights Bad Shepherd’s freshly tapped Electric Petting Zoo IPA, Corber’s whimsical Camden Clouds Hefeweizen inspired by Camden Park, and Bridge Brew Works’ upcoming Halloween Bash. They also toast to Short Story’s expansion, Weathered Ground’s pa...

Dave Weekly, Coop, Matt, and Ryan go all in for another round of Buy or Sell, weighing in on everything from creative show ideas to paranormal adventures and pizza sauce justice. The crew debates Matt’s pitch for a new MetroNews “Cold Call” concept, Ryan’s Incan beef jerky history lesson, Coop’s ghost story from Kansas, and Dave’s take on Little Caesars’ $1 sauce scandal. Equal parts sharp, funny,...

Country music icon and Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to reflect on her emotional induction into the Grand Ole Opry, a career milestone shared with close friends Trisha Yearwood, Terry Clark, and Susie Bogguss. Mattea shares heartfelt memories from the ceremony, the story behind surprising Bogguss with her own Opry invitation, and what it means to join a century-old...

Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to talk about the buzz surrounding Edgar Wright’s reboot of The Running Man — and why this update could finally capture the dystopian edge of modern reality TV. They also unpack the disappointing box office fate of Tron: Ares, Jared Leto’s polarizing role, and whether Disney’s long-running franchise has finally flatlined. The conversation wrap...

Tony Caridi joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down what West Virginia needs to do to upset UCF — from finding rhythm on offense to winning the special teams battle. The veteran broadcaster also weighs in on the mounting pressures of college coaching, Pitt’s stadium controversy, WVU’s unique baseball schedule stop in Hagerstown, and the shifting Big 12 TV landscape as networks like Peacock and...

CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to unpack the latest tech headlines — from Netflix’s surprising new partnership with Spotify to Meta’s renewed push for safer teen experiences on Instagram. They also explore Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT for personalized shopping, Meta’s revival of Facebook job listings, and the growing concern over AI “relationships” among teens. A fast-pac...

Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekly from Los Angeles to reflect on the passing of Diane Keaton and her remarkable five-decade career on stage and screen. The two also unpack Apple TV’s quiet rebrand, Taylor Swift’s ever-expanding Eras Tour empire, and Mattel’s ambitious slate of toy-based films — from Barney to Magic 8 Ball — that could test the limits of Hollywood’s nostal...

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to weigh in on disappearing grocery meat counters and what that says about changing food culture. The James Beard–nominated chef shares practical advice on cleaning cast iron, the right price for a meat thermometer, and why McDonald’s ditched all-day breakfast. The two also swap stories about copycat recipes, potato perfection, and the fading craft of t...