Best wanderingpen Podcasts (2025)

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From Vulnerability to Voice: A Personal Reflection & Future Glimpse 10:23

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In this heartfelt solo episode, host Christine Musser pauses to reflect on the growth, gratitude, and genuine connection that have defined the first 21 episodes of The Wandering Pen. What began as a podcast rooted in vulnerability and storytelling has blossomed into a meaningful space for authors, historians, artists, and everyday people to share t…

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History, Heritage & Nonconformity: Anne Deeter Gallaher Reflects on Her Roots 33:34

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Today’s episode tells the story of a trailblazing Pennsylvania family who challenged expectations and left a powerful legacy. Based in the Harrisburg area during the early 1900s, this family defied societal norms: a mother who began a professional singing career at 50, a daughter who became one of the highest-earning women of her time and later led…

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The Power of Grit: Mari Sandoz’s Legacy as the Story Catcher of the Plains 56:43

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen, host Christine Musser welcomes historian and author Shannon D. Smith, President of the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, for a compelling conversation about the life, work, and enduring legacy of Mari Sandoz—one of the most powerful voices of the American High Plains. Born in 1896 in a sod house in northwest Nebras…

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Resilience and the Writer’s Journey: Julie Burtinshaw on Grief and Renewal 58:10

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In this heartfelt episode, author Julie Burtinshaw joins host Christine Musser to explore the healing power of writing through personal loss and life’s most challenging moments. Julie opens up about her journey back to writing after deep grief, sharing how creativity can be both a refuge and a path to renewal. Together, Christine and Julie reflect …

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From Hemingway to EcoWatch: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on Storytelling and Sustainability 52:10

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen, Christine Musser welcomes Cristen Hemingway Jaynes—great-granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, author, and environmental journalist—for a thoughtful conversation on legacy, creativity, and the natural world. From retracing her famous ancestor’s steps to carving out her own voice through fiction, nonfiction, and en…

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Dennis Owens on 30+ Years in Journalism and the Changing Face of Local News 44:05

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, Christine Musser sits down with Dennis Owens—longtime ABC27 anchor, political reporter, and host of This Week in Pennsylvania—for a compelling conversation about the transformation of journalism over the past 30 years. From his early days in sports broadcasting to becoming a trusted political voice at t…

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The Peebles' Homestead: A Piece of Pennsylvania’s Past Worth Saving 27:49

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen, Christine talks with Brian Fritz, a historic preservation advocate who has spent the past five years working to save the Peebles Farmstead—a limestone homestead built in 1773 just outside Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Once home to Revolutionary War veteran Alexander Peebles Sr., this historic property tells the s…

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Grounded and Growing: Martha Judy Bailey on Land, Legacy, and Leadership 59:46

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen, host Christine Musser welcomes guest Judy Bailey—a retired nurse anesthetist, lifelong conservationist, and now candidate for Upper Allen Township Commissioner. Judy shares her inspiring journey from her early days in a student conservation program in the Smoky Mountains to her leadership in the South Mountain …

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Launching a Beauty Brand with Purpose: Darci Henry’s Journey 1:14:54

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, Christine Musser chats with Darci Henry, founder of Darcy Henry Beauty, about how beauty, confidence, and authenticity come together through her brand. Darci shares her inspiring journey of launching her cosmetic line, the importance of clean ingredients and U.S.-based manufacturing, and why beauty shou…

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania 59:15

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5uof3PfVJ7DpNjHb2Ecm Exploring Pine Grove Furnace State Park: Its History, Industry, and Natural Beauty with Andre Weltman What hidden history lies beneath Pine Grove Furnace State Park’s trails and lakes? In this episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, I sit down with Andre Weltman, local historian, and chair of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace Sta…

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South Mountain Appalachian Trail: State of the Region 55:45

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Did you know the Appalachian Trail’s halfway point lies within Pennsylvania’s South Mountain Region part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range? Julia & Katie This ecologically and culturally rich area faces opportunities and challenges—from conservation successes and rare species preservation to increasing land development pressures. In this episode, Ka…

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Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania 47:06

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In Episode 10, host Christine Musser welcomes historian and author Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward to discuss his latest book, Cradle of Conservation, published by Temple University. They explore Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the conservation movement, highlighting influential figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Rothrock, and Myra Lloyd Dock. Durin…

