Locals Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:31:45 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515102 en-us © 2026 Locals yes 4433e6ce-46db-596b-a22a-b0a6e1e14ca2 Box Of Light episodic false Where we talk to people who are... well... local.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Box Of Light https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fy8mb66hkoxv32l3vlskm4sgfm2g?.jpg Locals https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515102 Noah Hulsizer: Death metal, drums and General George Washington Noah Hulsizer: Death metal, drums and General George Washington Noah Hulsizer is one of the Death Metal, skull ringed portrayed of General George Washington you will ever meet. Noah is local. Noah is unique. Noah is great. Enjoy.

]]> Noah Hulsizer is one of the Death Metal, skull ringed portrayed of General George Washington you will ever meet. Noah is local. Noah is unique. Noah is great. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19884792 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1439 full false Dennis MacMahon, Woodstock Dennis MacMahon, Woodstock Dennis MacMahon was at Woodstock, amid the crowds, in the mud, breathing in the air, the smoke, the freedom of that defining event. Here is his story.

]]> Dennis MacMahon was at Woodstock, amid the crowds, in the mud, breathing in the air, the smoke, the freedom of that defining event. Here is his story.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19707297 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2075 woodstock, bloomsburg 2 21 full false Catherine McLaughlin, therapist. Trauma, eye movement and reconstructed stories Catherine McLaughlin, therapist. Trauma, eye movement and reconstructed stories This week's episode is a wonderful talk with local therapist Catherine McLaughlin. Catherine comes to her work with a type of knowledge and experience not shared by many. She'll talk about her story, her work and how to balance yourself when you are feeling anything but balanced. Enjoy.

]]> This week's episode is a wonderful talk with local therapist Catherine McLaughlin. Catherine comes to her work with a type of knowledge and experience not shared by many. She'll talk about her story, her work and how to balance yourself when you are feeling anything but balanced. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19660999 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2670 therapy, bi polar, bloomsburg, EMDR, vagus nerve 2 20 full false Jerry Stropnicky, Part 2, Camp Emerge Jerry Stropnicky, Part 2, Camp Emerge In Part 2 of my conversation with Jerry Stropnicky, he talks about Camp Emerge, its history, origin and the family that served as its seed.

Enjoy.

]]> In Part 2 of my conversation with Jerry Stropnicky, he talks about Camp Emerge, its history, origin and the family that served as its seed.

Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19626551 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1177 2 19 full false Jerry Stropnicky, working locally in theatre... in Bloomsburg, Appalachia, Africa, Europe... Jerry Stropnicky, working locally in theatre... in Bloomsburg, Appalachia, Africa, Europe... Jerry Stropnicky makes theatre locally... across the globe. Here's that story.

]]> Jerry Stropnicky makes theatre locally... across the globe. Here's that story.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19603937 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1786 2 18 full false Jim Birt, energetically tuned Jim Birt, energetically tuned Jim Birt is a Tai Chi teacher. In today's episode Jim will talk about his journey to Tai Chi and tuning a life to the energy around and within us.

]]> Jim Birt is a Tai Chi teacher. In today's episode Jim will talk about his journey to Tai Chi and tuning a life to the energy around and within us.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19503599 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1972 2 17 full false Meg Geffken, bringing history to life Meg Geffken, bringing history to life Today's guest is Meg Geffken, a retired educator who is still teaching, just in a slightly different way. Meg's family history goes back in the Benton area for a few generations. Her love of history has created a post-career career in well researched performances of women from local and American history. Today, you will learn about Meg and a bit about two of those women. Enjoy.

]]> Today's guest is Meg Geffken, a retired educator who is still teaching, just in a slightly different way. Meg's family history goes back in the Benton area for a few generations. Her love of history has created a post-career career in well researched performances of women from local and American history. Today, you will learn about Meg and a bit about two of those women. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19357749 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1561 2 16 full false Abbie Morrison; the power of family, faith and a good dog Abbie Morrison; the power of family, faith and a good dog This week, I talk to Abbie Morrison, who grew up in Bloomsburg and Berwick, has volunteered and worked for many community organizations and has a few different superpowers. Enjoy.

]]> This week, I talk to Abbie Morrison, who grew up in Bloomsburg and Berwick, has volunteered and worked for many community organizations and has a few different superpowers. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19327164 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2050 2 15 full false Well, I have cancer. And so does Lisa Mitchell. We talk. Well, I have cancer. And so does Lisa Mitchell. We talk. Unpleasant diagnosis but a good conversation. This week, I talk to Lisa Mitchell about being in the club no one wants to join.


