Travels With Triggs Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/travels-with-triggs "Travels with Triggs" airs at 10:30 AM the last Saturday of every month on Radio Catskill in place of "Catskill Character." Host, comedian and writer Greg Triggs (Disney, Broadway's Next Hit Musical, River Reporter) takes the show on the road, reaching out to interesting people all over the world. Recent interviews have included authors, comedians and religious leaders. It's sure to be of interest, so sign up for "Travels with Triggs." © 2026 Greg Triggs 28e393e0-612c-59db-96f4-e9812d0a1e42 no en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:59:16 -0400 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:59:50 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/wgMbw_EpmMM-d7ellHiW0gdgVxWEG23Ft7BNj2ix-Hc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNDJk/ODI0OGRmNTNiMjE0/MWQ3YmFiYjczMGY3/YzhhNi5wbmc.jpg Travels With Triggs episodic Greg Triggs "Travels with Triggs" airs at 10:30 AM the last Saturday of every month on Radio Catskill in place of "Catskill Character." Host, comedian and writer Greg Triggs (Disney, Broadway's Next Hit Musical, River Reporter) takes the show on the road, reaching out to interesting people all over the world. Recent interviews have included authors, comedians and religious leaders. It's sure to be of interest, so sign up for "Travels with Triggs." "Travels with Triggs" airs at 10:30 AM the last Saturday of every month on Radio Catskill in place of "Catskill Character." Host, comedian and writer Greg Triggs (Disney, Broadway's Next Hit Musical, River Reporter) takes the show on the road, reaching out to interesting people all over the world. Greg Triggs No No Yarn Slingers Brings “Neighbors” Stories to the Catskills 19 19 Yarn Slingers Brings “Neighbors” Stories to the Catskills full fe15dd5f-6716-4a9d-b9d9-3c170c3ceea6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9d4fc88 On this episode of Travel with Triggs, we head to the Upper Delaware River Valley to explore a unique storytelling tradition happening right in the heart of the Catskills.

Host Triggs introduces listeners to the Yarn Slingers Storytelling Show, an event that brings together local voices, personal stories, and a sense of community through live storytelling. The upcoming show, titled “Neighbors,” will take place in Callicoon, New York, and features a lineup of storytellers sharing heartfelt, funny, and sometimes surprising tales about the people who live around us.

From longtime residents to newcomers, the storytellers reflect on what it means to share a place, build connections, and navigate the sometimes complicated, often humorous world of neighbors. Triggs talks about why storytelling events like Yarn Slingers have become a beloved cultural experience in the region and why audiences keep coming back.

If you love authentic stories, local culture, and discovering the hidden gems of small-town life, this episode offers a glimpse into one of the Catskills’ most engaging community events.

Grab a seat, settle in, and get ready for a journey into the art of storytelling with Travel with Triggs.

]]> On this episode of Travel with Triggs, we head to the Upper Delaware River Valley to explore a unique storytelling tradition happening right in the heart of the Catskills.

Host Triggs introduces listeners to the Yarn Slingers Storytelling Show, an event that brings together local voices, personal stories, and a sense of community through live storytelling. The upcoming show, titled “Neighbors,” will take place in Callicoon, New York, and features a lineup of storytellers sharing heartfelt, funny, and sometimes surprising tales about the people who live around us.

From longtime residents to newcomers, the storytellers reflect on what it means to share a place, build connections, and navigate the sometimes complicated, often humorous world of neighbors. Triggs talks about why storytelling events like Yarn Slingers have become a beloved cultural experience in the region and why audiences keep coming back.

If you love authentic stories, local culture, and discovering the hidden gems of small-town life, this episode offers a glimpse into one of the Catskills’ most engaging community events.

Grab a seat, settle in, and get ready for a journey into the art of storytelling with Travel with Triggs.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:53:54 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1326 On this episode of Travel with Triggs, we head to the Upper Delaware River Valley to explore a unique storytelling tradition happening right in the heart of the Catskills.

Host Triggs introduces listeners to the Yarn Slingers Storytelling Show, an event that brings together local voices, personal stories, and a sense of community through live storytelling. The upcoming show, titled “Neighbors,” will take place in Callicoon, New York, and features a lineup of storytellers sharing heartfelt, funny, and sometimes surprising tales about the people who live around us.

From longtime residents to newcomers, the storytellers reflect on what it means to share a place, build connections, and navigate the sometimes complicated, often humorous world of neighbors. Triggs talks about why storytelling events like Yarn Slingers have become a beloved cultural experience in the region and why audiences keep coming back.

