Podcasts about Oral history

Revisited: This year marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country for ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

On the latest edition of The Baumbastic Podcast, Andrew Ellis takes you back to the 2019 Arkansas team that became the first in program history to achieve back-to-back College World Series appearances. OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #ryansilverfield #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Click link below & use code INSIDEAR250 so when you bet $25, get $250 BONUS! www.insidearkansas.com/betsaracen Terms apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICI AESTHETICS & WELLNESS At Vici they specialize in the latest peptide therapies! Cognitive support, neuro-optimization, skin vitality, & anti aging…they have a range of peptides to target your specific goals. Text them today at 479-343-8424 or visit viciaestheticsandwellness.com! Vici Aesthetics and Wellness — Come Conquer With Us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Baumbastic Podcast, Andrew Ellis talks about the 2018 Arkansas Razorbacks, who accomplished great things and took the program to new heights while simultaneously delivering one of the biggest heartbreaks ever seen on a sports field. OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #ryansilverfield #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Click link below & use code INSIDEAR250 so when you bet $25, get $250 BONUS! www.insidearkansas.com/betsaracen Terms apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICI AESTHETICS & WELLNESS At Vici they specialize in the latest peptide therapies! Cognitive support, neuro-optimization, skin vitality, & anti aging…they have a range of peptides to target your specific goals. Text them today at 479-343-8424 or visit viciaestheticsandwellness.com! Vici Aesthetics and Wellness — Come Conquer With Us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first edition of the Baumbastic Oral History, Andrew Ellis looks back to the 2017 season and breaks down why it was such a pivotal moment for the program coming off an embarrassing finish in 2016 and why it helped set the team up for more success in the following seasons! OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #ryansilverfield #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Click link below & use code INSIDEAR250 so when you bet $25, get $250 BONUS! www.insidearkansas.com/betsaracen Terms apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICI AESTHETICS & WELLNESS At Vici they specialize in the latest peptide therapies! Cognitive support, neuro-optimization, skin vitality, & anti aging…they have a range of peptides to target your specific goals. Text them today at 479-343-8424 or visit viciaestheticsandwellness.com! Vici Aesthetics and Wellness — Come Conquer With Us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Baumbastic Podcast, Andrew Ellis takes you back to the 2021 season when Arkansas won 50 games, the SEC regular season and tournament titles, another Golden Spikes Award thanks to Kevin Kopps before ultimately ending the season in heartbreaking fashion. OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #ryansilverfield #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Click link below & use code INSIDEAR250 so when you bet $25, get $250 BONUS! www.insidearkansas.com/betsaracen Terms apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICI AESTHETICS & WELLNESS At Vici they specialize in the latest peptide therapies! Cognitive support, neuro-optimization, skin vitality, & anti aging…they have a range of peptides to target your specific goals. Text them today at 479-343-8424 or visit viciaestheticsandwellness.com! Vici Aesthetics and Wellness — Come Conquer With Us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This interview is with Will Craigie of Bryn Mawr Vineyards. In this interview, Will discusses the many pivots he took that led him to the wine industry.Will talks about his beginnings as a musician and performer. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Will performed in an acoustic rock band as a guitar player. After many incredible experiences within the music industry, Will decided he needed a lifestyle change in 2006. During his time as a musician, Will worked in restaurants on the side. After leaving the music industry, Will continued working in restaurants in the kitchen, guiding the chaos of service. Later, Will started working in a kitchen at a wine tasting venue where he learned a lot about wine through making wine lists and taking opportunities to help on the line.Will discusses his transition to Oregon and the wine industry. Will's boss at the restaurant had sent Will on a trip to the Willamette Valley to taste wines and bring back to the restaurant. Will was captured by Oregon and decided to make another pivot into the Oregon wine industry, not at a winery, but as a wine tour driver. Will started his own wine tour company and took people across the valley for tastings, frequently visiting Bryn Mawr. When Will's business went under during the pandemic in 2020, he started working part-time at Bryn Mawr as a cellar assistant. By 2021, Will was brought on full-time as a cellar assistant and before that harvest was over, he was named cellar master. In 2022, Will transitioned into an assistant winemaker role.Later in the interview, Will talks about his future and the future of the Oregon wine industry. Will is happy at Bryn Mawr and does not plan on going anywhere. Will believes he still has more to learn at Bryn Mawr, specifically the vineyard side of things. As for the wine industry, Will trusts that things will regenerate as they have done in the past. He has hopes for the future for himself and the industry.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Bryn Mawr Vineyards in Salem on August 19, 2026.

This interview is with Elishca Charles of Kann. In this interview, Elishca discusses her journey through hospitality and what it means to her.Elishca talks about her early aspirations of becoming a military doctor, studying public health in college. When Elishca realized that career might not bring her the most joy, she started working in restaurants and never left. Elishca started learning about wine with her coworkers and continued educating herself from there. After the pandemic, that restaurant could not keep her in the same capacity, so she switched to the hotel industry as a food and beverage manager where she got experience in event planning. Throughout this time, Elishca was growing her wine knowledge and wanted to work in a winery. Visiting Oregon awhile back, Elishca decided to make the move in 2023 and secured a job at Domaine Serene.Elishca discusses her experiences within the Willamette Valley and her transition to Kann. Elishca had always loved Oregon Pinot Noir and grew a deeper appreciation for the Willamette Valley working for Domaine Serene. She hoped people left the winery feeling curious to try more wines and exposed to what is in our backyard. From there, Elishca was offered the opportunity to interview with Kann for a general manager position. Elishca had dined at Kann previously, and had dreamed of working there. Kann combined Elishca's Haitian culture and the food she grew up eating with her love of wine. Later in the interview, Elishca talks about what hospitality means to her. Elishca defines hospitality as an unwritten and unspoken language. She believes that hospitality is felt immediately when walking into a new place. She notes an experience she had with her grandmother in Haiti who did not share the same language. Elishca explains that her grandmother communicated through food and hospitality, something she takes with her throughout the industry.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Kann in Portland on August 18, 2026.

