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What If I'm Wrong?Family SecretsWelcome back to What If I’m Wrong? A show where we might not give you the answers, but we will ask some really good questions.
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Duggar-King, known as Crazy Cousin Amy on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting. Amy is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate known for her courage to speak truth in a world built on appearances.
Today we’re pausing our series on How to End a Year well to take some time to hear Amy’s story. In this week...
2025-11-1043 min
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime PodcastGhosts of the Past: Amy Bruni on True Crime HauntingsThis week we step into the shadows with a very special bonus episode. Shane sits down with paranormal investigator, author, and TV star Amy Bruni (Ghost Hunters, Kindred Spirits, Haunted Road).Amy shares chilling stories of hauntings rooted in real tragedies—from childhood encounters with “Mr. Green Jeans” to cases where skepticism gave way to the unexplained. Together, Shane and Amy explore the intersection of crime, history, and the paranormal—and why treating the dead with dignity is as important as uncovering the truth.If you’re near Indiana, you can hear even more stories live:📅 Octo...
2025-09-2418 min
The Missional LeaderGen Z Truths: Apologetics That Wins Hearts and Minds with Dr. Amy Orr-EwingDr. Amy Orr-Ewing—Oxford-trained theologian and leading Christian apologist—is captivating Gen Z by combining deep biblical theology with with a disarming, whimsical love for people.In this episode of The Missional Leader, Amy shares her remarkable journey from atheistic family roots to a transformative encounter with Jesus, and how that awakening propelled her to engage the toughest questions at the world’s leading universities. Together with Rob, she explores how the church can faithfully respond to a generation grappling with anxiety, identity, and a hunger for truth. With clarity and compassion, Amy models a trinitarian, Spirit-empowered approa...
2025-09-1531 minThe Missional LeaderIntentional Parenting & Spiritual Leadership in Family, with Life.Church’s Craig GroeschelRob sits down with his good friend and internationally-known pastor, Craig Groeschel. Best known for his dynamic leadership and influence through Life.Church and his global leadership podcast, Craig gives listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look into his life as a father and grandfather.Together Craig and Rob talk about how Craig and his wife, Amy, raised six children—who are all now serving in ministry—Craig emphasizing that successful parenting isn't about having the perfect system, but being spirit-led, consistent, and deeply relational. Craig and Amy homeschooled their kids and tailored their parenting style to each child indi...
2025-07-1725 min
Behind the Curtain with Nick TroonEP 39: Amy Showell, Melissa Hawthorne, & Dominick O'Shea on Performing Shakespeare and "Twelfth Night"On today's episode we continue our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night. In this episode we talk with the leading cast of Amy Showell (Viola), Melissa Hawthorne (Olivia), & Dominick O'Shea (Orsino). All three have a range of experience with Shakespearean performance, whether it be through study, productions, or general love of the text, and in this episode we will unpack their thoughts on each of their characters journeys throughout the show along with their feelings of the process of this production in particular. Twelfth Night, is playing at the T...
2025-06-1234 min
'CITE CLUBLIVING: WITH 'THIS'ABILITY;In An Age Of Stigma, Awake & Liberated w/ AMY HOSKINS...on this episode We 'Cite with AMY HOSKINS: Painter, Photographer and Writer...She paints expressively, figuratively and representationally...She has several series of paintings...Her photographs have a sense of the abstract and sensuality in how She represents landscapes..She knows all artist respond to the way feel about the world around them...Nature in all forms inspires Her more than anything else because Nature is pure, chaotic, orderly and fascinating...She seeks out a sense of the primal and wild in Her work as something that is rare and endangered within Herself and the world around her...She believe...
2024-11-202h 01
Reel BritanniaEpisode 159 - Last Orders (2001)Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to chat about a touching, bittersweet journey of friendship and regret, as four old friends fulfill a promise to scatter their late friend's ashes. Last Orders (2001) "Last Orders" (2001), directed by Fred Schepisi, is a poignant drama centered around a group of lifelong friends fulfilling their deceased friend's final wish. The story revolves around four aging men—Ray (Bob Hoskins), Lenny (Dav...
2024-10-3154 min
Reel BritanniaEpisode 159 - Last Orders (2001)Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to chat about a touching, bittersweet journey of friendship and regret, as four old friends fulfill a promise to scatter their late friend's ashes. Last Orders (2001) "Last Orders" (2001), directed by Fred Schepisi, is a poignant drama centered around a group of lifelong friends fulfilling their deceased friend's final wish. The story r...
2024-10-3154 min
Teacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 5: Process, Not Product with Professor of Education (Part 3)What do you focus on when engaging in conversations with students? Is it what you should be prioritizing? Ken Scheel dives into this subject with Bridgewater College Professor Donna Hoskins as they wrap up their 3-part interview.
2024-05-2428 minTeacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 5: Process, Not Product with Professor of Education (Part 3)What do you focus on when engaging in conversations with students? Is it what you should be prioritizing? Ken Scheel dives into this subject with Bridgewater College Professor Donna Hoskins as they wrap up their 3-part interview.
2024-05-2428 minTeacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 4: Explorative Materials with Professor of Education (Part 2)Continue the conversation between Ken Scheel and Bridgewater College Professor Donna Hoskins as they discuss the role materials play in creating conversations between teachers and students.
2024-05-2216 minTeacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 4: Explorative Materials with Professor of Education (Part 2)Continue the conversation between Ken Scheel and Bridgewater College Professor Donna Hoskins as they discuss the role materials play in creating conversations between teachers and students.
2024-05-2216 minTeacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 3: Communicative Classrooms with Professor of Education (Part 1)Ken Scheel is joined by Dr. Donna Hoskins, a professor at Bridgewater College, to discuss the importance of teacher-student communication. She also shares tips to create relational classrooms. Stay tuned for part 2!
2024-04-1914 minTeacher's Best Friend by KEVA PlanksEpisode 3: Communicative Classrooms with Professor of Education (Part 1)Ken Scheel is joined by Dr. Donna Hoskins, a professor at Bridgewater College, to discuss the importance of teacher-student communication. She also shares tips to create relational classrooms. Stay tuned for part 2!
