The Fireside Broadcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-fireside-broadcast Tune in every Sunday morning at 11:00am PST for Catherine Grady's educational episodes ranging from societal issues like racism and climate climate change to healthy recipes and weekly favorites. Hosted by: Catherine Grady Cover Art by: Eden Voss 2020 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 47e1a56b-6774-5b34-8216-597c3b9d8390 no Welcome to The Fireside Broadcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:18 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:01:19 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/cP1Qtx7zkqRXqb4YPB2KhwtMPdeJ1HZeuLmbTKETgME/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NTY5LzE2MDY5/Njc2ODYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Fireside Broadcast episodic KMIH 88.9 The Bridge Tune in every Sunday morning at 11:00am PST for Catherine Grady's educational episodes ranging from societal issues like racism and climate climate change to healthy recipes and weekly favorites. Hosted by: Catherine Grady Cover Art by: Eden Voss Tune in every Sunday morning at 11:00am PST for Catherine Grady's educational episodes ranging from societal issues like racism and climate climate change to healthy recipes and weekly favorites. leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment KMIH 88.9 The Bridge No No A Radio Interview About Radio ft. NWPB's Natalie Newcomb 12 12 A Radio Interview About Radio ft. NWPB's Natalie Newcomb full f7ba4811-e55b-435b-9b39-848bbca97ff8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1d49825 What makes a good radio broadcast? How can one stay relevant in such a competitive field? Host Catherine Grady is joined by Northwest Public Broadcasting’s On-Air host Natalie Newcomb to get lowdown of everything necessary to know for aspiring media figures. While Natalie rests her just-sprained ankle and Catherine curiously interviewed from her home studio, The senior at Washington State University majoring in communications who went viral for her World War II broadcast years prior joins us to share us insider knowledge on succeeding in one of the world’s most competitive industries.


Natalie Newcomb was a guest speaker for Catherine Grady's Radio Broadcasting course at Mercer Island High School a few weeks prior, and the host was immediately inspired at someone so close to her age already thriving in this dream career. Natalie Newcomb highlights simple tactics from noticing the little things in an interview to breaking comfort zones and sometimes as she says, “being“nosy”.

How have years of waking up at 5:00am and receiving a record of more than 100 tardies led Natalie to such a superior position before she’s even graduated? To utilize this rare and fortunate opportunity, and to hear her professional advice, stay tuned. 

]]> What makes a good radio broadcast? How can one stay relevant in such a competitive field? Host Catherine Grady is joined by Northwest Public Broadcasting’s On-Air host Natalie Newcomb to get lowdown of everything necessary to know for aspiring media figures. While Natalie rests her just-sprained ankle and Catherine curiously interviewed from her home studio, The senior at Washington State University majoring in communications who went viral for her World War II broadcast years prior joins us to share us insider knowledge on succeeding in one of the world’s most competitive industries.


Natalie Newcomb was a guest speaker for Catherine Grady's Radio Broadcasting course at Mercer Island High School a few weeks prior, and the host was immediately inspired at someone so close to her age already thriving in this dream career. Natalie Newcomb highlights simple tactics from noticing the little things in an interview to breaking comfort zones and sometimes as she says, “being“nosy”.

How have years of waking up at 5:00am and receiving a record of more than 100 tardies led Natalie to such a superior position before she’s even graduated? To utilize this rare and fortunate opportunity, and to hear her professional advice, stay tuned. 

