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Snow shut down the games, but it couldn’t stop the stories. We sit down with Mike Arculin to explore how Handley pride shows up in real life—from Baltimore Federal Hill to youth soccer sidelines, from neighborhood festivals to late-night group texts that span decades. What starts as a weather update turns into a tour of connection: coaching kids, building community, and keeping the Winchester bond alive even when life pulls us in every direction.

We talk music as a civic force. Mike shares how Roses N Rust found its groove, why Hoodstock has raised over a million dollars for local causes, and how classmates like Quaye and Justin keep releasing work that actually says something. If you’re a fan of live bands and guitar heroes, you’ll love the nods to Hendrix, Tom Morello, Vernon Reid, and Billy Strings—and the way those influences filter back into hometown stages.

Sports anchor the conversation too. We revisit legends from the Shenandoah Valley—Lang Campbell, Stephon Johnson, standout wrestlers—and the coaches who turned programs into pipelines. The takeaway isn’t just trophies; it’s character. Mentors create a culture where kids learn to persevere, to lead, and to give back. That same spirit drives our own projects and the people we highlight, from youth coaching to community events that bring neighbors together.

We close with local headlines and open invitations: thoughts on Winchester’s new city manager, and a heads-up on our next guest, Millbrook kicker Mason Savage. If you care about community, mentorship, sports, and music—or just want a reminder that small towns can have a big reach—this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review with the hometown hero you’d like us to feature next.

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A simple room, a shared meal, and an open floor can change a life. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Kevin Curry Sr., the force behind Building Brothers Up—a grassroots gathering where men of all ages speak honestly about depression, loss, marriage strain, and the pressure to “be tough.” Kevin talks about receiving the vision during a difficult time and choosing action over fear, turning faith into a framework that welcomes vulnerability and builds trust.

We walk through how the meetups work—food to bring people in, clear ground rules to keep it safe, and a mic that anyone can pick up. One man’s story unlocks another, and soon the room becomes a chorus of real talk and practical support. We highlight why this matters: stigma keeps men silent, and silence can turn into crisis. A space that normalizes asking for help, sharing emotions, and standing with each other is community mental health in motion. Kevin gives the details, thanks the partners who opened their doors, and explains the cadence that keeps turnout strong without overwhelming busy lives.

Along the way we celebrate local sports—high school hoops scores, hometown athletes making waves, and a rapid-fire round of this-or-that that keeps the vibe human and warm. The sports talk, playoff picks, and laughter all serve a purpose: they make it easier to show up, stay present, and leave lighter. If you’re near Winchester, mark your calendar and bring a friend who needs a safe place to speak. If you’re listening from afar, borrow the blueprint and start something where you live. Subscribe, share this with a brother who needs it, and leave a review to help more men find their room and their voice.

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2249 Valor Drive

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The energy hits before the beat does. We sit down with our childhood friend Quaye to celebrate Quaye Genye The Gemini, a 16-track project built for the car, the gym, the grocery run, and those late-night windows-down moments. He walks us through the album’s arc—how a love letter to music sets the stage, how punk edges crackle on “Quasar,” and why the joyful bounce of “Get Loose” took two years and a live-band remake to finally snap into place just days before release.

What makes this story different is the path. Quaye is keeping the album off DSPs at first, streaming and selling directly at djunique.com to preserve ownership, learn from listeners, and fund the visuals one track at a time. We talk about building without gatekeepers, using community as a launchpad, and turning a simple $10 purchase into real runway. There’s a lot of craft under the hood too: producing everything himself, choosing features for talent and chemistry, and listening to the full sequence in real settings to protect flow. From a Soju-inspired anthem now getting its own choreography, to a live vision that spans festival highs and intimate lows, this is a blueprint for momentum on your own terms.

As an open-format DJ, Quaye also shares how he keeps his ears wide. He respects the low-end power of modern rap on big systems while still chasing lyricism and songcraft. He drops unexpected recs for date-night soul, laughs through a rapid-fire round of picks—from Wu-Tang to Eddie Murphy—and keeps the perspective sharp: act now, cherish timing, and put the art where the people are. Stream or buy the album at djunique.com, share your favorite track with us, and if you felt the vibe, subscribe, rate, and pass this episode to a friend who loves independent music.

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