The Brown County Radio Hour on WFHB: Recent Episodes
The Brown County Radio Hour
Community Radio originating in the historic artist colony of Nashville, Indiana. We interview artists, musicians, and local characters that make our community so interesting. From the forest, to our Arts Village and cultural district, we are Brown County Indiana!
Singer/Songwriter Joel Curtis joined us live in studio to share five of his original songs! He was our guest in February 2020, and this Woodshed Session features songs that didn't make it into the original broadcast. * Surprise * Dear Mom & Dad * Little Me * Hyenas * Sidekick
You can learn more about Joel at www.joelcurtis.net
Curtis offers finely crafted songs in the vein of America's best acoustic folk, blues, and country traditions. With elegant acoustic finger-picking and a soulful baritone reminiscent of John Gorka meets Van Morrison, Joel delivers powerful lyrics that couch healing honesty in unforgettable imagery, witty wordplay, and gorgeous folk melodies. Born and raised in southwest Michigan, the kindness, searching spirit, and quiet passion of the Midwest is in Joel’s bones and in his songs. Joel lives in Madison, IN with his family, always including a motley assortment of pups.
It's time for the ghosts and goblins to come out of the hills and hollers of Brown County! For this special we have a few things that go bump in the night: * Chuck Wills interviews Paranormal Investigator Matthew Jackson of www.paraholics.com * Hondo Thompson reads "What's He Building In There?" * Kara Barnard talks about her experience living in a haunted house * John Whitcomb has a terrifying knocking sound in the desert that turns up years later.
This Podcast-only Special was created by the crew at The Brown County Hour!
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Our cover photo courtesy of Chuck Wills
Our June Story Slam topic was "The Liar's Bench"! We threw out most of the rules, and encouraged everyone to come with their best tall tale. All of our story tellers embraced the idea, and came with the most far fetched things you could imagine. Our winners of the evening were David Denman, with a story of Grandparents and outdoor plumbing. David has been at each of our events, and it was great to see him take home the grand prize tonight.
Runner Up was Kyle Birkemeier, with a story of vacuums and vampires... which may or may not have been true. Listen and decide for yourself.
Our last Slam of the summer season is July 11. We'll be back for our fall season the second Thursday of September.
Thanks to our sponsors - Brown County Inn, Bear Wallow Distillery, and Nashville Arts & Entertainment Commission!
Kade Puckett joins us for June, with his original fingerstyle guitar music. We feature Hondo Thompson, the winner of our 1st Brown County Story Slam! Did you know you can subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher?
Our Story Slam Podcast, and this episode are sponsored by The Brown County Inn
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
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- Kade Puckett talks about his fingerstyle guitar style, and shares 3 original songs with us, recorded live in our studio! - Pines - Fuzzy Fingers - The Man With The Guitar
- Jim Eagleman is back with Nature News and morel mushrooms.
- Hondo Thompson's winning "Fish Out Of Water" Story Slam piece, about a traffic ticket gone wrong.
- Cari Ray shares her latest For A Song "Built to Stand".
- Jeff Tryon wants you to visit the Bean Blossom Overlook... and see the clear-cut.
- Dave Seastrom talks about transitions, staircases, and the importance of help.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
This show deals with a serious subject for our community - the opiate addiction crisis. We have dedicated this entire show to talking with community members that have been impacted by it, and are making a difference. This is a heavy topic, but it is something that has affected all of us in greater or lesser ways.
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
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- Jeff Tryon shares a piece recorded in October 2017, "You can't handle the truth".
- Dr. Laura Hammack, Superintendent of Schools, and Melissa Tippits talk about the origins and work of the Brown County Drug Free Coalition.
- Joe Bollinger shares his original song, Baker Allen's Blues.
- Dave interviews a group from The Recovery Community, that work with the Drug Free Coalition.
- Amanda Webb shares her thoughts, and her song "Sailing".
- The Treatment Community join us, including Centerstone and the BC Health Department.
- Dave Seastrom shares his personal story about his daughter, Lodi.
- Kenan Rainwater, along with Barry Elkins, perform the John Prine song, "Sam Stone"
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Kenan Rainwater, along with Barry Elkins, are live in the studio this month. They talk about The Stream from Rainwater Studios, as well as the band Split Rail opening for Travis Tritt. It is Spring Fund Drive for WFHB, so you will hear more about that along with our usual cast of characters.
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
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- Kenan Rainwater plays live in the studio, featuring Barry Elkins on mandolin - * Rocket To The Sun * Sleepless Night * Sunnin'
- Cari Ray is on the road, with a story about Manatees in Florida.
- The musical Footloose will be playing at Brown County High School, April 11-14, and Dr Laurie Godfree and Bethany Drew tell us all about it.
- Susan Clearwater's "For Your Health" series talks about treatment for the herpes virus.
- Jim Eagleman talks about Brown County mountain lions.
- Dave Seastrom talks about the importance of the WFHB Fund Drive.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
We welcome the Amanda Webb band, live in the studio, fresh off the road from the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Along with our usual cast of characters, our guests include a local artist, an herbalist, and poet.
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- The Amanda Webb Band reports in on the blues competition in Memphis, and recorded live in our studio:
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- Twilight - from the album Demon St. Rations
- Jeffro's Blues - live in studio
- Indiana Town - live in studio
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- Jeff Tryon talks about local music
- Shari Frank , Cathy Roundtree, and Pam Raider of The League of Women Voters talk about voter suppression and gerrymandering.
