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Profiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Susanne BennettSusanne Bennett describes herself as a white, queer, cis-gender, able-bodied, and educated elder woman. At 78, this former college professor and retired clinical social worker also describes herself as a questioner, a doubter, and someone who’s always sought to better understand herself as a sexual and spiritual person. These are just a few of the topics Susanne explores in a new memoir, Evolving: Faith, Sexuality and Aging. The book chronicles a life that’s been full of unexpected twists and turns, moments of doubt and uncertainty, followed by hard-won personal clar...2025-06-2035 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Lindsey StrausLindsey Straus is a 73-year-old trans woman who’s also the biological father of three sons -- triplets -- now in their early 40s. The story of Lindsey’s transition --- from husband, devoted dad, and little league coach to trans woman, social activist, and lay minister at her church in Brewster MA --- is truly inspiring and courageous. But that transitional journey did not come easily or without pain. After more than 20 years of heterosexual marriage, Lindsey decided to transition and become a woman at the age of 50 in 2001. 2025-05-2326 minConceiving After Vasectomy Reversal | Natural Fertility, TTC Over 35, Sperm Health & Faith-Based SupportConceiving After Vasectomy Reversal | Natural Fertility, TTC Over 35, Sperm Health & Faith-Based Support20. Feeling Overwhelmed While Waiting to Conceive After Vasectomy Reversal? Embracing Faith and Patience in Your TTC Journey with Danielle KoonceFeeling overwhelmed by the wait while trying to conceive? Maybe you’re staring at that negative pregnancy test for the hundredth time, wondering if it will ever happen for you. Maybe you feel like everyone else is moving on while you're stuck, pouring your time, energy, and heart into something that feels so out of your control. It’s frustrating, it’s painful, and it’s a lonely place to be. You ask yourself, What if it doesn’t work? What if I’m not enough? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Danielle Koonce, a homeschooling mo...2024-11-2533 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Linda & Gloria Bailey-DaviesIn the prolonged, often contentious battle for marriage equality in the United States, it can truly be said that Linda and Gloria Bailey-Davies are pioneers. Together now for over 50 years, the happily married Cape Cod couple, both former therapists, were among the seven couples who were litigants in the Massachusetts same-sex marriage case (Goodrich vs Department of Public Health) that led to the landmark legalization of same-sex marriage in the Bay State in 2004. Victory in that case helped create momentum for the eventual legalization of same-sex marriage throughout the U.S. in June of 2015. 2024-11-1547 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Avery & SarahSarah Messeck and Avery Condon are a young couple very much in love. The two met at a Cape Cod Pride event in June 2022 and soon afterwards began dating. Eventually they plan to marry. Sarah, an animal welfare advocate and horse riding enthusiast, identifies as a cisgender woman and uses the pronouns she and her. In the past, she had relationships with people of different genders. Avery, who’s passionate about environmental and social justice issues, and was previously married to a woman, today identifies as transgender and non-binary and uses they and th...2024-08-0241 minSmarterfan PodcastSmarterfan PodcastMalcolm Koonce Youth Football CampThis week, [Malcolm Koonce], [Anika Ogunbawale] and [Masai Ujiri] cover [Giving back & paying it forward]..... we will discuss the Malcolm Koonce Youth Football Camp, the WNBA Allstars torching Team USA in the allstar game, the WNBA considering extending their season, Kevin Durant practicing for the 1st time before the Olympics, Whether Steve Kerr is the man for the job, experimenting with computerized balls and strikes in spring training, with what is known as Robo-Ump, NBA Africa, and bringing basketball to the continent, and Dr. J. and his defensive prowess Topics discussed: Topic A-Malcolm Koonce Football Camp Topic B-WNBA...2024-07-3127 minIdaho Booze PodcastIdaho Booze PodcastEpisode 2 - More on Edge's SaleIn this episode we delve further into the Edge sale and what it means for investors. Then we do a mini Friday Night Pints with a couple of beers that I found including a new one from Mother Earth. Finally, I make public my plans for a Summer holiday celebration to replace Christmas. All that and more on this week’s episode of Idaho Booze Podcast.Mentions: Sockeye Brewing, Mother Earth Brewing, Edge Brewing, Western Collective, Coronado Brewing.Music: Jane & The Boy https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/artist/jane--the-boy/1176Sponsors: Idaho Brewers United and Li...2024-07-0816 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Dr. Jane FleishmanDr. Jane Fleishman is an accomplished sexuality educator, writer, program developer, and researcher. In 2016, at the age of 62, she received her doctorate in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies after a successful career as a consultant for a large public mental health system. In this fascinating interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Fleishman delves deeply into the challenges LGBTQ+ seniors face as they navigate the passages of advancing age, and must deal with issues of health and wellness, self-esteem, companionship and intimacy, and continued sexual vitality and identity. ...2024-05-1038 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Mayor Brett SmileyBrett Smiley is the married, gay mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, the first in the city's 400-year history. Elected to office in 2022 on his second try for the job, Smiley got his start in Rhode Island politics years before, serving as Chief Operating Officer for Providence and Director of Administration for the Ocean State, as well as Chief of Staff to former Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. In this revealing interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Brett talks about coming out as a gay man, and about being a political science and public policy ne...2024-04-1235 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Rick MillerRick Miller is a psychotherapist who works extensively with gay men. Gay himself, he has pioneered the use of mind-body experiential therapy to assist gay men, and other members of the LGBTQ+ community, in dealing with early life trauma. Through doing such work, Rick has helped many in the community discover inner strength, build personal resiliency, embrace self-love, and build strong and healthy relationships with others. In this thought-provoking interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Rick talks about where his motivation to do this work comes from ... about the challenges gay me...2024-03-1537 minSmarterfan PodcastSmarterfan PodcastMalcolm KoonceThis week, [Antonio Gates], [Julius Peppers] and [Caitlin Clark] cover [Player Opportunities]..... we will discuss Malcolm Koonce and what he's done playing for the Raiders, the merger between the USFL and the XFL, the NFL class of 24 finalists for the HOF, how coach prime is working the portal, and the role Colorado is playing in the sport, FSU and the politics behind college football, Caitlin Clark and her scoring quest, and Tiger Woods Topics discussed: Topic A-Malcolm Koonce Topic B-USFL, XFL Merger Topic C-The Politics in College Sports Links mentioned in this episode: http://example.com ...2024-01-1626 minThe Mark Haney PodcastThe Mark Haney PodcastShifting Gears