Heirlooms Haley Ingersoll

At long last, I'm back with another episode! This time, I sit down in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with my mother, Patty.

Over beers, we discuss her German upbringing, family recipes & traditions, chance run-ins with a fellow German family at a small-town campground, and other dear memories that belong only to her.

This episode's heirloom is a sled given to her by her beloved Uncle Leonard and Aunt Irene, who she tells us about through past memories in the episode. By the end, it is clear this sled was and still is more than a toy; it is a taproot to the endearment she felt toward them, memories shared with siblings, and a signpost for remembering their influence on her as a girl.

The third installment of the Heirlooms origin story is finally here. Join me and my dad as we revisit his time in corrections, the people he met along the way, and the things that got him through. One such item includes today's heirloom, his beloved typewriter on which he wrote poems, letters to loved ones & the community, and even his own appeal for a sentence reduction!

Needless to say, this was a powerful tool in an otherwise disempowering setting. Listen along as we revisit some of the memories and excerpts of this era.

TW: Violence; profanity; incarceration + confinement

If you'd like to read the accompanying blog posts, they are linked below: 

1. Captain Kangaroo
2. Better Boy
3. The Typewriter

If you are interested in being a guest on the Heirlooms podcast, send me a DM on Instagram @heirloomspodcast!

The Heirlooms origin story continues. Buckle up as we go on the run. In this episode, my dad details his motorcycle accident, a crime streak (including some time at large), getting caught, and the keepsakes that marked this chaotic--yet pivotal--chapter in his life.

CW: Explicit language, suicide, guns, domestic violence

Welcome to part one of the Heirlooms origin story. In this episode, I interview my dad about his unconventional upbringing. We address the motifs, songs, and people that were influential in his formative years, including special guest, Captain Kangaroo.

The Heirlooms Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EQSRnKQ26oEU9E5pa7giB?si=fbff6ba5ee974023

This is Heirlooms, a podcast where we discuss family ties, hand-me-downs, tchotchkes, and all the traditions that make us who we are. Every episode, your host (Haley Ingersoll) features a special guest and an heirloom that matters to them, taking stock of all the little things that are actually quite big. Here's a sneak peak of what the show is all about.

Get in touch on Instagram @HeirloomsPodcast or via email: Haley.Heirlooms@gmail.com