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College ConversationsS3E5: Preview Day Unplugged//Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Anthem Bloyer, & Julian CarrionThis podcast episode features a Q&A session with prospective students and families visiting the Institute for GOD. President Garner and Academic Dean Jeff Sherrod sit with current students Anthem Bloyer and Julian Carrion to address questions about campus life, academics, internships, and the Institute's unique approach to faith-based education. Key topics include: student life outside of campus, the importance of pre-college internships for ministry experience, the structure and workload of freshman classes (including a focus on Exodus), the Institute's integrated professional development (ProDev) program, the school's founding vision emphasizing strong biblical literacy, and how to discern God's calling...2025-05-0742 minCollege ConversationsS3E4: Situationships // Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Emma Lyons, Kaiden LindholmIn this episode of College Conversations, host Jeff Sherrod, along with Gregg Garner and two Institute for GOD students, Emma Lyons and Kaiden Lindholm discuss the topic of "situationships"—a term that describes a relationship that is more than friendship but lacks the commitment of dating. They explore the complexities of modern relationships among Gen Z, discussing how social media influences these dynamics and the challenges of vulnerability and intimacy. The conversation highlights differing perspectives on relationships within Christian circles compared to more secular views, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding in navigating these often am...2025-04-291h 01College ConversationsS3E3: Faculty-Student Relationships // Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Justice Garner, Melanie FloresThis discussion features college leaders, President Gregg Garner and Academic Dean Jeffrey Sherrod, reflecting on the experience with two college participants: Melanie Flores and Justice Garner. Mel and Justice share testimonies of how their professors' intentional investment—offering encouragement, spiritual guidance, and practical life skills—impact their college experience and beyond. The discussion highlights Gallup research emphasizing the strong correlation between positive faculty/administration relationships and student success. While students overwhelmingly value these connections, colleges often struggle to foster them effectively. The episode contrasts the societal push for student indepe...2025-04-2246 minCollege ConversationsS2E38: ABHE Recap // Gregg D. Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Ben Reese, Laurie KagayOur concluding episode for season 2 is a candid recap conversation regarding our presence at the 78th Annual Meeting for the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), America's oldest and largest accreditor of Bible colleges and our accrediting agency. The conversation includes a review of the conference, in which Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, and Laurie Kagay were presenters, and Ben Reese was a vendor, introducing Summer Internship and Students Living A Mission (SLAM) to other Bible colleges. Associated links: www.instituteforgod.eduwww.slamweb.orgw...2025-03-0541 minCollege ConversationsS2E37: The New Priesthood? Navigating Therapy Culture // Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Benjamin ReeseIn this episode of College Conversations, Jeff Sherrod hosts professors Benjamin Reese and Gregg Garner, President and founder of The Institute for GOD, to discuss the evolving role of therapy in society and specifically Christian culture.
They explore how therapy, once rarely discussed in churches, is now more openly embraced. Key discussion points include when to seek therapy, evaluating its efficacy, and the comparison of therapists to modern-day priests. Benjamin Reese appreciates therapists' work but questions their comparison to the priesthood, highlighting differences such as the lack of marketing and silence in the Levitical p...2025-01-2848 minCollege ConversationsS2E36: Awareness Media - What’s the Point? // Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Laurie KagayGregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, and Laurie Kagay, all professors at The Institute for GOD, discuss the point of awareness media — both the consumption of it and the creation of it. If we are made in the image of God, and God sees and hears the suffering of people and thus responds, what should his people do, especially when we are now aware of more than ever before? 2025-01-2148 minCollege ConversationsS234: Tips for Caring, Not Coddling, In Ministry - feat. Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Laurie KagayIn a life of ministry, teachers, pastors, and facilitators make choices every day on what type of behavior is permissible and what is not. What should guide our efforts? How do you implement the grace of God, while not losing control of the program you’re a part of? What does discipline teach to a student or individual within your group?
Episode features President Gregg Garner, Academic Dean Jeff Sherrod, and Professor Laurie Kagay from The Institute for GOD.
Visit www.instituteforgod.edu for more information.2024-12-3146 minCollege ConversationsS2E31: Media Consumption & SpiritualityIn this episode of College Conversations, host Jeff Sherrod is joined by Gregg Garner and Benjamin Reese. They engage about the impact of media usage for young people, and what power it has to inform one’s values. Media is not bad, but does have an impact on your spirituality. Gregg, Ben and Jeff discuss the evolution of media and the need for colleges to incorporate better media literacy into their curriculum. 2024-12-0337 min
Jon Michaels' Forum75 Years of Sioux Falls Racing History with Tom Savage Sr.Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Tom Savage Sr. about the beginnings of racing in Sioux Falls. From the Husets Hall of Fame Huset's Champions Outlaw Sprint Cars1954-No Points Kept1955-No Points Kept1958-Bob Lukes1959-Arnie Nimmerfroh1960-Arnie Nimmerfroh1961-Gil Haugan1962-Arnie Nimmerfroh1963-Harold Petree1964-Dave Engebretson1965-Harold Petree1966-Roger Swenson1967-Earl Thomas1968-Jim Matthews1969-Earl Thomas1970-Roger Larson1971-Bill Mellenberndt1972-Harry Torgerson1973-Harry Torgerson1974-Bill Mellenberndt1975-Harry Torgerson1976-Larry...2024-11-0329 min
Classroom ConversationsS1E6: Re-Thinking Homework: Holistic Development vs. Requiring a Knowledge-baseJoin Gregg D. Garner, Derek Bargatze, and Corey Foster as they discuss the topic of homework and the Academy’s approach to the development of a student emphasizing values such as stress management, meeting deadlines, and capacity development.2024-10-2834 min
Ready for the Draft PodcastReady for the Draft 2025 Podcast Series - Episode 4 - TE Rankings and Week 0 PreviewAfter previewing my top 10 QBs, RBs, and WRs, we kick off Episode 4 talking TEs. While there isn't a Brock Bowers in this year's draft class, Colston Loveland is expected to garner serious consideration in Round 1. However, he's not the only TE to be excited about as this is a deep crop of TEs. We also take a look at Week 0 of the college football season. Florida State takes on Georgia Tech in Dublin, SMU's first ACC game is at Nevada, while New Mexico faces FCS power Montana State and Hawaii takes on Delaware State. Which draft prospects should you watch...2024-08-2348 minClassroom ConversationsStandardized-Testing, Performance Evaluations, and Other Assessments - How to Discern Academic SuccessGregg D. Garner, Derek Bargatze and Corey Foster examine the role of standardized testing and other evaluative markers among traditional and private schools while contrasting a non-traditional approach such as what the Academy implements with Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.2024-07-1827 minClassroom ConversationsWhich Philosophy is For My Student? Part 2In the second episode, Gregg D. Garner, Derek Bargatze and Corey Foster continue discussing the benefits of alternative education and considerations of curriculum, testing, competency levels, and the opportunity for a second chance. 2024-07-1225 minClassroom ConversationsWhich Philosophy is For My Student? - Part 1Gregg D. Garner, the Academy’s Founder and Headmaster alongside Derek Bargatze, Academy Elementary Vice Principal, and Corey Foster, Academy Deputy Headmaster kick off the Classroom Conversations podcast by exploring alternative education as a paradigm that sits outside the mainstream education and discussing its various models, core principles, the benefits and challenges.