If you love authentic stories, local culture, and discovering the hidden gems of small-town life, this episode offers a glimpse into one of the Catskills’ most engaging community events.

Grab a seat, settle in, and get ready for a journey into the art of storytelling with Travel with Triggs.

]]> No Yarnslingers Brings Personal Stories to Life: A Conversation with Bizzy Coy & Teresa Tulipano 18 18 Yarnslingers Brings Personal Stories to Life: A Conversation with Bizzy Coy & Teresa Tulipano full 1bc23631-c23b-43cc-bbda-503fcc6dd359 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1934f60d In this episode, we’re talking with Bizzy Coy and Teresa Tulipano from Yarnslingers — a Sullivan County showcase where writers perform powerful, memory-based stories drawn from their own lives. 

]]> In this episode, we’re talking with Bizzy Coy and Teresa Tulipano from Yarnslingers — a Sullivan County showcase where writers perform powerful, memory-based stories drawn from their own lives. 

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:10:15 -0500 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1565 In this episode, we’re talking with Bizzy Coy and Teresa Tulipano from Yarnslingers — a Sullivan County showcase where writers perform powerful, memory-based stories drawn from their own lives. 

]]> No Megan Offner 17 17 Megan Offner full 51fab7c5-bdea-493d-a52f-f44b8c597cef https://share.transistor.fm/s/20a61899 Let’s take a cue from the trees.

In this episode, we meet Megan Offner—entrepreneur, designer, and co-founder of New York Heartwoods (NYH), a Hudson Valley circular wood products consultancy. With over 25 years in the design/build world, Megan has turned her passion for nature into a mission: helping architects, artists, and landowners transform fallen and removed trees into high-value furniture, building materials, and art. Her work sits at the intersection of forest conservation and craftsmanship, showing us how the wisdom of wood can reshape how we build, design, and live. 

]]> Let’s take a cue from the trees.

In this episode, we meet Megan Offner—entrepreneur, designer, and co-founder of New York Heartwoods (NYH), a Hudson Valley circular wood products consultancy. With over 25 years in the design/build world, Megan has turned her passion for nature into a mission: helping architects, artists, and landowners transform fallen and removed trees into high-value furniture, building materials, and art. Her work sits at the intersection of forest conservation and craftsmanship, showing us how the wisdom of wood can reshape how we build, design, and live. 

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:52:39 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1284 Let’s take a cue from the trees.

In this episode, we meet Megan Offner—entrepreneur, designer, and co-founder of New York Heartwoods (NYH), a Hudson Valley circular wood products consultancy. With over 25 years in the design/build world, Megan has turned her passion for nature into a mission: helping architects, artists, and landowners transform fallen and removed trees into high-value furniture, building materials, and art. Her work sits at the intersection of forest conservation and craftsmanship, showing us how the wisdom of wood can reshape how we build, design, and live. 

]]> No Pedro Boregaard 16 16 Pedro Boregaard full 4db1b521-f4fa-4ccf-a8e4-8ed593f8008b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5760832a Join me as I talk with Pedro Boregaard, a master jeweler who worked with Tiffany before launching his own iconic brand. Now living with macular degeneration, he has embraced music as his form of self-expression. Together, we celebrate the release of his new EP, Traveling Light – as Pedro Travels with Triggs. 

]]> Join me as I talk with Pedro Boregaard, a master jeweler who worked with Tiffany before launching his own iconic brand. Now living with macular degeneration, he has embraced music as his form of self-expression. Together, we celebrate the release of his new EP, Traveling Light – as Pedro Travels with Triggs. 

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:14:55 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1568 Join me as I talk with Pedro Boregaard, a master jeweler who worked with Tiffany before launching his own iconic brand. Now living with macular degeneration, he has embraced music as his form of self-expression. Together, we celebrate the release of his new EP, Traveling Light – as Pedro Travels with Triggs. 

]]> No Tusten Social and the Cooperage Project 15 15 Tusten Social and the Cooperage Project full c42b9f74-87c6-4619-a347-0b874a4b2194 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a23b93dc On this episode we talk about the need for collaborative teen, family and senior programming in rural communities with representatives from Tusten Social and the Cooperage Project. Learn more with Greta Knutsen, Amanda Masters and Ally Spaciano. 

