Conversations with Wendy

Conversations with Wendy

Conversations with Wendy

We are all just trying to matter! That’s why Ms. Wendy Edwards invites you to attend an hour of delightful conversation each Saturday morning on Newsradio 1070 WINA. Her talk format is filled with celebrity and local interviews, music and comedy bits by guest performers and a house ensemble of special characters. Listeners are welcome to participate and often receive fun gifts. You’ll benefit just by tuning in! Want to hear something good? Enjoy Conversations with Wendy on Saturdays at 8 AM.

To book a conversation with Wendy, call her 24-Hour Voice Line at (434) 207-6300.

Saturday, April 18, 201504/18/2015

Petra Monaco

Today on Conversations with Wendy: A chat with Petra Monaco whose son, Lennon, serves as the inspiration for Lennon Steps, a mother’s memoir of a three-time transplanted child and the process of watching him grow.

Saturday, April 11, 201504/11/2015

ConnMan and Chad Darnell

#ConnMan joins Wendy to talk about “The Showdown” of gamers and eSports professionals soon to fill the John Paul Jones Arena. Everyone’s invited to the tournament! CASTING remains open for extras on MERCY STREET, the NEW series coming to PBS on the heels of Downton Abbey. Casting Director Chad Darnell details who he’s looking for. Could it be you?

Saturday, April 4, 201504/04/2015

Payton Kagiliery and Shane Tiernan

9 year old Payton talks about her time on stage with Kenny Chesney and (her favorite!) Taylor Swift. Then, a father’s very heartfelt public letter to the man who killed his son. Thanks for listening to Conversations with Wendy: The finest radio show on the dial!

Saturday, March 14, 201503/14/2015

Donald Davis and Greg Pembroke

Donald Davis talks about “Culpeper Tells” Storytelling Festival and Greg Pembroke talks about the website he started, Reasons My Son is Crying.

Saturday, March 7, 201503/07/2015

Kent Williamson and Ellen Osborne

Kent Williamson talks about the movie Stained Glass Rainbows and Ellen Osborne talks about Literacy Volunteers.

Saturday, February 28, 201502/28/2015

Conversations with Wendy: Johnny Mac, Victoria Vox

Comedian Johnny Mac highlights comedy events here in C’ville and then national musical sensation Victoria Vox serenades us with her unique ukulele style!

Saturday, February 21, 201502/21/2015

Mary Linn Bergstrom, Lee Camp

Chloe Leong’s mom, Mary Linn Bergstrom, will join me for breakfast & we’ll chat about being Mom to the fabulous, young spirit and Comedian (and U.Va. alum) Lee Camp is coming to town!

Saturday, February 14, 201502/14/2015

Bob McAdams, Tess Przyuski

Bob McAdams talks about FDR’s inaugural address in 1933 and Tess Przyuski shares infomation about an event tonight at BON.

Saturday, January 31, 201501/31/2015

Conversations with Wendy: Felicia

Felicia talks about her story with an abusive boyfriend in part 2 of a two part interview series

Saturday, January 17, 201501/17/2015

Linda Park-Fuller

Linda Park-Fuller helps alleviate the stress of making changes. As we stare at our New Year resolutions feel incompetent because we haven’t yet made significant progress.

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