Lifelong friends share loads of experiences & wisdom, and these friends love to share. Want to listen in on a conversation? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Send your thoughts, suggestions, or questions to PennyU...
Apr 11, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Lifelong friends have loads of experiences & wisdom, and these friends love to share. Want to listen in on a conversation? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Send your thoughts, suggestions, or questions to PennyUn...
Mar 21, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Lifelong friends have loads of experiences & wisdom, and these friends love to share. Want to listen in on a conversation? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Vicki's Recommendations: The Expanse: Prime Video Call M...
Feb 14, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Lifelong friends have loads of experiences & wisdom, and these friends love to share. Want to listen in on a conversation? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Christmas Video from Episode Three - 'Christmas Accordin...
Dec 29, 2020•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Lifelong friends have loads of experiences & wisdom, and these friends love to share. Want to listen in on a conversation? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Vicki's Podcasts: “Sway” hosted by Kara Swisher "Ear Hus...
Nov 28, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Want to listen in on a conversation between lifelong friends? Deborah Pfingston and Vicki Boswell can make you laugh or cause you to think. Between the two of them they have a lot of life to share. When they get together they cure the world's woes and learn new stuff. Do they always agree? Nope. Do they always care and have a positive outlook? Yep. Please listen in and enjoy. Vicki's Books: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of my Hasidi...
Nov 08, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Deborah Pfingston and Michael Bruce Thompson share their final conversation on 'Backbone of the Band - the Drummer'. War Drums to 'who would have guessed they played the drums', Deborah and Michael laugh, talk and sadly finish their conversation. Note that all of the music you have been listening to in these episodes has Michael on the drum throne. At the end of each episode the remainder of the song is played - give it a listen. If you have any questions or comments for Deborah or Michael - ple...
Oct 12, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Deborah Pfingston and Michael Bruce Thompson talk about their experiences with the healing properties of drumming. Drums can heal your heart and soul. Listen, then pick up some sticks and heal. Note that all of the music you have been listening to in these episodes has Michael on the drum throne. At the end of each episode the remainder of the song is played - give it a listen. If you have any questions or comments for Deborah, Michael or Bryan - please email PennyUniversity@protonmail.com. Plea...
Sep 20, 2020•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Listen to Deborah Pfingston and Michael Bruce Thompson talk with their special guest Bryan Harris. Is Marching Band really cool? How does it help young people? Is there really a marching world out there? Find out about drum corps and more. Note that all of the music you have been listening to in these episodes has Michael on the drum throne. At the end of each episode the remainder of the song is played - give it a listen. If you have any questions or comments for Deborah, Michael or Bryan - ple...
Aug 24, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Listen to Deborah Pfingston and Michael Bruce Thompson discuss a very brief history on this amazing instrument. Not only is the history interesting, but the 'more' in our title is even 'more' :). Note that all of the music you have been listening to in these episodes has Michael on the drum throne. If you have any questions or comments for Deborah or Michael please email PennyUniversity@protonmail.com. As in Episode One, 'Who is Michael Bruce Thompson', here in Episode Two any one that we mentio...
Aug 16, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Who is Michael Bruce Thompson? Why the drums? Listen to his story; from the underground music scene, of his hometown, to playing in front of 30,000 people with a 30 minute notice. He is open and honest, you feel his love for this primal instrument. Start your drum lessons here with Deborah Pfingston and Micheal. Please listen to the music being played throughout this whole episode. It is Michael and MegaTera Formally Bueno. The title is 'The Brubs'. In Episode One, Michael mentions some people t...
Aug 03, 2020•46 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Deborah Pfingston shares of her loss. She lost her son, Andrew Sterling Ashcraft, on June 30th, 2013. He was a wildland firefighter and lost his life along with the crew of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It was a very public loss. But that is not what she shares here. Deborah shares a short story when her faith was put to the ultimate test. Is heaven for real? Deborah's story was part of a video series done by Melodee Tonti - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DVM94otG0D0&feature=youtu.be . Pleas...
Jun 01, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Janelle Snyder has had her share of heart pain. She only got to know her first child, Lincoln Everett, in the womb; he was quiet and stubborn A mother should never have to hold her child just to say, 'Good-bye.' Yet, how could this happen to a mother again; Liam Marshall was only in her arms for several weeks. All Janelle ever wanted to be was a Mom. Listen and hear how she found a place for what she was feeling. That if her hands and arms could not wrap around her boys she would have them do so...
May 25, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
A warrior in his own right Charlie Koon lost his daughter Jessica Nicole Koon to domestic violence. How do you survive hearing your daughter was murdered? Listen to Charlie and his powerfully tender story. A Vietnam veteran he lost his ability to cry; when he lost his brothers in the Mayaguez incident (Knife 13) he never thought he would feel again. Then he got the phone call about Jessica - listen to what happened. Charlie says, "You have to help people through life. The only way to move forwar...
