Season four, episode 8 of the podcast is a special discussion between Laurie and Alex regarding the recent events in Southwest Florida, namely the devastation, which occurred with Hurricane Ian.  This is an account as best they can give from their location in Naples, Florida.

If YOU want to help people who have been effected by Hurricane Ian, please contact the Red Cross and donate to their relief efforts. https://www.redcross.org

The PorterNotes podcast is sponsored by Shiela Trago/Babyquip

Podcast music for this episode: TØRCH

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PorterNotes Podcast - Jim Miller

Season Four, Episode 7 of the PorterNotes Podcast includes an interview with Jim Miller of The Jimare Wellness Counseling Center.  Alex and Jim talk about addiction, alcoholism and counseling people who have been directed to receive an assessment as a result of a DUI conviction.  Additionally, the conversation includes discussion of human nature, the affects of childhood environment and trauma on the developed adult and Death Counseling.

Jim and his wife, Magdelina have spent their entire lives helping people achieve their most important goals and highest aspirations. For the last fifteen years, they have focused on issues related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. In 2014, seeing the need for a more conveniently located program to serve those mandated by court to complete substance abuse services, they opened Jimare Wellness Counseling Center in Cicero. They have served hundreds of men and women of all ages since then.

During Alex's youth in Chicago, Jim served as head priest at St. Sylvester's Parish, which is where Alex attended grade school.  A nice walk down memory lane and some very interesting insight as well in this conversation.

Episode links:

https://jimarecounseling.com

[email protected]

Music in the episode by TØRCH and Steve Fuller of the Blacker Bros.

This episode sponsored by Shiela Trago BabyQuip

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For this very special episode of the PorterNotes Podcast, Laurie Porter interviews the one, and only, Jake'O.

Musician, artist and performer extraordinaire.

Recently Jake'O was a contestant on the NBC television show American Song Contest.

Laurie talks to Jake'O about his career and his artistry.  From his youth as a globe traipsing Air Force "brat" to where he is today; strutting the big stage with worldwide exposure.  Jake'O is an intelligent, funny and self proclaimed "nerd". If you want to know more about this talented young man who represented Wisconsin and the American Midwest, this interview is your chance. 

Well, here we are in 2022.

In this episode of the podcast Laurie and Alex discuss milestones in 2021 and offer advice for 2022.

Let's make it happen in '22.

PorterNotes

Music by TØRCH

Sponsored by Shiela Trago BabyQuip

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This very special episode of the PorterNotes Podcast includes Laurie and Alex discussing the humble beginnings of Reedsburg's favorite coffeeshop and den of creativity:  Kettle & Cup

This episode of the podcast features a catch-up discussion with Alex and Laurie.  Many changes have occurred since the late episode and this should get us all up-to-speed.

The PorterNotes podcast is sponsored by Shiela Trago/Babyquip

®2021 PorterNotes

This episode of the podcast features an interview with husband and wife performing artists: Wise Jennings.  Alex, Melissa and Jeff discuss the band, the music, the festivals and all things Wise Jennings and beyond.  Additionally, the group discusses the learning curves and benefits of streaming performances in the pandemic landscape.

The PorterNotes podcast is sponsored by Shiela Trago/Babyquip

Podcast music for this episode: TØRCH

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®2021 PorterNotes