The Rogue Local

A conversation with Lauren Trantham, founder of Ride My Road. Lauren is a photographer, motorcyclist, licensed pilot, dancer, martial artist … the list goes on and on! She’s one of those people who practically oozes passion for life. Her passion is also evident in her work through her charity, Ride My Road, which is helping to fight against domestic sex trafficking. We talk about how she turned her personal heartbreak into a mission to help others - riding 10,000 miles on her motorcycle across America last year raising funds for survivors of domestic sex trafficking. We also discuss the extent of the sex trafficking problem in America, how trafficking is portrayed in the media vs what it looks like in real life and what can be done to help fight demand.

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We chat with Rick Robinson, owner of the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, about how the Cabaret Theater actually got started with a crystal chandelier, the origins of their famous Dick Hay Pie, and how Rick’s dream as a theater student back at UC Davis was simply to “do theater in Ashland”.

In this episode, we hear from Doug and Dionne Irvine about how the idea for their vineyard was born one night in Rome (possibly after a few too many glasses of vino), the disastrous results of their very first crop and how their family approach to forming a team of people has contributed to their success.

We chat with Mike Gantenbein from the Britt Music and Arts Festival in Jacksonville. He shares with us the festival's origins, the gem we have in Teddy Abrams (the director and conductor for the Britt Orchestra) and this season's exciting lineup.

Episode 2 features an interview with Danielle Kelly, a local vocalist, Radio DJ, and entertainer. Danielle tells us about her upbringing in small-town Alaska, her musical interests, why she loves performing and future projects. She also shares some of her local favorite eateries and activities.

Episode One features an interview with Hiram Towle, the general manager of Mt. Ashland Ski Area. We cover the 2017-18 season recap, Mt. Ashland's history, what makes it so unique, lodge renovations and future plans. Hiram also shares his favorite local eateries and activities.