Off Script With Trish Glose

Trish Glose interviews the "King of Pot", now turned "King of Hemp". It's Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. and one of the biggest pot smugglers on the West Coast in the sixties. He talks about how he got into the world of smuggling, the infrastructure he built, and how ultimately, he got caught. He tells tales from the co-ed prison he was in, what he did when he got out and how now, his life's focus is on hemp. The stories are charged with laughter and lightheartedness, but his passion really comes out when he starts talking about hemp. Listen why he believe the plant will seriously change the world.

Trish Glose grabs Brian Schnee off the desk for a very special anniversary episode (number 50!) of Off Script. He talks about growing up in Connecticut, why he was so good at drums and his journey from being a sports guy to reading the news at KTVL. A hilarious story toward the end about the day Brian says he "almost killed Barley" his dog.

Trish Glose visits the Ryan Rose tasting room, formerly known as Folin Cellars to chat with winemaker, Rob Folin. Rob talks about going from merchandising to wine making, how where he started in the industry put him on the path to where he is now, and why many think he's not the typical image of a winemaker. The two also gush over their love of cooking, specifically, the right way (in their opinion), to get in the kitchen and cook.

Trish Glose talks to father, and recently, somewhat of an activist, Andrew Pollack. Pollack lost his daughter, Meadow in the school shooting in Parkland, Florida in February of 2018. Since then, he says he wanted to find out the facts about what happened that day and why the shooting happened in the first place. Shortly after, he started writing a book that documented all that he found. He talks to KTVL about his family, the move to Florida, the day he found out his daughter would never be coming home, and what's next for him.

Trish Glose talks to Melodie Picard, owner of the Oregon Cheese Cave, which recently opened in Phoenix. Melodie moved to the United States after living in Normandy for 20 years. She got a job as a nanny in the au pair program, and pursued dreams of acting before she realized her true calling. Find out why she moved to Southern Oregon, what motivated her to open up a cheese shop and why she was obsessed with the television show "Beverly Hills 90210" while living in France.

Trish Glose gets to know local winemaker, Andy Myer. Andy recently started his own label after working in many different wineries. The two talk about how he gets bored easily, how wine seemed to fix that problem, and what he'd like to see in the future when it comes to what he's making inside the bottle.

For the first time, Trish Glose takes Off Script on the road to Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland to talk to wine maker Vince Vidrine. Sitting outside by the tasting room, the two talk about how Vince actually started making beer while in college, but quickly moved to wine. He traveled all over the world, working in different wineries, including some in the Willamette Valley. He says he found his unicorn job at Irvine & Roberts. Find out why he loves this job so much and his vision for the future.

Trish Glose gets to know Eric Eisenberg, the Director of Dining Services at the Rogue Valley Manor. Eric is fairly new to Southern Oregon, but not a kitchen, and certainly not his current role. He's a kid from Brooklyn who wanted to go into theater, but found the kitchen was calling his name. He shares the adventures of his life, which include working in restaurants in New York City, a five year venture in France, and then to Seattle where he opened a very famous restaurant that he made his own. His stories almost seem fake and out of a storybook as he talks about his life and his love of food with gusto.

Trish Glose talks to local veterinarian and friend, Dr. Tami Rogers from Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital. She grew up with sisters, although didn't realize one was actually her sister until she was a teenager. She talks about going to veterinary school, the odd-ish jobs she took before, the heartbreaking trials of going through several miscarriages and the daily grind at work, including everything you didn't really want to know about your dog's anal glands. Her stories are touching, real and honest.

Trish Glose soaks up a wee bit of knowledge from Dr. Mike Amaranthus, the man who, with the help of his wife, started Mycorrhizal Applications in Grants Pass. With the help of his mentor, he learned how to make plants grow better and increase quality, productivity, and health. He talks a lot about mushrooms and how these applications can change the way the world grows food and plants. It's nerdy in all the most fabulous of ways.

KTVL's Trish Glose talks to President of the Board of Directors of SoHumane, Dave Filomeo. Dave worked for the same company for 35 years in human resources. He goes into what he calls his "ideal childhood", how he's seen the workforce change in the last few decades and why he made his move to Medford. He also talks (a little bit) about working with rocket scientists.

Trish Glose goes off script with Mark Dennett from The Dennett Consulting Group. He talks about living in 16-ish places by the time he was 16, how a love for theater took him to journalism school, and how a car wash started the idea of a frequent flyer program, used by most airlines today. There are several interesting and thought-provoking nuggets of wisdom and the most amazing story about Dennett's grandfather, who knew Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

Trish Glose talks about it all with local boutique owner, Amy DiCostanzo. She opened Papillon Rouge after working in a boutique in Arizona. She was told it wouldn't make it, but didn't let that stop her. She now has two stores under her belt, with the help of a partner. The two talk about their love of animals, why the library can be dangerous at night, and some marital advice Amy says worked for a friend.

Trish Glose chats with Andy Phillips, who has worked in several restaurants and on several wine programs from Southern Oregon to Hawaii. He's watched Southern Oregon's logging industry change drastically and specifically, he's watched Ashland transform into more of a tourist destination. He talks about his love of wine, his insane bicycle trips across the country and a huge accomplishment at a local restaurant.

Trish Glose gets to know Central Point School District Superintendent, Samantha Steele. According to her, she's technically a high school dropout, but says she made up for it later when she snagged two degrees in five years. The two talk about her path to becoming superintendent, how she realized later it wasn't the job she thought, and what she's doing to help change education. They also talk about CraterWorks makerspace, one of her babies, and her hopes for this new adventure in the school district.

Trish Glose talks to local business owner, Natasha Hopkins, who owns the Rogue Grape in downtown Medford. She talks about growing up with a drug addicted mother and how she broke free from that life to eventually find her happiness. She was dreaming big about opening a wine shop and those dreams came true with her current business. The struggles of being an entrepreneur (that's where the Post-It comes in), her second go at parenthood, and her goal with her business.

Trish Glose was lucky enough to hear about Chuck Taylor and his business, Taylor's Sausage. It all started with his English grandpa, who moved to Canada, and then eventually Southern California. His family was one of the first in the farmers markets in Hollywood and the business lived through many tense and tough economical times. Find out how he stumbled across the plant in Cave Junction and how they turned the business into what it is today. They also talk about Chuck's lovely wife, Marilyn and how they met. From beginning to end, Chuck is heartwarming, funny and real.

Trish Glose learns all about the heart, heart attacks and the life-saving program Dr. Brian Gross helped begin. The cardiologist instantly knew he wanted to live in Southern Oregon and played a huge role in developing the STEMI program. Find out how he put the Rogue Valley on the map through his life-saving work, why he loves wearing bowties and how playing squash got him into medical school.

Trish Glose finds out about Southern Oregon University head soccer coach, Davie Carmichael. Originally from Scotland, Davie talks about growing up playing football (not soccer), living in a bed and breakfast and his trek to America. He's had several head coaching jobs and is excited he's in Southern Oregon for this next adventure. He also thinks his thick Scottish accent is fading... you be the judge.

Trish Glose chats with fellow podcaster Danielle Craig. The two talk about her podcast, "Happiness in Progress", and her life as a local journalist at a Southern Oregon television station. She talks about when she first realized she wanted to be a journalist and the moment when her life changed and she knew she needed a different path in life.