Door Pod Show Podcast

Northern Door Children’s Center: a family resource in northern Door County

Barbara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:49:54 +0000

Barbara Luhring talks childrens’ early education with Sandy Friedenfels, board member and Cindy Trinkner-Peot, executive director of Sister Bay’s Northern Door Children’s Center. Full disclosure upfront: this center saved Barbara’s life when she moved here 21 years ago! Her daughter started attending what was then called Northern Door Child Care Center as an 8 week old and continued to attend the center for the next ten years.The level of care offered by the center back then was excellent. The expansion of services that has occurred when the center moved to a new facility eight years ago is even more impressive. Sandy and Cindy discuss the multitude of programs available through NDCC, as well as the challenges of operating a year round child care facility in a tourist destination. One of these challenges is fundraising and thanks to the generosity of Judith Blazer, fundraising at NDCC includes more than bake sales. Listen in and learn more!

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Steel Bridge SongFest 4 this weekend in Sturgeon Bay!

Barbara — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:04:32 +0000

Barbara Luhring here to remind you that the wait is over - Steel Bridge SongFest 4 is here and ready to rock historic downtown Sturgeon Bay! Visit SteelBridgeSongFest.org and get the times and venues of over 100 musical acts, culminating with Saturday’s concert at the foot of the bridge under the canopy at Great Lakes Yacht Services. pat mAcdonald, Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin, Freedy Johnston, Eric McFadden, Blueheels, Tony Brown, Ruby James, Geri X, James Hall, Kim Manning, will be joined by newcomers Louise Goffin, Victor DeLorenzo among many, many others. Preservation rocks!

Listen to our huge archive of SBSF podcasts by clicking here.

Pictured above Jackson Browne and Margaret Welch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Door County Icon Series: Dale Seaquist

Barbara — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:41:05 +0000

Barbara Luhring listens in to a conversation between Door County orchard grower Dale Seaquist and his youngest son Allen, a high school senior at Gibraltar School. Dale is the patriarch of Seaquist Orchards, a family business that has been growing, processing and selling apple and cherry products for many years. Dale talks about his history in the fruit growing business, as well as what led him to choose farming over the life of a musician. Listen in and learn about another Door County icon!

A Conversation with Carrie Counihan of the Door County Humane Society

Barbara — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:19:20 +0000

Barbara Luhring sits down with Carrie Counihan, executive director of the Door County Humane Society to discuss the history of her organization as well as their future plans to expand services. If you think you know all there is to know about the Door County Humane Society, I guarantee you’ll learn something new during the course of this exchange. Carrie discusses upcoming volunteer training, fundraisers and more. Listen in!

The Sounds of the Steel Bridge Songfest 3

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:33:37 +0000

Christie Weber and pat mAcdonald organized quite a show and once again Door Pod Show was there! Recorded June 14-16, 2007, this series of podcasts on the topic of the fabulous Steel Bridge Songfest are Door Pod Show’s most ambitious production yet. The 17 audio files were pared down from over 100 recordings done over a three day period. And yes, it took me a long time to complete, but I think the results are worth it.
Here are a few things to keep in mind. Several files were recorded backstage and have lots of LOUD background noise. There was also lots of wind and some of the recordings reflect that, most notably the interview with Paulie Rocco. I think the interviews are worth the noise however and encourage you to give each one a listen. The podcasts include interviews with Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin, Jonathon Spottiswoode, James Hall, Chris Aaron, Ruby James, Tony Brown, Melanie Jane, Catacombs of Rome and many, many more artists. And don’t miss Margaret Welch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation who gives a shout out to Christie and pat for their hard work in preserving the Sturgeon Bay steel bridge. This year the podcasts are organized differently this year, into smaller audio files as opposed to the long all inclusive podcast format from last year. Be sure to tell me what you think of the new set-up and enjoy Steel Bridge Songfest 3!