with Steve KoonceShifting Gears with Steve Koonce: Steering Through the Entrepreneurial Road of the California Automobile Museum Join us on an electrifying journey into the world of cars in this exciting episode. Sterve Koonce, CEO of the California Automobile Museum, will be your guide through this adventure. We will navigate through the museum's expansive collection, reminisce about iconic cars from the past, and explore a wide variety of compelling topics. This journey will give you insights into the culture and technology behind automobiles, and what the future holds for this industry. Whether you're an auto enthusiast or just interested in...2023-12-2849 minTipsy CastingTipsy Casting20. Cocktails with Casting: Emmy Nominees Charlene Lee and Claire Koonce (Part 2)Jess and Jenn host Charlene and Claire in person, for the first time! In a two part series, this foursome dive into a bottle of gin and the intricacies of the struggles and triumphs of building a career in casting. PART 2! Charlene Lee graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in English & Film Studies. Her extensive experience in television and features have taken her all over the world, including a very memorable search for authentic Sherpas for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.  Her work has screened at festivals, among them Tribeca (No Future) Sundance...2023-08-261h 00Tipsy CastingTipsy Casting19. Cocktails with Casting: Emmy Nominees Charlene Lee and Claire Koonce (Part 1)Jess and Jenn host Charlene and Claire in person, for the first time! In a two part series, this foursome dive into a bottle of gin and the intricacies of the struggles and triumphs of building a career in casting. Charlene Lee graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in English & Film Studies. Her extensive experience in television and features have taken her all over the world, including a very memorable search for authentic Sherpas for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.  Her work has screened at festivals, among them Tribeca (No Future) Sundance (Don't Be a...2023-08-2446 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Mara BettiMara Betti is a successful, 50-something architect, working for one of the leading architectural firms in Boston. She’s also a transwoman and biological father of two sons, ages 18 and 22. In this deeply personal interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Mara talks emotionally about coming out and accepting herself as trans; a journey that has taken her decades, and which has put tremendous strain on her heterosexual marriage to her wife – whom she met in college and still describes as “my best friend.” She talks about the dark times she’...2023-08-1840 minThe Sports ObjectiveThe Sports ObjectiveABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: George Koonce, ECU Hall of Famer & Packers GreatFormer East Carolina Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Connors didn't coach George Koonce during his time at ECU, but the two developed a strong relationship throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. George joined Coach C on the latest edition of Absolute Empowerment to discuss how a kid from Eastern NC overcame long odds to play for the Packers, earn his doctorate, write a book and more. He explains how his Faith in Jesus Christ helped him get through some of life's biggest challenges like the loss of his first wife to breast cancer.  You don't want to miss this conversation with D...2023-08-131h 04The Sports Objective PodcastThe Sports Objective PodcastABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: Dr. George Koonce, ECU Hall of Famer & Packers GreatFormer East Carolina Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Connors didn't coach George Koonce during his time at ECU, but the two developed a strong relationship throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. George joined Coach C on the latest edition of Absolute Empowerment to discuss how a kid from Eastern NC overcame long odds to play for the Packers, earn his doctorate, write a book and more. He explains how his Faith in Jesus Christ helped him get through some of life's biggest challenges like the loss of his first wife to breast cancer. You don't want to miss this conversation with...2023-08-081h 04The Sports ObjectiveThe Sports ObjectiveABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: GEORGE KOONCE, ECU HALL OF FAMERFormer East Carolina Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Connors didn't coach George Koonce during his time at ECU, but the two developed a strong relationship throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. George joined Coach C on the latest edition of Absolute Empowerment to discuss how a kid from Eastern NC overcame long odds to play for the Packers, earn his doctorate, write a book and more. He explains how his Faith in Jesus Christ helped him get through some of life's biggest challenges like the loss of his first wife to breast cancer.  You don't want to miss this conversation with D...2023-08-081h 05Profiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Jake WanamakerAssigned female at birth, Jake Wanamaker is a 2023 graduate of Nauset High School on Cape Cod who today identifies as a Transman. For Jake, the awareness that he was born into a body of the wrong-gender for him came early, when he was only a few years old. But he didn’t have the knowledge or vocabulary with which to understand the feelings and emotions deep within him. So, he went online, at an early age, to learn more about the Transgender world and later found help from both a sensitive guidance counselor and a gifted th...2023-08-0439 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Ann BurkeAnn Burke is a registered nurse and long-time advocate for Transgender people who live on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. She serves as a board member of the Cape and Islands Transgender Resource Fund, and also acts as a counselor and facilitator of Transgender social support meetings, held twice monthly on he Cape, under the auspices of Fenway Health of Boston. In this insightful interview with PFLAG Cape Cod's Rick Koonce, Ann, who is NOT Transgender herself, explains why she took on a role as a committed advocate for Transgender people. 2023-06-3037 minTHE UNCUT SHEETS SPORTS CARD PODCASTTHE UNCUT SHEETS SPORTS CARD PODCASTUncut Sheets | Topps Series 2 | Koonce Crackin' | Hidden Meaning Sports Cards | NFL Free Agents | Way Too Early NBA Predictions | WembyOn this episode of The Uncut Sheets, Alex and Jordan discuss; Topps Series 2 - Jordan Breaks Down Topps Flagship Series 2 Koonce Crackin' - In a viral Instagram Post, Jason Koonce shows off his PSA Cracking skills Hidden Meaning Sports Cards - We've all seen em! Are they on purpose? NFL Free Agents - Zeke, DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook (Will they find a team?) Way Too Early NBA Predictions - Jordan is on the safe side, Alex with a risky hot take Wemby - Boom OR Bust? 2023-06-1756 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Rikki BatesRikki Bates is a rock and roll drummer who has struggled much of her life with gender dysphoria. For years, like many Transgender people, she lived with deep depression, and a lack of adequate employment.  Then, she managed to get gender reassignment surgery which changed her life.  