This interview is with Aaron Kirschnick of Galaxy Wine Company. In this interview, Aaron discusses his work selling wine in almost every medium and the story that inspired his Pinot Noir Rosé, Mano Coronuto Wine.Aaron talks about starting out in restaurants on the culinary side where he started learning about wine. When the hours were not sustainable, Aaron decided to pursue his interest in wine, starting out at a wine importing company. After a serious health scare, Aaron felt he needed a change but wanted to stay in wine. Aaron transitioned into sales and has worked in almost every aspect of wine sales including retail, wholesale, and direct to consumer, eventually landing at Galaxy. Aaron plans to stay at Galaxy until he potentially goes off on his own, pursing his personal wine dreams.Aaron discusses the story behind creating his own wine in the hopes of helping other people. In May of 2025, Aaron was diagnosed with throat cancer. During his time at the hospital receiving treatment, he watched his fellow patients struggle with the financial burden of chemotherapy, and wanted to help. Thus, Aaron created Mano Cornuto Wines that raises money for the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation. When Aaron was too sick to produce the wine, the industry stepped in and produced 3 barrels of wine for his cause the first year. Now that Aaron is cancer-free, he plans to be more hands-on as the project continues. Later in the interview, Aaron talks about the future of the Oregon wine industry. Aaron believes that people with passion and a story sell wine and those stories won't go away. Aaron is optimistic for Oregon wine and thinks there is still room for growth. He hopes to see more varietals in the valley as the industry evolves.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 11, 2026.

This interview is with Carrie Higgins of Press Printing & Packaging. In this interview, Carrie discusses her part within the wine industry and starting her own company.Carrie talks about looking for a relationship-based career right out of college. In 1993, Carrie started as a sales rep for a wine labeling company after finding the role in a newspaper. After building relationships within the wine industry, Carrie knew she found her people. At the time, she was working with the pioneers of the industry and making connections with the future generations of the Oregon wine industry.  Becoming enamored with the wine industry, Carrie helped build a printing company's successful labeling division until she starting her own company in 2020.Carrie discusses what drove her to start her own company. Although at a successful company, Carrie felt limited in what she could offer to her partners. She created Press to help out the little guys. She found ways to save costs on printing and was able to give specialized services to individual wine brands. Unique to Press, Carrie works with about seven different print partners to give each client exactly what they need at a fair price. Carrie's biggest success story is A to Z. Carrie has been with A to Z since the beginning and has helped grow the brand into what it is today through labeling. Later in the interview, Carrie talks about her perspective on the current climate of the industry. While she predicts consolidation and closure of wineries, she is optimistic about the future. Carrie believes people are not going to stop drinking wine and the industry isn't going anywhere. Although the industry is not experiencing the huge growth of previous years, the exponential growth was not sustainable. While the industry is looking for every way to save money during this time, Carrie predicts Oregon wine will come out on the other side.  This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Carrie's mobile office in West Linn on August 17, 2026.

This interview is with Scott Sabbadini of Bjornson Vineyard. In this interview, Scott discusses his experiences within the wine industry and achieving his dream of working in the Willamette Valley.Scott talks about growing up in an Italian family who visited Italy multiple times throughout his childhood. Wine had always been on the table and he always associated it with connection. When it was time to go off to college, Scott followed in his parents' footsteps and went to UC Davis. Scott's father had suggested he take a few winemaking courses and eventually, Scott declared winemaking as his major. After spending a year abroad in Italy and finishing school, Scott jumped right into the industry.Scott discusses his various jobs within and adjacent to the industry. Scott's first real harvest in the industry was in 2006 as an assistant winemaker in a two-person operation. Here, Scott gained a lot of experience within a short amount of time. Scott experienced the opposite scale of production when he did a harvest in New Zealand. Scott believes most people in the industry should experience working in such a large scale because those skills are incredibly transferrable. After working various assistant winemaking jobs, Scott knew he wanted to take the next step. Although before that next step, Scott brewed beer for a year instead. When he decided brewing wasn't for him, he went back to wine and is now the head winemaker for Bjornson.Later in the interview, Scott talks about his role at Bjorson and his view on the Oregon wine industry. Scott started at Bjornson in July of 2019 when he was able to prove himself as a quality winemaker before the smoke of 2020. From there, Scott has been experimenting with different varietals and even started a custom crush program at Bjornson on top of starting his own consulting business. As for the industry, Scott is excited about the overlap of institutional knowledge and young ambition within Oregon wine. Scott is having fun on this wave of expansion and experimentation.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 10, 2026.

Hello and welcome to this bonus episode of Revolutions Per Movie. Thank you for supporting what we're doing…it means a lot.We were in the process of releasing our recent conversation about John Curry and his band Flyboys this week when we heard from Lisa Fancher about his passing. So we've decided to make this episode of EXPLORING THE AXIS: THE ORAL HISTORY OF FRONTIER RECORDS w/ Lisa Fancher available to everyone. Much love to John, his family, and his bandmates. SHOW NOTES:Welcome to Chapter 3 of Exploring the Axis, where we freak out about the genesis of Lisa's first vinyl release for Frontier Records, the iconic Flyboys S/T 12” EP, an incredible pinnacle of L.A. power-pop-driven punk/garage songwriting.We discuss why the timing was right to release her first record, what the label was originally going to be called, how she first met Flyboys by interviewing them in her parent's living room, why Flyboys won't let their debut 7” be re-issued, how their 2nd 7” Crayon World is considered a classic of the era & how the sleeves came back in the wrong size, telling Slash to fuck off, why the look of Flyboys was different than other bands in the scene, the long journey to get the S/T EP recorded, recording at Leon Russell's recording studio, Disneyland vs. hardcore punk, starting to think about putting out a Circle Jerks LP, JFA covering the Flyboys without credit and more!The Complete Flyboys: frontierrecords-flyboys.bandcamp.com/album/the-complete-flyboys-1978-1980CHAKI: chaki.bandcamp.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 147 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Japanese America! In Season 3, Episode 7, we step directly into one of the most monumental, legally complex, and deeply emotional chapters in our community's history: the fight for Japanese American Redress. While most people think of Redress in terms of the landmark Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the 120,000 Japanese Americans forced into domestic concentration camps, there is a massive parallel story of international kidnapping and legal limbo that took decades to bring to light. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary narrative of Japanese Latin American (JLA) deportees. Through the rare, deeply personal oral histories of the three Naganuma Brothers—Jimmy, George Kazuharu, and Kazumu Julio Cesar—we trace a family's journey from a thriving life in Callao, Peru, to being abducted by the U.S. military, fumigated with DDT upon arrival in New Orleans, and incarcerated at the Department of Justice internment camp in Crystal City, Texas. We examine their multi-decade battle for basic legal status after being classified as "illegal entrants," and highlight the fierce advocacy of their sister Kiyo, whose bold confrontation with U.S. officials made her siblings some of the few Japanese Peruvians to receive the full $20,000 Redress settlement. Koji also shares his own personal connection to Crystal City, where his family was incarcerated after his grandfather gave up his citizenship, illustrating the diverse and irony-filled nature of that campLinks & Resources MentionedDiscover Nikkei & Densho Partnership: Listen to the full oral histories and read the complete transcripts for Jimmy Naganuma (https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/927/), George Naganuma (https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/928/), and Kazumu Julio Cesar Naganuma (https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/927/)Learn More: Visit the Japanese American National Museum (JANM.org) for exhibitions, history, and community resources.Follow & Support UsEnjoyed the episode?  Don't forget to rate, review, and tell a friend! CreditsThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited by Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National MuseumSupport the show

