Episode 120 – 2020 Wrap-Up with Stephan Abrams and Michael Moeri

By Michael Moeri | 12/31/2020 |

In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan and Michael talk about some of the memorable guests and moments of 2020. We will be back next week with all-new episodes of The Jackson Hole Connection!

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Episode 119 – Life at Teton Valley Ranch Camp with Jim Ligori

By Michael Moeri | 12/24/2020 |

In this episode, Jim talks about how his parents made their way out to Jackson, growing up in the Valley, and what life is like as a camper and a camp director at the historic Teton Valley Ranch Camp. Stephan and Jim also talk about the difference between “camp friends” and “friends at home”. 

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Episode 118 – Health in the Hole with Laura Peterson Wright

By Michael Moeri | 12/17/2020 |

In this episode, Laura shares how she went from creating desserts at the Four Seasons to opening up a Chiropractic office. Stephan and Laura also talk about how the Chiropractic field has changed over the years and they geek out a little about what it’s like to host a podcast.

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Episode 117 – Raising the 6th Generation with Nikki Gill

By Michael Moeri | 12/10/2020 |

In this episode, Nikki talks about growing up on a cow-calf ranch, her family’s rich history in the Valley, and the re-opening of one of Jackson’s most iconic businesses, Jackson Drug. 

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Episode 116 – Creating a Journey Toward Better Health with Eden Morris

By Michael Moeri | 12/02/2020 |

In this episode, Eden talks about falling in love with Jackson, why she pursued the path of becoming a dietitian, and her own struggles with food and nutrition. Stephan and Eden also discuss the various challenges people face when it comes to being healthy and why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

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**Bonus Content** – Episode 115 – Becoming DJ Vert One with Rocky Vertone Part 2

By Michael Moeri | 11/20/2020 | Comments Off on **Bonus Content** – Episode 115 – Becoming DJ Vert One with Rocky Vertone Part 2

**If you’ve already listened to the shorter interview with Rocky Vertone on November 20th, please enjoy part two of the conversation. If you haven’t yet listened to part one of the interview, please skip to the previous recording for the full episode. **In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole…

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Episode 115 – Becoming DJ Vert One with Rocky Vertone

By Michael Moeri | 11/19/2020 |

Rocky is a father, husband, skater, DJ, and business owner. Rocky is the owner of Full Circle Frameworks, a custom picture frame shop. He is also the Co-Founder of Four4 Productions, which he founded with the late DJ King Weep. Rocky spins under the name DJ Vert One and has played basically every venue that allows music since 1996. 

In this episode, Rocky talks about coming out to Jackson, how he got into DJing, and the founding of Four4 Productions with the legend King Weep. 

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Episode 114 – More Than Fine Dining with Gavin Fine

By Michael Moeri | 11/12/2020 |

Gavin is a father, entrepreneur, chef, sommelier, mentor and an aspiring ski bum. Originally from Chicago, Gavin moved out to Jackson almost 25 years ago to pursue the ski town lifestyle. Fast forward – Gavin is now the Owner of The Fine Dining Restaurant Group and Co-Owner of Roadhouse Brewing Co. The FDRG is the backbone of the culinary scene in Jackson. The group consists of Rendezvous Bistro, Bistro Catering, Il Villaggio Osteria, The Kitchen, Bin22, Bodega, Bar Enoteca, Cream + Sugar and Bovine + Swine. 

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Episode 113 – You Can Be An Artist with Fred Kingwill

By Michael Moeri | 11/05/2020 |

While working in the Forest Service was Fred’s main career, his passion has always been painting with watercolors. In this episode, Fred talks about working in the Forest Service, raising kids in Jackson Hole and why he chose to paint with watercolors. Stephan and Fred also talk about defining success and how everyone can be an artist. 

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Episode 112 – A Modern Day Jackson Hole Epic with Andrew Munz

By Michael Moeri | 10/29/2020 |

In this week’s episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Andrew Munz. Andrew is an actor, director, producer, and author of the new book “I Can Ski Forever:  A Modern Day Jackson Hole Epic.” The “I Can Ski Forever” book is a collection of skits, songs, and scenes from the popular I Can Ski Forever shows that were performed in Jackson Hole between 2014 and 2019. 

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