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@academyforgod.org or drop us a comment below!2024-07-0530 minCollege ConversationsS2E19: Summer Abroad: Real-World Test for Tomorrow's Global LeadersIn this episode of the College Conversations podcast, host Jeff Sherrod sits down with Gregg Garner, president of The Institute for GOD, as well as Benjamin Reese and Laurie Kagay to discuss the importance of mission trips for college students. As a missions college, not soley a college putting on mission trips, they discuss the multidisciplinary nature of missiology, the value of long-term investment in communities, and the transformative impact these experiences can have on students. Guests share insights on what to look for when choosing a missions organization, emphasizing the significance of expert leadership and a focus on...2024-05-2849 minCollege ConversationsS2E18: President Garner Reacts Take 1: Christian College TikToksThis week's College Conversations podcast covers various topics related to the experiences and culture of Christian colleges and universities, with President Gregg Garner reacting to TikTok videos about Christian and/or Bible colleges (some positive, some negative). Some points to look forward to:
In it, viewers can see an informed reaction to experiences and stereotypes associated with Christian college students, why students seem to get engaged quickly, struggle with academic workload, and feel a strong spiritual calling.
He'll break down the practical reasons for certain rules and policies at...2024-05-2142 minCollege ConversationsS2E17: College in the Age of AIThis week’s College Conversations podcast revolves around the impact of AI, specifically generative predictive text models like ChatGPT, on education. Institute President Gregg Garner alongside professors Jeffrey Sherrod and Benjamin Reese discuss concerns such as plagiarism, the erosion of critical thinking skills, and the oft-used comparison of AI to calculators. They express mixed feelings about AI in education, emphasizing the importance of maintaining human excellence alongside AI tools. They also touch on the theological implications of humans creating technology in their own image and the potential ethical implications of human-like robots. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding and cr...2024-05-1449 minCollege ConversationsS2E16: Is It Too Late for Me?This podcast discusses the challenges and benefits of adult learners in Christian higher education, including balancing work and family responsibilities. President Gregg Garner emphasizes the value and wisdom adult learners bring to the classroom and the need for professors to be sensitive to their unique experiences. Professors Laurie Kagay and Jeff Sherrod (host) highlight the importance of humility, flexibility, and experiential learning in biblical theology education while getting real-time feedback from adult learner John Edmondson. The conversation also touches on the differences in learning styles between adult and younger students. Overall, the speakers encourage adult learners to have faith and...2024-05-0736 minCollege ConversationsS2E13: What Bible Colleges Miss In Spiritual FormationGregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod discuss with Larry Griffin, President of Mid South Christian College, and Nick Griffin, VP of Strategic Initiatives, the role of Christian colleges in nurturing students' spirituality. While many Christian institutions prioritize spiritual growth as a core objective, they often have a difficult time translating this into practice. The conversation explores why spiritual formation should be a central focus within Christian higher education, obstacles keeping it from happening on campus, and what can be done about it. 2024-04-1650 minCollege ConversationsS2E12: Mentorship - Why it Matters Wye HuxfordIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sherrod and Gregg Garner sit down with Laurie Kagay and special guest Wye Huxford to discuss his background in Christian higher education and the importance of mentoring in addressing challenges. The conversation emphasizes the role of mentoring in spiritual formation and equipping students for ministry. They also discuss common issues faced by college students, along with the integration of faith into education. They reflect on taking risks for their faith and share personal stories of redemption.2024-04-0947 minCollege ConversationsS2E11: Access and Equity: Reshaping Biblical Education GloballyIn this episode, Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay discuss challenges faced by international students in theological education, emphasizing the lack of resources and cultural barriers. They highlight the importance of biblical literacy and critical thinking in studying the Bible and address the need for sustainable transformation and genuine education for leaders and congregations in the developing world. This conversation stresses the importance of a hermeneutic approach to understanding the Bible and the need to avoid indoctrination, as well as the benefits of a global perspective in education - inviting engagement with a certification program on Christian practice.2024-04-0250 minCollege ConversationsS2E10: Discussing Diversity: A Person, Not an IdeaThis episode of College Conversations highlights the importance of authentic diversity in a Christian college community, focusing on individual expression over false unity. Institute President Gregg Garner leads a discussion with Professors Laurie Kagay and Benjamin Reese where they discuss being token representatives of diversity and emphasize the need for genuine diversity rooted in values. They discuss the challenges of navigating different cultural environments and stress the importance of self-awareness in promoting true diversity. The conversation emphasizes celebrating individual differences and the transformative power of embracing diversity authentically. Ultimately, they advocate for creating environments that allow individuals to express...2024-03-2643 minCollege ConversationsS2E8: Will Anyone Hire Me With My Bible Degree?In this episode of College Conversations, Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay discuss the disconnect between college education and workforce readiness. They explore the importance of practical skills, motivation, and character development in preparing students for successful careers.2024-03-1252 minCollege ConversationsS2E6: Gen Z's Summer PlaybookIn this episode of College Conversations, Institute President Gregg Garner and Institute for GOD VP Laurie Kagay are joined by SLAM representative Mitchell Buchanan and Summer Intern representative Amelia Harrison. They discuss the exciting opportunities for Gen Z students to receive a quality biblical education and gain valuable ministry experiences. The Summer Internship program allows students to implement what they've learned in the classroom in a developing world context, while SLAM provides cross-cultural experiences and professional development. The guests highlight the benefits of these programs, including the safety measures in place and the deep-rooted connections they have established. They...2024-02-2744 minCollege ConversationsS2E3: Avoiding Degree Mills - The Crucial Role of Accreditation & LibrariesGregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, and Ben Reese together to discuss how accreditation and evolving library roles ensure academic quality. They unravel how these factors distinguish reputable colleges from degree mills, crucial for students and parents seeking a meaningful education in today's higher education landscape.
