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Most Interesting Person You've Never Heard of Podcast

MIP Podcast
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Seaport Airlines
Hello Sunshine
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Printmaking
Transportation
Seattle
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Sacred Leadership
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Indigenous Languages
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Little Fires Everywhere
Peru
San Francisco
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Frank's Diner
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Every person has a story, but not everyone has a place to tell it. As a filmmaker for over 35 years I've interviewed people all over the planet.

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Bajun Mavawalla is running for Congress, but his story goes far beyond politics.In this episode of The Most Interesting Person You’ve Never Heard Of, host Frank Swoboda sits down with Bajun Mavawalla to explore the experiences, convictions, and unexp... more

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Award-winning printmaker and artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano (RGZ) joins Frank Swoboda on this episode of The Most Interesting Person You've Never Heard Of Podcast.

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and now based in Spokane, Washington, Reinaldo shar... more

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What happens when a frustrated traveler decides the entire airline industry is doing it wrong… and then builds a better version himself?

In this episode, Frank sits down with Kent Craford, owner and CEO of Seaport Airlines, for a conversation that’s... more

For more than 35 years, Frank has traveled the world interviewing remarkable people and capturing their stories on film. In this series, he introduces audiences to fascinating individuals whose lives and experiences deserve to be heard.Frank and Tom ... more

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Frank Swoboda
Owner of O'Dohrtey's Irish Grille and subject of the interview
O'Dohrtey's Irish Grille
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast | Tim O'Dohrtey (O'Dohrtey Irish Grille)
Reinaldo Gil Zammbrano
Screenprint artist and educator, whose work centers on printmaking and community
RGZ Prints
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Reinaldo Gil Zammbrano (Screenprint Artist)
Andrea McGann
Owner of Live at Andre's concert venue
Live at Andre's
Episode: Frank Swobodas MIP Podcast Andre McGann (Live At Andre)
Adam Hegsted
Chef and restaurateur
Eat Good Group / Wandering Table / Crave founder
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Chef Adam Hegsted
Kent Craford
Founder and CEO of Seaport Airlines
Seaport Airlines
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast | Kent Crawford (Seaport Airlines)
Tom Taylor
Sound engineer, drummer, and djembe instructor introduced as a guest
Self-employed / Freelance; Moments of Clarity, Train Dreams crew
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Tom Taylor (Audio Engineer and Djembe Guru)
Gage Lee
Breakfast server at Downtown Frank's Diner, 35 years at Frank's
Downtown Frank's Diner, Spokane
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Gage Lee (Franks Diner)
John Verd
Adventure-driven filmmaker, cyclist, and maker who rode around the world partway and pursued multiple ventures
Episode: Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast| John Verd
Jim Frank
Developer and planner focused on Spokane-area communities
Independent developer (Kendall Yards, Coeur d'Alene Place)
Episode: Franks Swoboda's MIP Podcast Jim Frank

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Frank Swoboda
Host of the show and interviewer; guides conversations and introduces guests.

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Franks Swoboda's MIP Podcast Jim Frank
Q: Have you seen any of these before?
The host asks about prior exposure to the project format, and Jim Frank notes he hasn't watched prior episodes but is engaging with the format now.
Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Chef Adam Hegsted
Q: Can you talk about the impact of the James Beard nomination and how it affected you personally and professionally?
Being recognized as a nominee put Spokane on the national radar for fine dining, boosted credibility, and reinforced the value of fostering independent restaurants locally, even if the awards themselves are challenging to attend or win.
Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Chef Adam Hegsted
Q: What catalyzed the shift from single-restaurant focus to a broader Eco Group of concepts?
A combination of recognizing market gaps, collaborating with other local chefs, and the desire to offer varied concepts in different neighborhoods, all while supporting the regional food scene and local economies.
Frank Swoboda's MIP Podcast Chef Adam Hegsted
Q: How did your early experiences as a dishwasher and a line cook shape your approach to running multiple restaurants?
They gave him the fundamental discipline and appreciation for the craft, while teaching him the importance of flexibility, teamwork, and constant iteration in menu and service. He learned that passion must coexist with practical business decisions and scale.
Frank Swobodas MIP Podcast Ep. 51 Mandi Price
Q: What have you loved the most about working on those Hello Sunshine projects and the production environment there?
The combination of passionate storytelling, strong leadership, and a culture that lets you say no to a project that doesn't speak to you while still finding a role that does speaks to me. I've learned to value people, collaboration, and the ability to influence post production so the final product shines.

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The show features intimate conversations with a rotating roster of guests who are often builders, artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and community organizers. Episodes tend to center on personal narratives of resilience, craft, and place-based impact, weaving in career milestones with local culture, regional development, and creative practice. Notable throughlines include how individuals translate passion into community-oriented work, the social power of art and hospitality, and the practical realities of steering small ventures in the Pacific Northwest. The host's style tends toward warm, storytelling-driven interviews that reveal how personal history, professional risk-taking, and collaborative networks shape meaningful work. This makes the p... more

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