Familiar Strangers: The Class of 2006 Podcast

For this episode, we went on summer break: literally. This thing was recorded back in July when we scheduled vacations at the same time and whiffed on our first opportunity to record together in person. 
However, we make lemonade out of lemons! Drew, who was in Billings visiting his family, walked through our old high school and recorded this episode on site! 
He was joined by Billings Central's principal, Nolan Trafton (Drew's brother), who shared about how the building has changed since '06, new classes being offered and the special way legacy plays a role in the school today. 
As always, a special thank you goes to Steve Miller and James Evanson for the artwork and tunes! 

Scuba?! Scuba! In this episode, we 'dive' into a favorite hobby of the one and only Erin Gaertner! She also fills us in on her globetrotting and does a great job selling us on one of her favorite locales. From bad romance novels to stealing and exchanging white boards during lunchtime at Central, this one has it all! 
A special thanks to Steve Miller for the tunes and James Evanson for the artwork! You two really know how to make a class feel special.  

In this episode, we talk to a classmate who has rubbed shoulders with celebrities at the Kentucky Derby... but still makes time to smack talk old ladies at the bowling alley! It's everyone's favorite landman Keenan Stanek! Rest assured, that'll all make sense by the end of the hour!
 
As always, thanks to Steve Miller and James Evanson for the beautiful music and logo!

In this episode, the podcast goes international! We get caught up with Benjamin Jensen, who is currently stationed in Germany! From travel recommendations to re-connecting with family roots, you'll get a kick out of hearing from the always wry and witty Ben.  
We end this episode with a special tribute to a teacher who passed away recently. 
As always, thanks to Steve Miller for the tunes and James Evanson for the logo! 

In this episode, we go garden to table with a multi-talented classmate. From a career as an OR nurse to her garden hobby and cooking talents, Terese Murray kept us entertained! 
We also hear about special relationships she has maintained with fellow '06ers and a Billings Catholic Schools legacy she's continuing today with her own son. 
As always, thanks to James Evanson and Steve Miller for the logo art and intro/outro music! 

Cowabunga! In this episode, we're catching up with one of the creative forces behind the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie (and many other beloved animated features): the one and only Alger Tam.
We also hear what it's like for him to live in LA and what he's enjoying about being a dad. 
Enjoy this totally tubular hour!
 
As always, a special thanks to Steve Miller for the intro and outro tunes and James Evanson, who is also mentioned in this episode, for his excellent logo work!  

Get ready to hop into the fast-paced and dangerous world of a commercial kitchen! We also learn about the virtues of grocery shopping with co-workers and what it's like to be on the receiving end of calls for a tarot card hotline!
Kit Ray provided some fun memories that made for a whirlwind and all too quick episode. 
 
As always, thanks to Steve Miller for the tunes and James Evanson for the exceptional logo design! 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a historic bar famous for historic brawls while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana's capital city? Well, that's oddly specific... but it's your lucky day! Everyone's favorite bowlegged member of the class of '06, Joe Schmechel, is here to tell you all you'd like to know!
 
As always, thanks to Steve Miller and James Evanson for providing the tunes and artwork that set the mood for this podcast! 

In this episode, we all get to go on an adventure alongside Chris Wilkins. From living in several different big cities and smaller communities in rural America to his travels back home, Chris is a guy on the move with an inspiring dedication to his family. 
As always, thanks to Steve Miller and James Evanson for our music and logo! The check is in the mail, fellas (there is no check). :(

The episode starts out with a very special guest appearance and we just keep riding the momentum. This week, the ever-musical Steve Miller joins the pod to share about his journey over the past 20 years. Central connections abound in this entertaining hour!
As always, thanks to the forementioned Mr. Miller for the music and James Evanson for our logo art!