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Bill Torgerson

@BillTorg

Enthusiasm makes the difference. Podcast at Torg Stories, author of 80's movie themed Love on the Big Screen, Teacher at App State, Head Coach @WataugaHSWBB

 Boone, NC
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Joined September 2009
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Does your favorite bookstore pass the Daunt Audit? @anniepop_pop and I read @nathanheller's “The New Age of Reading,” in @NewYorker then visited bookstores in LA and NC looking for Dauntisms: face-out covers, display tables, staff picks. thetorg.com/2026/11/01/the-n…
The New Age of Reading: Are Bookstores Making a Comeback? | Torg Stories Podcast

The New Age of Reading: Are Bookstores Making a Comeback? | Torg Stories Podcast

Are bookstores making a comeback? Bill and Anne discuss Nathan Heller's New Yorker article, James Daunt, Barnes & Noble, and their bookstore visits.

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Halloween Practice on the mountain 🎃
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Love seeing Pioneer athletes back together in their collegiate years! Once a Pioneer, Always a Pioneer! 🏐 Brooke Scheffler- Furman Volleyball 🏐 Emma Pastusic- Citadel Volleyball 🏈 Jackson Pryor- Furman Football @whsvb @PerfectEffort14 @WataugaPioneers
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A Tree of Two Shades
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What an inaugural season so far!
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.@WataugaPioneers received the No. 5 seed for the 1A-6A flag football playoffs and have earned a first-round bye. They will play the winner of @SHS_Hornets and @PurpleReign_12 in the second round. @wataugaboosters @WataugaDemocrat @WataugaSchools
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It’s a beautiful morning in the #mountains at @appstate in @BooneNCChamber @WataugaOnline
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Thanks to @anniepop_pop for pointing me to this incredible story by @joshbearman and Owen Long. @LiliCATLabs's story is amazing and inspirational, and we had a great time discussing the story on the Torg Stories Podcast: thetorg.com/2026/10/25/from-…
From Russia to the DEA: A Crypto Detective’s Incredible Story | WIRED Article Discussion

From Russia to the DEA: A Crypto Detective’s Incredible Story | WIRED Article Discussion

We discuss a remarkable WIRED story about DEA agent Lili Infante, cryptocurrency crime, the dark web, and surprising family secrets.

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To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there. buff.ly/uC7eth9
She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding...

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Exciting that the the bridge on Dewitt Barnett Road in front of Willow Creek Golf Course is open! @WataugaOnline
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🏆6A/7A NW CONFERENCE WOMEN’S XC CHAMPS! 🏆NWC XC RUNNER OF THE YEAR: CALI TOWNSEND (2nd year in a row!) The amazing stats of WHS WOMEN’S XC: 1️⃣0️⃣th NWC Championship in a row! 3️⃣9️⃣th NWC Championship in 43 seasons! 🐐 Let’s hear it for COACH MAC, his coaching staff, & team!
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This probably looks familiar to fans of the Pioneers. We see you @Kate_sears12!!!
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Just letting her run 🏃‍♀️ 📺 | Watch on @BigTenPlus
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Anne, Charlotte, and I tackled the Longreads Questionnaire and worked in some discussion on answers from Anne Lamott and Neal Allen. There's an audio and video version of the pod on the website and Apple Podcasts. thetorg.com/2026/10/18/the-l…
The Longreads Questionnaire with Anne Lamott and Neal Allen: We Decided We’d Try the Questions Too

The Longreads Questionnaire with Anne Lamott and Neal Allen: We Decided We’d Try the Questions Too

Join us as we explore thought-provoking questions answered by Anne, Charlotte, and Bill in our Longreads Questionnaire podcast. Share your thoughts too!

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After eight years in Boone I went to the Valle Country Fair today. The music and food was great, and we had a good time talking to some local artists. If you are thinking about the leaves in the Boone area, this coming week will be the best time to see them! @WataugaOnline
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We five Torgs are spread out this weekend. This is a Life 360 shot from my wife Megan.
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Congratulations to @whsvb on sweeping the Northwestern 6A/7A Conference regular season and tournament championships. @wataugaboosters @WataugaDemocrat @WataugaSchools @WataugaPioneers
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🐻 Three black bears, one on the lid and two peeking out of the open door, make themselves at home at a dumpster in this late-night photo. Latch lids and keep trash secure. 📷 Banner Elk Cafe and Lodge Espresso Bar and Eatery
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BREAKING: Kelsey Mitchell has re-signed with the Indiana Fever. "A decade of loyalty." - Kelsey Mitchell
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New Podcast: We set up our @letterboxd accounts, chose our 4 favorite movies and looked for what else we could find to do on the site. @IzzyTorg @anniepop_pop thetorg.com/2026/10/12/lette…
Letterboxd: We Set Up Our Accounts and Picked Our Favorite Films

Letterboxd: We Set Up Our Accounts and Picked Our Favorite Films

Discover the world of Letterboxd, where movie lovers connect! Explore favorite films, new discoveries, and movie-themed podcasts.

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Ben Strauss@benjstraussOct 9
New @espn: The story of Aiden Dunican, a 64-year-old Irish immigrant and 30-year Wrigley rooftop owner, fighting the Cubs to stay in business. A quixotic fight against the inevitable or a principled stand for the little guy? espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/5013…
Inside a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's fight with the Cubs

Inside a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's fight with the Cubs

Will the last holdout in Wrigleyville be able to stand up to the Chicago Cubs?

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🚨 Sunday, October 11, 8:23 AM Traffic Alert - Highway 194 at Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis is closed due to flooding. Avoid the area. #WataugaCounty #NC194 #NCwx
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Sounds like sophomores Mia Mitchell and Josie Mayo had fun on their visit to @AppStateWBB practice followed by the @AppState_FB game. Here they are braving the rain with @CoachASharp. Awesome to see Josie and Mia's hard work starting to pay off! @wataugaboosters @WataugaOnline
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