This interview is with Jeff Makjavich of Les Caves Wine Bar. In this interview, Jeff discusses his history within hospitality and his decision to return to Les Caves.Jeff talks about his early experiences in hospitality working as a barista and in small restaurants. After experiencing the ceremony of full-service restaurants, Jeff decided that's where he wanted to work. From there, he continued working in restaurants, but at a higher level. Eventually, he was hired a restaurants with established wine programs. While he didn't get it at first, Jeff knew he needed to learn about wine or he would be limited within hospitality. Jeff continued to learn about wine on the job and off the cuff. Working at Little Bird, Jeff grew into the hospitality professional he is today and played the role of wine director assistant.Jeff discusses his first go at Les Caves and how he returned to it years later. Jeff was offered a job in April of 2019 through mutual connections and was enthralled by the atmosphere of the wine bar. After taking the job, Jeff was noticing little things he would do differently around the wine bar. He wanted to be able to decide what wines he was pouring and refrain from taking reservations. During the pandemic, Jeff decided to leave Les Caves and go back to restaurants. During this time, Jeff remotely created wine lists for a restaurant in Texas and learned more about curation. It was when he was getting comfortable in his job that Jeff was offered to come back to Les Caves, but this time as an operating owner.Later in the interview, Jeff talks about the changes he has made to Les Caves. Jeff's goal for the spot was to create a casual place for people to hang out and drink wine on the daily. He is determined to make Les Caves different from other wine bars by staying open later and changing the business model of a usual wine bar. Les Caves offers a wine list presented like a bottle list and does not open a new bottle until the previous one has been finished. At that point, the customer can pick the next bottle they open. Jeff finds that this doesn't waste wine and allows customers to explore wines they may not have tried otherwise.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Les Caves Wine Bar in Portland on August 6, 2026.

This interview is with Jon Larson & Boyd Pearson of Redolent Wine Company. In this interview, the two discuss bonding over wine and starting their own brand.Jon & Boyd talk about first meeting in 2008 when Boyd and his wife moved to Portland. Boyd moved across the street from Jon and Jon noticed they disposed of a lot of wine bottles. With a huge interest in fermentation, Jon became friends with Boyd and they started talking about wine. Jon knew the fermentation and Boyd knew wine and sales. After a friend had some extra fruit, the neighbors decided they were going to make some wine, something they had many conversations about on Jon's porch.The friends discuss the development of Redolent and their unique style of wine. Jon & Boyd picked the name “Redolent” because it essentially means a smell or taste that brings back a memory. Jon describes it as “tater tots are redolent of grandma's house.” Although they were originally worried people wouldn't be able to pronounce it, the name reflects how they want their wines to be redolent of the fruit it was made with. Redolent wines are made with fruit that was picked early. The two enjoy the delicate nature of these wines and the ability to drink more of it. Redolent released its first vintage in 2015 as a small project between friends who would be happy even if the wine didn't sell because that meant they could drink it themselves.Later in the interview, Jon & Boyd talk about their plans and aspirations for the future. As of this interview, Jon & Boyd still have day jobs and Redolent is their side project. The dream is to make Redolent their full-time gig and have their wines age well over time. Even if that doesn't happen, the two would be happy to just simply keep hanging out and drinking wine together.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Jon's house in Portland on August 7, 2026.

This interview is with Davis Dixon of HiFi Wine Bar. In this interview, Davis discusses his transition from restaurants to fully focusing on wine.Davis talks about working in restaurants at a young age and hospitality becoming a part of who he was. Until he worked in Seattle, he didn't realize people could make a career out of hospitality. Although Davis had been intimidated by wine, he was fascinated by it as it always surrounded him in restaurants. In 2019, Davis decided to put his full focus on wine and asked for the Wine Bible to start his wine education. From there, Davis worked as a bartender who was determined to learn about his facilities' wine programs.Davis discusses his transition to HiFi and becoming a sommelier. After working a harvest in New Zealand, Davis wanted to work a harvest in Oregon, moving to the Willamette Valley. Through his connections, he started working at the International Pinot Noir Celebration where he connected with Ben and Evan of HiFi and was offered a position. After working part-time at HiFi during harvest, Davis accepted a full-time position in the wine bar. Working at HiFi, Davis has been learning leadership skills and how to put the right bottles in front of people. While working at HiFi, Davis was also working on his advanced sommelier certificate from CMS, becoming even more educated in wine.Later in the interview, Davis talks about his goals for the future. Eventually, Davis wants to be a wine buyer. He wants to make the decisions on what wines are available to his customers. At this time, Davis is only able to create success for himself, but in the future, he wants to use his knowledge and skills to do things for others within the industry, especially aspiring black sommeliers. Davis believes people within the industry are generous with their time and information, and he wants to be able to give back in the same way.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 4, 2026.

This interview is with Fiona FixMitchell & Marcus & Allie Hall of RainSong Vineyard. In this interview, the second generation of RainSong talk about growing up on the vineyard and taking over the family business.Fiona and Allie talk about growing up on the vineyard and becoming involved in their parents' dream. Their parents, Mike and Merry Fix, purchased the vineyard when Fiona was around 5 years old and before Allie was born. Growing up in the industry, the two remember going to wine events and festivals with their parents and helping out around the vineyard and winery. They believe RainSong is a magical place and were grateful that they could remain living on the property in their own houses.Marcus discusses becoming involved with RainSong and eventually becoming their head winemaker. Marcus and Allie met in college, and when it was evident he would be sticking around, Mike started asking him to help out with little things around the winery, and bit by bit, he started teaching him how to make wine. His first harvest was in 2009 and after spending some time at RainSong, he was easily convinced to become a part of the business and lifestyle. Marcus claimed his first vintage as head winemaker in 2011 has been evolving in the role ever since.Later in the interview, the three talk about the process of taking over the business. It was a smooth a gradual transition from the first generation to the second, but the three officially took over RainSong in 2019. Usually, a new generation brings lots of change, but the three want to maintain the feeling and friendliness that RainSong has always had. While they plan to keep the winery mostly the same, they have introduced new varietals and a wine club to stay up to date and relevant in the modern climate. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at RainSong Vineyard in Cheshire on August 3, 2026.

