Eliot Schrefer

 So, just how queer are ducks?  Queer behavior in animals is as diverse and complex - and as natural - as it is in our own species.  It doesn't set us apart from animals - it bonds us even closer to our animal selves.  Elion Schrefer, author of QUEER DUCKS (AND OTHER ANIMALS), joins me to tell us about the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world and why it matters.  

So, just how queer are ducks?  Queer behavior in animals is as diverse and complex - and as natural - as it is in our own species.  It doesn't set us apart from animals - it bonds us even closer to our animal selves.  Elion Schrefer, author of QUEER DUCKS (AND OTHER ANIMALS), joins me to tell us about the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world and why it matters.

Eliot Schrefer | QUEER DUCKS (AND OTHER ANIMALS)

Mike Johnston

 When you're the heir to Dark Lord, trying to live up to your great and terrible destiny, life can be tough.  Especially when you're twelve, kind of short, plagued with allergies, and can't even cast a simple Fart Revealer spell because frankly, you're pretty mediocre with the whole magic thing.  Mostly, he's just trying to survive Middle Ages School without embarrassing himself too much - no small task.   Author Mike Johnston, has been entertaining young readers with his series, Confessions of a Dork Lord, which is full of humor, hijinks and lively illustrations.  

When you're the heir to Dark Lord, trying to live up to your great and terrible destiny, life can be tough.  Especially when you're twelve, kind of short, plagued with allergies, and can't even cast a simple Fart Revealer spell because frankly, you're pretty mediocre with the whole magic thing.  Mostly, he's just trying to survive Middle Ages School without embarrassing himself too much - no small task.    Author Mike Johnston, has been entertaining young readers with his series, Confessions of a Dork Lord, which is full of humor, hijinks and lively illustrations.

Mike Johnston | CONFESSIONS OF A DORK LORD

Mike Jackson

Egypt Sherrod

Just in time for the official kickoff to the summer season, “Married To Real Estate” and recent winners of “Rock the Block” Season 3, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join me to provide us with ideas to enhance our backyard space with eco-friendly upgrades.Egypt Sherrod is a well-known television personality and a licenses realtor and founder of The Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group.  Her husband Mike Jackson is a professional builder and has his own construction company, Jackson Draper Renovations. This power couple works together to help their clients find and renovate their dream homes. 

Just in time for the official kickoff to the summer season, “Married To Real Estate” and recent winners of “Rock the Block” Season 3, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join me to provide us with ideas to enhance our backyard space with eco-friendly upgrades. Egypt Sherrod is a well-known television personality and a licenses realtor and founder of The Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group.  Her husband Mike Jackson is a professional builder and has his own construction company, Jackson Draper Renovations. This power couple works together to help their clients find and renovate their dream homes.

Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson | "MARRIED TO REAL ESTATE" 

Alison Perry

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch operates a 19-acre working farm in Bend, OR and engages hundreds of veterans of different ages and eras in peer support and agriculture-related activities.  The Ranch helps veterans find a sense of belonging and purpose through meaningful interactions, team projects, education, growing plants and caring for animals. Alison Perry,  Founder and Executive Director is a Licensed Professional Counselor and military-family member with an interest in developmental trauma, specifically combat trauma across the lifespan. She founded Central Oregon Veterans Ranch in 2014 and has led the organization since.  www.covranch.org

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch operates a 19-acre working farm in Bend, OR and engages hundreds of veterans of different ages and eras in peer support and agriculture-related activities.  The Ranch helps veterans find a sense of belonging and purpose through meaningful interactions, team projects, education, growing plants and caring for animals. Alison Perry,  Founder and Executive Director is a Licensed Professional Counselor and military-family member with an interest in developmental trauma, specifically combat trauma across the lifespan. She founded Central Oregon Veterans Ranch in 2014 and has led the organization since.  <a href="http://www.covranch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.covranch.org</a>

Alison Perry, Founder/Executive Director | Central Oregon Veterans Ranch (COVR)

Mark Follman

 Acclaimed journalist, Mark Follman has been investigating gun violence and it's impact on American society since 2012.  Follman's new book, TRIGGER POINTS: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, is the first-ever account going inside the world of behavioral threat assessment, a groundbreaking method for successfully preventing mass shootings.  Highlights in TRIGGER POINTS reveal: - Dozens of mass shooting have been prevented- The mass shooting phenomenon is widely misunderstood- The truth about media sensationalism and violent entertainment- The recent growth and evolution of prevention work The book is a myth-busting narrative that transcends deadlocked political debate and tells the story of a promising path forward. 

