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Doug's Front Porch93 - Norman JungWe go international this month as we welcome my good friend, Norman Jung, from Steinbach am Glan, Germany, on to the Front Porch. We discuss the wisdom and life lessons instilled in Norman by his grandparents, his study abroad in Arizona, and his work with the Pennsylvania Dutch culture from his side of the Atlantic. We end with our classic 10 quick questions.Get your Front Porch Swag!Become a Patron!Support the show2024-11-0148 minDoug's Front Porch92 - Jeremy NolenIn this episode I invite award winning chef, Jeremy Nolen onto the front porch. We discuss his lifelong affair with food and his particular love of German cuisine. We also discuss his newest endeavor of offering tours to germanic Europe that are all food and drink focused. He also offers some advice for all of you foodies and home cooks out there!Get Jeremy's book: New German CuisineCheck out his new tour company: Savor GermanyGet your Front Porch Merch!Become a Paton on Patreon!Support the show2024-10-0135 minDoug's Front Porch91 - Tyler BarthIn this episode I welcome Tyler Barth, Principal of Robb Elementary School in Lock Haven, PA, on to the front porch. We discuss his childhood that was heavily influenced by both his parents and his grandparents. We also discuss why he went into education, his transition from the classroom to the principal's office, and how he builds and maintains a culture of caring and excellence in his building. Get your Front Porch Merch!Become a Patron!Support the show2024-09-0142 minDoug's Front Porch90 - Len Rutecki (Replay)In this episode I welcome friend and colleague, Len Rutecki, onto the front porch. Len is the autism teacher at my school and we discuss all things autism from what it is to how he works with his students. We also discuss how Len uses his gifts and abilities to raise money and awareness for autism outside of school. Throughout his life he has learned one thing that he continues to challenge us all to do: be kind. [Originally aired April 01, 2023]Learn more about Lenny Lifts!Get your Front Porch merch!Support the...2024-08-0145 minDoug's Front Porch89 - Ethan RodeIn this episode I welcome fellow PA Dutch instructor and friend, Ethan Rode, up on the front porch. We discuss his childhood growing up on a farm, his move to Canada to study linguistics and his recent work as an online instructor of the PA Dutch language.Get your Front Porch Merch!Become a Patron! Support the show2024-07-0145 minDoug's Front Porch88 - The Class of 2024In this episode I continue the tradition of talking with some of my graduating seniors. This year I welcome Griffin Redmon, Sofia Dressler, Elise Cygan, and Emily Shetler onto the Front Porch. We discuss their time in high school, their accomplishments, their fears, and what they are most proud of. We close our discussion with our usual 10 quick questions. Get your Front Porch Merch!Become a Patron of the Show!Support the show2024-06-0141 minDoug's Front Porch87 - Tara MondockIn this episode I welcome Tara Mondock up on the front porch. We discuss her childhood in Florida, her sojourn to college in western North Carolina, and her work with the Extension Office at the Pennsylvania State University. We then turn our discussion to her experience as an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and their main charity: the Service Dog Project. We close the discussion with our 10 quick questions. Learn more about the Order of the Eastern Star.Learn more about the Susquehanna Service Dogs.Get your Front Porch...2024-05-0142 minDoug's Front Porch86 - Bill DonnerIn this episode I welcome Dr. William Donner onto the front porch. Bill is currently the Freyberger Professor of Pennsylvania German Studies at Kutztown University and is also the chair of the Anthropology and Sociology Department. We discuss his time living on a small Polynesian island in the pacific to his work studying and researching the Pennsylvania Dutch. We also talk about how he defines culture and just how do cultures evolve and how that evolution affects the identity of a culture. Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2024-04-0147 minDoug's Front Porch85 - Lew BrysonIn this episode I welcome Lew Bryson up on to the front porch. We discuss his journey from rural Lancaster county to his love of food and drink including his various publications about beer and whiskey. We close our discussion talking about his current podcast, Seen Through A Glass, and discuss the value and importance of eating and drinking locally. Get Lew's Books!Hear Seen Through A Glass!Get your Front Porch merch! Support the show2024-03-0143 minDoug's Front Porch84 - Richard MammanaIn this episode I welcome Richard Mammana on to the front porch. We discuss his multi-ethnic childhood growing up in Easton, PA. We also discuss his acamdemic journey of studying greek, latin, and church history. We close our conversation with a discussion about his current work of documenting colonial-era Pennsylvania Dutch tombstones and what walking hundreds of old cemeteries has taught him about life. Check out Richard's work on Facebook!Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2024-02-0146 minDoug's Front Porch83 - Welcome 2024In this episode we welcome 2024 in by taking a short journey through my trusty Baer's Agricultural Almanac. We take a look at long range forecasts for the year, major anniversaries happening, and some humorous stories as well. Get your own Baer's Almanac! Get your Front Porch Swag!Support the show2024-01-0120 minDoug's Front Porch82 - Katy Bodenhorn BarnesIn this episode I welcome Katy Bodenhorn Barnes up onto the front porch. We discuss her childhood in north Texas and her journey to college at BYU. We talk a lot about her current role as the Director of Genealogical Services at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. We close our conversation with some deep questions about the power of genealogy and how learning about your past can make you a better person.Learn more about the Historical Society of Pennsylvania!Get your Front Porch merch!Support the show2023-12-0148 minDoug's Front Porch81 - Brian AynardiIn this episode I welcome Brian Aynardi, a dear friend and distant cousin, up on the front porch. We talk about his childhood in Wyomissing, PA, and his journey to Penn State to pursue degrees in Turf Management. We spend the rest of our conversation talking about his addiction to alcohol and his successful road to recovery. Learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous.Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2023-11-0154 minDoug's Front Porch80 - Gretchen SwankIn this episode I welcome Gretchen Swank up on the front porch. We discuss her childhood in the mountains of central PA, her time as a criminal investigator for the Pennsylvania State Police and her recent journey into the world of Urglaawe and Braucherei. Learn more about Urglaawe!Read Gretchen's essay that we discuss!Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2023-10-0145 minDoug's Front Porch79 - Nancy RodabaughIn this episode I welcome Nancy Rodabaugh on to the front porch. Nancy recently completed the 500+ mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through France and Spain. We talk about her preparation, her journey, and what the experience taught her. Learn more about the Camino de Santiago!Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-09-0152 minDoug's Front Porch78 - Hiram Smith (Replay)In this episode I welcome Hiram Smith up on the front porch. Hiram is a professor of Spanish and Linguistics at Bucknell University here in central PA. We discuss his youth as an "Army Brat" and the various places that he lived growing up. We also discuss African-American-English and its history within the American story as well as an honest and enlightening discussion on the "N-Word." We close the interview with our normal 10 quick questions which get sidetracked by a quick discussion on the black perspective in movies. [Originally aired June 15, 2022]Get your Front Porch Merch!2023-08-011h 05Doug's Front Porch77 - Pete Ruggieri (Replay)On this episode, Pete Ruggieri joins me on the front porch. We talk about his time as a 911 dispatcher in Chester County, PA and then we discuss his various charity work. Pete is the brains behind the annual Santa Stumble held in Lancaster each that has raised thousands of dollars to benefit the Lancaster mounted patrol and K-9 units. We close our discussion with stories about his involvement in fostering Doberman Pinschers. [Originally aired April 1, 2022]Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-07-0153 minDoug's Front Porch76 - Michael WernerIn this episode I welcome my dear friend, Michael Werner, up on the front porch. Michael is a publisher in the Palatinate region of Germany, who runs the PA Dutch language newspaper: Hiwwe wie Driwwe. Over the years his love of the PA Dutch language and culture and his work with it has helped build a strong transatlantic bridge between our two countries. We discuss his love of languages and his journey to connect with his own culture by studying the PA Dutch. Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-06-1549 minDoug's Front Porch75 - The Class of 2023In this episode I welcome seven of my current seniors up on the front porch to discuss their thoughts on their upcoming high school graduation. We discuss their fears, accomplishments and future plans. Shout out to Rebecca Muthler, Chris Corbin, Madeline Jones, Jack Hanna, Peter Monoski, Kelsey Burrows, and Aaron Eldred for their words. Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2023-06-0130 minDoug's Front Porch74 - Feli from GermanyIn this episode I welcome German YouTuber, Feli from Germany, on to the front porch. We discuss her childhood in Munich, her various trips back and forth between the US and Germany, and the growth and success of her YouTube channel. She truly is a cultural ambassador between our two countries with a unique perspective and ability to teach the value of our differences and similarities. Check out Feli from Germany's YouTube Channel!Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2023-05-1553 minDoug's Front Porch73 - David AdamIn this episode I welcome longtime friend and proud PA Dutchman, David Adam, on to the front porch. We discuss his bi-lingual childhood, how he met his wife of 62 years, and his love of teaching PA Dutch.Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-05-0146 minDoug's Front Porch72 - Shan PackerIn this episode I invite Shan Packer up on the front porch. We discuss his childhood growing up in a real company town, his career as a machinist and his eventual transition to teaching, and we close our conversation with a discussion about the current state of career technical education in our society. Today's vo-tech is not the same vo-tech that we all grew up with.Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-04-1554 minDoug's Front Porch71 - Len RuteckiIn this episode I welcome friend and colleague, Len Rutecki, onto the front porch. Len is the autism teacher at my school and we discuss all things autism from what it is to how he works with his students. We also discuss how Len uses his gifts and abilities to raise money and awareness for autism outside of school. Throughout his life he has learned one thing that he continues to challenge us all to do: be kind. Learn more about Lenny Lifts!Get your Front Porch merch!Support the show2023-04-0143 minDoug's Front Porch70 - Kathryn KlineIn this episode I welcome former student and friend, Kathryn Kline, up on the front porch. We discuss her love of writing that lead to a career in journalism. We talk about her experiences from writing obituaries for the local newspaper to being a press intern in the US Senate and now her job with a major network news bureau in Washington DC. We close our conversation with some honest talk about the current media landscape and what she envisions as the future of media and journalism moving forward. Get your Front Porch Merch! Support t...2023-03-1544 minDoug's Front Porch69 - Ryan VeltriIn this episode I welcome friend and colleague, Ryan Veltri, up on the front porch. We discuss how soccer has played a major role in his life from playing to coaching, the ups and downs of being a high school emotional support teacher, and the joy that the Dave Matthew's Band brings him. Get your front porch merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/padutchschtuffSupport the show2023-03-0151 minDoug's Front Porch68 - Jenn EatonIn this episode I welcome Jenn Eaton up on the front porch. Jenn is the curator at the Pennsylvania Military Museum located in Boalsburg, PA. We talk about all things history and the challenges that she and her colleagues face trying to make history fun and welcoming to new generations. Learn more about the PA Military Museum!Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2023-02-1555 minDoug's Front Porch67 - Kai MillerIn this episode I welcome high school friend, Kai Miller, up on the front porch. Kai has had a career that has taken her from NASA to the VA to her own business ventures. Kai has been a student and teacher of communications her whole life. In our interview we take a deep dive on just what is effective communication and how a true understanding of trust, authenticity, and empathy all aid in becoming a strong and effective communicator. Support the show2023-02-0145 minDoug's Front Porch66 - Taylor LeitzellIn this episode I welcome Taylor Leitzell onto the Front Porch. Taylor is a financial planner by trade and we talk all things money and savings. Taylor is able to make these difficult conversations easy to have, as you will hear in our talk. Want to know what an IRA is? No idea how a 401K works? Sit down, hit play, and enjoy!Taylor Leitzell is with Diversified Asset Planners which offers securities through J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions expressed by Taylor Leitzell should not be construed as specific investment, legal, or...2023-01-1539 minDoug's Front Porch65 - Welcome 2023!In this episode I welcome the new year by paging through my trusty Baer's Almanac for 2023. I highlight important anniversaries being celebrated this year as well the overall forecast for the year and finally give some sage advice from the one and only Amos Appleschnitz!Get your own Baer's Almanac! Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2023-01-0118 minDoug's Front Porch64 - The BelsnickelIn this episode the one and only Belsnickel joins me on the Front Porch. Yep, that crusty, sometimes mean, Christmas gift giver of the Pennsylvania Dutch, comes out of the shadows and sits down with me for an honest conversation. We really gain some insight into his background and just what makes him tick. Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2022-12-1522 minDoug's Front Porch63 - Christoph ErbachIn this episode, I welcome Christoph Erbach on to the Front Porch. We discuss his childhood growing up in small town Germany,. Christoph explains how the German health insurance system works as we compare and contrast it to the American system. We close our discussion with a lively talk about the power of music and friendships in forming bridges between our two countries. Check out Christoph's band: Fine RIPGet your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2022-12-011h 07Doug's Front Porch62 - Laughs at ThanksgivingIn this episode we hear four funny stories about Thanksgiving provided by listeners of the show! Not every Thanksgiving is a Hallmark style experience as you will quickly find out listening to these experiences!Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2022-11-1516 minDoug's Front Porch61 - David HunsickerIn this episode I welcome David Hunsicker up on the Front Porch. We discuss his very PA Dutch childhood, his conversion to Islam, his time spent in Turkey and Uzbekistan, and close talking about his job working in the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. A fascinating conversation to say the least! Click to learn more about Uzbekistan!Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2022-11-0154 minDoug's Front Porch60 - Ann WheelerIn this episode I welcome Ann Wheeler on to the front porch. Earlier in Ann's life she clerked for a judge on the federal 6th circuit court. I invited Ann on to give us all a Civics 101 lecture on the Supreme Court. We discuss how the court works, just what do the justices do, and what might the future look like for the judicial system in the United States. Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show2022-10-151h 01Doug's Front Porch59 - George ReppertIn this episode I welcome George Reppert up on the front porch. He might just be one of the most interesting men in the world as you will hear from our interview. We discuss the time he lived in a homeless shelter even though he wasn't homeless and his experiences of owning a head shop in the 1970s. We then get a full on lesson about all things whiskey as George teaches us about what in Gaelic is called the "water of life."Get in touch with The Social Chemist. Learn more about the Hope...2022-10-0149 minDoug's Front Porch58 - Dads Raising SonsIn this episode I welcome childhood friends Dustin Shirk and Aleks Salks up on the front porch. We discuss the journey that we have been on as fathers of young boys. We base our conversation on an interview of author Jon Tyson who's book: "The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character. We discuss the difficulties and joys of raising young men in this day and age. Listen to the interview with author Jon Tyson!Purchase Jon Tyson's Book!Get your Front Porch themed merch! Support th...2022-09-151h 03Doug's Front Porch57 - Christina HeiligIn this episode I welcome Christina Heilig up on the front porch. Christina joins us from Buchen, Germany, where she is a high school English and Spanish teacher. We discuss and explain the German school system, how German children learn about WWII and the holocaust, and compare and contrast our two countries. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating multi-cultural conversation! Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2022-09-0150 minDoug's Front Porch56 - Frank ResekIn this episode I welcome Frank Resek up on the front porch. We discuss his 20+ year career as a youth mental health counselor. We talk about the rise in mental health issues among youth in America, how he deals with his clients and their families, and the value of building relationships.Support the show2022-08-151h 08Doug's Front Porch55 - Katelyn W.In this episode I welcome former student, Katelyn W., on to the Front Porch. We discuss her love of planes, having co-piloted with her father before she was 6 years old, to her time at the United States Air Force Academy. We close the conversation talking about how she achieved her life-long goal of becoming a fighter jet pilot in the USAF. Get your Front Porch Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/padutchschtuffSupport the show2022-08-0140 minDoug's Front Porch54 - Lisa Bahr (Replay)In this episode I sit down with Lisa Bahr, the Executive Director for Centre County PAWS. We discuss her job as the director of an animal shelter, the benefits and challenges associated with rescue animals, and what a life with animals has taught her. [Originally aired January, 1, 2021]To learn more about Centre County PAWS, please visit their website: https://www.centrecountypaws.org/Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2022-07-1541 minDoug's Front Porch53 - Dustin Shirk (Replay)In this episode I get to interview a life-long friend, Dustin Shirk. I've known Dustin since Kindergarten and we've been close ever since. We get to get talk about his relationship with his brother, his journey to becoming a music teacher, and his love of both jazz and running. I felt there was no better person to get the inaugural interview. Enjoy the show! [Originally aired on May 1, 2020]Support the show2022-07-0138 minDoug's Front Porch52 - Hiram SmithIn this episode I welcome Hiram Smith up on the front porch. Hiram is a professor of Spanish and Linguistics at Bucknell University here in central PA. We discuss his youth as an "Army Brat" and the various places that he lived growing up. We also discuss African-American-English and its history within the American story as well as an honest and enlightening discussion on the "N-Word." We close the interview with our normal 10 quick questions which get sidetracked by a quick discussion on the black perspective in