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Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are available now. Today on Webbchat Richard McDevitt and Noel T. Manning II spend time with Tim Surrett of Balsam Range. Surrett shares his influences, the genesis of the band, and why Bluegrass Music continues to resonate with audiences. The Boiling Springs Tourism Development Authority is a sponsor for this event, and WNCW is a media sponsor. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscribe to podcasts like these on many of your favorite platforms. **Background music for this episode features: “Blue Hills” courtesy of PowerDirector/Cyberlink.com (2023)

Is the 33rd film in the MCU worth your time? Check out this chat about a film that's 15 years in the making, The Marvels, on this Meet me at the Movies extra.

For a decade and a half, the MCU has brought characters to both theatrical and home viewing experiences, and in the release of The Marvels, those two visual encounters collide. Today, Thomas Manning offer a Screen Scene quick take review of film that may or may not require an oxygen mask while viewing. Screen Scene airs weekly on WNCW 88.7 and WNCW.org. Clips are used by permission for commentary purposes. Noel and Thomas Manning are registered film journalists with various entertainment and critics guilds.

Dan Sellers is the host, producer and writer of the “Carolina Haints” podcast, and he’s also the owner and operator of Wreak Havoc Film Productions. He was invited to Gardner-Webb University to speak to students, faculty, staff and the community about folklore, developing memorable podcasts, writing, and more. On this episode of WebbChat, Sellers shares his story. Also on this episode is Natalie Bishop, dean of the Gardner-Webb Dover Library. #### This episode of WebbChat is hosted by Noel T. Manning II. This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscribe to podcasts like these on many of your favorite platforms. **Background music for this episode features: “Reap What You Sow” By Carter McDevitt (2022) “Into the True Country” by David Benedict

Fans are looking forward to an amazing night of music with 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Will Jones and Gardner-Webb student Lindy Bryson on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the Brinkley Amphitheater. Today on WebbChat episode 15, Richard McDevitt gets a chance to talk to the legendary Ricky Skaggs about his love of performing, his advice to young performers, a story about Flatt and Scruggs, working with the likes of Ry Cooder and Jack White (White Stripes), and what fans can expect for the inaugural concert in Gardner-Webb's Brinkley Amphitheater. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscribe to podcasts like these on many of your favorite platforms. **Background music for this episode features: “Blue Hills” courtesy of PowerDirector/Cyberlink.com (2023)

Can you think of a movie soundtrack or theme song that is more memorable than the film itself? Join Noel T. Manning II and Adam Long as they address that question on Meet me at the Movies 522. Clips are used by permission for review, commentary, parody, and educational purposes. All film critics and journalists featured on this show are registered with various groups including Critics Choice Assoc., SEFCA, and the NC Film Critics among others.

The Screen Scene crew offer a behind the scenes quick take at the new Apple TV+/Paramount Pictures release "Killers of the Flower Moon." The Scorsese, De Niro, and DiCaprio collaboration takes audiences back a hundred years in exploration of a tragic time in American history. Screen Scene airs weekly on WNCW 88.7, WNCW.org & WGWG.org.

Today we welcome award-winning author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle as our guest for WebbChat episode 14. Clapsaddle came to Gardner-Webb as a featured speaker for the Darlene J. Gravett Visiting Writer Series. Hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature, Clapsaddle spent time with students and offered a talk to the general public. Today on Webbchat she discusses her debut novel, “Even As We Breathe”; she offers thoughts about her Cherokee heritage, and provides lessons learned about the art and craft of writing. Clapsaddle, an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, resides in Qualla, N.C. She holds degrees from Yale University and the College of William and Mary. Her debut novel was a finalist for the Weatherford Award and named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. In 2021, it received the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. *Episode 14 is hosted by Richard McDevitt and Noel T. Manning II. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscr

Screen Scene takes you into the world Robert McCall in Equalizer III. Denzel and Antoine Fuqua are together again in the final chapter of this action trilogy. This film is produced by Columbia Pictures, Escape Artists, and Eagle Pictures. It is distributed by Sony Pictures. You can catch Screen Scene live on WNCW 88.7 FM and WNCW.org at 7:19 AM each Thursday, and reshared in partnership with WGWG.