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The Art and Craft of Writing 47:24

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Join Christine Musser and Cliff Brackett for a thoughtful, honest discussion on The Art and Craft of Writing. Cliff will share details of why he is on a mission to complete his book, The Garden Collection of Short Stories. This conversation is for every writer, no matter what stage they are at in the writing process. Writers and those considering w…

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Creating a Legacy Beyond the Bucket List 30:26

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Join Christine Musser in episode eight of the Wandering Pen Podcast as she welcomes the inspirational speaker and thought leader Noralee Cole. With over 25 years of experience, Noralee shares her mission to guide individuals toward becoming the stars of their own lives through intentional actions and creating a meaningful legacy. In this engaging c…

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Finding Identity: A Journey of Adoption and Belonging 47:56

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In this captivating episode, host Christine Musser welcomes Melanie Stark, a remarkable writer and educator, to delve into the profound and personal narrative of an adoptee’s experiences. Melanie, acclaimed author of "Leadership with Love," opens her heart to share her intimate journey navigating the complex dynamics of adoption. With wisdom and vu…

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Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution 48:30

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On Monday, January 27, 2025, I sat down with Kathleen DuVal to discuss her book Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution. Dr. DuVal, a North Carolina Chapel Hill professor, highlighted her book about the American Revolution in the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River Valley, the little-known story that students and adults kno…

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Etched in Granite Series: How an author gave a voice. a presence & a history to those buried in a pauper's cemetery 55:24

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Mj Pettengill is an author and social historian with a focus on cultural narrative and traditions, historical and intergenerational trauma integration, ancestral healing, and social welfare development. She has a background in Civil War Musicology and trumpet performance. Before transitioning to the world of writing, she performed as a soloist with…

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Billiards for Benefits where every game is a gift 31:35

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If you liked the movies Cool Hand Luke or The Color of Money, you would enjoy participating in Billiards for Benefits. Listen to the podcast and learn that it’s not just about playing pool . . . This podcast took place on Sunday, January 26, 2025. My guest is Tracee Clepper. Tracee and co-founder Lisa Kochenauer started Billiards for Benefits in 20…

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Farming in Cumberland County Yesterday and Today 25:15

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On July 11, 2023, Christine Musser interviewed Ivo Otto III. Mr. Otto is an attorney with Martson Law in Carlisle, PA. His family held the record in Pennsylvania for the best milk production. The Otto family farm is located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Parts of the farm have been sold off for industrial and residential developmen…

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A Day in the Life of a Commercial Fisherman 38:18

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Martavis Washington grew up helping his dad bring in blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay. In Episode 3, Martavis shares how the role of the commercial fisherman spanned three generations of the Washington family from Grasonville, Maryland. There is something special about the craft of a Chesapeake Bay Waterman (the local term for commercial fisherma…

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From Vulnerability to Voice: A Personal Reflection & Future Glimpse 10:23

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History, Heritage & Nonconformity: Anne Deeter Gallaher Reflects on Her Roots 33:34

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The Power of Grit: Mari Sandoz’s Legacy as the Story Catcher of the Plains 56:43

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Resilience and the Writer’s Journey: Julie Burtinshaw on Grief and Renewal 58:10

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From Hemingway to EcoWatch: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on Storytelling and Sustainability 52:10

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Dennis Owens on 30+ Years in Journalism and the Changing Face of Local News 44:05

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The Peebles' Homestead: A Piece of Pennsylvania’s Past Worth Saving 27:49

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Grounded and Growing: Martha Judy Bailey on Land, Legacy, and Leadership 59:46

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Launching a Beauty Brand with Purpose: Darci Henry’s Journey 1:14:54

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania 59:15

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South Mountain Appalachian Trail: State of the Region 55:45

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Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania 47:06

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The Art and Craft of Writing 47:24

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Creating a Legacy Beyond the Bucket List 30:26

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Finding Identity: A Journey of Adoption and Belonging 47:56

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Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution 48:30

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Etched in Granite Series: How an author gave a voice. a presence & a history to those buried in a pauper's cemetery 55:24

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Billiards for Benefits where every game is a gift 31:35

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Farming in Cumberland County Yesterday and Today 25:15

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A Day in the Life of a Commercial Fisherman 38:18