From the Hat: a PONDcast

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of From the Hat, our guest is musician, composer, and free spirit, Dallas Gaines. Dallas has been making music for most of his adult life. Come on in, have a seat, and enjoy the soothing sounds and ideas that Dallas has to share. Check him out on the YouTubes at www.youtube.com/@pigasusinflight4800If you would like to buy a copy of Oceanic Boundlessness, rea...

Send us a Text Message. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Harvest festivals have been around for millennia. Communities have been gathering to celebrate their bounty and enjoy gathering with others before they hunker down for the winter. Sometimes we get lost thinking it’s about pilgrims and native tribes in 1621. President Lincoln brought it back to the three core purposes: Gratitude,...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season 2 of From the Hat! We are starting this season off with a very special guest: Judy Pond. Judy is a teacher, clothing designer, wilderness survivalist expert, mother of eight, wife of 50 yrs, folk dancer, world traveler, grandmother to many, and friend to more. Most importantly, to me, she is my mother, mentor, and hero. Subscribe, read our blog, and most i...

Send us a Text Message. We made it!! Episode 50! In this Season 1 finale, we talk about the culminating ideas of how to live life on earth. Our guest for this episode is the most quoted person in the history of this podcast. She had taught me so much about living life, seeing others, and unabashed authenticity: my better half, Sarah Pond. You can check out Sarah and her special effects makeup on t...

Send us a Text Message. Fixers of the world, untie! Sometimes fixing a problem will not solve it. How relinquishing control can empower others. Our Featured Guest for this episode is Maryann Larkin. Maryann is one of the most authentic, service minded, and thoughtful people I know. I've learned so much from her over the many years that I have had the pleasure to know her. Subscribe, read our blog,...

Send us a Text Message. Why do we crave the creepy, hunt the haunted, and focus on the frightening? Welcome to From the Hat's Halloween episode! Can you handle the horror? We'd like to welcome The Cosmerenaut, Steven Pond, as our featured guest for this episode. Steven is an actor, content creator, media personality, director, amateur philosopher, and lover of all things Brandon Sanderson. Check h...

Send us a Text Message. The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything! THIS IS 42! In this episode we explore the universes of Douglas Adams. Our featured guests for this episode are two amazing gentlemen. Jon Liu and Aaron Pond. Jon is an incredible human, tenor, photographer, and movie junkie. Aaron has degrees in Astro physics, Business, and Education, and possibly the smartest person I know...

Send us a Text Message. Children's books, Storytelling, Watercolors, Cars, and Family: Life's necessities. Our featured guest for this episode is author & illustrator, Amy Montana Hitchcock. Amy is an incredible storyteller, author, artist, and poet. We talk about what got her into painting, her creative process, and the inspiration for her stories. Check out her books on AmazonHere are the li...

Send us a Text Message. Accordions & ATM's, Ice Cream in Winter, and challenging conventions. Our Featured Guests for this episode is John Burggraaf. John is an I.T. whiz, proud parent, accordion player, and a walker in the shoes of others. John is kind man, with a lot to say. He looks at the world and situations from a variety of perspectives. His desire to understand others is incomparable....

Send us a Text Message. Where do you come from? Why does it matter? How does this knowledge help you where you're going? Our featured guest for this episode is Iese Wilson. Iese is a community builder, an advocate and ally, a musician, a leader, and friend. As long as I've known him, I've been impressed with his kindness, thoughtfulness, and sincerity. You can keep up with him on the Instagrams @i...

Send us a Text Message. Forty-Four! 44! Cuarenta y cuatro! сорок четыре! This episode has three of my closest friends: Shane, Blake, & Paul. The adventures we have had are innumerable and the bonds forged are unbreakable. If you like food and hamburgers or have a belly button, you'll want to listen in. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Fo...

