The Grange Podcast

The Grange Podcast: Episode 016 Eric Weatherman

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime. Today, my guest is my Dad. During our conversation, wetalked about all things Christmas. Eric has been one of my most requested guestsfor the podcast, and I am glad we finally sat down and made it happen. We had agreat conversation, and the timing couldn’t have been better. I hope everyoneenjoys this one and has Merry Christmas. If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.   Anyone interested in coming on the podcast can reach out tothegrangepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with EricWeatherman.

The Grange Podcast: Episode 015 Spencer Gilmore

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime. Today, my guest is Spencer Gilmore. Spencer is a husband,father, mechanic, and 3rd-generation farmer on Kelly Hill. Spencer was my firstguest on The Grange 1 year ago, and it was great to have him back on. Duringour conversation, we talked about 2025 and all that is had in store for us. I want to take a quick minute and thank all the listenersand guests of this podcast over the last year. What started as an idea 3 yearsago is now a proof-of-concept that I look forward to growing. To everyone whohas reached out to me personally and given words of support and encouragement,Thank You! It means the world to me and keeps me motivated to continue downthis road. If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.   Anyone interested in coming on the podcast can reach out tothegrangepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with SpencerGilmore.

The Grange Podcast: Episode 014 Rod Fogle

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime. Today, my guest is Rod Fogle. Rod is a husband, father,pilot, avid outdoorsman, and, along with his wife Sue, owner of Fogle Pump andSupply.  During our conversation, we discussedRod’s personal history, including his family's legacy in the car dealershipbusiness, his start in entrepreneurship, partnerships along the way, and many storiesand insights from owning Fogle Pump and Supply for the last 44 years. I wasbeyond excited when Rod agreed to come on the podcast, and I am grateful forthe conversation we had. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did recordingit. During our conversation, Rod mentioned that his Grandfather'sfirst car dealership was located in the old Odd Fellows building in Colville,which is now where Café Italiano is. Neither of us was familiar with the originsof the Odd Fellows, so I did a little research last night and this is what Ifound: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Colville LodgeNo. 109 was founded in 1891 and built its first lodge building in 1897. Thefirst leader was Robert E. Lee, a prominent local businessman and former mayor.The IOOF itself is a fraternal organization founded in 1819 to provide socialsupport and charity, with a focus on visiting the sick, relieving thedistressed, and burying the dead. I couldn’t find when the Colville chapter ofthe Odd Fellows was dissolved, but I find these old chapters —such as the OddFellows, Elks, JCs, Lions Club, etc. —fascinating and often wonder why thesegroups became obsolete. Maybe its time to get something going again! If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.   Anyone interested in coming on the podcast can reach out tothegrangepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with RodFogle.

The Grange Podcast: Episode 013 Kody Hart

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime. Today, my guest is Kody Hart. Kody is a husband, father, business owner, and my long time friend. If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.   Anyone interested in coming on the podcast can reach out tothegrangepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is myconversation with Kody Hart

The Grange Podcast: Episode 012 Maggee Schmitz

Today, my guest is Maggie Schmitz. Maggie is a Junior atWhite River High School and is a standout point guard for the White RiverHornets basketball team. During our conversation Maggie shares her journey as ayoung basketball player, discussing her early love for the sport, the rigoroustraining and competition she faces in AAU, and the importance of mentalresilience in her game. She highlights the influence of her coach, the recruitingprocess, and the unwavering support from her family. Maggie also touches on herhobbies outside of basketball, including hunting and fishing, and reflects onher aspirations for the future. If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.   Anyone interested in coming on the podcast can reach out tothegrangepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with MaggieSchmitz.