]]> Unpleasant diagnosis but a good conversation. This week, I talk to Lisa Mitchell about being in the club no one wants to join.


]]> Buzzsprout-19282922 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2179 2 14 full false Oren Helbok, Part 2, Train world, The Exchange Gallery and social goodness Oren Helbok, Part 2, Train world, The Exchange Gallery and social goodness In the second half of my conversation with Oren, he talks about becoming the Executive Director of a new gallery, his photographic work and heritage and the social imperative behind all of his work. Enjoy.

]]> In the second half of my conversation with Oren, he talks about becoming the Executive Director of a new gallery, his photographic work and heritage and the social imperative behind all of his work. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19249691 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1771 2 12 full false Oren Hekbok, calf wrestler, photographer, Executive Director, train enthusiast tells it all. Oren Hekbok, calf wrestler, photographer, Executive Director, train enthusiast tells it all. This week. I talk to Oren Helbok, Executive Director of the Exchange Gallery on Main Street, an accomplished photographer, train enthusiast and ex-calf wrestler. This is Part 1 of a two part interview. Enjoy.

]]> This week. I talk to Oren Helbok, Executive Director of the Exchange Gallery on Main Street, an accomplished photographer, train enthusiast and ex-calf wrestler. This is Part 1 of a two part interview. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19210560 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1753 2 11 full false Michelle Hintz, teaching in today's classroom Michelle Hintz, teaching in today's classroom Michele Hintz, a teacher at Bloomsburg High shares her classroom with digital technology, changing goals and AI. It's an interesting time to be a teacher. She'll tell us about it in this week's episode. Enjoy.

]]> Michele Hintz, a teacher at Bloomsburg High shares her classroom with digital technology, changing goals and AI. It's an interesting time to be a teacher. She'll tell us about it in this week's episode. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-19017350 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1667 2 10 full false Cardy Pursel, A trip up Main St. in (about) 1940 Cardy Pursel, A trip up Main St. in (about) 1940 Today's guest is Charles Pursel (you probably know him as Cardy), retired attorney and lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Cardy and I take a trip up Main Street as it was in roughly 1940. Time to geek on what was where when in Bloomsburg way back then.  Enjoy.

]]> Today's guest is Charles Pursel (you probably know him as Cardy), retired attorney and lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Cardy and I take a trip up Main Street as it was in roughly 1940. Time to geek on what was where when in Bloomsburg way back then.  Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18983525 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1724 2 9 full false Steve Wright, The Last Hiker, Part 2 Steve Wright, The Last Hiker, Part 2 This is the second part of my interview with Steve Wright.  In this episode Steve talks about his 2,200 mile hike from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy.

]]> This is the second part of my interview with Steve Wright.  In this episode Steve talks about his 2,200 mile hike from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18903861 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2220 2 8 full false Steve Wright, The Last Hiker Steve Wright, The Last Hiker Steve Wright, author of The Weight I Carried, joins us today for a talk about his childhood, his life and his 2,200 mile hike through grief to healing on the Appalachian Trail. 

There is a little adult language in this interview. Nothing you've not heard before.

]]> Steve Wright, author of The Weight I Carried, joins us today for a talk about his childhood, his life and his 2,200 mile hike through grief to healing on the Appalachian Trail. 

There is a little adult language in this interview. Nothing you've not heard before.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18864863 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2052 2 7 full false Laurie McCants, theatre, travel and Joe the Fix Laurie McCants, theatre, travel and Joe the Fix Laurie McCants has had a life. Fortunately for her and others, it's not over yet but her story so far is quite interesting. Let's let her tell it.

]]> Laurie McCants has had a life. Fortunately for her and others, it's not over yet but her story so far is quite interesting. Let's let her tell it.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18835299 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1977 2 6 full false Connor Henry, Master of the Macabre Connor Henry, Master of the Macabre Millville local Connor Henry has been making environments intended to scare since he was a child. Whether it began with the ghost who lived in his house (still does), the work of Tim Burton or his first trip to Philadelphia's Terror Behind the Walls, Connor's passion for fear abides. In this interview, we'll hear his life, his installations and future plans. Enjoy.

