The First Step Podcast - Making Deerfield, The Airstream Interviews: Recent Episodes
Brian
In this episode, I talk to my Mom, Rose Farr Durkin, about her family, her childhood, and how being the child of two Irish immigrants has molded her life and beliefs. Her story is a testament to the power of resiliency, grit, and having faith through tremendous challenges and losses throughout her life.
Although much of Deerfield focuses on small town people and behaviors, much of the book was influenced by my mother and "her people" from the Emerald Isle. The main character, Paul Durkin, embodies many of the traits I've inherited and cherish from my Mom and from The Durkins...
This is a small excerpt where Paul recalls learning to ski while drinking with the "Colton Boys". I wrote this in memory of a similar incident I had when a few "friends" decided to fill me with beers and take me to Hickory Hill Ski Area in Warrensburg. My bride and I recently visited Hickory Hill and I was pleased to see that they continue to promote ungroomed trails and their signature "Poma Lifts." If you've never had the pleasure of using this style of lift, I double dog dare you to this winter...
In this episode, I talk with Jill Cowburn about how she got so smart. We also look back on the final edits she made to Deerfield to make it the best it could be!
In this episode, my good friend and fellow professor, Dr. Denise Pickering joins me to discuss her take on Substance Use Disorder Counseling, LGBTQ+ Issues, and some other topics she could relate to from Deerfield.
Denise was not a part of making the novel, but she was one of the first people who finished reading the book, and I was very interested to discuss some of the content and to get her views on Deerfield!
In this episode, I talk with my soulmate, best friend, and wife, Suzanne, about her part in the making of Deerfield!
My Airstream Podcast Series to go behind the scenes into the creation of Deerfield has begun! My first guest was Christopher Leske. It's hard to describe how talented Chris is in so many different ways! I knew he was an incredible musician, but when I saw that he also created amazing watercolor paintings, I knew he was the guy to make the cover for Deerfield! Chris and I go back many years and are both proud Dads, grateful husbands, and guys trying to live spiritually and intentionally One Day at a Time. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed talking to my friend and a true man of distinction, Chris Leske!