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My Morning CupE157 - Melissa Blevins's Morning CupMelissa Blevins learned early on that the best way through a crisis is to just have faith and keep moving forward.
In this episode, Melissa shares how growing up with very little taught her resilience and compassion, how a career in manufacturing built the foundation for leading a food bank, and how the Chattanooga Area Food Bank became more than a career… it became home.
Melissa Blevins is the President & CEO of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-blevins-21258063).
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2026-01-1256 minMy Morning CupE157 - Melissa Blevins's Morning CupMelissa Blevins learned early on that the best way through a crisis is to just have faith and keep moving forward.
In this episode, Melissa shares how growing up with very little taught her resilience and compassion, how a career in manufacturing built the foundation for leading a food bank, and how the Chattanooga Area Food Bank became more than a career… it became home.
Melissa Blevins is the President & CEO of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-blevins-21258063).
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2026-01-1256 min
EpisodesEpisode 712: FittoniaThe music of Fittonia doesn’t fit neatly into a particular niche. Their songs are deep, sad and melancholic. They’re also deeply thought provoking. The voice of lead vocalist, Shan Culkeen, is outstanding, both powerful, yet softly contemplative. The songs are outstanding and so is The Antidote’s conversation with this band …
2025-11-2700 min
Scenic RootsOn Public Media In Chattanooga And The Tennessee ValleySusan Lazenby and Bob Culkeen at WUTC.(Ray Bassett / WUTC)As Congress nears a final vote on rescinding Federal funding for public media, we have watched the story unfold here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.This station, WUTC - a service of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - is the NPR member station for this area, while the local PBS member station is WTCI PBS.Both of our stations receive part of their funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Bob Culkeen is President and CEO of WTCI PBS....
2025-07-1811 minScenic RootsThis Chapter For Public Media In Chattanooga And The Tennessee ValleyBob Culkeen and Danny Fell - at WUTC.(Ray Bassett / WUTC)The headlines from Washington on Federal funding for public media hit home here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.This station, WUTC - a service of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - is the NPR member station for this area, while the local PBS member station is WTCI PBS.Both stations receive part of their funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Bob Culkeen is President and CEO of WTCI PBS.Danny Fell is a volunteer - and a...
2025-05-0913 min
My Morning CupE116 - Bob Culkeen's Morning CupBob Culkeen’s passion for media began in a high school television studio, and he hasn’t left the studios since.
In this episode, Bob shares his childhood experience of losing his family home to a fire, and temporarily sheltering with nuns in a convent (an experience most men can’t say they’ve had). We also discuss the importance of educators, technological changes in the broadcast industry, and what happens behind-the-scenes at WTCI PBS.
Bob Culkeen is the President and CEO of WTCI Television, the PBS affiliate for Chattanooga. You can connect with him on Linke...
2025-03-3151 minMy Morning CupE116 - Bob Culkeen's Morning CupBob Culkeen’s passion for media began in a high school television studio, and he hasn’t left the studios since.
In this episode, Bob shares his childhood experience of losing his family home to a fire, and temporarily sheltering with nuns in a convent (an experience most men can’t say they’ve had). We also discuss the importance of educators, technological changes in the broadcast industry, and what happens behind-the-scenes at WTCI PBS.
Bob Culkeen is the President and CEO of WTCI Television, the PBS affiliate for Chattanooga. You can connect with him on Linke...
2025-03-3151 min
Inside PublishingHow to launch an Irish Literary Journal with Ragaire MagazineThis week Ireland's own Rachel Cahill will be speaking with Tara O'Malley and Cormac Culkeen - two thirds of the creative minds behind the brand new literary magazine 'Ragaire.' In this episode our host will pick their brain on the essential steps behind commissioning and editing, the future of the Irish language at home and abroad, the supportive publishing community despite the lack of jobs, and the psychological trauma of the dreaded 'sraith pictiúr.' You won't want to miss this episode!
2024-06-0344 min
Leaders in the ArenaBroadcasting in the Digital Age with Bob Culkeen & Shaun TownleyIn this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Bob Culkeen, President & CEO at WTCI PBS, and Shaun Townley, Vice President of Production & Distribution at WTCI PBS, as they discuss how public broadcasting has changed to reflect the modern era.
The role of public broadcasting has shifted with the advent of new technologies. The widespread use of streaming services, digital AI, and more has irrevocably changed the media landscape—and local stations are responding in unique, innovative ways. How are organizations reacting to emerging trends in the media industry?