]]> Millville local Connor Henry has been making environments intended to scare since he was a child. Whether it began with the ghost who lived in his house (still does), the work of Tim Burton or his first trip to Philadelphia's Terror Behind the Walls, Connor's passion for fear abides. In this interview, we'll hear his life, his installations and future plans. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18790081 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1649 2 5 full false The far-flung life of LuAn Keller The far-flung life of LuAn Keller LuAn Keller grew up on a dairy farm between Catawissa and Bloomsburg.  She also lived in India, Japan and China before returning to Bloomsburg. And where did she get this connection to the larger world? Possibly from her mother who... grew up on a small farm outside of Catawissa and had a drive to live larger and more widely. This is a very interesting talk with a very interesting person.

]]> LuAn Keller grew up on a dairy farm between Catawissa and Bloomsburg.  She also lived in India, Japan and China before returning to Bloomsburg. And where did she get this connection to the larger world? Possibly from her mother who... grew up on a small farm outside of Catawissa and had a drive to live larger and more widely. This is a very interesting talk with a very interesting person.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18581295 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2239 full false William Baille, The Whipple Gang William Baille, The Whipple Gang What's in a name? Well, as far as the Whipple name goes;  a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a gang of local horse thieves and yours truly. In today's episode, William Baille, of the Columbia County Historical Society talks about our industrious, larcenous and (at least one of them) charming gang of horse thieves. Enjoy.

]]> What's in a name? Well, as far as the Whipple name goes;  a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a gang of local horse thieves and yours truly. In today's episode, William Baille, of the Columbia County Historical Society talks about our industrious, larcenous and (at least one of them) charming gang of horse thieves. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18551520 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1858 2 3 full false Steve Gilliland, music, theatre, Ayahuasca Steve Gilliland, music, theatre, Ayahuasca Today's guest is Steve Gilliland, a member of the local music scene for decades and now a theatre artist in New Orleans. Steve talks about his career path and his experience with Ayahuasca. This episode is about journeys.

Enjoy.

]]> Today's guest is Steve Gilliland, a member of the local music scene for decades and now a theatre artist in New Orleans. Steve talks about his career path and his experience with Ayahuasca. This episode is about journeys.

Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18504830 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2539 2 2 full false Cary Rhodemoyer, Thank you for your service. Cary Rhodemoyer, Thank you for your service. Welcome to Season 2 of Locals. Our first interview of the year is with Cary Rhodemoyer. Cary is a Viet Nam vet, who volunteered for service and at 19, was flown to Viet Nam for a life changing year.

Cary's experience is shared by many people in our community. It is also shared by people across the globe and back through time. It is story of courage, youth, resilience and the burdens carried by having stepped forward to serve. 

To all Vets. thank you for your service.

]]> Welcome to Season 2 of Locals. Our first interview of the year is with Cary Rhodemoyer. Cary is a Viet Nam vet, who volunteered for service and at 19, was flown to Viet Nam for a life changing year.

Cary's experience is shared by many people in our community. It is also shared by people across the globe and back through time. It is story of courage, youth, resilience and the burdens carried by having stepped forward to serve. 

To all Vets. thank you for your service.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18471142 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1942 2 1 full false A Christmas Carol, read by Laurie McCants A Christmas Carol, read by Laurie McCants It's Christmas Eve and for the final episode of our first season we'll have,  not an interview, but Laurie McCants reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. 

Locals will be taking a few week break for the Holkdays. We'll be back in January with a new seasons of conversations with people who are... well... local.

Enjoy this wonderful story and enjoy your holidays.

]]> It's Christmas Eve and for the final episode of our first season we'll have,  not an interview, but Laurie McCants reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. 

Locals will be taking a few week break for the Holkdays. We'll be back in January with a new seasons of conversations with people who are... well... local.

Enjoy this wonderful story and enjoy your holidays.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18408438 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 5095 1 17 full false Justin Naylor, teaching, growing, cooking and trips to Italy Justin Naylor, teaching, growing, cooking and trips to Italy I'll be talking this week to Justin Naylor of Old Tioga Farm. Justin is a Latin reading, garden loving chef who teaches locally as well as in Italy. Think of him as Conan the Agrarian, wielding organic gardening and knowledge of the culinary arts in his battle against the dark forces of your grocery store's produce department.Buon appitito.