- We feature a Chris Curtin poem from our archive - The New Bridge
- Vera interviews visual artist Gabriel Lehman.
- Susan Clearwater presents her new segment "For Your Health".
- Dave Seastromcan't stop talking about weather!
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Happy February and welcome! Rick Clayton joins us as our musical guest, as part of The Late Show band. He brings their new album Sha La La, as well as lots of fun stories! Cari Ray reports in from Texas hill country, and Susan Clearwater shares her new book. Gather 'round the radio with your friends and settle in for an hour of pure Brown County goodness!
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Rick Clayton of The Late Show band is our musical guest, with their new album Sha La La, featuring the songs
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- Tears
- Hey Linda
- Sha La La
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- Cari Ray is "On the Road" in Texas hill country.
- Madison Miller, the new Executive Director of Brown County Community Foundation, joins us.
- Susan Clearwater presents her new book "The Art of Herbal Healing".
- Rick Fettig has a thought or two about February.
- Dave Seastrom is a "Winter Survival" professional.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Happy New Year from your friends at The Brown County Hour! Jason Blankenship and Dave Sharp bring live music to the show, as well as cuts from The Blankenship band's brand new album "Justified"! Our crew has plenty of New-Year's wishes to offer you, so gather 'round the radio with your friends and settle in for an hour of pure Brown County goodness.
You can catch more of the Blankenship Band's live songs in our new Woodshed Sessions segment!
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Jim Lemon interviews Jason and Dave with 2 songs recorded live!
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- Crooked Cane - live
- Distance - live
- Prodigal Son
- Justified
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- Jim Eagleman's Nature News shares his view of winter landscapes
- Dana Beth Evans - the new Director of the Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center - joins Dave for a chat
- Rick Fettig welcomes the new year
- Dave Seastrom recalls his "Christmas Dog"
- Jeff Tryon has news on New Year's Resolutions
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, January 6th, 2019 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
As we move from fall into winter, we gather around the fire with friends to bring you our December show. We have The Night Owl Country Band as our musical guests, sharing 3 songs live in the studio, as well as their new album! We've got plenty of our usual characters too, so gather 'round the radio with your friends and settle in for an hour of pure Brown County goodness.
You can catch more of the Night Owl's live songs in our new Woodshed Sessions segment!
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Dave interviews the Night Owl Country Band, with 3 songs recorded live!
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- The Snake - live
- Anymore - live
- Modern Day Bonnie & Clyde (a Travis Tritt cover) - live
- Cool Gentle Wind - from their CD Here To Somewhere
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- Jim Eagleman's Nature News talks about the importance of place
- Vera Grubbs interviews Jessica and Sharron from B3 Gallery
- Rick Fettig has True Grit
- Dave Seastrom blows up about leaves
- Cari Ray is on the road, and people are making assumptions
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Brown County has been painted in the beautiful colors of fall, and we have Chris Dollar with two albums and a live recording right in our studio! So gather 'round the radio with your friends and settle in for an hour of pure Brown County goodness.
You can catch more of Chris Dollar's live songs in our new Woodshed Sessions segment!
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Chuck and Rick interview bluegrass musician Chris dollar and we listen to three songs - one recorded live!
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- Away Away - from his CD of the same name
- Me & My Traveling Gal - recorded Live!
- It's OK, It's Alright - from the CD "Soundscapes For The Clawhammer Banjo" Chris Dollar on Facebook on Bandcamp
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- Jim Eagleman's Nature News says it's apple season!
- Christy Wrightsman of the CRC has good news for education in Brown County.
- Bob Kirlin from the Brown County Playhouse has an update on that venue.
- Dave interviews Jennifer Bube, BC Fair Queen.
- Chuck Wills found a new way to lose his keys.
- Dave Seastrom remembers his Mom.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Chris Dollar joined us live in studio on October 16th to do an interview and record four amazing songs - two of his original songs, and two of his favorite John Hartford songs. We present you with his four songs:
Wishing Well (by Chris Dollar) Delta Queen Waltz (by John Hartford) Me & My Traveling Gal (by Chris Dollar) Howard Hughes Blues (by John Hartford)
Chris Dollar on Facebook Bandcamp
It's Autumn in Brown County, and we celebrate the season with true ghost stories! We even have a song about zombies, so gather 'round the radio with your friends for this spook-tacular show.
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Dave and Rick interview John Whitcomb about his new album "Arabelle", and we listen to four brand new songs
- Arabelle's Lullaby
- Zombie Girl
- Judy In The Morning
- Lazy
- John shares his ghost story about mysterious knocking.
- Chuck Wills shares two true ghost tales, about local haunts.
- Jim Eagleman's Nature News talks about leaves and why they look like the do.
- Dave interview's Christy Wrightsman, the new director of the Career Resource Center.
- Lanny Harmon shares a "This Old Guitar Story" about a vintage Gibson.
- Nancy Crocker, President of the arts & Entertainment Commission updates us on local art.
- Dave Seastrom reads stories from Frank Hohenberger's journals.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, October 7th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Fall is right around the corner, which means this is our Fall Fundraiser Show! We will be LIVE on WFHB at our usual times, so our web show will be slightly shorter than usual. As always, we appreciate our listeners and fans, and appreciate your financial support at www.WFHB.org It's a critical time for funding the station, and we have a $48,000 budget to meet. We need your help!
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Dave Seastrom interviews The Acre Brothers band, with Nathan Dillon, and listens to three brand new songs from their album "Brothers & Sisters"
- Hillbilly Knuckle Jam
- In Like A Lion
- Stumbling Love
- Kids On Wheels and BETA give an update on the Skate Park project.