In the process, she also brought about precedent-setting changes in how Transgender health care is provided to people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In this fascinating and wide-ranging interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Rikki describes the bullying she encountered as a kid, the internal psychological confusion that...2023-06-1642 minThe Debrief with Jon BeckerThe Debrief with Jon BeckerBPL #1: Bob Koonce – Using Nuclear Submarine Culture To Create High Reliability TeamsDescriptionMy guest today is Bob Koonce. Bob is the founder of High Reliability Group, which he created after serving 20 years in the United States Navy. Bob's distinguished naval career included serving on five different nuclear fast attack submarines and culminated with him being given command of the USS Key West, a $2 billion nuclear-powered Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine. Following his retirement from the Navy, Bob has worked in a variety of leadership roles, primarily in the energy industry, where he has led business development, project management, and consulting efforts for large and small companies...2023-06-1433 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Zooey ZephyrTransgender activist and first-time state legislator Zooey Zephyr made national headlines in April 2023 when she spoke out in support of Transgender rights in the Montana state legislature and was banished from legislative debate on the topic as a result. Courageous leadership is often defined by four compelling traits: Confidence in oneself, commitment to one’s values and beliefs, the ability to persist, and a warrior spirit! By those metrics, Transgender activist and first-time state legislator Zooey Zephyr is a rare leader with few peers in the social justice arena. The fi...2023-06-0241 minTrust Company TalksTrust Company TalksTrust Company Talks With Investment Strategist Burke KoonceDuring this episode of Trust Company Talks, host Bill Noble sits down with his co-host and Trust Company of the South's investment strategist, Burke Koonce, to delve into the topic of investment strategy. However, their conversation doesn't stop there. Koonce also shares about his fascinating side hustle producing award-winning financial documentaries, which have gained recognition on popular streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max.While writing about investing strategy and producing financial documentaries both draw on Koonce's passion for storytelling, these activities also involve the behavioral component of investing, which is arguably even more important than technical...2023-05-1832 minTrust Company TalksTrust Company TalksTrust Company Talks With Investment Strategist Burke KoonceDuring this episode of Trust Company Talks, host Bill Noble sits down with his co-host and Trust Company of the South's investment strategist, Burke Koonce, to delve into the topic of investment strategy. However, their conversation doesn't stop there. Koonce also shares about his fascinating side hustle producing award-winning financial documentaries, which have gained recognition on popular streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max.While writing about investing strategy and producing financial documentaries both draw on Koonce's passion for storytelling, these activities also involve the behavioral component of investing, which is arguably even more important than technical...2023-05-1832 minThe Innovator\'s Mindset PodcastThe Innovator's Mindset Podcast3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Eric Koonce - The #InnovatorsMindset #PodcastEric Koonce joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Koonce shares powerful stories about his former educators and reflects on what he has taken away from those educators and how they continue to impact him and the learners he serves. Be sure to like and subscribe and watch the full episode to see how Koonce answers these three questions: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self? Quotes: “Show up the best way you are, consistently.” - Eric Koonce...2023-03-3019 minThe Innovator\'s Mindset PodcastThe Innovator's Mindset PodcastEric Koonce: Using Technology to Deepen Student Learning - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S4 EP11Technology is not always equated with deepening student learning. George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on what it means to accelerate powerful learning. Couros semi-jokingly encourages viewers to add innovative ways they are using scantrons in the comments below! Eric Koonce, an edtech specialist, discusses how we use technology to improve student learning and what it means to do so. Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment below so more viewers can learn from Koonce and Couros’ ideas. Quotes: "This scholar only goes through this grade one time...we have to make the best of it, we have to...2023-03-1931 minKoonce Baseball PodcastKoonce Baseball PodcastOpening MessageWelcome to the Koonce Baseball Podcast! In this episode I give a brief introduction to what this podcast is all about and what you should expect from it.2023-01-2903 minThe Sports ObjectiveThe Sports ObjectiveABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: RICHARD KOONCE AND DANIELLE MELVIN KOONCECoach Connors is joined by East Carolina letterwinners Richard Koonce and Danielle Melvin Koonce. 2023-01-241h 03The Sports Objective PodcastThe Sports Objective PodcastABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: RICHARD AND DANIELLE KOONCECoach Connors is joined by East Carolina letterwinners Richard Koonce and Danielle Melvin Koonce. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesportsobj/support2023-01-241h 03The Sports ObjectiveThe Sports ObjectiveABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT WITH COACH JEFF CONNORS: RICHARD & DANIELLE MELVIN KOONCECoach Connors is joined by East Carolina letterwinners Richard Koonce and Danielle Melvin Koonce.2023-01-241h 04Betting On ZeroBetting On ZeroFrom Mt. Gox to FTX, Crypto Delivers The Goods!Burke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the first episode of Season Three.Hedge fund veteran John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and longtime Wall Street analyst Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, and as of last March, Gaming Wall Street, now on HBO Max.In...2022-11-1350 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Felice CohenAt the age of 23, Felice Cohen was, like many other college graduates, hesitant about entering the real world, and at the same time, uncertain about her sexuality. Focused on landing her first job as a writer, falling in love was the last thing on Felice’s mind. But fall in love she did -- with her boss, Sarah, a woman 34 years older than she. It was a relationship that lasted 9 years. And for Felice, it was the first taste of true love and deep intimacy. But the affair took place in secrecy and ul...2022-10-0730 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Jere MahaffeyJere Mahaffey is a 35-year-old former Evangelical Christian. He’s also an out, married gay/bisexual man who has retained many of the tenets of his early Christian faith, while leaving other elements of evangelical doctrine behind him. As an adolescent, Jere was drawn initially to girls, and even had girlfriends while he was in junior high school. But eventually he discovered he found boys attractive as well. Today, he and his partner, Jesse, have been together for nine years and married for four. In this fascinating interview with PFLAG Ca...2022-09-0239 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Connor RyanConnor Ryan is an 18-year-old transgender male and 2022 graduate of Bourne High School in Bourne, MA. He’s also one of three recipients of the 2022 Anne Toran scholarship, an award given annually by PFLAG Cape Cod to high school seniors from the Cape in recognition of their courage and work on behalf of LGBTQ+ rights. In this insightful interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Connor talks about the time during his high school career when he