2024-04-1914 min
Paul's Positive PodcastUndying Spirits and Timeless Tunes: Stories of Resilience and HopePaul's Positive Podcast Episode SummaryPaul's Positive Podcast - Heartstrings of HarmonyWelcome to your exclusive episode of Paul's Positive Podcast, where your host, Amy Iverson, delves into the remarkably uplifting stories of two unique musicians. This podcast is designed just for you, Paul, bringing the hopeful and heartfelt narratives right to your doorstep. In the first part of our episode, we feature the moving story of Katie Hoskins, a young girl whose courage and musical talent defy her physical trials. At only 16 years old, Katie is facing life's harshest crescendos, from a lung transplant t...
2024-03-2106 minPaul's Positive PodcastUndying Spirits and Timeless Tunes: Stories of Resilience and HopePaul's Positive Podcast Episode SummaryPaul's Positive Podcast - Heartstrings of HarmonyWelcome to your exclusive episode of Paul's Positive Podcast, where your host, Amy Iverson, delves into the remarkably uplifting stories of two unique musicians. This podcast is designed just for you, Paul, bringing the hopeful and heartfelt narratives right to your doorstep. In the first part of our episode, we feature the moving story of Katie Hoskins, a young girl whose courage and musical talent defy her physical trials. At only 16 years old, Katie is facing life's harshest crescendos, from a lung transplant t...
2024-03-2106 min
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime PodcastS29 Ep3: The Darknet Assassin: The AftermathIn Episode 3 of The Darknet Assassin, the focus shifts to the aftermath of Amy Allwine's murder and the broader implications of the darknet's murder-for-hire schemes. The episode delves into the arrest and trial of Stephen Allwine, revealing his intricate web of deceit and the damning digital evidence that led to his conviction. Listeners are taken through the twists and turns of the trial, including Stephen's repeated attempts to maintain his innocence against overwhelming evidence.Simultaneously, the episode explores the efforts of Chris Monteiro, a cyber-sleuth, in unraveling the operations of Besa Mafia and its successor sites. Monteiro's...
2024-01-0326 min
ADHD AFThe Most ADHD Things of 2023Recorded on New Years Eve in a hotel room in London. My husband 'Big' and I might not be anywhere near as funny as we think we are but we hope you find this very special episode mildly amusing at least! :) After an entire day hyperfocussing with no logic whatsoever on finding my favourite Most ADHD Thing entries of the year, my glamorous, gargantuan assistant 'the fluttering heart' of ADHDAF 'helps' me read them. The ultimate Shame Eradicator, 'The Most ADHD Thing' serves to raise ADHD Awareness with humour, allowing us to laugh at the ridiculous situations...
2023-12-3150 min
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime PodcastS29 Ep2: The Darknet Assassin - The Tragedy of Amy AllwineIn Episode 2 of "The Darknet Assassin," we delve deeper into the unsettling case of Amy Allwine, a mother and active community member found dead in her Minnesota home. The investigation uncovers her idyllic life as a devout churchgoer, dog trainer, and family woman, which contrasts sharply with the dark revelation of a murder-for-hire plot against her. As the FBI and local police become involved, we explore the disturbing details of the Besa Mafia website, where an anonymous user, "Dogdaygod," orchestrated a sinister plan to eliminate Amy.The episode further reveals the intricate and alarming communications between "Dogdaygod"...
2023-12-2725 min
ADHD AFF***k Christmas! With Mrs AuDHDHelping me close Season 2 with a bang is Sam Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast & charity ADHDadultuk, AKA Mrs ADHD!I wonder if Sam will change her name to Mrs AuDHD?I'm so grateful to The ADHD Adults for their support of ADHDAF & all of the amazing work Sam, her husband James & Alex do!Can't wait to see Sam at the Birmingham event & her & James at the London show & all of you coming to ALL XMAS EVENTS Sam shares insights into being both Autistic & ADHD,& a very different take on self love.This legendary lady gives Christmas the finger...
2023-12-031h 11
ADHD AFRiyadh Khalaf: ADHD, Meds Shortage Support & Digital DetoxI'm made up to share this impromptu and chaotic blether with my new BFF! ;) I was introduced to the wonderful work of Celebrity Masterchef winner, Author and BBC Morning Live Superstar Riyadh Khalaf when @ADHDFatherUK tagged me in his amazing support video for those of us struggling to access ADHD Medication. I was immediately enamoured, and slid into his DMs to try and get him on... just a couple of hours later we recorded this chinwag filled with 'humanity, heart & humour'. Anyone else with me on the overfamiliarity thing? Perhaps we actually are besties an...
2023-11-281h 07
ADHD AFADHD Curious with Lu in Lu Land'OH HI MOTHERF*&%ERS!' Sorry,couldn't resist using Lu's catchphrase! :) All aboard 'Susie',the leopard print bus for Lou Featherstone's SELF LOVE REVOLUTION!@luinluland,52 is an accidental middle aged influencer dedicated to empowering women to find their confidence.The perfect 1st guest as I find my way solo whilst drowning in RSD (Really Shit Daydreams!) A lady so legendary,it's hard to imagine she once stole from her employer & husband to fund a shopping addiction which contributed to divorce & debt!Having met performing at Flackstock, our ADHDAF Bingo sparked Lu's ADHD Curiosity;leading to life finally making...
2023-11-141h 13
ADHD AFI am ADHD AF but WTF do I do now?!The title of the 1st ever episode of ADHDAF is 'We are ADHDAF but who TF are we?' This new chapter of me (Laura) flying solo is a homage,& probably even worse sound quality and editing!Ironically,in trying to raise RSD Awareness,I've suffered the worst RSD of my life & nearly didn't release this!This is a transitional episode;I'm not quite there yet...next week's will have a guest & structure,I'll have a mic & hopefully an editor!But this is imperfect action for ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast & am hearing impaired,so strap...
2023-11-101h 07
ADHD AFI am ADHD AF but WTF do I do now?!The title of the 1st ep of ADHDAF is 'We are ADHDAF but who TF are we?' This new chapter of me (Laura) flying solo is a homage & probably even worse sound quality/editing!Ironically,in raising RSD Awareness,I've suffered the worst RSD of my life & nearly didn't release this!This is a transitional episode;I'm not quite there yet...next week's will have a guest/structure/a mic/editor (hopefully!)But this is imperfect action-ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast & am hearing impaired,so strap yourselves in!:)This impromptu chaos is 'The Most ADHD...