This interview is with Kevin Parsons of Cluster Stuck Wine Consulting. In this interview, Kevin talks about his experiences within the wine industry and discusses parts of the industry not everyone sees. Kevin talks about his early aspirations of becoming a winemaker. Kevin knew he wanted to be in wine early on in his life. After brewing beer with his father and going to an art high school, Kevin decided he wanted to get into the wine industry as a sophomore in high school. From there, Kevin studied horticulture at CalPoly and worked his first harvest his senior year as a lab assistant. This cemented Kevin's ideals of becoming a winemaker. Kevin discusses his many different roles within the industry. After moving to Arizona for his wife's education, Kevin was looking for wine jobs within a difficult climate. He started in agricultural research and transitioned to brewing beer where he got to express his creativity. After proposing to his wife in the Willamette Valley, he knew that was where he wanted to put down roots. Within the valley, Kevin has worked as an assistant  and head winemaker and custom crush manager. During this time, Kevin started the Willamette Valley Wine Journal Club, a place where like-minded people can mix wine academics and practice together.Later in the interview, Kevin talks about the difficult times he's gone through within the industry. Kevin has learned that he prefers to work under an owner that practices humility and leaves their ego at the door. Through his experiences, he has learned how he wants to treat people and more importantly, how he doesn't want to treat people. While Kevin may not have had the best experiences at certain wineries, he is proud of what he was able to accomplish at bad places. Now, Kevin operates his wine consulting business and keeps an eye out for the right opportunities within the industry.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 4, 2026.

This interview is with Perry Heistuman and Eli Doty of Hoty Wines. In this interview, the couple discusses their separate careers in hospitality and how they created a wine brand together.Perry talks about always being plant-driven and hospitality-centered. Her father worked in wine distribution all throughout her childhood so she already had a limited view of the wine industry. At 19, Perry worked her first harvest in Italy, learning a lot about winemaking and cellar work. At the age of 26, she decided to go to Oregon State University to study viticulture, a side of the industry she didn't know much about at the time. From that experience, she learned that she enjoyed the winemaking and hospitality side of the industry.Eli discusses his entrance into the industry. Eli also started working in hospitality and restaurants where he grew an interest in wine. He had always had a connection to nature, and wine was a way to celebrate that. He also believes that wine can take you places both physically and mentally. Working in restaurants, Eli got heavily involved in creating wine lists and pairings. Eli has completed his WSET diploma and is looking to advance further as a sommelier through CMS.Later in the interview, the two talk about coming together to create Hoty Wines. The two met in college and started drinking wine together. After bonding over wine throughout their relationship, they came across some fruit that was unspoken for. They took this opportunity to make their own wine with grapes Perry had farmed. They claim that every wine they make is like a college course. The two released their first vintage in 2023 and look forward to releasing their 2024 and 2025 vintages.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at No Clos Radio in Forest Grove on July 31, 2026.

This interview is with Mike & Merry Fix of RainSong Vineyard. In this interview, the couple discusses how they started their vineyard and passed it along to the second generation.The two talk about how the vineyard went from an idea to a reality. Mike and Merry met in college through skydiving club at different universities. Now, the couple has been married for almost 55 years. After Mike retired from Nabisco at 52, they could achieve their dreams of owning and living on a vineyard. Mike was always interested in fermentation and Merry wanted to raise a family in the country. After making a three-way trade for land, Mike and Merry started planting in 1985. The first year, they realized how naive they were about the difficulty of producing a vineyard, but they were quick leaners. They learned a lot from a friend who had started a vineyard a few years before them and took UC Davis wine refresher courses to obtain winemaking knowledge.Mike and Merry discuss their successful bottling program. RainSong was widely known for this program until the pandemic in 2020. The two got the idea when they were traveling in Italy and stumbled upon a small winery that allowed customers to bring their own bottles and containers to collect wine directly from the barrel. While Mike and Merry couldn't do this exact model due to labeling laws, they were able to make it their own by supplying bottles with a simple label. This program was wildly successful and built a great community around the vineyard. Each year, the attendees looked forward to hearing “the bear joke.”Later in the interview, Mike and Merry talk about passing the vineyard off to the next generation. While their son-in-law has been making their wine since 2011, they didn't make the official transition until July 2019. Now, the vineyard is in the hands of their two daughters and son-in-law. The couple is grateful to keep living on the vineyard and being involved in RainSong on a smaller scale. Now, they do more of the background work and leave the future of RainSong to the next generation.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at RainSong Vineyard in Cheshire on August 3, 2026.

This interview is with Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre of Trinity College in Connecticut. In this interview, Jennifer discusses her career as a professor and wine historian and her initial impressions of the Oregon wine industry.Jennifer talks about her education and path into her profession. While Jennifer was born in America, she spent her formative years from 10-18 years old in London. She started her schooling at Georgetown University with a focus on former British colonies. She furthered her education after studying abroad in Galway, deciding to get her master's degree in Irish history. After moving to Paris, Jennifer developed her love of wine and the stories that come with it. Once she accepted a job at the University of Cambridge, she joined the wine committee where she learned a lot about wine. From there, she went to Trinity College where she serves as the chair of the history department.Jennifer discusses her decision and process for writing her book “Imperial Wine: How the British Empire Made Wine's New World.” With a background in former British colonies, the book focuses on Britain's role in creating the wine industries around the world. Jennifer decided to write the book in 2011, and with a decade of research, she published the final product in 2022. The book went on to win the André Simon Drink Book Award of 2022 and the Gourmand Award (Best Wine History Book, United States) in 2023 from the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.Later in the interview, Jennifer talks about her future projects. Jennifer is working on a short book about how people use history to sell wine. Jennifer explains that wine is a narrative driven commodity that uses history and tradition to appeal to consumers. She is also co-editing a wine book with her colleague and has many other ideas for future publications. With a year sabbatical, she is hoping to reach her WSET diploma.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on July 30, 2026.

