The Denim Couch Podcast

In this episode, I interview Gaye Gunderson who tells us all about life in the 1960's. This interview is full of heartwarming stories and Gaye talks about the unique and joyful experience of growing up with a family full of personality. The 60's was a time to play, experience life at a slower pace and enjoy dancing, soda, and lots and lots of movies. Gaye is real and open when she talks about life and the lesson she's learned from it. "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (0:37) - Introducing Gaye Gunderson (2:37) - Movies On The Roof Of The House (9:05) - It Was Supposed To Be Penny, Not Me (12:53) - Quakers, Cigarettes, And A Harvard Boy (19:17) - Everybody's Hair Was The Same (24:21) - She'd Be Baking A Cake, Dad Would Say "Who Died"  (27:32) - What Am I Supposed To Learn From This (36:30) - Embarrassing Story (38:11) - 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 chat with Liz from FleaMarketLoveLetters who has collected so many letters since 2012. We talk about Jack, Betty, Jack and Henry and their love triangle as well as Sandy and her letter to Harry. Liz couldn't be more fun to listen to. I can guarantee that! Many of the letters she has collected were written in the 40's and 50's and describe each individuals life at that time. As soon as this interview is over you'll want to go right to FleaMarketLoveLetters.com and read all of the collections! Get ready for the new 60's episode next week. Stay tuned! Highlights of the interview: (3:48) - You Bought What? (17:51) - Jack's Love Letter (27:45) - Honorary Pin-Up Boy - Sandy's Letter  (33:34) -Embarrassing Story Of The Week (38:00) - 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 review all of the interviews from the 40's and 50's. I recap the journey so far of interviewing people about life in the 40's and 50's and describe the highlights of each episode. If you haven't listened to all of the episodes yet you will want to listen to this one to get an overview of each episode. You'll also get a short snip-it from next week's episode! I can't wait for the FleaMarketLoveLetters interview to be released so stay tuned! Highlights of the interview: (2:26) - Snip-it Of Next Weeks FleaMarketLoveLetters Interview (4:14) - Ep. 6 Daria Hutch Recap (8:53) - Ep. 5 Helen Patton Recap (12:51) - Ep. 4 Nancy Taylor Recap (15:38) - Ep. 3 Faye Messinger Recap (17:51) - Ep.2 Iona Butler Recap (18:52) - Ep. 1 Shirley Sanders Recap  (21:02) -Embarrassing Story Of The Week (23:00) - 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 chat about connection and how we deal with a huge amount of disconnect in this decade. I share my thoughts on my struggle with connecting to the people around me and the importance of connection in order to love and be loved. I review the journey so far of interviewing people about life in the 40's, 50's and 60's and how that has changed my perspective for the better. I've been lucky enough to be reminded that this life is temporary and that how I spend my team is extremely important not just for me but for everyone around me. We also get to enjoy a plethora of embarrassing and funny stories from the past. Highlights of the interview: (2:20) - Technology vs. Connection (10:00) - A Push To Create Your Own Fun (14:00) - Are We Less Adventurous, Less Creative, Less Fun Today? (16:30) - Uncomfortable Is Exciting (18:00) - A Plethora Of Embarrassing Stories (45:25) - 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 chat with Daria Hutch who tells us about her family stories from her parents life back in the 1950's and 1960's. Sometimes you meet people who change your perspective of life. Daria is one of those people. She is the best story writer/story teller I have met and I am beyond excited to share with you our conversation. There's no doubt that we'll all experience some kind of hardship in our life that makes us who we are and challenges us immensely. Throughout these times I've come to decide we just need human connection. Daria tells us about her father's photo from the 50's and wraps our conversation up with a beautiful and strangely comforting end to her mother's story about schizophrenia. "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (0:35) - Introducing Daria (5:05) - Finding A Big Box Of Negatives (16:03) - Wearing The Same Shade Of Pink Lipstick (24:18) - Instagram Comments (27:29) - Breaking Things At The Thrift Shop (29:59) - 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, Helen Patton shows me all of her WW2 memorabilia and tells us her personal stories about life back in the 1940's and 1950's. Helen's an enjoyable guest who's sense of humor is still going strong. Like anyone else her story is unique, loving, and she tells us about the type of human kindness that we may be missing out on. The good news is it's not to late to bring it back. What will you learn from listening to Helen's interview? "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (5:20) - The Hobo Alphabet (12:39) - Night Games And The Angry Ferry Boat Driver (16:48) - Dirty Saddle Shoes And Bobby Socks And Drawing On Your Stockings (20:12) - Long Term Happiness (22:20) - Flip A Coin : To Marry Or Not To Marry (24:19) - That Bird Doesn't Really Live Around Here (29:50) - Have You Seen Eeyore Lately (37:08) - Embarrassing Story (40:43) - 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 Nancy Taylor tells us all about her life growing up in the 1940's and 1950's. Her stories of care-taking, motherhood, adoption, and fun memories are heartwarming, strong and full of heart. The example she has set of love for children and people in general is beautiful. She takes us back to a time where family was everything. "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?" and we'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (14:18) - Mailing Coconuts (18:10) Charlotte's Web and Honeycomb (21:58) - Taking Care Of Over 8,000 babies (24:08) - Piano Fell On My Leg (31:36) - Technology Vs. Family (35:43) - Celebrate! (38:07) - Embarrassing Story (40:27) - 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 100 year old (nearing 101), Faye Messinger, who is known to be out on the golf course every other day. Are you kidding me? I forgot to workout this week. Faye remembers his early years and tells us all about his life in the 1940's and 1950's. We talk about happiness, dating, heartwarming memories, and what people back then did for a good time. We dive into our main question "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?" and we'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (10:19) - I Rode My Wife Around On A Bicycle - Totally "Notebook" Style (13:19) - Everything Changes (15:32) - Swimming Naked For Fun (17:20) -Throwing Balls Over The House (20:29) - I Had Polio And Couldn't Walk (30:08) - Are You Satisfied? (35:19) - Embarrassing Story (37:16) - 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 95 year old Iona Butler while I make friends with her 5 loyal dogs who did a lot of snuggling, enjoyed a few back rubs, and sat in the corner chewing Legos. Iona has a very buoyant spirit and makes me believe you can be fun and bubbly even at 95. Iona tells us all about her life in the 1940's and 1950's. We talk about happiness, dating, funny memories, and what people back then did for a good time. We dive into our main question "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?" and we'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (4:48) - Just Remember I Own A Butler (8:06) - We Never Had Money For Fun (11:03) - My Best Friend Didn't Tell Me She Had A Brother (17:16) - Beloved Bunny and How To Be Happy (24:48) - Work For It (27:05) - POW's Eat Strawberry Shortcake (31:59) Cat's In The Dryer (34:10) - 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 answer everyone's question "Why the denim couch?". Stefani Tanner (yes, like Full House) interviews 84 year old Shirley Sanders, who tells us about her life in the 1940's and 1950's. We talk about love, dating, friendships, and what people back then did for a good time. We dive into our main question "Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?" and we'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (9:36) - Hitchhiking To The Movies (10:50) - Stealing Tag Labels From Stores (13:34) - Cigarettes, End Of The Ware, And Nude Fan Dancers? (16:52) - Dragging The Main Street And The Girl Gang Goes Dancing (20:38) - Shirley's Embarrassing Story (22:47) - The Word Depression And Life's An Adjustment (27:36) - Lipstick-An Embarrassing Story (30:17) - 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 whatever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!