The 1960s shattered America’s post-war innocence through war, assassination, and civic betrayal. In this episode, G. Gay Harris shares her firsthand experiences from the eye of that cultural hurricane—including JFK's assassination and the Kent State shootings—revealing how a generation used Midwest grit to survive the chaos.

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Music: 'Solecism' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Wise Pod is a production of 1904 Group. Hosted by Jarrad Holst, The Wise Pod aims to preserve the voices and wisdom of today's older generations, shifting those lessons from the past into tools for the future.

In this episode, we sit down with 90-year-old chemist Norm Jamieson for a beautifully nostalgic journey across three countries. Born in Scotland in 1935, Norm shares vivid memories of growing up during WWII—from rationed candy and coal-fired winters to the class dynamics of schoolyard sports.

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Music: 'Solecism' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Wise Pod is a production of 1904 Group. Hosted by Jarrad Holst, The Wise Pod aims to preserve the voices and wisdom of today's older generations, shifting those lessons from the past into tools for the future.

In this episode, we sit down with Marilyn King for a beautiful, funny, and deeply inspiring trip through the last century. From collecting scrap metal in the alleys of South St. Louis during World War II to saving a state park, Marilyn shares what it was like to live through some of America’s most transformative decades.

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Music: 'Solecism' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Wise Pod is a production of 1904 Group. Hosted by Jarrad Holst, The Wise Pod aims to preserve the voices and wisdom of today's older generations, shifting those lessons from the past into tools for the future.