Acclaimed journalist, Mark Follman has been investigating gun violence and it's impact on American society since 2012.  Follman's new book, TRIGGER POINTS: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, is the first-ever account going inside the world of behavioral threat assessment, a groundbreaking method for successfully preventing mass shootings.  Highlights in TRIGGER POINTS reveal: - Dozens of mass shooting have been prevented- The mass shooting phenomenon is widely misunderstood- The truth about media sensationalism and violent entertainment- The recent growth and evolution of prevention work The book is a myth-busting narrative that transcends deadlocked political debate and tells the story of a promising path forward.

Mark Follman | TRIGGER POINTS: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America

Research shows we are missing 50 percent of our lives.  Why? Because we aren’t paying attention.  From the constant buzz of your phone and the lure of your media feed to your unrelenting, all-encompassing, and ever-growing mental to-do list – the demands on your attention have never been so severe.   In PEAK MIND, Dr. Amishi P. Jha reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-minute-a-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your life.  Acclaimed neuroscientist, Amishi P. Jha, PhD, has dedicated her life’s work to understanding the science of attention at every level – from brain imaging studies in a lab to field testing soldiers, athletes, students and firefighters.  Her work has been featured at TED, NATO, the World Economic Forum and The Pentagon. 

Research shows we are missing 50 percent of our lives.  Why?  Because we aren’t paying attention.  From the constant buzz of your phone and the lure of your media feed to your unrelenting, all-encompassing, and ever-growing mental to-do list – the demands on your attention have never been so severe.   In PEAK MIND, Dr. Amishi P. Jha reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-minute-a-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your life.  Acclaimed neuroscientist, Amishi P. Jha, PhD, has dedicated her life’s work to understanding the science of attention at every level – from brain imaging studies in a lab to field testing soldiers, athletes, students and firefighters.  Her work has been featured at TED, NATO, the World Economic Forum and The Pentagon.

Amishi P. Jha, PhD | PEAK MIND: Find Your Focus

Jerry Sargeant

Is it possible to detect illness and energy blocks using expanded perception? Can humans tap into the light frequencies of the 5th dimension? Jerry Sargeant, known as ‘The Facilitator’, is the founder of Star Magic Healing.  He is a powerful healer, motivational speaker, international bestselling author, and renowned for transforming thousands of people’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. Jerry joins me to explain how his system of healing works and how we can access it’s powers.

Is it possible to detect illness and energy blocks using expanded perception?  Can humans tap into the light frequencies of the 5th dimension?  Jerry Sargeant, known as ‘The Facilitator’, is the founder of Star Magic Healing.  He is a powerful healer, motivational speaker, international bestselling author, and renowned for transforming thousands of people’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. Jerry joins me to explain how his system of healing works and how we can access it’s powers.

Jerry Sargeant | Star Magic Healing

Karen Noé

Karen Noé is a renowned psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer with a two-year waiting list for appointments and consultations.  The Angel Quest Oracle deck was created to enhance the communication between you and your angels so that you may move forward in life with comfort and protection.  It was such a  pleasure to welcome Karen back to the show, she is a caring, kind, loving person who truly wants to help others.   

Karen Noé is a renowned psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer with a two-year waiting list for appointments and consultations.  The Angel Quest Oracle deck was created to enhance the communication between you and your angels so that you may move forward in life with comfort and protection.  It was such a  pleasure to welcome Karen back to the show, she is a caring, kind, loving person who truly wants to help others.

 Karen Noé | Angel Quest Oracle

“Zoë Bakes” is my new favorite cooking show!  She is a trained pastry chef, cookbook author and host of Magnolia Network’s “Zoë Bakes”. Zoë François joins me to tell us about her new show, shares her top baking tips and swears by her own vanilla extract recipe! Zoe Bakes

“Zoë Bakes” is my new favorite cooking show!  She is a trained pastry chef, cookbook author and host of Magnolia Network’s “Zoë Bakes”. Zoë François joins me to tell us about her new show, shares her top baking tips and swears by her own vanilla extract recipe! <a href="http://www.zoebakes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoe Bakes</a>

Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network

Sharon G. Flake

My first interview with Sharon G. Flake took place in 2021, Sharon joined me to talk about her new novel, The Life I’m In.  Since that time, The Life I’m In has been named one of the top twenty teen reads for 2021, as well as, The Kirkus Prize: Young Reader’s Finalist.Sharon G. Flake is an author parents and educators trust to tackle tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment.  Sharon is a powerful, important and encouraging voice.If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked or have questions, please call:National Human Trafficking Hotline  1-888-373-7888