boldly confronted a school committee member at a school board meeting about her transphobic remarks on s...2022-08-1925 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Lilith RoseLilith Rose is a twenty-something individual who identifies as transgender and non-binary. At the time of this interview, they had also just been named executive director of PFLAG San Francisco. Lilith grew up in what she describes as a toxic home environment. Born anatomically male, they first came out as gay before eventually discovering they are transgender. Today, Lilith is committed to educating others about the LGBTQ+ world. A professional speaker and blogger, they speak frequently on topics of social justice and teenage mental illness before audiences of educators, students, faith leaders, and...2022-06-2441 minData UnlockedData UnlockedLeveraging the Power of Data Marketing w/ Ryan Koonce, CEO of Mammoth GrowthAre you using your data the right way? In this week’s episode of Data Unlocked, Jason sits down with Ryan Koonce, founder and CEO of Mammoth Growth, to discuss just that.Ryan Koonce is an entrepreneur who has spent his career working to leverage technology to maximize ROI for the many companies he’s worked with.Today, he is the CEO of Mammoth Growth, a growth marketing agency that helps companies ask the right questions, use the right tools for their needs, and most importantly, extract and interpret the right data.Mam...2022-05-2429 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Jeff MackIn October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence outside of Laramie, Wyoming. Five days later he died of deep wounds inflicted in one of the most vicious anti-gay attacks in American history. In this wide-ranging interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Jeff Mack, a personal friend of Matt’s and today the Executive Vice President of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, talks movingly about Matt, his life, and the Foundation started by his parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, just months after Matt’s grueso...2022-05-1336 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroA Visit With Tucker Carlson, Trouble In Stablecoin Land, & Our Standard Tyrant BashingBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the ninth episode of Season Two.John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, and as of just two months ago, Gaming Wall Street, now on HBO Max.Gaming Wall Street is an HBO...2022-05-1142 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroBill Hwang Is In Jeopardy, Along With Free Speech, Free Money, and Maybe Even FoodBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the eighth episode of Season Two.John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, and just last month, Gaming Wall Street, now on HBO Max.Gaming Wall Street is an HBO Max Original, produced...2022-04-2843 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Alex HaglerAlex Hagler is a Latin and history teacher at a prestigious private school outside Boston. They’re also the recent co-founder of their school’s first Gay Straight Alliance. GSA’s (also known as Genders & Sexualities Alliances) operate in many school systems across the country today. As clubs, they’re intended to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools. Increasingly, however, they’re also serving as catalysts for social, racial, and gender justice. In this interview, conducted just after they founded their school’s GSA Chapter, Alex talks with P...2022-04-2237 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroA Meme Stock Strikes Gold, Nickel Goes Parabolic, and Gaming Wall Street Is Awesome.Burke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the seventh episode of Season Two.John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, and now... another one! Gaming Wall Street!OK, so the secret is out. Biltmore Films, the company founded by Betting...2022-03-1541 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Kimberly Brooks MazellaImagine being in a traditional heterosexual marriage for many years and then discovering that your husband or wife is gay or lesbian. What would you think? How would you react? What would you do? And where would you go to get help and find understanding in dealing with your situation? In the late 1980s, Kimberly Brooks Mazella found herself in this very situation, after being married to her husband Rob for less than three years. Today, she is a McLean, VA-based counselor and therapist who specializes in working with individuals...2022-03-1143 minSpeak On It!Speak On It!Women's History Month Spotlight with Taneya Koonce of Academy of Legacy LeadersJoin Janice and Cherekana for an interview with Taneya Koonce of Academy of Legacy Leaders.  In celebrating Women's History Month, we are highligthing the work that Taneya does in the genealogy community.  We will also discuss some of the projects she is currently working on, the 1950 Census that will be released on April 1st, and the RootsTech 2022 conference. Taneya Koonce is an enthusiastic genealogist with a long-standing passion for exploring family history and more than 20 years of professional expertise in information science, research, and information organization. Through her initiative, the Academy of Legacy Leaders™, Taneya provides solutions that aid genealogy and fam...2022-03-0425 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroExclusive! Interview with Gaming Wall Street director Tobias DemlBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the sixth episode of Season Two! John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, and now... another one!OK, so the secret is out and the exciting hour is almost upon us. Biltmore Films, t...2022-03-0153 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Lady Di“Vernon Diannah Porter” is probably not a name you readily recognize. But that’s because he’s much better known by his stage name and alter ego, “Lady Di”, host of the popular Friday evening radio show, Leggs Up and Dancing, on WOMR-FM in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Lady Di has been a popular fixture at WOMR for the last 22 years. Each week, she hosts her show from her home in Sandwich, MA, playing music -- mostly from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, -- all the while presiding over a one-person house party that she enthusiastically invites all her list...2022-02-2534 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Jane Martin & Helen MaloneSome life partners first spot each other from across a crowded room. But not Helen Malone. With a piece of birthday cake in hand, she literally bumped into her future wife, Jane Martin from behind, at a birthday party for a mutual friend back in 2002. From the moment they met, the lives of both women changed rapidly. And while their lives today on Cape Cod -- with three dogs – seems like the picture of domestic bliss, their back stories include marriages by both women to former husbands... three kids of Helen’s – one by art...2022-02-1139 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroDown The Rabbit Hole: Crypto Fraud, Bored Apes, Sad Apes and Sad MetaBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the fifth episode of Season Two! John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero. Keep your eyes peeled for their next film, due out in the first quarter of this year.In this episode, w...2022-02-0436 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Rev. Dr. Joan BeilsteinDr. Joan Beilstein is a Lesbian Episcopal Priest, and Rector of the Church of the Ascension in Silver Spring MD. Today, though a senior, well-respected pastor in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, there was a time when