Memory Chips

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1812533/open_sms] Where do I start with Jone?  She has infinite interests and is infinitely interesting--even if we are just talking about vintage trailer camping, John Waters, condiments, and all the big plans we've made together in the course of our long friendship.  Projects like "The Act", which involved matching polyester dresses, singing, and comedy (it never happened.) On her own, Jone is responsible for many fun performances and projects like, "The Talk Show" and "The Jone Stebbins Show".  And her bands:  80s punk outfit The Wrecks [https://www.discogs.com/artist/391567-Wrecks] and alt-pop group Imperial Teen [https://imperialteen.com/].  She is also an aspiring Urban Sophisticate. Jone-inspired chips bags: *OOLALA Brand Porcini, Rosemary, and Olive Oil *Herr's Special Sauce (Ketchup, Hot Sauce, Salt, and Pepper) *Clancy's Dill Pickle *Luke's Organic Ketchup with Mustard and Pickle *Herr's Sandwi-chips Mustard (Extra Bold for topping your favorite sandwich) *Lay's Hot Sauce *Herr's Honey Sriracha *Lay's Dill Pickle Subscribe to Memory Chips podcast on any of your podcast platforms! https://pod.link/1588265708

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1812533/open_sms] Coming at you on Independence Day from the Town of Hillsboro, VA.  The Town has the best 4th of July fireworks!  Or second best, if you ask my Dad, who has lived outside of this tiny rural town for 37 years.  I talk to him and other long term residents, new arrivals, and people from other lands visiting this special small town with a big commitment to inclusivity --and a big budget for fireworks! While I'm certainly not a fan of Larry the Cable Guy, today's chips were selected for their All-American themes: Larry the Cable Guy Cheeseburger Tater Chips Larry the Cable Guy Tater Salad Tater Chips Cape Cod Americana Barbecue Brisket Subscribe to Memory Chips podcast on any of your podcast platforms! https://pod.link/1588265708

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1812533/open_sms] I don't know her actual name, but she goes by Mary Welcome.   And she is easily one of the most fascinating and welcoming people I have ever met.  And an artist and civic engineer who I connected with instantly, and who I envy for her vision and follow through. Take, for example, this:  God Bless the USPS [https://www.godblesstheusps.org/]   A long-term project in which Mary sets out, directionless on her trusty metal steed and hunts for small town post offices.  Without a map.  And then photographs them.  Not even the actual USPS does that! For our talk, we munched on Kettle Chips "Tailgate Edition" 7-Layer Dip Flavor [https://www.allrecipes.com/new-kettle-brand-7-layer-dip-chip-flavor-2023-8349172], which is what I served her the first time she came to my house for dinner.  How do I top that? Subscribe to Memory Chips podcast on any of your podcast platforms! https://pod.link/1588265708

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1812533/open_sms] Patricia Arnao [https://patarnao.com] is a multimedia visual artist who was one of the first artists -in-residence at our art space in Turkey.  Then I started a new one and I invited her to be first because she's Number 1!!! Pat showed up in West Virginia fresh off her most recent trip to Sicily, where she was taking care of legal business as part of her Italian citizenship application.   Over our Happy Hour Aperol Spritzes, we dove into why Americans are obsessed with Italy, Italian and American culture, and, of course, potato chips. Cameo by my beloved, Árni. Bags: *Le Contadine--Mediterranean Flavor (Tomato Basil) *San Carlo--Salami and Fennel *San Carlo--Vivace (Spicy) *Lays Bolognaise Subscribe to Memory Chips podcast on any of your podcast platforms! https://pod.link/1588265708

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1812533/open_sms] Sibel Horada [http://www.sibelhorada.com] is an artist from Turkey.  She is also my friend.  A friend who calls me from the supermarket in Ankara (Turkey) to show me what kinds of chips they have! Sibel has been making sculptures from found styrofoam that has washed ashore on Turkey's beaches.  In a nod to the Chips, she bought some Puffed Rice cakes because they are like styrofoam!  And then we talked about the elements, her work, Turkey, and bad graphic design.  Like the design on this episode's bags from my collection: Estrella "Cipso". Regional Flavors "Inner Anatolia Flavor--Pasturma" Estrella "Cipso" Regional Flavors "Aegean Flavor--Yogurt and Aegean Herbs" I miss Sibel.  www.sibelhorada.com [http://www.sibelhorada.com] Subscribe to Memory Chips podcast on any of your podcast platforms! https://pod.link/1588265708