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 2997 What makes a good radio broadcast? How can one stay relevant in such a competitive field? Host Catherine Grady is joined by Northwest Public Broadcasting’s On-Air host Natalie Newcomb to get lowdown of everything necessary to know for aspiring media figures. While Natalie rests her just-sprained ankle and Catherine curiously interviews from her home studio, the senior at Washington State University majoring in communications who went viral for her World War II broadcast years prior shares insider knowledge on succeeding in one of the world’s most competitive industries. What makes a good radio broadcast? How can one stay relevant in such a competitive field? Host Catherine Grady is joined by Northwest Public Broadcasting’s On-Air host Natalie Newcomb to get lowdown of everything necessary to know for aspiring media figu leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Being a Creative during COVID | An Interview with California Artist Marly Beyer 11 11 Being a Creative during COVID | An Interview with California Artist Marly Beyer full 80576db9-cac1-402f-9d87-a6f7f37f183f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fd4b2e8 On her "anything and everything" podcast, The Fireside Broadcast's host Catherine Grady features a special guest, California artist and illustrator Marly Beyer. Beyer's work ranges from detailed scientific illustration to personal explorations of secret corners and quiet, beautiful, playful, momentary, everlasting human connections. She is heavily influenced by years of restaurant work, myths, truths, weird dreams, old country songs, hotdogs, baseball, velvet, quantum physics, the fine art film, “Roadhouse”, etc.

In this episode Ms. Beyer gives listeners  a view into the world of creatives, and their unique struggles during the pandemic-induced lockdown. 

This year has been uniquely challenging for artists, so how have Marly and her fellow members of the California artistic community managed to stay afoot during these times and in their self-established art businesses? Ms. Beyer offers advice for aspiring artists on how to tactfully approach their career choice and  power through challenging times. California, and the world, would not be the same without these unique minds. Now that museums, boutiques, and concert venues are closed, has California lost its culture? Tune in for a professional voicing the ins and outs of what makes life so colorful.

]]> On her "anything and everything" podcast, The Fireside Broadcast's host Catherine Grady features a special guest, California artist and illustrator Marly Beyer. Beyer's work ranges from detailed scientific illustration to personal explorations of secret corners and quiet, beautiful, playful, momentary, everlasting human connections. She is heavily influenced by years of restaurant work, myths, truths, weird dreams, old country songs, hotdogs, baseball, velvet, quantum physics, the fine art film, “Roadhouse”, etc.

In this episode Ms. Beyer gives listeners  a view into the world of creatives, and their unique struggles during the pandemic-induced lockdown. 

This year has been uniquely challenging for artists, so how have Marly and her fellow members of the California artistic community managed to stay afoot during these times and in their self-established art businesses? Ms. Beyer offers advice for aspiring artists on how to tactfully approach their career choice and  power through challenging times. California, and the world, would not be the same without these unique minds. Now that museums, boutiques, and concert venues are closed, has California lost its culture? Tune in for a professional voicing the ins and outs of what makes life so colorful.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 2129 Catherine Grady returns to feature a special guest and her relative, California artist and illustrator Marly Beyer. In this episode Ms. Beyer gives listeners a view into the world of creatives, and their unique struggles during the pandemic-induced lockdown. Ms. Beyer offers advice for aspiring artists on how to tactfully approach their career choice and power through challenging times. California, and the world, would not be the same without these unique minds. Now that museums, boutiques, and concert venues are closed, has California lost its culture? Tune in for a professional voicing the ins and outs of what makes life so colorful. Catherine Grady returns to feature a special guest and her relative, California artist and illustrator Marly Beyer. In this episode Ms. Beyer gives listeners a view into the world of creatives, and their unique struggles during the pandemic-induced loc leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No An Arctic Owl in NYC? What this Once-in-a-Century Occurrence means for Global Ecosystems 10 10 An Arctic Owl in NYC? What this Once-in-a-Century Occurrence means for Global Ecosystems full 90eb5508-8e26-4ff9-9bf9-8918509bca8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/70982b1a Despite the unorthodox episode compared to her previous content where she addresses more “societal” issues like racism and the effects of COVID on citizens, Catherine Grady assures audiences of her podcast's genre of talking about anything and everything. Still just as compelling and motivating, as springtime approaches, Grady shares one of her extracurricular interests that simultaneously aids surrounding ecosystems.

After a short hiatus, host Catherine Grady returns to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime visit of Arctic Owls in the United States’ biggest city, and what this occurrence indicates for the world's environmental status. She inspires audiences to help counter the effects of climate change through making bird feeders out of milk cartons, elaborating on why one should even care about birds, and highlighting the low-IQ'ed guinea pigs of the North. For an episode worth the wait, tune in and cozy up for more!

