Ramble by the River

I welcome Madeline Moore (Dickerson) to the crabshed and we sit down for a doozy of a podcast. We talk about our shared past, Madeline's many achievements, and what drives her to achieve in her life as a rural millennial. We go deep into her past as the youngest hooker in a group of elderly rug makers, she details her time running her own critically-acclaimed bakery, and she graciously helps me to understand hot-button topics like white male privilege and cultural appropriation. There really isn't a dull moment throughout the whole two hours. I hope you enjoy!

Topics/Keywords:

Facebook, Instagram, Tiffany Turner, Randy Bloom, Rick Bishop, over-achieving, boredom, daydreaming, Rethinking Rural, ghosts, hacky sack, mistaken identity, Hannah Bolden, mushrooms, Institute for Democratic Future, rural identity, rural assembly, Rural Everywhere Conference, The Rural Juror, Tik Tok, targeted advertising, "sloppy ankle", kinetic chain problems, exposition, student elections, ASB, political office, most likely to be famous, stress, mean people, therapeutic crying, pregnancy books, new baby, other people's babies, pregnancy books, white male perspective, white privilege, kindness, Black Lives Matter, Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Chinook dug-out canoe, small businesses, Pink Poppy Bakery, organic farming, journalism, hipster wedding cakes, Julia Child, cooking, baking, Willapa Bay Artist Residency, old lady crafts, needlepoint, performance art, flute solos, banjo, Canned Heat, Up to the Country, Alex Mack, Elementary School, education, talent shows, musical talent, music theory, Johan Sebastian Bach, Chopin, tenor banjo mandalele, contemporary music, Tegan & Sara, bluegrass, vinyl, retro tech, active listening, Modest Mouse, personality types, sad music, grief, coping w/loss, parenting toddlers, Disney's Frozen, Long Beach Peninsula, tsunami risk, Klipsan Beach, tsunami, country-folk, Target, diversity, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, nature, urban sprawl, Wal-Mart, role models, guilt, pranks, theatre, Peninsula Players, Pride Month, Pride Gala, LGBTQ and allies, cultural appropriation, Will and Grace, fashion, Pillow Cube, Eminem, specialty pillows, sleep, CBD, 2018 WA Agriculture bill, Bitcoin, industrial hemp, risk-aversion, tax policy, finance, divorce, Hawaii, Holiday Friends, first dates, step-parenting, Bend OR, Hometown, HGTV, Ireland, foreign accents, film studies, Apple iPhone, Garageband, Audacity, perfectionism.

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Music Credits:

--Meander, Jobii.

--Still Fly, Revel Day

Enjoy this conversation with the delightful and inspiring Tiffany Turner. We start by hearing about Tiffany's early life; how she met her husband Brady, where she went to school, and what it was like to take a break from elementary school to travel by boat through the Panama Canal. We cover the origin story of her business(es), the ways that she manages to find so much success, and how she maintains balance with such a long list of responsibilities. Tiffany even gives us a sneak peak into a few upcoming projects that she is working on, including a brand-new hotel! Tiffany is a great example of what it takes to build a strong community and I hope you enjoy this conversation with a local hero.

Topics/Keywords: Nerves, public speaking, anxiety, education, family, Kelly Jacobsen, Inn at Discovery Coast, Pickled Fish, extended family, mentorship, real-estate, fishing, travel, boating, Alaskan fisheries, Louisiana, Sir Mix-a-lot, Panama Canal, skiing, injuries, childhood sweethearts, hospitality, Bank of the Pacific, local politics, business practices, fairness, automatic tipping, living wage, minimum wage, wage reform, sourcing local ingredients, Adrift Distillery, Matt Lesneau, Jacob Moore, job creation, Boys and Girls Club, work/life balance, insomnia, running, Long Beach, WA, yoga, meditation, sleep, Apple computers, local elections, political office, small town life, rural, Zoom video, Madeline Dickerson, Rethinking Rural, Willapa Bay Oysters, aquaculture, echo chambers, tribalism, Bowline Hotel, Human Resources, firing people, Hilltop School, Peninsula Learns, after school programs, Community Center, community pool, Verna Holler endowment, parenting teens, boys basketball, religion, youth group, church music, disagreements w/family, local podcast listeners, jokes, bad jokes, Akari Cafe, The Lightship, Nick's Italian Cafe, Pickled Fish origin, Nancy Main, Jimella Lucas, The Ark, Cranberries.

Music Credit: Still Fly, Revel Day.