2023-11-061h 07
ADHD AFS2.Ep9: B2B - Kate Moryoussef Collaboration & ADHDAF Day SpecialFor our penultimate episode of ADHD Awareness Month & as Co-hosts; we talk #ADHDAFDay - which saw the launch of our Make it Count Campaign and we collaborate in back to back podswap interviews with Kate Moreyoussef; who will be sharing her interview of us on her amazing ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast on Thursday 26th Oct.ADHD lifestyle & wellbeing coach & EFT practitioner, mum of four, and fellow ADHDer Kate is passionate about harnessing our wellbeing to work alongside our brains and enhance our lives as women with ADHD. Kate shares her ADHD Safari & pearls with us in th...
2023-10-241h 10
ADHD AFS2.Ep8: Davinia Taylor - ADHD, Bravery & BiohackingThe most ADHD thing we've done: release this episode unfinished!We did tell you we have ADHD!:) What's even funnier...Davinia Taylor!No words for how much we LOVE this absolute powerhouse!We're so grateful to the 2X Sunday Times besteller for sharing her ADHD Safari,owning her too-muchness with us,& welcoming us to the world of Hormone Hacking.She's generously gifted our listeners 10% off her magic white powder!;)TAP HERE for her incredible Willpowder products with an ADHDAF discount. At a time of global ADHD medication shortage,this is the perfect blether to find alternatives to support your...
2023-10-171h 28
ADHD AFS2.Ep7: ADHD Hacks with 'Life Actuator' Eric WhittingtonDespite a catastrophic week;dedicated to making this ADHD Awareness Month Count,we do our best to share important information to help the ADHD Community.Including:inside info from an NHS professional on the national medication shortage,details of the MAKE IT COUNT Campaign & ADHDAF Day,before a blether with 1 of the biggest & best ADHD Content Creators:Eric @lifeactuator!What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas!LEGENDARY Eric records insightful ADHD videos from his home in 'Sin City' to raise awareness & share hacks,culminating a gargantuan following the world over in just 1 year!We are so grateful...
2023-10-101h 30
ADHD AFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...
2023-10-031h 31
ADHD AFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...
2023-10-031h 40
ADHD AFS2.Ep5: Self-Diagnosed AuDHD at 70 - Kit WaringHaving been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed.At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejectio...
2023-09-2656 min
ADHD AFS2.Ep4:Rach Idowu - ADHD,Intersectionality,Work & CommunicationSO excited to be joined by Rach Idowu for this very special episode!Featured in NY Times,BBC,Stylist & more;late diagnosed ADHD LEGEND works tirelessly to raise ADHD Awareness with her informative content.She created ADHD Flashcards to help identify the symptoms.Rach gave us so many pearls in this blether!Including:ADHD and Intersectionality-People from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities are left out of a lot of the conversation and research on ADHD. Impacts can be even more detrimental to those who may not have the financial support and support f...
2023-09-191h 06
ADHD AFS2.Ep3:ADHD Love, Self-Harm & Addiction Recovery with Rox & RichThanks to ADHD LOVE Couple Rox & Rich for this insightful & inspirational Blether.With 2 legendary guests,this episode is longer than usual as it would’ve been a disservice to listeners to cut any out!The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari!TW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuse. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach ou...
2023-09-121h 45
ADHD AFS2.Ep2:Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) - AuDHD, Sex Dungeons & DragonsNo, that's not a grammatical error in the title, the LEGENDARY Catieosaurus 'works in both kinds of Dungeons!' :) This VERY special blether features possibly the best 'Most ADHD Thing' of ALL TIME! Our favourite Pirate Wench Cate Osborn is a certified Sex Educator with late diagnosed ADHD, who is also currently seeking a diagnosis for Autism. A mental health advocate, full-time Content Creator, Co-host of Infinite Quest Podcast, Professional Streamer and TTRPG Influencer. Alongside sharing her struggles with conflicting sides to her brain, 'inside her there are two wolves!'; she focusses on ADHD Ad...
2023-09-051h 17
ADHD AFS2.Ep1:Dr Nighat Arif - ADHD, Hormones & PerimenopauseWE'RE BACK!Kicking of Season 2 with a VERY special Guest:Women's Health Expert & Resident Dr of BBC Breakfast & ITV's This Morning: Dr Nighat Arif . MASSIVE THANK YOU to this legendary lady for explaining the relationship between Hormones & ADHD & educating us about Perimenopause, Menopause & Endometriosis. She also shares her experience as a Dyslexic GP, & sheds light on the ADHD Diagnosis Crisis & the misogyny in medicine she works tirelessly to eradicate. Dr Nighat Arif's knowledge has been comprised into an INCREDIBLE book, appropriately named THE KNOWLEDGE: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause. 'A life-saving book for...
2023-08-291h 16
ADHD AFADHD & Podcasting LIVE @RXThis is our 1st LIVE Podcast! Recorded at Resident X in front of 70ish people. We talk ADHD from our lived experiences & share our reflections of a year of MORE THAN 1 episode a week of the podcast that we never expected to take off/had no idea how much work it would take/nor the global impact it would have(!)...alongside tips for aspiring Podcasters. We are not podcasting or ADHD experts, just 2 women serendipitously thrown together, battling the daily challenges the disorder brings to try to help others. THANK YOU SO MUCH to RX, to all of you...
2023-08-151h 32
ADHD AFLIVE at Edinburgh Fringe with Nicole NadlerThis VERY special episode was recorded LIVE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Robyn & Lucy’s Podcast Hour!We are joined by Nicole Nadler and share The Most ADHD Things we've done to raise ADHD Awareness, break the stigma & to laugh instead of crying! We created the ultimate Shame Eradication segment of ADHDAF to validate the experiences of other ADHDers and as a reminder to the community that they’re not alone in their struggles. ADHD gets us ALL into ridiculous situations; we are all in this together! Straight after...
2023-08-081h 09
Nostalgium ArcanumWho Framed Roger RabbitP-p-p-lease join our 35th anniversary retrospective on Robert Zemeckis' 1988 masterpiece with special guest Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis) of the Amber Ruffin Show. This film still dazzles as it combines unparalleled live action and animation wizardry and a classic noir tale of persecuted toons that are anything but two-dimensional.
You can find Tarik not only on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, but on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, and see him perform with Freestyle Love Soupreme.