]]> On this episode we talk about the need for collaborative teen, family and senior programming in rural communities with representatives from Tusten Social and the Cooperage Project. Learn more with Greta Knutsen, Amanda Masters and Ally Spaciano. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:56:44 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1549 On this episode we talk about the need for collaborative teen, family and senior programming in rural communities with representatives from Tusten Social and the Cooperage Project. Learn more with Greta Knutsen, Amanda Masters and Ally Spaciano. 

]]> No Thomas Cambridge 14 14 Thomas Cambridge full 3139ad5c-8be9-46ed-951f-f143d88f1b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a9a2112 This week on Travel with Triggs, we journey beyond geography and into the heart of community. Host Triggs sits down with Thomas Cambridge, founder of Growing Old Together, a grassroots initiative reimagining what it means to age in place. From shared housing models to intergenerational support networks, Cambridge shares how his organization is helping seniors stay connected, independent, and empowered. 

]]> This week on Travel with Triggs, we journey beyond geography and into the heart of community. Host Triggs sits down with Thomas Cambridge, founder of Growing Old Together, a grassroots initiative reimagining what it means to age in place. From shared housing models to intergenerational support networks, Cambridge shares how his organization is helping seniors stay connected, independent, and empowered. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:35:50 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1352 This week on Travel with Triggs, we journey beyond geography and into the heart of community. Host Triggs sits down with Thomas Cambridge, founder of Growing Old Together, a grassroots initiative reimagining what it means to age in place. From shared housing models to intergenerational support networks, Cambridge shares how his organization is helping seniors stay connected, independent, and empowered. 

]]> No Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care 13 13 Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care full e87b70a3-94e0-407d-97ca-246bc1b82b63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5aba2b69 Our guest for this episode is Doug Wirth, the President and CEO of Amida Care, a Medicaid managed care Special Needs Health Plan designed to deliver specialized care to people affected by HIV. This nonprofit organization has empowered thousands of New Yorkers to take control of their health and get on with living their lives productively and well.

He is on the front lines of the current battles over Medicaid being discussed in Washington, D.C., and today he’s here to help us understand the best path forward for Medicaid, the health care crisis in America, and how it potentially affects us all.

]]> Our guest for this episode is Doug Wirth, the President and CEO of Amida Care, a Medicaid managed care Special Needs Health Plan designed to deliver specialized care to people affected by HIV. This nonprofit organization has empowered thousands of New Yorkers to take control of their health and get on with living their lives productively and well.

He is on the front lines of the current battles over Medicaid being discussed in Washington, D.C., and today he’s here to help us understand the best path forward for Medicaid, the health care crisis in America, and how it potentially affects us all.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:24:40 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1453 Our guest for this episode is Doug Wirth, the President and CEO of Amida Care, a Medicaid managed care Special Needs Health Plan designed to deliver specialized care to people affected by HIV. This nonprofit organization has empowered thousands of New Yorkers to take control of their health and get on with living their lives productively and well.

He is on the front lines of the current battles over Medicaid being discussed in Washington, D.C., and today he’s here to help us understand the best path forward for Medicaid, the health care crisis in America, and how it potentially affects us all.

]]> No Todd Stephens 12 12 Todd Stephens full 2aabed49-6c39-4414-ab10-2083244de3c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfda84b1 Todd Stephens (Swan Song, Another Gay Movie, Edge of Seventeen) as he dives into his career, passion for storytelling, and the power of queer identity. From his rebellious spirit to his unique approach to filmmaking, Todd shares insights into his filmography and teases upcoming projects.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation, only on Travels With Triggs this month!

]]> Todd Stephens (Swan Song, Another Gay Movie, Edge of Seventeen) as he dives into his career, passion for storytelling, and the power of queer identity. From his rebellious spirit to his unique approach to filmmaking, Todd shares insights into his filmography and teases upcoming projects.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation, only on Travels With Triggs this month!

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:43:35 -0500 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1446 Todd Stephens (Swan Song, Another Gay Movie, Edge of Seventeen) as he dives into his career, passion for storytelling, and the power of queer identity. From his rebellious spirit to his unique approach to filmmaking, Todd shares insights into his filmography and teases upcoming projects.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation, only on Travels With Triggs this month!

]]> No Holiday playlists! 11 11 Holiday playlists! full adc4b449-1ff3-43b3-987c-d533b6d30866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61140d6f In the 1990s Greg started making holiday playlists as a stocking stuffer for his friends. Give some of this year's favorite tunes and enjoy a little Greg Nog.