My first interview with Sharon G. Flake took place in 2021, Sharon joined me to talk about her new novel, The Life I’m In.  Since that time, The Life I’m In has been named one of the top twenty teen reads for 2021, as well as, The Kirkus Prize: Young Reader’s Finalist. Sharon G. Flake is an author parents and educators trust to tackle tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment.  Sharon is a powerful, important and encouraging voice. If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked or have questions, please call:National Human Trafficking Hotline  1-888-373-7888

Writer Sharon G. Flake Highlights Human Trafficking

Hundreds of interviews that include New York Times bestselling authors, platinum recording artists, Emmy award winning actors, and civil rights leaders. Pushing that proverbial human ‘button’ this is…Real life. Real talk.

2021 was one helluva year. It was exhausting, emotional and empowering filled with loss, lessons, laughter and growth.  Do you journal?If not, I would love for you to add it to your list of resolutions.   Cheers to YOU and the New Year! 

2021 was one helluva year.  It was exhausting, emotional and empowering filled with loss, lessons, laughter and growth.  Do you journal? If not, I would love for you to add it to your list of resolutions.   Cheers to YOU and the New Year!

The Best of 2021 | Cheers to the New Year! 

Bobby Berk

With the holiday season well underway, it’s time to talk holiday gifting, decorating, entertaining, personalization, home styling and more.  Lifestyle Expert and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk, shares his top gifts, decor options, and tips on hosting the perfect holiday get-together.  

With the holiday season well underway, it’s time to talk holiday gifting, decorating, entertaining, personalization, home styling and more.  Lifestyle Expert and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk, shares his top gifts, decor options, and tips on hosting the perfect holiday get-together.

BOBBY BERK | Holiday Season Survival Guide

Heather Thomson

Christmas will be here before you know it!  And…if you are still on the hunt for gifts everyone wants (even if they don’t know it yet) – my guest today may have just what you’re looking for!  Fashion designer, stylist, lifestyle expert and former Real Housewife of New York City, Heather Thomson, stopped by to share her top picks for your whole crew! 

Christmas will be here before you know it!  And…if you are still on the hunt for gifts everyone wants (even if they don’t know it yet) – my guest today may have just what you’re looking for!  Fashion designer, stylist, lifestyle expert and former Real Housewife of New York City, Heather Thomson, stopped by to share her top picks for your whole crew!

HEATHER THOMSON | Gift Picks for Your Whole Crew

Tiffany Jenkins

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Comedians, moms, and celebrated internet stars Tiffany Jenkins (“Juggling the Jenkins”), Meredith Masony (“That’s Inappropriate”) and Dena Blizzard (“One Funny Mother”), with a combined social media following of 12 million, join together for a national tour to bring fans across the country night of laughs in the live comedy event “My Name Is NOT Mom.” “My Name Is NOT Mom” powerhouses of comedy were united by their common approach of being honest about motherhood. No matter where you are on your motherhood journey, every mom has felt the stab of being called “Mom!” forty-six times a day. Discover how laughter has helped these moms raise (mostly, but not all the time) great kids, all while maintaining some sense of themselves. This show is a must-see for those who might have been locked up for over a year and for anyone who is finally due for a night out with girlfriendsDecember 4th | Elsinore Theater  Salem OR  | 7:30pmDecember 5th | Hult Center Eugene OR | 2pm &amp; 6pm

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Comedians, moms, and celebrated internet stars Tiffany Jenkins (“Juggling the Jenkins”), Meredith Masony (“That’s Inappropriate”) and Dena Blizzard (“One Funny Mother”), with a combined social media following of 12 million, join together for a national tour to bring fans across the country night of laughs in the live comedy event “My Name Is NOT Mom.” “My Name Is NOT Mom” powerhouses of comedy were united by their common approach of being honest about motherhood. No matter where you are on your motherhood journey, every mom has felt the stab of being called “Mom!” forty-six times a day. Discover how laughter has helped these moms raise (mostly, but not all the time) great kids, all while maintaining some sense of themselves. This show is a must-see for those who might have been locked up for over a year and for anyone who is finally due for a night out with girlfriendsDecember 4th | Elsinore Theater  Salem OR  | 7:30pmDecember 5th | Hult Center Eugene OR | 2pm &amp; 6pm

Tiffany Jenkins | "MY NAME IS NOT MOM" 

I shared my first COVID shot experience with you in March, 2021. I said I would share my second COVID shot experience with you in April, 2021. I'm sharing it with you now...7 months later. Take a listen, it's not what you think. :) 

I shared my first COVID shot experience with you in March, 2021.  I said I would share my second COVID shot experience with you in April, 2021.  I'm sharing it with you now...7 months later.  Take a listen, it's not what you think. :)

COVID Shot #2....and other COVID stuff 

John Kanell

John Kanell, founder of Preppy Kitchen, is fabulous! If you're looking for some delicious baking tips for the fall season, whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, John is here to reignite the spark in the kitchen. Over the years, I have interviewed dozens of cooking and baking experts....and I've enjoyed every single one of them. However, this is the first time that I've come away from an interview with several tips and techniques that I can't wait to try!   

