Off Script With Trish Glose

Trish chats with Pizzana chef and incredibly joyful Daniele Uditi. He grew up in culinary family : mom was a chef, his aunt was a bread maker, and his grandfather was a pastry chef. He moved to America in 2010, lived in a van in Venice Beach and not quite sure what he would do, although he knew it would involved being in the kitchen. Word spread quickly about his pizzas and his talent, and before he knew it, he was invited over to the house of actor Chris O'Donnell to cook for him and his friends. Those Sunday suppers eventually led to the introduction of his future business partners and Pizzana was born. Daniele talks about the importance of ingredients, paying respect to the food, and his love of making pizza (and carbs).

Trish interviews Medford Fire Chief Eric Thompson, and Battalion Chief Jason John about the deadly Almeda Fire on September 8th. The Medford Fire Department called back crews on that day and every firefighter working was assigned to help protect people and property. The two talk about the difficult decisions they made about leaving burning buildings behind, and sometimes the desperate calls to get their crews out of harm's way. They talk about what they remember that day, the images of the residents evacuating, the faces of the men fighting this fire, and the moment they felt they were finally gaining ground.

This week, Trish talks to Eric Shannon, creator and owner of Big Barker, "real beds for big dogs." Eric talks about growing up Lansdale, Pennsylvania, how he was absolutely terrified of dogs, but then how one very special dog changed it all for him. Shannon started in the pet supply business, but increasingly became more interested in beds, mostly because he couldn't find a good one for him. When he started in that field, he says research, talking to customers, and the drive to make the best dog bed possible pushed him to start Big Barker.

Trish talks to brewer, Jessica Cruzan from Deschutes Brewery in Bend. Jessica talks about growing up in Louisiana and discovering her love of beer not only through her dad, but a job she took while living in Washington, D.C. That interest led her to beer school (yes, that's a thing) and something a little unexpected -- an opportunity at one of her favorite breweries in Bend. She talks about the work that goes into making some of the most popular and best beer in the world, the challenges the Deschutes crew has faced in the pandemic, the company's philosophy behind the suds, and some of the faux pas that have happened in the brewery.

Hand me a cocktail and leave me alone to cook... that's just one of the ideas Trish and Christopher Kimball from Milk Street have in common. In Episode 117 - Trish chats with the man behind the very popular "Milk Street," and his inspiration in starting the magazine and cooking school, his new cookbook and the common mistakes people make at home in the kitchen. Kimball talks about growing up in 2 very different environments, how food played a role very early on in his life, and why cooking shouldn't be approached with so much anxiety. They also get into the fun parts of cooking and why he doesn't want to be invited to your next cooking party. They may have discussed the proper way to load a dishwasher as well.

This was a treat with a capital T. Trish interviews Italian-American chef Lidia Bastianich. She's an Emmy award winning television host, author and restauranteur who moved to New York at the age of 12. She and her family had to escape their life in Istria, where she left her Grandma Rosa and lived in a refugee camp for 2 years. She tells wonderful, idyllic stories of Grandma Rosa and then, living in Astoria, New York, she talks about getting a job as a teenager and working at Walken's Bakery (Christopher Walken's father's bakery). She talks about meeting her husband, finally getting to see Grandma Rosa again after 10 years, opening a restaurant, and how her success took off when they opened a restaurant in Manhattan. Those stories are followed with stories of meeting Julia Child and what she's cooking for dinner tonight. Salud to Lidia!

Trish Glose talks to Rebecca Bender, CEO and founder of RBI and human trafficking survivor. Rebecca grew up in Southern Oregon and says she had big dreams for herself. She found herself moving to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, what she says she hoped would be the beginning of an exciting new life, but instead, turned into a nightmare the first night she was there. She was forced into sex trafficking for nearly 6 years before she managed to escape. She talks about how she recovered, managed to get back on her feet, and is now educating law enforcement and others on the signs and dangers of trafficking.

Trish Glose talks to the Executive Director of Healthcare Ready, Nicolette Louissaint. The organization focuses on the country's healthcare supply chain and making it stronger before, during and after disasters. Nicolette was appointed to serve on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council in 2019. She talks about the immediate needs of people displaced from their home after a disaster, gives some practical advice and makes note of the dangers of getting too many donations after a tragedy.

He survived Hurricane Katrina and the hurdles and challenges he faced are the reasons he's in his current line of work. Daniel Aldrich is a professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the director of Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. He's also carried out more than five years of field work in Japan, India, Africa, and the Gulf Coast. He was displaced by Hurricane Katrina, his home flooded and everything he and his family owned was destroyed. It was during the aftermath Aldrich learned a lot of hard lessons. "I thought, who's going to save us. I had this vision in my head the federal government was going to save us," Aldrich explains, "at the end of the day, may be our insurance will pay for all of this damage. Of course, as it is always the case, the government, nor insurance actually helped at all in that process. All the aid we got came from within our network, people that we knew or barely knew." Aldrich also talked about the dangers in r

Tragedy hit close to home for Trish, as she and most of Southern Oregon watched parts of their community go up in flames on August 8, 2020. The devastating Almeda Fire severely burned the towns of Talent and Phoenix and now many are wondering what's next. Trish talks to Jeff Schlegelmilch the director of the National Center of Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute at Columbia University about the recent wildfires that are burning or have burned parts of the West Coast, including the devastating Almeda Fire that burned through the Rogue Valley. Jeff talks about the importance of being prepared for a potential disaster, and the NCDP's work in helping communities come up with systems and policies. He also talked about the "what's next." and the overwhelming task that will be for local communities and residents. He mentions the dangers in moving too fast with rebuilding and recreating what he calls those "vulnerabilities" that existed before. *We felt the need to publish this interview as soon as p

Trish Glose talks to Rebecca Bender, CEO and founder of RBI and human trafficking survivor. Rebecca grew up in Southern Oregon and says she had big dreams for herself. She found herself moving to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, what she says she hoped would be the beginning of an exciting new life, but instead, turned into a nightmare the first night she was there. She was forced into sex trafficking for nearly 6 years before she managed to escape. She talks about how she recovered, managed to get back on her feet, and is now educating law enforcement and others on the signs and dangers of trafficking.

