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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. 

Doug's Front Porch Doug Madenford

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

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. 

    85 - Lew Bryson

    85 - Lew Bryson

    In this episode I welcome Lew Bryson up on to the front porch. We discuss his journey from rural Lancaster county to his love of food and drink including his various publications about beer and whiskey. We close our discussion talking about his current podcast, Seen Through A Glass, and discuss the value and importance of eating and drinking locally.

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    • 43 min
    84 - Richard Mammana

    84 - Richard Mammana

    In this episode I welcome Richard Mammana on to the front porch. We discuss his multi-ethnic childhood growing up in Easton, PA. We also discuss his acamdemic journey of studying greek, latin, and church history. We close our conversation with a discussion about his current work of documenting colonial-era Pennsylvania Dutch tombstones and what walking hundreds of old cemeteries has taught him about life.

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    • 46 min
    83 - Welcome 2024

    83 - Welcome 2024

    In this episode we welcome 2024 in by taking a short journey through my trusty Baer's Agricultural Almanac. We take a look at long range forecasts for the year, major anniversaries happening, and some humorous stories as well.

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    • 20 min
    82 - Katy Bodenhorn Barnes

    82 - Katy Bodenhorn Barnes

    In this episode I welcome Katy Bodenhorn Barnes up onto the front porch. We discuss her childhood in north Texas and her journey to college at BYU. We talk a lot about her current role as the Director of Genealogical Services at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. We close our conversation with some deep questions about the power of genealogy and how learning about your past can make you a better person.

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    • 48 min
    81 - Brian Aynardi

    81 - Brian Aynardi

    In this episode I welcome Brian Aynardi, a dear friend and distant cousin, up on the front porch. We talk about his childhood in Wyomissing, PA, and his journey to Penn State to pursue degrees in Turf Management. We spend the rest of our conversation talking about his addiction to alcohol and his successful road to recovery.

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    • 54 min
    80 - Gretchen Swank

    80 - Gretchen Swank

    In this episode I welcome Gretchen Swank up on the front porch. We discuss her childhood in the mountains of central PA, her time as a criminal investigator for the Pennsylvania State Police and her recent journey into the world of Urglaawe and Braucherei.

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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

punkpstr ,

Always an enjoyable listen

Doug has a gift for creating space in which people can share their stories. I learn something new or hear something that gets me thinking in each episode. Beyond that, it’s entertaining to listen to engaging conversation between down-to-earth people, especially when we don’t have the opportunity to sit on real front porches together. I always look forward to the next episode.

Mollyolecule ,

If you’re missing friends these days, Doug’s got you covered

Doug’s great conversational tone and genuine love for the friends he chats with makes this podcast easily one of my favorites. It really feels like you’re sitting on his front porch, enjoying a beer and chatting about life. Doug’s easy conversation, great questions and enthusiasm for friendship make Doug’s Front Porch feel like your own.

RachelYo99 ,

Doug you’re the best!!

Feels like you’re on Doug’s porch and really enjoying these intimate conversations. Especially during quarantine! Thanks Doug!!

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