This first podcast features interviews at the Holiday Motel with Chris Aaron, Susan Hall, Kris Doty and Eric McFadden.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Meet the artists

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:26:26 +0000

Interviews with artists at the Holiday Motel: Freedie Johnston, Melanie Jane, Geri X, Kim Manning & Jonathon Spottiswoode

The Sounds of the Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Meet the artists

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:22:35 +0000

Artists Tony Brown, Tom Schriner-Schmitt & Ruby James (Tony’s interview was in the wind).

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Charlie Cheney

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:18:51 +0000

Musician/volunteer Charlie Cheney on why he loves the Steel Bridge Songfest.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Holiday Motel

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:16:12 +0000

Why should you stay at the Holiday Motel?

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Bill Parsons

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:13:29 +0000

Supporter Bill Parsons at the artists’ dinner.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Friday night artists’ dinner

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:10:26 +0000

At the artists’ dinner: James Hall, Josh Ritkin, Kris Doty, Eric McFadden, Gary Wurtz, Paul Ryan, Jamie Clark & Tony Brown.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Jane Wiedlin

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:06:37 +0000

Catching up with the GoGos’ Jane Wiedlin at the artists’ dinner.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Who showed up?

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:01:40 +0000

Christie Weber and some of the many people that showed up for the concert.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Ben & Jimi

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:00:02 +0000

Backstage at SBSF3 with Ben and Jimi.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Margaret Welch, NTHP

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:54:52 +0000

Margaret Welch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation on pat and Christie’s efforts.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Jackson Browne

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:52:28 +0000

Jackson Browne backstage on why he’s part of SBSF3.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Paulie Rocco

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:48:08 +0000

Veteran guitarist Paulie Rocco shares some of his musical journey (very windy background).

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Dorothy Scott

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:43:42 +0000

Singer/songwriter Dorothy Scott is having an excellent day at SBSF3.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Catacombs of Rome

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:41:10 +0000

Catacombs of Rome rocked the mainstage and share their thoughts on their first SBSF.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Craig Greenburg

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:33:00 +0000

SBSF2 participant Craig Greenburg returns for his second festival.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Lonely Ghost

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:25:49 +0000

Cowboy, psychedelic rockers Lonely Ghost backstage.

Norb Blei discusses Reflections upon the 50th anniversary…Jack Kerouac’s On the Road with the book’s editors Ron Whitehead and Rob Zoschke

Barbara — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:11:57 +0000

Host Barbara Luhring listens in as Norb Blei, Ron Whitehead and Rob Zoschke discuss Ron and Rob’s newly published editorial homage to the 50th anniversary of beat writer Jack Kerouauc’s On the Road. The book is called Reflections upon the 50th anniversary…Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. The discussion covers Kerouac’s influence on their own work and lives to his influence on writers, artists, and musicians since On the Road was published by Viking in 1957. Norb, Ron and Rob all have written pieces and artwork in the book which includes 43 other national and international writers, artists and photographers, including individuals from Door County. Lawrence Ferlinghetti, proprietor of City Lights Bookshop and Publishing House in San Francisco and acclaimed poet created the cover illustration especially for this book. At the end of the discussion Ron Whitehead does a reading of his new poem Looking for Jack Kerouac. This is a passionate discussion about one of the 20th century’s most influential authors.

You may purchase Reflections upon the 50th anniversary…Jack Kerouac’s On the Road at Passtimes Books in Sister Bay (800-741-6645), Wisconsin or from Rob Zoschke, PO Box 499, Sister Bay, WI 54234. The cost of the book is $25.00.

Door County Icon Series: A conversation with Dan Peterson of the Viking Grill, home of the outdoor fish boil

Barbara — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:00:56 +0000

Dan Peterson has owned the Viking Grill & Lounge in Ellison Bay since 1984 and in that time his name has become synonymous with the Door County fish boil. Barbara Luhring talks to Dan about his history with this iconic Door County meal that dates back to his childhood in Baileys Harbor when his parents ran the Panter Hotel. Along the way you’ll get the inside story on running a busy Door County restaurant as well as what it’s like to take the fish boil on-the-road. Listen in!