John Kanell, founder of Preppy Kitchen, is fabulous! If you're looking for some delicious baking tips for the fall season, whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, John is here to reignite the spark in the kitchen.  Over the years, I have interviewed dozens of cooking and baking experts....and I've enjoyed every single one of them. However, this is the first time that I've come away from an interview with several tips and techniques that I can't wait to try!

John Kanell | Preppy Kitchen

"I would say it's one of the scariest places on Earth!" -- People MagazineLawyers, paranormal investigators, psychologists, and clerics witnessed terrifying events at this house, proving beyond a reasonable doubt that this demon was real.  In addition to photos and physical evidence, the story of the house was also documented by the Discover Channel.Businessman, Bob Cranmer, a former Army intelligence officer and county commissioner, still lives in the house.  In his book, The Demon of Brownsville Road, he recounts the extreme demonic assault on his family -- resulting in suicide attempts and psychiatric hospitalizations. At one point, blood even ran down the walls.

"I would say it's one of the scariest places on Earth!" -- People MagazineLawyers, paranormal investigators, psychologists, and clerics witnessed terrifying events at this house, proving beyond a reasonable doubt that this demon was real.  In addition to photos and physical evidence, the story of the house was also documented by the Discover Channel.Businessman, Bob Cranmer, a former Army intelligence officer and county commissioner, still lives in the house.  In his book, The Demon of Brownsville Road, he recounts the extreme demonic assault on his family -- resulting in suicide attempts and psychiatric hospitalizations.  At one point, blood even ran down the walls.

The Demon of Brownsville Road

Ed Asner

 Best known as the gruff newsman he first played on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" he was also a busy character actor and a political activist.  I had the pleasure to meet and interview Ed Asner in 2009 while he was in Bend for the one man show FDR.   Ed Asner passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021. 

Best known as the gruff newsman he first played on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" he was also a busy character actor and a political activist.  I had the pleasure to meet and interview Ed Asner in 2009 while he was in Bend for the one man show FDR.   Ed Asner passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021.

ED ASNER | 1929 ~ 2021

Why are we, the people of the United States, so divided? How did we get here and what can we do about it?  The reason for the divisive political polarization we’re experiencing in the United States, as explained by social psychologist, Peter T. Coleman, can’t be traced back to one unreasonable person, unfortunate event, or societal defect. In his new book, 'The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization' Coleman details principles and practices for navigating and healing the difficult divides in our homes, workplaces, and communities, blending compelling personal accounts from his years of working on entrenched conflicts with lessons from leading-edge research.  This book is dedicated to the 86 percent of Americans who are currently exhausted, miserable, and desperately seeking a way out of our culture of contempt.   - Peter T. Coleman Peter T. Coleman is professor of psychology and education at Columbia University. 

Why are we, the people of the United States, so divided? How did we get here and what can we do about it?  The reason for the divisive political polarization we’re experiencing in the United States, as explained by social psychologist, Peter T. Coleman, can’t be traced back to one unreasonable person, unfortunate event, or societal defect. In his new book, 'The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization' Coleman details principles and practices for navigating and healing the difficult divides in our homes, workplaces, and communities, blending compelling personal accounts from his years of working on entrenched conflicts with lessons from leading-edge research.  This book is dedicated to the 86 percent of Americans who are currently exhausted, miserable, and desperately seeking a way out of our culture of contempt.   - Peter T. Coleman Peter T. Coleman is professor of psychology and education at Columbia University.

Peter T. Coleman | The Way Out

Alan Sakell's debut novel 'The Boy' will keep you in suspense until the very last page; a psychological thriller that mesmerizes. It's dark, it's twisted and I couldn't put it down. 

Alan Sakell's debut novel 'The Boy' will keep you in suspense until the very last page; a psychological thriller that mesmerizes. It's dark, it's twisted and I couldn't put it down.

Alan Sakell | THE BOY

Dawn Newton

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Physical Health & Your Body

The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!