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Doug shares some stories of his oldest daughter (and Matt's oldest sibling), Cindy Ingersoll, in celebration of her birthday on April 11th
Doug recalls an April Fool's Day prank from 1953 that didn't exactly go as planned.
Doug and Matt discuss the work of KDOL-FM, a low power non-profit station that would broadcast programming specifically for death row inmates in Livingston, Texas.
Doug tells Matt the story of being a Spiritual Advisor to Texas death row inmate Charles Anthony Nealy, who was executed in March 20, 2007.
Doug and Matt talk about Doug's sister Mary Beth "Betsi" (Tjapkes) Reinders, who would have turned 77 this month.
Doug and Matt recall memories of Sunday Dinners at home over the years, from Doug's childhood to Matt's and beyond.
Doug tells Matt some stories of former Michigan State Police Trooper Cliff Murray, who was stationed in Grand Haven when Doug owned WGHN Radio.
Doug shares some memories with Matt about a snowmobile trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Doug and Matt share memories created with WGHN Radio, which Doug owned from 1964-83 and Matt worked at from 2011-18.
Doug and Matt share memories of Doug's Mom, Mary (Trapp) Tjapkes, affectionately known as Grammy
From the publisher's feed
Have lunch with a father-son combo who both happen to be award-winning broadcasters!
Hi everyone -
My name is Matt Tjapkes. I'm a freelance sports broadcaster (in addition to my career in sales), but I have spent many years in the media as both a writer and broadcaster. I’m now 47 and at the stage of life where I try to create and preserve as many memories as possible, and what better resource than my 89-year-old dad, Doug Tjapkes? Doug has had many careers, from radio to church organ sales to non-profit work with prisoners, in addition to being a life-long musician. Though all his vocations and passions, he has a lot of great stories to share.
A couple of times each month, Dad and I get together for lunch. After we eat, we sit down for about 15-20 minutes and just let Dad recall great stories from his life. Our topics will be all over the place - some are more personal, some are related to West Michigan, some are funny, some are sweet. Every episode might not be for every person, but I bet if you give us a listen, you’re gonna find something you like.
What to sponsor or host Lunch with Dad? Feel free to reach out to me - [email protected]