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Tues. 01/28 – Ed Bedford discusses the 40^th Anniversary of his company Bedford’s Sodas.

Washington State Good Roads and Transportation Association

Todd, Marc and Steph talk about the cold weather, and other such things!

I absolutely LOVE getting to "meet" new people with this job.  Getting to chat with folks about their specialized area of expertise is fascinating.  Sometimes, I really connect with folks...and this morning...Arturo and I just connected.  He's a hoot...and this podcast is amazing!  Make sure you check it out if you are ready for history...and a good laugh!

ABOUT GREATEST ESCAPES

On Greatest Escapes, host Arturo Castro (Broad City, Narcos, Alternatino) will be joined by some of his funniest friends in Hollywood to help piece together the puzzle of a new true escape story each week. We'll revisit the most insane and infamous escapades of all time, from El Chapo to Zoe Progl to John Dillinger to those you've never heard of but won't be able to forget.

EPISODES HERE:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-greatest-escapes-259897937/

ABOUT ARTURO CASTRO

Arturo Castro first broke out in the beloved role of 'Jaime' in the Comedy Central series BROAD CiTY and went on to be writer, producer and star of his comedy sketch series ALTERNATINO. He can be seen in Mark Mylad's THE MENU for Searchlight, produced by Adam McKay and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes and Nicholas Hault. Arturo also recently appeared in ROAD HOUSE, the remake of the 1989 film, and Michael Liwaks's MOLLI AND MAX IN THE FUTURE. His latest credits include Joseph Gordon Levitt's Apple series MR. CORMAN, produced by A24, Antoine Fuqua's Amazon series THE TERMINAL LIST opposite Chris Pratt, Riley Keough, Taylor Kitsch, and Constance WU, and NARCOS season 3, where played the menacing son and tyrant of the head of a vicious drug empire.

This is one of those interviews that I so wish my daddy could have heard.  He and I used to watch "Coach" together all the time.  We even watched the re-runs.  Getting to chat with one of my favorite actors from Movies and TV...well it was the perfect start to my week. I hope you enjoy my interview with the amazing, Mr. Craig T. Nelson.

CRAIG T. NELSON BIO

Emmy Award-winner Craig T. Nelson is an actor, writer, director, and producer. Nelson guest-starred on CBS TV's Young Sheldon, which completed its run on May 16, 2024. He portrayed coach 'Dale Ballard,' a little league baseball coach and owner of the local sporting goods store, in seasons 3 through 7 (2019-2024). 'Ballard' romanced Meemaw (Annie Potts) and employed her grandson Georgie and son-in-law George. Nelson will reprise his role as 'Dale Ballard' in the new CBS spinoff, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.

He continues his voice work as 'PawPaw' in Disney Jr.'s imaginative and music-filled animated series, Pupstruction. PawPaw is a grizzled and sweet farmer, who is Phinny's grandpa and Harry's father. He loves his farm dearly and loves his family even more.

He stars as 'Buck,' a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Wisconsin, in the independent film Green and Gold, which premiered at the Heartland Film Festival in October 2024. Facing foreclosure, he wagers everything on his beloved Green Bay Packers in a Hail Mary effort to save his little chunk of dirt. Nelson received the Pioneering Spirit: Lifetime Achievement Award in celebration of his impressive body of work in television and on the silver screen, inspiring conversation, igniting imagination, and shifting perspectives. Fathom Events are releasing Green and Gold and will open in select theaters in January 2025.

Nelson reprised his role as 'Bruce Colby,' husband of 'Carol Colby,' portrayed by Mary Steenburgen, in Book Club: The Next Chapter for Focus Features. It reunited the original cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Don Johnson, and Andy Garcia. The sequel followed four best friends as they took their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails, and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation becomes a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. The film was shot on location in Rome and was released in theaters in May 2023.

He portrayed 'Zeek Braverman,' the gregarious patriarch of the very large and colorful Braverman family on NBC's critically acclaimed Parenthood for six seasons. Nelson starred as 'Jack Mannion' on The District, a drama inspired by the experiences of real-life police crime fighter Jack Maple. Mannion was an equal-opportunity antagonist and champion of the underdog who became the new police chief of Washington, D.C., a city in desperate need of a shakedown. The District aired for four seasons, 2000-2004. Nelson also served as co-executive producer and directed episodes.

In 1997, he completed his eighth and final season on Coach, starring as 'Hayden Fox.' He directed numerous episodes and received three Emmy nominations: 1990, 1991, and 1992 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which led to a win for the 1991-1992 season. He has also been honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with four Golden Globe nominations.

