May 11, 2022
Allison was lots of fun to spend time with. I think she's the first transgender guest I've had on the show. She was telling me before our interview that electrolysis is NOT fun. If I needed to do that, they'd have to break o…
March 30, 2022
(Warning: Mature Subject Matter) This season, I've gotten to meet some people who have undergone really powerful transformations in their lives. But change, as they say, is good (If you don't count New Coke or Vegemite). Ne…
March 9, 2022
(Content warning for this episode.) Perspective. That's the word that kept creeping up in my head for this interview. And for 2 reasons. Reason 1 was me. See, I'm normally a stickler for being on time for interviews. And wha…
Feb. 23, 2022
I've heard it said that everyone has a book in them. And I'd have to agree with that. With a little steak sauce, "Where's Waldo?" can taste just like "Gone With The Wind." (Not what that means? Um, never mind.) But what kind…
Feb. 16, 2022
So, do I now owe a "je suis désolé" to the Nation of France, after my awful Jerry Lewis impression? Maybe I can get a descendant of Dean Martin to cover for me. Getting to do this interview with Lisa was a fun experience. It…
Jan. 5, 2022
It was such a pleasure to speak to an actual member of the Podcasting Hall of Fame. I don't think I could ever be inducted, because it would be followed with a few asterisks and a disclaimer of, "After a few beers, it seemed…
Dec. 29, 2021
Six Degrees of Separation time, Rebels! Adeena grew up in the same town as previous guest Richard Wilmore's idol, Rosie O'Donnell! ( I don't think she can get her on his show, either.) And furthermore, I've never been a gues…
Oct. 27, 2021
A little bit of trivia: John wrote a season 2 episode of "Married...With Children"which was about Kelly Bundy getting her license, while Al Bundy loses his, just when he wants to go bet on a horse. But I find it interesting …
Sept. 15, 2021
I do certain shows that I call "Oprah episodes." Stuff that has important messages for the listener. (No one gets a car. Not even me) It can't be all Marshmallow Fluff, right? Can it? (Stop saying it can, you there with the …
Aug. 18, 2021
Sarah (SJ) is truly someone who's put her life into her life's work.Being the mom of 3 autistic children, she has channelled her experiences into both her books and her podcast. I don't know much about autism, to be perfectl…
Aug. 11, 2021
Simple question, Rebels- How can a person NOT be busy with 2 sets of twins? I found it amazing that being a busy working mom, Wendy Kok had the time to write the incredible book, "A Grey Resort.". PLUS co-host a podcast! It …
Jan. 22, 2021
It's so cool when I get to interview such creative and multi-talented people for my season finales, don't you think? Billy Van Zandt certainly fits the bill. His publicist Jian, who was also a HUGE help in setting up the int…
Jan. 6, 2021
So, what could I, a sherpa who hasn't seen a single Bond movie, learn from the author of the encyclopedia of James Bond movies? A lot, apparently! Steve is a guy who has clearly done his homework, and knows how to share his …
Dec. 25, 2020
What a great Christmas present for an interview! Soooo much fun talking with Katherine, who's got too many talents ("Too Many Talents!" Does the Sherpa smell a podcast sequel?) that I can list in this space. I don't think I'…
Oct. 14, 2020
You know it's serious stuff when there's a warning in the title! Lisa's book hadn't come out as of the writing of this Sherpa Sheet, but keep an eye open for it. I found Lisa's story to be fascinating. Imagine if YOU were in…