Dawg Tracks: Episode 8 welcomes GWU President William Downs Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs joins Brendan Boylan to explore the Campus of Champions. The two chat about the impact of Runnin’ Bulldog athletics, the best places to sit to watch games, and some of the president’s favorite moments for students during his time at GWU. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by GWU alumnus and award-winning documentarian, Brendan Boylan. Boylan has been covering college and pro athletics for several years as a commentator, analyst & contributing writer. #### You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at gwusports.com. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland Summers

WebbChat Episode 13 featuring Lindy Bryson On October 28th, the Gardner-Webb University Brinkley Amphitheater hosts 15-Time Grammy Winner Ricky Skaggs as headliner for the inaugural concert for this new outdoor venue. Opening act for the show will be Gardner-Webb student Lindy Bryson, followed by North Carolina native, Will Jones. Today on Webb Chat Episode 13, Bryson shares her love of music, and the journey from singing in church at the age of three, growing up on the Gardner-Webb campus, and winning the 2023 Don Gibson Singer Songwriter Symposium. Bryson will also offer thoughts about her songwriting craft, offer a couple of tunes, and chat about the anticipation of opening the Brinkley Amphitheater. You can find Bryson’s music including the new release “Originals” on most streaming platforms and see her live on Oct. 28. Tickets are available now at gardner-webb.edu/skaggs. *Episode 13 is hosted by Richard McDevitt and Noel T. Manning II. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb

For all Gardner-Webb faculty and staff, the ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for students to successfully navigate a path towards graduation, and be better prepared for a life of service to God and Humanity, Pro Deo et Humanitate. On this episode of WebbChat, we welcome representatives from the Division of Student Success. We’ll get an overview of the offices specifically designed to usher students along their academic journey at GWU, and we’ll chat about the resources, benefits and impacts this division provides for all students. Guests today are: o Ryan Erck, Executive Director for the Division of Student Success o Kara Alves, Director of Success Initiatives and First-Year Experience o Carrie Baker, Director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes o Edwina Rozelle, Director of Advising, Retention, and Academic Coaching Episode 12 is hosted by Noel T. Manning II. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscribe to podcasts like these on many of your f

Are you one of three people who haven't yet caught either Barbie or Oppenheimer? Are you wondering if it's worth the hype to venture out into theatres to check out this one-two punch of history meets her-story? If so, check out Meet me at the Movies episode 513 to get thoughts from Team-Manning. Meet me at the Movies is hosted weekly by Noel T. Manning II and Thomas Manning, the father and son entertainment journalists and film critics recognized by organizations like the Critics Choice, SEFCA and the North Carolina Film Critics Association. MM@TM airs on C19 TV and on WGWG.org. Clips are used for review, parody, commentary and entertainment purposes and are supplied for official use in this manner.

Donnie Thurman Jr. grew up knowing the Gardner-Webb University name. After all, he lived in the area and attended Crest High School. Yet, it wasn’t until a unique campus encounter that he felt the pull to become a Runnin’ Bulldog. On episode 11 of WebbChat, Thurman shares his story, his faith, his memories of playing for two Big South Championship football teams, and how a life of service for God and Humanity was nurtured through his experiences on the GWU campus. Thurman is the Executive Vice President and COO for Holy Angels in Belmont North Carolina. Episode 11 is hosted by Gardner-Webb alumnus Thomas Manning ’22. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University. **Background music for this episode features: “Reap What You Sow” By Carter McDevitt (2022)

Disney loves bringing theme park rides to the big screen, and this time it's reimagining the Haunted Mansion 20 years after the original release. The Screen Scene crew offers a preview of a film that is stacked with a star-studded cast. Screen Scene is shared with WGWG courtesy of WNCW.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star in the Greta Gerwig directed vehicle "Barbie." The Screen Scene crew offer a preview of the wild, wacky and pinkalicious ride from Warner Bros. Screen scene is shared with WGWG courtesy of WNCW. Clips are used by permission for review, commentary, educational and parody purposes.

Tom Cruise is back in theatres for another installment of the Mission Impossible franchise in Dead Reckoning Part I. The Meet me at the Movies crew offer an extended review of this Paramount Pictures release.

Asteroid City, Extraction 2, The Bear, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny are on this week's Meet me at the Movies Rundown. This Meet me at the Movies is courtesy of C19 TV. The full show airs weekly on both CCC's TV and WGWG.org. Clips are provided for review, commentary, educational and parody purposes. Noel & Thomas Manning are registered with various entertainment guilds.

Christopher Nolan revisits history with an examination of a man with a mission that changes the course of human history ... Oppenheimer. The Screen Scene crew offer a preview of this dramatic period epic distributed by Universal Pictures. You can catch Screen Scene live on WNCW 88.7 FM and WNCW.org at 7:19 AM each Thursday. Clips are used by permission for review, commentary, educational and parody purposes.

Big South Football Coach of the year Tre Lamb joins Dawg Tracks to talk about the legacy of football in his family, the foundational culture he’s developed as head coach for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, the NFL caliber talent coming into the program, life lessons, and the future of GWU Football. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by GWU alumnus and award-winning documentarian, Brendan Boylan. Boylan has been covering college and pro athletics for several years as a commentator, analyst & contributing writer. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at gwusports.com. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs.