The Borderlands Podcast | Enlightenment from the Fringe

Episode 018 - Jon Houdyschell and a career in aviation

I graduated HS with Jon, and we've known each other for over 30 years. He's been flying airplanes since I first met him. Jon has been in the cockpit of practically anything with wings. He's a foodie, probably just from traveling to so many destinations.  Many may not know this about him, but he's worked as a sommelier...kinda.  I'm certain there were a few questions I just didn't get around to asking him during this lengthy interview, so I'm sure to have another podcast with him. His story is so interesting to me, and I hope my listeners enjoy hearing from Jon as much as I did.

Episode 017 - My Old Friend Morgan and a Discussion about EVs

I recently bought an EV and I love it.  I've faced a moderate amount of criticism for my decision to buy this car.  I asked FaceBook and my Friends to ask me serious questions about the EV, and along with my old buddy Morgan, we try to address all of the questions.   It's also notable that Morgan runs a charity for Huntington's Disease called Fast Track for a Cure, or FastTrackPGH.com, please give it a look.

Episode 016 - Kickin’ back with some Grunts

Recorded 4/24/2022 This episode was a blast to record. First, imagine walking into a total stranger's home and meeting several of his close friends and acquaintances, then sitting down with two other members of his podcast team and recording unscripted for their show.  Second, imagine interviewing the three strangers immediately afterward for this podcast.  We got along amazingly, as though we were all old friends. The Grunts in Appalachia podcast just dropped its 40th episode.  I was fortunate enough to be invited as a guest on that episode, where one of the Grunts talks about celebrating his 40th birthday.  Then, I was fortunate enough again to have them interview on my show. John Creamer, Nate Kingsley, and Brandon McGuire bring their own brand of sarcasm, laughs, and deep dives to the Borderlands.  I am extremely grateful for having them as guests.  Sit back and join in as we go who knows how many cans deep into a huge cache of cheap beer, grill out, and talk about life in Appalachia. As usual, I hope you enjoy the podcast, and I welcome comments and suggestions.  Reach out to me at denning633@gmail.com [denning633@gmail.com] or through the comments section of Podbean. Explicit language, consumption and description of alcohol Music credit: Songs by Punk Rock Opera are licensed under CC-BY-NC 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/]

Episode 015 - The Denning Boys, again

Recorded 3/19/2022 This episode Sam, Joe, and I talk about an evening out with the Old Man for drinks and smokes. We discuss what we're reading, watching, and listening to. We touch on Joe's recent promotion in the PD. Plus the usual "jackassery" as Joe describes it.  I hope you enjoy and I appreciate your listening.

Episode 014 - Emergency Preparedness

Recorded 2/1/2022 Tonight I discuss briefly some ideas for emergency preparedness. This topic comes to mind in light of the disastrous ice storm about this time last year and the prolonged power outage we had.  There is another potential ice storm coming in the next couple of days, and we just had an outage tonight for a couple of hours.  Food for thought.   As usual, I hope you enjoy the podcast, and I welcome comments and suggestions.  Reach out to me at denning633@gmail.com [denning633@gmail.com] or through the comments section of Podbean. Explicit language, consumption and description of alcohol Music credit: The Road, Attack on Castle Marshall, and Military Industrial Complex by Punk Rock Opera are licensed under CC-BY-NC 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/]