The Denim Couch Podcast

In this episode, we review all of the interviews from the 60's. I recap the journey through these 60's interviews and give my thoughts on the difference between today and the 60's with a heavy emphasis on technology and social media's role in our lives. These interviews have changed my perspective and motivated me to step back and analyze what I spend my time on and what messages and expectations I take in each day. The 60's were a time of struggle and war but also a time focused on family and close connection with the community. I can't wait for the 70's episodes to be released so stay tuned! Highlights of the interview: (7:48) - Ep. 10 Gaye Gunderson Recap (9:38) Ep. 12 Alice Lyle Recap (11:03) - Ep. 13 Jim Lyle Recap (12:43) - Ep. 14 Parker Sheehan Recap (15:01) - Ep. 15 Frank Hunsaker Recap (16:22) - Ep. 16 Laraine Guyette Recap (18:21) - Ep. 17 Lavelle Kirby Recap (19:11) - Ep. 18 Lorna Lee Phillips-Lund Recap (21:05) - Ep. 19 Dana Copenhaver Recap (24:28) -Embarrassing Story Of The Week (28:17) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, Dana tells me all about her life in Mt. Vernon, Oregon in the 1960's. Dana is one of my favorite guests and friends and was one of the most loving and giving examples to me as a teenager. This interview did not record the way it was originally planned to and so we will hear about half of the questions from myself and the other half from Dana. We cover what it was like to grow up in a small town where Dad was the basketball coach. We also focus on the delicious food options as a young person growing up in the 60's. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (4:05) - Big Dana And Little Dana (5:32) - Bologna And Spam Sandwiches (7:52) - Cheerleading (9:15) - Community Dances (10:27) - "Nobody Should Love High School As Much As I Loved High School" (11:30) - Blue And White Checkered Bell Bottoms (15:19) - More Stuff, Less Outside (18:05) - Embarrassing Story (19:59) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, Lorna and her husband Craig sit down with me to chat about the 1960's. They pack this interview with some of the greatest short story experiences I have ever heard. They talk about the differences in their childhood upbringing even though they lived just miles away from each other and keep things light and fun throughout the interview. We learn about Lorna's fun and bold personality and boy if I could have had a pair of shoes to match each outfit growing up like Lorna did I'd say it couldn't get better than that. We talk all things from chasing beavers to losing beloved pets. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (3:48) - Lorna Lee What? (4:09) - "I Was A Little Bit Of A Diva" (7:22) - Dances! (9:57) - Testing My Dogs Loyalty (19:50) - Peg Pants And Bell Bottoms (21:16) - I'd Never Met Anyone Who Can Find Joy As Fast As You Can (28:24) - Police Ticket (33:45) - Embarrassing Story (36:31) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Lavelle Kirby who tells us about his life in the 1960's and doesn't fail to humor me in the process. Lavelle kept me on my toes with his stories. He tells us all about the tricks he played as a kid and continues to joke around throughout our interview. He spent a lot of time on the farm, got creative with his free time, and experienced his own hardships later on in life.  Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (4:07) - "I Was The Biggest Kid In School So It Didn't Matter" (5:11) - Shooting Off Firecrackers In January (6:27) - Sand Jumping And Causing Trouble (8:38) - Farm Life (10:18) - Saturday Morning Triple Showing (12:53) - Driving All Of The Cars (17:05) - Active Duty And Flight School (21:29) - Embarrassing Story (23:33) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Laraine Guyette who tells us all about her experience in the 1960's. Laraine spent most of her life practicing and teaching Midwifery and has had a large impact on many in that field. She tells us all about her life in Colorado and how she called it home as soon as she arrived. Laraine is an incredibly positive individual who tells us all about the joy she experienced in the 60's. Poodle skirts, good music, education and swing dancing just about summarizes her time back then. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (5:44) - Not A Common Name (6:14) - Love For Colorado (8:30) - 14ers and Maternal Child Health (10:58) - Poodle Skirts And Saddle Shoes (15:11) - The Weight Of The World On Their Shoulders (17:00) - People In My Life Make Me Happy (18:32) - Embarrassing Story (20:53) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Frank Hunsaker who tells us all about his memories of the 1960's. Frank's story is a touching one. He has a wide array of life experience and has had to bolster through many difficult experiences. I appreciate his willingness to share his experience serving in the unpopular Vietnam war with us. His story will bring appreciation to the time we now live in but also appreciation for the people who leave their friends and family to serve others in the war effort. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (2:37) - I Used The Name "Isaac" (4:14) - Shot Down In Their Jet During A Bombing Mission (14:06) - Reunion, The Sword Dance and Rock and Roll (18:42) - The Only Boy In The Family (22:54) - Desert Boots (24:08) - Practicing Law and Radio Disk Jockey (26:40) - Arguing Before The Supreme Court Justice (32:48) - Embarrassing Story (34:18) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Parker Sheehan who tells us all about his memories of the 1960's. Parker tells us about his families love for baseball and all the incredible experiences that baseball brought to his life. Parker's 60's experience brings back memories of Disneyland, piano playing and spending time with a close-knit group of friends who spent the entire day playing baseball and swimming at the local pool after whipping through their chores of course. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (2:01) - All The Sheehans (3:09) - Basically The Sandlot (08:21) - Kids Piano Duets (10:25) - Disneyland & Major League Baseball (11:45) - League Champions & Professional Baseball (17:00) - Marine Core Bootcamp (17:43) - The Dalai Lama (20:56) - Embarrassing Story (22:36) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Jim Lyle who tells us all about his life in Montana in the 1960's. Jim tells us about his adventures in the outdoors and dives into the many hobbies and activities he, his friends, and close family spent most of their time on back in the day. It was a time full of adventure, challenging projects, and canoe building. Jim's 60's experience brings back memories of a simpler time spent with childhood best friends and quality time with family. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (0:50) - Intro, 40 Things (4:10) - Firefighters Create The Skating Rink (09:04) - Building A 15 Ft Canoe (11:40) - Shooting At Leonard?(14:44) - Boxing Matches In Butte (28:54) - Happiness And Their Life Being Planned Out For Them (32:48) - Embarrassing Story (34:13) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Alice Lyle who tells us all about her life in the 1960's. Alice tells us all about the style of the 60's, her fears, her favorite things to do, her love story and what happiness means to her. The 60's were a fun time for Alice. I mean how could they not be when you're going to The Rolling Stones concert and listening to The Beatles all day. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (9:11) - Flag football, cheering, and the Arizona Stomp (13:51) -Tickling the ivories (16:55) - California Girl meets Montana Man (23:50) - Kissing in Elevators (27:30) - Orange Juice Can Hairstyle (28:00) - The Beatles and The Rolling Stones (39:22) - Embarrassing Story (43:09) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, we get a taste of what Christmas was like in the 40's, 50's, and 60's through eight short personal Christmas stories. Enjoy these eight Christmas memories and make sure to make your own this Christmas season. -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!