On this episode of the podcast, Abbie Pietruszynski conducts and co-produces a fantastic and very conversational interview with me thru Zoom. This is Abbie's debut/first time on the show.

After our introductions, Abbie asks me questions and we talk about several different topics: Our thoughts on Tuesday's Midterm Elections and how we are both really happy with most of the results from the elections, the political landscape overall, activities I was involved in during my years at Valley High School including two choirs and KWDM radio, the broadcast experiences I had during my 4-1/2 years at Drake, classic and vintage films including me teaching Abbie about the Roadshow Theatrical Presentations type of films and their history.

And with this episode, we have now reach our baseline minimum goal of having at least 50 new episodes recorded of the podcast this year!!!

This episode was recorded on Friday morning November 6, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 13 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Robin Bear conducts and co-produces a fantastic and conversational interview with me In Person. This is Robin's fourth time on the show and we recorded this episode in the outdoor section of The Des Moines Art Center Cafe.

This episode is officially titled "Robin Asks Questions Written by Dana, OY". After our introductions, Robin asked me the following questions:

1. What are three things you love about Dana?

2. What are three things you adore about me (Robin)?

3. You post often about VALUES. if you could identify the Top 3 Values, what would they be?

4. Do the films you collect/order/watch reflect these values?

5. Along our walk today on the Bill Riley Trail, what mindful moments captured you?

6. What qualities do you admire most in people?

7. If you could ask me a question, what would it be?

8. What are your favorite things about me (Robin) and Dana?

This episode was recorded on Friday afternoon November 6, 2026 and it runs a short 19 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Dawn Martinez Oropeza conducts and co-produces a fantastic and conversational interview with me In Person. This is Dawn's debut/first time on the show and we recorded this interview at Caspe Terrace in Waukee, IA.

After our introductions, Dawn asks me the following unique questions that I have never been asked before:

1. When did your family come to the United States and when did they come to Iowa?

2. What kind of work did your great-grandparents do when they came to the U.S?

3. Have you read the book on Sioux City Jews (written in the late 1960's)? Did you find anyone in your family in that book?

4. What are 2 or 3 words that describe the Des Moines Jewish Community for you?

5. What is something about the Des Moines Jewish Community that you understand today that you didn't understand when you were younger?

6. What was the style of learning at the summer camp you went to , did they have learning sessions during camp?

7. What is one moment of history in the Jewish community of DSM that you believe really defined who we are as a community?

8. Do you remember a time that something happened in DSM that brought the Jewish community together in a way you have never seen before?

9. Who do you believe has made a significant difference in this community that hasn't been recognized, you really feel like this person should be upheld?

10. What is a story that you have heard that you are worried might disappear over generations that the Iowa Jewish Heritage Museum needs to be aware of and record?

11. What are three Jewish artifacts related to DSM that need to be at the Iowa Jewish Heritage Museum?

12. What of our collective story makes you the most proud?

13. Have you personally experienced Anti-Semitism here?

14. What is a prized historical moment of Jewish history in DSM that should be documented and be part of the IJHS?

15. If the IJHS was going to do a display case on you or The Juice with Jeff, how would you want to be remembered?

This episode was recorded on Friday afternoon October 23, 2026 and it runs 48 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!