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2023-08-071h 57
ADHD AFBonus Blether: ADHD Events, Ableist Media & the next chapterSURPRISE Bonus Blether ahead of Season 2 in which we reunite The Too Much Tour Trio at Edinburgh's Royal Scots Club & are blessed by Comedian Lee Brophy's dulcet Irish tones. We're tired having partied like it's 1776 with Nicole but couldn't pass the chance for a chinwag!Topics include: plans for next season, upcoming ADHDAF events, our Anti Ableist ADHD Media Coalition, Nicole's Fringe Show, The Most ADHD Thing in real time & a plea to vote for us in The British Podcast Awards. PLEASE! CLICK HERE TO VOTE: type ADHD As Females (NOT ADHDAF) votes will not be counted unless y...
2023-07-1044 min
UnspooledWho Framed Roger RabbitAmy & Paul get animated and take a trip down to Toontown in 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit! They’ll analyze how the toons represented the lower class, discuss how the portrayal of Jessica Rabbit helped Disney get out of a rut, and agree that having Roger Rabbit’s voice actor on set brought out the best in star Bob Hoskins. Plus: Bill Murray regrets missing the phone call that would’ve landed him the role of detective Eddie Valiant. It's 5 Years of Unspooled and you're helping us celebrate with a whole anniversary month of Listener...
2023-07-061h 26
ADHD AFEpisode 53:ONE YEAR OF ADHDAF!1 year ago today two rebels with a cause launched this podcast!In this very special episode we share our proudest moments from all of the legends who volunteered their voices for the cause. WE CANNOT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH! And we SERIOUSLY can’t say thank you enough to all of you for listening and supporting us. Tonight we are on stage at Old Woollen in Leeds for our 1st Birthday Party extravaganza of The ‘Too Much’ Tour. Magnificent leopard print hun cake of dreams created by Fairybakes Leeds …What a way to end this monumenta...
2023-05-0259 min
ADHD AFEpisode 52 - Laura & Dawn get real!1 day until we go on Tour,1 week until our 1 year anniversary of ADHDAF!This penultimate blether of Season 1 is the most ADHDAF episode of the lot!There's so much going on; including an epiphany and tears. STRAP YOURSELVES IN as we lay ourselves bare after almost falling at the final hurdle.It's time to face reality in order to give ADHDAF longevity. This year of weekly episodes (& bonuses, merchandise, tour planning, community creating and activism!) has been one hell of a ride,we honestly can't say thank you enough!EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Big for letting this podcast take...
2023-04-251h 28
ADHD AFEpisode 51: ADHD Coaching, Meditation & MishapsBIG announcement:Episode 53 is the last of season 1! We're pressing pause to get our ducks in a row and plot the next move. We realised 'the most ADHD thing' we've done this season is mess-up the guest scheduling(!) the good news is there are interviews with three legends in this very special episode!Zoe Joanna Coaching and Jessi B ADHD Lifecoach show us two different approaches to ADHD Coaching, and the importance of finding the right coach to suit your unique and individual ADHD support needs. BOTH legends are at the extra special Closing Party of The...
2023-04-181h 06
ADHD AFEpisode 50! ADHD, Self-acceptance & Community with CocoEPISODE 50?! For 50 weeks we've managed to put out 1 episode per week (plus 5 Bonus Blethers and 3 Activism Extras) we just can’t believe it, can you?! :)Joining us for this very special chinwag, is a VERY special person indeed; Cardiff’s finest…the one and only Coco. Award winning Mental health Activist, Writer and Poet. This Non-Binary, Neurodivergent LEGEND recently became a Mother. * We asked Coco her preferred pronouns to which she told us that she didn’t care; so in this episode we refer to Coco as she with her permission *Having...
2023-04-111h 07
ADHD AFEpisode 49: ADHD, 'Adulting', Motherhood & Chaos with Stacey HealeWriter and TedX Speaker Stacey Heale shares 'honest conversations on how to rebuild your life after hard times’… and we are so grateful to this legendary lady for her honesty and insights in this wonderful conversation. At 43, Stacey is freshly diagnosed with ADHD. The Mother of two, and jack of all trades is just as chaotic as we are! Part of our ADHDAF mission is to eradicate the shame around the symptoms and struggles we battle daily and to celebrate the messy ‘too-muchness’ and rebellion so many of us relate to. Which is why we ADORE this blether a...
2023-04-041h 05
ADHD AFEpisode 48: ADHD, Mental Health & Sacrifices with Cat OwensThis is a VERY IMPORTANT and emotional episode in which we learn the extent of the sacrifices faced by Disability Campaigner Cat Owens due to undiagnosed ADHD. Though yet to be confirmed, it is suspected that Cat has been on the wrong medication for SEVENTEEN YEARS -at great cost! Cat's story helps us understand the drive for ADHD Activism. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! We are all in this together. In demystifying the politics surrounding ADHD, we uncover further unexplained mysteries from the Parliamentary Debate... WHERE ARE THE MISSING NUMBERS?! This is a call t...
2023-03-2852 min
ADHD AFEpisode 47: ADHD, Self Diagnosis & Dopamine Dressing with L.O.M.SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. What's more, it is ESSENTIAL amidst the current ADHD Diagnosis crisis! Our guest Louise O'Mahony's experience is a perfect example of why.Berlin and Brighton based Fashion Designer Louise is yet to receive an ADHD diagnosis. An admin error sent her to the back of a very long queue she thought she'd already been on for months! Whilst awaiting assessment, Louise has found conversations with other ADHDers, online information and podcasts like ours invaluable in supporting herself through this period of diagnosis and treatment limbo. Our podcast was secretly lis...
2023-03-211h 11
ADHD AFEpisode 46: Celebrating Neurodiversity with Priyanka PatelIt’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we have got the perfect blether for the occasion! The wonderful Priyanka Patel AKA @littlemiss_adhd_ hops aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster with us and alongside sharing her experience she also highlights how following our passions leads ADHDers to thrive. Her positivity is inspiring and this chinwag has helped reframe Laura’s perception of her achievements. ‘Quite often the focus is on the challenges rather than the many strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, ever neurodivergent individual has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges. It is important to harness...
2023-03-141h 13
Family Church WaterloovilleKairos Testimonies | Chris Hoskins & Congregational Members | 12th March 2023Amy, David, Nana and Debbie all share their personal testimonies of their own Kairos moments which they have experienced.
