PODCASTS

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 7 Tony Harris, RVA Mag

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, MUSIC, PODCASTS, POP CULTURE

"A long, long time ago, I was in a Richmond, Virginia–based band called The Jefferson Plane Crash. We were writing an album, and our practice space was the old, infamous Compound. I distinctly remember walking into the restroom to hit the head, and I noticed a...

Review | King James and the Things Men Don’t Know How to Say

Before we go any further, no, you’re not crazy. There is no King James Shakespeare play. Rajiv Joseph’s very recent 2022 play is decidedly not Elizabethan and contains far more garbage can basketball than Hamlet. The only thing I love more than Richmond Shakespeare’s...

Pusha T Headlines Spanberger Inaugural Event at 17th Street Market

Virginia Beach legend Pusha T will headline Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s Made in Virginia Market on Friday, January 16, as part of inaugural weekend events in Richmond. The Spanberger Inaugural Committee announced Tuesday that Pusha T will take...

The Branch Museum of Design Opens New Chapter With “Undeniable”

The Branch Museum of Design is marking a period of transition with Undeniable, a new exhibition pairing fashion designer Christian Siriano and contemporary artist Ashley Longshore. The exhibition this week arrives as the museum undergoes a formal rebrand and...

Renee Nicole Good, ODU Alum, Murdered in Minneapolis ICE Enforcement Encounter

Renee Nicole Good, a graduate of Old Dominion University, was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The shooting has drawn national attention as questions continue to...

“I Am the War on Drugs”

Editor's note: In December 2025, the The Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales wrapped its final public meeting on the future marketplace. This interview with Eric Spencer happened at a CSBA meetup at Bingo Beer Co. in Richmond. Eric Spencer said it...

They Self Deported. What Was the Point Again?

The American Dream is about coming here to build a better life. You work hard, follow the rules, take care of your family, and contribute to your community. In return, you are meant to belong as a citizen, live with stability, and be treated with respect. That is the...

Buddhist Monks’ 2,300-Mile ‘Walk for Peace’ Set to Pass Through Richmond

A group of Buddhist monks making a 2,300-mile trek across the United States for peace and compassion is expected to pass through Richmond this February as part of their “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., a journey drawing...

What This Year Really Looked Like for Virginia Farmers

2025 has been a tough year for farming across the country, and from the outside looking in, it’s hard to tell what’s actually happening versus what’s being spun. So instead of guessing about beef prices or egg shortages, it made sense to ask someone dealing with these...

The Hustle Season Podcast: Ep. 177 Inoffensive

By Kelli Strawbridge

RVA Magazine is proud to showcase The Hustle Season Podcast every weekend. Produced at La Cocina Studio in Richmond, VA; homegrown musicians Kelli Strawbridge, Reggie Pace, James Seretis (La Cocina’s engineer) & Gabriel Santamaria bring their irreverent, outspoken and at times thoughtful opinions to the masses. Focusing on music, pop culture...