- Bill Miller invites us to the Elkinsville Picnic
- Jim Eagleman has his mind on Sweet Corn
- Dave Seastrom shares his thoughts on the importance of public radio
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
The heat is on, as we enjoy the last of summer before the kids go back to school. Sit with us on the front porch as we welcome some friends to join in for the next hour...
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our show includes:
- Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig interview musician Loretta Vinson. She's played with some of the greats from this area...
- Some Cloudy Day.
- Singin' The Blues
- She Ain't Coming Home
- Jeff Tryon talks about Native American history in Brown county
- We introduce our newest team member - Jim Lemon!
- Rick Fettig has thoughts on the importance of music
- Jim Eagleman has thoughts about conservation
- Torrie Ray - The Seed Lady - talks about the Nashville Farmer's Market
- Cari Ray takes us trout fishing
- Dave Seastrom builds a house
- Pam Raider remembers Andy Rogers
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, Jim Lemon, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills and Jim Lemon. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
This month is a celebration of Brown County Legends and national recording artists, The Stringbean String Band. We had Robbie Bowden and Dave Gore in the studio to share their stories and songs. We take a look back with them through the 1970's music scene... and all the way back to the story of how they met. We share five of their songs - three recorded right here in the studio. We hope you enjoy this look back with the friends and characters that make Brown County such a special place.
We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode - The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival
Our show includes:
- Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig interview The Stringbean String Band members, Robby Bowden and Dave Gore. They share these songs live in the studio.
- "A Good Way To Die" From "The Liars Bench" album, by Slats Klug.
- "When The Sky Won't Rain" From the "My Brown County Home" album, by Slats Klug.
- "Down Home Folks", written by local legend Dickie Jones.
- Vera Grubbs interviews artist Moique Cagle.
- Jim Eagleman sings to us about Crawdads!
- Dave Bartlett tells about the Career Resource Center and his retirement.
- The Stringbeans share two songs from their recording session in California:
- "Back to Paradise"
- "Smiles"
- We also thank them for providing our instrumental interlude music for this episode!
- Loretta Vinson shares her "This Old Guitar" story.
- Dave Seastrom tells us about the importance of clean water.
- We remember Bruce Kleg's 2011 interview with the String Bean String Band.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Wednesday, July 1st, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
To celebrate our 75th episode, we present our "Best Of" show, spanning the last 8 years! We are truly grateful for the marvelous guests we've had, as well as our audience. We hope you enjoy this look back with the friends and characters that make Brown County such a special place.
We couldn't fit it all into our usual 1-hour show, so the web show features an extra 40 minutes of stories and songs! We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our Best Of show includes:
- Rev Peyton, live in studio with his song "Brown County bound" originally 9/2013
- Jim Eagleman and Geoff Keller "Frog Ranch" 8/2016
- Chris Curtain "Electile Dysfunction" 6/2017
- Hammer & Hatchet live in studio song "Farris Hill" 8/2017
- Jeff Tryon on Stolen Watermelons 6/2015
- Jason Blankenship live in studio with "Mahalasville Rd" 5/2017
- Chuck Wills "This Old Guitar" 3/2017
- Mike Bube's CooCoo Clock Story 3/2017
- John Mills on pottery 9/2014
- Rick Fettig's Love Potion 2/2013
- Cari Ray's song "What'd Ya Do That For" 5/2018
- The Indiana Boy's band 1st ever interview 8/2011
- Bird Snyder, famous mushroom hunter 4/2013
- Gunther Flume "Voodoo Doodoo" 1/2015
- SG Stratigus reads from the "Trial of Alex Mullis" 7/2014 BONUS CONTENT:
- Cari Ray's For A Song about Crows, 3/2017
- Lucky & The Kid perform "Brown County Vacation 7/2015
- Dave & Becky have a mouse story 8/2017
- Hank Swain's tale of The Day Salt Creek Flowed Backwards 4/2012
- Steve Miller's story of Winter Firewood 8/2011
- The Whipstitch Sallies perform "Got Me A Letter" live in the studio 3/2014
- Rachel Perry's story of Grandma Barnes Turkey 2/2015
- Vera interviews Jon Pinney about his totem pole carving 10/2011
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Wednesday, June 3rd, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
With the change in weather we're celebrating with great music from Cari Ray, an Old Guitar Story with Tim Grimm, and the usual cast of characters. We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our guests this month include:
- Cari Ray is our musical guest, featuring her new album "Bad & Better Angels"
- Singer/Songwriter/Actor Tim Grimm shares a special song in the studio as part of This Old Guitar
- Jeff Tryon talks about cemeteries
- Jim Eagleman celebrates spring with hiking, and brings along The Sycamore Land Trust.
- Dave knows Spring is one of his 4 favorite seasons.
- Rick Fettig is more intent than usual.
- Carol Marks says "Say no to blue food"
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Wednesday, May 6th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills.
This is The Spring Fund Drive for WFHB, and the live broadcast of this show includes our team live on the air asking for your support of the radio station. We are Volunteer Powered Community Radio, and you can support us with your donation at WFHB.org
Our guests this month include:
- We are honored to have Singer/Songwriter/Actor Tim Grimm as our musical guest, featuring four of his songs.
- Jeff Tryon talks about A Little Country Church
- Jim Eagleman brings us Blue Birds in Nature News.
- Dave talks about the importance of WFHB and supporting community radio.
- We have a special segment from the archive!