Greg Marchildon speaks with Steven High about his book One Job Town: Work, Belonging, and Betrayal in Northern Ontario. There's a pervasive sense of betrayal in areas scarred by mine, mill and factory closures. Steven High's One Job Town delves into the long history of deindustrialization in the paper-making town of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, located on Canada's resource periphery. Much like hundreds of other towns and cities across North America and Europe, Sturgeon Falls has lost their primary source of industry, resulting in the displacement of workers and their families. One Job Town takes us into the making of a culture of industrialism and the significance of industrial work for mill-working families. One Job Town approaches deindustrialization as a long term, economic, political, and cultural process, which did not begin and simply end with the closure of the local mill in 2002. High examines the work-life histories of fifty paper mill workers and managers, as well as city officials, to gain an in-depth understanding of the impact of the formation and dissolution of a culture of industrialism. Oral history and memory are at the heart of One Job Town, challenging us to rethink the relationship between the past and the present in what was formerly known as the industrialized world. Steven High is professor of History at Concordia University and co-founder of the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

This interview is with Myles Nelson of Jachter Family Wines. In this interview, Myles discusses his many different experiences within the industry and how he ended up at Jachter.Myles talks about starting in sociology at Fresno State until he experienced their wine program. His friend was a viticulture major so he decided to take an intro wine class, eventually changing his major to enology. From there, Myles participated in many different internships including vineyard scout, lab assistant, viticulture technician, and harvest intern. These internships took him to California, Australia, and eventually Oregon where he settled at Gran Moraine for 9 years.Myles discusses his time at Gran Moraine and moving up the ranks. Myles started at Gran Moraine in 2016 where he experienced gradual growth throughout the years. Before Myles made the transition to Jachter, he was the assistant winemaker at Gran Moraine and felt that he was ready to take the next step of becoming head winemaker. Due to his love and comfort with Gran Moraine, Myles waited for the perfect opportunity to make the transition to a different winery as head winemaker. Looking at jobs online, Myles found the position at Jachter which had the young, family feel that Myles appreciated.Later in the interview, Myles talks about his beginnings at Jachter and hopes for the future. After meeting the crew, Myles was confident he made the right decision. It was his first harvest with Jachter that cemented his thoughts about his future with Jachter. Myles is excited to continue making wines at Jachter and getting to know the vineyard better.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Jachter Family Wines in Newberg on July 30, 2026.

This interview is with Shaun Vrooman of Adelsheim Vineyard. In this interview, Shaun discusses his journey to wine and time spent at Adelsheim.Shaun talks about starting in hospitality through restaurants, bars, and eventually fine dining. While working in fine dining, Shaun got to experience wine. Shaun learned about wine through tasting and went through the beginnings of becoming a sommelier before he decided he wanted to make wine himself. When deciding where he wanted to do his first harvest, he took a road trip across the west coast and decided the spot would be Oregon before the trip was over.Shaun discusses his first harvest at Adelsheim and his decision to stay. Shaun's first harvest at Adelsheim was in 2016, a time when the industry was experience immense growth. Shaun learned a lot about the industry his first harvest by asking a lot of questions and loved the Adelsheim environment. After harvest, Shaun was offered a full-time job as cellar hand at Adelsheim in 2017. Throughout Shaun's 11 harvests with Adlesheim, he kept moving up the ranks. From cellar master to assistant winemaker to now head winemaker, Shaun has devoted a lot of hard work to Adelsheim.Later in the interview, Shaun talks about the future of the Oregon wine industry. Since Shaun joined the industry during a successful time, he has seen the industry change throughout the years. Shaun believes that the industry is all about cycles and it will see success again. He believes there is still growth to be had and the people within the industry have a natural resilience.  This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Adelsheim Vineyard in Newberg on July 28, 2026.

This interview is with Maxine Braune-Williams & Joe Williams of DAnu Wines. In this interview, the couple discusses how hospitality got them in the wine industry.Joe talks about starting in restaurants at 14 years old. He has work every job imaginable within a restaurant, even owning his own at one point. After 30 years in the restaurant business, Joe decided to dip his toe into wine with the goal of creating his own brand. Maxine went to school at Penn State for restaurant management and did just that. She even worked in Yellowstone National Park and learned how to work with many different people.Joe discusses opening up the tasting room and bringing Maxine along. Joe started his label in 2011 and opened a tasting room in 2017. In 2019, the two started talking after meeting in the 90s and started a long-distance relationship until 2020 when Maxine moved with Joe and started helping manage the DAnu tasting room. The couple explains that they were able to survive COVID-19 because of the Hillsboro community. Now, they continue to run their small-scale tasting room.Later in the interview, the two talk about the future of the Oregon wine industry and what it needs to survive. They believe that there needs to be “the small guy” in the industry because the Oregon wine industry is about trying new things. They don't want to loose the Oregon identity by the market being overrun by big corporations. For themselves, they plan on maintaining their role in the community and never loosing their passion for wine.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at DAnu Wines in Hillsboro on July 24, 2026.

This interview is with Rich Cushman of Viento Wines. In this interview, Rich revisits his Oregon wine story and shares updates on his journey since his previous interview in 2014.Rich talks about the spark that set him on the winemaking path. Rich took a tasting class at Oregon State University in 1977 and fell in love with wine. With a passion for science and art, Rich decided to get his masters at UC Davis. After graduating, Rich did a harvest internship in Germany in 1980 where he learned a lot about the winemaker he wanted to become. When he returned, a friend gave him his extra vines so Rich planted them in 1981, creating his brand Viento Wines. Rich discusses his role in the industry now that he is pseudo-retired. Rich still has five clients that he guides throughout harvest. Rich also has two sons that are involved in the wine industry as well. His son, Peter, is a winemaker at Jacob Williams and his son, Joe, is on the vineyard side at Threemile Vineyard. Rich is incredibly proud that his children continue to contribute to the Oregon wine industry. As for himself, Rich currently enjoys gardening, cooking, cycling, swimming, and traveling.Later in the interview, Rich talks about the changes he has seen within the Oregon wine industry since his beginnings in the 80s. Rich believes that wine used to be more simple and friendly even though he claims it is easier to make wine these days compared to when he started. He wants the truthfulness of the Oregon wine industry to be maintained, but he has hope for the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on July 27, 2026.

This interview is with Cassondra Bird of The Scout Wine Bar. In this interview, Cassondra discusses growing her passion and education of wine. Cassondra talks about starting in restaurants and hospitality, developing a love for serving others. It was when she moved to Spain for a year that she was engulfed in the word of wine. She enjoyed that wine was apart of everyday life in Spain, something she was unfamiliar with. While working in restaurants, Cassondra continued to learn about wine even becoming a certified sommelier in 2018. Cassondra thought she would always be in restaurants until 2020 changes her plans. During this time, Cassondra got her WSET diploma and worked a harvest in California.Cassondra discusses her next steps after the pandemic and how she got to where she is now. Cassondra switched gears and started working in wine PR with Play Nice Public Relations. It was when her best friend since high school's husband, and now business partner, approached Cassondra and asked her to start a wine bar with him that The Scout became a twinkle in their eyes. After a lot of hard work, The Scout was officially opened in 2025. The wine bar also sells beer, ciders, and even has a monthly book club.Later in the interview, Cassondra talks about the future of The Scout and the Oregon wine industry. Cassondra has started teaching wine courses at the wine bar and has been asked by club members to increase the number of courses. As for the Oregon wine industry, Cassondra believes that the grapes Oregon isn't famous for are going to explode in popularity.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at The Scout Wine Bar in Gresham on July 29, 2026.

