Holler! is the podcast that shouts YOU out live on the show.
Holler! is an interactive podcast recorded in Huntington, WV that includes a special weekly guest, three co-hosts: J.D. Short, Brian Ball, and Gracie Hunt, and a lawyer, Cole Woodard. This podcast flips the script and asks YOU to be on the show! Using various channels like Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and even voicemail, the hosts #HollerPoll the Internet and discuss your responses live! If you’ve submitted a video reply, or called the #HollerHotline (681-378-2099), there’s a good chance you’ll hear your voice on the show. Be sure to follow the hosts on your favorite social media to be a part of the ridiculousness!
Meet The Hosts
Brian Ball
Born in Huntington, WV, Brian Ball is a podcast host best known for Holler! (2019) and The Snappy Hour (2016). Growing up, Brian excelled in sports and was a rare four sport varsity athlete in high school (Huntington High School). Today, Brian is the captain and co-founder of WV’s most prolific adult kickball team, TEAM BAGTAG (2009 - Current). His kickball team has represented the state of WV during the World Adult Kickball Association Championship Founder’s Cup Tournament in Las Vegas, NV multiple years. Film is Brian’s other passion and he has appeared in multiple short indie films, most notably Bearqueft TV’s Nice Try: The Robin Thomas Graley Story (2013) and Days of the Night (2014). Brian is a member of Reel Dumb Debates (Huntington, WV) where he was crowned Season 1 Movie Debate Champion (2019). A proud dog father, Brian’s dog son Little Serj Tankian greets all guests of the podcast and attends every recording session. A Son of Marshall, Brian Ball is a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Sports Management & Physiology. Brian currently works for the university as a certified fitter of orthotics, bracing and rehabbing athletes as they return to play.
Quick facts:
Owns collection of rare bourbon
Can spin a basketball on every finger and knuckle
Collects retro video games/consoles
Once saved/cashed in over 2,000 Monster Energy tabs for multiple grand prizes
Can talk about outer space and/or time travel 24/7
J.D. Short
J.D. Short is a musician, DJ, producer, audio engineer, server & bartender, graphic artist, amateur chef, Web & app developer--honestly there aren't a lot of things J.D. isn't willing to give a shot. (He also likes to take shots.) J.D. grew up in Huntington, WV and attended Huntington High School; after graduating, he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue a career in music production. Production soon turned into performance when he and his musician friends started The Compromise, a 4- and sometimes 5-piece pop/rock band. The Compromise released many albums, singles, and videos, toured the midwestern and southern United States, and even gained national recognition on MTV and VH1. J.D. also performed with other groups in Nashville such as We Are The Finale, GOON, and the Spring Street Slangaz. After moving back to WV to spend more time with family, he attended Mountwest and obtained a degree in Web & App Development, before starting a new band, Liar Liar, with fellow musician Corey Grashel. After working for Huntington's only local beer brewery & arcade, The Peddler, for a while, J.D. is now tending bar at Hank’s Fourth Avenue, which recently moved to a brand new location (one block down the street) on 4th Ave. You can find J.D. pouring and/or drinking beers, and mixing and/or drinking cocktails in downtown Huntington; sometimes DJing parties and clubs around the WV/OH/KY/TN area; or entertaining friends with his ridiculous but loveable humor.
Quick facts:
Was in a mildly successful rap group that opened for Coolio, Rehab, and Vanilla Ice
Had his first beer in Germany at the age of 12
Is sponsored by Ethan Hart Guitars, a boutique guitar line based out of Franklin, TN
Has recently released 7 live-streamed DJ mixes on MixCloud (check them out here)
Is basically a walking 'dumb trivia' machine
Listen to The Compromise on Spotify
Listen to Spring Street Slangaz on SoundCloud
Listen to Liar Liar and other tracks by J.D. on SoundCloud
Gracie Hunt
Born in Huntington, WV, Gracie Hunt is a podcast host/producer best known for The Snappy Hour (2016) and Holler! (2019). Growing up, Gracie spent her time excelling in the arts. She was in marching band for South Point High School, The Band of Gold, from 2002-2006. She spent her junior year of high school as drum major for the Band of Gold. She spent two years in choir (SPHS & RHS) and went to All-State Choir her senior year for Russell High School. Gracie is passionate about her career. She is currently a teacher of young toddlers at a Reggio Emilia inspired school. Gracie recently finished her Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist. She will be continuing her education at Mountwest Community and Technical College for her associates in ECE, then plans on continuing to Marshall University for both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Gracie is a human mom (MTG, 4) and a dog mom (Katie, Iggy, & Freya). She enjoys camping, hiking, and cooking over a fire.
Quick facts:
Broke both arms before she was six years old
Has two sisters and a brother who have all been guests on her previous podcast (The Snappy Hour)
Has lived in six different states
Is a Sheetz Insider (secret shopper)
Favorite color is blue (Of course Gracie would put something like her ‘favorite color’ in her bio. (: - J.D.)