- Cari Ray and "For A Song" talking about a special place in Alabama.
- A Chris Curtain poem, "The Dogs of Poetry"
- A Carol Marks poem, "Trains"
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Tim Grimm joined us to sing a song about his guitar, and the farm his Dad grew up on. "Thirteen Years". His guitar was built by our friend Clint Bear, of Madison IN, made from wood and a mastodon bone that came from his Dad's farm.
timgrimm.com Tim on Facebook
Spring is right around the corner, so say goodbye to cabin fever with your old friends at the Brown County Hour! This month should warm you right up...
- The one and only Frank Jones is our musical guest this month, introducing his new album Lined In Sycamore! We feature 3 brand new songs of his.
- Our friend Bill Miller tells stories of his Peace Corps days in South East Asia.
- Jeff Tryon says "We can't handle the truth" about addiction.
- Judy Olds from Youth Connections tells us about help for homeless teens.
- Jim Eagleman is happy for springtime and the spring plants that come with it.
- Dave has a muddy warning for off-road adventurers.
- Chuck has an episode of This Old Guitar, featuring Rev Peyton!
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, March 4th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Shake off those winter blues and sit for a spell with your radio show friends. We have some great guests to entertain you as we settle for another episode....
- Rev Peyton of the big Damn Band is our musical guest! He and Cari talk about folk instruments and viral videos
- We feature 3 of Rev's songs from his new album "Front Porch Sessions"
- Jeff Tryon sees changes in Brown County
- Brandon Harris talks about the HCI survey and gives a Brown county Top 10 List
- Bill Todd and Pam have exciting news about the new Brown County Health & Wellness Clinic
- Jim Eagleman knows a thing or two about wintertime survival
- Dave shares news about his Mom
- Chuck has the no-water-wintertime-blues
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
Welcome to 2018 and our 70th show! We have some great guests to entertain you as we settle for another episode....
- Robby Bowden and Carolyn Dutton are our musical guest! These two share their amazing musical history as well as 3 songs live in the studio!
- Jeff Tryon educates us on the absurdity of his power bill.
- John and Hannah Boggs talk about their upcoming documentary that will be featured at the Wild and Scenic Film Fest.
- Larry Pejeau and Jim Brunnemer join us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Brown County Community Foundation.
- Rick Fettig introduces us to his old friend, the Gibson J50 guitar.
- Dave Seastrom reviews the high points of the last year.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
We welcome you to gather around the radio as we draw 2017 to a close. We have some great guests to entertain you as we settle for another episode....
- Joe Bolinger of The Lean and The Plenty is our musical guest! He shares 3 songs from their new album, live in the studio!
- Bill Miller talks about his new book "Son of a Coal Miner's Daughter".
- Jim Eagleman plays possum.
- Jim Connor and Cara Huddleston talk about local foraging.
- Rick Fettig gives advice for the new year.
- Dave Seastrom has forest thoughts.
- Chuck Wills is thinking about real books.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Autumn and the beautifully painted hillsides are slowly changing toward winter. Make sure your wood pile stacked and settle in with your old Brown County friends for another episode....
- Bigfoot Yancey is our musical guest! they share great stories and 3 songs.
- Vera interviews Phil Sims about purple martin birds.
- BETA joins us to talk about their teen center and potential skate park!
- Jeff Tryon takes us to a Brown County Car Wash.
- Alan Birkemeier tells us about the upcoming Children's Auction.
- Cari Ray has another For A Song... and she's not in the mood...
- Sarah Lyttle teaches us to climb trees.
- Dave Seastrom has it in for the tourists.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
We kick off the WFHB fall fundraiser with our October episode! We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- We interview Kara Barnard about Weed Patch Music, and the Indiana State Fingerstyle guitar Festival.
- We feature music from the top 3 players from the 2017 Guitar Fest - Lance Allen, Bill Russell, and Hikaru Komatsu.
- Vivian Wolf talks about cemetery restoration and Brown County artist Henry Cross.
- Rick Fettig talks to us about violence.
- Jeff Tryon takes us to the movies!
- Dave Seastrom shares why public radio is important to him... and all of us.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Summer is quickly tuning to Autumn in Brown County, also known as Pumpkin Spice season! The Brown County Hour crew are all locating their boots and sweaters in preparation for Leaf Season. Steve Plessinger and Mike Stogdill from The Warm Bloods join us with some great original music! The History Center is hosting a Quilt Show! Jim Eagleman gets the whole radio crew to sing about Cuckoo Birds. John and Jayme are back with "This Old Guitar". We learn more about holistic foraging from returning guest Cara Huddleston. And of course Dave and Cari are back with their segments.
We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- The Warm Bloods join us for our music segment, with an interview and 3 original songs.
- Mary George Kip tells us about the upcoming Quilt Show.
- Jim Eagleman sings about Cuckoo birds.
- John Boyer and Jayme Hood are back for "This Old Guitar" with a story about a family heirloom Stella Guitar.
- Dave Seastrom has a tribute to Brown County hero Doc Brester.
- Cari Ray has another edition of For A Song, with "Broad Strokes" of creativity.
- Cara Huddleston joins us to continue our series on wild edibles and foraging.
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB ❀ The Brown County Hour is looking for more sponsors! Your business name goes here!
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
It's the peak of summer here in Brown County, so escape the heat and humidity and sit for a spell with the radio show gang! We reacquaint with a lot of old friends this month, so grab a glass of cold lemonade and stretch out in a hammock with us for the next hour. This month brings back so many local legends... The Hammer & The Hatchet share some new songs, Lou Stant is back with his brand new book. Jim Eagleman remembers a dear friend, and Cari Ray is here to "Dare Ya!". Dave Seastrom is joined by his wife Becky with a mouse adventure!
