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Making Our Way

Journeys shape us, change our viewpoints, disturb our assumptions, and enrich our awareness of places both common and exotic. Join Jan, Rob, Dee, and Jim on a weekly journal of where we’ve been, how our perspectives have grown, and what may lay beyond the next bend in the road. Our dogs might join in, too, so grab a cup of coffee for an armchair journey around the world of travel, food, culture, and friends.

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23:06

On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Making Our Way ·

2026/02/04

Episode 82 - On the Beautiful Blue Danube Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Guests: Lillian and Larry Strauss’s “An der schönen blauen Donau,” perhaps the world’s most famous waltz, is beautiful music, but misses on two points. Rob says it’s not really blue, and in Strauss’s time the river did not flow through Strauss’s Vienna as it does today. Lillian, Larry, Jan, & Rob offer no complaints, and say their trip was more about the ...

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3:25

A Pause

Making Our Way ·

2026/01/28

Episode 81 - A Pause Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim The crew places a pause in their series on Central Europe in light of events in Minneapolis. Jim offers a few thoughts. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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22:53

A Tale of Two Nurembergs

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2026/01/21

Episode 80 - A Tale of Two Nurembergs Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Guests: Lillian and Larry Lillian, Larry, Jan, & Rob recall last year’s initial visit to Nuremberg and compare it with this year’s return. Both visits were through Viking River Cruises. One visit was by land (2025), one by sea (2024); well, by river. Close. 2024 was a brief visit, and was less than satisfactory. 2025 provided enough time to discover Nuremberg...

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28:36

Prague, by the numbers

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2026/01/13

Episode 79 - Prague, by the numbers Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Guests: Lillian and Larry Prague, the City of 100 Spires, and the starting point for Lillian, Larry, Jan, & Rob’s 2nd Viking River Cruise through Central Europe. Our hosts and guests recount their most significant memories of their trip, with advice on how to prioritize this vast and rich city. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buz...

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29:32

"...The Same River Twice"

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2026/01/07

Episode 78 - “…The Same River Twice” Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Guests: Lillian and Larry Harrison As is said, “No one steps in the same river twice.” Jan, Rob, Lillian, and Larry take another Viking Cruise vacation, touring Prague, Nuremberg, and then cruising down the beautiful blue Danube from Regensburg to Budapest. In this episode, they discuss the logistics involved in such a trip, and the benefits of traveling with Viki...

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16:11

E is for Etiquette

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2025/12/31

Episode 77 - E is for Etiquette Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. Jim explores some theories about the actual birth date of Jesus, and how December 25th was chosen. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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15:07

A Belated Birthday?

Making Our Way ·

2025/12/24

Episode 76 - A Belated Birthday? Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. Jim explores some theories about the actual birth date of Jesus, and how December 25th was chosen. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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8:42

X Marks the Spat

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2025/12/17

Episode 75 - X Marks the Spat Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. Jim traces the history of the word “Xmas,” and pushes against the Christmas tradition of being offended by everything. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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27:27

More Traditions

Making Our Way ·

2025/12/10

Episode 74 - More Traditions Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee & Jim. The crew discuss more of their seasonal traditions, including Canadian Thanksgiving, standing kettles for The Salvation Army, The Marks Family Thanksgiving, Advent, and Rob’s Village. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share ...

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10:38

3 Rules for the Holidays

Making Our Way ·

2025/12/03

Episode 73 - 3 Rules for the Holidays Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. Jim sets out 3 Rules for the holidays: Respect; focus; no distractions. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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19:21

In Context

Making Our Way ·

2025/11/19

Episode 72 - In Context Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Dee & Jim. Dee & Jim discuss 3 biblical passages that a very young Jim used to misunderstand because they were out of context. One used the wrong context, a second ignored the author’s context, and a third ignored cultural context. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Th...

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25:31

The B-I-B-L-E

Making Our Way ·

2025/11/12

Episode 71 - The B-I-B-L-E Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Having been raised in a Protestant evangelical church, what role does the Bible currently play in our lives? Is it inspired? Infallible? Inerrant? Not surprisingly, our regard of scripture is ever in transition. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com T...

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11:11

New Orleans Postcards

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2025/11/05

Episode 70 - New Orleans Postcards Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. To celebrate their anniversary, Dee & Jim traveled to New Orleans and recording a few audio postcards from around the French Quarter. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podc...

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35:04

In Memoriam

Making Our Way ·

2025/10/29

Episode 69 - In Memoriam Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. We remember Ethel Mae (Robb) Cheyne, Jan & Jim’s mom, on the 30th anniversary of her passing. These few craps are not enough. Volumes could be written. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this ...

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19:36

At the Movies

Making Our Way ·

2025/10/22

Episode 68 - At the Movies Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Making Our Way goes to the movies to review 7 films: The Naked Gun (2025), Superman (2025), A Charlie Brown Christmas, Sharknado, The Thursday Murder Club, The Outfit, and War of the Worlds (2025). Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for list...

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31:51

Alaska: 3 Ways from Sandy

Making Our Way ·

2025/10/15

Episode 67 - Alaska: 3 Ways from Sandy Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Guests: Sandy & Russ. All things Alaska, and how to get there, including Fat Bear Week, the Alcan Highway, Denali, cruises, reindeer, dog sleds, & humpback whales. Plus, halibut, just because. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne i...

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13:04

The Rest of the Story

Making Our Way ·

2025/10/08

Episode 66 - The Rest of the Story Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Host: Jim. Jim meets power pitcher and Detroit Tiger legend Frank Lary -perhaps. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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22:57

Autographs

Making Our Way ·

2025/10/01

Episode 65 - Autographs Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. “Have you ever asked for an autograph?” asks Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Questionnaire.” We supply a few answers, plus name our favorite Robert Redford films. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this a...

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24:11

Keep Calm & Carry-ons

Making Our Way ·

2025/09/24

Episode 64 - Keep Calm & Carry-ons Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. Travel Tips, including packing, AirTags, Passports, Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, USB at airports, RESERVE, CLEAR Plus, and a few things from Rick Steves. Links: Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com Thanks for listening. Share with your friends...

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24:07

All Lives?

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2025/09/16

Episode 63 - All Lives? Official transcript: https://www.cheynemusic.com/transcripts Hosts: Jan, Rob, Dee, & Jim. We continue our conversation about race with focus on New Orleans, red lining, Black Lives Matter, Trayvon Martin, and how engaging people does not always bring the results one might hope for. Thanks for listening. Share with your friends. Find this and more at cheynemusic.com/podcast.

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