For All Things Grandparenting.
Al Roker, AKA Pop Pop, joins us "in our neck of the woods" and chats with Kathy
Al Roker is an American morning icon – he’s the guy you probably have coffee with each day, catch up on the weather (find out what’s going on in your neck of the woods!), have a few great laughs, and generally just gets the day off to a terrific start—well, mine anyway!
Al Roker joins me on The Grands Club Podcast. As usual, he’s one busy guy! With his chef/daughter Courtney, Al has recently released a charming cookbook filled to the brim with his family’s legacy and comfort food recipes - aptly titled “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live by”. AND the icing on Al’s cake…so to speak… is that he’s a newly minted grandfather to a beautiful baby girl named Sky! I hope you’ll enjoy ‘cuz he sure made my day.
David Kwong
Professional Magician and author of How to Fool Your Parents
David Kwong, is a professional magician, TED Talk influencer, author, and a New York Times crossword constructor. He’s a graduate of Harvard having studied the Golden Age of Magic. David was the head magic consultant for the movie hit “Now You See Me” and the secret code adviser on NBC’s “Blindspot.” David Kwong is the author of the newly released book, “How to Fool Your Parents!” (Kathy suggested that he add “and Your Grandparents” to the title). This book will surely dazzle your grands.
Bryant Johnson
Fitness trainer to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg among other “Supremes”
Bryant Johnson’s name may sound familiar. Not only is he a certified master fitness trainer by the U.S. military among MANY other titles, but for years he personally trained Supreme Court justices, in particular, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Justice Ginsburg called Bryant “the most important person” in her life (excluding her family, of course!). Bryant is the author of a terrific book aptly titled: The RBG Workout and joined Kathy to talk about the importance of getting and keeping in shape in order to keep up with the grandchildren!
Julie and Darrell Parsons
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Retired professionals, professional musicians, community volunteers and proud grands to 6 grandchildren!
Julie and Darrell Parsons are two amazing individuals and grands that took the plunge! In addition to being professional musicians, Darrell and Julie have each led busy lives and full time careers. Zoom ahead, and they are the proud grandparents of six grand children! Julie and Darrell joined Kathy to share their journey of making the BIG decision to sell their home, leave the community where they raised their children and lived for decades, and start over so they could be near their grands.
"GrandBabe" Erin Dickins joins Kathy and shares her favorite thing to teach her grandchildren.... tune in to the convo to find out!
Erin Dickins
Recording artist
and founding member of
The Manhattan Transfer
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Erin Dickins (also known as TuTu by her grands!) is an award-winning recording artist and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer-- a group that launched onto the music scene in the 1970’s, gained a cult-like following and played before thousands in sold out venues. As a singer, producer, performer, and cookbook author… Erin/TuTu has sure blazed some trails for her grandchildren!
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