]]> I'll be talking this week to Justin Naylor of Old Tioga Farm. Justin is a Latin reading, garden loving chef who teaches locally as well as in Italy. Think of him as Conan the Agrarian, wielding organic gardening and knowledge of the culinary arts in his battle against the dark forces of your grocery store's produce department.Buon appitito.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18368395 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2112 1 16 full false Bette Grey. 4 year old Laundry mascot, 12 year old safety advocate and grown up community superhero Bette Grey. 4 year old Laundry mascot, 12 year old safety advocate and grown up community superhero When Bette Grey was twelve, she asked PennDot and the Berwick Council for a traffic light to make an intersection safer. Thirty years later, as a member of that Council, she voted to install the light.  In this episode, we'll talk about Bette's lifetime of advocacy. "If I see a problem, I want to be part of the solution." 

]]> When Bette Grey was twelve, she asked PennDot and the Berwick Council for a traffic light to make an intersection safer. Thirty years later, as a member of that Council, she voted to install the light.  In this episode, we'll talk about Bette's lifetime of advocacy. "If I see a problem, I want to be part of the solution." 

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18328141 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1357 1 15 full false Marty Coyne, Love, care and dementia Marty Coyne, Love, care and dementia Marty Coyne's wife began to show signs of forgetfulness and confusion in her early 50's. Their journey since her later diagnosis of Alzheimer's has been one of love, support and the long goodbye. This interview speaks of a beautiful marriage,  the journey of a couple through dementia and the support of a local community. 

]]> Marty Coyne's wife began to show signs of forgetfulness and confusion in her early 50's. Their journey since her later diagnosis of Alzheimer's has been one of love, support and the long goodbye. This interview speaks of a beautiful marriage,  the journey of a couple through dementia and the support of a local community. 

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18288345 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2322 dementia, bloomsburg public library, marty coyne 1 14 full false Lisa Herrald-Doerschler. Let's grow some brains. Lisa Herrald-Doerschler. Let's grow some brains. Lisa Herrald-Doerschler's Ideas Studio for Children teaches math, language, physics and emotional self-regulation using blocks, paints, books and a hill. Her students are 3-5 year olds, growing every day in every way. Lisa will talk about why she chose her career, what you are seeing when you visit an Early Learning classroom and the advice she gives to parents. Enjoy.

]]> Lisa Herrald-Doerschler's Ideas Studio for Children teaches math, language, physics and emotional self-regulation using blocks, paints, books and a hill. Her students are 3-5 year olds, growing every day in every way. Lisa will talk about why she chose her career, what you are seeing when you visit an Early Learning classroom and the advice she gives to parents. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18215371 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1728 1 13 full false Josie Weibel, built for speed Josie Weibel, built for speed In this episode, we'll talk to Josie Weibel, Benton native and definitely a local. Josie has been racing since she was 7. She and her parents/pit crew/supporters, Ginny and Eli will talk about the racing world of weedwhacker motors, roll cages and the sport in which, when you are sitting still... you are not just sitting still. Enjoy.

]]> In this episode, we'll talk to Josie Weibel, Benton native and definitely a local. Josie has been racing since she was 7. She and her parents/pit crew/supporters, Ginny and Eli will talk about the racing world of weedwhacker motors, roll cages and the sport in which, when you are sitting still... you are not just sitting still. Enjoy.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18174322 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 691 1 12 full false Emaley Rose, from a farm to Off Broadway (and what it takes to do that) Emaley Rose, from a farm to Off Broadway (and what it takes to do that) Emaley Rose knew that she wanted to be a professional actor from a young age. And she did it. Hear her story, her advice and why she chose her path.

AND... sorry for the weird, ghostly echoes in the first part of Emaley's interview, That happened in the editing program and I could not get rid of it. 

]]> Emaley Rose knew that she wanted to be a professional actor from a young age. And she did it. Hear her story, her advice and why she chose her path.

AND... sorry for the weird, ghostly echoes in the first part of Emaley's interview, That happened in the editing program and I could not get rid of it. 

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18135012 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1521 1 11 full false Justin Hummel, Heritage, Service and how the Geese War started. Justin Hummel, Heritage, Service and how the Geese War started. In this episode, I talk to Justin Hummel, Mayor of Bloomsburg. Justin is from a family (both sides) that have been an important part of our town for over a hundred years. He talks about what it is like to be the Mayor of a small town, its changes and successes.

