Latest Podcast Episodes
Episode 95 – Talking Hot Air with Virginia Powell Symons & Margaret Rose Breffeilh of The Teton Valley Balloon Rally
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Virginia Powell Symons & Margaret Rose Breffeilh, the organizers and board chairs of the Teton Valley Balloon Rally. Both Virginia and Margaret arrived in the Jackson Hole area in 2001. Virginia operates an event planning business called Vibrant Events and Magaret is the…
Read More
Episode 94 – Not Yet A Local with Jim Rooks
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Jim Rooks. Jim’s family lineage in Jackson Hole dates back to 1905 when Roy and Frank Van Vleck left Michigan and headed west. A year later in 1906, they formed the Jackson Mercantile in what is known as the clubhouse building on the…
Read More
Episode 93 – From Volunteer to Executive Director with Laura Soltau of Teton Literacy Center
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Laura West Soltau. Laura made her way to Jackson in 2007 after taking an Americorp volunteer position at Teton Literacy Center. After working in a variety of roles, Laura has worked her way up to Executive Director. In this episode, Laura talks about…
Read More
Episode 92 – Preparing for a Disaster with Rich Ochs
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Rich Ochs. Rich discovered Jackson Hole after taking a summer job in the Grand Teton National Park over 20 years ago. He now holds the important role of Teton County Emergency Management Coordinator. Rich has helped Teton County through many big events that…
Read More
Episode 91 – Connecting to the Cosmos with Samuel Singer of Wyoming Stargazing
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Samuel Singer. Samuel is the Founder and Executive Director of Wyoming Stargazing, a local non-profit whose mission is to educate and inspire through Wyoming’s extraordinary skies. In this episode, Samuel talks about turning a passion for the outdoors and astronomy into a thriving…
Read More
Episode 90 – Behind the Curtain with Macey Mott of Riot Act Inc.
In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Macey Mott. Macey is a Jackson Hole native and the founder/artistic director of Riot Act Inc., a local theater company. In this episode, Macey talks about producing a wide array of plays and musicals, the supportive artist community of Jackson, and how Riot…
Read More"I listened to Ian and Tim. Thought they were both great! Ian is hilarious! Definitely got me thinking about what I do day in and day out."
Richard Levy
Jackson, Wyoming
About the Jackson Hole Connection
The Jackson Hole Connection is Jackson Hole's Community Podcast, founded by Stephan Abrams with founding sponsors The Liquor Store of Jackson Hole and Jackson Hole Marketplace.