]]> In the 1990s Greg started making holiday playlists as a stocking stuffer for his friends. Give some of this year's favorite tunes and enjoy a little Greg Nog.

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:25:22 -0500 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1681 In the 1990s Greg started making holiday playlists as a stocking stuffer for his friends. Give some of this year's favorite tunes and enjoy a little Greg Nog.

]]> No Leslie LeFranc 10 10 Leslie LeFranc full 3de43226-9063-4842-922f-3d359407569a https://share.transistor.fm/s/925cc1ad Looking for new inspiration? Ready to give yourself permission to make a change and take on a new challenge? What makes life as fertile as a garden? Join Greg as he talks with floral designer Leslie LeFranc, co-creator of a new art installation at DVAA and find out!

]]> Looking for new inspiration? Ready to give yourself permission to make a change and take on a new challenge? What makes life as fertile as a garden? Join Greg as he talks with floral designer Leslie LeFranc, co-creator of a new art installation at DVAA and find out!

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:27:52 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1518 Looking for new inspiration? Ready to give yourself permission to make a change and take on a new challenge? What makes life as fertile as a garden? Join Greg as he talks with floral designer Leslie LeFranc, co-creator of a new art installation at DVAA and find out!

]]> No Sullivan County writer Teresa Tulipano 9 9 Sullivan County writer Teresa Tulipano full 339ad0dd-5e6d-4980-aca5-f67ffb80916a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e77ccdfb Travels with Triggs speaks to Sullivan County writer Teresa Tulipano.

]]> Travels with Triggs speaks to Sullivan County writer Teresa Tulipano.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:12:16 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1523 Travels with Triggs speaks to Sullivan County writer Teresa Tulipano.

]]> No Reverend Christine Sobania Johnson 8 8 Reverend Christine Sobania Johnson full ec4bb59b-d2a8-49ea-8453-b6801c743679 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2db474ac In this episode, Triggs talks to Reverend Christine Sobania Johnson

]]> In this episode, Triggs talks to Reverend Christine Sobania Johnson

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:36:15 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1638 In this episode, Triggs talks to Reverend Christine Sobania Johnson

]]> No Bill Fellenberg, Author of Sayonara Cowboy 7 7 Bill Fellenberg, Author of Sayonara Cowboy full 9e33c96c-5d5b-4d40-a6e4-80808a859ad6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16ed1443 Join Greg as he talks with Bill Fellenberg, the author of the memoir *Sayonara Cowboy*. 

This deeply personal interview delves into Fellenberg's mid-century experience as a half-Japanese, half-American boy growing up in both cultures as his family unravels.

]]> Join Greg as he talks with Bill Fellenberg, the author of the memoir *Sayonara Cowboy*. 

This deeply personal interview delves into Fellenberg's mid-century experience as a half-Japanese, half-American boy growing up in both cultures as his family unravels.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 23:22:14 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1591 Join Greg as he talks with Bill Fellenberg, the author of the memoir *Sayonara Cowboy*. 

This deeply personal interview delves into Fellenberg's mid-century experience as a half-Japanese, half-American boy growing up in both cultures as his family unravels.

]]> No Mary Thompson Hunt 6 6 Mary Thompson Hunt full fcfe22fd-4c42-4376-979b-3da6fa55872c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a60703a Mary Thompson Hunt is a legendary Disney entertainer who has performed live over 11,000 times at Walt Disney World, many of these performances with Greg Triggs. Join them as they discuss improvisational comedy, diversity in entertainment, and legends like Diahann Carroll, Ben Vereen, Nell Carter, and James Brown.

]]> Mary Thompson Hunt is a legendary Disney entertainer who has performed live over 11,000 times at Walt Disney World, many of these performances with Greg Triggs. Join them as they discuss improvisational comedy, diversity in entertainment, and legends like Diahann Carroll, Ben Vereen, Nell Carter, and James Brown.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:40:38 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1651 Mary Thompson Hunt is a legendary Disney entertainer who has performed live over 11,000 times at Walt Disney World, many of these performances with Greg Triggs. Join them as they discuss improvisational comedy, diversity in entertainment, and legends like Diahann Carroll, Ben Vereen, Nell Carter, and James Brown.

]]> No Bizzy Coy 5 5 Bizzy Coy full e2dbb416-3e98-438a-b8d3-6c12da6b6ac7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/062e2280 On this epsiode, Greg and Bizzy Coy delve into the world of writing across different spectrums—from navigating the demands of corporate clients to the freedom of personal projects. 

