New Programs This Month

Grown Up Dad

Premieres on June 3rd at 6:30pm

Grown Up Dad is a five-part series that explores the generational changes of fatherhood and asks what it means to be a good dad today. Historically, being a dad meant providing financially – putting food on the table and a roof overhead. Yet, this norm feels incomplete. With important societal discussions about toxic masculinity and evolving gender roles, defining good fatherhood has never been more complex. Host Joseph Gidjunis grew up seeing fathers as drive-by parents who often missed out on real family time. Wanting to be more present for his son, Joseph embarks on a journey across the United States and Australia to discover what that means for him and his family. Along the way, Joseph meets up with experts and other fathers to discuss fatherhood, parenting, work and life balance, and being a role model.

Woodsongs

Premieres on June 7th at 9:00pm

Dan Tyminski is a 14-time Grammy winner and member of Alison Krauss and Union Station whose updated version of the song “Man of Constant Sorrow” was featured in the 2000 film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”. He started playing mandolin at the age of six, but turned to playing mandolin full-time after hearing a tape of J.D. Crowe when he was 12. He returns to the WoodSongs stage with his full band to introduce his new album, “God Fearing Heathen.”

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

Premieres on June 10th at 11:00pm

In the beloved 1988 series Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell joins journalist Bill Moyers to explore what enduring myths can tell us about our lives. In each of the six episodes – “The Hero’s Adventure,” “The Message of the Myth,” “The First Storytellers,” “Sacrifice and Bliss,” “Love and the Goddess,” and “Masks of Eternity” – Moyers and Campbell focus on a character or theme found in cultural and religious mythologies. Campbell argues that these timeless archetypes continue to have a powerful influence on the choices we make and the ways we live. Released shortly after Campbell’s death on October 30, 1987, THE POWER OF MYTH was one of the most popular TV series in the history of public television and continues to inspire new audiences.

Pioneers of Television

Premieres on  June 22nd at 1:00pm

The second season of the popular Emmy-nominated series returns to public television with its star-studded cast. This nostalgic celebration of classic television melds compelling original cast interviews with looks at the programs and celebrities that made broadcast history.

Healing Yoga: Yoga for Real People with Real Problems

Premieres on June 24th at 6:30am

A fitness series designed for people aged 45 and up, with an emphasis on achievable and appropriate yoga poses that help ease the symptoms of many age-related issues such as joint pain and menopause. Each episode of the series focuses on one health issue and provides simple instruction that allows viewers to immediately incorporate yoga into everyday life.