Off Script With Trish Glose

For the first time, Trish Glose takes Off Script on the road to Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland to talk to wine maker Vince Vidrine. Sitting outside by the tasting room, the two talk about how Vince actually started making beer while in college, but quickly moved to wine. He traveled all over the world, working in different wineries, including some in the Willamette Valley. He says he found his unicorn job at Irvine & Roberts. Find out why he loves this job so much and his vision for the future.

Trish Glose gets to know Eric Eisenberg, the Director of Dining Services at the Rogue Valley Manor. Eric is fairly new to Southern Oregon, but not a kitchen, and certainly not his current role. He's a kid from Brooklyn who wanted to go into theater, but found the kitchen was calling his name. He shares the adventures of his life, which include working in restaurants in New York City, a five year venture in France, and then to Seattle where he opened a very famous restaurant that he made his own. His stories almost seem fake and out of a storybook as he talks about his life and his love of food with gusto.

Trish Glose talks to local veterinarian and friend, Dr. Tami Rogers from Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital. She grew up with sisters, although didn't realize one was actually her sister until she was a teenager. She talks about going to veterinary school, the odd-ish jobs she took before, the heartbreaking trials of going through several miscarriages and the daily grind at work, including everything you didn't really want to know about your dog's anal glands. Her stories are touching, real and honest.

Trish Glose soaks up a wee bit of knowledge from Dr. Mike Amaranthus, the man who, with the help of his wife, started Mycorrhizal Applications in Grants Pass. With the help of his mentor, he learned how to make plants grow better and increase quality, productivity, and health. He talks a lot about mushrooms and how these applications can change the way the world grows food and plants. It's nerdy in all the most fabulous of ways.

KTVL's Trish Glose talks to President of the Board of Directors of SoHumane, Dave Filomeo. Dave worked for the same company for 35 years in human resources. He goes into what he calls his "ideal childhood", how he's seen the workforce change in the last few decades and why he made his move to Medford. He also talks (a little bit) about working with rocket scientists.

Trish Glose goes off script with Mark Dennett from The Dennett Consulting Group. He talks about living in 16-ish places by the time he was 16, how a love for theater took him to journalism school, and how a car wash started the idea of a frequent flyer program, used by most airlines today. There are several interesting and thought-provoking nuggets of wisdom and the most amazing story about Dennett's grandfather, who knew Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

Trish Glose talks about it all with local boutique owner, Amy DiCostanzo. She opened Papillon Rouge after working in a boutique in Arizona. She was told it wouldn't make it, but didn't let that stop her. She now has two stores under her belt, with the help of a partner. The two talk about their love of animals, why the library can be dangerous at night, and some marital advice Amy says worked for a friend.

Trish Glose chats with Andy Phillips, who has worked in several restaurants and on several wine programs from Southern Oregon to Hawaii. He's watched Southern Oregon's logging industry change drastically and specifically, he's watched Ashland transform into more of a tourist destination. He talks about his love of wine, his insane bicycle trips across the country and a huge accomplishment at a local restaurant.

Trish Glose gets to know Central Point School District Superintendent, Samantha Steele. According to her, she's technically a high school dropout, but says she made up for it later when she snagged two degrees in five years. The two talk about her path to becoming superintendent, how she realized later it wasn't the job she thought, and what she's doing to help change education. They also talk about CraterWorks makerspace, one of her babies, and her hopes for this new adventure in the school district.

Trish Glose talks to local business owner, Natasha Hopkins, who owns the Rogue Grape in downtown Medford. She talks about growing up with a drug addicted mother and how she broke free from that life to eventually find her happiness. She was dreaming big about opening a wine shop and those dreams came true with her current business. The struggles of being an entrepreneur (that's where the Post-It comes in), her second go at parenthood, and her goal with her business.

Trish Glose was lucky enough to hear about Chuck Taylor and his business, Taylor's Sausage. It all started with his English grandpa, who moved to Canada, and then eventually Southern California. His family was one of the first in the farmers markets in Hollywood and the business lived through many tense and tough economical times. Find out how he stumbled across the plant in Cave Junction and how they turned the business into what it is today. They also talk about Chuck's lovely wife, Marilyn and how they met. From beginning to end, Chuck is heartwarming, funny and real.

Trish Glose learns all about the heart, heart attacks and the life-saving program Dr. Brian Gross helped begin. The cardiologist instantly knew he wanted to live in Southern Oregon and played a huge role in developing the STEMI program. Find out how he put the Rogue Valley on the map through his life-saving work, why he loves wearing bowties and how playing squash got him into medical school.

Trish Glose finds out about Southern Oregon University head soccer coach, Davie Carmichael. Originally from Scotland, Davie talks about growing up playing football (not soccer), living in a bed and breakfast and his trek to America. He's had several head coaching jobs and is excited he's in Southern Oregon for this next adventure. He also thinks his thick Scottish accent is fading... you be the judge.

Trish Glose chats with fellow podcaster Danielle Craig. The two talk about her podcast, "Happiness in Progress", and her life as a local journalist at a Southern Oregon television station. She talks about when she first realized she wanted to be a journalist and the moment when her life changed and she knew she needed a different path in life.

Trish Glose chats it up with Taneea Browning, the Executive Director of Direct Involvement Recreation Teaching, or DIRT. She talks about growing up in Southern Oregon, mostly off the grid and how she decided to start a non-profit instead of having a second child. Hear how she's working to help others share their passion and by doing so, changing the definition of success.

Trish Glose learns all about herbs and cannabis from self-taught herbalist Brie Malarkey from Breeze Botanicals and Sun God Medicinals. From losing her home and declaring bankruptcy, to being Oregon's first OLCC licensed cannabis retailer, she talks about the journey to learning about herbs and her fight to make sure people had safe access to cannabis.

Trish Glose learns about Jackson County judge David Hoppe. He was born on a naval base and never really wanted to be an attorney. Instead, he used his Asian Studies and lived in China for a while, before moving back to the states. Find out where he got his start being a prosecutor and his love for his community and being a judge.

Trish Glose grabs Brian Schnee off the desk for a very special anniversary episode (number 50!) of Off Script. He talks about growing up in Connecticut, why he was so good at drums and his journey from being a sports guy to reading the news at KTVL. A hilarious story toward the end about the day Brian says he "almost killed Barley" his dog.

Trish Glose talks to Ashland-based architect, Chris Brown. Brown started his own firm, arkitek : design&architecture after studying in San Luis Obispo. He's currently working with the Central Point School District and several other organizations on a makerspace in the old Crater Iron building on Highway 99. He talks about growing up in Yreka, California, the significance of his hair and the best advice he's received from his youngest daughter.

KTVL's Trish Glose talks to long-time plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Robert Jensen from Jensen Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. He talks about his decision to go into this particular field of medicine and the types of surgeries he's done over the last few decades. He was also in the George Washington University Hospital when President Reagan was shot and remembers the chaos of that day. The two discuss the books he's written, specifically the third one, which is all about diet and weight loss.