This interview is with Jo Spencer of Roth's Fresh Markets. In this interview, Jo discusses how she views the relationships between wine and retail consumers.Jo talks about how she started drinking wine and created a brand. When Jo and her husband first met, they would drive around Oregon tasting different wines. Her husband's mother had made fruit wines growing up, and he wanted to make some himself. After the two took wine courses at Chemeketa, they decided to open a winery in 2002 with their brand Mia Sonatina Cellars, eventually opening a tasting room in 2006 in Amity.Jo discusses how she got into being a wine steward. After her husband had passed, Jo could no longer keep their business open and decided to shift gears in her career. She wanted to stay in the wine industry and the only role that appealed to her was being a wine steward. Jo remembered that Roth's had wine steward positions because she used to sell her wine to them. After being trained at different stores, Jo took the permanent position of wine steward at the West Salem store.Later in the interview, Jo talks about selling in the store and the future of the wine industry. Jo has learned to ask the right questions to ensure her customers are getting exactly what they are looking for. Jo has noticed that younger customers are leaning more towards Asian products compared to European wines. Jo believes that the industry should listen to their younger customers to learn what products they are looking for.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at the Roth's Fresh Market in West Salem on July 22, 2026.

Join us as Robert Balch shares what it was like to be the tip of the spear for the 14th Armored division during WW2. Beginning with a brutal baptism by fire in Gertwiller in November 1944, his platoon advanced as the spearhead column, crossing the German border at Wissembourg and conducting high-stakes scouting missions directly against the Dragon's Teeth of the Siegfried Line. The unit faced severe physical and psychological strain, enduring freezing foxholes during a tense "battle of nerves" near Bitche, before being forced into a chaotic, full-scale tactical withdrawal when hit by a massive German counter-offensive during Operation Nordwind, the last German counter offensive of the war. Robert reflects on their service during the post-war occupation of Germany, members of the platoon fiercely defended the purpose and conduct of the American GI, emphasizing that their resolve was permanently forged by the trauma of combat and the firsthand horrors of liberating concentration camps like Dachau and Buchenwald. Support the show

In 2003, the Teamsters celebrated their 100th anniversary and discovered they had almost no institutional record of their own history. Previous administrations had discarded materials that should have been preserved. That realization launched a 20-year effort that has now produced teamsterhistory.org — more than 27 unfiltered, unedited oral history interviews with the people who lived through one of the most turbulent and consequential periods in American labor history, from 1975 to 1999. On today's episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast — the first episode of Labor 132, presented by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association National Labor Office — Teamsters veterans Bret Caldwell and Brian Rainville discuss the launch of teamsterhistory.org, the history of the Teamsters Archives at George Washington University and an interview project that captured participants from across the full political spectrum, from TDU founder Ken Paff to General President James P. Hoffa, all in their own unedited words. General President O'Brien's decision to let the unflattering material stay in, Rainville said, is what made the whole thing possible. Visit teamsterhistory.org to explore the interviews and download full transcripts.

This interview is with David, Briana, John (Soren), and Lauren Rasmussen of Kristin Hill Winery. In this interview, the family talks about the history of Kristin Hill and how they joined three brands under the same roof.David and Briana talk about their introductions to wine. David built pubs in the 80s and started drinking wine. His friend's dad started making wine so he worked as an intern for him. After retiring, David decided to start making his own wine. Briana studied abroad in Europe and was able to taste a lot of wines. After returning to the U.S. and finding she had an expensive palate, she decided to get into the wine industry. Soren was born into the industry, doing work for his father while growing up, until he decided that wine was a passion for him as well, and later, he brought his wife, Lauren, into the mix.The group discusses the history of Kristin Hill and how they renovated the property. In the 80s, the Aberg family purchased Kristin Hill and started pursuing their dream of owning and operating a winery. After they decided to let the property go, along with their winery, the property sat for many years. Then in 2017, the Rasmussen family decided to purchase the property to join their brands together at the same location. While they did a lot of renovations, the family wanted to keep the legacy of Kristin Hill alive, keeping the name and selling their wines in the tasting room.Later in the interview, the family talks about running their brands and tasting rooms before purchasing the Kristin Hill property. The family lived in Newberg, but had tasting rooms in Forest Grove. They explained that they would often take two or three trips a day to get everything done for their brands while also balancing Soren's wrestling schedule. They claim that ever since purchasing the property, their quality of life has improved immensely. Now, the family enjoys working together and creating their own legacy alongside the Kristin Hill legacy.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Kristin Hill Winery in Amity on July 21, 2026.

This interview is with Colin Eddy of NW Wine Company. In this interview, Colin talks about his growth within the industry and the growth of NW Wine Company.Colin talks about growing up in Texas and working in restaurants at an early age. When he transitioned to a big steak house, his wine journey began. This restaurant offered over 100 wines by the glass and were looking for someone to manage their wine program. Colin stepped up and got to taste a plethora of wines, even traveling around the world to taste more. When Colin realized he couldn't stay in restaurants forever, he reached out to wine reps he had worked with to switch careers. Eventually, Colin was asked to come to Oregon to work at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars until it was sold to Jackson Family Wines.James discusses his next move after losing work at Penner-Ash. Colin had known Laurent Montalieu from being at Penner-Ash and was hired at NW Wine Company through recommendations. In the 10 years he has worked with the company, they have doubled in vineyard acreage and expanded in number of employees as well. Starting in sales, Colin wanted to lead. When the company hired international sales employees, Colin rose to Senior VP of Sales. Now, he also creates his own wine at NW named after his son, Daniel Ford.Later in the interview, Colin talks about his other involvements in the Oregon wine industry. Colin has been largely involved in Oregon Pinot Camp serving as the treasurer, Vice Chair, and eventually Chair. He truly believes in the program and cannot wait to act as a mentor to future members. He was also offered a spot of the board of directors and fulfills in the role with great honor.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at NW Wine Company in Dundee on July 21, 2026.