Joan was rejected by her own priest for being gay. And even after being ordained a priest herself in 1994, Joan struggled to find employment, because no one wanted to hire an openly lesbian priest. In this revealing interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Joan looks back on a storied career that has spanned nearly 30 years. And she ta...2022-01-2835 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageHollis L.Hollis L. is a 25-year-old individual who identifies as both non-binary and transmasculine. That means that, though assigned a designation of female at birth, they don’t fully identify with being a person of either gender. But, in Hollis' case, it does mean they tend to embrace more of a “masculine” identity than a feminine one. In this fascinating interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, the two explore the issue of gender identity in detail. As the interview reveals, agreeing on definitions of what constitutes “masculine” and “feminine” can be a struggle, and open to broad, subjectiv...2022-01-1432 minSpeak On It!Speak On It!Let's Talk North Carolina Genealogy with Taneya Y. Koonce and Renate Y. SandersJoin Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It ! for a conversation with Taneya Y. Koonce and Renate Yarborough Sanders about North Carolina Genealogy. Let’s Talk North Carolina Genealogy! is a platform hosted by Renate Yarborough Sanders and Taneya Y. Koonce. Initially created in June 2020, as a one summer YouTube show to support and provide North Carolina-focused genealogical education for researchers, the initiative has now grown to include an interactive Facebook page, occasional special programming, and a monthly Research Chat, using Zoom,  which has strengthened the  mission to provide a caring, supportive and educationally-enriched community of and for North Caro...2022-01-1038 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroChina Contagion Coming? With Special Guest Anne Stevenson-Yang of J Capital ResearchBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the fourth episode of Season Two! John, who regularly appears on financial news networks, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero. Keep your eyes peeled for their next film, due out in the first quarter of this year.In this episode, w...2022-01-0750 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroScrooge's Outlook on Christmas, Markets, Inflation and Other Modern InconveniencesBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the third episode of Season Two! John, who regularly appears on financial news networks and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero.In this episode, a little shorter than some in keeping with the holiday spirit, we begin by griping about the h...2021-12-2331 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroChina Markets Falter, Meme Stocks Plunge, Inflation Not So MuchBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the second episode of Season Two! John, who regularly appears on financial news networks and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero.In this episode, we start off with a discussion of China and its faltering property markets and what this might m...2021-12-1749 minThe Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGThe Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 50, Expository Movie Songs II: The Revenge... with Zak Koonce!This description is about the sequel to a podcast about songs that are about the movies they're in! It features the original Seanbaby, the rebooted Brockway, and Zak Koonce from The Auralnauts who is... uh... who is... the sequel that takes place in space or something? Zak Koonce is the space one!2021-11-241h 44Profiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with David Bermudez & Bob IsadoreDavid Bermudez and Bob Isadore are a same-sex couple who have been together for 47 years. David, a veteran of the Stonewall uprising of 1969, met Bob, in 1974, when the two were both living and working in New York City. At the time, David was a Manhattan-based interior designer. Bob, was an assistant buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue who hailed from Queens. As they tell PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce in this insightful, wide-ranging interview, their relationship began with a bounced check, and a chance glance by David of Bob in a New York Ci...2021-09-2440 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageDavid Bermudez: Letter from President Barack ObamaDavid Bermudez's work on behalf of gay rights has continued since the days of the Stonewall uprising. Listen, as he tells PFLAG Cape Cod's Rick Koonce, about the letter he received in the mail one day, acknowledging his decades of work on behalf of all gay and lesbian Americans. Please click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information, visit the PFLAG Cape Cod website: https://www.pflagcapecod.org/podcasts.html © 2021 PFLAG Cape Cod2021-09-2402 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroHerbalife, Evergrande, ESG and Uranium: All Radioactive This Week!Burke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. This is the first episode of Season Two! John, who is on the board of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com and other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero.In this episode, we dive right into familiar territory we discuss Herbalife, t...2021-09-1752 minThe Mason Miller ShowThe Mason Miller ShowThe Mason Miller Show, Episode 1 with Toby KoonceWelcome to The Mason Miller Show Podcast: Sharing Stories over a Soda. Our first episode features Toby Koonce as our guest from Toby Koonce Insurance Agency. Toby shares with us his favorite hobbies, life lessons and some great deals on some unique items. We sample 2 different kinds of soda as we shared or thoughts. The soda can be purchased at Jake's Antiques in Shelbyville, IL. Thanks for joining us! Enjoy!2021-08-2049 minFollow FridayFollow FridayThe Auralnauts (Craven Moorhaus and Zak Koonce): Funeral DJs, lightsaber ASMR, Howard the DuckFull transcript: FollowFridayPodcast.com/auralnautsBack us on Patreon: Patreon.com/followfridayReview us: LoveThePodcast.com/followfriday~Craven Moorhaus and Zak Koonce owe it all to Bane. Craven, an audio designer, and Koonce, a comedy writer, teamed up as the Auralnauts in 2012 to dub over scenes from The Dark Knight Rises."Because [Bane] had a mask on, and you could make him say whatever we wanted, so we just changed the context of everything that was happening and we turned him into this weird fitness freak," Koonce says. "And...2021-07-1646 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with David BermudezIn the history of the gay rights movement, there are few moments as pivotal as the Stonewall uprising – a night in June 1969, when, confronted by a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, members of the gay and lesbian communities fought back against police injustice. The rebellion that ensued that night – and on subsequent nights at the Stonewall – eventually helped spark the gay rights movement. It set in motion a social justice juggernaut that would see the nullification of same-sex sodomy laws by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003, and the legalization of same-sex marria...2021-06-2547 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Ryan R.Ryan R. is a 24-year-old non-binary lesbian. In Ryan’s case, that means that though they are lesbian and like to date women, they don’t identify with being a girl, a woman, or, with the attributes of traditional femininity. It was a discovery that Ryan made after dating boys in high school, faking physical attraction to males at the time, and then discovering their true