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Invisible TearsS6 EP2: Spreading Awareness About Filicide - Interview With Hope HootonS6 EP2: Spreading Awareness About Filicide - Interview With Hope Hooton
In this episode of Invisible Tears, Jane and Amanda sit down for a interview with Hope Hooton. Hope's mission is to spread awareness and education about filicide - a silent pandemic she knows about all too well. Hope shares her story, why she is advocating so hard for this awareness and what she and other families are doing to help change laws so they can help to save children! It's a powerful and emotional interview. One you don't want to miss!
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2025-11-1858 min
Voices Against FilicideMark Your Calendar: Live Episode, Q&A, and Free Merch✨ Special Announcement ✨While Season 2 of Voices Against Filicide is coming in the new year, we’re not waiting to connect with you. On December 3rd, I’ll be hosting a LIVE podcast taping on TikTok at @HopeInThePain — and you’re invited.We’ll record an entire episode together, open the floor for Q&A, and give away free merch to show our gratitude for this community.To enter the giveaway, simply leave a 5-star rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. And then send us a screenshot so we can enter you in the drawing! D...
2025-11-1701 min
Voices Against FilicideThe Skelton Brothers: A Case of Unresolved Tragedy and New DevelopmentsIn this episode, Hope revisits one of the most heartbreaking missing children cases in recent history: the disappearance of the Skelton brothers — Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner — who vanished over Thanksgiving weekend in 2010. Host Hope Hooton walks listeners through the chilling timeline leading up to their disappearance, the deeply troubled family situation surrounding the case, and the emotional aftermath that has lingered for more than a decade. Recently, a major development has shaken the case: new murder charges filed against the boys’ father, John Skelton. This episode explores what these charges mean, how we arrived here, and why continued awareness is critic...
2025-11-1526 min
Perplexity: A Mystery PodcastEpisode 151: The Filicide Case of Alec and Lydia MaterListener/viewer discretion is advised. TW for suicide, gun violence, domestic violence, and filicide. In this episode, Kaydra sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her 2 children, Alec and Lydia, to filicide, the act of killing your own child. Hope shares the story of her relationship, the abuse she experienced, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and how the legal system failed her family. Through her heartbreak, Hope is turning her pain to purpose. Her goal now is to spread awareness of filicide and ad...
2025-11-051h 40Voices Against Filicide010: Filicide in Port Huron - The Smerer FamilyTragedyIn today's episode, Hope Hooton, a mother and advocate, shares raw and emotional firsthand accounts of families impacted by the murder of children by parents or caregivers. This episode recounts the tragic events of September 11, 2025, in Port Huron, Michigan, where three siblings, Kayleb, Bentley, and Kinzley, were shot by their father, Jeffrey James Smerer. Caleb did not survive, while Bentley and Kinzley sustained severe injuries. The podcast urges for better mental health services and child protection reforms while honoring these children's...
2025-10-2917 minVoices Against Filicide009: Breaking the Silence: Understanding Abuse and PhilicideIn this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Filicide,' host Hope Hooton shares her personal journey of abuse and unimaginable loss, honoring her late children Alec and Lydia. Hope delves into the cycle of abuse, learned helplessness, codependency, and the dangerous link between domestic violence and philicide. Offering vital resources and practical advice, this episode seeks to empower and assist those trapped in abusive situations to find safety and support. Trigger warning: this episode contains raw and distressing content.TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from p...
2025-10-1526 min
Imagine Media Podcast NetworkPeaceful Presence Podcast: Hope, Faith & Miracles - Small Businesses Can Thrive in Today's MarketSend us a textShe won an Emmy… and now she’s using her platform to help small businesses not only survive, but thrive in today’s competitive market. Emmy Award–winning reporter and entrepreneur Michelle Rupp shares her story of how the closing of her family’s small hardware store planted the seed for her calling to empower other business owners.From walking through change and uncertainty as a teenager, to taking a bold leap of faith out of corporate America, Michelle reveals what it takes to step into your purpose, tell your story...