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For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org2024-02-0632 minCollege ConversationsS2E2: Why Choosing a College is One of Your Biggest DecisionsExplore with Laurie Kagay and Gregg Garner the profound influence of Bible college on personal and spiritual growth. This episode covers faith development during college years, the challenges of technology in spirituality, and the role of Christian education in life's pivotal decisions. Essential for those weighing the value of a faith-based academic path.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org
2024-01-3037 minCollege ConversationsS2E1: Can Biblical Education Survive?President Gregg Garner discusses biblical college education’s current and future relevance with Institute faculty Jeff Sherrod, Benjamin Reese, and Laurie Kagay. They address the challenges and benefits of a faith-based degree, its influence on career paths, and its role in preparing students for a dynamic job market. A crucial conversation for Gen Z students and their parents considering higher education.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org2024-01-2344 min
College ConversationsS1E13: Third World Travel - The Ultimate Teacher (6-22-23)In a special episode recorded during a break from filming The Institute’s feature on The College Tour, Gregg, Jeff, and Laurie are joined by show host Alex Boylan. Alex, an avid advocate of higher education, travel, and adventure, shares his perspective on why spending time abroad is an integral part of a student’s education. Tune in to learn about the unparalleled learning opportunities that travel offers and why it's a must for students seeking a well-rounded educational experience.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
The College Tour
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College ConversationsS1E12: Employers' Confession: What Do They Really Want from Grads ? (4-14-23)Join Gregg and Jeff as they sit down with Amanda Aaseby, manager of Hopewell Family Care, and Chris Cameron, manager of Genovations Media, to discuss a critical question: What are employers looking for in college graduates? This episode offers a deep dive into the expectations of today's job market and examines if recent graduates are truly prepared to meet these standards. It's an informative session for students, educators, and anyone navigating the transition from academic life to professional endeavors.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
Hopewell Family Care
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College ConversationsS1E11: Building Leaders - Is College the Secret? (4-28-23)Benjamin Reese and Jeffrey Sherrod join Institute President Gregg Garner for a vital discussion on cultivating leadership skills in college. This episode examines how traditional college approaches may fall short in nurturing leadership qualities, essential in today's world and job market. The trio delves into the necessary changes colleges must adopt to effectively foster leadership among young people. It's an insightful episode for students, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of higher education to meet contemporary leadership challenges.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD For comments, questions, or topic id...2023-12-1951 min
College ConversationsS1E10: Professional Development - a New Era: Announcing The Institute's ProDev Program (4-4-23)Join Gregg, Jeff, Ben, and Laurie in an exciting announcement of The Institute's Professional Development (ProDev) program. This episode sheds light on how the ProDev program provides Institute students with a unique Christian workplace environment. Here, students can enhance their occupational skills, graduate debt-free, and step into the professional world with both experience and a job offer in hand. This conversation is key for anyone interested in how faith and professional development can be seamlessly integrated in an educational setting.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
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College ConversationsS1E9: Finding Purpose: Does College Hold the Key? (3-22-23)Explore the crucial role of college in vocational development with Dr. Carlos Serrano, President of Manna University, and The Institute's Benjamin Reese. This episode delves into how Bible education influences a student's identity and purpose within the Body of Christ. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of theological education on personal and vocational growth.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
Manna University
Carlo Serrano, President of Manna University
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org2023-12-1948 min
College ConversationsS1E8: Real Talk with Students: What's Life at College Really Like? (3-17-23)Jeff hosts a candid conversation with three Institute students, each at a unique stage in their college experience. Debbie Castellanos, a freshman, Jacob Olivera, a transfer student with a degree already under his belt, and Lauren Garrison, a senior, share their personal reflections on transitioning into and out of college. This episode offers a diverse perspective on the challenges and triumphs of college life, providing valuable insights for anyone navigating or about to embark on their own academic journey at The Institute.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
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College ConversationsS1E7: Gap Years - Life-Changing Break or Delayed Future? (2-24-23)Gregg, Jeff, and Laurie are joined by Josh Beers, President and Founder of OneLife, a gap year program operating across the US. In this discussion, “Coach Beers” delves into the importance of discipleship and the distinct advantages a gap year provides for students uncertain about their future steps. This episode is particularly insightful for those considering a break from traditional academic paths to explore personal growth and vocational clarity.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
OneLife Institute: Gap Year Program
Josh Beers, President of OneLife
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College ConversationsS1E6: Academic Battles - Does Accreditation Really Matter? (2-24-23)Join Gregg and Jeff at the Association for Biblical Higher Ed annual conference, with special guests Jennifer Nyago and Institute Alum, HR Professional Heather Maute. This episode focuses on the critical topic of accreditation in higher education. The group discusses how accreditation standards not only ensure quality but also drive colleges to enhance their offerings, benefiting the entire educational community. Listen in for an insightful look into how accreditation shapes and improves biblical higher education.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
For comments, questions, o...2023-12-1954 min
College ConversationsS1E5: Mission Trips - More than Just Travel (2-3-23)Gregg and Jeff converse with Institute alums Ashley Moore and Nick Sherrod about the significant role of mission experiences during college. Through their personal stories, Ashley and Nick shed light on the importance of international service and travel, illustrating how The Institute for GOD incorporates these experiences into student education for profound personal and academic growth.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org2023-12-1948 min
College ConversationsS1E4: College Stress Epidemic - What's the Cause? (3-10-22)In this episode, Gregg and Jeff sit down with Dr. Marty Harris, President of Latin America Bible Institute in California and a seasoned counselor and college professor in psychology. They discuss the mental health concerns prevalent on college campuses today. This conversation focuses on uncovering the root causes of increased stress among college students and offers insights into effective strategies for managing mental well-being. An essential listen for anyone looking to understand and mitigate the mental health challenges faced by students in their college years.