movies.Support the show2022-06-151h 04Doug's Front Porch51 - Bradley SmithIn this episode I welcome Bradley Smith up on the front porch. We discuss his journey from a kid loving history movies to being a curator at the Pennsylvania State Museum. We also discuss just what an archivist does as well as why learning history is so important. Visit the Pennsylvania State MuseumVisit the Berks History CenterGet your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2022-06-0158 minDoug's Front Porch50 - The Class of 2022In this episode, I welcome six of my graduating seniors up on the front porch. They tell us about their feelings as they prepare to graduate, what they believe is the number one issue facing teens today, how Covid impacted their high school experience, and what their future plans are. Listening to these teens will restore some of your faith in our future.To get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show2022-05-1535 minDoug's Front Porch49 - Ashley SnyderIn this episode I welcome Ashley Snyder up on the front porch. Ashley is is a high school German teacher at Conrad Weiser School District. We talk about her journey from her own high school days to her time spent in Germany to eventually having her own classroom. We also discuss just what it means to be PA Dutch to her and how she connects to the language and culture of her ancestors. Click here to learn more about the Pastorius Haus!Support the show2022-05-0159 minDoug's Front Porch48 - Josh BrownIn this episode I welcome Josh Brown up on the front porch. Josh and I co-authored a textbook on Pennsylvania Dutch, but that isn't what we chat about. We discuss his life journey through languages including his time studying and researching at Penn State for his PhD and his various field work among the Amish and Mennonite peoples. We tells us just a few of the things that the plain people have taught him about life and also debunks a few stereotypes and myths about the Amish.To listen to the Ephrata Cloister music referenced in our...2022-04-1554 minDoug's Front Porch47 - Pete RuggieriOn this episode, Pete Ruggieri joins me on the front porch. We talk about his time as a 911 dispatcher in Chester County, PA and then we discuss his various charity work. Pete is the brains behind the annual Santa Stumble held in Lancaster each that has raised thousands of dollars to benefit the Lancaster mounted patrol and K-9 units. We close our discussion with stories about his involvement in fostering Doberman Pinschers. Learn more about Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance! Support the show2022-04-0152 minDoug's Front Porch46 - Inge WilliamsIn this episode, I welcome Inge Williams up on the front porch. Inge is the pastor at Frieden's Lutheran Church in Shartlesville, PA. We talk about her time spent in Germany and Oman and the faith journey she went on to her life in ministry. We discuss the culture shock she experienced as she moved into a traditional PA Dutch community and how she handles the grief associated with the loss of place and landscape with her parishioners. We close our discussion with the topic of our connection to the Earth both spiritually and physically.To learn...2022-03-1543 minDoug's Front Porch45 - Lawrence MorrisIn this episode, I welcome Lawrence Morris up on the front porch. Lawrence is a professor of English at Albright College in Reading, PA. We discuss his strong Irish-American heritage which led him down an academic road in classical and medieval literature. We discuss the Irish Gaelic language and his fascination with the Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture. Support the show2022-03-0154 minDoug's Front Porch44 - Nick RobinsonIn this episode I welcome one of my old college friends, Nick Robinson, onto the front porch. We discuss our shared college memories highlighting the morning of September 11th. We talk about his various moves and jobs that took him all over America and beyond. We close our conversation talking about his time in Africa and marrying his Kenyan wife. Finally we discuss the journey that his family has been through for his wife to become an American citizen.To learn more about Nick and his family, check out their YouTube channel! Support the show2022-02-151h 08Doug's Front Porch43 - Vinnie KishbaughIn this episode, I welcome my dear friend, Vinnie Kishbaugh, up on the front porch. We discuss his childhood growing up in Berwick, PA, and his love of football. We talk about his life-long relationship with the food industry from washing dishes to being an executive chef to teaching culinary arts to high schoolers. We close our conversation talking about the new restaurant that he and his wife are opening up in early 2022. For more information about Vinnie's restaurant, check out: Good Neighbor Craft House!Support the show2022-02-0158 minDoug's Front Porch42 - Lindsay KalbachIn this episode, I welcome friend and colleague, Lindsay Kalbach, up on the front porch. We discuss the rewards and challenges of teaching high school literature and writing plus the state of public ed today. We also talk about her experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community