2025-10-0347 minPeaceful Presence Podcast: Hope, Faith & MiraclesSmall Businesses Can Thrive in Today's MarketSend us a textShe won an Emmy… and now she’s using her platform to help small businesses not only survive, but thrive in today’s competitive market. Emmy Award–winning reporter and entrepreneur Michelle Rupp shares her story of how the closing of her family’s small hardware store planted the seed for her calling to empower other business owners.From walking through change and uncertainty as a teenager, to taking a bold leap of faith out of corporate America, Michelle reveals what it takes to step into your purpose, tell your story...
2025-10-0347 minVoices Against Filicide008: Walking Beside the Brokenhearted - Friendship and Support Through FilicideIn this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Philide,' host Hope Hooton, who has personally experienced the tragedy of losing her children Alec and Lydia to filicide, welcomes her long-time friend, Lauren Webb.Together, they discuss their lifelong friendship, the unimaginable loss of Alec and Lydia, and the red flags in Hope's marriage that preceded the tragedy. They also talk about their efforts to raise awareness about filicide, the support systems they've leaned on, and the importance of community and advocacy in the face of such devastating loss.Listeners are reminded of the pressing need...
2025-10-0134 min
Crime SaladFilicide Awareness Interview with Hope Hooton
In this episode, Crime Salad sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her two children to filicide, the act of a parent killing their own child. This conversation covers deeply sensitive topics, including suicide, domestic abuse, and the devastating realities that too often go overlooked by the system. Hope shares the red flags she recognized, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and the hard truths about how difficult it can be to leave an abusive relationship.
Through her story, Hope is turning tragedy into purpose, spreading...
2025-09-2440 min
Voices Against Filicide007: A Tragic Tale from HuntsvilleIn this emotionally charged episode of Voices Against Filide, host Hope Hooton shares the harrowing story of a tragic filicide that occurred in Huntsville, Alabama, in August 2025. The episode explores the raw and painful experiences of those affected, including the first-hand accounts from a grieving community. Hope honors her own children, Alec and Lydia, and underscores the critical need for awareness and action against filicide. Listeners are educated on the warning signs and risk factors associated with such tragedies and encouraged to engage in advocacy and support for mental health interventions.TRIGGER WARNING This podcast c...
2025-09-1712 minVoices Against Filicide006: Warning SignsTRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tik...
2025-09-0328 min
Voices Against Filicide005: Jayden SpicerIn this emotionally intense episode, host Hope Hooton, delves into the heart-wrenching case of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer from Eastern Kentucky. Jayden's disappearance and tragic death unfold, shedding light on system failures, the profound loss experienced by his family, and the ongoing advocacy needed to prevent similar tragedies.The episode highlights community efforts, emergency support systems like the Ian Act and Rowan Act, and emphasizes the importance of awareness and immediate action. Listeners are encouraged to stay vigilant, support local safeguarding initiatives, and seek help if experiencing distress. This episode honors Jayden's life and those of other young lives...
2025-08-2012 min
Voices Against Filicide004: Emily GraceIn this emotional episode, host Hope Hooton, shares the heartbreaking story of Emily Grace, a vibrant 9-year-old girl tragically lost to filicide at the hands of her father. Through raw and personal accounts, this podcast sheds light on the deep sorrow and systemic failures surrounding filicide cases. Hope emphasizes the importance of community support and offers resources for those struggling with mental health issues. Listeners are encouraged to support Emily's family through a GoFundMe campaign and spread awareness to prevent future tragedies.Emily Grace's GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-emily-graces-bright-spirit
2025-08-2014 min
Voices Against Filicide003: Pierce's PledgeIn this deeply emotional episode of Voices Against Filicide, host Hope Hooton shares the harrowing story of nine-year-old Pierce, who was tragically murdered by his father in San Francisco. With permission from Pierce's mother, Lesley Hu, the episode delves into the efforts to co-parent safely amidst red flags and conspiracy beliefs held by Pierce's father. Despite seeking court intervention to secure medical custody and ensure Pierce's safety, the system's delays and failures led to an unimaginable loss.In her grief, Leslie founded Pierce's Pledge, an initiative aimed at preventing such tragedies through proactive measures like firearm removal during...
