Andrew McCoy

David Phillips

Dr. McCoy is a part-time Cape Charles resident and a building construction professor at Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His specialty is in research into affordable housing and new building technology. We discuss, among other things, printed house construction.

Dr. McCoy is a part-time Cape Charles resident and a building construction professor at Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His specialty is in research into affordable housing and new building technology. We discuss, among other things, printed house construction.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Dr. Andrew McCoy

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and BIC Executive Director Sally Dickinson

Thelma Peterson is an accomplished watercolorist whose works are in galleries, restaurants, and public places up and down the Shore. She is also a composer, singer, and songwriter who, along with her daughter, Erica, provide entertainment for Shore folks on a fairly regular basis. Thelma and David will discuss her integral part in founding and building the Barrier Islands Center and her new music CD, Of Salt and Sound.

Thelma Peterson is an accomplished watercolorist whose works are in galleries, restaurants, and public places up and down the Shore. She is also a composer, singer, and songwriter who, along with her daughter, Erica, provide entertainment for Shore folks on a fairly regular basis. Thelma and David will discuss her integral part in founding and building the Barrier Islands Center and her new music CD, Of Salt and Sound.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Thelma Peterson

For the past 12 years, Jim Spione has worked with the Barrier Islands Center to produce revealing and enlightening documentaries about the Barrier Islands of Virginia and life on the Eastern Shore.  Jim and David discuss how these films came to be and the evolution of the messages each one has.

For the past 12 years, Jim Spione has worked with the Barrier Islands Center to produce revealing and enlightening documentaries about the Barrier Islands of Virginia and life on the Eastern Shore.  Jim and David discuss how these films came to be and the evolution of the messages each one has.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest director/filmmaker Jim Spione

Thomas Young

A. Thomas (Tom) Young grew up in Wachapreague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and went on to head the Goddard Space Flight Center and Martin Marietta Electronics and Missiles Group. He speaks about his life and his hopes. To better appreciate his contributions, we offer a playlist of videos (link below) about the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAo78A_9-7SYgTvbNIBZmbRzUtrtDW3SY 

A. Thomas (Tom) Young grew up in Wachapreague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and went on to head the Goddard Space Flight Center and Martin Marietta Electronics and Missiles Group. He speaks about his life and his hopes. To better appreciate his contributions, we offer a playlist of videos (link below) about the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLAo78A_9-7SYgTvbNIBZmbRzUtrtDW3SY&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C1941090d5f004e9df21b08d9ee6c1820%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637802970287750573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=TZLdC4Y8VjO9Tm0JogYK7JnZuRSw7Od5KDKW8IOE%2FfY%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAo78A_9-7SYgTvbNIBZmbRzUtrtDW3SY </a>

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest A. Thomas Young

George McMath,  a native and life-long resident of the Eastern Shore, has had a distinguished career as a newspaper owner and publisher, delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates, author of several books, and a top fundraiser for many charitable organizations.  We will discuss life on the Shore in days gone by and some highlights of his life.

George McMath,  a native and life-long resident of the Eastern Shore, has had a distinguished career as a newspaper owner and publisher, delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates, author of several books, and a top fundraiser for many charitable organizations.  We will discuss life on the Shore in days gone by and some highlights of his life.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest George McMath

Dr. Lloyd Newberry, a frequent visitor to the Shore and author of the book Wings of Wonder: The Remarkable Story of the Cobb Family and the Priceless Decoys They Created on Their Island Paradise. For four decades, Dr. Newberry has been writing hunting and fishing stories chronicling his many adventures in 67 countries and provinces.  Dr. Newberry discusses the Cobb family and the fascinating history of Cobb Island.