Photo credit: Fish boil photo taken by Dan Johnson

Door County Icon Series: A conversation with Eunice and Larry Manz

Barbara — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:12:13 +0000

Barbara Luhring talks with iconic Door County specialty food pioneers Eunice and Larry Manz at their Egg Harbor home. In 2003 Eunice and Larry retired from their Sister Bay business, Manz Specialty Foods, but they haven’t slowed down. In fact during the podcast Eunice receives a call from her newest client, a specialty foods store at Egg Harbor’s Liberty Square. Listen in to a couple who have retained a passion for fine food, fine drink and each other!

On-the-Road: At the Woodwalk Gallery’s new home just south of Egg Harbor

Barbara — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:54:25 +0000

Barbara Luhring ventures to the Woodwalk Gallery to talk with owners, painter Margaret Lockwood and her husband Allin Walker. They and a crew of craftsmen have been busy restoring an old barn on the property which houses Margaret’s painting studio, the Woodwalk Gallery and the soon-to-be Woodwalk Theater space. Learn about Margaret and Allin’s extensive plans for the property and the community they seek to build around it. Also featured in interviews are the crew of craftsmen: Erik Frost, Mark Moede, Matt Stender and Dave Gissell who bring to the project not only brawn but an artistic touch of their own. Listen in.

Door County Icon Series: A converstaion between Al Johnson and Norbert Blei

Barbara — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:33:15 +0000

Good friends and Door County Icons Al Johnson and Norbert Blei cover allot of material in this almost hour-long discussion of Door County past and present. Among the topics: the “counter culture” at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, Emma Husby, Eddie Valentine, Wink Larson, Baldy Bridenhagen, Ingert Johnson and the Johnson family, condominiums and of course - goats on one’s roof. Barbara Luhring listens in to this fascinating and many times hilarious conversation. You should listen in too.

This is a large MP3 file and will take a while to download on dial-up.

On-the-Road: pat mAcdonald and the Steel Bridge SongFest 2007

Barbara — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:14:37 +0000

Barbara Luhring goes on the road to Sturgeon Bay for a talk with singer/songwriter pat mAcdonald about Steel Bridge SongFest III. This year’s SongFest takes place June 9-16, 2007 in Historic Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Headlining artists include Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin, Stan Ridgeway and Grant Phillips. During the interview they are joined by Pat’s sister Christie Weber, who discusses the purpose of the festival - to raise money for the repair and upkeep of the historic Michigan Street bridge in Sturgeon Bay and Adam Macintosh, a singer/songwriter from Denver who took part in the songwriter’s Construction Zone at the Holiday Motel last year.
Listen to pat mAcdonald’s Steel Bridge Song from his just-released CD, Troubador of Stomp at the end of the podcast. You can purchase Troubador of Stomp at Pat’s MySpace page.

To volunteer for the event or become an event sponsor, contact Christie at christieweb@hotmail.com.

On-the-Road: Isadoora Theatre Company rehearses for their biggest show ever in their five year history

Barbara — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:32:21 +0000

Isadoora Theatre Company celebrates its 5th birthday with a blockbuster production of Chicago to be performed at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. Listen in to artistic director Christi Callsen, choreographer Jane Hillstrom, director Ross Dippel, board president Holly Feldman and cast members as they give you a taste of what drives people to participate in community theater in Door County.

Performances take place February 15-18 and February 22-25. Call the Door Community Auditorium 920-868-2728 for tickets. For more information on the show visit Isadoora Theatre Company.

My Favorite Place in Door County: by Bob Dickson of The Shallows Resort, Egg Harbor

Barbara — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:39:10 +0000

Our new series “My Favorite Place in Door County” is going to record the favorite haunts of the locals. In our first installation, Bob Dickson of The Shallows Resort in Egg Harbor talks about his favorite winter AND summer place - Peninsula State Park.

On-the-Road: With Roger Utnehmer of Nicolet Broadcasting in Sturgeon Bay

Barbara — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:04:18 +0000

Barbara Luhring talks with Roger Utnehmer of Nicolet Broadcasting about his plans to expand the community focus of his current station WSBW and about the role of small market radio in today’s world of multi-media.

