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Willow's Vintage HomesteadMedia Preservation with Mark O'Brien - WVH #31The very amusing Mark O'Brien of Uncommon Ephemera joins me to talk about preserving film strips and VHS tapes. Why would anyone save these? Listen and find out!
2026-03-0429 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadPottery & Clay with Karen Mentzer - WVH #30Karen Mentzer of Bootjack Clay Shack joins me for a discussion about pottery, wild clay, discovery, learning, and following your passion to craft a fulfilling livelihood.
2026-02-2529 min
The Three Links Odd CastSmall Town; Big CreativityCoulterville, California is a relic of the Gold Rush; a small mountain community nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are 110 residents of the town, which is situated at the crossroads of two state highways that take tourists to and from mountain tourist attractions like Yosemite National Park. Like so many other towns of the Old West, Coulterville has an Odd Fellows Lodge, but one that was on the verge of closing. Just when it seemed like the lodge was about to join so many other Gold Rush-era lodges in the history books, along came Erica Wol...
2026-02-241h 26
Willow's Vintage HomesteadSheep & Fleeces with Jan DeShera - WVH #29We're talking sheep and fleeces with Jan DeShera, owner of Wild Fire Sheep Ranch and Jan DeShera Weaving Studio in Coulterville, California. Learn more about different breeds and wool types, how fleeces are processed, and how to get started raising sheep on your homestead.
2026-02-1828 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadPuppetry with Joe Selph - WVH #28My friend Joe Selph and I chat about his career as a puppeteer, which all started with Renee and his Artists. We also discuss the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and of course the Muppets and Joe's time with Jim Henson.
2026-02-1129 min
Handmade HistoryBonus Episode 1: Secret Societies and Silk Collars: A chat about heritage crafts and conservation with Willow PolsonWhat does it mean to be a "custodian of craft"? 🧵✨ In our latest episode, Alicia sits down with the heritage crafter, conservationist, podcast host, and Odd Fellow Willow Polson for a journey through the hidden corners of history. From the secret symbolism of the Odd Fellows to the year-long process of weaving baskets, Willow shares what it's like to hold traditions in your hands. We're talking: The delicate art of restoring 100-year-old silk collars. The ethics and honor of holding traditions for other cultures. The essential Victorian tool modern sewists overlo...
2026-02-0932 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadArtist Eric Pape with Dr. Greg Conn - WVH #27My good friend Dr. Gregory Conn and I do a deep dive into the curious life, death, and rediscovery of the forgotten 20th Century artist Eric Pape.
2026-02-0430 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadHeritage Roses with Burling Leong - WVH #26Today I'm chatting with Burling Leong, owner of Burlington Rose Nursery who is an expert on heritage and miniature roses. Not only does she propagate them herself, she is also a breeder of new varieties, and renovates historic rose gardens such as Hearst Castle.
2026-01-2829 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadThe Donner Party with Leslie Scatchard - WVH #25This episode takes us on a deep dive into the history of the ill-fated Donner Party with historian and educator Leslie Scatchard, where the tragic events unfold through the eyes of Tamsen Donner.
2026-01-2128 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadBeekeeping with Laura Huchel - WVH #24Most homesteaders have considered having their own hives, and this fascinating conversation with urban beekeeper Laura Huchel is packed with information so you can decide if it's right for you.
2026-01-1429 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadCommunity Music with Larry Guenther - WVH #23Larry Guenther and I chat about the importance of music in our lives, especially how it brings communities and groups together through the shared experience of heartfelt songs.
2026-01-0729 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadArt is for Everyone with Erica Wolfsen - WVH #22Local art teacher Erica Wolfsen explains how and why art is for everyone, and bringing communities together through public art, school programs, and learning how to play at paint parties with friends.
2025-12-3129 min
Willow's Vintage Homestead1920s-40s Music with Ginger Pauley - WVH #21My pal Ginger Pauley "The Vintage Girl" from Vintage America with Ginger shares what it's like to be a bandleader and singer covering music of the 1920s-40s.
2025-12-2429 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadVintage Menswear with Neal Blangiardo - WVH #20Vintage menswear expert Neal Blangiardo, proprietor of Eff's Style Emporium in New York City, discusses how to find vintage treasures in resale shops, how to clean (and how NOT to clean) vintage neckties, and ideas for dressing sharply in all seasons.
2025-12-1727 min
The You World Order Showcase PodcastThe Manos Chronicles, Odd Fellows, and Old Ways Retreats—Willow Polson’s JourneyWhat happens when television, folk traditions, and community collide in the mountains of Yosemite? In this inspiring conversation, Willow Polson—artist, writer, director, and showrunner of The Manos Chronicles—shares how storytelling, creativity, and connection fuel everything she does.We dive into:Why community is the key to making a real difference in today’s worldThe unexpected way the TV show Heroes changed Willow’s life and led to The Manos Chronicles (now on Amazon Prime)The revival of folk schools, old skills, and hands-on creativity—and why they’re so needed no...
2025-12-1243 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadA Career in Flowers with Nina Mimnaugh - WVH #19Local florist Nina Mimnaugh chats with me about how she got into the floralist business, growing local flowers organically here in the Yosemite foothills, and how one classroom opportunity changed her life.
2025-12-1029 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadMedieval Swordfighting with Jacob Plumb & Mitch Davis - WVH #18The fine folks at Iron Gate Swordfighting chat with me about the history of how all kinds of folks learned how to use a sword for battle, dueling, or just for show -- and where you can find qualified teachers in your area.
2025-12-0327 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadHerbs & Homesteading with Cindi Reusch - WVH #17Local herbalist Cindi Reusch, owner of Small Woods Farm, joins me for an interesting chat about the little-known miracle herb Yerba Santa, foraging, and her flourishing four-acre homestead in the California foothills.
2025-11-2629 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadPlant Dyes & Visible Mending with Heidi Iverson - WVH #16Heidi Iverson of Honeyfolk Clothing, and author of The Natural Dye Handbook, chats with me about plant dyes, foraging, playing with color, different kinds of fibers, and visible mending.
2025-11-1929 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadSoapmaking & Scent with Hayley Jay Croom - WVH #15Soap is STEM! Hayley Jay Croom of Paintbox Soapworks explains the science behind soapmaking, including glycerin melt-and-pour, cold process, and hot process. We also cover a bit about the psychology of scent, and what colors and scents work with which types of soap and why.
2025-11-1228 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadAmelia Earhart with Robert Bassin - WVH #14Expert Roberta Bassin shares a lifetime of knowledge and research about the enigmatic pilot Amelia Earhart, whose plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. Have they actually found her plane? What's in the classified files? Tune in and find out!
2025-11-0528 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadLiving History with Jeffrey Weissman - WVH #13We're going Back to the Future with actor Jeffrey Weissman (George McFly in 2 & 3) as we talk about how to bring history alive for audiences with improv, immersion, authenticity, and passion.
2025-10-2929 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadBroadcast History with Chuck Conrad - WVH #12Chuck Conrad, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Broadcast Museum, shares fascinating stories about early radio, television, recordings, and the importance of saving what remains of this history.
2025-10-2229 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadRunning a Vintage Shop with Sonja and Timothy Krabill - WVH #11The Krabills of Aurora, OR share tips and tricks for how to find and identify vintage items, and what it's like to run their store, Trash and Treasure Vintage.
2025-10-1529 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadVintage Ornaments with Jody Pritzl - WVH #10Jody Pritzl, expert on Shiny Brite and other vintage American-made holiday ornaments, chats with me about collecting, memories, and the magic of Christmas.
2025-10-0829 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadHomestead Food Tips with Cheryl Berg - WVH #9Homesteader Cheryl Berg and I chat about foraging, closet mead, food preservation, hugelkultur, and lots more in this fun and informative episode.
2025-10-0129 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadRose Parade Floats with John Ramirez - WVH Podcast #8A fascinating conversation with John Ramirez about how those floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade are designed and created, plus how voice acting legend June Foray launched his career as a Disney animator and designer.
2025-09-2429 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadThe Iron Door with Corinna & Chris Loh - WVH #7Learn lots of weird facts about The Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, CA, courtesy of owners Corinna & Chris Loh. Bullet holes? Ghosts? Live rattlesnakes?? You betcha!
2025-09-1730 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadBurlesque History with Kia Puckett - WVH #6This fascinating look at burlesque history with performer and educator Kia Puckett touches on Victorian sensibilities, roller derby, spies, Betty Boop, and other surprising aspects of this misunderstood art form.