Send us a Text Message. Volatile Geopolitical Relations, Rideshare Liabilities, Donuts, and Space Colonization... Yeah, it's all here, and more! There are people in this world that you need to get to know. Our Featured Guest for this episode is one of those people. Husband, Father, Musician, Lawyer, Culinary Trailblazer, and Seeker of truth. Scott is one of the kindest, genuine, thoughtful people...

Send us a Text Message. Motorcycle Gangs, Hitchhiking across the galaxy, Rock Bands, Donny Osmond, and Santa Claus. It's all here. This is episode 41! Our Featured Guest for this episode is Richie Angel. Richie is a prosecutor, musician, movie director, writer, philosopher, and ultra nerd. You're interested in a specific topic? There's a good chance he knows something about it! You're gonna want t...

Send us a Text Message. This episode has nothing to do with... well, very little to do with, the 40th President of the United States. It does, however, talk about roller derby, having the wind in your hair, and getting up when you fall. Our Featured Guest for this week's episode is Regan. She is my second daughter and has been looking forward to being on From The Hat for some time now. I am excite...

Send us a Text Message. Jean jackets, second-hand coffins, starting fires, and "knowing what your problem is." We talk about these and more, this week on From The Hat! Our Featured Guest is Rachel Noble. Rachel has lived a life that is "outside of the box." She forges her own path and marches to the beat of her own drum. She's also pretty handy with a chainsaw. We talk about pretty much everything...

Send us a Text Message. Do you know what the new 988 number is? You will after listening to this episode. Listen in and learn how you may better empower yourself and those around you. You can become limitless! In this episode, our Featured Guest is mental health therapist, personal trainer, and veteran, Nathan Pond. Nathan comes to us with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insights. Check out...

Send us a Text Message. Our Featured Guest for this episode is Lisa Rosborough Simons. Lisa is a wealth of experience and knowledge: from cooking, creativity, literature, and sports. There are few things that she can't do. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows t...

Send us a Text Message. Do you have blind-spots in your ability to understand someone or something? We talk about how you can overcome them in the episode. Our Featured Guest for this Episode is Randolf Scott. Randolf is husband, father, soccer aficionado, and gentleman. He is one of the friendliest people I know and someone you want to get to know better. Subscribe, read our blog, and most import...

Send us a Text Message. What does of box of mac and cheese, a tube of toothpaste, and totaling dad's car, have to do with each other? Listen to this episode to find out. You'll be grateful you did!!On this week's episode of From the Hat, our featured guest is Stephen Larson. Stephen is great friend with a background of everything. A jack-of-all-trades: Sports fan, IT whiz, Coach, and Trumpet playe...

Send us a Text Message. What does kidnapping, power chords, and riding a bike cross-country have to do with each other? Find out in this week's episodeOur Featured Guest for the week is Rachel Brown, the Metal Soprano: Wife, mother, versatile vocalist, and crime buff. She makes all these work together in an amazing package! Subscribe to her YouTube Channel. Watch, listen, and give feedback. Subscr...

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes the dead end is to let you know that the other path is the one. Here is a little peek into some of the events that have shaped my perceptions and ways of thinking. It hasn't gone according to plan... It's been even better! Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee...

Send us a Text Message. Life brings us many changes. Some of them we like, others... not so much. On this episode, our special guest is the person who, by her very existence, changed my world for the better. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by...

Send us a Text Message. Welcomed to Episode 31! What is happening in the world around us! There are a lot of crazy things going on! Lost pets, Cinderella skates, and bank robbers... We talk about them all, and more! Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be dr...

Send us a Text Message. Episode 30! We made it! Thank you for listening. On this week’s episode we have a raw, unedited conversation with Steven Pond about how to become the person you’ve always wanted to be! Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by...

Send us a Text Message. What can you do to change your world in 10 minutes a day? In this week's episode, our featured guest is Ryan Davis: audio visual guru, musician, Baja 1000 race finisher, Pisten Bully and Landcruiser enthusiast, ultra marathon runner, funny man, and kind-hearted soul. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all t...