Two Pens, One Porch

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Writers Dagny Waldron and Cheryl Stead live in Virginia's Northern Neck. They discuss local happenings, the writing process, and anything else that grabs their attention. 

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    The Pet-Centered Episode

    How do cats and dogs appear in literature? Dagny and Cheryl explore the implications of various pet metaphors as Dagny's dogs provide inspiration. Then they expand their discussion to include aliens before returning the Earth and the ramifications of local bookstores on communities.  Links: How Independent Bookstores Have Thrived in Spite of Amazon.com | Working Knowledge Compass Cinema Six - times & tickets

  2. Jul 6

    Community in Popular Culture

    Cheryl and Dagny take a deep dive into how community shapes our lives and appears in popular fiction such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. Exactly how many hugs is too many? They will leave no stone unturned.

  3. Jul 1

    Delving into the Past

    Cheryl and Dagny explore their childhood memories for clues about why they became the people they are today. From the whacky to the tragic, their memories run the gamut. They round out the episode with a discussion of their latest reading adventures from the works of Elizabeth Strout and Oliver Sacks.

  4. Jun 25

    Bonus Mini Episode

    Cheryl and Dagny just couldn't wait two weeks to get together again. In this special episode, they provide an update on the missing scientists mentioned during their interview with Richard Stead. They then discuss what they've been reading and their opinions of the latest Star Wars installment.  Links to programs mentioned this episode:  The Lancaster Players | Northern Neck Community Theatre | 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone, VA, USA Cat Cove Inc. - Saving cats across the Northern Neck of Virginia LCL Home

  5. Jun 19

    Special Guest Richard Stead Joins us to discuss his exciting career

    Dr. Richard Stead joins Cheryl and Dagny this week. His expertise in geophysics notwithstanding, he is a very interesting person. Our interview runs the gamut from missing Los Alamos scientists to the worst sci-fi movies ever made.

  6. Jun 8

    Two Writers Discuss Harry Potter Vs. Star Wars Characters

    In their second episode, Virginia writers Cheryl Stead and Dagny Waldron compare and contrast characters in the literary/cinematic universe of the recent past. How does Harry Potter measure up to Luke Skywalker? How did these stories impact the lives? Get ready for a very nerdy episode.

  7. May 27

    Premier Episode

    Cheryl and Dagny describe how they both arrived on the Northern Neck and their current writing projects. They explore their childhoods for common themes. Rescue animals and science fiction emerge.

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Writers Dagny Waldron and Cheryl Stead live in Virginia's Northern Neck. They discuss local happenings, the writing process, and anything else that grabs their attention. 

Information

  • Creator
    cheryl
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Two Pens, One Porch
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