Sumptuous and wino... just a couple of definitions for "lush" and we're not mad at either. Trish talks to Sommelier Sarah Tracey, certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers and founder of The Lush Life. She talks about her love of music and how one bad night after playing a club with her band (and an offer to travel to Tuscany) ultimately pushed her into the world of wine. She goes into her different approach to wine and how The Lush Life opened up several doors for her (including Martha Stewart's), how her world has changed since the pandemic hit, and her 60's girl group tribute band (seriously, the best!).

She can DRAW Snoopy (and all the other Peanuts characters)!!! Trish interviews cartoonist Paige Braddock, the Chief Creative Officer of the Approvals Team at the Schulz Studio. She and her team oversee the art and editorial content for all Peanuts products around the globe. Paige says while she can draw all the Peanuts characters, the team usually pulls from Charles Schulz's work and modify it. She had the chance to work with him directly before he retired. Before signing on with the Schulz studio, she created a comic strip called "Jane's World," the first gay-themed comic work to receive online distribution by a national media syndicate in the United States. It was also Eisner nominated, which Paige says is kind of like being nominated for an Emmy. A few years ago, she wrote her first lesbian romance novel under a pen name. The two talk about all her avenues of art, how "Jane's World" started and ended, and Paige's new adventure, a kid series called "Peanut, Butter and Crackers," books about the adve

Trish Glose learns all about astrology and horoscopes with Lisa Stardust, an astrologer based in New York City. She's been a part of the astrology community for more than 10 years and has written horoscopes for major publications, including The Hoodwitch and Teen Vogue. She breaks down what it means to write out horoscopes, what's been happening with the planets over the last few months, and what she thinks the rest of the year could look like.

Trish Glose interviews Julie Grauert, a retired news anchor turned advocate for curing spinal cord injury. Julie talks about growing up in Lake Oswego, Oregon before heading east to school. She worked at a television station in Portland and while she loved the job, she says her real dream was getting to New York City by the age of 30. Julie talks about her on air jobs in the big city, meeting the love of her life there, moving to Boston and why she decided to get out of news and start on a path that she now calls her passion. Oh, they talk about dogs, too.

Trish Glose interviews the "King of Pot", now turned "King of Hemp". It's Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. and one of the biggest pot smugglers on the West Coast in the sixties. He talks about how he got into the world of smuggling, the infrastructure he built, and how ultimately, he got caught. He tells tales from the co-ed prison he was in, what he did when he got out and how now, his life's focus is on hemp. The stories are charged with laughter and lightheartedness, but his passion really comes out when he starts talking about hemp. Listen why he believe the plant will seriously change the world.

Trish Glose interviews Dr. Elia Gourgouris, also known as "The Happiness Doctor." Dr. Elia is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization that's "dedicated to helping others find personal success and happiness." The two talk about his work as a clinical psychologist for nearly 20 years before he says the job was starting to burn him out, both physically and emotionally. He recalls that "ah-ha" moment when he decided he desperately needed a change in his life. Through The Happiness Center, he's helped thousands of people achieve happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. He's the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, "7 Paths to Lasting Happiness," and most recently co-authored, "7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis : A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters." He says that book, which he wrote with Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, came straight from the heart due to the current chaos happening in the world. He gives insight on how to start down the pat

Trish Glose talks to the woman behind the popular online blog, "What to do in Southern Oregon." Lanessa Pierce started it when she herself was looking for inexpensive, fun things to do with her family. It grew from there into the business it is today. Lanessa talks about growing up in Southern California, not being at fan (at first) of Southern Oregon, some of her favorite adventures, and of course, the local food scene.

Trish Glose talks to comedian Leanne Morgan about her roots, where she found her humor, how she got her start and why she's different than other comedians out there. She also talks about her podcast, "Sweaty and Pissed : Menopause and more", and how the funny and informative discussions have helped others maneuver their way through the sometimes difficult ordeal. It's a sweet and genuine conversation and truly hilarious.

Trish Glose interviews Restless Network founder, Olivia DeRamus. Olivia, originally from Washington, D.C. was looking for a world of new experiences and decided to head west for college. She says she was loving life at her California university, but everything changed when, at the age of 19, she was sexually assaulted. Despite winning her two university tribunals, her attacker decided to sue her for defamation. Olivia spent the years she should have been enjoying college life and friends, buried in legal fees and court dates. She created Restless, an online magazine as a way to bring women together, provide a resource for those women who needed help, guidance, a sense of empowerment, or just a place to escape and realize they weren't alone. Restless just recently launched an app, giving more access to more women, in an effort to "amplify women's voices and empower through information and connection."