gender identity in college and afterwards. “I don’t feel like the words girl or woman describe me,” Ryan tells PFLAG’s Rick Koonce in this wide-ranging interview. Ryan goes on to s...2021-05-2139 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Nell FieldsNell Fields is a born-again Christian, social justice advocate, and a happily married lesbian who’s been with her wife Sarah, a lawyer, for over 20 years. She’s also the minister of Waquoit Congregational church in East Falmouth, MA. The youngest of five daughters whose father was a career Army officer, Nell initially pursued a career in business and journalism. But, at a pivotal point in her early professional life, when living in the closet was exacting a heavy personal toll, Nell says she felt God’s call to enter the ministry. As she tells PFLAG...2021-05-0731 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Deer SullivanBisexuality... Even among members of the LGBTQ+ community it’s a concept and reality that often is not fully understood – or appreciated. As a result, bisexuals sometimes feel marginalized and rejected, even among people who identify as members of other sexual minorities. And that means being bisexual can be a lonely and misunderstood place to be. So says Deer Sullivan, a bisexual educator and counselor who, over the years, has had long-term relationships with both women and men. In this revealing interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Deer talks about the realities of being...2021-04-2334 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroGoing Deep With Bill Keep, MLM Expert. How MLM is Anti-Capitalism.Burke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. In this episode, we are joined by business professor William Keep, who has written extensively on multilevel marketing and was featured in the 2017 documentary Betting On Zero.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com and other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such...2021-04-0959 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Dr. Maureen OsborneDr. Maureen Osborne is a psychologist and gender therapist who has spent over two decades serving the needs of transgender clients. In this fascinating interview with PFLAG Cape Cod’s Rick Koonce, Maureen talks, in depth, about her work with a variety of transgender men and women over the years. She describes the human anguish, confusion, and shame transgender people often experience, when they feel trapped in bodies that feel alien to them. And, she offers both compassion and hope to anyone who either thinks they might be transgender, or who has embarked upon the di...2021-04-0937 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Ali SandsAli Sands is an author and professional speaker who writes and speaks frequently on the topics of love, relationships, intimacy, and gender expression and identity. They’re topics she knows a lot about. Married for 23 years to a straight man, and mother of two children, in 2002 Ali began a relationship with a new partner, who, at the time, inhabited a physically female body, but who soon told Ali that they were, in fact, transgender. Thereafter began an epic 10-year journey, as Ali accompanied her partner, who took the male name “Rhys,” as he embarked on the emotionally and ph...2021-03-2646 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageInterview with Dirk CorreiaDirk Correia is a twenty-something transgender male who identifies as nonbinary -- meaning that they don't identify with being either entirely male or female, as society typically understands those terms. As Dirk explains to PFLAG Cape Cod's Rick Koonce in this illuminating interview, their journey to accepting themselves as nonbinary has been a long, and at times, difficult process -- one that has required courage, grit, and a steadfast resolve and self-reliance to be something that society today doesn't yet fully understand, appreciate or embrace. For more information, visit the PFLAG Cape Cod website: https...2021-03-1233 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroAn Interview With The Wolf Whisperer, CNBC's Scott WapnerBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. In this episode, we are joined by financial journalist Scott Wapner, whose coverage on CNBC of the Herbalife battle and the personalities behind not only made it into Betting On Zero but set the standard for financial journalism for the next decade.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com and other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history...2021-03-0248 minKolosal PodcastKolosal PodcastKOLOSAL PODCAST | Episode 8 | Special Guest - KOONCEToday we are truly blessed with the chance to talk to one of the DMV’s next up-and-coming artists, Koonce. Growing up in PG Country, Koonce knows his way around the area and the music that keeps it moving. Describing himself as a “Lyrical Basquiat”, he uses his music to translate his internal feelings and complex emotions into something tangible. Something that listeners can relate to, yet learn from. Always emphasizing meaning in his writing and creativity in his flow, Koonce is poised to take his game and name to the next level this year. With K.O. Sea...2021-03-0127 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageLori DuronShe calls herself “a fierce Mama bear” when it comes to safeguarding the rights and safety of her two boys. So says Lori Duron, author of Raising My Rainbow, a book that chronicles her family’s adventures raising a gender creative child named C.J., a boy who, from the age of just two and a half, displayed clues that he wasn’t like other kids. While Duron’s older son, Chase, grew up as a sports-playing boy’s boy, even as a small child, C.J. enjoyed playing with Barbie dolls, and twirling around in a pink sparkly tutu. 2021-02-2644 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageElias Lieberman: AllyRabbi Elias Lieberman has been Rabbi of the Falmouth Jewish Congregation on Cape Cod since 1990. In that time, he’s been a steadfast champion of LGBTQ rights, signing on early to support same-sex marriage when it first became law in Massachusetts, and later, becoming an outspoken advocate of transgender rights as well. His congregation also served as the host location for meetings of PFLAG Cape Cod for many years. For Rabbi Lieberman, social justice efforts are all in a day’s work, and in keeping with Reform Judaism’s focus on “repairing the world through a commitment to social justice...2021-02-1229 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroInvesting Versus Speculating, Especially In Tech: Lessons Learned. Special Guest Martin HaleBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of investing the ‘old-fashioned’ way—generating a return on capital and paying attention to valuation.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com and other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Bettin...2021-02-101h 08Betting On ZeroBetting On ZeroGameStop: Future '30 For 30' Episode or Future Civil War Movie? Special Guest Kyle BassBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us, which today starts with GameStop and the battle between retail investors and short-sellers..John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com and other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. These discussions sometimes get made into films such as Betting On Zero, which of course is about a short-seller.In...2021-01-291h 12Profiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageJoanne Hush: MotherYou might call Joanne Hush a social pioneer. It’s probably not a label she would ascribe to herself. But, Joanne is the mother of a gay son and a lesbian daughter, both of whom came out to her (and her husband Paul) decades ago –- in the 1980s and early 90s -- when having openly gay or lesbian children was far more controversial and uncommon than it is today. Joanne learned her son was gay in the late 1980s, at the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Back then, there wasn’t a good public understanding of how th...2021-01-2927 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroSelling Angel Feathers: The Rise and Perhaps Finally Now The Fall of Multilevel MarketingBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us. Today we visit one of our favorite topics, multilevel marketing.