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Gregg Garner
The I...2023-12-0752 min
College ConversationsS1E3: Friendship Goals: Still Friends at 30 like Jesus (2-10-22)Join Gregg and Jeff as they are joined by Jennifer Nyago, Director of Community and Student Life at The Institute for GOD, for a thought-provoking discussion on a unique aspect of college life: the formation of meaningful friendships within a faith community. They explore the significant role friendship played in Jesus' ministry and how college serves as an excellent platform to emulate his teachings on companionship. This conversation sheds light on the importance of building relationships for both spiritual and academic enrichment during college.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
2023-12-0742 min
College ConversationsS1E1: Rethinking Christian College - What's the Point? (1-21-22)Gregg D. Garner, the Institute’s Academic Dean Jeff Sherrod, and VP of Enrollment Laurie Kagay, launch our podcast asking the most relevant question - what’s the point of Christian Higher Ed? This discussion focuses on the unique aspects of a biblical education, emphasizing its impact on student faith and how it differs from conventional academic approaches.
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Gregg Garner
The Institute for GOD
For comments, questions, or topic ideas, email us at conversations@instituteforgod.org2023-12-0741 min
In Film We TrustIFWT #51 - Mysterious Skin (2004)Adapted from Scott Heim's 1995 novel, cult director Gregg Araki managed to faithfully bring Heim's powerful and transgressive work of art to the big screen. After a 1990s filled with cult hits - Nowhere, The Doom Generation, Totally Fucked Up - Mysterious Skin brought Araki to the cusp of mainstream acceptance. But Araki, wasn't interested in any easy sentimentality to garner the industries respect. Instead, he brought us a complex, wrought and heart-wrenching piece of cinema that still retains his transgressive roots whilst also dealing in a subtlety that he could typically be accused of lacking previously. 2023-05-1155 min
The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United PodcastSwindon Town (A) Preview - Season 22/23, Episode 39United are back up to second after seeing off FA Cup giant-killers Grimsby Town with an efficient 2-0 victory - but can they keep themselves in those automatic promotion places for the rest of the campaign?In this episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee is joined for the second time this season by special guest host Gregg Bulman to run through the main talking points from the win over the Mariners, including Tomas Holy's big save, Joe Garner's incredible work-rate and Simmo's comments about the nervousness of the crowd.After that, we look...2023-03-101h 24
Ready for the Draft PodcastEpisode 5 - Ready for the Draft 2023 Podcast SeriesReadyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.
Week 0 of the college football season is here. We have a number of games Saturday August 27th and Gregg breaks down some of the matchups and players to watch. Northwestern's Peter Skoronski, a legitimate 1st Round candidate, will do battle against Nebraska's Ochaun Mathis and a quartet of LB's led by the fiery Garrett Nelson. Bret Bielema will rely on a power run game at Illinois led by RB Chase Brown, who should have his...2022-08-2643 min
CHICANO PODCASTMOM ON DEATH ROW IN TEXASMelissa Lucio mother of 14 will be executed on April 27th 2022 by the State of Texas if Governor Gregg Abbott or the D.A. of Cameron County don't stop the Execution. Only the President & these 2 men can stop her death sentence. Film Maker & investigative journalist Sabrina Van Tassel is interviewed in this episode and explains the last few years of her investigative research into Melissa Lucio’s case. Sabrina's documentary is now on Hulu & Amazon. Melissa didn't have a fair trial in Cameron County Texas. “The State of Texas vs. Melissa” which was selected for Tribeca in 2020 and it has won a flur...2022-03-171h 20
Your Creative JourneyEverly Carganilla - Actress from "The Chair" and "Yes Day"Actress Everly Carganilla joins her Dad, Paul Carganilla and Kevin Gregg as they talk about her experiences in film and television as a young person.Everly has been in recent movies such as "Yes Day" with Jennifer Garner and in the Netflix series "The Chair" with Sandra Oh.She will soon be seen in the upcoming series for Apple TV+ "The Afterparty"Your Creative Journey explores the challenges creators can face as they forge their own paths. Whether you want to act, write, dance, draw, make music or make a movie, the Your Creative...2021-10-0453 min
I Love Funny WomenI Can Tell You There’s A Dragon In My Bed w/ Jen Kober
This week Dina Nina & Lalita talk about the struggle with this damn pandemic woes, Dina went to a small town in Wisconsin and was shunned for her mask, Lalita’s love for the salsa version of Kelly Rowland and Nelly’s “Dilemma” and Dina’s realization that her knowledge of Cocteau Twins lyrics were all completely wrong.
