Big Knockers: Tales from the Porch

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with Sen. Joe Bellino about the many uses of the word “Babe”,  when to enter a house, and maybe some felons! Join us as we continue to this crazy journey of what happens while door knocking!  Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk to long time legislative staffer, Fred Schaible. From foul to geography, it’s amazing what you will learn by campaigning.  Join us on this crazy adventure with Freddie Boom Boom!  Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley laugh with the hilarious State Representative Sarah Lightner and her trusty sidekick, Angela Kidder.  Door knocking can definitely be dangerous and well hilarious at the same time.  This episode will keep you laughing! Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

State Representative Greg VanWoekom and Melissa McKinley open season 2 with the dynamo Harvey Santana.  Former State Representative Santana tells us how working the doors can hope new opportunities for the community.  Season 2 opens up with the wildest door knocking story to date!  Send your own personal door knocking story to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!  Be sure to send in your door knocking sto...

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley meet with long time legislative staffer and campaign guru, Troy Hagon.  Michigan is a large and unique state to campaign in for candidates.   Michigan is lucky to happy the upper peninsula as part of our great state, but when it comes to door knocking it requires some different tactics.  Troy hilariously recounts some crazy candidate antics...

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with author, activist, door knocker, and all-around amazing lady, Diana Rademacher.  From working with Bono to door knocking on the mean streets of West Michigan, Diana shares her stories of how some days on the doors can be easier than others.  Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk to door knocking power couple State Representative Curt Vanderwall and his wife Diane about their experiences hitting the doors together! This is a real “powered” episode!  Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk with the hardest working legislator in Michigan, Representative Mike Mueller.  As a former law enforcement officer, current apple farmer, wedding barn owner and State Representative Mike Mueller has a lot of stories to share.  He proves to be the candidate who will do it all to help his neighbor while door knocking. L...

Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk with legislative colleague, State Representative Timmy Beson.  A former butcher shop owner, Timmy shares the value of the meats while door knocking! Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromtheporch@gmail.com!

Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley interview a colleague in the Michigan Legislature, State Representative Will Snyder.  As a legislative staffer and now state representative, Rep. Snyder has a lot of tales from the porch.  He has even been confused as the local mortician. Listen to find out more.  Be sure to send in your door knocking stories to talesfromt...

Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with one of the most passionate door knockers, State Representative Pauline Wendzel. She is the creative genius behind the name, Big Knockers:Tales from the Porch. Pauline shares with us how she came up with our podcast name. Of course, she also tells her tale of being chased from a porch with a garden hose. Listen to...

Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk about how Big Knockers: Tales from the Porch came to be.  Anyone that has been part of a political campaign has had to knock doors in support of their candidate or issue. Whether it’s dogs, naked people or other craziness, door knocking has produced stories for everyone. Greg and Melissa hope to share these adventures...