Everyone has a story. Who is that person who mows the grass at the local baseball diamond? Who changes the billboards?
I enjoyed a little visit with a woman who works and manages the snack bar at the Fair Oaks Theater (a small community outdoor theater venue) – Merete Bryant.
Also, we visit Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas.
Granges have historically been a great support for farmers and agricultural areas, and have extended into other aspects of the community as well. The National Grange Master’s baseless litigation efforts certainly goes against the grain, so to speak. This week, I talk with Jay Hearnley, President of Sacramento Community Grange #843 about state granges and the organization that exists to support them.
And, we visit Redwood National Park.
Attention trivia buffs! This week, I talk with Matt Russell of Questionable Trivia about trivia nights – participating, hosting and writing the questions.
And, we visit Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin.
This week, I talk with someone who is actually helping veterans – Wind Walker, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Forgotten Warrior; Veterans Helping Veterans – who doesn’t pull his punches.
And, we visit the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in Georgia.
What was it like to a deck hand on packet ship during the 1880s? John Wood experienced a taste during a volunteer gig on the Hawaiian Chieftain.
Also, we visit Tuskegee Airmen National Site in Alabama.
Before Kevin Bacon’s “six degrees,” there was Royal Leonard, a living “Zelig.” Barry S. Martin’s biography of this legendary pilot – “Forgotten Aviator; The Adventures of Royal Leonard” – is a truly fascinating tale. Martin shares some of the highlights this week.
Also, we visit Missouri’s Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Are your thought processes a little sluggish or it’s been a little difficult to focus lately? Try improv!
This week, I sit down with Chris Crotty, General Manager and Artistic Director, of ComedySportz Sacramento about the benefits and sheer fun of improv.
And, we visit Weir Farm National Historic Site in Branchville, Connecticut.
Did you know that women disguised themselves as men so they could fight in the Civil War? Did you know that more people died in the Civil War than in World War II?
Four reenactors from the National Civil War Association – an educational non-profit – shared some interesting tidbits in this week’s podcast.
And, we visit Fort Donelson in Dover, Tennessee.
Sherpa are the elite of humanity. The recent tragic loss of 16 of these incredibly strong, brave men was devastating. If it is possible to bring something positive from the fatal avalanche of April 30, 2014, it is the highlighting of the corruption of the Nepalese Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. In my interview with Kevin Vann, veteran climber and co-founder of Trek 8848 (which leads expeditions to Everest Base Camp), you learn about the Sherpa who, as with parents around the world, are desperately eking out a living to feed their families and provide a future for their children.
And, we visit the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Pennsylvania; the first railroad to tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains.
Do you know the real reason the U.S. celebrates Cinco de Mayo? Ernesto Delgado, owner of Tequila Museo Mayahuel, talks tequila and his proud Mexican heritage. And, we visit Kalaupapa National Historic Park in Hawaii.
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