Off Script With Trish Glose

Trish Glose gets to know Mail Tribune publisher, Steven Saslow. Steven bought the paper with the idea of partnering with a local television station. They discuss the successes of past ideas and his hopes for future ideas, growing up outside Philadelphia, a little about cars and his fur babies. Fascinating stories and fun tales in Episode 47!

Trish Glose learn more about chocolate maker Jeff Shepherd from Lillie Belle Farms Artisan Chocolates. His career decisions have taken him on several paths and landed him in different kitchens. He calls himself a (Grateful) Dead head and learned to tie dye to fund his love for shows. An Off Script first, Shepherd plays his guitar and sings a song that he says is somewhat about love.

It's a lot about eyeballs in Episode 45 as Trish Glose sits down with ophthalmologist Dr. Cassandra Bliss. She's worked on so many different animal eyes, including several different species and most recently, a flamingo from Wildlife Safari. They also talked about her love of bird hunting and a heartwarming moment, when Dr. Bliss said what she'd do for her final meal.

A lot of stories in Episode 44 as Trish Glose talks to local artist and historian Bill Phillips. Bill was born in Southern California and his dad was a character actor in the forties. His life took a tragic turn when his dad died and his family moved up to Oregon. Bill's life is full of stories on how he got into painting, pulling G's in jets and the people he met that wanted his paintings. Hear one of many highlights of his career and his touching reason why he loves Southern Oregon.

Trish Glose learns more about some of the daring missions for Ross Allen, owner of 2Hawk Winery and Vineyard. Allen moved up to the Rogue Valley a few years ago and he and his wife took on the great task of revamping a local winery, from vines to tasting room. Allen talks about his love of law enforcement, farming, and food.

Trish Glose learns more about Carolyn Kingsnorth. She's the president of Historic Jacksonville, Inc. She talks about her journey from Georgia to Southern Oregon and the stories that came with the trek. There's an interesting story about the death of her mother and what she found at home.

Trish Glose gets to know Gina DuQuenne in Episode 41. Currently working at Ashland Hills & Suites, she talks about her career working in hotels and specifically, planning parties. The two also talk about Gina's journey to becoming the founder of SOPride and the day she "jumped the broom."

Trish Glose sits down with Paisan's Pizzeria & Bistro to talk about the restaurant business, how his family got to the states and the reason he made the trek to the West Coast. Life hasn't always been easy for Vinny and he talks about how his wife got sick and his oldest son ended up in prison. There are also a lot of laughs and fun chats about the meatball wedge.

Trish Glose questions Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Lisa Greif on her journey to the judge's seat. Before that, the two talk about law school, why she decided to be a defense attorney, and a murder case she says absolutely changed her life. They were both in the courtroom when the judge gave the sentence and it's a moment the two will never forget.

Trish Glose is taken back to history class in Episode 38 with Jacksonville's town historian, Larry Smith. Forever a teacher, the Oregonian talks about growing up in the Rogue Valley with a lot of family, being a twin and all the weird, cool stuff that comes with it, and how he managed to take his love of teaching and history and turn it into what he's doing now.

Trish Glose asks the super tough (not really) questions to Mail Tribune editor Cathy Noah. This homegrown journalist shares her love for asking the tough questions, some of the memorable stories she's covered and her opinions on where the world of journalism is headed. She also takes a break from her job and talks about her loves during her time off.

Trish Glose takes a walk down memory lane with local resident, Chuck Mettler. Mettler is the face for a local retirement facility, often featured on their commercials. No stranger to commercials, he talks about his career owning an appliance store and the silly commercials he was in for that. He also talks about growing up in Pennsylvania, the way he met his wife, and her battle with Alzheimer's. It's a life filled with laughter, sweet memories and a lot of love.

We revisit Episode 16 with Joelle Graves, Executive Director of the Rogue Valley Symphony. She tells the heartbreaking story of growing up with an alcoholic mother, how she connected with her father, how singing helped her heal and her letter to President Obama that got some serious play.

Trish Glose changes things up in Episode 35! It's all about family and holiday traditions. First up, she talks to her mom via FaceTime from South Carolina, then Mike Marut shares his very John Hughes-like Christmas traditions, and we wrap up with Brian Schnee on celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Trish Glose learns about Lee Ayers, the Division Director of Undergraduate Studies at Southern Oregon University. They talk about Lee growing up in Detroit, how she started patrolling the streets of San Diego as a young woman and how education changed her life. As a criminology professor, she taught many of the law enforcement officers who serve our community today.

Trish Glose talks to Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Laura Cromwell about being a prosecutor, a stepmom and her journey to the judge's seat.

Trish Glose puts brewery owner Nick Ellis in the spotlight in Episode 32. The owner of Opposition Brewing, the two talk about how Nick went from Santa Cruz to Southern Oregon, how he started a brewery, that one time he got into a fight with a brewery and the love the two share over a good bowl of shrimp and grits.

We revisit Episode 18 with 2Hawk winemaker, Kiley Evans. He sips the wine and tells stories of how he got into wine making, the scandalous way he met his wife and goes all out on his final meal.

Trish Glose learns about Allison Baker, owner of Nail It Salon in Medford. It's not necessarily what she wanted to do when she grew up, but this job has taken her around the world, visiting multiple countries and doing things she never thought she would be able to do. We highlight her art and her humor in Episode 31.

Trish Glose hears all about the shenanigans of Doug Irvine. Now owner of Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland, Doug shares growing up in both Southern California and Southern Oregon, the fun trouble he got into in high school, the interesting way he started dating his wife and what it was like having Chuck Norris as an uncle. Lots of laughs and a sweet story about his dad's advice he'll never forget.