Send us a Text Message.On this episode of From the Hat, our guest is musician, composer, and free spirit, Dallas Gaines. Dallas has been making music for most of his adult life. Come on in, have a seat, and enjoy the soothing sounds and ideas that Dallas has to share. Check him out on the YouTubes at www.youtube.com/@pigasusinflight4800If you would like to buy a copy of Oceanic Boundlessness, reach out to Dallas [email protected]"Ad Astra Per Alia Por...

Send us a Text Message.Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Harvest festivals have been around for millennia. Communities have been gathering to celebrate their bounty and enjoy gathering with others before they hunker down for the winter. Sometimes we get lost thinking it’s about pilgrims and native tribes in 1621. President Lincoln brought it back to the three core purposes: Gratitude, Unity, and their positive influence and support to endure hard times.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Season 2 of From the Hat! We are starting this season off with a very special guest: Judy Pond. Judy is a teacher, clothing designer, wilderness survivalist expert, mother of eight, wife of 50 yrs, folk dancer, world traveler, grandmother to many, and friend to more. Most importantly, to me, she is my mother, mentor, and hero.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the ...

Send us a Text Message.We made it!! Episode 50! In this Season 1 finale, we talk about the culminating ideas of how to live life on earth. Our guest for this episode is the most quoted person in the history of this podcast. She had taught me so much about living life, seeing others, and unabashed authenticity: my better half, Sarah Pond. You can check out Sarah and her special effects makeup on the Instagrams at www.instagram.com/stache.of.bones/Subscribe, ...

Send us a Text Message.Fixers of the world, untie! Sometimes fixing a problem will not solve it. How relinquishing control can empower others.Our Featured Guest for this episode is Maryann Larkin. Maryann is one of the most authentic, service minded, and thoughtful people I know. I've learned so much from her over the many years that I have had the pleasure to know her. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback....

Send us a Text Message.Why do we crave the creepy, hunt the haunted, and focus on the frightening? Welcome to From the Hat's Halloween episode! Can you handle the horror?We'd like to welcome The Cosmerenaut, Steven Pond, as our featured guest for this episode. Steven is an actor, content creator, media personality, director, amateur philosopher, and lover of all things Brandon Sanderson. Check him out on all the medias: https://linktr.ee/ReadAndFindOutSubscribe, read ...

Send us a Text Message.The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything! THIS IS 42! In this episode we explore the universes of Douglas Adams. Our featured guests for this episode are two amazing gentlemen. Jon Liu and Aaron Pond. Jon is an incredible human, tenor, photographer, and movie junkie. Aaron has degrees in Astro physics, Business, and Education, and possibly the smartest person I know. With guests with the diversity of backgrounds that th...

Send us a Text Message.Children's books, Storytelling, Watercolors, Cars, and Family: Life's necessities. Our featured guest for this episode is author & illustrator, Amy Montana Hitchcock. Amy is an incredible storyteller, author, artist, and poet. We talk about what got her into painting, her creative process, and the inspiration for her stories. Check out her books on AmazonHere are the links to her audiobooks on Audible and iTunes, narrated by Ryan P...

Send us a Text Message.Accordions & ATM's, Ice Cream in Winter, and challenging conventions. Our Featured Guests for this episode is John Burggraaf. John is an I.T. whiz, proud parent, accordion player, and a walker in the shoes of others. John is kind man, with a lot to say. He looks at the world and situations from a variety of perspectives. His desire to understand others is incomparable. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, l...

Send us a Text Message.Where do you come from? Why does it matter? How does this knowledge help you where you're going?Our featured guest for this episode is Iese Wilson. Iese is a community builder, an advocate and ally, a musician, a leader, and friend. As long as I've known him, I've been impressed with his kindness, thoughtfulness, and sincerity. You can keep up with him on the Instagrams @iesewithaniSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any c...