Nancy Wiegman
Host, Nancy's BookshelfNancy Wiegman has a master's degree in French linguistics from Indiana University and taught yoga and foreign languages at CSU Fresno and the College of Charleston before moving to Chico in 1990.
For seven years she acted and danced in productions such as Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, The Real Inspector Hound, Biloxi Blues, and Steel Magnolias.
In 1999, Nancy was named Outstanding Woman of Chico and received a Maggie Award in 2002.
She directed the yoga program at Chico Sports Club and has been teaching yoga there since 1994.
She became a classical announcer at KCHO in 1990 and often hosted the hourlong call-in show "I-5 LIVE!" on North State Public Radio, occasionally Weekend Showcase, and started Nancy's Bookshelf in July of 2007 after producing a series of four-minutes spots called "Health Desk," which aired during All Things Considered.
Nancy is also a certified pilgrim, having walked sections of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain and France many times beginning in 2005.
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Author and lifestyle coach Lani Muelrath shows how practicing mindfulness brings a healthier and happier you. The book offers powerful tools to understand the process and guide you to a more mindful living. -
Author Mike Paull introduces us to his latest thriller, "Missing." and pop culture writer for The Washington Post, Travis M. Andrews, chats about his debut book "Because He's Jeff Goldblum: The Movies, Memes and Meaning of Hollywood's Most Enigmatic Actor" as he takes a deep dive into Goldblum's life and career.
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In her book "The Tattoos of Chico," author Karen McHenry explores the human behind the ink. Also, Patty Paul shares her spiritual awakening through the exploration of past lives.
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Journalist Debbie Cobb and illustrator Steve Ferchaud detail their collaboration on two children's books. Also, cat rescuer and author Sarah Downs' speaks about her children's book titled "Clyde's Happy Tails: The Adventures of Clyde the Rescue Cat."
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In his book Garbology, Edward Humes takes readers on a tour of America's biggest export and our most incredible legacy: our trash. Also, Chico entrepreneur Andy Keller, founder, and president of ChicoBag speaks with Nancy about his participation in Garbology and his ChicoBag story.
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Author and environmental activist Jennie Romer helped push for plastic bag bans in California and New York. Her latest book, “Can I Recycle This? A Guide To Better Recycling And How To Reduce Single-use Plastics,” explores and answers questions about the dos and don’ts of the recycling world.
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Poet Lucinda Watson shares work from her first book of poetry, "The Favorite," published by Golden Antelope Press. Also, Northern California writer Meghan Turner shares details about her collection of poetry with "Auburn & Ink: Poetry by Meghan Irene Turner."
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Jennifer Jewell is the creator and host of the national award-winning, weekly public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History & the Human Impulse to Garden.
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Author Echo Heron is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author. Born in Troy, New York, her work tackles many genres, including fiction, mysteries, and historical fiction.
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Local author and poet Joan Goodreau presents her latest work, “Where to Next?" which explores everything from the personal effects of the California wildfires to the current COVID-19 pandemic.Also, author and medical journalist Michael Castleman dives into his latest, Sizzling Sex for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Erotic Pleasure at Any Age.