2023-03-1222 min
ADHD AFEpisode 45: Embracing Equity & Too-MuchnessIt's International Women's Day (Wednesday 8th March) and also just a couple of days after our first ever live event! We reflect on the unbelievable premier of our Too Much Tour and this year's IWD theme 'Embracing Equity'. Having just painted Aberdeen leopard print with our celebration of the neurodivergent community, and receiving the most INCREDIBLE REVIEW from reporter Jamie Saunderson of Aberdeen Live, we are on an absolute high! MASSIVE THANKS to The Chester Hotel, Sam Brill (photo credit), Anti Wedding Wedding DJs, Nicole Nadler, Phionna McInnes, Honesty Aberdeen, Zoe Joanna Coaching, Tarot by Rihannon...
2023-03-0751 minFamily Church WaterloovillePause for Thought - Guarding Your Heart | Chris Hoskins & Amy Fry | 28th November 2021Amy shares some personal testimonies of the outworking of this series in her everyday life.
2021-11-2823 min
The Madames PodcastTFATWS Ep 4In TFATWS Ep 4, we see that Ayo was integral in Bucky’s deprogramming and overall healing. She gives Bucky 8 hours to hand Zemo over to the Wakandans. In that time, Sam, Bucky, and Zemo go to Donya Modani’s memorial in search of Karli Morgenthau. However, John Walker and Lemar Hoskins demand to join them. Sam tries to negotiate a truce with Karli, but an increasingly aggressive Walker attacks, and a fight with the Flag Smashers ensues. Zemo ambushes Karli and destroys the vials of super serum that are knocked loose in the scuffle. Walker drops in, knocking out Zemo a...
2021-04-141h 36
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesThe Falcon And Winter Soldier Podcast Episode 4 "The Whole World Is Watching"John Walker's choices have big consequences in Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4 "The Whole World Is Watching". We chat all about another excellent episode of the show in full spoiler filled detail.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Derek Kolstad
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
Investigations at the GRC centre reveal that Karli Morgenthau will be at the funeral for her adoptive mother Momma Danja, but unknown to Baron Zemo and Sam Wilson is that Ayo has given Bucky 8 hours until the Dora Milaje will take Zemo for the murder of their king T’Ch...
2021-04-101h 56
TV Podcast IndustriesFalcon and The Winter Solder Episode 4 "The Whole World Is Watching" podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesBig choices have big consequences for John Walker in Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4 "The Whole World Is Watching". We chat all about another excellent episode of the show in full spoiler filled detail.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Derek Kolstad
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
Investigations at the GRC centre reveal that Karli Morgenthau will be at the funeral for her adoptive mother Momma Danja, but unknown to Baron Zemo and Sam Wilson is that Ayo has given Bucky 8 hours until the Dora Milaje will take Zemo for the murder of their...
2021-04-101h 56The Madames PodcastTFATWS Ep 2We learn more about John Walker just as Bucky learns of Walker’s new role as “Captain America.” Bucky is furious over Sam’s decision, leading to a tense reunion. Unwilling to deal with his mounting emotions, Sam tables the discussion & the two head to Munich to track the Flag Smashers. Sam & Bucky quickly discover that the group is made up entirely of super soldiers. Walker & Hoskins arrive to help but fail to apprehend Karli Morgenthau & her team. Walker suggests they all team up, but Sam & Bucky decline. Bucky instead takes Sam to Baltimore in hopes of enlisting the aid of Is...
2021-03-311h 46
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesThe Falcon And Winter Soldier Podcast Episode 2 "Star-Spangled Man"Defenders TV Podcast are back for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier podcast Episode 2 chatting about "Star-Spangled Man". We chat all about Bucky and Sam teaming up this week and some reveals of our big bads for the series.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Michael Kastelein
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
John Walker, the new Captain America, alongside his partner Lamar Hoskins aka Battle star, grapples with his new identity and role as he is introduced to America.
Meanwhile Bucky confronts Sam about giving up the Shield as he joins him on a mission...
2021-03-272h 28
TV Podcast IndustriesFalcon and The Winter Solder Episode 2 "Star-Spangled Man" podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesWe're back discussing The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2 "Star-Spangled Man" Podcast in full spoiler filled detail. We chat all about Bucky and Sam teaming up this week and some reveals of our big bads for the series.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Michael Kastelein
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
John Walker, the new Captain America, alongside his partner Lamar Hoskins aka Battle star, grapples with his new identity and role as he is introduced to America.
Meanwhile Bucky confronts Sam about giving up the Shield as he joins him on a mission...
2021-03-272h 28
Burst2.8 FlashbacksCW – Mentions of death
Still on Earth-sweet-Earth, Jia and Beth learn some particularly difficult home truths. Meanwhile, Ben battles with some spiders.
Written and directed by Marina McCready. It was performed by Mojola Akinyemi, Amy Meyer, Marina McCready, James Rodgers, Katrina Rose and Thomas Rosenberg. This episode was edited by Louise Dai. Music by Jess Hoskins. Want to stay with Adria for spider-protection? Like our page on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates.
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2021-03-1911 minBurst2.7 Down To EarthCW - Homophobia.
Jia and the gang arrive at Earth and pay a visit to Beth’s parents. But were they involved in the Spacebucks cover-up?
Written and directed by Marina McCready. It was performed by Mojola Akinyemi, Amy Meyer, Marina McCready, James Rodgers, Katrina Rose and Thomas Rosenberg. This episode was edited by Jasper Cresdee-Hyde and Louise Dai. Music by Jess Hoskins. Want to go to a galaxy where they don’t have healthcare or champagne? Like our page on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates.
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2021-03-1211 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me. Podcast. Actor Marc Menchaca.Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Actor Marc Menchaca.MARC MENCHACA recently completed production on the Netflix feature film No One Gets Out Alive produced by Andy Serkis and the action thriller Gypsy Moon alongside Lena Headey and Sam Worthington.He is perhaps best known for his scene stealing turns as "Jack Hoskins" on HBO’s hit series "The Outsider" and “Russ Langmore” in the Emmy award winning Netflix series “Ozark". Other television credits include the "Curb Your Enthusiasm", the "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" installment of "Black Mirror", “Raising Dion”, "Manifest" “The Sinner”, “Random Acts Of Flyness”, “Home...
