Matt Deal

I was born in Welch, WV in 1985 and I’ve been running my mouth ever since. I’ve been in radio for over 8 years now and my favorite part is having a professional reason to talk in ridiculous voices. I am a proud Dad to my daughter Sophie and I’ve been a musician, writing and performing original music for about a decade and a half. I love weird people and loud music. Cheese is an entire food group in my eyes. Pineapple on pizza is a scourge, as are olives anywhere at any time.

Other Important Facts (Mostly About Food):

• I don’t eat raw fruit.
• However, I LOVE fruit candy (Starburst, Skittles, Mike and Ikes, YES)
• I’ve never seen Rocky and I just don’t care.
• Hot sauce is very important to me and I love to try new ones.
• I love to follow/talk politics. You can hear that over on our sister station WHIS.
• My all-time favorite food is lasagna (my Grandma’s recipe)
• I love to cook and I’m slightly awesome at it.
• I make the world’s best sandwiches.

Podcast

What’s Next 973 (Christina Baisden – Beckley City Manager Resigns)

I talked with Christina Baisden (Community Activist & Organizer – Beckley Pride) about what issues led to the resignation of Beckley, WV’s city manager

What’s Next 973 (Talk To Your Kids, Christina Baisden – Beckley City Manager Resigns, Trump’s Tariffs & China’s Counter)

On this episode, as the community confronts accusations against a well-known and beloved figure, I remind you that talking with your kids and maintaining

What’s Next 972 (Talkin’ Tariffs, Laura Blankenship – BBB – Data Privacy, DeepSeek & Data & AI & WV)

On this episode, with the threat of tariffs looming, we’re all waiting to see what will or won’t happen to prices in the near

What’s Next 971 (Bluefield Ripple Project, No Mercy For Natalie, Lee Rainboth – Executive Dir. – B.A.R.C.)

On this episode, Bluefield, WV is getting $10,000 from The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts and I tell you a little bit about the

What’s Next 970 (Fed Freeze Thawed, J.D. Belcher – Creepalachia – The Trial of Natalie Cochran)

On this episode, after a couple of anxious days, the White House has rescinded its memo demanding a federal spending freeze, but says the

What’s Next 969 (RIP VA AEP Bill, Delegate Desoto Debate, Brendan Gallagher – Born & Bred Update)

On this episode, a bill aiming to provide alternatives for VA customers of Appalachian Power has met its demise before a Senate committee. Then,

What’s Next 968 (Alexis & JP Marinus – Ripple Project)

I spoke with Alexis & JP Marinus of (Owners – Downtown Merchants) about their involvement with the Ripple Project from the Tamarack Foundation for