On-the-Road: Caitlin Oleson interviews documentary filmmaker Sarah Price in New York City

Barbara — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:18:58 +0000

From a rooftop in Greenwich Village, Caitlin Oleson talks with Sarah Price about her new film SUMMER CAMP. SUMMER CAMP is currently making the rounds at film festivals around the world. Sarah also shares some insight into life as an independent filmmaker and as well as her upcoming projects. Sarah’s previous films include American Movie, Caesar’s Park, and The Yes Men.

On-the-Road: Caitlin Oleson’s Interview with CBGB Founder Hilly Kristal

Barbara — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:54:29 +0000

CBGB may be gone but you can relive some of the memories with Caitlin Oleson’s Hilly Kristal interview from September of 2005.

On-the-Road: At the Door County Century Bike Ride

Barbara — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 01:04:01 +0000

Barbara Luhring and her pals Jane Hillstrom, Sue Charney and Jackie Sawyer conquer the 30 mile leg of the Door County Century Ride. Ride along and listen in!

On-the-Road: At PBS’ Mega-Hit Antiques Roadshow

Barbara — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:00:48 +0000

Barbara Luhring and her mother Alice Baryenbruch head to Milwaukee to visit with PBS’s hit series Antiques Roadshow at the Midwest Express Center. Alice looks forward to having a portion of her prized Nun collection appraised and Barbara looks forward to learning more about a 10 year old cultural phenomenon.

Door County Icon Series: Marge Grutzmacher

Barbara — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:12:27 +0000

Door County icon Marge Grutzmacher is interviewed at her home by Elizabeth Kiracofe. Marge, an educator, business woman and literacy advocate, shares the path her life has taken before Door County and during. Listen in! Elizabeth Kiracofe handles the interview. Barbara Luhring handles production.

Buy a ticket, win a car!

Barbara — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:20:01 +0000

Buy a ticket, win a car AND support Northern Door Children’s Center
Elizabeth Kiracofe of Northern Door Children’s Center tells you why you need to buy a raffle ticket for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT.
Call 920-854-4244 for ticket purchase information.

On-the-Road: At the Steel Bridge SongFest II - an audio collage

Barbara — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:44:41 +0000

Christie Weber, her brother Pat McDonald, and a huge supporting cast put on quite a party to help preserve the iconic steel bridge in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Listen in to an audio collage featuring some of the songwriters, music lovers and staff of Steel Bridge SongFest II. Listen to interviews with headliner Jackson Browne, Dorothy Scott, Anna Sacks, Allen McFee, Laine Sterling, Anna Lee Scully, Charlie Cheney, Troy Therrien and more. Caitlin Oleson and Barbara Luhring handle the interviews. Emily Wolfe created the photos.

On-the-Road: in a Milwaukee alley at Leo Feldman’s River Rat Art Gallery’s “Drive By” multimedia art exhibit

Barbara — Fri, 19 May 2006 22:18:53 +0000

Caitlin Oleson goes on the road to Leo Feldman and RiverRat Gallery’s “Drive By” multimedia art exhibit commemorating the National Rifle Association Convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This pro-gun, pro-American, pro-NRA show featured works by Bob Watt, Johnie Shimon, pp d’CaCa, Erick von Munz, David Ruehl, Kris Ward and more. RiverRat Gallery is Milwaukeeâ€™s only homeless gallery. This unique urban art show was held in an alley adjacent to the fabulous Amazon Pizza. Listen in as Caitlin interviews Feldman’s curator Jimmy von Milwaukee along with artists pp d’CaCa, Erick von Munz, David Ruehl, and Kris Ward.

Jimmy von Milwaukee and Caitlin Oleson in a Julie Lindemann photo.

Brandon Buck, skateboarding entrepreneur

Barbara — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:37:14 +0000

Caitlin Oleson talks with Brandon Buck, a high school sophmore from Wilmette, Illinois and the co-founder of skateboard team whose members create short films that they in turn sell to other skateboard enthusiasts.

Brandon is in Door County to pitch Steven Diedrick of Redmond Research about becoming a corporate sponsor for his skateboard team.