Upon completing his successful series Coach, Nelson had a chance to vary his projects, including making his Broadway debut as Nat Miller in Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness! at the Vivian Beaumont Theater/Lincoln Center in the spring of 1998. The show played to rave reviews during its limited run.

Nelson was born on April 4 in Spokane, WA. He has always been interested in music, playing drums and guitar through high school and college. He attended the University of Arizona and studied at the Oxford Theater in Los Angeles.

In 2024, Nelson delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona and received a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. Nelson also received the Pioneering Spirit: Lifetime Achievement Award in celebration of his impressive body of work in television and on the silver screen, which inspired conversation, ignited imagination, and shifted perspectives.

He began his career as a writer/performer on the Lohman and Barkley Show, and his talent as a writer garnered him a Los Angeles Emmy Award. Nelson's writing credits include The Alan King Special and The Tim Conway Show.

Nelson's guest-star appearances include a four-episode arc on Netflix's hit Grace and Frankie, Hawaii 5-0, the series finale of Monk, a three-episode arc on CSI: NY, four episodes of My Name Is Earl, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Private Benjamin. He starred in the critically acclaimed series Call to Glory and directed its final episode. His television movies include Showtime's award-winning Dirty Pictures, NBC's Take Me Home Again with Kirk Douglas, Rage, Toast of Manhattan, Alex: The Life of a Child, The Switch, The Fire Next Time, and HBO's The Josephine Baker Story. The mini-series includes NBC's To Serve and Protect and Creature. He co-hosted with Paula Zahn on the television special The Ultimate Driving Challenge.

When one adds writing, directing, and producing to his list of credits, it's no mystery as to why he formed Family Tree Productions to develop and produce motion picture and television projects. A special project for Nelson was the television movie Ride with the Wind. The story revolves around a young boy who is hopeful, discovering, and recovering. It was scripted by Nelson, who also served as executive producer under his Family Tree Productions banner in association with Hearst Entertainment.

In 2004, audiences got to "hear" a new side of the man. He voiced 'Bob Parr', or as he was known in his superhero days, 'Mr. Incredible', in the Oscar-winning Walt Disney Picture/Pixar Animation Studios The Incredibles. In 2018, he reprised his role as Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible and once again was joined by Holly Hunter, Helen Parr/Elastigirl, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone. The sequel found Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible at home with Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack navigating the day-to-day heroics of daily life while Helen Parr/Elastigirl suited up once again to help save the world.

Feature film credits include Book Club, starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen; Gold, portraying 'Kenny Wells' (Matthew McConaughey's father); Get Hard with Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart; The Company Men, written and directed by John Wells, also starring Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, and Chris Cooper; The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds; Blades of Glory with Will Ferrell; The Family Stone with Sarah Jessica Parker and Diane Keaton; The Skulls; All Over Again; Devil's Advocate, in which he co-starred with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves; Ghosts of Mississippi with Whoopi Goldberg, directed by Rob Reiner; I'm Not Rappaport, co-starring Walter Matthau and Ossie Davis; Poltergeist I & Poltergeist II - The Other Side (he contributed to the screenplay); Action Jackson; The Killing Fields; Silkwood; and The Osterman Weekend.

He became enthralled with the art of auto racing as a participant in the 1991 Toyota Pro Celebrity Grand Prix. He formed Screaming Eagles Racing Enterprise in the spring of 1992 owned the team, and drove as well. The team competed in the American City Racing League and the International Motor Sports Association's World Sports Car series. Nelson raced in the Porsche Super Cup Series in May 1994 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The team was disbanded in 1998. The following year, he was a guest driver in a Corvette in the 100 BF Goodrich Tires Trans Am Series Race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Tenneco Detroit Grand Prix.

Besides his love of show business and music, Nelson's passion for golf is well-documented. He was a champion amateur golfer in high school and college and has been known to shoot in the low 70s. In the December 2007 issue of Golf Digest, he was ranked 4th out of 100 TV and film stars.

Nelson and his wife, Doria, live in Los Angeles. He has three children, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

ABOUT GREEN AND GOLD, IN THEATERS JANUARY 31ST

Foreclosure looms over Wisconsin dairy farmer Buck (Craig T. Nelson). With mounting debt and the land his family has cultivated for four generations at risk, Buck refuses to give up his legacy without a fight. Buck's granddaughter (Madison Lawlor) works alongside him but dreams of a career in music. Her aspirations are fanned by an emerging friendship with a famous musician (Brandon Sklenar), but chasing her dreams might take her far from the farm. With time running out, Buck places a daring Super Bowl bet on his beloved Green Bay Packers, risking it all to save everything he holds dear.