This interview is with James Buzo Tipton of Fullerton Wines. In this interview, James discusses joining the wine industry in California and transitioning into the Oregon wine industry.James talks about growing up in Portland with a family that was interested in craft beer and brewing. After moving to California, James started working for his friend's family's wine distribution company. Eventually, he transitioned into different roles in tasting rooms and as a cellar hand. When he moved back to Oregon to be closer to family, he found Fullerton and started as a cellar hand in 2018.James discusses his growth within Fullerton and his style as a winemaker. Starting as a cellar hand, James kept taking on more responsibilities as he did more harvests with Fullerton. Eventually, he was given the title of assistant winemaker. James describes his winemaking style as light-handed. He doesn't like to intervene with what makes a vintage unique. In the future, James wants to make his own wine, even foraging his own fruit.Later in the interview, James talks about the future of the Oregon wine industry. James believes it will take new faces and new blood to keep the industry afloat. He discusses that consumer trends are changing and the industry needs to take a step back to find what consumers really want.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Red Shed Vineyards in Lewisburg on July 20, 2026.

Join us as Robert Balch shares what it was like to be the tip of the spear for the 14th Armored division during WW2. Beginning with a brutal baptism by fire in Gertwiller in November 1944, his platoon advanced as the spearhead column, crossing the German border at Wissembourg and conducting high-stakes scouting missions directly against the Dragon's Teeth of the Siegfried Line. The unit faced severe physical and psychological strain, enduring freezing foxholes during a tense "battle of nerves" near Bitche, before being forced into a chaotic, full-scale tactical withdrawal when hit by a massive German counter-offensive during Operation Nordwind, the last German counter offensive of the war. Robert reflects on their service during the post-war occupation of Germany, members of the platoon fiercely defended the purpose and conduct of the American GI, emphasizing that their resolve was permanently forged by the trauma of combat and the firsthand horrors of liberating concentration camps like Dachau and Buchenwald. Support the show

Moe Tkacik joins us to talk about the MeToo takedown of Graham Platner. Check out recent articles from Moe: “The Kleptocrat Nesting Dolls Behind Trump's Potemkin Gas Stations” “A Hole in the ‘Open-and-Shut' Case Against Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassin?” “Onward Christian Soldier” American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

In July 1969, Job Gonzalez was lowered into a tunnel where his enemy was waiting. When he resurfaced minutes later, he was out of the frying pan and into the fire. His valor that day earned him a Silver Star recommendation that lost its way in the chaos. A mechanical engineer, Job describes trauma in the only language that fits: the point where a material bends and can't spring back.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we listen to an episode of a new podcast, “American Colony,” all about the history of Puerto Rico. In this episode produced by WWNO's Alana Schreiber, we dive into baseball history on the archipelago, specifically how the sport was shaped by Black American baseball players. During the golden age of the Negro Leagues, the biggest stars came to play in Puerto Rico. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Monte Irvin and more than 200 others spent their winter on Puerto Rica teams, playing integrated baseball years before Jackie Robinson crossed the color line in the U.S. They experienced a sense of fame, freedom and dignity they never received on U.S. soil, and in turn, changed how the game was played and inspired some of the Puerto Rican greats, including Roberto Clemente. —This episode of American Colony was produced by Alana Schreiber and hosted by Julio Ricardo Varela. It was edited by Nuria Net. Translation help from Illan Ireland. For archival recordings, special thanks to the Lewis B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky Libraries.CreditsAmerican Colony is a production of The Latino Newsletter and Shake It Easy MediaSenior Editor: Nuria NetSenior Producer: Joaquín Cotler

This interview is with Jacob Brink of Arbitrary Cellars & RAW Cider Co. In this interview, Jacob discusses how he found that wine was something he could never get bored of.Jacob talks about starting his career in the Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic and painter. After being honorably discharged, Jacob had to decide where he wanted to live. Previously, Jacob had taken a trip to Oregon and decided that is where he belonged. After finding work in hydrogen storage, Jacob was getting bored again. He had enjoyed wine as a consumer and joined the Battle Creek wine club. When he jokingly asked the manager for a job, he took Jacob up on it. Since then, Jacob has been working in various tasting rooms and vineyards.Jacob discusses his experience and education within the wine industry. After managing the tasting room at Battle Creek, Jacob transitioned to Fullerton Wines eventually opening up a tasting room in Corvallis. He learn about wine and the industry by asking smart people dumb questions. After gaining more experience, Jacob wanted to start his own brand. The name stems from the idea that if the wine is good, everything else should be arbitrary. Jacob continues to grow Arbitrary along with working full-time as the outside sales and tasting room manager of RAW Cider Co.Later in the interview, Jacob talks about his hopes for the future of Arbitrary and the Oregon wine industry. Jacob hopes to eventually create a sustainable ecosystem with RAW Cider Co. Along with success, Jacob wants to lift other people up as he rises. He believes that if we provide for the next generation, they will provide for us.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Red Shed Vineyards in Lewisburg on July 20, 2026.

This interview is with Deron & Hannah Davenport of Stray Cider. In this interview, the newlyweds explain how they found their way to cider and each other.Deron talks about starting out as a baker. He loved the idea of creating art through science and found that fermentation fascinated him. From there, he started brewing beer and fermenting cider at home. As Portland Cider Co. was starting to gain some traction, Deron talked his way into a job and eventually made his way up to head cider maker. After pitching unconventional ideas for Portland Cider Co., he was encouraged to start his own brand where he could experiment as much as he wanted.Hannah discusses how her relationship with cider started with her mom. Hannah grew up on a farm that grew apples. As she was starting college, her mom started experimenting with apple fermentation and eventually started Bauman's Cider Company. After trying different careers in design, Hannah came back to help her mom with the company and never left. Hannah took her background in design to help Deron in branding Stray and joined his venture after connecting to the cider itself.Later in the interview, the couple talks about how their friendship evolved into a work relationship which evolved to a romantic relationship. After spending so much time together to build the brand, they fell in love. Deron explains how their relationship grew along with stray. They finally tied the knot in June of 2026 and plan to continue to nurture their love for each other and Stray Cider even further.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on July 17, 2026.

