12 episodes

A podcast sharing the secrets and stories of the characters of Niles, California. This is a Muggins Media Podcast. 

The Cast of Niles Krysten Laine

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 12 Ratings

A podcast sharing the secrets and stories of the characters of Niles, California. This is a Muggins Media Podcast. 

    Episode 12: The Incomparable Innkeeper with Michele White

    Episode 12: The Incomparable Innkeeper with Michele White

    A lady who is known by some as "the innkeeper" is Michele White. Her story, how she ended up in Niles and more is fascinating. And the presence of hospitality and neighborliness that she possesses is equally remarkable. 

    Her story directly intersects with the story of an another Cast of Niles guest we had on the podcast, Bruce Kaphan, her husband. Together they have helped to make Niles what it is today. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 44 min
    Episode 11: Drawing from Experiences and Painting from the Heart with Jeff Albrecht

    Episode 11: Drawing from Experiences and Painting from the Heart with Jeff Albrecht

    World renown artist and painter is another member of the Cast of Niles. He is from the Bay Area, but has been a part of the Niles community for a while now. Jeff teaches ceramics in a local high school, but in his extra time he paints and travels around to world to sell his paintings. Jeff is a fascinating individual, and we are excited to share this conversation with you to get to know him a little more.

    You can learn more about him on his website here.
    You can see more of his work here and here.
    And you can follow him on Instagram here. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 10: A Fresh Coat of Paint with Dirk Visser

    Episode 10: A Fresh Coat of Paint with Dirk Visser

    Entering into a world of dust and dolls, Dirk Visser became part of the cast of Niles in the later 1900s. Dirk shared in many amazing experiences and opportunities as a fisherman, cafe owner, soap maker, a philosopher and now a writer. 

    Dirk does not waste his experiences. Instead, he uses them to reflect on his life in order to understand it well and learn more about how to have a better life. 

    This simple, yet profound, conversation deepens the pool in Niles. Who knew that in such a small community you would find such a wealth of experience and reflection. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 55 min
    Episode 9: From Sound Check to the Underscore with Bruce Kaphan

    Episode 9: From Sound Check to the Underscore with Bruce Kaphan

    The Cast of Niles has many characters, and in this episode we hear from one who has been making music right here in Niles that has been enjoyed all over the world. Bruce Kaphan made his way in to the Niles community decades ago; and as destiny would have it, he has navigated his way through various parts of the music industry leaving quite a legacy.

    Just like it takes many different people to come together to create a film, the community of Niles has many players who help keep the magic alive.

    If you are interested in learning more about Bruce and discovering his work, visit his website here. You can find his discography and film scores here. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 41 min
    Episode 8: A Train Load of Niles Gals

    Episode 8: A Train Load of Niles Gals

    In this very special episode, we invite a dozen and a half gals who grew up in Niles to share their memories. And we did all of this live abroad the Skunk Train. The Niles Canyon Railroad hosted the podcast and this group of amazing Niles residents as we cruised down Niles' Canyon and back. For stories fashioned for the history books, this episode will not disappoint.

    Special thanks to the Niles Canyon Railroad for their work and hospitality in taking us all on this special journey down memory canyon. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 7: From Corporate to Comedy with Chris Tabish

    Episode 7: From Corporate to Comedy with Chris Tabish

    Niles resident Chris Tabish joins us for this episode to share his story how he went from working in a Fortune 500 company to providing comedy for people in companies who were working in positions just like he was in.

    Chris is the author of a few books including Comediology. His children's book can be found here.

    To see Chris doing stand-up live in the Bay Area, check out the available shows here at Cooper Cogburn.

    You can also find out more information about his company at their website here. 
    This podcast is brought to you by the Main Street Niles Association. For more information about them and the events that they sponsor, you can check out their website here. You can learn about upcoming events here.

    This podcast is hosted by Krysten Laine.

    Music is written and performed by Michael McNevin.

    This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

GrizzledOldGuy ,

Compelling Stories Well Told

🎼This story’s from Niles
About thirty miles🎵
South of Bagdad by the Bay

🎶Legends and lies
Film makers and spies🎶
Makes “Cast of Niles” worth a play!
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This podcast is the perfect medium to unveil the many stories the community of Niles holds tight. This first episode gives one the feeling that there’s tasty glimpses of the past in our future.

Ricky and Krysten effectively tease what’s to come in the upcoming episodes and I look forward to hearing each story.

Food admirer ,

Some feedback for the host

I love the concept and there’s plenty of room for improvement. On the second episode, the host kept interrupting the guest during the interview. Please let your guests finish speaking without cutting them off. I share your same enthusiasm for Niles but I’d like to hear what your guests have to say. In time, I believe this podcast will be better with some fine tuning and growing pains

great ct ,

Niles History and Culture in a Cast!

At last, a podcast about the Niles culture. Krysten has such an inquisitive and fun demeanor, this is going to be a fun ride. Thank you for putting this together!!!!

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