WessCast
Episodes
17 episodes
WessCast Shorts: Flight Prep
In this episode, Barb quizzes Rick about her upcoming two-person flight through the skies above Sedona, Arizona.
The Book of Donna
This episode requires some setup. Beckham needed to interview a family member as part of a ‘life story project’ for his Psychology 351 (clinical and counseling psychology) class he was in during the Spring of 2025. It was conducted at Grandma’s...
the Holiday Episode
On a very special holiday episode, our hosts talk to Jack and Donna about all things Christmas. We hear about shotguns, gas station puppies, standing room only Rock parties, little Jack fisticuffs, surrey woes, and lots of post-war rationing. A...
Disney Memories
We had a chance to capture some audio with Mom & Dad down at Disney this past November, but BEWARE: the audio isn't of the highest quality. In this episode, Randy, Barb, and Julie sat down with Jack & Donna to ask about th...
The Medical Episode
Season 3 of the WessCast begins with all the fun of sitting in on random conversations at a retirement home! You hear about all sorts of medical wonders from heart aneurysms to spinal fusions, from aching knees to unbreakable bones, from retina...
The Pat and Butch Chronicles
Hosts Rick and Barb take us on a free-ranging discussion of Pat and Butch with special guest Megan Mensinga. We hear about a secret marriage, Pat’s oil paintings, the first mobile phone anybody’s ever seen, Butch’s pioneering golf style, a vici...
Rock Around the House, Part 2
The exciting conclusion to the Rock sisters’ chat with Barb & Wendy. We hear all about giving cigarettes and beer to children, bouffant hairdos, what it was like for Arlene to work at Playboy (including the outfits and Vernon’s take on the ...
Rock Around the House, Part 1
It’s an Super Sized episode of the WessCast, so we had to split it into two parts! In this special episode our two hosts Barb and Wendy tackle an interview with everyone’s favorite Rocks, Arlene and Donna. They talk about their early lives grow...
All About Barb
The episode all one of you has been waiting for! This is a deep dive into what makes Barb tick, why she does what she does, who made her that way, and who’s to blame. Hosted by Jessica and Tyler.Production note: due to unforeseen ...
Do You Remember?
Season Two of the WessCast begins with a discussion of important events from the 1950’s through present day, and what Jack and Donna can remember about them. **There was a technical glitch that knocked out one microphone early in t...
Pets
Where we hear about Jack and Donna's childhood pets (which includes birds?!), the untimely demise of Spooky followed by a very timely replacement dog, plus where all the crayons went, rules on when to - and who must - pick up indoor poops, and ...
WessCast E5: Wesselhoffs, Pt 1
Where we learn about the Wesselhoff connection to ebelskivers, Scientology (maybe), gambling grandmothers, Secret societies, gentle Polish racism, and Jack's lavender Ford. Hosted by Barb & Wendy.
Special Edition: COVID-19
We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast with this special report. Hosted by Rick and Randy, recorded 3/14/20.
WessCast E4: the Cottage
Hosted by Barb and Randy. Favorite memories, origin stories, styrofoam boats, missing shoes, burning pants, crispy frogs, and much much more. Plus we take listener questions!
WessCast E3: the Rock family
Hosted by Rick and Wendy, this WessCast begins to explore the Rock family. We talk to Jack and Donna to learn why all Jacks might be arses, how Grandpa Vernon (the First of His Name) lost his arm in a dice game (maybe), where our teeth come fro...
WessCast E2: the Firehouse
Hear Papa explain why he passed on the Chicago Fire Department, how to take the world's fastest shower, why you shouldn't ignite human flatulence, and what Donna would do on the days her husband was away. Plus we get to hear the infamous chirop...
WessCast E1: the Technology Episode
Where Papa rides a horse, Donna learns to brew the perfect cup of tea, Bus buys an accordion, Rick REALLY wants his dad to be a cowboy, and the Russians almost make Jack take extra math. *Note, Rick's audio is sub-optimal due to a tech...
