Doug's Front Porch

Doug Madenford
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Join host, Doug Madenford, as he welcomes guests onto his front porch for some good old-fashioned conversation. New episodes air on the 1st of each month. 

  1. DEC 1

    106 - Merit Patterson

    In this episode we welcome former student and dear friend, Merit Patterson, onto the front porch. We discuss his high school cross country days, his transition to becoming a "rat" at the Virginia Military Institute, to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a United States Marine. Merit tells us what service means to him and what the attributes of a good leader are.  Get your Front Porch Merch!  Support the show

    50 min

  2. NOV 1

    105 - Angela Harding

    In this episode we welcome former colleague and friend, Angela Harding, onto the Front Porch. Ang is currently serving as one of the County Commissioners for Clinton County, PA. We get a civics lesson on just what do County Commissioners do and the importance of following and understanding local government. We also discuss Ang's son, Von, and his success on the Penn State football field and what that experience was like for Mamma Harding.  Get your Front Porch merch!  Support the show

    40 min

  3. OCT 1

    104 - Steven Perrin

    In this episode I welcome Steven Perrin on to the front porch. We discuss his epiphany that led him to the Emergency Medical Services life. He tells us about his time as a Critical Care Flight Paramedic to his new role as the manager of a local EMS center. We also learn how he deals with the stress that accompanies his line of work.  Support the show

    43 min

  4. SEP 1

    103 - Chelsea Grieb

    This month we welcome Chelsea Grieb on to the front porch. Chelsea is currently the Health Occupations teacher at the school where I teach. We discuss her journey to becoming a nurse and then her transition from nursing to teaching future nurses and health care workers. We discuss the shared skills between the two professions and close out with our 10 quick questions.  Support the show

    39 min

  5. AUG 1

    102 - Tyler Barth (Replay)

    In this episode I welcome Tyler Barth, Principal of Robb Elementary School in Lock Haven, PA, on to the front porch. We discuss his childhood that was heavily influenced by both his parents and his grandparents. We also discuss why he went into education, his transition from the classroom to the principal's office, and how he builds and maintains a culture of caring and excellence in his building. [Originally aired 01 September 2024]. Get your Front Porch merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/padutch101 Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/PADutch101 Support the show

    44 min

  6. JUL 1

    101 - Kevin Macomber

    In this episode we welcome Kevin Macomber on to the front porch. Kevin is the author of the book: Walking from the Shadows: My Journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We discuss his long battle with PTSD and what drove him to write his book. We also discuss his advocacy for all people suffering with PTSD.  Get Kevin's Book! Get your Front Porch Merch! Support the show

    48 min

  7. JUN 1

    100 - Doug Madenford

    Yahoo! Throw your straw hats up in the air because we are celebrating. This episode marks the 100th episode of Doug's Front Porch. For such an event, I felt obliged to turn the interview table around and instead of asking the questions, I would answer them. A special thanks goes out to Kevin Shock for interviewing me and Dustin Shirk for asking me my 10 quick questions. Here's to the next 100! Support the show

    1h 19m

  8. MAY 1

    99 - The Class of 2025

    This month I continue the tradition of sitting down with some of my graduating seniors. This year I welcome Avah Rafter, Michael Britten, Victoria Guthrie, and Ricky Fantaski onto the Front Porch. They discuss what they did in high school, what they are feeling as they prepare to graduate, what they are afraid of, what they are proud of, and what their future plans are.  Get your Front Porch merch! Become a Patron!  Support the show

    26 min
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Join host, Doug Madenford, as he welcomes guests onto his front porch for some good old-fashioned conversation. New episodes air on the 1st of each month. 

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  • Creator
    Doug Madenford
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Doug's Front Porch
  • Show Website
    Doug's Front Porch

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