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From the Porch

Hosted by Shannon Birkelbach · society · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

As I citizen of Waller County, I want to get to know my neighbors better. In our busy lives, we struggle to have those great front porch conversations that help build community, so I am facilitating the first step. However, I want to challenge each of you to build on this idea and support these businesses...these churches...these people. Join us, from the porch.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about From the Porch

What is From the Porch about?

As I citizen of Waller County, I want to get to know my neighbors better. In our busy lives, we struggle to have those great front porch conversations that help build community, so I am facilitating the first step. However, I want to challenge each of you to build on this idea and support these businesses...these churches...these people.

Who hosts From the Porch?

From the Porch is hosted by Shannon Birkelbach. The show has published 38 episodes to date.

What has From the Porch covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Dennis "Goose" Geesaman" (21 May 2026, 19 minutes), "Christina Kern, Old Rugged Cross Healthcare" (21 May 2026, 16 minutes), and "Daniel Aaron - Waller City Council" (21 May 2026, 14 minutes).

How often does From the Porch publish?

From the Porch publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 38 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on From the Porch?

Booking probability for From the Porch is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From the Porch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From the Porch's contact route on record: public web form.

About the host

Shannon Birkelbach hosts From the Porch, a society podcast with 38 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #35

    Dennis "Goose" Geesaman

    May 21, 202619 minS1

    <p>Come meet your Republican nominee for House District 85. Learn about his reasons for running for this office as well as his priorities for the next legislative session.</p>

  • Episode #37

    Christina Kern, Old Rugged Cross Healthcare

    May 21, 202616 minS1

    <p>It is so exciting that we have a holistic type healthcare option in the Waller County area. Come learn a bit of the story of how it came to be and the many options you now have locally for more alternative health...

  • Episode #36

    Daniel Aaron - Waller City Council

    May 21, 202614 minS1

    <p>Come meet Daniel Aaron, a candidate for Waller City Council who’s rooted in faith and committed to serving the community he calls home. Learn how his values of family, integrity, and hard work have shaped his vision...

  • Episode #34

    Judge David Gunn

    May 21, 202615 minS1

    <p>He has watched many episodes of Waller County residents From The Porch and now it is his turn to share his story. He is currently serving as your appeals Judge and will be running in the November elections to...

  • Episode #33

    Anthony Pulci

    Apr 2, 202617 minS1

    <p>Come meet Anthony Pulci who is running for your Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace. Hear his story of how he got to Waller County as well as his long history of law enforcement.</p>

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  • Episode #31

    Jeanette Parham

    Apr 2, 202612 minS1

    <p>Come meet one of your candidates for Judge of County Court of Law #1 for Waller County. She has great experience in family court as well as felony criminal cases over her 30 years as a lawyer. See how she got started...

  • Episode #30

    Bennett. Dodson

    Apr 2, 202617 minS1

    <p>As the now Assistant DA for Waller County, Bennett Dodson has served the Waller County area for 7 years. He is now running for the current family court known as County Court at Law #1. Come learn more about your...

  • Episode #32

    Candice Gresham Adams

    Apr 2, 202614 minS1

    <p>Come meet one of your candidates for Judge of County Court of Law #1 for Waller County. She has great experience in family court as well as felony criminal cases over her 30 years as a lawyer. See how she got started...

  • From the Porch

    Luis Avandano - Powerhouse Diesel, LLC

    Apr 2, 202611 minS1

    <p>Luis Avandano created Powerhouse Diesel, LLC. Come meet your Waller neighbor to hear where his passion for diesel engines began and how it grew into a successful business.</p><p>https://wallerdieselrepairshop.com/</p>

  • From the Porch

    Brian Cantrell - Waller County Fire Marshall

    Jan 26, 202622 minS0

    <p>Brian Cantrell has served the Waller County community for many years in several capacities. Learn about his early years and how his roles have changed. You will be educated in emergency management and how to stay...

  • Episode #27

    Sylvia Wooten

    Jan 24, 202622 minS1

    <p>Come to the porch and meet one of my FAVORITE people. Sylvia Wooten is a woman of God, that not only has inspired me to love God, but she is also my mother!</p>

  • Episode #26

    Tom Paben

    Jan 10, 202630 minS1

    <p>Generations of farming experience you can learn so much about! Click through to your areas of interest to educate yourself and stay healthier with fresh, local foods. <br/><br/>0:00- 0:21 Intro<br/>0:22- 3:40 German...

  • Episode #25

    Principal Chris Oldham

    Jan 4, 202618 minS1

    <p>How well do you know the Waller High School Principal? He is multi-faceted in his background and I believe a great asset to our community. Come check out his beautiful porch!</p>

  • Episode #24

    Christine Benoit

    Dec 20, 202520 minS1

    <p>Christine is the founder of Benoit Original Salon in downtown Waller, Texas. Come meet your neighbor and learn about the reason for the NAME and her passion for her community.</p>

  • Episode #23

    Lara Mautz, Executive Director of Christ Clinic

    Dec 12, 202522 minS1

    <p>Lara joined the Christ Clinic family as the Clinic Manager in 2012 and transitioned to Executive Director in 2017. She is a highly adaptive Registered Nurse committed to community wellness.</p>

  • Episode #22

    Katy Gardens

    Dec 12, 202520 minS1

    <p>Let's visit the south side of Waller County and check out a different kind of office space. 2020 caused many changes in our work environments. Some bad - some good. See how two innovative cousins, Caitlyn Knudsen and...

  • From the Porch

    Russell Ford - Waller County Ag Extension Agent

    Dec 5, 202527 minS0

    <p>Our Waller County Extension Agents connect the community in so many ways. Russell Ford is the County Coordinator and heads up the 4-H programs. Come learn more about him personally and for ways YOU can become more...

  • Episode #20

    Thanksgiving 2025

    Dec 5, 202512 minS1

    <p>We have so much to be thankful for living in Waller County. Come hear some of your neighbors thoughts.</p>

  • Episode #19

    Rhonda Getschman - Waller County Chief EMS

    Nov 22, 202515 minS1

    <p>Get to know your Waller County Chief of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Her heart of service is evident in our community and you will be blessed by getting to know her more.</p>

  • From the Porch

    Pat Dahnke - Designer

    Nov 15, 202512 minS0

    <p>Cowgirls and fashion, in Waller? Come meet our local designer who is known around the world. You don't want to miss out on how she got started AND how you can acquire some of her exquisite...

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Daniel Aaron

associate professor of law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

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Brian Cantrell

Waller County

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Rhonda Getschman

Waller County EMS

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