In the news we discuss Iceland’s HER-stoy making Parliament, Germany is one of the only countries in the world making progressive politics acceptable, a distillery in California is making grapes into lemonade….ahem…vodka, Mel C of the Spice Girls is joining a lawsuit against...2021-09-2743 min
I Love Funny Women!I Can Tell You There's A Dragon In My Bed w/ Jen KoberThis week Dina Nina & Lalita talk about the struggle with this damn pandemic woes, Dina went to a small town in Wisconsin and was shunned for her mask, Lalita's love for the salsa version of Kelly Rowland and Nelly's "Dilemma" and Dina's realization that her knowledge of Cocteau Twins lyrics were all completely wrong. In the news we discuss Iceland's HER-stoy making Parliament, Germany is one of the only countries in the world making progressive politics acceptable, a distillery in California is making grapes into lemonade....ahem...vodka, Mel C of the Spice Girls is joining a la...2021-09-2743 min
Podcasts – I ❤️ Funny Women!My Parents Were Like “Why Are You Weird?” w/ Sonal Aggarwal
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss zucchini blossom fritters, bacon cheese and we briefly touch on the Met Gala and AOC’s “Tax The Rich” Dress.
In the news we dig into the missing travel blogger Gabby Petito and her boyfriend who is also “missing”, Lil Nas X’s new album “Montero” dropped this weekend and we really loved the video for his song “What I Want”, the menage á sub between the US, Australia and France straining relations, Shawn Spicer’s feud with Jen Psaki, The California Recall Election and Governor “Hottie Pants” Newsome, and the encroaching bear issue is making national parks FIERCE...2021-09-2034 minILFW Podcast – I ❤️ Funny Women!My Parents Were Like “Why Are You Weird?” w/ Sonal Aggarwal
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss zucchini blossom fritters, bacon cheese and we briefly touch on the Met Gala and AOC’s “Tax The Rich” Dress.
In the news we dig into the missing travel blogger Gabby Petito and her boyfriend who is also “missing”, Lil Nas X’s new album “Montero” dropped this weekend and we really loved the video for his song “What I Want”, the menage á sub between the US, Australia and France straining relations, Shawn Spicer’s feud with Jen Psaki, The California Recall Election and Governor “Hottie Pants” Newsome, and the encroaching bear issue is making national parks FIERCE...2021-09-2034 minI Love Funny WomenMy Parents Were Like “Why Are You Weird?” w/ Sonal Aggarwal
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss zucchini blossom fritters, bacon cheese and we briefly touch on the Met Gala and AOC’s “Tax The Rich” Dress.
In the news we dig into the missing travel blogger Gabby Petito and her boyfriend who is also “missing”, Lil Nas X’s new album “Montero” dropped this weekend and we really loved the video for his song “What I Want”, the menage á sub between the US, Australia and France straining relations, Shawn Spicer’s feud with Jen Psaki, The California Recall Election and Governor “Hottie Pants” Newsome, and the encroaching bear issue is making national parks FIERCE...2021-09-2034 min
I Love Funny Women!My Parents Were Like "Why Are You Weird?" w/ Sonal AggarwalThis week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss zucchini blossom fritters, bacon cheese and we briefly touch on the Met Gala and AOC's "Tax The Rich" Dress.In the news we dig into the missing travel blogger Gabby Petito and her boyfriend who is also "missing", Lil Nas X's new album "Montero" dropped this weekend and we really loved the video for his song "What I Want", the menage á sub between the US, Australia and France straining relations, Shawn Spicer's feud with Jen Psaki, The California Recall Election and Governor "Hottie Pants" Newsome, and the encroaching be...2021-09-2034 min
ILFW Podcast – I ❤️ Funny Women!I Like My Eyes! w/ Rebecca Donohue
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss how much we love ourselves, our lack of dedication to hair removal and the struggle of having to “work on ourselves” to be attractive to potential suitors.
In the news we take it a little light despite totally blocking out the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. We get to more important things like “will the EU make all European countries bar Americans from entering?”, How long does it actually take to receive your American’s sense of victimization once you’re Naturalized, how gorillas in a Georgia Zoo got Covid-19 (It was totally the weekend trip to Florida), The n...2021-09-1335 minI Love Funny WomenI Like My Eyes! w/ Rebecca Donohue
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss how much we love ourselves, our lack of dedication to hair removal and the struggle of having to “work on ourselves” to be attractive to potential suitors.
In the news we take it a little light despite totally blocking out the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. We get to more important things like “will the EU make all European countries bar Americans from entering?”, How long does it actually take to receive your American’s sense of victimization once you’re Naturalized, how gorillas in a Georgia Zoo got Covid-19 (It was totally the weekend trip to Florida), The n...2021-09-1335 minPodcasts – I ❤️ Funny Women!I Like My Eyes! w/ Rebecca Donohue
This week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss how much we love ourselves, our lack of dedication to hair removal and the struggle of having to “work on ourselves” to be attractive to potential suitors.