2025-08-2013 min
Voices Against Filicide002: Alec and LydiaIn this deeply emotional episode, Hope Hooton, a mother and advocate, shares her tragic personal story of losing her children, Alec and Lydia, to filicide. Hope describes the warning signs and systemic failures, including emotional and psychological abuse from her husband, Brock, escalating after personal losses. Despite following all legal advice and obtaining emergency protective orders, the family court system failed to act on critical evidence. This episode calls for urgent reforms in family court systems to prevent similar tragedies and highlights the need for improved mental health evaluations and judicial accountability. Hope urges listeners to share the episode widely...
2025-08-2030 minVoices Against Filicide001: What is FILICIDE?In this emotionally intense inaugural episode of 'Voices Against Filicide,' host Hope Hooton introduces the harrowing topic of filicide—the act of a parent killing their own child. As a mother who has personally endured this tragedy, Hope opens the dialogue with real stories and statistics, shedding light on systematic failures that have allowed such grievous acts to occur. She highlights recent cases, shares vital statistics, and calls for urgent systemic reforms, aiming to transform her pain into purpose. Dedicated to her own children, Alec and Lydia, Hope's mission is to spread awareness, educate the public, and advocate for la...
2025-08-2019 min
Like Mother Like MurderPodcast Trailer||Voices Against Filicide hosted by Hope HootonThank you for listening to the trailer for Voices Against Filicide. Please subscribe where ever you get your podcasts! Welcome to Voices Against Filicide, where Hope Hooton courageously shares her personal story of losing her two children to filicide at the hands of her estranged husband. Through her journey, this podcast shines a light on the silent epidemic of filicide—an often-overlooked tragedy rooted in custody battles, domestic violence, and untreated mental illness.Each episode will look a little different, Hope will be solo or inviting oth...
2025-08-0804 min
Peaceful Presence Podcast: Hope, Faith & MiraclesCan a Diagnosis That Feels Like Punishment Be a Blessing – Wendy Hooton’s StorySend us a textCan a diagnosis that feels like punishment be a blessing? In this episode, Wendy Hooton, a #1 International Best-Selling Author and Down Syndrome Advocate, shares how her son’s Down syndrome diagnosis initially felt like punishment… until she discovered it was actually her greatest blessing.Wendy shares her powerful testimony of motherhood, faith, and divine transformation.When she walked into the hospital to give birth, she wasn’t expecting her newborn baby to be diagnosed with Down Syndrome. In that moment, her world shifted. Confused and heartbroken, she found herself asking...
2025-08-0857 minVoices Against FilicidePodcast Trailer | Turning Grief Into Action: Voices Against FilicideWelcome to Voices Against Filicide, where Hope Hooton courageously shares her personal story of losing her two children to filicide at the hands of her estranged husband. Through her journey, this podcast shines a light on the silent epidemic of filicide—an often-overlooked tragedy rooted in custody battles, domestic violence, and untreated mental illness.Each episode will look a little different, Hope will be solo or inviting other parents and advocates to share their stories, break the silence, honor the innocent lives lost, and push for the systemic change so desperately needed.Join us as we na...
2025-08-0502 min
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2025-07-011h 01
Breaking The CycleCombating Steroid Use with THE TRUTH🌟 Welcome to our channel! In today's special feature, we dive deep into the transformative world of self-help and recovery with insights from Donald Hooton Jr., President for the Taylor Hooton Foundation. Tune in as we explore powerful narratives, expert advice, and practical tools for personal growth and overcoming challenges. 🌱Donate to the Taylor Hooton Foundation: https://taylorhooton.org/donate/📖 Grab Your Copy of "Breaking The Cycle: Understanding Generational Alcoholism": https://www.amazon.com/BREAKING-CYCLE-Understanding-Generational-Alcoholism/dp/B0D5CL4WF4 Experience a compassionate exploration into the roots of addiction, the silent but deadly patterns...