]]> Despite the unorthodox episode compared to her previous content where she addresses more “societal” issues like racism and the effects of COVID on citizens, Catherine Grady assures audiences of her podcast's genre of talking about anything and everything. Still just as compelling and motivating, as springtime approaches, Grady shares one of her extracurricular interests that simultaneously aids surrounding ecosystems.

After a short hiatus, host Catherine Grady returns to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime visit of Arctic Owls in the United States’ biggest city, and what this occurrence indicates for the world's environmental status. She inspires audiences to help counter the effects of climate change through making bird feeders out of milk cartons, elaborating on why one should even care about birds, and highlighting the low-IQ'ed guinea pigs of the North. For an episode worth the wait, tune in and cozy up for more!

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 1607 After a short hiatus, host Catherine Grady returns to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime visit of Arctic Owls in the United States’ biggest city, and what this occurrence indicates for the world's environmental status. She inspires audiences to help counter the effects of climate change through making bird feeders out of milk cartons, elaborating on why one should even care about birds, and highlighting the low-IQ'ed guinea pigs of the North. For an episode worth the wait, tune in and cozy up for more! After a short hiatus, host Catherine Grady returns to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime visit of Arctic Owls in the United States’ biggest city, and what this occurrence indicates for the world's environmental status. She inspires audiences to help counter t leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Skiing Amidst the Pandemic | ft. Connor Grady 9 9 Skiing Amidst the Pandemic | ft. Connor Grady full ee1284f2-5905-49b2-be00-4da10eec26b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27ce3631 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:13:05 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 599 Thank you for tuning in to KMIH 88.9 the bridge, Catherine Grady returns with a special guest and avid skier to address how to participate in normal activities in a not-so-normal situation. How can one experience the joys of winter without putting themselves or others at risk? Thank you for tuning in to KMIH 88.9 the bridge, Catherine Grady returns with a special guest and avid skier to address how to participate in normal activities in a not-so-normal situation. How can one experience the joys of winter without putting themsel leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Mercer Island Drama Presents: The Outsiders 7 7 Mercer Island Drama Presents: The Outsiders bonus b4094121-26fd-4603-b42b-d45d3a014a5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc6c663 Hello, Islanders! The students of Drama 2 want to invite you to see their fall production of The Outsiders. Information below.

Description and performance dates: Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders brings us the coming-of-age story of Ponyboy Curtis, a young man who finds himself caught in a social divide between the Greasers and the Socs. Through his family, fellow Greasers, and unexpected friendships, Pony courageously faces loss, life, death, and hope for the future. Join the MIHS Drama Department as they present a unique, virtual production of this play. Stream this play from home (information below) on the following dates and times:

  • December 3 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 4 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 5 at 2pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 5 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 10 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 11 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 12 at 2 pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 12 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


Where to buy tickets: http://mihs.booktix.com/

This production's ticket sales will be on a donation basis only. You can reserve a ticket for $0, you can reserve a ticket for $10. If you feel compelled and are able, please consider donating an amount of money toward the production. Proceeds will go to the MISD Drama Boosters (MISDB.org), who are sponsoring this show. No amount is too small.  We appreciate your support. 


How to watch: Once you purchase your tickets through BookTix, they will email you a link address for the show/time you will be viewing. 


Cast list is below.