On-the-Road: Podcasting at the Art Institute of Chicago

Barbara — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:02:51 +0000

As part of a recent performance, Caitlin Oleson traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago on a very busy and crowded afternoon to record audio that Gregg Luhring mixed with original music to become Caitlin’s impressions of 4 paintings from their permanent collection. Barbara Luhring also collaborated with Gregg to create the definition of Podcasting - set to music. Listen in! (Above: Caitlin Oleson outside of the Art Institute of Chicago.)

Door County Icon Series: Keta Steebs

Barbara — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:03:41 +0000

Barbara Luhring takes to the road to interview Door County Icon Keta Steebs in her Sturgeon Bay home. Keta, a Door County journalist for many years, still writes her weekly “Potluck” column for the Door County Advocate. She shares her observations of Door County through the years and naturally, talks politics!

UPDATE: Read an excellent post at Deke Rivers’ blog.

Renaissance woman, Sheila Saperstein on her newest theatrical production

Barbara — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 01:11:00 +0000

Sheila Saperstein talks with Barbara Luhring about “Time Slips,” the upcoming Door Community Auditorium theatrical production based on a storytelling project that encourages communication with individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. To purchase tickets for the show visit the Door Community Auditorium Web Site.

Door County Icon: Christie Weber

Barbara — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:13:54 +0000

Christie Weber, Sturgeon Bay businesswoman, grassroots organizer, and co-founder of Fair Enterprise talks with Barbara Luhring about her passion for preservation.

Door County Icon: Norbert Blei (part two)

Barbara — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:32:20 +0000

Part Two
Norb Blei is an author, artist, publisher, teacher and mentor. In Part Two, Barbara Luhring talks to Norb about his life in Door County and the state of publishing on the Door peninsula.

On-the-Road: An interview with Tim and Jim, The Duct Tape Guys

Barbara — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 01:53:26 +0000

Barbara Luhring goes on-the-road to Sturgeon Bay to talk with the world famous Duct Tape Guys, Tim Nyberg and Jim Berg. Listen in and learn the how this all-purpose product can enhance your life!

On-The-Road: Caitlin Oleson talks with CBGB founder, Hilly Kristal

Barbara — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 00:47:10 +0000

It was announced in 2004 that New York City’s iconic punk club CBGB may face closure in the near future. Its’ lease expired on August 31, 2005, and talks between the property owner (Bowery Residents Committee) and club founder Hilly Kristal had stalled over alleged unpaid rent and safety concerns. Caitlin Oleson talks with Hilly Kristal at his iconic club CBGB in the Bowery, NYC. Kristal has been remarkably sanguine in the face of the fact that perhaps CBGB’s time has come as the neighborhood continues its gentrification. (This was the first podcast interview Hilly Kristal ever granted.)

Caitlin Oleson and Hilly Kristal at CBGB.

A Visit with members of the Paul Sills Players

Barbara — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:29:59 +0000

Paul Sills Community Theater presents The Tao of Chuang Chou. Caitlin Oleson interviews some of the members of the cast of Paul Sills’ newest production. Members include: Martha Garvey, Angela Rossman, Rich Higdon and Eric Frost.

The Tao of Chuang Chou with Carol Sills & Thor

Barbara — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:47:06 +0000

Paul Sills Community Theater presents The Tao of Chuang Chou. Barbara Luhring talks with collaborator Carol Sills and cast member Larry “Thor’ Thoresen about the Chinese poet Chuang Chou, the produciton and more.

Pet Psychic and Intuitive Healer, Gale Ritchey

Barbara — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:42:08 +0000

Caitlin Oleson talks to Gale about her September 15, 2005 art show at Mr. Helsinki in Fish Creek, her healing work and the path that landed her in Door County. Visit Gale online at Art of Healing Intuition.

Door County Icon: Norbert Blei (part one)

Barbara — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:25:54 +0000

Part One
Norb Blei is an author, artist, publisher, teacher and mentor. In Part One, Barbara Luhring talks to Norb about his life in Chicago before Door County and his life as an artist on the Door peninsula.