Dr. Lloyd Newberry, a frequent visitor to the Shore and author of the book Wings of Wonder: The Remarkable Story of the Cobb Family and the Priceless Decoys They Created on Their Island Paradise. For four decades, Dr. Newberry has been writing hunting and fishing stories chronicling his many adventures in 67 countries and provinces.  Dr. Newberry discusses the Cobb family and the fascinating history of Cobb Island.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Dr. Lloyd Newberry

This is a very special edition of Sharing the Mic with David Phillips. In cooperation with The WHRO Voice and WHRO Public Media, we are bringing you a production of the radio drama, Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL by The WHRO Voice Players, featuring David Phillips as Ebenezer Scrooge. From Christmas Eve through the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) you will be able to enjoy this classic and beloved holiday tale. From the Barrier Island’s Center to you . . . Merry Christmas and ENJOY!

This is a very special edition of Sharing the Mic with David Phillips. In cooperation with The WHRO Voice and WHRO Public Media, we are bringing you a production of the radio drama, Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL by The WHRO Voice Players, featuring David Phillips as Ebenezer Scrooge. From Christmas Eve through the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) you will be able to enjoy this classic and beloved holiday tale. From the Barrier Island’s Center to you . . . Merry Christmas and ENJOY!

A Christmas Carol by The WHRO Voice Players

Andrew Barbour is a former travel editor and transplant to the Eastern Shore and has written three children’s books for the Barrier Islands Center.  Andrew and David will discuss his background, how he came to write these books, and much more.  

Andrew Barbour is a former travel editor and transplant to the Eastern Shore and has written three children’s books for the Barrier Islands Center.  Andrew and David will discuss his background, how he came to write these books, and much more.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Andrew Barbour

Bert Schmidt has been a leader in public media for over 28 years.  His face is a familiar one to those who have watched public television because of his frequent appearances during fund drive season. Bert has passionately sought ways to support local communities through programming and educational services in his 14 years as president and CEO of WHRO Public Media.  

Bert Schmidt has been a leader in public media for over 28 years.  His face is a familiar one to those who have watched public television because of his frequent appearances during fund drive season. Bert has passionately sought ways to support local communities through programming and educational services in his 14 years as president and CEO of WHRO Public Media.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Bert Schmidt

The Barrier Islands Center presents Sharing the Mic with host David Phillips.

This is our neighbor, Admiral Joseph W. Prueher, since retirement as a 4-Star Admiral in the United States Navy and as the United States Ambassador to China.  He lives in Virginia Beach and spends time on his Eastern Shore Farm.  Admiral Prueher will talk about his time in the Navy and as Ambassador.  His insights are captivating.

This is our neighbor, Admiral Joseph W. Prueher, since retirement as a 4-Star Admiral in the United States Navy and as the United States Ambassador to China.  He lives in Virginia Beach and spends time on his Eastern Shore Farm.  Admiral Prueher will talk about his time in the Navy and as Ambassador.  His insights are captivating.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Admiral Joseph W. Prueher

Margaret Upshur is a descendent of an old Eastern Shore family, and she and guest host, Max Patten, talk about her work in environmental activism.  Margaret was the first BIC intern - the position which Max now occupies.

Margaret Upshur is a descendent of an old Eastern Shore family, and she and guest host, Max Patten, talk about her work in environmental activism.  Margaret was the first BIC intern - the position which Max now occupies.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Margaret Upshur

Mike Noseworthy is a stellar volunteer at the Barrier Islands Center who retired to the Eastern Shore of Virginia from New York City where he was on the engineering staff of NBC News.  His expertise makes possible the BIC’s series “Conversations in the Kitchen.”

Mike Noseworthy is a stellar volunteer at the Barrier Islands Center who retired to the Eastern Shore of Virginia from New York City where he was on the engineering staff of NBC News.  His expertise makes possible the BIC’s series “Conversations in the Kitchen.”

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Mike Noseworthy

Max Patten is a rising 4th-year student at the University of Virginia and he was a summer intern at the Barrier Islands Center assisting with this podcast, as well as “Conversations in the Kitchen” and filming of the latest Jim Spione BIC documentary.