2025-04-3053 min
Culture MattersReimagining LeadershipWhat does leadership look like when no one’s watching?In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hooton — educator, elder, and faithful presence at Citizens Church — to explore leadership shaped not by titles or accolades, but by consistency and character. After 19 years in the same classroom, Alan invites us to see leadership as something slow, relational, and deeply rooted in presence.We talk about leading in the home and in the church, not through platform, but through service — cultivating space for others to grow and gifts to flourish. Alan reflects on marriage, family, and ministry...
2025-04-0148 min
The ALL ME® PodcastIs Supplement Regulation Changing? – Bryn AustinThe ALL ME® Podcast Is Supplement Regulation Changing? – Bryn Austin Summary In this episode of the ALL ME Podcast, host Brian Parker speaks with Bryn Austin, a public health scientist specializing in adolescent health. They discuss Bryn's journey from journalism to public health, the founding of STRIPED, a program aimed at preventing eating disorders, and the importance of training health professionals in public health methods. The conversation delves into the impact of social media on body image, the pressures faced by young people, and recent research linking muscle building supplements to steroid use. Bryn emphasizes the need for a shift in...
2025-04-0153 min
The Different Ability® PodcastLoving Mother & Down Syndrome Advocate with Wendy HootonSend us a textThis is the best interview for our last episode of season 4! Wendy shares her incredible journy of becoming a monther at 23 and when she gave birth to her son, she found out 3 hours after the birth that he has Down Syndrome. It turned her world upside down in that moment, but she made him promises in the hospital that day and she has continued to keep those promises throughout his wonderful life! She's a mom on a mission to advocate for her son and others that have Down Syndrome! Enjoy the episode!
2024-07-311h 01
Fall Classic RewindHappy Hooton - 1977 World Series Game Two - Dodgers @ Yankees1977 World Series Game 2
Wednesday October 12th, 1977 @ Yankee Stadium New York, New York
After a thrilling extra-inning walk-off victory, courtesy of reserve outfielder Paul Blair, the Yankees look to press the advantage in this best of seven World Series. To the surprise of many, it will be Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter (9 - 9 4.71 ERA 143 IP) getting the ball for Billy Martin’s Yankees, who has not pitched in over a month. It has certainly been a year to forget for the 8x All-Star, 5x 20 game winner, 3x World Series champion, former Cy Young...
2024-01-2957 min
The ALL ME® PodcastPartnership for Clean Competition – Ryan MurphyThe ALL ME® Podcast Partnership for Clean Competition – Ryan Murphy When it comes to athletes having a level playing field anti-doping plays a major role in sports. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary anti-doping is defined "opposing or prohibiting illegal doping (such as blood doping or the use of anabolic steroids or growth hormones) to improve athletic performance." In today's podcast we're going to talk to Ryan Murphy who is the Executive Director and who leads the efforts of the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC). The PCC isn't a governing body when it comes to anti-doping, but they play a very imp...
2023-10-1757 min
Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: ACT throws National's tax plan on the bonfireNational’s tax fantasy is dead. Now, if you’re one of the people who seem to go completely ape whenever I mention the National Party and who accuse me every time of being anti-National, calm the farm for a minute. Because what I said is a quote. I’m not saying it. It’s a quote. It’s a quote from the headline on political commentator Matthew Hooton’s weekly column, which is published every Friday morning. Matthew Hooton who was the PR man for Todd Muller when he was National leader for five min...
2023-09-2204 min
Election 2023John MacDonald: ACT throws National's tax plan on the bonfireNational’s tax fantasy is dead. Now, if you’re one of the people who seem to go completely ape whenever I mention the National Party and who accuse me every time of being anti-National, calm the farm for a minute. Because what I said is a quote. I’m not saying it. It’s a quote. It’s a quote from the headline on political commentator Matthew Hooton’s weekly column, which is published every Friday morning. Matthew Hooton who was the PR man for Todd Muller when he was National leader for five min...
2023-09-2204 min
The ALL ME® PodcastOUT Maine - Sue CampbellThe ALL ME® Podcast Sue Campbell: OUT Maine When looking at the use of Anabolic Steroids, it is important to know that these drugs are used for a variety of different reasons beyond athletic performance. One of the proper medical uses of these drugs is for Hormone Replacement Therapy. We wanted to discuss this topic within the LGBTQ+ community with our friend Sue Campbell from OUT Maine. Sue is the Executive Director of OUT Maine, an organization that creates welcoming and affirming spaces needed by our LGBTQ+ population through youth programs, school programs, inclusivity training and support, and more. We t...
