Sharp's Island

JON BALILES of RVA 5x5

What’s it like to grow up inside politics… and then step away to critique it from the outside? In this episode, we sit down with Jon, who has experienced government fro

Brian Bell of Keep Virginia Cozy on Conservation and the Meaning of "James Chic"

What does it mean to feel at home outdoors? In this episode of Sharp’s Island, we welcome Brian Bell, founder of Keep Virginia Cozy, to a tiny island in the James River

Exploring the upcoming RICHMOND REN FAIRE - 2026

We sit down with the organizers behind the Richmond Ren Faire to explore how this grassroots nonprofit grew from a small fundraiser into a full-scale, two-day immersive e

Sharp’s Island | Brian Bell (Keep Virginia Cozy) on Community, Conservation & the James River

What does it mean to feel at home outdoors? In this episode of Sharp’s Island, we welcome Brian Bell, founder of Keep Virginia Cozy, to a tiny island in the James River

Fire, Floods and Henry Tenser's Forgotten Efforts at Sharp's Island Immortality

Discover the forgotten history of Sharp’s Island and the remarkable, almost unbelievable story of Henry Tensor — the man who bought a James River island for $2,000 and at

Sharp's Island Road Trip! Take the (Cold) Plunge and Hop in a Sauna with the Rivanna River Company

Join us on a unique adventure on the Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, where Gabe and Sonya Silver have established more than just a river company. This travel

Sauna/Cold Plunge and Charlottesville’s River Revival

In this second and final part of our two-part series with Rivanna River Company, we dive deep into the origins, challenges, and community impact of one of Charlottesville

Jeff Katz Takes His First-Ever Canoe Ride to America's Premiere Urban Island Podcast

Join Andy as he paddles with Jeff Katz of Newsradio WRVA 96.1 FM across the James River, they discuss Jeff's path to Richmond, Newsradio, drunk racoons and other local st

Katie Orlinsky - National Geographic Photographer and Explorer

Andy shares Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate with National Geographic photographer and explorer Katie Orlinsky https://www.instagram.com/katieorlinsky https://www.katieorlinsky

Tim Barry - Musician / Songwriter

In this episode of Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with Tim Barry, legendary Richmond musician and former frontman of Avail, to talk about punk rock roots, storytelli

Maeve Jones - Executive Director of The Poe Museum

Andy welcomes Maeve Jones -- Executive Director of The Poe Museum -- to the island to discuss one of the most influential and innovative figures in American and world lit

Andrew Alli - James River Park Superintendent - BLUES MUSICIAN

Andrew Alli talks about his new role as the James River Park Superintendent, playing the blues harmonica all over the world, and his favorite nearly-secret spots in the p

Rachel Beanland - Author of THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE

In this episode of Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed author Rachel Beanland to talk about her novels, her creative process, and the powerful history that

Jeff Schapiro - Legendary Richmond Times-Dispatch Columnist

In this episode of Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with legendary Richmond Times-Dispatch writer Jeff Schapiro to talk about his journalism career, the stories that s

Andrew Freiden - Morning News Meteorologist

Andy sits down with amazing meteorologist , Andrew Freiden of "12 on your side" morning news. https://www.facebook.com/AndrewFreiden/ https://www.12onyourside.com/auth

Sarah Abubaker - Fourth District City Council Representative

Sarah Abubaker, Fourth District City Council representative, joins Andy Thompson at the deck bar on Sharp’s Island for a conversation about neighborhood advocacy, local g

Danny Avula - Mayor of Richmond

This week on the Sharps Island Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Danny Avula (@mayordannyavula) for a wide-ranging conversation about listening, leadership, and the future

Josh Stutz - Executive Director of Friends of The James Park

Andy speaks with Josh Stutz, Executive Director of The Friends of The James Park! Check out James River Park .org for a comprehensive guide to all things James River! h

Tim Roberts - Black Star Cultural Resources

Andy speaks with Tim Roberts, an archeologist with Black Star Cultural Resources and discusses the rich archeological history of Richmond, Virginia. This is not a norma

Ed Trask - Musician, Painter and Muralist

🎨 In this episode of the Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with legendary Richmond artist, muralist and musician Ed Trask for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled conversation