Character(s) | Cast Greasers | Cast Socs
Ponyboy  | Lucas Vorkoper | Milo Mechem-Miller
Johnny | Kyra McPherson | London Brunelle
Bob | Max Fischel | Max Fischel
Randy | Madison Laurie | Abigail Weiss
Dallas | Jamisen Dowdy | Kendall Baebler
Two-Bit | Artemis Wiegand | Geoffrey Goffman
Darry | Max Cathey-Roberts | Kylie Drake
Sodapop | Evan Skirgaudas | Sophia Dondisch
Sandy/ Mrs. O’Briant | Sofia Yarza | Kate Gormley
Cherry | Catherine Grady | Caroline Thompson
Marcia | Kate Petersen | Molly Atkinson
Ms. Syme/ Jerry/Nurse/Soc | Amelie Van Dooren | Brielle Gradek
Doctor/ Paula/Soc | Maple O’Callaghan | Sadie Jensen


Production Team


Director: Daniela Melgar

Stage Manager: Emily Elbaum

Film editing: Kylie Drake, London Brunelle, Geoffrey Goffman, Kyra McPherson

Poster Design: Milo Mechem-Miller

2020-11-15 18-46.pdf


**Information provided by Daniela Melgar; Mercer Island High School; Drama Director and Teacher; English Teacher; Theatre Manager**

]]> Hello, Islanders! The students of Drama 2 want to invite you to see their fall production of The Outsiders. Information below.

Description and performance dates: Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders brings us the coming-of-age story of Ponyboy Curtis, a young man who finds himself caught in a social divide between the Greasers and the Socs. Through his family, fellow Greasers, and unexpected friendships, Pony courageously faces loss, life, death, and hope for the future. Join the MIHS Drama Department as they present a unique, virtual production of this play. Stream this play from home (information below) on the following dates and times:

  • December 3 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 4 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 5 at 2pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 5 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 10 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


  • December 11 at 7pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 12 at 2 pm (Cast Socs)


  • December 12 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


Where to buy tickets: http://mihs.booktix.com/

This production's ticket sales will be on a donation basis only. You can reserve a ticket for $0, you can reserve a ticket for $10. If you feel compelled and are able, please consider donating an amount of money toward the production. Proceeds will go to the MISD Drama Boosters (MISDB.org), who are sponsoring this show. No amount is too small.  We appreciate your support. 


How to watch: Once you purchase your tickets through BookTix, they will email you a link address for the show/time you will be viewing. 


Cast list is below.

Character(s) | Cast Greasers | Cast Socs
Ponyboy  | Lucas Vorkoper | Milo Mechem-Miller
Johnny | Kyra McPherson | London Brunelle
Bob | Max Fischel | Max Fischel
Randy | Madison Laurie | Abigail Weiss
Dallas | Jamisen Dowdy | Kendall Baebler
Two-Bit | Artemis Wiegand | Geoffrey Goffman
Darry | Max Cathey-Roberts | Kylie Drake
Sodapop | Evan Skirgaudas | Sophia Dondisch
Sandy/ Mrs. O’Briant | Sofia Yarza | Kate Gormley
Cherry | Catherine Grady | Caroline Thompson
Marcia | Kate Petersen | Molly Atkinson
Ms. Syme/ Jerry/Nurse/Soc | Amelie Van Dooren | Brielle Gradek
Doctor/ Paula/Soc | Maple O’Callaghan | Sadie Jensen


Production Team


Director: Daniela Melgar

Stage Manager: Emily Elbaum

Film editing: Kylie Drake, London Brunelle, Geoffrey Goffman, Kyra McPherson

Poster Design: Milo Mechem-Miller

2020-11-15 18-46.pdf


**Information provided by Daniela Melgar; Mercer Island High School; Drama Director and Teacher; English Teacher; Theatre Manager**

