Episode 1 - Premier - Brad Koepenick

This first full episode of the podcast features Part 1 of a 2-part guest interview with Brad Koepenick, a producer of the "Val" documentary and a lifelong friend of Val. Gayla and Frank talk with Brad about his friendship with Val, their antics together, and their passion for Citizen Twain and the Arts, Education, and Literacy. 

Brad has irresistible energy, creativity, and wit! This makes listening to him fun and fascinating. Like Val, Brad is candid and generous in sharing his experiences, wisdom, and zest for life. Enjoy!

“Brad Koepenick is a drama and film teacher at Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools in Los Angeles. Koepenick was named the 2006 Hart Vision Charter School Teacher of the year.” California Charter Schools Association

Brad - Charter School Teach of the Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=173&v=649C6RX2YmQ&feature=emb_logo

Twain Mania
https://www.twainmania.org/

GET LIT
https://www.getlit.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12aYqJ7S7d8

Brad and “Shakespeare High”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyE4W3PbSbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFnNylkOoEY
Brad and Actors for Autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwCs_AIcXU8 
Brad and Kids with Cameras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGttbbZ8PPE

Frank’s Christmas Album 
https://music.apple.com/us/album/for-you/1485458570