Lunch with Dad
Claim This Podcastby Matt Tjapkes
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<p>Have lunch with a father-son combo who both happen to be award-winning broadcasters! <br /><br />Hi everyone -</p> <p>My name is Matt Tjapkes. I'm a freelance sports broadcaster (in addition to my career in sales), but I have spent many years in the media as both a writer and broadcaster. I’m now 47 and at the stage of life where I try to create and preserve as many memories as possible, and what better resource than my 89-year-old dad, Doug Tjapkes? Doug has had many careers, from radio to church organ sales to non-profit work with prisoners, in addition to being a life-long musician. Though all his vocations and passions, he has a lot of great stories to share.</p> <p>A couple of times each month, Dad and I get together for lunch. After we eat, we sit down for about 15-20 minutes and just let Dad recall great stories from his life. Our topics will be all over the place - some are more personal, some are related to West Michigan, some are funny, some are sweet. Every episode might not be for every person, but I bet if you give us a listen, you’re gonna find something you like. </p> <p>What to sponsor or host Lunch with Dad? Feel free to reach out to me - lunchwithdadpodcast@gmail.com</p>
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1/19/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Episode 53 - What Has Doug Driven?
Doug tells Matt about a list of uncommon and unusual cars that he has driven.
June 25, 2026
Episode 52 - Pastor Doug
Doug shares the story of becoming an ordained minister late in life to help the efforts of Humanity for Prisoners, and the unexpected benefits that have come along with it.
June 24, 2026
Episode 51 - Doug's Bad Day
Doug tells Matt the story of an unfortunate series of events that happened to him 43 years ago.
54 total episodes available
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- What is Lunch with Dad?
<p>Have lunch with a father-son combo who both happen to be award-winning broadcasters! <br /><br />Hi everyone -</p> <p>My name is Matt Tjapkes. I'm a freelance sports broadcaster (in addition to my career in sales), but I have spent many years in the media as both a writer and broadcaster. I’m now 47 and at the stage of life where I try to create and preserve as many memories as possible, and what better resource than my 89-year-old dad, Doug Tjapkes? Doug has had many careers, from radio to church organ sales to non-profit work with prisoners, in addition to being a life-long musician. Though all his vocations and passions, he has a lot of great stories to share.</p> <p>A couple of times each month, Dad and I get together for lunch. After we eat, we sit down for about 15-20 minutes and just let Dad recall great stories from his life. Our topics will be all over the place - some are more personal, some are related to West Michigan, some are funny, some are sweet. Every episode might not be for every person, but I bet if you give us a listen, you’re gonna find something you like. </p> <p>What to sponsor or host Lunch with Dad? Feel free to reach out to me - lunchwithdadpodcast@gmail.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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