Take a moment to sit with a fellow deep-thinker and discuss the subtle nuances of avoiding going insane as the world seemingly crumbles around us. Allison and I discuss parenting, technology, economics, and a myriad of other subtopics, while we break down what it is like to be a young adult in 2021. We are facing challenges that no other generation has encountered and we are doing it in a world that is constantly changing. How do we know what is right and wrong? How do we help our children to grow to be better than we are? How can we heal the wounds of the past to make a better future? We may not know the answers to the hardest of these questions, yet. But we are having fun trying to figure it all out. Thank you for coming along for the ride. We hope you enjoy!

Note from Jeff: If you are curious about meditation, but have struggled to find a technique which works for you, listen to the last 20 minutes of this episode. I explain the visualization technique that I use to quiet the mental chatter and find some peace and calm. Trust me, it works.

Music Credit: Still Fly, Revel Day.

Topics/Keywords: recording, rain, real estate, comics, graphic novels, online marketing, self-care, parenting, toddlers, infants, new parents, homeschool, online school, education, Covid-19, regret, bad jokes, vulnerability, anxiety, social anxiety, technology, social media, communication, human connection, culture, early internet, iMac, Apple computers, kids and technology, The Social Dilemma, Tiger King, Netflix, movies, The Last Ship, Pandemic, PSY-OPs, psychological operations, John Wick, Keanu Reeves, Johnny Depp, working from home, Portland OR, Seattle WA, homelessness, tent villages along I-5, collapsing American empire, travel, Comic-con, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stan Lee, Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, collectibles, Ty Beanie Babies, Furbies, Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, Gamestop, Marvel Comic Universe, step-parents, blended families, forgiveness, addiction, recovery, alcoholism, emotional intelligence, Dr. Roof, sibling love, pain-killers, cocaine, wine, Seaside OR, pleasure-seeking, Amazon Prime, shopping addiction, grocery shopping, Maroon 5, poverty, childhood trauma, bankruptcy, workaholic dads, work/life balance, sacrifice, success, Jeff Bezos, work ethic, Tik Tok, psychology, Instagram, Facebook, data sharing, boredom, creativity, road trips, attention, information overload, decision paralysis, analysis paralysis, video rentals, drug-laced human feces, dogs doing drugs, pedophiles, spanking, cursing, babies saying "fuck", name-calling, verbal abuse, child development, duality, silver linings, black and white thinking, objective truth, The Golden Rule, moral standards, Twitter, politics, conservative vs liberal, tribalism, Black Lives Matter, Defund the Police, police brutality, education reform, psychology of authority, Stanford Prison Experiment, Phillip Zimbardo, Child-Protective Services, bullying, growth opportunity, boundaries, therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation, visualization.

Jeff sits down for a kicked back podcast with a commercial fisherman and learns what it is like to walk a mile in JJ's Grundens. They cover JJ's early life, his adopted parents, and the serendipitous meeting that changed him from a club promoter in the city, to a highly-skilled technician at one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs around. JJ provides valuable insight into why he loves what he does, why he let his friend's pet bird out of its cage, and what it is like to be one of the few black men in a small rural, mostly white community. What he says about the folks out here might surprise you.

Along the way Jeff and JJ take a few conversational pitstops to discuss McDonald's, NSA wiretapping, and the rise and fall of the Hostess corporation.

This one is a good mix of funny and serious. JJ is a great guy and he was a pleasure to have as a guest. I hope you all enjoy... except you Joey(deleted)!

Topics/Keywords: Commercial fishing, commercial dungeness crabbing, Pacific Ocean, sport fishing, adoption, family, dry heat, gardening, random adventures, plants, consciousness, music, Seaside/Cannon Beach, Oregon coast, social justice, small towns, flow state, razor clams, Long Beach WA, McDonald's, health/fitness, Hostess, Twinkies, Zombieland, movies, John Wick, The Matrix, conspiracy theories, Big Brother, Google, Apple, data tracking, NSA, wiretapping, guns, the Great Lakes, fear, recovery, local history, gill netting, demonic acid, salmon, hatchery reform, pet birds, grief, dogs, genetics, cats in heat, audio recording, bar fights, Racism, ignorance, rural life, Guy Cotten, the name Jeff, bullies, Tractor Supply, Boys 'n the hood, Deliverance.

The Nesbitt brothers are back in action!

This episode was recorded in the wee hours of the morning on February 7th, 2021. The boys recount some of their fond childhood memories and go pretty deep into philosophy, God, life, death, and classic Disney films. Even when entering dangerous territory to discuss domestic abuse and the effects that it is has on kids, they do so with wit and humor. The take away message from this one is clear: No matter what happens in life, it is always better to forgive those who've wronged you, and look toward a brighter tomorrow.