]]> In this episode, I talk to Justin Hummel, Mayor of Bloomsburg. Justin is from a family (both sides) that have been an important part of our town for over a hundred years. He talks about what it is like to be the Mayor of a small town, its changes and successes.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18093497 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1102 bloomsburg, magee carpet company, justin hummel, bloomsburg town council 1 10 full false Rand Interviews a Local Ghost Hunter Rand Interviews a Local Ghost Hunter Local Evelyn Moore walks toward what others tend to run from. She is a ghost hunter or investigator, choose your term. In this episode, Evelyn talks about when her interest in the paranormal began, what building in our community are haunted and what her plans are after she passes.

]]> Local Evelyn Moore walks toward what others tend to run from. She is a ghost hunter or investigator, choose your term. In this episode, Evelyn talks about when her interest in the paranormal began, what building in our community are haunted and what her plans are after she passes.

]]> Box Of Light Buzzsprout-18053466 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1093 evelyn moore, paranormal , bloomsburg, ghosts, hauntings 1 9 full false Karen Ansem, Creativity, Collaboration and Council. Also: Locals Jr? Karen Ansem, Creativity, Collaboration and Council. Also: Locals Jr? Can a Professor Emeritus find happiness with the town she loves, or at least help out on its Council? Only the future knows for sure. But Karen Anselm knows about the happiness part and is working on the Council part. I'll talk to her about why, like Kris Barrett, she is stepping forward to do her part in town. 

And, Locals will not feel alone and lonely come Monday, when there'll be a new Locals Jr. podcast in the world. I'll give you the what and why as well as a teaser in this episode. And thank you author John Gardner for the Thor analogy. It came in handy in this part of the episode.

Enjoy

Locals mentioned in this episode: Bette Gray, Kris Barrett, Justin Hummel, Galileo (He's an Honorary Local in my opinion. His establishing mathematics as the language of scientific discovery made a lot of things possible in Bloomsburg.)

]]> Can a Professor Emeritus find happiness with the town she loves, or at least help out on its Council? Only the future knows for sure. But Karen Anselm knows about the happiness part and is working on the Council part. I'll talk to her about why, like Kris Barrett, she is stepping forward to do her part in town. 

And, Locals will not feel alone and lonely come Monday, when there'll be a new Locals Jr. podcast in the world. I'll give you the what and why as well as a teaser in this episode. And thank you author John Gardner for the Thor analogy. It came in handy in this part of the episode.

Enjoy

Locals mentioned in this episode: Bette Gray, Kris Barrett, Justin Hummel, Galileo (He's an Honorary Local in my opinion. His establishing mathematics as the language of scientific discovery made a lot of things possible in Bloomsburg.)

]]> Buzzsprout-18013530 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1866 bloomsburg, karen anselm, commonwealth university, bloomsburg town council, jack tales, Appalachian stories, jack and the beanstalk 1 8 full false Matty Matthews, a Life and Love of Music Matty Matthews, a Life and Love of Music In this episode of Locals, I talk to Matty Matthews. Matty is well known in the local music scene. He is a retired nurse, retired Senior Care Administrator and lifelong creator of music and songs. We’ll learn how he started his musical career while sitting on the kitchen floor, how he assumed a virtue he had not in order to get a gig and how his music and voice are gifts he is giving to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Enjoy.

Locals mentioned in this episode: Dave Kessler, Phyllis Michael, Melissa Matthews, Steve Gilliland, Jeff Brown, Len Kissel, Tim Breon, John Tucker, Noah Erwine


]]> In this episode of Locals, I talk to Matty Matthews. Matty is well known in the local music scene. He is a retired nurse, retired Senior Care Administrator and lifelong creator of music and songs. We’ll learn how he started his musical career while sitting on the kitchen floor, how he assumed a virtue he had not in order to get a gig and how his music and voice are gifts he is giving to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Enjoy.

Locals mentioned in this episode: Dave Kessler, Phyllis Michael, Melissa Matthews, Steve Gilliland, Jeff Brown, Len Kissel, Tim Breon, John Tucker, Noah Erwine


]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17974729 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1242 bloomsburg, matty bob matthews, local musician 7 full false Kris Barrett's new community project... running for Bloomsburg Town Council Kris Barrett's new community project... running for Bloomsburg Town Council I am back with Kris Barrett for a  conversation about working for the good of others. Kris is a volunteer, conscientious local citizen and candidate for Bloomsburg Town Council. We'll talk about who she is and why she does what she does . She will also talk about her grandbeagle Bill. Enjoy.

