Episode 442

with Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Jenny Bruso, and LaRhonda Steele

In this celebratory New Year's special episode, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello make their resolutions for 2021; author and journalist Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall describes his gonzo attempts to find a cure for the hangover; Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso expands upon her mission to make the outdoors more accessible for all; and Portland's "First Lady of the Blues" LaRhonda Steele soars with a cover of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good."

Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall
Journalist

Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall believes he has discovered the true Holy Grail: an antidote for the common hangover. In his latest book Hungover: The Morning After and One Man’s Quest for the Cure, the Canadian journalist, novelist and noted raconteur explores what happens to us when we binge on booze, and educates the reader on the myriad methods we’ve tried to rectify our liquor lapses. From examining the experiences of noted historical drinkers like Churchill and Noah to sharing his own personal quest for a cocktail cure, Bishop-Stall uses culture, science, and humor to bring us the knowledge we truly thirst for: how to fix that unique morning-after misery. Website

Jenny Bruso
Founder of Unlikely Hikers

Jenny Bruso is a self-identified femme, queer, writer and former indoor kid who went on an accidental hike in 2012 that revealed a new life trajectory of healing, self-care, and adventure in the outdoors. Through sharing her personal stories and the @UnlikelyHikers Instagram community, she strives to bust up preconceived notions of what an “outdoors person” looks like, and put a spotlight on diversity, inclusion, and representation. Website • Twitter

LaRhonda Steele
Portland’s First Lady of the Blues

Vocalist LaRhonda Steele is on a long-term musical journey. A singer since the age of 13, she’s brought her award-winning blues and soul music from her home in Portland, Oregon to Italy, Spain, Colombia, and beyond as an international artist. Steele is a three-time winner of the Muddy Award for Best Female Vocalist and has worked together with artists like Curtis Salgado, Norman Sylvester, Janice Marie Scroggins, and Gin Vannelli. Locally, LaRhonda directs the Portland Interfaith Gospel Choir and works with her own band, The LaRhonda Steele Band, in which her husband Mark is the keyboardist. When it comes to her career and her music, LaRhonda Steele is all aboard and ready to go. Website