In the news we take it a little light despite totally blocking out the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. We get to more important things like “will the EU make all European countries bar Americans from entering?”, How long does it actually take to receive your American’s sense of victimization once you’re Naturalized, how gorillas in a Georgia Zoo got Covid-19 (It was totally the weekend trip to Florida), The n...2021-09-1335 min
I Love Funny Women!I Like My Eyes! w/ Rebecca DonohueThis week Dina Nina & Lalita discuss how much we love ourselves, our lack of dedication to hair removal and the struggle of having to "work on ourselves" to be attractive to potential suitors.In the news we take it a little light despite totally blocking out the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. We get to more important things like "will the EU make all European countries bar Americans from entering?", How long does it actually take to receive your American's sense of victimization once you're Naturalized, how gorillas in a Georgia Zoo got Covid-19 (It was totall...2021-09-1335 min
Podcasts – I ❤️ Funny Women!Now She Has A Mexican Lesbian Friend w/ Sandra Valls
A huge shout out to StarShine13! Thanks for supporting funny women! This week Dina Nina & Lalita chat a lot. What are all the retrogrades, because we’re getting so many mixed messages from the Universe. It’s like we’re dating the universe if it was in it’s 20s couch surfing and living on takeaway burritos!
In the news we cover the crazy ass abortion law that Texas has created that has the potential to overturn Roe V. Wade…Apparently we’ve timetraveled to the land before rights. Thanks to the TikTok-ers who helped shut down the reporting site and all the co...2021-09-0639 minILFW Podcast – I ❤️ Funny Women!Now She Has A Mexican Lesbian Friend w/ Sandra Valls
A huge shout out to StarShine13! Thanks for supporting funny women! This week Dina Nina & Lalita chat a lot. What are all the retrogrades, because we’re getting so many mixed messages from the Universe. It’s like we’re dating the universe if it was in it’s 20s couch surfing and living on takeaway burritos!
In the news we cover the crazy ass abortion law that Texas has created that has the potential to overturn Roe V. Wade…Apparently we’ve timetraveled to the land before rights. Thanks to the TikTok-ers who helped shut down the reporting site and all the co...2021-09-0639 min
I Love Funny Women!Now She Has A Mexican Lesbian Friend w/ Sandra VallsA huge shout out to StarShine13! Thanks for supporting funny women! This week Dina Nina & Lalita chat a lot. What are all the retrogrades, because we're getting so many mixed messages from the Universe. It's like we're dating the universe if it was in it's 20s couch surfing and living on takeaway burritos! In the news we cover the crazy ass abortion law that Texas has created that has the potential to overturn Roe V. Wade...Apparently we've timetraveled to the land before rights. Thanks to the TikTok-ers who helped shut down the reporting sit...2021-09-0639 minI Love Funny Women!And For Those Of You Talking All That Smack... w/ Gwen LaRokaWe start off the podcast on a very light note...the world is ending! And on to better news...Dani West and Charlie all the way from the UK gave us a bit of a shoutout on Instagram...So We return the favor this week!In the news we cover the Voting Rights Acting, The new season we call gerrymandering season and the appropriate attire, Only Fans banning sexually explicit content...um what?, Afghanistan, Prince Harry and Megan Markle, Prince Andrew, Govenor Abbott, Covid, Abortion, The L Word: Generation Q, Elon Musk's humanoid robot and the California f...2021-08-2330 min
I Love Funny Women!Why Aren't We All Just Like Loving Each Other A Whole Lot More w/ Suwon WeaverDina and Lalita are back this week...Dina got a new accent and Lalita postponed watching The L Word: Generation Q to be with us...Oh, the sacrifice! The two catch up on the news talking about just how fucked we are as the UN releases it's climate report, the recall election of California's Governor "Hottie Pants" Newsome, the Cuomo debacle and rise of Kathy Hocul to the spot, Brittany Spears and her little victory and "Schwanniston" the portmanteau that we've decided would be Jennifer Anniston and David Schwimmer if they really do get together!Then...2021-08-1635 min
I Love Funny Women!Actually Being 23 Is Not The Norm w/ Christine FerreraDina Nina and Lalita get all up into this week with some jet lag, hot flashes and cycle moodiness. Then the two cover United Airline's requiring employees to get vaccinated, The Delta Variant, The L Word: Generation Q on Showtime, the covid surge in Florida and Gov. Desantis' childish and grossly misguided ban on mask mandates for most of Florida, Governor Cuomo's hot water, Brittney Spears comes out as...Catholic, and Amy Schumer is trying to cook!This week's guest is comedian, painter, visual and performing artist Christine Ferrera talks to Dina about age diversity in comedy, bei...2021-08-0933 minI Love Funny Women!Feeling That International Woman Of Mystery Energy w/ Natasha Pearl HansenLalita Dee is back from Holland! We kiki about her trip...her internet connection and then we cover the Olympics, the moratorium on evictions, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck...Bennifer...WHAT?!?! and so much more. Then this week Dina Nina talks comedian, actor and entrepreneur Natasha Pearl Hansen about being back in the midwest. Her comedy special "I Was Supposed To Get Married Today" and her new start-up MyBreakUpRegistry.comYou can find us on all the social media @ilovefunnywomen and find us on YouTube.This podcast was...2021-08-0245 min
I Love Funny Women![*Trigger Warning*] It's Old Broads Who Change The World w/ Elizabeth GomezDina & Lalita dig into cover the Covid Delta variant, Missouri Republican's push back on new mask mandates, interspecies dating goes wrong, Mississippi's pushing to overturn Roe Vs. Wade, Olympic level crises, Marjorie Taylor Green, China and premature pull-outs. This week Dina Nina talks to Chicago comedian, derby girl, podcaster, writer and bad ass, Elizabeth Gomez for a second week! The two get into so much. As usual Dina love bombs Elizabeth and then we go deep...*Trigger Warning* starts here, the local comedy club books a comedian accused of sexual misconduct so naturally the two...2021-07-2653 min
