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Lunch with Dad
By Matt TjapkesHistory
Lunch with Dad episodes
- Episode 4 - The Evolution of Election News
Doug shares what it was like covering elections and delivering election results as a radio news broadcaster in his early career
19 min - Episode 3 - Learning to Drive
Doug shares his experiences as he learned to drive while growing up in Muskegon
24 min - Episode 2 - Muskegon Grocery Stores in the 40s and 50s
Doug shares more about what the family grocery store in Muskegon was like in the 40s and 50s
17 min - 14 min
- Introduction to Lunch with Dad
An introduction to our podcast Lunch with Dad, hosted by Matt Tjapkes and featuring Doug. Dad's in his late 80s and I want to save as many of his memories as possible.
1 min
About Lunch with Dad
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]