Brothers with Opinions -B.W.O.
Four friends discussing Winchester, VA news and topics. Debating political issues, news, social injustice and anything that is up for debate in our world.
Episodes
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...
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 frame...
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 t...
We break down what really moves recruiting today, from the Arby’s Classic stage to the transfer portal’s squeeze, and why patience plus production still wins. Kevin Schneider , COO and National Recruiting Director of Big Shots shares how events, relationships, and the right fit turn potential into offers.
• Arby’s Classic takeaways and venue quality
• College coach turnout and what impressed scouts
• ...
A scoreboard can change your night, but a hometown name on a national stage can change your year. We kick off 2026 with Indiana blistering Alabama and a Winchester kid—Stephen Daly—woven into the story, turning a playoff bracket into something personal. The energy is loud, the analysis is sharp, and the pride is real as we size up Miami’s statement over Ohio State, Oregon’s finish, and a Sugar Bowl that favors Georgia...
Barber-shop energy meets hard truths in a fast-moving hour that starts with local pride and ends with a call to do better by our own. We run the scoreboard on Martinsburg’s title chase and Strasburg’s route through the bracket, then flip to Handley’s stacked roster, the rotations that could make or break a state run, and why depth now means legs in March. It’s candid, unapologetic, and full of names you’ll see on scor...
They said a run-first team couldn’t survive December. We invited Strasburg assistant coach Jason Gutierrez to show exactly how a clear identity, punishing practices, and a connected community turned doubt into a state championship.
We dig into the heart of culture: why Strasburg keeps practices more physical than games, how “good on good” reps build muscle memory, and why a simple, repeatable plan beats trend...
The night before Thanksgiving, we sat down with community energy buzzing—clippers humming, a dog chiming in, and playoff scores rolling across our screens—and took stock of where our teams stand. We started with football: Skyline fighting through overtime, Strasburg rolling, Martinsburg and Jefferson setting up big West Virginia matchups. Then we pulled apart Handley’s playoff loss with respect for the kids and honest...
A beloved PE teacher with a coach’s grit and a neighbor’s heart, Miss Shelly Lee joins us to share how a lifetime of movement turned into a citywide mission: build two indoor pools and two ice rinks so every kid can swim, skate, and thrive. From teaching line dances to launching teams, she shows how play unlocks confidence, health, and community—and why water safety should be as standard as math class.
We div...
The scoreboard told two stories tonight. On one side, blowout wins, playoff seeds, and a local junior tearing up the field with jaw-dropping numbers. On the other, grocery budgets evaporating overnight, parents driving an hour to unfunded jobs, and food pantries moving four times their usual volume just to keep families fed. We brought both into focus because they’re part of the same community pulse.
Our gues...
A rushing phenom closing in on 2,000 yards, a shutdown standoff threatening family budgets, and a city weighing a casino to fund growth—tonight’s conversation connects local pride to statewide power with zero fluff. We kick off with Skyline’s surge and Zaydon’s historic pace, then widen the lens with policy strategist Chris West to unpack why Virginia never sleeps on elections and how turnout waves can crash like a wr...
A small city stares at a big decision, and we pull the lens all the way back. We kick off with Winchester’s casino question—real jobs and tax revenue on one side, addiction risk and culture shifts on the other. Ray joins us with a lived-in blueprint for building something from scratch, from Connecticut studios to Brooklyn shows to a Florida pivot. His story threads the needle of this episode: ambition needs structure,...
Friday night lights, changing streets, and a cold plunge that might actually fix your mood—this one moves. We start on the field with a rapid-fire rundown of local high school football, including Handley’s rough day against Kettle Run and what really swung the game: protection, turnovers, and field position. From there, we look ahead to this week’s matchups and plant our flags on the picks that matter.
Then w...
The night starts with the crackle of hometown football—scores flying in from the Shenandoah Valley, a showdown circled on calendars, and the buzz of a 6'5 playmaker, Christian Dinges suiting up for Handley. We swap streaming notes, argue about strength of schedule, and give flowers to local athletes putting up real numbers. If you love the rhythm of Friday night lights, you’ll feel right at home.
Then we...
The moment you step onto a college field, everything feels faster—and Emmanuel “Manno” Lusca doesn’t sugarcoat it. From standout days at John Handley High to carving out a role at strong safety for Emory & Henry, Manno walks us through what it really takes to level up: embracing a redshirt year, letting go of ego, learning a new position, and building the habits that keep you ready when your number is called.
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A guitar at 28. A notebook full of poems. Two losses that changed the shape of a life. We sit down with our friend and musician Justin Garber to trace how Family Tree came to life and why starting “late” can be the best kind of beginning. Justin opens up about writing through grief, turning a grandmother’s wisdom into a narrative ballad, and sequencing an album that actually takes you somewhere—upstream and back again...
Boxing isn't just about landing punches—it's about landing purpose in young lives. Meet Michael Benitez, founder of Mutopia Boxing and Fitness in Winchester, Virginia, whose passion for the sport transcends the ring and enters the realm of youth transformation.
Starting with nothing but a football pad tied to a pole after his father's gym closed, Mike has built an 8,000-square-foot sanctuary wh...
Ever wonder what makes a community truly special? In this captivating conversation with Brian Pierce Gonzales (BPG), we discover the heart and soul of Winchester through the eyes of someone who chose to make it home 21 years ago.
BPG takes us on a journey from his role as a Shenandoah University professor to his position on the Winchester Public School Board and his recent mayoral campaign. With refreshing h...
Friday night lights have returned, and the Brothers With Opinions are here to break down all the local action! High school football in the Shenandoah Valley kicked off with some eye-opening results. James Wood's 44-3 demolition of Clarke County signals they might be this season's team to beat, while Handley silenced doubters with their impressive victory over Eastern View despite losing their star quarterbac...
The undefeated 1994 Handley High School football team stands as the last to bring a state championship home to Winchester, Virginia. Thirty years later, running back Trey Kern and wide receiver/safety Danny Westfall join BWO to share what made that legendary squad special.
Their championship journey began with heartbreak – a tough loss to Matoaca in the 1993 state semifinals that lit a competitive fire. Built...
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