theMangoTimes Podcast

035 Growing Up In WW2
Podcast Andy Fletcher Podcast Andy Fletcher

035 Growing Up In WW2

In this special D-Day episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch sits down with his 94-year-old father to talk about life during World War II. From hearing the news of D-Day to the realities of rationing, duty, and sacrifice, it’s a moving conversation filled with memory, humility, and one very wise pipe-smoking Pop.

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034 Why You Need More Nonsense In Your Life
Podcast Andy Fletcher Podcast Andy Fletcher

034 Why You Need More Nonsense In Your Life

In this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch sits down with Corey Strauss, founder of The Magic Box Players and one of the Central Valley’s most creative minds in theater and costume design. Together, they explore the value of play, the freedom found in silliness, and why embracing a little nonsense might be exactly what we all need right now. From childhood imagination to mobile puppet theaters and grown-up goofiness, this conversation is a joyful reminder that laughter isn’t just fun—it’s vital.

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