This episode explores the art of humor writing, share our experiences of performing live at Yarnslingers events, and discuss the dynamics between creative collaboration and solo writing.

]]> On this epsiode, Greg and Bizzy Coy delve into the world of writing across different spectrums—from navigating the demands of corporate clients to the freedom of personal projects. 

This episode explores the art of humor writing, share our experiences of performing live at Yarnslingers events, and discuss the dynamics between creative collaboration and solo writing.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:21:54 -0500 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1542 On this epsiode, Greg and Bizzy Coy delve into the world of writing across different spectrums—from navigating the demands of corporate clients to the freedom of personal projects. 

This episode explores the art of humor writing, share our experiences of performing live at Yarnslingers events, and discuss the dynamics between creative collaboration and solo writing.

]]> No Heather Lockwood 4 4 Heather Lockwood full c90b47a5-3980-4ec9-ba06-a55280f266c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/196251dc Travels with Triggs, with special guest Heather Lockwood, discussing her arts programming for kids.

]]> Travels with Triggs, with special guest Heather Lockwood, discussing her arts programming for kids.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:28:12 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1540 Travels with Triggs, with special guest Heather Lockwood, discussing her arts programming for kids.

]]> No Luke Forbes 3 3 Luke Forbes full 9b1f4efa-97ee-49c2-9500-2ff6e6ecd0be https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ef09946 In this episode, we chat with Luke Forbes, a wellness expert, personal trainer, and accomplished actor. Hear Luke's journey to becoming a sought-after guru, and his experiences in the hit film "Dog" with Channing Tatum, and gain valuable insights into holistic living and fitness. 

Don't miss this engaging conversation with the multi-talented Luke Forbes.

]]> In this episode, we chat with Luke Forbes, a wellness expert, personal trainer, and accomplished actor. Hear Luke's journey to becoming a sought-after guru, and his experiences in the hit film "Dog" with Channing Tatum, and gain valuable insights into holistic living and fitness. 

Don't miss this engaging conversation with the multi-talented Luke Forbes.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:46:22 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1535 In this episode, we chat with Luke Forbes, a wellness expert, personal trainer, and accomplished actor. Hear Luke's journey to becoming a sought-after guru, and his experiences in the hit film "Dog" with Channing Tatum, and gain valuable insights into holistic living and fitness. 

Don't miss this engaging conversation with the multi-talented Luke Forbes.

]]> No Mark Pawsey 2 2 Mark Pawsey full 848e52d1-4df7-4114-9415-f6f334b26457 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d28f012f In this special episode, Greg sits down with the captivating guest, Mark Pawsey, a stage manager, producer, and an all-around interesting guy who has traversed the globe.

]]> In this special episode, Greg sits down with the captivating guest, Mark Pawsey, a stage manager, producer, and an all-around interesting guy who has traversed the globe.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:47:16 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1604 In this special episode, Greg sits down with the captivating guest, Mark Pawsey, a stage manager, producer, and an all-around interesting guy who has traversed the globe.

]]> No Nancy Witter 1 1 Nancy Witter full 9603c377-6ef2-4317-9b21-aa7819691321 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f809cb6 In this podcast episode, Greg Triggs features Nancy Witter, an accomplished comedian from New York City. Nancy has won numerous awards and accolades, including being a finalist in "Nick at Nites Search for the Funniest Mom in America". She has also performed sold-out shows across the country with the comedy trio "Mama's Night Out" and entertained audiences at renowned venues such as the Riviera in Las Vegas and the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. 

]]> In this podcast episode, Greg Triggs features Nancy Witter, an accomplished comedian from New York City. Nancy has won numerous awards and accolades, including being a finalist in "Nick at Nites Search for the Funniest Mom in America". She has also performed sold-out shows across the country with the comedy trio "Mama's Night Out" and entertained audiences at renowned venues such as the Riviera in Las Vegas and the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. 

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 17:59:11 -0400 Greg Triggs Greg Triggs 1633 In this podcast episode, Greg Triggs features Nancy Witter, an accomplished comedian from New York City. Nancy has won numerous awards and accolades, including being a finalist in "Nick at Nites Search for the Funniest Mom in America". She has also performed sold-out shows across the country with the comedy trio "Mama's Night Out" and entertained audiences at renowned venues such as the Riviera in Las Vegas and the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. 

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