Vera House Podcast
A creative dispatch with Richmond entrepreneurs, founders, and modern creatives shaping the future — one story, one project, one idea at a time. Recorded in Richmond, Virginia, Vera House is where conversation meets craft. From local legends to global movements, this is for makers, artists, creators, and doers.
Episodes
61 episodes
Richmond Honey, History & Hydrogen Bombs (wild bees, civil war, and submarines in RVA) — Unscripted #061
The Richmond Rotary Blue Crab Festival is this Saturday, September 12th, 12–3 p.m. at the Overlook at ChildSavers in Church Hill: https://www.rvarotary.com/ — all-you-can-eat Eastern S...
Richmond Drones, Dead Men & Dinner (RVA Restaurants, Amazon delivery, Night Doctor etc) — Unscripted #060
Vera Creative Club Merchandise: https://verahouse.coIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Amazon drone delivery, the Night Doctor's remains fin...
Richmond AI, Power Bills & Poison (Dominion, toxic dumping, ai, data centers, etc) — Unscripted #059
To work with us, please send us an email at hello@verahouse.coIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including artificial intelligence, Dominion Energy, rising power bills, data centers, illegal ...
Richmond 804, Hidden History & Human Hellos (new area code, buried Richmond, community, etc) — Unscripted #058
Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.comIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including the end of the 804 area code, Curles...
Richmond Growth, Good News & Gone Forever (Landmarks, Busch Gardens, Dominion Energy etc) — Unscripted #057
Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.comJoin us at Carytown Run Club every other Saturday at 9AM, info here:Instagram: ht...
I Survived 102°F INSIDE My Virginia Home — Can This House Be Saved?
Last summer, the temperature inside Myke's Richmond, Virginia home reached 102°F. Somehow, the HVAC system kept limping along — but after nearly three decades of Virginia heat, humidity, insanely high energy bills, and deferred maintenance, it ...
Richmond Freedom, Flock & Forgotten Places (privacy, Coliseum, 6th Street, Train derailment etc) — Unscripted #055
Visit a Goodwill near you for Tax Free Weekend (Aug 7-9) and National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/The Richmond Parallel Parking Champ...
Richmond Bars, Black Mirror & Bureaucracy (the old Fan, city surveillance, Virginia Mobile ID, etc) — Unscripted #054
The Richmond Parallel Parking Championships are officially happening. Join the waitlist below to get early access to registration, event updates, and be the first to know when we announce the date, location, and special NASCAR guest:
Richmond Doug, Dirt Tracks & Degenerates (Nickelodeon lore, NASCAR, Forest Hill Park, etc) — Unscripted #053
In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including Richmond Raceway, NASCAR history, Marshall Reservoir, Doug, Hell Block, Forest Hill Park, local infrastructure, and some of the strangest stories hidden t...
The Art of Reinvention: Myke Metzger on Failure, Success & Starting Over #052
Follow Myke:https://instagram.com/mykemetzgerLearn more:https://mykemetzger.comGet the "Credibility Method":
The Art of Becoming: Perri Young on Music, Media & Creative Identity #051
Follow Perri:instagram.com/planetperriinstagram.com/massfxmusicVera Creative Club Merch:
Richmond River Rats, Run Clubs & Red Flags (James River, Carytown Run Club, Eric Lannon, etc) — Unscripted #050
Join Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM Instagram: @carytownrunclubA free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, connection, and meeting goo...
Richmond Bears, Belle Isle & Burnout (Oregon Hill, sinkholes, Southside Speedway, etc) — Unscripted #049
Join us at Carytown Run Club every Saturday at 9AM, info here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/carytownrunclubA free community run for all experience levels focused on movement, conn...
Richmond Serial Killers, Surveillance & Shopping (cameras, Bagel the Beagle, Briley Brothers, etc) — Unscripted #048
Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.comIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a wide range of Richmond topics including the Briley Brothers, surveillan...
Richmond Laws, Loopholes & Lies (city transparency, weird Virginia laws, Flock cameras, etc) — Unscripted #047
Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.com/Shop Blackbyrd Goods:https://blackbyrdgoods.comIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including strange Virginia laws, gover...
Richmond “City of Darkness”, Chaos & Coverups (FOIA concerns, traffic, growth, etc) — Unscripted #046
Vera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.com/In this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including city growth, driving culture, g...
Richmond is Slowing Down: Inside Pyre’s Sauna & Cold Plunge Community #045
Learn more and book a session:https://pyresauna.comUse code VERAHOUSE for 15% offFollow Pyre on Instagram:https:/...
Richmond’s Thrift Culture, Sustainable Fashion & Community Impact: The Goodwill Challenge #044
For Earth Day we want to share a reminder that a lot of what we own still has value — and small decisions like donating or shopping secondhand can have a real impact on our local Richmond community.Learn more about Goodwill of Central an...
Richmond’s Wellness Movement, Rest Culture & Community Spaces: Inside RVA's Rest Fest #43
RSVP for Richmond's Rest Fest:https://www.rvarestfest.comIn today's episode we’re joined by Rick Plautz and Lindsay Hess, the team behind Rest Fest—a Richmond-based wellness festival brin...
Richmond Is Built to Move: How Sports Backers Shaped RVA's Active Lifestyle #042
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is RVA’s favorite spring tradition! Since 2000, people from around the Richmond region and beyond have gathered to share in the journey of crossing the 10k finish line, sign up now<...
Richmond Springtime, Nightlife & Chaos (allergies, clubs, mall fights, housing etc) — Unscripted #041
This episode of Vera House is brought to you by SoBar Speakeasy:814 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220(inside Alchemy Coffee)https://www.inst...
Richmond Takeovers, Taxes & Tornados (Broad St chaos, missing money, extreme weather, etc) — Unscripted #040
Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF:https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948Anyone who joins our 10K team will get a limited-edition Vera House collaboration tank top...
Richmond Legends, Labor & Local Government (Edna Frazier, tradespeople, Avula Reddit AMA, potholes) — Unscripted #039
Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K and use code "VERAHOUSE" for $5 OFF:https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2046938?raceId=53948Anyone who joins...
Richmond Power Bills, Surveillance, and Corruption (energy spikes, data centers, Flock cams, etc) — Unscripted #038
This episode is sponsored by Chester Cannabis Co. Use code "VERA" for 15% off your purchase:https://chestercanna.coChester Cannabis Co. started with two friends and a dream. Today, their farm-grown hemp is the...
