Neighborly News Podcast

07/21/2026

I’ve been slacking this summer! Here’s an update from Copperleaf’s GM on the search for a Director of Golf.

As we reach the midpoint of the summer season, here is an essential update on leadership and operations. Join Josh and me as we walk through the search process and timeline for hiring our new Director of Golf, followed by a look at key management priorities during the summer months.

05/13/2026

Jim and Mary Beth Roane turned a family tragedy into a labor of love. They established a resort in Tanzania that uses safaris to bring two cultures together. It took us a year to finally track Jim down for this interview and it was very worthwhile.

Jim Roane grew up as a kid of missionaries. He spent time in Africa, Egypt, Sri Lanka and the Phillipines before his family settled in Minnesota. Jim worked as a corporate trader in Minnesota, but a family tragedy made him reassess what was important in life. He and Mary Beth now have a reso...

05/01/2026

Dave Baker thought it would be a good idea to interview me. So here is that interview.

Dave Baker thought it would be a good idea to interview Randy. So the tables were turned and Dave asked the questions with his silky smooth radio voice. If your travels take you to Green Bay or Door County WI, you might be able to catch Randy's band, Everson Starcheck. Hear the background stor...

04/10/2026

Ilse Talavera works behind the scenes at Copperleaf making sure the kitchen operates flawlessly. She is accustomed to working with a Michelin chef and understands the importance of tending to the details. Enjoy this 15 minute conversation.

Chef Justin suggested I interview Ilse Talavera. You may see her from time-to-time, but she spends a lot of time behind the curtain making sure everything is "just so". She is highly trained and has worked with a Michelin rated chef. Enjoy the next 16 minutes getting to know another integral p...

03/18/2026

I had a fascinating conversation with Copperleaf resident Tom Greenhaw. He wrote software for a living and was at the infancy of Artificial Intelligence. Enjoy!

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02/24/2026

Here’s the latest podcast. We interviewed Director of Food & Beverage, Alex Satizabal and Chef Justin Hornyak. What is the least favorite meat of Copperleaf diners? How does Alex keep his great staff? https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/40184715

01/21/2026

Here’s the follow up interview with MIke Vitale, the singer-songwriter on the Holland America Cruise. Enjoy!

Mike Vitale is a singer, songwriter and performer currently based in Los Angeles. We may see someone perform but not realize all the behind the scenes work it takes to be a musician. This interview pulls back the curtain to the details a musician deals with on a day-to-day basis. Mike recently s.....

01/18/2026

Here is a quick 10 minute description of our booking of a standby cruise, the itinerary of our ship and a recounting of the money saved. It will be followed up shortly with an interview of Mike Vitale, a performer on board.

Carrie and I started 2026 off with a cruise. The way we did it was interesting. We cruised standby. Here is a 10 minute description of what we did, how we did it and the savings that we realized as a result. Stay tuned. Later this week, I will release an interview with Mike Vitale, a singe...

01/18/2026

Here is a quick 10 minute description of our booking of a standby cruise, the itinerary of our ship and a recounting of the money saved. It will be followed up shortly with an interview of one of Mike Vitale, a performer on board.

Carrie and I started 2026 off with a cruise. The way we did it was interesting. We cruised standby. Here is a 10 minute description of what we did, how we did it and the savings that we realized as a result. Stay tuned. Later this week, I will release an interview with Mike Vitale, a singe...