2021-02-1043 min
The Rosey Posey Podcast#13 - Back to BusinessThe young team stay up way past their best time to bring you immediate reaction to the Rose’s 3-0 win over Edinburgh Uni.
Seán and Amy discuss the impressive performance of Dean Hoskins, the defensive stability from the back three, and some enjoyable sub appearances.
There’s also chat of how to deal with the cold at the football and how to deal with Amy’s torrent of (friendly?) abuse.
The team then look ahead to a big game on Saturday against BSC Glasgow, discussing their opponent’s danger man and their sur...
2020-12-1634 min
The Audio Roast PodcastEp. # 18 - Grunge 1994Quick! Grab your flannel shirt, your ripped jeans, and your Doc Martins, before the way back machine takes off to the year 1994. We're taking our first crack at GRUNGE!! This will be an absolutely awesome episode to look into the angsty days of yester-year. Hear lots of great music from then, as well as our usual fun and games with this weeks guests, Amy Oberbeck, and Bobby Hoskins! Follow us on Facebook for all of our live shows, Sunday's at 5pm, CST at: www.facebook.com/theaudioroastpodcast.com Be sure to stop by o...
2020-09-213h 20
Gestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic: May 23, 2020Feature Poet: TeeJayThaProtege. Host: Amy Jackson. Fellow Poets: Gregory Lannum, Navita Gunter, Paige Martin, Mo Christo, Joy Johnson, Franchesa, Dana Malone, Henry L. Jones, Revolt the Poet, Scott Coe, and more.
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2020-06-281h 08
Gestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic: May 23, 2020Feature Poet: Sizwe Herring, Host: Amy Hoskins, Fellow Poets: Henry L. Jones, Noel Lena Marie, Cynthia Winfield, Mark Rogers, Scott Coe, and Gary Huskisson.
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2020-05-2547 min
Gestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open MicHost: Amy Hoskins
Feature Poet: Craig Freeman
April’s Fellow Poets are
Jamie Collins
KAOS
Dana Malone
Mo Christo
Chance Chambers
Joel Markus Antson, and
Borntowrite
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2020-04-2636 minGestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic: March 28, 2020We've temporary suspended our monthly open mic, til the coast is clear. Host: Amy Hoskins. Feature Poet: Mo Christo. Fellow Poets: Craig Freeman, Henry L. Jones, Joseph Powell, and Kory Wells. Please also visit the following link to a sonnet by fellow poet, Robert Stone: https://m.facebook.com/notes/robert-stone/another-resurrection-a-sonnet-in-remembrance-of-five-years-ago-by-robert-stone-1/10156579998572581/
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2020-03-2825 minGestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic: 2/22/20Feature Poet: Frizzy, Host: Amy Jackson, Fellow Poets: Robert Stone, Thomas Carter, Janay tha Poet, and K.H.A.O.S.
A great group of poets, and an amazing, deep, civil discussion with Frizzy!
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2020-02-241h 19
Gestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic - January 25, 2020Host: Amy Jackson
Feature Poet: Jay Prince
Fellow Poets: Robert Stone, David Harris, Andrea Pilot, Spoke-N-Words.
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2020-01-2654 minGestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic - Birthday Edition, 10/26/2019For my birthday this year, the open mic fell on the day. So we planned a special open mic, including copies of my new, first ever poetry collection:
Volume I: Nature, Fantasy https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Poetry-1985-2019-Nature-Fantasy/dp/1694369250/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=a+collection+of+poetry%3A+1985-2019&qid=1569250970&sr=8-6
Volume II: Relationships, Healing, Society https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Poetry-1985-2019-Relationships-Healing/dp/1694386155/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=a+collection+of+poetry%3A+1985-2019&qid=1569250970&sr=8-2
Followed by cake, food, BYOB and after party with my husband Rob...
2020-01-0442 min
Gestalt Poetry Open Mic: PodcastGestalt Poetry Open Mic: 9/28/19Feature: Landry Butler, Host: Amy Jackson, Fellow Poets: Magnolia Lee, Paul Felton, Henry L. Jones.
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2020-01-0434 min
The RegenNarration#052 Regenerating Society Soundtrack 2019: Highlights from our guests in 2019We’re signing off for the year with an episode of highlights from our brilliant array of guests throughout 2019. With sincere thanks for tuning in, continuing to share and rate the podcast, and of course for donating and supporting its production. It couldn’t happen without you. Thanks also for getting in touch throughout the year to share stories, questions and insights, and to tell us how much you’ve valued the podcast. It’s been great to see our listener numbers spike further this year, and even more fulfilling to hear how the stories are landing and what...
2019-12-1225 min
Sci-Fi Saturday NightTalkCast 426 – Gary K. Wolf in ToontownOr, Yoga, Meditation and Blue Cows.
Or, 110 People CAN Be Wrong!
What do the following people have in common:
Bob Hoskins
Steven Spielberg
Roy Disney
Kathleen Turner
Amy Irving
Gary K Wolf
In not too simple terms the correct answer is Gary K. Wolf, author and creator of Roger Rabbit. In this episode we literally fall down the rabbit hole of Gary’s inventive mind to talk about the stories behind the inception of Toontown, the Roger Rabbit movie and almost everything else in the wonderful mind of Gary Wolf.
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2019-12-0100 min
School of PoetryEpisode 7 - Transport, Autogeddon and Fire Eating with Bob HoskinsDr Oliver Tearle hosts another episode of 'School of Poetry', and is joined by returning guests Dr Sarah Parker and Dr Andrew Dix. The trio discusses transport poetry, including 'Ballade of an Omnibus' by Amy Levy, Heathcote Williams's 'Autogeddon', some interesting entries from Henry David Thoreau... and the works of Hope Mirrlees.
2019-10-3055 min
Full Cast And CrewPhantom Of The ParadiseWe started out planning to do Brian De Palma's 'The Fury' starring Kirk Douglas and Amy Irving, but...in the end...it was just not weird and Brian De Palma enough for us so we switched to 'Phantom Of The Paradise' and got everything we asked for and more. Chris sells his soul for podcasting (00:00), Brian De Palma's The Fury trailer (2:30), Amy Irving and Andrew Stevens in 'The Fury' (4:30), 'Phantom Of The Paradise' trailer (6:00), Phil Spector and James Bond (14:30), Led Zeppelin (15:30), 'Inserts' movie starring Richard Dreyfus and 'Phantom' star Jessica Harper and Bob Hoskins (17:30), AC/DC's 'It's...