Directed by Anders Lindwall, Green and Gold is an inspiring and poignant exploration of resilience, sacrifice, and the extraordinary courage required to steward a family farm through mounting challenges. Celebrating the power of purpose and the enduring strength of family and community, the film features M. Emmet Walsh, Ashton Moio, and Charlie Berens. Produced by Davin Lindwall and Aaron Boyd. Dan Visser, Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy, Craig Cheek, Brooks Malberg executive produce the feature film. The screenplay was written by Steven Shafer, Michael Graf, Missy Mareau Garcia, and Anders Lindwall.

Brought to you by Culver's in support of the Thank You Farmers® Project. The film is in proud partnership with the Green Bay Packers.

Here's the trailer:

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYZ5rWQNtg

Mon. 01/27 – Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green and Judy English.

2^nd Segment – Clallam county Sheriff’s Dept. Chief Criminal Deputy, Amy Bundy, with Alan Barnard, discussing the Sheriff’s Discovery Trail Bike Patrol project & opportunities to volunteer.

This show has a major four letter word in it.  Marc, Todd and Steph drop some knowledge.

Todd, Kevin and Amanda talk about National Pie Day, taking down Ryan Seacrest (literally) and (*shiver) spiders!

ABOUT MURDER ON SONGBIRD ROAD

Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father's fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case-one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions-was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-murder-on-songbird-road-251918548/

LAUREN BRIGHT-PACHECO BIO

Lauren Bright Pacheco, a New York-based writer, producer, and host, is a leading voice in true-crime podcasting and criminal justice advocacy. With a career rooted in news, radio, and television, she has built a reputation for creating impactful content that goes beyond sensational headlines to reveal the personal toll of violent crime on individuals, families, and communities.

As co-host, narrator, and producer of acclaimed podcasts such as Happy Face, Murder in Oregon, Murder in Illinois, Murder in Miami, The Murders at White House Farm (HBO Max), and Lava for Good's Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright Pacheco, she delves into the human stories behind the statistics. Drawing from her experience and insights gained from interviewing individuals impacted by violent crimes, Lauren brings a unique perspective to her storytelling, focusing on themes of empathy, human connection, the pursuit of justice, and the enduring journey of healing after trauma.

Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including three Emmy Awards for her contributions as a daytime television producer. In addition to her work in true crime, Lauren hosts the iHeartPodcast Award-winning Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast, showcasing her versatility and dedication to storytelling that informs and inspires.

BOB MOTTA BIO

Bob Motta is an accomplished criminal defense trial attorney of 20 plus years in the Chicagoland area. He graduated from Chicago-Kent School of Law, where he met his wife and law partner Alison. In 2021, Bob made the difficult choice to leave the active practice of law in order to start his popular and critically acclaimed podcast Defense Diaries. Defense Diaries is a deep dive, long form, serialized podcast which gives its listeners a "behind the curtain" perspective of the practice of law, in particular trial work.

The first two seasons of the podcast focus on two cases that profoundly impacted Bob's life in very different ways. The first season revolves around serial Killer John Wayne Gacy, who Bob's father Bob Motta Sr. defended at trial back in 1979-80. Bob Sr., had given Bob all of his taped interviews of Bob Sr. preparing Gacy for his insanity defense case. Bob chose to use these tapes as the backdrop for the most in- depth analysis of the Gacy case that has ever been done, in any format. The second season focuses on the Anthony Garcia Case, which was a brutal quadruple homicide that occurred in Omaha, Nebraska. Bob, Alison and Bob Sr. all tried the case together and it gives the listeners an up close and personal, behind the scenes perspective of the challenges of trying a case of that magnitude.

In 2021, Bob partnered up with his wife Alison and created The Docket, which the couple co-hosts and which dives into to all current cases and breaking news in the true crime world.

Weds. 01/22 – Clallam County Sheriff, Brian King.

2^nd Segment – Kate Robbins, Director of the Port Angeles City Ballet with Jonathan Pasternack, Conductor of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra discussing the upcoming Winter Ballet Gala, which features the orchestra, PA City Ballet, Music on the Strait and special guests from the English National Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre & The Juilliard School.

3^rd Segment – Bacon Bits with Amanda Bacon and the "Angry Therapist" Mr. John Kim.

Todd, Kevin and Amanda talk about Hot Sauce, Polka Dots and BAD drivers...like BAD ones.