Doug's Front Porch

In this episode it is just me rocking on the front porch. May of 2021 marks the one year anniversary of the podcast! I take an opportunity to reflect on all that has happened in the past year paying special attention to the recent loss of my paternal-grandfather, Ray H. Madenford.  I also look forward to what the new year and year two of the podcast might bring!

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In this episode Charles Fergus joins me on the front porch. We discuss his childhood growing up in Centre County, PA. We also talk about his journey from being a nature writer to a writer of historical mysteries. Finally we discuss his love of singing and the various groups the he sings with in his free time.

To learn more about Charles and purchase his books, check out: https://charlesfergus.com/

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In this episode, my dear friend from college choir, Sara Mull, joins me on the Front Porch. We discuss our own versions of how we met, her challenging and rewarding career as a nurse, how COVID has completely changed the game of her profession, and her uncanny ability to balance a career, a marriage, and five children all at the same time. 

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In this episode Kelly McManus joins me on the front porch. We discuss her career in the army including her time spent on Capitol Hill and at the Pentagon. We also talk about the issue of sexual assault in the military and her wildly successful YouTube channel.

To view Kelly's YouTube Channel: Kelly Does Her Thing

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In this episode I sit down with my dear friend from elementary school, Matthew DeSantis. We discuss our memories of elementary school, experiences in his high school Model UN club, the role of civic education in America, and where we are politically as a nation.

Matthew hosts the podcast, From the Swamp to the Swamp. Check it out at the link below:
https://amalfimedia.com/swamp 

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In this episode I interview friend and collaborator, Dave Kline. To anyone who has spent any time in Berks County, PA, that name means something: music. We discuss his 40+ year career in broadcasting and performing, his love of bluegrass and folk music, the meaning of life, his creative process, and he even sings for us. Dave shows us that music has a magic all of its own.

To learn more about Dave and his band, please visit: http://www.mountainfolk.com/

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In this episode I sit down with my dear friend and collaborator, Rachel Yoder. We discuss her personal journey to becoming a full-time practicing artist, how she encourages her children to always think creatively, and how the art that she creates helps her and her customers connect to our shared culture and heritage.

To learn more about Rachel's art, check out her website: https://www.rachelyoderart.net/

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In this episode I sit down with my good friend, Rev. Kevin Shock. We discuss his job as a pastor and the journey that brought him to that profession. We also talk about faith in practice in the 21st century and his undying love of punk music. 

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In this episode I sit down with one of my oldest friends, Brad Weidenhammer. We discuss his decision to move south for college, his challenging and exciting career as a civil engineer, how transportation and infrastructure might look 10 years in the future, and sharing his love of music with his children.

To learn more about Brad's current work project, check this out: https://www.hrbtexpansion.org/ 

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In this episode I sit down with Lisa Bahr, the Executive Director for Centre County PAWS. We discuss her job as the director of an animal shelter, the benefits and challenges associated with rescue animals, and what a life with animals has taught her.

To learn more about Centre County PAWS, please visit their website:  https://www.centrecountypaws.org/

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