In this episode of the Lunchbucket Podcast, Gail has a compelling conversation with Betsy, who has a very important job at Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. Betsy has been working at the ski resort for 26 years and currently is the Mountain Operations Senior Manager and Snow Safety Manager. This is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes peak into what […]
The Lunchbucket Podcast
The Lunchbucket Podcast, launched in January 2026, is where co-creators Donna Britt & Gail Bartley explore and share their curiosity about real people working real jobs and what those same folks eat for lunch, in other words, what they carry in their lunch buckets. To find out more about Gail & Donna and hear the story behind the podcast, listen here.
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Kim ๐ง
In this episode of the Lunchbucket Podcast, Kim talks about being an OG van-lifer, making work transitions and what she eats for lunch (Pu-Pu platter & Chinese Tea Eggs). Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW:
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Maud ๐ง
In this episode, Gail visits with a college math professor to learn about a day in her teaching life, what she eats for lunch and how work life in her homeland of France differs from the U.S. Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW:
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Julie ๐ง
Welcome to Theย Lunchbucket Podcastย ! Co-hosted by Gail Bartley & Donna Britt (donnabrittcooks), this down-to-earth, bi-monthly podcast features conversations with everyday people about what they do to make a living and what they eat for lunch during their workday. In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Julie talks about owning her own janitorial/house-pet sitting business – […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Season One Wrap Up ๐ง
In this final episode of SEASON 1 of Theย Lunchbucketย Podcast, Gail and Donna reflect on their personal experiences with this first season (season 2 is in the works and coming up very soon) – what they enjoyed, what they learned, what kept them coming back to this fledgling project. A huge thanks to all of you […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Nancy ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Nancy shares what itโs like to be an independent graphic designer and why she makes that her full-time gig while making music on the side. Get a behind-the-scenes peak into the grueling life of a traveling musician and the reality of food on the road and hear Nancy’s […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Carolyn ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Carolyn explains what her job as an accountant entails, both during and after tax season each year. She compares her daily work to solving puzzles and thank goodness, there are people such as Carolyn who love puzzles! We also talk food & bev – the drink that gets her going […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Saba ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, we converse with Saba, a specialized IT professional who bridges the gap between business problems and technical solutions in the healthcare field. We get insight into her childhood, how she was inspired by her engineer father, and how she keeps herself creative and ready for the challenges she […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Lisa ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, we meet salon owner and esthetician Lisa, who loves what she does for a living! Lisa talks about her daily routine and how much she enjoys providing services for her clients, who she considers her friends. We hear Lisaโs story of building her own business while raising her […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Ellie ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Ellie shares what itโs like to be a Dutch Bros barista. The training she went through, the details involved in making all those specialty caffeinated drinks, and how it feels to interact with customers for hours at a time. Plus, she talks about her favorite lunchtime eats, Bo’s Bagels […]