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2024-06-0132 minScenic RootsSeason 3 Of “Chattanooga: Stronger Together” From WTCI PBS(WTCI PBS)Nonprofits serve the needs of the Chattanooga area in many ways.“Chattanooga: Stronger Together” is a series produced by our public media partner WTCI PBS that highlights those nonprofits and their impact in our community.This weekend, the series’ third season premieres on WTCI - this Sunday at 10:30 AM.Barbara Marter is executive director of the Weldon F. Osborne Foundation - and the host of “Chattanooga: Stronger Together.”Bob Culkeen is President and CEO of WTCI PBS.
2024-01-0211 min
Scout On, Chattanooga: The PodcastEp. 21 - WTCI's Bob CulkeenOn this episode, we chat with Bob Culkeen from WTCI. As an Eagle Scout, he is an avid believer in the program. He also has an interesting story of his visit to Skymont Scout Reservation BEFORE he even moved to our area! Join us!
2022-12-011h 02
Bridging the Social Distance207 - Joyful Joyful (Cormac Culkeen & Dave Grenon)For this episode I interview Cormac Culkeen and Dave Grenon of Joyful Joyful, a two-piece music project who have just released their debut, self-titled album on Idée Fixe Records. Joyful Joyful and I are long-time friends, playing music together since the beginning of their musical journey many years ago, and the three of us reunited to talk about this release, and what it means for their project and the days ahead. They speak of the project's undercurrents of love and hope, their love for each other. Cormac and Dave have a beautiful way of showing up for each o...
2022-05-1757 min
joshtrainsmeA client interviewer..Cormac Culkeen has been a client of mine for several months now and has seen some great transformations both physically and mentally. We jump into an impromptu podcast episode to discuss the intersectionality between suffering - endurance - mindset - sociology.
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2022-05-0432 min
Kreative KontrolEp. #683: Joyful JoyfulCormac Culkeen and Dave Grenon discuss their work together in Joyful Joyful and their new self-titled debut album, drones, noise, and beautiful possibilities in sound, queerness and being excommunicated from the church, tour dates, other future plans, and more! Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-281h 12
Brewdacris6: Lil' Pimp (with Bo Culkeen)Friend of the Pod Bo Culkeen joins Mike and Jack to discuss Ludacris' first animated role (and crime against good taste), "Lil' Pimp." Later, the Crispy Boys try their hand as entrepreneurs. Beer: Lil Buddy by Hopewell Brewing Co.Number One Spots: Denver's Green Chile Scene / A Simple Favor / A.P. BioFor further reference:Lil' Pimp TrailerOur Mutual Friend's ExteriorJeffy From Family CircusFollow Us On Social Media:Brewdacris: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
2019-09-181h 05cfrumobile125 – Village of Arbour Trails – George
Original Recording Date: June 2018
Guest: George (Village of Arbour Trails)
George shared a really powerful perspective with me, of the difficulties transitioning to a retirement residence, losing a life partner and trying to build new relationships. There are so many barriers and challenges our seniors face in this time of transition, and I was really humbled to have George open up about this. More than ever before I am inspired to create more safe and comfortable spaces for seniors to be able to talk about significant and heavy topics with each other. Thank...
2018-11-1200 min
CFRU Mobile Community Radio125 – Village of Arbour Trails – George
Original Recording Date: June 2018
Guest: George (Village of Arbour Trails)
George shared a really powerful perspective with me, of the difficulties transitioning to a retirement residence, losing a life partner and trying to build new relationships. There are so many barriers and challenges our seniors face in this time of transition, and I was really humbled to have George open up about this. More than ever before I am inspired to create more safe and comfortable spaces for seniors to be able to talk about significant and heavy topics with each other. Thank...
2018-11-1200 min
EpisodesEpisode 334: Art CoreThe mid ’90’s found Christian artists breaking out of the monotony of CCM music. Tooth & Nail Records released a pair of music compilations from artists who’s creativity excelled. Join The Antidote as Dave shares the microphone with Shannon Culkeen for a chat about the music.
2018-08-0900 min
EpisodesEpisode 201: Meagh CulkeenLocal musician and inspired vocalist, Meagh Culkeen, brings her eclectic music to The Antidote. Meagh shares about her art and whether the LGTBQ community is finding acceptance in our Christian culture.
2016-01-2100 min
EpisodesBlack Metal vs. White Metal, Round 2I was asked back for round two of a special Black and White metal show. I was the guest DJ for Andrew Culkeen’s show The Iron Curtain heard on Trent Radio. This is a recording of the show we did Wed Dec 7th, Trent Radio, 92.7 FM Peterborough. For those unfamiliar with …
2011-12-0700 min