The Wise Pod

The Wise Pod

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. Check out our YouTube channel!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWisePod1904

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June 17, 2026 32 mins

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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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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June 1, 2026 48 mins

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." — Mark Twain.

In this deeply moving interview, Eric Baho to explore an incredible 86-year life journey spanning three continents, three distinct cultures, and some of the most defining moments of modern history. From surviving the bombardment of colonial Damascus as a child to working on the heat tiles for NASA’s space shuttle, Eric shares his unique perspec...

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At 99 years old, World War II veteran Harold Maness is living proof that age is truly just a number. In this episode, Harold takes us on a journey from his small-town Tennessee roots during the Great Depression to the historic aftermath of WWII in Okinawa, and ultimately, to his secret second life as a late-in-life pickleball champion, skydiver, and solo world traveler.

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In this episode, we sit down with retired science and math teacher Anna Belveal. From growing up with a fiercely independent father to being on the front lines of school desegregation, Anna has seen human nature at its best and its most challenging.

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At 95 years old, Art Stauder has witnessed nearly a century of history—from the depths of the Great Depression to the birth of the digital age. In this episode, Art shares his journey as a third-generation architect, his 15 years of service with Habitat for Humanity, and how he reinvented himself as a successful painter at the age of 70.

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