BIG MAMA HEX - "BEST OF" EPISODES

This is the first episode of my new series, BIG MAMA HEX PODCAST - SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality, I sit down (virtually) with friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a practicing jew with a very wonderful story of connection to his beliefs through his familial history. He is also a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studied linguistics and politics, with

In episode 35 I sit down (virtually) with Gail Kessler of Ladyfingers Sewing Studio in Oley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and her journey to owning and operating Ladyfingers. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Oley Valley!Links:ladyfingerssewing.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LadyfingersSewingStudioandoverfabrics.com

In episode 33 I am chatting with friend, fellow Deitscher and artist, Ben Rader! We talk about art, culture and music. It was a blast catching up with Ben and learning more about his childhood and life before we knew him. Check out his links below!Learn more:https://www.benjaminrader.com/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminraderart/https://www.facebook.com/benjaminraderartMountain Ma

In episode 32 I am chatting with Robert Joseph Jones, new friend and owner of the amazing shop, Ysbrydoliaeth - Curiosity Shop / Magasin de curiosités. We discussed our shared backgrounds of Welsh and Deitsch along with Welsh identity, Robert's background in languages as well as teaching and writing poetry.Robert Jones, comes originally from Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylva

In episode 32, I get a chance to interview a friend, an amazing contributor to the modern research landscape in Pennsylvania Dutch studies, Alexander Lawrence Ames. He is an intellectual historian, material culture scholar, and library and museum professional based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With interests in the religious and cultural history of early America, Ames’s researc

In episode 31 I sit down (virtually) with new friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studied linguistics and politics, with specific interests in language revitalization and Spanish literature. Originally from Mohnton, PA, he grew up immersed in PA Dutch culture and language with his grandparents on his dad’s side of the family a

In this episode I sit down with Rachael and Gene Kehler. I met Rachael years ago at her old fashioned candy shop in Boyertown, The Peppermint Stick. She is a wonderful person and we got along instantly! I never forgot her great energy and spirit. So when I found out she had become the president of The Boyertown Historical Society, I reached out to her to interview her about her wor

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In episode 27, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gandee during his field work. Also, J

In episode 26 I sit down with Kathleen Walck, friend, art educator, craftswoman, shop owner, and we talk about her new adventure, and shop, Local Folk Creative Studio. Also her amazing embroidery work under Walnut and Laurel. It's so fun to catch up with this creative sister and do check out her amazing new shop and classes in Kutztown with the links below.https://www.local-folk.co