2019-10-171h 08
The Degrassi Every Episode Ever Marathon Podcast321: Our HouseHappy 5th of July, Broomheads! To celebrate, Rachel and Pat got together to dish about Sean’s hat, Sean’s shop teacher, and, perhaps most importantly, Sean’s ex, Amy. There’s also sea shanties, ska talk, and the return of Bob Hoskins. It’s a fun one! Enjoy!
2019-07-051h 11
Democracy ForumDemocracy Forum 7/20/18Distrust in Government: A Necessary Evil or a Weapon of Destruction? Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) the waxing and waning of Americans’ trust in government b) why a little skepticism may be a good thing c) how partisanship plays into the equation d) how too much distrust may be a self-fulfilling prophecy Guests: Amy Fried, Professor & Department Chair, Political Science, University of Maine umaine.edu/polisci/faculty-and-staff/amy-fried/ Thomas E. Mann, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution and Resident Scholar, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of...
2018-07-2000 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 6/15/18State Preemption: From Guns to Garbage, Who’s Got the Power? Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) how federalism protects and constrains states’ rights and? b) how states can both protect and commandeer local control. c) from guns and garbage to water quality and pesticides, how much control do states and towns have to protect their assets or advance their values Guests: Garrett Crobin, a Legislative Advocate for the Maine Municipal Association www.memun.org/Legislative-Advocacy/Contact-Information Lauren E. Phillips, newly-minted JD from Columbia Law and authored an important arti...
2018-06-1500 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 5/18/18Immigration: Can We Live Without It? Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: Immigration and jobs Federal policy Effect on economic development and workforce in Maine Guests: Dany Bahar, David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution www.brookings.edu/experts/dany-bahar/ Carla Dickstein, Senior Vice President for Research and Policy Development at the Coastal Enterprise Institute www.ceimaine.org/about/staff-directory/name/carla-dickstein/ Martha Searchfield, Executive Director of the Bar Harbor Chamber Commerce www.visitbarharbor.com/staff-board-of-directors To learn more about this topic...
2018-05-1800 min
Sequelcast 2 and FriendsSon of the Mask (2005) (Guest: Ryan Hoss Writer Batman On Film + Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive)Hosts Mat Bradley-Tschirgi, William Thrasher, and special guest Ryan Hoss (Batman on Film, Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive) discuss Son of The Mask. Although he signed a 2-picture deal with New Line Cinema for The Mask, Jim Carrey decided to not move forward with The Mask 2. A sequel without Carrey wiggled its way into theaters in 2005 with MTV and Scream star Jamie Kennedy in the lead. Tim Avery (Jamie Kennedy) is fighting with his wife (Traylor Howard) over whether or not to have a baby. Tim finds the mask, and knocks up his wife while wearing it. This ma...
2018-05-011h 37Democracy ForumDemocracy Forum 4/20/18Ranked Choice Voting: How Will it Work In Maine Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne -How ranked choice voting is moving forward for the June primary -What the Secretary of State is planning -What voters need to know as they head for the polls. Guests: John Brautigam, a public interest attorney, senior adviser and strategist to the project, Maine Uses Ranked Choice Voting. www.mainecleanelections.org/who Grace Ramsey, deputy outreach director for FairVote, a national electoral reform advocacy group. www.fairvote.org/grace_ramsey To learn more about this topic: Maine Uses...
2018-04-2000 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 2/16/18Primary Elections: What Are They Good For? Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne -How have primaries changed over the last 50 years? -Are they still working for the parties and the voters? -What changes are on the horizon in Maine? Guests: Jill Goldthwait, Political columnist Kevin Raye, Republican politician Dan Shea, Professor Government at Colby College To learn more about this topic: Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s Caucus System, League blog post from February 2016. Maine considers switching from caucuses to primaries, from the AP, March, 2016. How activists choose our politicians, long before we...
2018-02-1600 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 11/17/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Ten Months In: Taking Stock in Maine We’ll talk about what’s changed in Maine since the 2016 presidential election. How have the policies of the new administration affected Maine politics and people? Guests: Hannah Pingree, a Democrat, former Speaker of the House in Maine, now co-host of the Maine Event on Maine Public television. pingree.com/ Josh Tardy, a Republican lobbyist and attorney who served as chair of the 2016 Trump campaign in Maine www.mitchelltardyjackson.com/about/ To learn more about this topic: Tracking deregulation in the T...
2017-11-1700 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 10/20/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Political Parties: Do They Still Matter? We talk about the state of the two party system, how recent trends have weakened the parties even as partisanship has grown, whether our political parties threaten our democracy or hold the main hope for its salvation. Guests: Professor Mark Brewer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine umaine.edu/polisci/faculty-and-staff/mark-brewer/ Jonathan Rauch, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and a contributing editor to The Atlantic. www.brookings.edu/experts/jonathan-rauch/ To learn more a...
2017-10-2000 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 9/15/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Census 2020: Making Sense of the Census Key Discussion Points: We’ll talk about the history and evolution of the census, Why it’s important, Who uses census data, What’s being planned for 2020, What problems are on the horizon, and Why the census matters in Maine. Guests: –Margo Anderson, Distinguished Professor of History and Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, author of the book, The American Census: A Social History uwm.edu/history/people/anderson-margo/ -Richard Taylor, Communications and Research Manager, Maine State Housing Authority To learn mor...
2017-09-1500 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 7/21/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Civil Discourse: Can We Still Do It? What civil discourse looks like? Why does it seems to be so hard right now? How can we practice it ourselves? What can we to do encourage it in our leaders and public servants here in Maine? Guests: Tomas Spath, co-founder of the Institute for Civility in Government Matt Motyl, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois – Chicago Andrew Rudalevige, the Thomas Brackett Reed Professor of Government at Bowdoin College To learn more about this topic: Why Polarization Mat...
2017-07-2100 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 6/16/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Jobs in Maine: What’s the Future? Key Discussion Points: a) global changes in employment and the nature of work b) the shifting demographics of jobs c) barriers to work d) what it means for Maine Guests: James Breece, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Maine. umaine.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/breece/ Rosalie Hughes, is an investigative journalist and writer at the Bangor Daily News and a contributor to the Maine Focus series. bangordailynews.com/staff/bdn-maine/content/rosalie-hughes/ Beth Stickney, Executive Director of the Maine Busin...
