Bulldog and Friends

Rich & Janny: Mayflower Roots and Modern Joys

Episode Summary

This week on Bulldog and Friends, Todd sits down with true American originals—Rich and Janny Gast—for a heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply reflective conversation spanning centuries. Rich shares the incredible discovery that he and Janni are both direct descendants of Mayflower passengers—with Rich tracing back to 15 Mayflower grandparents including the legendary Miles Standish, and Janny to 8 of her own. What begins as a dive into family history becomes a thoughtful discussion about legacy, retirement, parenting, and grandparenting. Along the way: - Rich recounts his post-retirement adventures hiking portions of the Pacific Crest Trail - Janni reflects on the joy of watching her children raise children of their own - The couple opens up about their globe-spanning grandparenting journey, from Seabeck, Washington to Guam - They offer heartfelt pearls of wisdom to new grandparents, including how to support your kids while stepping back and letting them lead.