Garland Pepper presents.

Jon is a person who drops into things deeply whether it’s science history religion or drugs Jon goes for the full experience. The best way to describe this is as a philosopher meets Garland

Jason and I dive into his world of photography art and music. Jason loves life and is driven by the beautiful northwest with its culture of creativity and natural wonders. Some people never move to change perspective. The great photographer always seeks new ways of seeing the world and themselves. Really enjoyed sharing this time with Jason I hope you do also.

Ian and I have a good conversation about international adoption. Black lives in America, police reform, growing sheep living on a farm, working through Covid, 13th amendment. Growing up in Scott’s mills Oregon being a nerd blended with redneck qualities.

I’ve known Duncan James for about ten years or so. I knew him mainly through music. After working in a crisis center he found his life’s calling and followed it to become a psychologist. He just finished his residency in Missouri and has moved back to the Northwest. Enjoy and subscribe to the Garland Pepper podcast

Armando and I have been friends for almost 40 years. We met in Okinawa and he had a profound impact on my critical thinking. We talk about life as a farmer in Wisconsin being Mexican and Gay in rural America. We had several Audio connection issues so that’s why this is short.

Gus is a smart fellow he is engaged in learning all the time. His current interest is brewing and distilling. You will be smarter after you listen to this.

Finn is the author of the Offbeat Oregon series of podcasts .  Offbeat Oregon has an art beat kind Oregon kind of vibe and there are great little nuggets about the great state of Oregon and the little offbeat bits we didn't know. He is Currently working on a Penny Dreadful rework a dramatic podcast in the old radio style of Sweeney Todd and others from the Penny Dreadful collections. Finn is...

Do you know the difference between baking soda and baking powder? These mysterious questions and many others are discussed on this podcast. If it sounds like we are outside and that the phone is just in the middle of the room it’s because it it’s

John and I have been friends for years, John is from DC but was enamored with the west and moved to the Bay Area at the start of the tech boom. John lives his life on his own terms and follows his interests to deep understanding. I think you will enjoy this show.

I had a great time talking with Mike. We talked about competitive swimming, aesthetics of photography. We talk a lot about the dandy Warhols in the work he’s got to do with them. It was a really fun show enjoy listen love and share

Sam is amazing musician songwriter singer and professional cellist. Sam has toured with Brandi Carlile and is working on her new projects. We just have the best time. Enjoy. You may purchase Sam‘s music at Samraemusic.com/store

So this is part Two of a conjoined podcast. Devin expressed interest in starting a podcast of his own so he did and I was his host on his podcast. So part one exists on Devon Meyers podcast so you’ll have to listen to it there is a great podcast cults addiction self management self improvement. But most of all what stands out is some sort of mystical quality

I love Tim he is a man who is more in tune with nature than anyone I know. He loves it so much he lived in Peru for four months just exploring the Andes. Tim is one of my favorite people and a master of middle eastern and some North African beats. He is an amazing man I could do a whole podcast with just whatever he wanted to talk about. Enjoy and share likes is everyone’s birthdays

Zia McCabe Dandy Warhols keyboard/Bass/Tambourine. We talk about the miracle of a band lasting 26 years. Part of their staying power is the resilience of the members. Tolerance and forgiveness are a must when you spend 26 years running from city to city to festival. Road miles are real and a bus is a bus and it’s the same people. They figure it out. The data says a 14 day tour is good. I love Zia...

This is the first studio recording of the Garland Pepper presents podcast. Zach came over to do a show so I could test the set up. We go through some topics. Had a fun time. Listen up

Casey is a good story teller all the details are there. We talk about growing up in Florence Oregon learning to box from his Grandfather, we talk about some of the bands he’s been in and running for state Rep. We talk about patriotism. Garland Pepper is typically not political but we go there in this one a bit. Are you a patriot.

Rod is one of the sharpest folks I know. This was good and we are going to Machu pichu it’s on the bucket list Kung fu and meditation. Buddha brokered his seeking and led to challenging his understanding of god. The janes respect all life. Life is consumption. We get shut down by the FBI because we talked about population.

This was an excellent interview, Ken does more than most folks his age. He’s an inspiration, Ken can tell a tale and his run in with the FCC is a good one. He has been repairing stringed instruments for decades.

I really enjoyed my time with Dale, having been friends for close to thirty years had a way of sending conversations many places. Dale and I explore his life starting in Woodburn Oregon, we talk ancient arts fitness outdoors family brewing and the Belgian underground. Btw Dale has not done yoga.

This is my first repeat episode. So this doesn’t follow the usual format. Less biographical and and more current. We talk about the military, the constitution, the protests, stoicism, humanity. Korea DMZ. We cook a some chicken thighs in a cast iron pan. Recipe and tempting sizzle follow

This was a really good interview, Andy is an interesting person. We talk about Cancer the beer industry, wine. He supplies the wine industry with parts. Runs a moble wine filtration company and is a partner in 503 Distilling in Portland, As a young man he served the Hot Shots fire jumpers in LaGrande.

I love the Junebugs and I gotta tell you I love Moses Barrett. This is a fun conversation where we explore the making of a musician. Moses’ talent was forged in music from the campfires porches  kitchens and living rooms of Timber Oregon music has been the cultural marker for Moses. He will play Wagon Wheel. Rock me mama

Kevin is a hard working man who has seen the ups and downs of building businesses and taking risks. He is an avid music fan. We talk about work music family and faith. It’s a good talk Kevin has lots of interesting stories. Listen love and share

This was a really enjoyable podcast. I learned more about dyslexia than I knew before. Which is cool we talk about community and the value of public spaces, we talk about disk golf and mountain climbing, and of course brewing which is his main role at SilverFalls Brewing. I really enjoyed getting to know Andrew better I know you will enjoy as well. Listen love and share.

A very enjoyable podcast, we had a great time talking about Silverton, Basketball, Brewing, restaurants and Covid, volunteers, police , building a business. Overall a joyful experience. Thank you Eric