2017-06-1600 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 5/19/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Free Trade: Winners and Losers in Maine Key Discussion Points: We’ll talk about international trade policy How does it work? Who sets the rules? What does it mean for Maine? Guest: Kate DeLutio, economist, applied researcher, and trade expert. www.45northresearch.com/about/ To learn more about this topic: a) Did China Eat America’s Jobs, Freakonomics, January 25, 2017 freakonomics.com/podcast/china-eat-americas-jobs/ b) Maine History Online: Trade and Transport, from the Maine Historical Society. www.mainememory.net/sitebuilder/site/885/page/1296/display c) Maine...
2017-05-1900 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 4/21/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Fake News: Who Can You Trust? Key Discussion Points: We’ll talk about the proliferation of news sources in the internet age The role of independent journalism in a liberal democracy The challenges for citizens in finding real news. b) Guests: John Christie, co-founder and senior editor for the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. pinetreewatchdog.org/about/ Naomi Schalit, co-founder and senior reporter for the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. pinetreewatchdog.org/about/ Melissa Zimdars, assistant professor of communication at Merri...
2017-04-2100 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 3/17/17Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Two Maines: Can We Bridge the Divide? Key Discussion Points: a) We’ll talk about the cultural, demographic, and economic differences that define the two Maines and how those differences are sharpening political differences. b) Are there only two Maines? c) Can we bridge the divide? Guests: a) Alan Caron, is the owner of Caron Communications and the author of “Maine’s next Economy” and “Reinventing Maine’s Government” b) Erin Rhoda, Editor of Maine Focus for the Bangor Daiy News bangordailynews.com/staff/bdn-maine/content/erin-rhod...
2017-03-1700 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 11/18/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Election Reflections Key Discussion Points: What just happened? Why were we surprised? What role did voter suppression play in the election? And what does it mean for the future of democracy? Guests: Prof. Mark Brewer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine umaine.edu/polisci/faculty-and-staff/mark-brewer/ Kathy Colliton-Gonzalez is Senior Counsel at Demos, a national civil rights organization, where she participates in litigation and policy advocacy to ensure an inclusive democracy and equal opportunity for all. FMI: www.demos.org...
2016-11-1800 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 10/21/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Ballot Questions in Maine Key Discussion Points: a) We’ll discuss the ballot questions in Maine this year, how the process works, what the questions mean, and how citizen initiatives fit into a representative versus a direct democracy. b) What are the questions on the ballot? What do they mean? What are the arguments for and against the question? c) Where can voters learn more? Guests: Amy Fried, Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine umaine.edu/polisci/faculty-and-staff/amy- fried/ Jill Goldthwait, former...
2016-10-2100 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 9/16/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: The Civic Mission of Public Education (NOTE: This was an abbreviated version of Democracy Forum. Due to technical difficulties the show was 30 minutes rather than the usual 60.) Key Discussion Points: a) We discuss whether inequities in public education and the failure of public schools to prepare all children for citizenship contribute to political inequality. b) Has there been a decline in civic education? Or an evolution in what constitutes civics instruction? c) What do kids typically learn about how government and democracy work in Maine and...
2016-09-1600 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 7/15/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Privatizing Public Policy: Is Philanthropy Good for Democracy? Key Discussion Point: a) We discuss philanthropy, foundations, shadow networks, and the private drivers of public policy from the Koch Brothers to the Gates-inspired Giving Pledge. b) To what extent is a libertarian world-view pushing down taxes and reducing the size of government while increasing concentrations of private wealth? Has there also been an increase in charitable and public-benefit giving? c) Is private generosity displacing public dollars in supporting charitable, educational, research, and other non-governmental institutions? Has this...
2016-07-1500 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 6/17/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Press or Propaganda: Corporate Media, a Free Press, and the Future of Democracy Key Discussion Points: -Tension between corporate, profit-motivated ownership of mainstream media and the public interest mission served by journalism in an open democracy. -What roles are old and new media playing in forming an educated electorate in 21st century America? -The long-held belief in a liberal media bias has been challenged by the success of Fox News and the like. Is this kind of POV media a new phenomenon in A...
2016-06-1700 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 5/20/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Us vs Them: Is Government the Enemy Key Discussion Points: a) We’ll discuss the history and cultural origins of American attitudes toward government b) How these attitudes have evolved over time, and c) Whether these attitudes have been purposefully amplified by vested interests. Guests: Colin Woodard, award winning author and journalist www.colinwoodard.com/ Amy Fried, Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine umaine.edu/polisci/faculty-and-staff/amy-fried/ The all-volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and...
2016-05-2000 minDemocracy ForumDemocracy Forum 4/15/16Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Moochers and Freeloaders: Welfare for the Rich, Welfare for the Poor Key Discussion Points: a) We’ll discuss the relationship between free markets and democracy; b) Have the rules of government and markets have been rigged in favor of big money interests and corporations? c) Has populist sentiment has been played to generate resentment over welfare for the poor? d) Who is being served in American democracy today? e) What can ordinary citizen do? What policies should they support? Guests: a) Vanessa Willia...
2016-04-1500 min
Common Ground RadioCommon Ground Radio 4/1/16Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Soil Management in Organic Farming Systems Key Discussion Points: a) Basics of soil structure and composition b) Chemical and biological characteristics of soil c) Building and maintaining soil fertility Guests: Eric Sideman, MOFGA Bruce Hoskins, Maine Soil Testing Service Nicolas Lindholm, Hackmatack Farm and Blue Hill Berry Co., Penobscot, ME Paul Volckhausen, Happy Town Farm, Orland, ME
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2016-04-0100 min
Radio CALSMarch 25, 2016Selections from an interview with Bobby Roberts, who retired as director of the Central Arkansas Library System on March 4, 2016, after leading the system for almost 27 years; in this segment, Roberts discusses bond campaigns, the amount of funding approved by voters for public libraries, the growth and future of digital activity in the library system, changes in community use of library services, the increase in yearly income needed for the library to continue operating at its current levels, Roberts' plans for retirement, rural libraries in Arkansas, Roberts' work with prison systems, the positive and negative effects of term limits on the...
2016-03-2500 min