Big Knockers: Tales from the Porch
This podcast is an audio diary of the greatest stories from the campaign trail. Knocking doors in support of a candidate or an issue is a critical part of a campaign’s success. The process inevitably leads to some wild experiences for the door knockers!
Episodes
12 episodes
Hey Babe!
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with Sen. Joe Bellino about the many uses of the word “Babe”, when to enter a house, and maybe some felons! Join us as we continue to this crazy journey of what happens while ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:18
Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk to long time legislative staffer, Fred Schaible. From foul to geography, it’s amazing what you will learn by campaigning. Join us on this crazy adventure with Freddie Boom Boo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:53
Laughter is the Best Medicine
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley laugh with the hilarious State Representative Sarah Lightner and her trusty sidekick, Angela Kidder. Door knocking can definitely be dangerous and well hilarious at the same time.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:19
Season 2 - Grandma’s House
State Representative Greg VanWoekom and Melissa McKinley open season 2 with the dynamo Harvey Santana. Former State Representative Santana tells us how working the doors can hope new opportunities for the community. Season 2 opens u...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:56
Hit the Gas....
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley meet with long time legislative staffer and campaign guru, Troy Hagon. Michigan is a large and unique state to campaign in for candidates. Michigan is lucky to happy th...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:00
The Rennaissance Woman
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with author, activist, door knocker, and all-around amazing lady, Diana Rademacher. From working with Bono to door knocking on the mean streets of West Michigan, Diana shares ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:32
Power Couple
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk to door knocking power couple State Representative Curt Vanderwall and his wife Diane about their experiences hitting the doors together! This is a real “powered” episode!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:56
Sergeant Pooper Scooper
Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk with the hardest working legislator in Michigan, Representative Mike Mueller. As a former law enforcement officer, current apple farmer, wedding barn owner a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:48
Eau de Doors - The Meats
Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk with legislative colleague, State Representative Timmy Beson. A former butcher shop owner, Timmy shares the value of the meats while door knocking!
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:09
What’s in a name?
Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley chat with one of the most passionate door knockers, State Representative Pauline Wendzel. She is the creative genius behind the name, Big Knockers:Tales from the Porch....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:04
I See Dead People….
Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley interview a colleague in the Michigan Legislature, State Representative Will Snyder. As a legislative staffer and now state representative, Rep. Snyder has a lot ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:27
The Beginning…Who Let the Dogs Out?
Co-hosts Michigan State Representative Greg VanWoerkom and Melissa McKinley talk about how Big Knockers: Tales from the Porch came to be. Anyone that has been part of a political campaign has had to knock doors in support of their candida...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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18:48