We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- John Boyer and Jayme Hood are "The Hammer & The Hatchet", and join us for an interview and songs "Ferris Hill Massacre", "Bailey's Small Engine Repair", and "Winter Fires".
- Jim Eagleman with Nature News offers a eulogy for his friend and mentor John Olson.
- Jeff Tryon is back to talk about the Septic Wars in Brown County.
- Dave Seastrom talks about erosion.
- Lou Stant tells us about his new book "Of Moose and Men."
- Cari Ray has another edition of For A Song, with "Dare Ya."
- Dave and Becky have a crazy story about a mouse, a car, and a restaurant!
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
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✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
Happy Independence Day Brown County! The radio show gang is back with a show packed with music and wildlife. We make the acquaintance of our new feathered friend, Simon the American Kestrel, from the Raptor Center. Local legend Lou Stant shares his creative process and 4 songs. Jayme and John from The Hammer & Hatchet show up for a This Old Guitar story. Mike Bube and Nancy Chen Long join us again, and Jim Conner talks about mushrooms.
We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- Lou Stant is our musical guest, sharing songs from two of his albums.
- Laura Edmonds and Simon the American Kestrel join us from the IN Raptor Center.
- Nancy Chen Long, a local poet, shares her poem "The Embroiderer".
- Dave Seastrom talks about trash.
- Jim Conner, local mushroom guru, fills us in on all things fungi.
- John Boyer and Jamie Hood share a This Old Guitar Story about a Gibson L50 from John's youth.
- Nancy Chen Long shares her poem "The Embroiderer Mette Gauguin".
- Mike Bube's false teeth!
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival, which takes place July 28 at Brown County Inn, and July 29 at Brown County Playhouse.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
The month of June brings hikers, bikers, kayakers, and all manner of folks to the hills of Brown County. As we're getting ready to bait a hook and enjoy the sunshine, let's tune in for an hour and hear from some of our friends. Amanda and Brian Webb have a great new album "F4" that's locally recorded and produced. Dietrich Gosser from Brown County Inn shares a lot of exciting and delicious news. We have poems from award-winner Nancy Chen Long, and an update on Stonehead from Mike Kelly. Lastly, we remember our good friend Chris Curtain, who passed away last month.
We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- Amanda and Brian Webb join us as our musical guests "The Amanda Webb Band", sharing 3 tunes from their new album "F4"
- Dietrich Gosser from Brown County Inn talks about their Sunday Farmers Market, "Farm to Table", and local music.
- Nancy Chen Long, a local poet, talks about winning a national award in poetry, her new book, and shares a poem with us.
- Dave Seastrom talks about hikes through his favorite woods
- Mike Kelly joins us to discuss the Stonehead Nature Conservancy, and their upcoming events.
- We remember our friend and contributor Chris Curtain, who passed away last month. In his memory we offer one of our favorite pieces of his "Electile Dysfunction"
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival, which takes place July 28 at Brown County Inn, and July 29 at Brown County Playhouse.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
Spring is in full swing in Brown County! This episode brings in old and new friends as we talk about hiking trails, great music, and the excitement that spring brings us. Sit back and enjoy the show!
We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- Jason Blankenship and his pal David Sharp share some outstanding music live in-studio!! Enjoy their interview as well as 3 original tunes.
- Tom Conner talks about trail building and being an avid hiker at 86 years old.
- Jim Eagleman talks about eggs and springtime in the forest.
- Cari Ray writes us in "For A Song", cursive with a fountain pen, or course.
- Rick Fettig talks about how to celebrate in Brown County.
- Dave Seastrom muses on springtime at the homestead.
- Roger Banister shares touching stories of banjos and fiddles in "This Old Guitar"
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
We kick off the WFHB spring fundraiser with our April episode! We thank you for being a supporter of our show and public radio. You can show your support with your financial contribution at http://wfhb.org
In this episode:
- Multi-Instrumentalist Roger Banister is our musical guest, talking about his early experiences at Bill Monroe's all the way through his current gigs!
- Mike Bube advises us on people watching.
- Jim Eagleman brings in friend Geoff Kellor to talk about frogs!
- Cari Ray is on the road in "For A Song", visiting a wall with a purpose.
- Dave Seastrom shares why public radio is important to him... and all of us.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB
We March into an early spring with some old friends that stop in for a visit! We're glad to have Mike Bubie back with us, as well as Celtica making another appearance just in time for St. Patrick's day. So sit back and spend an hour with your favorite characters...
In this episode:
- Celtica joins us in support of their new album, "Celtic fire"! Great Celtic music and visits with our dear friends Tammera, Tim, Jeff, and Carolyn. https://celticaband.com/
- Jeff Tryon joins us with an episode of My Brown County, schooling us in the finer points of ignoring people.
- Mike Bube tells a tale about the day Grandpa killed the cuckoo clock.
- Tad Armstrong from Hesitation Point bike Shop talks about mountain biking in Brown County and HMBA
- Jim Eagleman reports on Nature News with tree facts.
- Cari Ray talks about crows in "For A Song".
- Chuck Wills regales us with another episode of "This Old Guitar", about a 1963 Harmony.
- Rick Fettig talks about why we should "all just get along".