I Love Funny Women!Gah, White Women Love An MLM w/ Elizabeth GomezA comedian accused of "sexual misconduct" gets booked at the local comedy club and Dina & Lalita have a lot to say about it. They also cover Rep. Joyce Beatty getting arrested, the floods in Europe, Shower Heads, Big Goldfish a Dutch kid who's parents want their space...so they send him to space with Jeff Bezos and possibly the worst Trump impression in history.This week Dina Nina talks to Chicago comedian, derby girl, podcaster, writer and bad ass lady. She and I chat about her and Adrienne Gunn's Sweet Valley High podcast "Wokefield" whic...2021-07-1930 min
I Love Funny Women!Alright Soli, Make Us Laugh w/ Soli SantosThis week Dina Nina & Lalita Dee catch up and then cover LA Mayor, Eric Garcetti's appointment as Ambassador to India, Elsa...not the one from Disney's Frozen, Marjorie Taylor Green...UGHHH...Jeff Bezos, Extra Terrestrials, Elon Musk and the California Exodus! All in our news!This week Dina Nina talks to Soli Santos from Chicago about Comedy, being the funny cousin, sketch comedy and so much more. You can find us on all the social media @ilovefunnywomen and find us on YouTube.This podcast wa...2021-07-1235 min
I Love Funny Women!Y'all Suck! But Let's Just Start With Giving Ya A Hug! w/ Aliya KananiThis week Dina Nina & Lalita Dee it's July and it's still hot! This week we cover the continued search and rescue of the Champlain Tower, Bill Cosby being freed on a technicality, the mounting legal troubles of Allen Weiselberg and the Trump Organization, a new statue erected to honor Princess Diana..but does it?...The Britney Spears conservatorship fiasco that continues to baffle us, the emergency "Landing" ahem...holiday...Anarchists fleeing to Wakefield MA woods to create a new society...for and hour or so and the US Supreme Court's is just baffling......2021-07-0540 min
I Love Funny Women!At This Point My Family Are Just Exhausted w/ Sarah McPeck & Marsden KellyLalita Dee is back with Dina Nina for this fun Final #Pride Episode of the I ❤️ Funny Women Podcast. This week chat about all the things including the heat wave, frizzy hair, Portland, George Floyd, Derek Chauvin's sentencing, how nutty Josh Hawley is, Republicans in Michigan, the DOJ suing Georgia, Giuliani's demise, and Brittney Spears' hearing! And THEN, Dina Nina chats to Sarah McPeck & Marsden Kelly about how they came out, how they got into comedy, and hosting Twin Cities Pride! It's a great ride!You can find us on all...2021-06-2840 min
I Love Funny Women!Every Dystopian Show I Watch Is Inaccurate w/ Cynthia In PublicAfter a week's break we're back celebrating PRIDE! Lalita Dee joins us to co-host this episode. We chat about doing in person comedy again, the show we worked on last week and then we cover the growing covid deaths, Euro 2020, How Catholic Bishops are keeping President Joe Biden from communing with his God, Naomi Osaka and the importance of mental health, The Supreme Court upholds Obama Care, Elizabeth Olsen Married Robbie Arnett, and a new national holiday...Juneteenth!Dina chats to San Jose based comedian Cynthia In Public..yeah because not one ever pronounces her...2021-06-2140 min
I Love Funny Women!I Had A Chili Bowl Haircut, Wore Ties On Picture Day w/ Crist GuzmanWe're so amped to celebrate Pride Month like for real! No lockup for this Pride season! We are proud to be us and proud of those in our girl gang who live authentically! We talk about Manchin & Sinema, Trump's legal woes, the audacity of Flynn to basically call for a coup d'etat and UFOs!!!!! We are joined by Estela Ruiz (played by Janíce Rodriguez) to chat a little about UFO Disclosure and her next generation wifi tech controlled by ET's who just want to make sure she gets her dopamine boost! OKAAAAYYY!O...2021-06-0743 min
Songs of Note64. Elvis Costello: "Alison"Ryan talks with Dwight Garner, book critic for The New York Times, about Elvis Costello's song, "Alison."Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Get Dwight's book, "Garner's Quotations" here: https://amzn.to/3wZDyep Follow Dwight at: @dwightgarnerWatch Elvis Costello and Neil Young perform the song live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-k9jS6e1wIFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote2021-06-0735 min
I Love Funny Women!Don't Get Me Wrong, I Don't Want To Pay To S**t My Pants w/ Shawn PelofskyIn this episode we keep it light. We dig right in with our guest Shawn Pelofsky! We chat about acting, comedy, serial killers and horror movies! Our Resident Sextrologist, René Heiden joins us with another Sex With The Stars. You can find us on all the social media @ilovefunnywomen and find us on YouTube. This podcast was written by Dina Nina Martinez IG & Facebook @dinaNinaMartinez. Our Guest Shawn Pelofsky can be found on IG @shawnpelofsky. Find Door Girl Gregg on instagram @ggpotter. Our Sextrologist René Heiden on IG @reneheidensoultherapy and at reneheidensouldtherapy.com & our announcer is Crysta Garner is on IG @cry...2021-05-3138 min
I Love Funny Women!Taking On Bad Guys & Doing Stand Up w/ Lizz WinsteadIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! Dina geeks out even more than last week about the Eurovison Song Contest, how gorgeous Nikkie de Jager (@NikkieTutorials) looked presenting at the event, Jar Jar Ding Dong guy from Iceland and in the news we chat about the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, the anti-abortion law in Mississippi that is going to the Supreme Court...Not sure how that's going to go....(ah sarchasm), the exsistence of UFOs and UAPs gets confirmed by the Navy & Obama, Ted Cruz's proliferation of Russian propoganda and his...2021-05-2438 min
I Love Funny Women!Devilish Metal Good Time w/ Dani BrooksIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! Dina geeks out about the Eurovison Song Contest and in the news we chat about the new CDC Guidelines, Liz Cheney, Elise Stefanik, Andrew Clyde, the Insurrection, Marjorie Taylor Green, Matt Gaetz & Joel Greenberg.Our conversation with comedian and entrepreneur Dani Brooks led us to talk about the podcast she co-hosts and co-produces called "Can You Help Us Get Famous?", how she started comedy and how she continued during the pandemic, her love of baking and her company Period Pastries. All of this and she stil...2021-05-1734 min