May 18, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Jaye Lene Long lost two sons, her story is moving. Her boys - men - were Travis and Brandon Selinsky (twins). Both were in the Army, both loved God, country and family. Jaye Lene experienced, "Groaning from the depths of my soul" twice. She holds to Romans 8:28 'We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose' & Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm ...
May 11, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Listen to Jill Potter share her story. Colin Shepard was, or dare I say is, an amazing son. Jill lost him in December of 1993. Loss is hard and not something you will heal from or get over. Jill's loss is summed up in this one line she shares, "It's never over, but don't let it defeat you." Please listen - like us - and share. You can send any comments or questions for Deborah or Jill to Pennyuniversity@protonmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Penny University A Podcast with Value. Thank you ...
May 04, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen to the final episode as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. Want to check out what faces and tattoos go with Deborah and Tony - go to Penny University's Facebook page, like us and share. If you would like to send a comment we would love to hear from you, send all comments to Pennyu...
Oct 07, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. In Episode Six, Deborah heads over to Hold Fast. Tony gets a diamond tattoo. This tattoo has a lot of meaning. First, Tony lives in Diamond Valley, Arizona. Second, Andrew - Deborah's son, had a diamond tattoo because he grew up in Diamond Val...
Sep 15, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. In Episode Five, Deborah and Tony talk with Danny Hilton. Danny is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter, artist, friend and, of course, covered in tattoos. Truly a present day renaissance man. What do some of his tattoos mean? He once wanted to be a t...
Sep 02, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. In Episode Four, Deborah and Tony talk with Lindsey Parker and Adrienne Carey. Lindsey is a high school English teacher and several of her tattoo reflect her love for literature. Adrienne is, also, a high school teacher (the sciences), a Rolle...
Aug 25, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. In Episode Three, Deborah and Tony talk with Andrew Myers and T.J. Ashcraft II. Andrew, a veteran, has some unique tattoos that exemplify so much for him. T.J., currently serving in the Army, has tattoos that speak through their design. Why di...
Aug 19, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. Episode Two is all about the history. Tattooing actually has a very long history, so Deborah and Tony just skim the surface. Plus, there are many different styles of tattooing too :). Tony mentions a friend, Fade FX, who is a world renowned ta...
Aug 12, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin? Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought. Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. Want to check out what faces and tattoos go with Deborah and Tony - go to Penny University's Facebook page, like us and share. If you would like to send a comment we would love to hear from you, send all comments to Pennyuniversity@protonmail....
Aug 05, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, bring to an end the discussion revolving around what happened on and after June 30th, 2013. Deborah and Doug know the truth was not told. What they discovered and what they know has been revealed in this Penny University series. They put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened. There has been a lot of listeners emailing. Deborah and Doug thought they would let you read a small sample...
May 11, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, continue the discussion of changes that should happen after June 30th, 2013 - with the big three changes that should and need to happen. Joined by three special guests hear the great discussion on changes or the need for changes. Deborah and Doug know the truth was not told. What they discovered and what they know is revealed in this Penny University series. They put their pain on hold, so others will he...
May 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, start the discussion of changes that should happen after June 30th, 2013. When they lost their loved ones and friends. Some of the changes came from you, the listeners. Some of the changes are from Deborah and Doug after their investigation. This is the only major loss of life that has produced no changes at all! Could it be because there is a huge cover up of truth? Could it be because changes cost mone...
Apr 24, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, along with Chief Darrell Willis, Retired Prescott Fire Chief, share with you the true history of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. This is the true history, not the loosely based history shown of the Granite Mountain crew presented in "Only the Brave". From why they existed - to how wildland/urban interface communities should have a crew just like them this is a must listen to episode. Please listen to this...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni continue the discussion of what happened after June 30th, 2013. They lost their loved ones and friends. They know the truth was not told. What they discovered and what they know is revealed. Deborah and Doug put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened. As promised here are the audio recordings discussed in this episode. This audio found by Holly Neill proves there was no 33- minute ga...
Apr 08, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode you will take the next step with Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni. The discussion continues. The crew is dead, what happened. How did 19 men die, what were the families told, what lies are still believed, hear how some refused to accept the SAIR and searched for the truth. Deborah and Doug had to put their pain on hold, they had to seek the truth. Listen to how they fought, and still fight, to dig a line against the lies ...
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What occur between the hour of 3:45 pm and 4:45 pm June 30, 2013? The Department of Forestry does not want the truth revealed. Their cover up was published as the Serious Accident Investigation Report (SAIR - https://dffm.az.gov/yarnell-hill-report-available). Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health report tried their best to discover what happened (ADOSH - http://www.npstc.org/download.jsp?tableId=37&column=217&id=2944). Yet, they even missed some key discoveries. Deborah Pfi...
Mar 18, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