]]> I am back with Kris Barrett for a  conversation about working for the good of others. Kris is a volunteer, conscientious local citizen and candidate for Bloomsburg Town Council. We'll talk about who she is and why she does what she does . She will also talk about her grandbeagle Bill. Enjoy.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17936067 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 673 Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg Town Council, Kris Barrett, Democratic candidate, Volunteerism 1 6 full false Jon White-Spunner, An Irishman lands in Bloomsburg... via Zimbabwe, South Africa and Los Angeles Jon White-Spunner, An Irishman lands in Bloomsburg... via Zimbabwe, South Africa and Los Angeles In this episode of Locals, I talk to Jon White-Spunner, the recently retired Managing Director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Jon's story is one that spans the globe and speaks of a life in the theatre, deep love, the family journey of autism and living with grief. This is a truly wonderful and moving episode. 

Locals mentioned in this episode: Laurie McCants, Luke Black, Mary Clapp, Jim Goode, Jerry Stropnicky, Collin Dennen, Maria Bekelja, Toni Ann Yates, Will Stropnicky, Kathy Baas, Mike Hickey, Elizabeth Dowd.

]]> In this episode of Locals, I talk to Jon White-Spunner, the recently retired Managing Director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Jon's story is one that spans the globe and speaks of a life in the theatre, deep love, the family journey of autism and living with grief. This is a truly wonderful and moving episode. 

Locals mentioned in this episode: Laurie McCants, Luke Black, Mary Clapp, Jim Goode, Jerry Stropnicky, Collin Dennen, Maria Bekelja, Toni Ann Yates, Will Stropnicky, Kathy Baas, Mike Hickey, Elizabeth Dowd.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17892907 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2859 Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Lydia Hannibal, The Market Theatre, Autism, Grief, Children with Autism, Camp Emerge, Jon White-Spunner 1 5 full false Karen Anselm is working to make your grandchildren happy. Karen Anselm is working to make your grandchildren happy. Karen Anselm, Professor Emeritus at CUP, community engaged citizen and lover of colorful flying things will talk about her efforts to make her garden into a butterfly breeding paradise. She'll tell you where to get your butterfly friendly native plants locally and how to bring monarchs and swallowtails to your yard. Butterfly populations are dwindling and Karen is working to be sure your descendants will have these amazing creatures in their lives. This conversation will flit from topic to topic.

]]> Karen Anselm, Professor Emeritus at CUP, community engaged citizen and lover of colorful flying things will talk about her efforts to make her garden into a butterfly breeding paradise. She'll tell you where to get your butterfly friendly native plants locally and how to bring monarchs and swallowtails to your yard. Butterfly populations are dwindling and Karen is working to be sure your descendants will have these amazing creatures in their lives. This conversation will flit from topic to topic.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17855331 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1040 1 4 full false Debbie and Rand talk about brains and social batteries Debbie and Rand talk about brains and social batteries Today's episode is, in essence, Debbie Smith, Acupuncturist, Part 2. Debbie and I went a bit long in the words during the first interview.  I enjoyed the part of our talk in which we talked about some common social experiences and wanted to include that as well. This one is pretty short. Enjoy.

]]> Today's episode is, in essence, Debbie Smith, Acupuncturist, Part 2. Debbie and I went a bit long in the words during the first interview.  I enjoyed the part of our talk in which we talked about some common social experiences and wanted to include that as well. This one is pretty short. Enjoy.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17802392 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 412 3 full false Kris Barrett, Gardening for the Future Kris Barrett, Gardening for the Future in this episode, Kris Barrett, tech whiz, candidate for town council and
native plant enthusiast talks about gardening for the future.

]]> in this episode, Kris Barrett, tech whiz, candidate for town council and
native plant enthusiast talks about gardening for the future.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17770142 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 802 1 2 full true Episode 1, Rand interviews the person who pokes him with needles. Episode 1, Rand interviews the person who pokes him with needles. Locals, the podcast in which we talk to people who are... well... local, kicks off with a conversation with Debbie Smith, acupuncturist, speaker of Russian, reader of ancient Chinese texts and a Millville native. This podcast arose from a conversation with Debbie so it is only fitting that she is its first guest. Relax, get your chi flowing and enjoy the podcast.

]]> Locals, the podcast in which we talk to people who are... well... local, kicks off with a conversation with Debbie Smith, acupuncturist, speaker of Russian, reader of ancient Chinese texts and a Millville native. This podcast arose from a conversation with Debbie so it is only fitting that she is its first guest. Relax, get your chi flowing and enjoy the podcast.

]]> Rand Buzzsprout-17736496 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 913 1 1 full false