Your Community Podcasts 2023
Olympia grew up listening to Dick Pust chatting with candidates for local office and representatives from every community group one could imagine. On his “Your Community” program (on-air Saturdays at 7am) and podcast (Spotify, Apple, or Google on demand), Dick talks with non-profit groups, community leaders, candidates, and businesses.
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2023
Author and historian Dave Nicandri joins Dick to discuss where the artifacts from the former Washington State Capital Museum went and how we can protect our local heritage. Click here to hear the podcast.
Dick speaks with Thurston Community Media CEO Deb Vinsel on the importance of locally produced programming. Click here to hear the podcast.
Dick speaks with Danny Burkett and Marissa Nave from Our Ark. Offering trust, hope and compassion to homeless youth. Click here to hear the podcast.
Bob Woelk and Debbi Fisher from Hope For Heroes Horsemanship Center in Yelm join Dick to discuss how Equine Therapy is helping veterans suffering from PTSD. Click here to hear the podcast.
Michael and Amelia Mott from the Salvation Army are Dick’s guests this week. Learn where the money goes after you toss it in the kettle. Click hear to hear the podcast.
Jeff Bowe from Experience Olympia and Beyond is Dick’s guest this week. Find fun things to do with your visiting guests…or maybe discover something new for you. Click hear to hear the podcast.
Meg Martin, Executive Director for Interfaith Works, is Dick’s guest. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guest is Evan Skytte, Development Director for Wolf Haven International wolf sanctuary in Tenino. Click here to hear the conversation.
The topic is elections as Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall joins Dick this week. Click here to hear the conversation.
Bob Jones from the Thurston County Veterans Services joins Dick to discuss how they provide assistance and resources to vets and their families. Click here to hear the conversation.
Charlie Kirry from the Thurston County Council on Aging joins Dick to discuss the Medical Equipment Bank. Click here to hear the conversation.
Zach Duncan, Executive Director of the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties, is Dick’s guest. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guests are Greg Laura and John Hutchings from South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick Pust speaks with members of the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club about this year’s OysterFest happening Oct. 6-8. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick Pust’s guest is SafePlace Olympia Executive Director Matthew Solomon. SafePlace strives to stop sexual and domestic violence in our community. Click here to hear the conversation.
Lance Benson from Dry Tikes and Wet Wipes visits with Dick. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick interviews Frank Durocher, candidate for Olympia School District Position 2. Authorized and paid for by Kids First with Frank. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick interviews Matt Dorcy, candidate for Griffin School Board Position 1. Authorized and paid for by Matt Dorcy. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guest is Rob Bradley from the Chaplains Association for Public Safety. They’re the folks who stay at the scene of an accident to offer support after the emergency responders leave. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guests are State Capitol Grounds property manager Brent Chapman and Mary Harrison. They’ll discuss our award winning Capitol Campus Grounds. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guest is George Sharp from the Thurston Economic Development Council. He’ll discuss some of the new construction you may have noticed in southern Thurston County. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guest are Karen Fraser and Carol Riley from Olympia Harbor Days. They’ll discuss this year’s celebration…including the new drone show. Click here to hear the conversation.
Dick’s guest are Tom Henderson and Sam Reed from the Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance. They’ll discuss efforts to convert the old City Hall and fire station into an Olympia-focused museum. Click here to hear the conversation.
Perci Percival was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she’s faced challenges before – even wrote a book about one. Dick Pust chats with Perci about Parkinson’s and her positive attitude. Click here to hear the conversation.
Bobby Williams, Executive Director of The Bridge Music Project, speaks with Dick Pust about how music and songwriting can be used as tools to deal with life’s challenges. Click here to hear the conversation.
Danny Stusser, Publisher of JOLT News, speaks with Dick Pust about the changes and challenges in covering local news. Click here to hear the conversation.
Sgt. Chelsea Hodgson speaks with Dick Pust about the State Patrol’s “Surviving Summer” campaign. Stay safe and aware on Washington’s highways. Click here to hear the conversation.
NAMI of Thurston/Mason! One in five college students is coping with a mental health issue. Dick Pust speaks with Eliana Stockwell-Ferber, NAMI’s Young Adult Program Manager about what is causing these issues and how these students can be helped. Click here to hear the conversation.
Morningside! Morningside is recognized as being one of the most successful programs matching individuals with significant disabilities to jobs that best fit their skill-set and interest. Click here to hear Morningside President/CEO Jonathan Pleger’s conversation with Dick Pust.
Olympia Mayor Selby! As the end of her second term approaches, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby talks with Dick Pust about her accomplishments and her goals before leaving office. Click here to hear her conversation with Dick Pust.
Bus Buddy Program! Riding the bus can be intimidating. Scott Schoengarth, coordinator of Intercity Transit’s Bus Buddy Program, talks with Dick about the free help the program offers to senior citizens, the disabled, and newcomers. Click here to hear his conversation with Dick Pust.
Olympia Airport! Warren Hendrickson, the Olympia Airport Senior Manager, and Joy Johnston, the Port of Olympia Communications Consultant, talk with Dick about Olympia’s existing regional airport and the new commercial airport that is being proposed. Click here to hear their conversation with Dick Pust.
Home Share! Rebecca Hutchinson from Senior Services for South Sound explains to Dick how the Home Share program she manages matches home seekers with people who have space to share in their homes. Click here to hear her conversation with Dick Pust.
Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf offers equipment from manufacturers like John Deere, Honda, and Stihl – mowers and tractors to handheld power equipment – for farming, agriculture, and landscaping. Click here to hear their conversation with Dick Pust.