in a very socially conservative area and the struggles of being able to converse about the topic of homosexuality. We close our conversation with our normal ten quick questions.Support the show2022-01-1548 minDoug's Front Porch41 - Welcome 2022!In this episode I welcome 2022 with a quick overview of the year from my trusty Baer's Agricultural Almanac and Gardening Guide. We look at predictions for the new year as well as important anniversaries, horoscopes, and a few corny jokes. Happy New Year 2022, everyone! To get your own copy: Baer's AlmanacSupport the show2022-01-0121 minDoug's Front Porch40 - Christmas Around The WorldIn this episode I am joined by friends from around the world up on the front porch. Each guest discusses how they and their family celebrate the Christmas season where they live. So grab your passport, we are taking a virtual trip to Canada, England, and Germany!Support the show2021-12-1525 minDoug's Front Porch39 - Shawn BeckerIn this episode I welcome Shawn Becker up on the front porch. We discuss his time in the US Coast Guard stationed in Hawaii and on the Great Lakes, his busy job at a large beer distributor, and our shared love of motorcycling. Support the show2021-12-0148 minDoug's Front Porch38 - A Thanksgiving EpisodeThanksgiving, that most American of holidays. In this episode, I reach out and ask various friends what Thanksgiving means to them. Their responses give us all the opportunity to think about what Thanksgiving means to each of us and to consider what we are truly thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Support the show2021-11-1529 minDoug's Front Porch37 - Politics and ReligionIn this episode I welcome back to the front porch Matthew DeSantis and Kevin Shock. We discuss two of the topics we are often taught not to talk about: politics and religion. We tackle the idea of separation of church and state, the role that social media has had on both topics, and where each of them see politics and the church 25 years from now. Hear Kevin's solo Front Porch Episode!Hear Matthew's solo Front Porch Episode!Support the show2021-11-011h 07Doug's Front Porch36 - Andrea DobrozsiIn this episode I welcome Andrea Dobrozsi up on the front porch. We discuss her time serving in Americorps in Chicago, her job as a high school counselor, our shared journey of losing a parent to cancer, and being the wife to a restaurant owning husband. Check out: Fireside Pizza!Support the show2021-10-151h 03Doug's Front Porch35 - Steven MadenfordThe brotherly love is flowing in this episode as I welcome my very own brother, Steven Madenford, onto the front porch. We discuss our grandparents' legacy and their effect on us, his love of all things history (in particular the Civil War), his job as a manager of a manufacturing company, and his eternal drive and relentless work ethic. To learn more about Randy Dietrich and his winery, check out his Facebook Page!Support the show2021-10-0153 minDoug's Front Porch34 - Abigail ShrackIn this episode I welcome Abigail Shrack up on the front porch. We talk about growing up on her family farm and her year spent in Venezuela. We discuss her transition from teaching to serving on her local school board. We conclude our conversation discussing and explaining what being on a "Sheep to Shawl" team is all about!Learn more about "Sheep to Shawl"!Support the show2021-09-1540 minDoug's Front Porch33 - Mike ConnorIn this episode Mike Connor joins me on the front porch. Mike is the choral director at the same high school where I teach. We discuss his childhood filled with music, the influential directors that he has had over his lifetime, and what it takes to lead not only youth choirs but also adult choirs. Learn more about the Williamsport Civic Chorus!Support the show2021-09-0156 min
Masonic Lite PodcastEpisode 124 - Bro. Doug Madenford and his buddy DutchyHello! On this episode, we welcome back MLP contributor, and most importantly our friend, Bro. Doug Madenford. After our chat we have a visit from Dutchy Doug, followed by Symbologist Michelle Snyder, the Masonic News, and in closing, Larry and the More Ape than Poultry Assembly of Dog Choir.
[00:00:00] Introductions
[00:07:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son
[00:09:00] Larry kicks us off with Bro. Doug
[00:21:55] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars
[00:23:10]Larry brings us back
[00:37:15] Third break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn
[00:38:30] Dutchy Doug makes an appearance
[00:54:25] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist...2021-08-161h 07Doug's Front Porch32 - Back to SchoolIn this episode I take a break from interviewing a friend. It is mid-August which is back to school season here in the USA. I decided to dedicate an entire episode to discussing just what back to school means for me as a teacher. I reached out and asked some of my teacher friends for their input as well. They talk about what they are looking forward to in the new year and how teaching during Covid has changed them as teachers. Get your backpack in order and put on your new shoes because we are all going back...2021-08-1534 min