Join us as Robert Balch shares what it was like to be the tip of the spear for the 14th Armored division during WW2. Beginning with a brutal baptism by fire in Gertwiller in November 1944, his platoon advanced as the spearhead column, crossing the German border at Wissembourg and conducting high-stakes scouting missions directly against the Dragon's Teeth of the Siegfried Line. The unit faced severe physical and psychological strain, enduring freezing foxholes during a tense "battle of nerves" near Bitche, before being forced into a chaotic, full-scale tactical withdrawal when hit by a massive German counter-offensive during Operation Nordwind, the last German counter offensive of the war. Robert reflects on their service during the post-war occupation of Germany, members of the platoon fiercely defended the purpose and conduct of the American GI, emphasizing that their resolve was permanently forged by the trauma of combat and the firsthand horrors of liberating concentration camps like Dachau and Buchenwald. Support the show

The World War II Story Share live Zoom event, hosted on July 9th by the Ray Harris Jr. of This History of WW2 Podcast and Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield of The Warrior Next Door Podcast, with special guest and moderator Shaun Hall of the Veterans Breakfast Club, provided an interactive platform for participants to honor the legacies of the war. The two-hour recorded program brought together members of their audience to share personal and family accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and wartime experiences, ensuring these historical narratives remain preserved. In addition to fostering community connection and historical remembrance among attendees, select stories shared during the live broadcast were earmarked for potential feature spots on future podcast episodes!Support the show

Aaron and Bryce discuss the strange demise of Lindsey Graham, the Epstein Regime's resumption of hot war on Iran, Roger Waters on 911, and Graham Platner.   Check out Bryce Greene's Newsletter! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Professor James K. Galbraith joins us to talk about the American System, the deep pathologies of the economics discipline in the West, and the need for a revival of economic history. Recent books by James Galbraith: The Power to Destroy: How Bad Economics Drove America's Decline Entropy Economics: The Living Basis of Value and Production Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

In this Episode, Aaron and Tonery discuss wars in West Asia and Ukraine--as well as the Graham Platner affair and its implications for the US Left. Follow and Subscribe to Tonery Rose on Substack! American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Special thanks to:  Dana Chavarria, production  Casey Moore, graphics  Michelle Boley, animated intro  Mock Orange, music

Our latest guest on the Oral History of the Blogosphere is long-time friend of LGM Lindsay Beyerstein. Lindsay’s blogging career began at Majikthise, which unfortunately seems to have been lost with the collapse of Typepad. Her work can also be found at In These Times, Salon, Alternet, and elsewhere. We work through all of the regular questions, with slightly more than the standard number of digressions. Of particular note to this conversation is the collision between digital space and meat space, and how the Old Blogosphere existed in both places. Transcript is here.  Apple Podcasts Android Youtube Podchaser Podcast Index Subscribe by E-mail Audible Spotify Amazon Music The post Oral History of the Blogosphere Part 15: Majikthise appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

Join us as Robert Balch shares what it was like to be the tip of the spear for the 14th Armored division during WW2. Beginning with a brutal baptism by fire in Gertwiller in November 1944, his platoon advanced as the spearhead column, crossing the German border at Wissembourg and conducting high-stakes scouting missions directly against the Dragon's Teeth of the Siegfried Line. The unit faced severe physical and psychological strain, enduring freezing foxholes during a tense "battle of nerves" near Bitche, before being forced into a chaotic, full-scale tactical withdrawal when hit by a massive German counter-offensive during Operation Nordwind, the last German counter offensive of the war. Robert reflects on their service during the post-war occupation of Germany, members of the platoon fiercely defended the purpose and conduct of the American GI, emphasizing that their resolve was permanently forged by the trauma of combat and the firsthand horrors of liberating concentration camps like Dachau and Buchenwald. Support the show

American Exception followers on Patreon, regardless of the tier, get first access to new episodes! Paid subscribers enjoy access to the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast, Including the Oral History of Peter Dale Scott series. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception Jeffrey Kaye joins us to discuss his important recently published article, “The Military Intelligence Connections Behind the JFK, Oswald Murders & Cover-up.” A retired psychologist turned blogger and forensic historian, Kaye is the author of Cover-up at Guantanamo and many articles on Korean War-era biowarfare and other subjects at the Hidden Histories Substack page. Also check out: CIA-Connected D.C. Hospital Chief Advised Warren Commission Historic CIA "Artichoke" Meeting Reveals Agency Asset Inside Warren Commission Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

This week, we have escaped from the gravity of of the comic book crossover  and returned back to the day-in-the-life tale of Darth Vader. Still hurting from the Death Star's destruction, the Empire badly needs ore to build back its strength. One key supplier: The world of Shu-Torun, a lava filled, mineral rich world of ore dukes, magma submarines, and mining citadels. The only problem is, this world has decided to rescind its deal to the Emperor. Enter: Vader.  Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Show Notes Star Fox Video Mentioned "What's Going on in Utah?": an Oral History of Brian Windhorst's Viral Monologue   Caleb Hearon's Funniest Bit Okay actually maybe this is Caleb Hearon's funniest bit. Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)

In this program, created in collaboration with Waterwell and the New York Immigration Coalition, guest host Arian Moayed takes listeners through a live performance of thirteen stories and one song that vividly bring to life the vital role immigrants play in New York City's past, present and future. Here are their names:  Mary Twomey, Sara M., Zead Ramadan and Andy Eng, Mónica Carrillo, Sabelo Narasimhan, Sadie Frowne, Gulnahar Alam, Fred Amram, Mohmoud Widdi, Tien “Johnny” Nghe, and Kofi, and Hassan Iqbal. Readers include Moayed, and, in order of content, Jayne Houdyshell, Roberta Colindrez, Simu Liu, Pej Vahdat, Camila Cano-Flavia, Sunita Mani, Micaela Diamond, Sepideh Moafi, Kathryn Grody, Laith Nakli, Tramell Tillman, and Justin H. Min.  Near the middle of the program, a Korean folksong, “New Arirang,” is performed by Ruthie Ann Miles. Listeners should note that Gulnahar Alam's moving story, which begins at 36:56, includes a brief description of domestic abuse near the beginning of her narration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough." In which we celebrate the arrival of a new Jackass movie by going deep on Jackass Forever (2022) with Niko Stratis! Niko online: https://www.nikostratis.com/Our Jackass (2002) episode: https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good/jackass-w-niko-stratis/Niko's piece "Jackass made me the trans woman I am today"https://www.anxietyshark.ca/jackass-made-me-the-trans-woman-i-am/An Oral History of Jackass: The Movie:https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-oral-history-of-jackass-the-movie/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex's zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/ You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies. You can make a contribution to Palestine Children's Relief Fund here: https://www.pcrf.net/ Miranda Zickler produced and edited this episode: https://linktr.ee/mirandatheswampmonster Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, the guys start by catching up on a few housekeeping notes, including Hoch's recent trip to Vegas, Stugotz's condition for returning to The Le Batard Show with Stugotz, and the original intent behind the Oral History podcast. A listener wants to ask about a prank Dan tried to pull on Hoch. Stugotz breaks out his limited fake Christopher Walken for Hoch. Then, they revisit a segment about a Stugotz and Hochman trip to a strip club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.