Phineas Pope
Digital Production AssistantPhineas Pope is a digital production assistant for IPR's digital team. Phineas grew up in St. Paul, but relocated to Des Moines to attend Drake University majoring in music law. Before IPR, Phineas worked in production at Iowa PBS and the Des Moines Metro Opera.
Phineas is also a jazz pianist and organist, performing around Iowa at venues including the State Historical Society of Iowa and Noce in downtown Des Moines. Phineas enjoys playing tennis in his spare time.
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In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, ISU experts answer your questions on global warming, spring prep, and more!
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Sokolowski starred as The Prince in Prokofiev’s The Love for Three Oranges during DMMO's 2023 season.
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Even though cannabis is recreationally illegal in Iowa, products giving just as potent a high are being sold for recreational use in the state. How is that possible?
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We often forget that our lawns need to be taken care of when the heat hits - and sometimes watering is actually the worst thing you can do. Here are tips to help your grass through the hottest of summer heat.
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There are fewer and fewer fireflies in Iowa every year. In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, it's a conversation about climate conditions and light pollution and their impact on fireflies in the state.
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IV infusions for hydration and vitamins are popping up at music festivals around the country. IPR spoke with bass player Caleb Buchanan at the Hinterland Music Festival while he got his first infusion.
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Do melons grow well in Iowa? How long do they stay fresh? What do I need to know? All these questions answered, and more, in this bonus episode of Garden Variety.
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Grapes are a fun and healthy snack and can grow well in Iowa. Experts have recommendations about which grape varieties to grow and offer best practices for harvesting and producing.
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Discussing death — what conversations we should be having and how to have those conversations.
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Every week, we get the best garden questions from our listeners. We've put together a few of our favorites in this bonus episode of Garden Variety from IPR News.