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com among other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. In this episode, we are joined by Robert Fitzpatrick, multilevel marketing (MLM) expert, who has just written a new book, Ponzinomics. The book i...2021-01-261h 24Betting On ZeroBetting On ZeroBitcoin, The Fed, Big Lies and Fast Cars. Special Guest Mark YuskoBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the latest topics of interest in politics, financial markets, and the cultural forces that shape the world around us.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, owner of TheStreet.com among other media properties, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. In this episode, we are joined by Mark Yusko, founder and chief investment officer at Morgan Creek Capital Management. Prior to founding Morgan Creek, Mark was previously the chief investment officer for the e...2021-01-151h 25Profiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageAlex: Trans Man36-year-old Alex Smith knew, from an early age, that he was different. But, as a child, he didn't have the vocabulary to describe his feelings, or the psychological maturity to understand the emotions that stirred in him. Born female, it would be years before he realized he was, in fact, transgender. In this revealing interview with interviewer and PFLAG - Cape Cod member Rick Koonce, Alex describes his decades-long journey in search of himself, a journey that was both colorful and insightful, affirming and sometimes mind-blowing, but which ultimately laid the foundation for Alex's happy life today. ...2021-01-1528 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroCertifiable: Election Mayhem, Men In Pelts, Markets Exploding HigherBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the events that unfolded in Washington, DC yesterday and the political climate that led up to it, and of course what we believe the impact of the election will be on financial markets. John, who is executive chairman of Maven, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. In this episode, we talk about the lawlessless that broke out our nation’s capital yesterday and how markets were able to shrug it off, looking forward as t...2021-01-0744 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageSusan Smith: ParentSusan Smith is the mother of a 36-year-old transgender son who she raised with her husband, Roger, on a rural Pennsylvania farm. Back in the 1980s and 90s, sexuality wasn't a topic that even most progressive, open-minded parents eagerly discussed with their kids. But from an early age, Susan realized that something was going on with her daughter. The event became a turning point in Susan's dawning awareness that her daughter was transgender. In this touching interview with PFLAG's Rick Koonce, Susan talks about how she came to discover that her child was transgender, how it impacted...2021-01-0134 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroLiving In The Post-Truth World of Politics and Markets. With Guest Matt TyrmandBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn catch up in this podcast and discuss the Texas lawsuit headed for the Supreme Court, more on Hunter Biden and the state of investigative reporting. With guest Matt Tyrmand.John, who is executive chairman of Maven, and Burke, who runs the Capitalism Maven site for TheStreet.com, have a long history together discussing markets, politics and contemporary subjects. In this episode, we talk about the ongoing drama surrounding the presidential election with special guest Matt Tyrmand, investigative journalist and avowed right-wing provocateur. Tyrmand has done a lot of homework on H...2020-12-1152 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageRobyn KeatingRobyn Keating is a 26-year-old transgender woman. Born into a male body, she knew, from an early age, that she didn't identify with boys, but did identify with being a girl. While her mother (Dina) was always supportive of her being whoever she felt herself to be, Robyn was afraid of her father. Consequently, she remained in the closet for years, until, one autumn day, in 2017, at the age of 23, she told her mother she was transgender. From there, mother and daughter began a journey together. Today, Robyn thinks of her mother as "my best friend." And...2020-12-0440 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageDina GuarinoWhen you have a child who comes out as transgender, it can be an emotional rollercoaster to deal with. You can also feel like nobody in the world understands what you’re dealing with. So says Dina G. of Cape Cod. In 2017, Dina’s 23-year-old son shared with her that he was, in fact, a woman. Since that time, both Dina and her daughter, Robyn have been on a journey of exploration, discovery, and acceptance together. At times, that journey has been a difficult one for Dina, as she tells PFLAG's Rick Koonce in this interview. A pare...2020-11-1927 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroFyre Fest, Fake It Til You Make It, And Treasure HuntingBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn are joined by William N. Finley IV (aka Seth Crossno), the man who brought down Fyre Fest. We discuss Betting On Zero's  strange relationship to the Fyre documentary on Netflix, Seth's experience at the ill-fated festival, and plans for another documentary, this time about perhaps the biggest treasure hunt of the century.  2020-11-1855 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroEpisode 3: The Election, Guns, Hornets, and Yelling Fire In A TheaterBurke Koonce and John Fichthorn catch up in this episode and discuss the presidential election, markets, guns, crypto, hornets and yelling fire in a movie theater. 2020-11-0642 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CouragePaula DegreeImagine being in your mid-sixties, married (for the second time) and discovering you’re transgender! The life of Paula Degree is a compelling story of courage, self-exploration, long sought answers, and fearless personal honesty. Married twice and the parent of three children, Paula says the day she realized, in her therapist’s office, that she was transgender was a life epiphany, and a moment that FINALLY set her free. In this interview with PFLAG’s Rick Koonce, she describes a life full of pain, confusion, unresolved feelings, and unusual turns. But also insights that led her to...2020-11-0529 minBetting On ZeroBetting On ZeroHunter Biden, The Bobulinky Issue, Markets, and Why There Are No Movies Right NowExecutive Producers Burke Koonce and John Fichthorn discuss the Hunter Biden allegations, smoking guns, censorship, and why movies aren't getting made right now. 2020-10-2828 minKool & BudzKool & BudzKool & Budz With Special Guest Koonce!!!Whats up budz!!! Hope you all enjoyed yall week! This episode we have a special guest  rapper Koonce!! When I say this kid is dope he is dope We had a great show and always great conversation about music and even a little politics! So go head and roll up and sit back and enjoy this weeks episode!! Bud Of The Week| Black Afghan by Rhythm Indica Effects| Relax,  relives anxiety, sleep FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!!! @THEKOOLANDBUDZSHOW @KOOL_VIBESONLY @SHINEGOINGCRAZY @KOONCE__2020-10-2600 minProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageProfiles in LGBTQ+ CourageJoey MorissetCourage is a quality we usually associate with age, wisdom, and years of lived experience. But what if you’re just 18 years old, full of vibrant enthusiasm and energy, and a young gay man who’s already found his voice when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights? You’d be describing Joey Morisset, a young gay man from Cape Cod who is already a profile in LGBTQ+ courage, and the First Place Winner of The 2020 Anne Toran Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually by PFLAG -- Cape Cod to a graduating high school senior from the Cape, for demons...2020-10-2125 minThat Buzzing SoundThat Buzzing SoundSpotlight Interview: Lyn Koonce & 'Begin Again'In this week's episode, we chat with Greensboro Singer/Songwriter & Music Advocate Lyn Koonce about her brand new album entitled 'Begin Again' (available everywhere now!), upcoming music video for the title track, releasing music during a global pandemic with the help of social networks, and what the bright future holds in store for her & the non-profit, volunteer based - Harmony Music School. References: Lyn Koonce's 'Begin Again' Album Stream Harmony Music School Lyn's Kickstarter Promotion 2020-09-0128 minAuralnauts Presents: ExcelsiorAuralnauts Presents: ExcelsiorExcelsior Episode 9: The Rise of Sh*t TalkerAfter a lengthy absence, the Excelsior podcast has returned from the flaming wreckage of 2019. It wasn't easy. The podcast had to fight marauders, zombies, time traveling robots, and, in a stunning twist, itself after realizing the real enemy came from within. Anyway, Zak has a bunch of stories about failed romance to help you get through another Valentine's Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-02-0549 minAuralnauts Presents: ExcelsiorAuralnauts Presents: ExcelsiorExcelsior Episode 8: Gay PrideIt's World Pride Month, and that means dancing, partying, and a lot of straight dudes struggling to understand their place in all of it. Join Zak on this episode of Excelsior as he tries to help you unpack the meaning of everything going on and help you be a little cooler about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-02-0438 minThe Sports ObjectiveThe Sports ObjectiveECU & Green Bay Great Dr. George Koonce, Peter Burns of ESPN & more!!On Volume 62 of The Sports Objective Podcast, the guys catch up with ECU gridiron great Dr. George Koonce, talk college football with ESPN's Peter Burns, bring you an ECU Olympic Sports Update and Pirate Football practice report AND MORE!! Dr. George Koonce, who is currently the VP of Advancement at Marian University in Wisconsin, is a New Bern native and was part of the 1989 and 1990 teams that helped lay the foundation for the memorable 1991 campaign. Peter Burns wears many hats at ESPN such as hosting College Football Live, serving as an SEC Network in-game studio host, hosting the Campus Conversation...2018-10-252h 07Low-Carb ConversationsLow-Carb Conversations166: Round 1 - Cohost Contest With Noelle Tarr, Jamie Koonce, and Stephanie PersonNutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Personal Trainer Noelle Tarr, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Licensed Acupuncturist Jamie Koonce and ketogenic diet specialist Stephanie Person join our host Jimmy Moore today in Episode 166 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore & Friends!"   After being gone since September from this listener-supported podcast dedicated to sharing cutting-edge news and educated views on the latest in the world of health, we are back with a whole lot of changes happening. The most significant change is our longtime and beloved cohost Dietitian Cassie has decided to move on as she has become quite busy in her Healthy S...2015-12-0459 minReal Health ConversationsReal Health Conversations166: Round 1 - Cohost Contest With Noelle Tarr, Jamie Koonce, and Stephanie PersonNutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Personal Trainer Noelle Tarr, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Licensed Acupuncturist Jamie Koonce and ketogenic diet specialist Stephanie Person join our host Jimmy Moore today in Episode 166 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore & Friends!"   After being gone since September from this listener-supported podcast dedicated to sharing cutting-edge news and educated views on the latest in the world of health, we are back with a whole lot of changes happening. The most significant change is our longtime and beloved cohost Dietitian Cassie has decided to move on as she has become q...2015-12-0459 minThe Classical Guitar Corner PodcastThe Classical Guitar Corner PodcastCGC 014 : Bach & Frank KoonceIt was a pleasure and an education to have Frank Koonce join me on the Classical Guitar Corner podcast to talk about the music of Bach. Publications by Frank Koonce are available here: http://www.frankkoonce.com/publications/ The post CGC 014 : Bach & Frank Koonce appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner.2015-09-2852 min莱恩茶叶蛋斯基莱恩茶叶蛋斯基TEDxUNC | The Beauty Gap-Amber KoonceTEDxUNC每年一度举行的会议。“TED”由“科技”、“娱乐”以及“设计”三个英文单词首字母组成,这三个广泛的领域共同塑造着我们的未来。TED意在“用思想的力量来改变世界”。蛋斯基此次有幸也参加这次活动, 聆听了很多杰出人士的精彩演讲。 这期节目蛋斯基推荐的是Amber Koonce的演讲。是种族歧视的话题。 结尾歌曲: Matt B - Color BlindSpeaker: Amber Koonce Credit to TEDxUNCWhile a student at UNC, Amber advocated for a minority and elderly neighborhood against gentrification, assisted a policy professor with the creation of an electronic welfare system in NC, and served as a Governor Purdue appointee to the North Carolina Council for Women. Amber’s most rewarding role has been serving as a mentor to incarcerated youth. She has worked with incarcerated children in Durham, Ghana, Scotland, and the Philippines. Amber founded the international non-profit, BeautyGap, which has been recognized by Glamour Magazine and Cosmopolitan Magazine for distributing dolls of color to girls of color around the world. Currently, Amber is a student at Yale Law School where she continues to engage in issues of criminal justice and election law. Amber is a Morehea2015-06-0710 minNFL Draft Joe Koonce, LB, Montclair State/2015 NFL Draft Prospect2015 NFL Draft Prospect Montclair State Linebacker Joe Koonce   Joe Koonce excelled at the Chicago Regional Combine that led to his invitation to the Super Regional in Phoenix.  In Chicago, where he demonstrated a 10'8" broad jump and 40" vertical, and in Phoenix, a 10'10 broad jump, 38" vertical, and 22 reps. Productive and durable Koonce is creeping up on NFL teams with talent at the linebacker position.  Join host Bo Marchionte and special guest Joe Koonce on the College2Pro.com Players' Platform Show. With a few short days away from the NFL Draft, College2Pro is still delivering NFL Draft Prospects.2015-04-2716 minNew Books in MedicineNew Books in MedicineJames A. Holstein, Richard S. Jones, George Koonce, Jr., “Is There Life After Football? Surviving the NFL” (New York UP, 2014)The health of former NFL players has received plenty of attention in recent years. The suicides of Junior Seau and Dave Duerson, along with stories of retired players in only their 40s and 50s affected by dementia and ALS, have revealed the toll that a professional football career can take on a man’s body and brain. In their new book Is There Life After Football? Surviving the NFL (New York University Press, 2014), James Holstein, Richard Jones, and George Koonce, Jr., discuss the discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as well as other physical problems that afflict former NFL players. Ye...2015-03-1755 min