The Condition Report

Step into the wild world of Oklahoma’s most fascinating museums with Brenda Granger, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Museums Association. Discover the obsession with Route 66, learn to strum a banjo, and explore women’s contributions to aviation. Marvel at the award winning collection of action figures, including those created by the inventor of the…

From Service to Accessibility for All Intrepid, the centerpiece and keystone artifact of the Intrepid Museum, has transformed from a mighty aircraft carrier in World War II into a symbol of innovation and accessibility. Charlotte Martin, the Museum’s accessibility expert, shares the unique challenges of adapting tight corridors, steep stairways, and historic structures to welcome…

Get ready for a wild adventure into the creepy-crawly, scaly, and fascinating world of the Bug & Reptile Museum in Bremerton, WA! Frances reveals why kids adore the tarantulas, adults dodge the snakes, and why legless lizards aren’t snakes at all. She even brings out a High Contrast White Ball Python and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches…

From the hands-on exhibits at WonderLab and the classic cars of the Duesenberg Museum to the beloved Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Elizabeth shares her insights and personal experiences, offering a behind-the-scenes look at these unique destinations. She also highlights quirky spots like kidscommons, famous for its giant toilet slide, and the powerful CANDLES Holocaust Museum,…

From her beginnings in Customer Service to becoming an Accessibility expert, Matti Wallin takes us on an fascinating journey through the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Discover the vast Paleontology Hall, the size of a football field, the recreation of King Tut tomb, and her favorite exhibit, the Hall of Ancient Egypt. Matti offers a…

Can a museum be more than just a fun place to visit? In this episode, Caitlin Shea (Vice President of Development at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada) shares her journey from childhood museum visitor to museum leader. She reveals how the museum keeps hope, joy, and wonder alive for kids and families…

With a fascinating career bridging performing, education and history, Regina Bain is currently the executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, New York. A Yale School of Drama alumni, Regina shares insights on Satchmo’s legacy as America’s first Black music icon, his innovative use of recording technology, and the unique aspects of…

Explore some of the Cornhusker State’s most intriguing museums with Micah Huyser, the Vice-President of the Nebraska Museums Association and Executive Director at the Nebraska Prairie Museum in Holdrege, Nebraska. His passionate storytelling brings to life unexpected tales of wartime prisoners, orphaned children, and even a mysterious frontier massacre. But it’s not all about the…

Starting as a ticket taker in 2012 and leveraging her extensive knowledge of the rodeo, Megan Winterfeldt has become the curator of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. In this episode Megan provides insights into various aspects of rodeo, from the intricacies of different events like steer wrestling and team roping to common…

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Robert Levey, CEO of Exponential Squared, takes us on a journey through our interconnected world. From tackling massive societal issues collaboratively to exploring the delicate balance between individual experiences and universal truths. His work with Constitution Park and mobile healthcare for the homeless, along with his philosophical musings on life…