I Love Funny Women!All Of What You Do Is Relational w/ Dr. Lisa BakerIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! It's all about Mothers! Happy Mother's day. We discuss Dina's birthday trip to Saugatuck, MI, The loss of the former first dog, the girl's school bombing in Kabul Afghanistan, The America First Tour with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz's best hits and we talk to Edith a mom from Elk Grove, WI. Our guest this week is Lisa Baker PhD. Lisa and Dina discuss mental health and how to maneuver the world while focusing on maintaining your mental healthiness. Our Res...2021-05-1040 min
I Love Funny Women!Damn, I'm An Incel Right Now w/Maria De La GhettoIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! Podcast Lalita Dee steps in for Dina Nina covering the recall of Governor Newsome, French Laundry, Caitlyn Jenner, India's out of control Covid crisis, Yoga, Lulu Lemon, Starbucks, Chai, Chlorine Crisis, and The Grammy's.Our Resident Sextrologist, René Heiden joins us with another Sex With The Stars.Dina Nina sits down to talk with Maria De La Ghetto! It's a fun ride. There's a lot of giggling about how she got covid, the history of the salton sea, and her ap...2021-05-0333 min
I Love Funny Women!Covid Jokes Are About To Be Evergreen w/ Wynter SpearsIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! Podcast Dina Nina welcomes LA comedian Wynter Spears to the show. They talk about dating, auditioning, delivery and so much more. In the news this week we hit on Johnson & Johnson, the CDC and FDA...the most peculiar ménage à trois, the Bumble match that went way wrong, Caitlyn Jenner stepping up to run for Governor of California, Anti-Transgender fills, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly standing up for trans kids and the Oscars with an interview with the singer of nominated song Husavik, Molly Sanden.Y...2021-04-2636 min
I Love Funny Women!I Don't Usually Like Idiots w/ Patti VasquezIn this episode of the I Love Funny Women! Podcast Dina Nina rants about mass shootings, Police shootings, Marjorie Taylor Green and Paul Gosar's racist America First Cacus, Anti-Transgender bills, Prolifers, Vaccines, Jim Jordan's rant and Maxine Waters wins the week!Dina talks to Chicago comedian Patti Vasquez from My Life Is A Joke and so much more. They talk about women in comedy, how she finds support as a Mom Comedian and so much more. You can find us on all the social media @ilovefunnywomen and find us o...2021-04-1936 min
I Love Funny Women!I'm A Lesbian And It's The Law w/ Dana GoldbergIn this episode Dina Nina gets all up into a Vegan California Club, Matt Gaetz's crabs and in the news she covers Mitch MConnell and his hypocrisy that continues to baffle while the Heinz Ketchupocolypse wreaks havoc for condiments everywhere, and the passing of DMX and Price Phillip hit us in the feels. We talk to the Duchess of Essex Charlotte Towenhouse-Jones (played by Vanessa Tortolano) about the royal's special relationship. René Heiden brings us our weekly astrology forecast for your sex life. Our guest Dana Goldberg from TBS, ABC, and The Stephanie Miller Show on SiriusXM. We talk...2021-04-1231 min
I Love Funny Women!He's Not Opening The Doors With His Penis w/ Mary KennedyThis week Dina Nina welcomes the phenomenal Mary Kennedy from Shameless. The two talk about how they're getting on during this pandemic, the dynamics of her relationship, how walking the dog and going to the grocery store have turned into therapy and how Hollywood is still working.In the news we talk about Noah Green who drove into the capitol barricades, the trial of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, Matt Geatz and how Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks that a vaccine passport is the "Mark of The Beast". We talk to Greene (played by Vanessa...2021-04-0432 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersSports Business Leadership with Zach Maurides, CEO and Founder TEAMWORKSHey everybody, I am Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast...
In the sports world we are all accustomed to being led by a coach. From early tee-ball or youth soccer to more intense high school competitions or club teams and then for some of us college – we are all accustomed to the coach archetype.
As I say that, your first thoughts may go to a vision of a stern-faced sideline warrior, fussing and cussing at their horde of athletes. This is the common perception. Bob Knight. Lou Piniella. Mike Ditka...2021-04-0158 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast January 2021 Week 4 with Special Guest Lisa GardnerThis week on the KPL Podcast our special guest is #1 New York Times bestseller novelist Lisa Garner. We discuss her most recent standalone title "Before She Disappeared." Also, Jigisha answers frequently asked questions about DNA as we dive into our first science segment .It's a thriller of a science filled week on the KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgRecommendations1. Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz2. Survive the Night by Riley Sager (June 2021)3. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue4. Confessions On The 7:45 b...2021-01-2232 min
The 360 Sound ShowThe 360 Sound Show for 12/13/17And here's the fourth of four vintage 360's from the month of December. Hour one is all new/recent music from the time. Hour two went out to southpaws, like me. Hour three featured original versions of songs performed by Hourglass as well as The Allman Brothers Band. Hour four featured original versions of songs on Allman's final album, Southern Blood.This program went out to the memory of Gregg Allman, whose birthday was on December 8.Gregg Allman "Going Going Gone"Van Morrison "How Far From God"Nona Hendryx & Gary Lucas "Her Eyes...2020-12-094h 01
Books for Breakfast18: Poems for Winter; Kathleen MacMahon, Helen Garner.Send us a textIt’s not quite winter yet but we thought we’d begin with some poems to get us in the mood for the approaching season. Thanks to John O’Donnell, Jean O’Brien, Jane Clarke and Mark Granier for reading some of their favourite winter poems.Today’s Toaster Challenge guest is Kathleen MacMahon, whose new novel Nothing But Blue Sky has recently been published. Kathleen’s choice is The Spare Room by Helen Garner2020-11-1945 min