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On The Job

Van Meter Inc.

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On the Job is dedicated to sharing stories from contractors and industrial manufacturing professionals. From the field to the floor, you’ll get an in-depth and behind the scenes look at everything from the problems we face, to some of our most memorable days on the job. Whether you want to learn from others’ experiences, hear stories of innovation, or refresh your view of the industry, this is the show for you! Hosted and sponsored by Van Meter.
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By Deadheads for Deadheads, this podcast is a glimpse into the inner lives of women who love the Grateful Dead. Host Stef Taras asks a single guest to tell her stories of finding and experiencing the Grateful Dead and to consider how being a Deadhead influences her own creative life. If you've ever been to a show and wanted to know more about the beautiful women dancing all around you, here's your chance. You can listen to the episodes in any order. Credits: Host: Stef Taras (@DeadheadTalk) ...
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Have you ever wondered if other manufacturers are facing the same challenges you are? What up-and-coming technologies you should invest in to overcome those challenges? Listen to our On the Job podcast to hear Van Meter’s Smart Manufacturing Manager, Jackie LaFleur, and Information Solutions Architect, Toni Etten, discuss the next game changers in …
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Wherein Deadhead girl and professional musician (and slide guitarist for our podcast theme music) Sally Van Meter tells the story of playing with Jerry Garcia shortly before he died. Grammy Award-winning slide guitarist Van Meter recorded "Blue Yodel #9 (Standing on the Corner)" with Jerry (in David Grisman's home studio) for the album The Songs of…
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Wherein I tell a magical little story about attending a Dead & Company show by myself, celebrate the concept of Grateful Dead kismet, and explain why I'm doing this podcast and what you can expect to hear. Credits: Host: Stef Taras Audio editor: Liam Kadel Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guita…
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Wherein Deadhead Girl Elizabeth talks about boarding the mothership in the 1980s, dancing at shows, finding the freedom to express yourself, using dance as exercise, wearing earplugs, raising music-loving kids, dancing with her daughter, and working as the backstage masseuse at Hoxeyville Music Festival. She also talks about creating her self-emplo…
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Wherein Deadhead Girl Sue "SunshineSue" Weber talks about 40 years of seeing the Dead and the restorative power of the music when she was working as a nurse. She tells stories of finding her husband at a Dead show, being part of the taper community in the 1980s and 1990s, her first social media experience with the Further Forum, and her current rol…
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Wherein Deadhead Girl Kim shares that her first Dead show was the first time in her life that she felt beautiful. We laugh about the "pickin' berries dance" and her dogs, Jerry and Althea. We get more serious when talking about the importance of the sober Dead community (Wharf Rats). And we reflect on the improvised life. Credits: Host: Stef Taras …
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Wherein we reflect on the influence of music when you discover it on your own or with women friends. Deadhead Girl Stefanie talks about living in San Francisco in the 2000s, studying art at Jerry's art school, finding her "chosen sister" in the Dead community, and celebrating ourselves through dance. We talk about the scarier sounds in the music an…
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Wherein Deadhead Girl Lisa explains that the Grateful Dead was a gift to her from the great beyond. She also recounts a 1990s cross-country tour with her new boyfriend (and husband-to-be) and tells an epic story of hanging out with the band after a show. Magic abounds. Credits: Host: Stef Taras Audio editor: Liam Kadel Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" per…
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