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Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt
February 4, 2026·59 min·5 clips
How a Grateful Dead concert in 1972 saved Nancy's yogurt from closing forever.
As heard by us
A warm conversation that treats yogurt, family history, and stewardship as part of the same story.
The episode turns a yogurt discussion into a calm look at family memory and the burden of keeping a business tied to its beginnings. The hosts stay relaxed and lightly funny, but the real pull is the idea that legacy is less about owning something than looking after it.
Why you'd press play
For a yogurt story about legacy, not just lunch.
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