Topics/Keywords: Family, God, religion, Evangelicalism, spanking, parenting, Gregory Hines, Sinbad, The Cherokee Kid, baby names. dogs, The Aristocats, bar scene, partying, young love, sobriety, recovery, church, beach cruising, Judah Smith, hipsters, frankincense, myrrh, Youtube, crying, Bliss, Amazon Prime, methamphetamine, vasectomy, Classical conditioning, violence, victimhood, Kelly Jacobsen, education, troubled kids, theatre arts, Hilltop School, Greek myths, Steven Fry, satanic bible, ego, psychology, psychadelics, mushrooms, psilocybin, toilets, bidet, Costco, butt-tickling, warrior spirit, Warrior of the Light, Paul Coelho, faith, domestic violence, synchronicity, Jordan Peterson, horse bite, fart transfer, Elon Musk, Neuralink, Beau Miles, The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield, Resistance, resilience, hunting, prayer.

music credit: Still Fly, Revel Day

This episode was recorded following an ice storm in Pacific County. Jeff tells the story of discovering that his two oak trees were snapping under the weight. He goes on to relate this to the way that extra stress can over burden us and cause us to break.

This is a goofy episode and in it Jeff plays around with his vocal pacing, inflection, and style. Someday he will look back on this one and laugh. Its a work in progress.

This is my favorite episode so far. I love this guest and we really hit a groove on this conversation. This past weekend, I questioned whether or not I really want to do this podcast. I began to lose sight of my original goals and I needed a reminder. After this conversation with an old friend, I am re-inspired! So please enjoy!

Geoff and I bounce between topics with ease and tell a ton of stories, some hilarious and some terrifying. Be aware, we get pretty deep into some topics that may not be appropriate for all listeners, including some graphic descriptions of violence. We try to be as honest and open as possible here, so at times we get a bit heavy. Please use discretion if your kids are around.

Topics/Keywords: comedy, health/ fitness, Bitcoin, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, HIIT, tabata, Assault bike, snatch, clean & jerk, dating, Tinder, Facebook, smartphones, mental health, addiction, recovery, appendicitis, nervous system, rowing, Western Washington University Men’s Crew, anxiety, food, coping strategies, family, healing, friendship, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, bipolar personality type, technology, heroin, cannabis, old friends, death, mourning, grief, self-harm, fire safety, young boy on fire, youth mental health, duality, DSM, Psychology, psychiatries, ADHD, Major Depression, therapy, identity, honesty, authenticity, penis size, faith, sex, truth, Jordan Peterson, guilt, positive self-talk, self-love, interview skills, future podcast plans, writing, roasting, fighting dirty, stand-up comedy, Dave Chapel, Heavy metal, 90’s grunge, classic country, George Jones, Hip Hop, R&B, SZA, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, political-fatigue, being real and letting people see who you are. 

Music Credits (via Epidemic Sound.com):

-Balloon (instrumental version), Yara Meyers.

-April fools' Day, Vendla

In this hilarious and heart-warming episode, Hannah Bolden drops by to chat about her life as an equestrian cowgirl, teacher, mom, and attention whore (her words, not mine). The audience will feel right at home as Jeff and Hannah drop into a conversational groove that never feels labored, even when they venture into heavier topics like their failed relationships. The entire interview is packed with laughs so get ready to giggle.

This is just a really fun episode. I had a blast making it and I hope you enjoy!

Topics/keywords: Comedy, education, conspiracies, Ilwaco High School, Hilary Clinton, Jack's Country Store, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Donald Trump, politics, Facebook, rodeo, barrel racing, horses, English pleasure, Whitehouse invasion, CIA, NSA, Handmaid's Tale, West World, Roomba, thick-ass horses, George Orwell, 1984, Wonder Woman, erotic fiction, Fifty Shades of Gray, long-distance running, summer camp, bathroom emergencies, Portland Marathon, race swag, Hood-to-Coast, Spartan Race, Screech, Dustin Diamond, 1980's, gated reverb, mental health, Helium Comedy Club, mushrooms, micro-dosing, Madeline Pointer.

music credit: Still Fly, Revel Day.

Jeff updates us on his home renovation project, his first-ever contentious twitter exchange, and his health and fitness goals. He discusses the new presidential administration, and the most-recent big moves coming from Elon Musk. He closes with a preview of some exciting upcoming guests.

music credit: Still Fly, Revel Day.