- Dave Seastrom reminds us of the importance of the forest conservation effort, particularly in Brown County.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: The radio show crew welcomes you to February! We have a great episode to help get you through the shorter winter days. Stoke your fireplace, pour another cup of hot coffee, and settle in with us with your favorite characters...
In this episode:
- Hamilton Creek is our musical guest. We interview them and feature three of their songs live in the studio. https://www.facebook.com/HCreekisrising/
- Jeff Tryon joins us with an episode of My Brown County, taking about the "Poor folk of Brown County".
- Dave Seastrom has an essay about the Civilian Conservation Corps that built much of our local park resources, and how unique and important their work was to Brown County.
- Dave interviews Michael Jefferies, who's father managed the only African American CCC camps in Indiana.
- Jim Eagleman reports on Nature News with poems about firewood.
- Rachel Perry shares a wonderful story about Three Story Hill Road.
- Rick Fettig talks about the importance of names.
- Dave Seastrom invites us all to join in the forest conservation effort.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: Happy New Year! From Nashville to Gnawbone, Helmsburg to Hindustan, and all points in between, we wish you a joyful and prosperous 2017!
In this episode:
- Patrick Nielander is our musical guest, sharing his talent on the Native American Flute, Drum, and Didgeridoo. Learn more at http://www.shilombish.com
- Vera Grubbs interviews Sally Baldwin at her weaving studio.
- Carol Marks shares a poem.
- Nathan Dillon kicks off our new feature "This Old Guitar"
- Jim Eagleman regales us with stories of woodpeckers
- Jeff Tryon has firewood on his mind.
- Rick Fettig has revolutionary resolutions.
- Dave Seastrom brings new year's greetings
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: December is here, and we have songs and talk of Christmas Trees as we enter the holiday season.
In this episode:
- An interview with Rick Clayton, about his music project called "Wholenotes", featuring music from their recent live performance. You can find more here: http://wholenotesmusic.com
- Vera Grubbs interviews Anabel Hopkins at her art studio.
- Cari Ray and Chuck Wills sing some Christmas Carols.
- Jim Eagleman educates us on Christmas Trees.
- Lee Edgrin and Ingrid Skoog tell about the Winter Bliss event at Abe Martin Lodge. www.winterbliss.org
- Jeff Tryon talks about country stores in Brown County.
- Rick Fettig sings a John Prine Christmas song.
- Dave Seastrom gives his perspective on the forest.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: November is here, and as the leaves fall in Brown County we are also coming to the end of election season.
In this episode:
- An interview with local singer songwriter Lindsay Evans, featuring three of his songs: Morning Prayer, Broken Baby, and Call Me Back. You can find more of Lindsey's music here: https://soundcloud.com/atephobia
- Linda Baden is interviewed about forest disease and preservation. You can find Linda's complete report here on the WoodWatch page.
- Rick Fettig talks about his new phone with virtual reality headgear
- Ruth Reichmann tells us about the State Park and the "Bison-Centennial"
- Cari Ray brings another edition of For A Song, with Jason Webley
- Nancy Crocker, from the Nashville Arts & Entertainment Commission, tells us about the Bison in the courthouse lawn and more...
- Dave Seastrom gives his perspective on the election season
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB
October is the time for the beauty of Brown County to show in its full splendor! With our hills covered in fall colors, we welcome autumn with bonfires and ghost stories...
In this episode:
- An interview with our new Engineer Chuck Wills, with a story about his grandfather and CBS Word News Radio.
- Torrie Birkemeier joins us to talk about the Community Seed Swap event on Oct 15th.
- Chuck Wills is back to tell a true ghost story.
- From the 5th Annual Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Fest, Jonathan Brown plays "Mr Sandman" to honor Chet Atkins.
- Kara Barnard recalls her ghost story, living 9 years in a haunted house.
- Vivian Wolf, from Peaceful Valley Heritage, talks about the Cemetery Project
- Jim Eagleman brings another nature segment, all about box turtles!
- Lynn Letsinger talks about the upcoming show at Brown County Art Gallery
- Dave Seastrom unlocks the mysteries of life with a story of brooms and telekenesis
- Rick Clayton has a true ghost story and thoughts on the other side of the thin veil
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Chuck Wills, and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: This episode kicks off the WFHB Fall Fund Drive! The format is a little different, made up of four shorter segments, allowing our crew to broadcast live and ask for your support. While our online show doesn't allow for live content, we still appreciate the support of our listeners, and encourage you to consider financial support of this program and WFHB. Simply put, even though we are volunteer-driven, without your support it is impossible to provide the programming you love! To make your contribution, visit www.wfhb.org right now! In this episode:
- Nathan Dillon of The Acre Brothers band is interviewed, and features the songs "Rolling River", "She", and "Beat That Path".
- My Brown County returns with the second of two segments by Jeff Tryon on "The Artists" who put Brown County on the map as an artist colony.
- Don Crum tells us about the upcoming Brown County Rock & Mineral Club event.
- Naturalist Jim Eaglemann tells us all about the geologic history of Brown County.
- Cari Ray's For A Song segment is a story of love lost and found.
- Dave Seastrom talks about why he supports WFHB, and why you should too.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: After 7 years, 52 episodes, a couple of major fundraisers, managing a burgeoning website and more all-night engineering sessions than he can count, the founding technical producer of the Brown County Hour on WFHB, Jeff Foster, is retiring his studio chair to Mr. Chuck Wills. In this episode:
- The entire crew gangs up on Foster in an extended interview, and we hear tunes from his CD, Midnight In Zagreb.