Max Patten is a rising 4th-year student at the University of Virginia and he was a summer intern at the Barrier Islands Center assisting with this podcast, as well as “Conversations in the Kitchen” and filming of the latest Jim Spione BIC documentary.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Max Patten

Wayne Bell

Wayne Bell, Jr. is an Eastern Shore native and CEO of Children’s Harbor – an early education and childhood facility.  He a member of the Barrier Islands Center’s Board of Directors.  We will discuss Wayne’s childhood in Eastville and the influences in his life and what lead him to pursue his career and avocational interests.  

Wayne Bell, Jr. is an Eastern Shore native and CEO of Children’s Harbor – an early education and childhood facility.  He a member of the Barrier Islands Center’s Board of Directors.  We will discuss Wayne’s childhood in Eastville and the influences in his life and what lead him to pursue his career and avocational interests.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Wayne Bell

Sheri Reynolds is an Eastern Shore of Virginia’s Cape Charles resident and author of The New York Times #1 bestseller, The Rapture of Canaan.  Steeped in the rich tradition of southern writers like Carson McCullers and Sue Monk Kidd, her new book The Tender Grave is a gripping story of two estranged sisters who find their unlikely way toward forgiveness and each other through a gruesome and disturbing set of circumstances.  We will discuss writing in general and Sheri will read from The Tender Grave.

Sheri Reynolds is an Eastern Shore of Virginia’s Cape Charles resident and author of The New York Times #1 bestseller, The Rapture of Canaan.  Steeped in the rich tradition of southern writers like Carson McCullers and Sue Monk Kidd, her new book The Tender Grave is a gripping story of two estranged sisters who find their unlikely way toward forgiveness and each other through a gruesome and disturbing set of circumstances.  We will discuss writing in general and Sheri will read from The Tender Grave.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Sherri Reynolds

Devlin Barrett

David Phillips’ guest on Episode 3 of Sharing the Mic is Devlin Barrett whose grand-parents owned the land on which the Barrier Islands Center occupies. It was purchased in the late 1990s. Mr. Barrett and his family spent most of the time during the Pandemic on the family farm which is now adjacent to the Barrier Islands Center. Devlin Barrett writes about the FBI and the Justice Department for the Washington Post, and is the author of "October Surprise: How the FBI Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election." He was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for National Reporting, for coverage of Russian interference in the U.S. election. In 2017 he was a co-finalist for both the Pulitzer for Feature Writing and the Pulitzer for International Reporting. He has covered federal law enforcement for more than 20 years, and has worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and the New York Post.

David Phillips’ guest on Episode 3 of Sharing the Mic is Devlin Barrett whose grand-parents owned the land on which the Barrier Islands Center occupies. It was purchased in the late 1990s. Mr. Barrett and his family spent most of the time during the Pandemic on the family farm which is now adjacent to the Barrier Islands Center. Devlin Barrett writes about the FBI and the Justice Department for the Washington Post, and is the author of "October Surprise: How the FBI Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election." He was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for National Reporting, for coverage of Russian interference in the U.S. election. In 2017 he was a co-finalist for both the Pulitzer for Feature Writing and the Pulitzer for International Reporting. He has covered federal law enforcement for more than 20 years, and has worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and the New York Post.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Devlin Barrett

Sally Dickinson is the recently-appointed Executive Director of the Barrier Islands Center.  Sally an able administrator, film producer, educator, events coordinator and wife and mother. 

Sally Dickinson is the recently-appointed Executive Director of the Barrier Islands Center.  Sally an able administrator, film producer, educator, events coordinator and wife and mother.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Sally Dickinson

Over the past 17 years, Laura Vaughan has, with the assistance of an able staff and supportive Board of Directors, created a place not only close to the hearts of residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia but a distinctive tourist destination.  We will discuss the journey that has brought us to where the Barrier Islands Center is today.

Over the past 17 years, Laura Vaughan has, with the assistance of an able staff and supportive Board of Directors, created a place not only close to the hearts of residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia but a distinctive tourist destination.  We will discuss the journey that has brought us to where the Barrier Islands Center is today.

Sharing the Mic with David Phillips and guest Laura Vaughan

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