2025-09-1029 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadYosemite Miwuk with Waylon Coats - WVH #5Tribal Vice Chair of the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, Waylon Coats, shares a lot of history about the Indigenous peoples of Yosemite, cultural caretaking of the land, and hope for the next generation.
2025-09-0329 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadMining & JN Perlot with Shannon Poe - WVH #4Get an inside look at the gold rush through the eyes of an 1850s miner and learn how gold gets into them thar hills in the first place with mining expert Shannon Poe.
2025-08-2729 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadMagicians with Robert Baxt - WVH #3The very magical Robert Baxt and I chat about the history of stage magicians, vaudeville, Houdini, and Hollywood's Magic Castle.
2025-08-2130 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadCrafting & Community with Abby Miller - WVH #2Local librarian and artist Abby Miller and I talk about why hands-on crafting matters, especially as it relates to community and self-care.
2025-08-2129 min
Willow's Vintage HomesteadIOOF with Ian Love-Jones- WVH #1Ian Love-Jones and I chat about the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) -- What it is, what we do as Odd Fellows, the history behind the fraternal order, how it's changed over the years, and why mutual aid societies matter now more than ever.
2025-08-2129 min
Crone by Design - A Dash of EverythingImbolcThis week we are diving into the Witch's Sabbat, Imbolc. This year it is on Thursday, February 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and Thursday, August 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. Imbolc is the traditional cross-quarter sabbat marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. We will be diving into some history, traditions, and ideas in which you could introduce celebrating Imbolc in your practice.
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Sources:
Hartman, J. (2023, January 18). Imbolc for the family. Pagan Kids. https://www.pagankids.org/post/imbolc-for-the-family
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2024-01-2924 min
Bride of Monster Kid RadioLord Blood-Rah on the Horror Host Tradition, plus Willow Polson and The Manos ChroniclesMark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review plus Radio SpotsIt's a juicy monster of an episode this week on Monster Kid Radio! In addition to Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (for all your Ultraman needs) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, Derek is joined by Willow Polson to discuss The Manos Chronicles, a series following up one of Derek's favorite films. There's an active push to build up their Patreon, and Willow tells us why. Plus, horror host Lord Blood-Rah returns to the podcast for a high-level history of horror hosting - the traditions, the icons, and why we're living in a new golden age of horror...
2023-09-081h 49
UncontainedEpisode 136: Willow Polson - Don't Aspire...BeWillow Polson is a writer/producer and a co-founder of Pulsar Entertainment and Chronokinesis Entertainment. Pulsar is an online comic book company started by the finalists of a comicbook writing contest put on by MTV and Marvel that eventually had the plug pulled and inspired the creation of Pulsar. Chronokinesis is a film production company focused on create positive, empowering, and intelligent entertainment and giving story tellers a place to be heard. Willow talks about her mentorship from Tim Kring the showrunner form the NBC show Heroes and the moment it became clear she wanted to make and produce film...
2018-09-251h 08
Primatech Files Podcast083 – Ginger Pauley Interview083 – Ginger Pauley Interview Ricky and Lilith interview Mrs "Mama" Shaw herself, Ginger Pauley – discussion includes not only being a fan of the show but working on the show from the very beginning, favourite character, the audition process, Gingers interpretation of Mama Shaw and her thoughts on her power, moving to a new house and coincidence, favourite medium to work in, meeting and working with Willow Polson, and her love for all things Vintage. You can find out more about Ginger Pauley at http://www.gingerpauley.com, @gingerpauley on twitter, and also check...
2015-10-2723 minPrimatech Files Podcast081 – Willow Polson/Isa Gunther Interview081 – Willow Polson/Isa Gunther Interview Ricky and Lilith interview Vox Heroica admins Willow Polson and Isa Gunther – discussion includes why they became hooked on Heroes, favourite volume, favourite character, how they met and started http://www.housepetrelli.com/, fan liaising, working on Heroes Reborn via Vox Heroica, interviewing and becoming friends with Tim Kring, which characters in Reborn they are liking, working on the fan interaction, what they liked about the "extras" of Heroes, trying to bring back the 9th Wonders boards, the ARG's from Heroes Prime, talk with Willow about being a writer, and how H...
2015-10-2023 min