- My Brown County returns with the first of two segments by Jeff Tryon on "The Artists" who put Brown County on the map as an artist colony.
- Rachel Perry tells the story of how Scarce o' Fat got its name.
- Naturalist Jim Eaglemann tells us all about mushrooms.
- Cari Ray's For A Song segment is dedicated to her buddy Jeff Foster.
- Dave Seastrom's delivers a personal memoir of how he and Foster came to be friends on BCH.
- Rick Fettig likens Foster's fingernails to the mighty eagle... it's ok, he uses them for playing guitar.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Vera Grubbs and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: We're doing something a little different this time around -- issuing our first-ever retrospective, covering all six years of the show's existence. After an extensive review of our first 51 episodes, we've stitched together a patchwork quilt of some evergreen performances by the BCH crew and the guests who have graced our program, including:
- An extended interview with none other than Chad Carrothers, the former GM of WFHB and the man who, along with BCH founder Pam Raider, nurtured the Brown County Hour into existence
- Our very first segment/comedy sketch, 'What The Hell', featuring Carol Conner and Patty Peaker, with music by Marti Garvey
- Pete Sebert's classic interview with Steve Miller
- Geoff Kellor and Laylee Witt discuss 'The Frogs & Toads of Brown County"
- Bird Snyder shares a bit of his mushrooming wisdom
- Dave Seastrom's very first essay on the show, 'The Lay of the Land'
- Rick Fettig interviews Nashville mayoral hopeful Tim White, dishes up his views on "Some Sex Marriage', and promotes his latest get-rich scheme, 'Hillbilly Love Potion'
- all topped off with outstanding encore musical performances by Rev Peyton, Carolyn Dutton, Robbie Bowden, Barry Johnson, Hamilton Creek and Bob Lucas.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills, assisted by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig, Jeff Foster and Chuck Wills.
First aired Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: original vocal trio Hoosier Darling (Ginger Curry, Sarah Flint & Suzette Weakley), interview and music. * Jeff Tryon with another "My Brown County" - The Buying of Brown County. * Lee Edgren tells us about CineFest * Emily Earnshaw on National History Day. * Pam Raider with info on Indiana Heritage Arts. * Cari Ray with another "For A Song" - on Dom Flemons. * Dave Seastrom muses on Rattlers.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Chuck Wills, assisted by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig, Jeff Foster and Chuck Wills.
First aired Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guest: singer-songwriter Kenan Rainwater, interview and music. * Amanda Webb and Anne Hawk tell us about their upcoming 'Musica Terra' Arts In The Park project. * Vera Grubbs interviews Hobbitian stone carver Sidney Bolam. * Singer/songwriter John Whitcomb (whose music we featured last month) shares memories of his father, former Indiana Governor Edward Whitcomb. * Dave Seastrom muses on mushroom eyes. * Rick Fettig delivers an original poem, 'Leaves of Grass'.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Rick Fettig, and Vera Grubbs.
First aired Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guest: singer-songwriter John Whitcomb, interview and music. * Artist Joe Henderson interviewed by Vera Grubbs. * Community Resource Center David Bartlett delivers an update on current CRC programs. * BCH songwriter-in-residence Cari Ray brings us her latest installment of For A Song. * Jeff Tryon's My Brown County: "Local Newspapers". * Dave Seastrom's monthly essay: "The Goat". * Rick Fettig recites an original poem, "A Tree".
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Rick Fettig, Vera Grubbs and Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we feature Celtic music from local band, Celtica (including an exclusive sneak listen to a tune from their upcoming CD), plus a song from our friend from Ireland, Eunan Mc Intyre. * Jim Schultz of the Peaceful Valley Heritage and Preservation project, discussing the preservation of local landmark structures. * Local artist Susan Showalter is interviewed by Vera Grubbs. * BCH songwriter-in-residence Cari Ray brings us her latest installment of For A Song. * Poetry by Carol Marks and Chris Curtin. * Dave Seastrom delivers a new essay: We Love Our Forests. * Rick Fettig tells us about an exciting new product, the ToeOutta.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Rick Fettig, Vera Grubbs and Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Singer-songwriter Travers Marks delivers 3 original songs recorded live in the BCH studio, along with an interview. * Patricia Krahnke discusses the BC Gay-Straight Alliance. * The knowledgeable Steve Grubbs brings us up to date on the decline of the American Chestnut tree, and hope for its future. * Jeff Tryon with another installment of My Brown County - "The Man Who Logged Brown County". * BCH songwriter-in-residence Cari Ray brings us her latest installment of For A Song. * With Valentine's Day on their minds, our own Dave Seastrom delivers a revealing essay on how he found love in the middle of the woods of Brown County, and Rick Fettig shares an idea for a new website, "CuddleBuddies". * Plus coverage of two prominent BC events happening in early March: the BC Playhouse' Brown County Music Celebration, and the National Maple Syrup Festival.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Rick Fettig and Vera Grubbs.