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:59:46 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 127 Are you experiencing cabin fever and in need of some new entertainment? Do you love movies or literature? Do you miss the thrill of watching life performances but are concerned about your safety? Join the MIHS Drama Class December 3-12 for a one-of-a-kind rendition of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders safely from your home! Are you experiencing cabin fever and in need of some new entertainment? Do you love movies or literature? Do you miss the thrill of watching life performances but are concerned about your safety? Join the MIHS Drama Class December 3-12 for a one-of-a-kind leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No The True Meaning of the American Thanksgiving 6 6 The True Meaning of the American Thanksgiving full f3b59d87-95d4-40d9-9707-927415cd65db https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c334bfa Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:52:14 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 646 In light of the upcoming harvest holiday, Catherine Grady inspires audiences to address the otherwise whitewashed truths of the American Thanksgiving, and its significance for Native Americans. This season, with support from a newfound stronghold of recent Civil Rights protests, Grady encourages and enlightens audiences to seek societal progression and be grateful for their privilege, rather than falling victim to Thanksgiving's stereotypes. In light of the upcoming harvest holiday, Catherine Grady inspires audiences to address the otherwise whitewashed truths of the American Thanksgiving, and its significance for Native Americans. This season, with support from a newfound stronghold of recen leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Teaching During the Time of COVID-19 5 5 Teaching During the Time of COVID-19 full d7269876-2a49-48d6-8811-1edc52b862a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9abc712b Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:48:28 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 1810 Catherine Grady returns with two lovely guests: Jen Grady and Eric Sarai. Both teachers in the Olympia School District, Jen and Eric inform today's listeners about the struggles and successes of teaching during the pandemic, and offer us from-the-source advice on how one can utilize his resources to thrive during this unprecedented time. Catherine Grady returns with two lovely guests: Jen Grady and Eric Sarai. Both teachers in the Olympia School District, Jen and Eric inform today's listeners about the struggles and successes of teaching during the pandemic, and offer us from-the-source a leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Brainstorming Black Lives Friday with Ruby Catterson 4 4 Brainstorming Black Lives Friday with Ruby Catterson full dce9db93-77e0-4aa1-b54e-9b9ff86181e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7042c44d Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:36:17 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 1179 In preparation for America's upcoming unofficial holiday, Catherine Grady features her best friend Ruby Catterson on her first official Fireside Broadcast episode to discuss how society's changing ways, which gained a foothold from the Coronavirus pandemic, can be applied to this materialistic trend. In preparation for America's upcoming unofficial holiday, Catherine Grady features her best friend Ruby Catterson on her first official Fireside Broadcast episode to discuss how society's changing ways, which gained a foothold from the Coronavirus pandemi leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No I Was Paralyzed by Ghosts in My College Bedroom 3 3 I Was Paralyzed by Ghosts in My College Bedroom bonus dac3cbb5-56f4-4ce5-bf92-a1c87f73e832 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05d5c7a3 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:25:42 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 566 High School Senior Catherine Grady recounts her mother's eerie and true supernatural experience just in time for Halloween. High School Senior Catherine Grady recounts her mother's eerie and true supernatural experience just in time for Halloween. leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No PSA on Global Warming 2 2 PSA on Global Warming bonus 2340f124-411e-444c-a9eb-07452915d46f https://share.transistor.fm/s/67a5f212 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:22:55 -0800 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 57 In under 1 minute, Catherine inspires audiences with ways to address the world's current climate crisis in a highly concentrated and informative public service announcement. In under 1 minute, Catherine inspires audiences with ways to address the world's current climate crisis in a highly concentrated and informative public service announcement. leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Morning News Report: October 9, 2020 1 1 Morning News Report: October 9, 2020 bonus 33320b11-446c-40de-a4e2-243a34675f6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/73fff0d5 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 222 Catherine Grady dives in to the most recent and relevant topics of the week in a few minutes. This concentrated news source gives you all you need to know while on the commute. Catherine Grady dives in to the most recent and relevant topics of the week in a few minutes. This concentrated news source gives you all you need to know while on the commute. leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No Welcome to The Fireside Broadcast 8 8 Welcome to The Fireside Broadcast trailer 7eacc087-695d-485a-97e8-9307711c56ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/444c09ea Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 230 Welcome to The Fireside Broadcast! Here is a short introduction to what is to come on this channel. Please email your questions/comments/concerns to gm@889thebridge.org. Thank you and stay cozy! Welcome to The Fireside Broadcast! Here is a short introduction to what is to come on this channel. Please email your questions/comments/concerns to gm@889thebridge.org. Thank you and stay cozy! leisure, health and wellness, news, education, self improvement, holidays, food, music, pop culture, politics, acting, environment No