First aired Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: Chuck Wills & Braeden Brown, interview and live-in-studio music. * Elders Project: Sam Fritch, interview by Dave Seastrom. * Carol Morgan, Dick & Lori Young discuss TRIAD's work offering friendship and assistance to Brown County elders with Pam Raider. * Jeff Tryon returns with another My Brown County: "A New Year". * Cari Ray returns with her latest For A Song feature. * Essays by Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Rick Fettig and Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: Kara Barnard, Cari Ray and Chuck Wills perform holiday tunes (recorded live in our studio), and bring us up to speed on their Dec 12 Brown County Christmas SingAlong at the Brown County Inn. * Larry Pejeau of the Brown County Community Foundation with the latest endowment and foundation update. * Jeff Tryon returns with another My Brown County: "Everybody's Forest - The Trees We Own In Common". * Cari Ray returns with her latest For A Song feature. * Essays by Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guest: Forest Gras - interview plus music from his new CD, Stones N Bones * Vera Grubbs interviews artist Martha Sechler. * Pam Raider interviews patrons and organizers of the Brown County YMCA's Access Van program. * Jeff Tryon returns with another My Brown County featuring the story of "The Hidden City". * Cari Ray returns with her latest For A Song feature. * Poetry by Gunther Flumm and Chris Curtin. * Essay by Dave Seastrom, and Rick Fettig with Fall observations.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Cari Ray, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs and Rick Fettig.
First aired Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guest: Bob Lucas - extended interview, and live-in-studio music featuring Bob's unique fretless gourd banjo. * Jeff Tryon returns with another My Brown County featuring the story of "The Two-Dollar Egg". * Jan Swigert with info on Brown County's Backpack program which helps distribute free food to our students. * Cari Ray returns with her latest For A Song feature. * Essay by Dave Seastrom, and Rick Fettig with observations on "Pope & Circumstance". * Brown County Community Calendar for October 2015 by Vera Grubbs.
❀ A tip of the hat to our underwriter, Plum Creek Antiques, located on the corner of State Roads 45 and 135 in Bean Blossom.
✄ Engineering & post-production by Jeff Foster. ✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends.
☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig, with guest host Cari Ray.
First aired Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * WFHB Fall Fund Drive Special. * Musical guests: Slip Me 5 - old-time swingabilly, interview and songs. * Rachel Perry with the tale of "The Unreported Escape From The Old Log Jail". * Kathy Anderson of the Indiana Arts Commission tells us about two new state grants for artists. * Pam Raider with an historical look at the Suffragette Movement. * Essay by Dave Seastrom, and a humorous look at politics by Rick Fettig. * Brown County Community Calendar for September 2015.
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Pam Raider, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig, Jeff Foster, with guest host Cari Ray.
First aired Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: The Boxcar Annies (Heather Elkins, Gabrielle Steenburger and Barry Elkins) * Interviews with arborist Rick Patrick and author Ruth Anne Ingraham on Invasive Species * Jeff Tryon's My Brown County: "Stolen Watermelons" * Singer/songwriter Cari Ray returns with another For a Song * BCH "poet lariat" Gunther Flumm returns with his latest poem, "The Great Brown County Garbage War" * Poet Carol Marks returns with "Train" * Essay by Dave Seastrom * Brown County Community Calendar for August 2015
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig and Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: Lucky & The Kid (aka Picker Dan Bilger and Barry Elkins) * Vera Grubbs interviews artist Darren Redman * Pam Raider interviews Keith Bradway of the Writers, Readers and Poets Society (WRAPS) * Jeff Tryon's My Brown County: The Last House In Brown County" * Singer/songwriter Cari Ray returns with another "For a Song" * BCH "poet lariat" Gunther Flumm returns with his latest poem, Possum Oil * Essays by Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig * Brown County Community Calendar for July 2015
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig, Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, June 6, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: Amanda & Brian Webb * Anabel Hopkins tells us about the Partake Film Festival * Alan Birkmeyer shares info about the Relay For Life event * Jeff Tryon's My Brown County: How Peoga got it's name * Singer/songwriter Cari Ray returns with another "For a Song" * Essays and nonsense from Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig * "Remembering John Mills" by Paulette Justice and Pam Raider, music by Jeff Foster * Brown County Community Calendar
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig & Paulette Justice.
First aired Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests: The Hammer & The Hatchett * Jeff Tryon launches his new series, "My Brown County" * Vera Grubbs interviews artist Monique Cagle of Sleepy Cat Studio * Singer/songwriter Cari Ray returns with another "For a Song" * Poetry by Carol Marks, Chris Curtain and BCH Poet Laureate, Gunther Flumm * Essays by Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig * Guest host Paulette Justice delivers the May Brown County Community Calendar
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org
Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig & Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guests the Rusted String Swindlers * Singer/songwriter Cari Ray returns with another "For a Song" * Poetry by Carol Marks and BCH Poet Laureate, Gunther Flumm * Essays by Dave Seastrom and Rick Fettig * Vera Grubbs delivers the April Brown County Community Calendar and an interview with the Reverend Rick Clayton about the unique labyrinth he constructed behind his church * Brown County jazz violinist Carolyn Dutton talking about the upcoming BC Playhouse film, "Lady Be Good"
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Hosted by Dave Seastrom, Vera Grubbs, Rick Fettig & Jeff Foster.
First aired Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 9 AM on WFHB. ☆ In this episode of the Brown County Hour: * Musical guest Tammera Lane of CELTICA -- interview and songs from Labyrinth Walk. * Cari Ray returns with another For A Song, exploring the creative processes involved in songwriting. This month: Making the most of what you have. * Yellowwood Road resident Mark Cagle presents his views on the State's controversial road project. * Eric Freeman of the National Maple Syrup Festival describes the history of the event and the many offerings to be presented during its Brown County debut. * Dave Seastrom tells the story of his own maple syrup experiences. * Rick Fettig with a Brown County News Update on the Shine-On 2-K Run, a somewhat mythical event coming soon. * Poetry by Gunther Flumm: Leprechauned .
✇ Theme music by Slats Klug & Friends. ☞ Also available for downloading/streaming at WFHB.org