2023-09-0556 min
Woodlands Church of Christ PodcastHope RemainsSeries: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Don Hooton
2023-01-1015 minWoodlands Church of Christ PodcastHope RemainsSeries: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Don Hooton
2023-01-1015 min
STATE OF MINDReflexology for Fertility and Pregnancy with Karen HootonHello and welcome back to State of Mind with me, Grace Kingswell.
Today’s episode is on the topic of reflexology for fertility and pregnancy and my guest is Karen Hooton, reflexologist, Nutritional Therapist and Homeopath. I met Karen because we’re both currently doing Sandra Greenbank’s fertility nutrition training and Karen always has so much to add of value to our weekly calls, that I just had to get her on the podcast.
In this episode we cover how you might use reflexology as an adjunct to your fertility journey, w...
2022-09-0745 min
Blood Red: The Liverpool FC PodcastAllez les Rouges: Walking Along the Banks of the Seine | Liverpool v Real Madrid Champions League Final PreviewPeter Hooton is back with his Brilliant Allez les Rouges Podcast alongside John Nicholson, Keith Culvin and Ste ‘Mono’ Monaghan as Liverpool prepare for the Champions League Final against Real Madrid.The lads reminisce of European Glory Past, and predict 2022’s edition of the Champions League Final in Paris, where Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will hope to make it number Seven.Plus, a return of the Allez les Rouges Kop Choir to sing out the end of the pod - one you definitely don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-05-2836 minWoodlands Church of Christ PodcastOur Blessed HopeSeries: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Don Hooton
2022-04-1013 minWoodlands Church of Christ PodcastOur Blessed HopeSeries: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Don Hooton
2022-04-1013 min
92,000 HoursNew Year’s Special: GratitudeJoin us for our tradition to reflect on the past year and ring in a new one - a special episode on gratitude. Many of us had high expectations for 2021, however, it has been a challenging year for most, bittersweet for a few, and absolutely devastating for far too many of us. In this episode, Annalisa speaks with a group of guests from seasons 2&3. We discuss what we are grateful for this year, our privilege, practices and rituals that keep us grounded, and our intentions for the new year.
In accordance with the theme of this episode, th...
2022-01-031h 22
The ALL ME® PodcastWomen In Sport: An Equity Conversation – Mandy Marquardt, Veronica Day, and Amara MbionwuThe ALL ME® Podcast Women In Sport: An Equity Conversation – Mandy Marquardt, Veronica Day, and Amara Mbionwu A TrueSport Collaboration Equity-it is a concept that we are all familiar with, but unfortunately in many settings today it is still not taking place. The setting we will be focusing on today is equity in women's sport. Often times women are faced with an uneven playing field when it comes to athletics. In this episode we will talk with three successful female athletes to dive further into this issue of equity and what can be done to help close that gap. Mandy Mar...
2021-11-301h 06
The ALL ME® PodcastA Sports Medicine Physicians Perspective on Doping – Dr. Michele LabotzThe ALL ME® Podcast A Sports Medicine Physicians Perspective on Doping – Dr. Michele Labotz A TrueSport Collaboration Sports medicine is an area of medical practice that is concerned with the treatment of injuries resulting from athletic activities. In this episode we're going to talk with a Sports Medicine Doctor and Taylor Hooton Foundation Board Member, Dr. Michele Labotz, about her work in this field. Dr. Labotz has been caring for athletes at all levels of participation since 1997. Early in her career she trained in the area of pediatrics before completing her sports medicine fellowship at the University of North Carolina at...
2021-11-2353 min
The ALL ME® PodcastStrategies for Weight Gain - Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDNThe ALL ME® Podcast Strategies for Weight Gain – Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN "You need to put on some weight". It is something a lot of us hear, particularly young people, but yet we are not often given the resources on how to do it. In fact, Taylor was told this exact thing in regards to advancing his baseball career. Therefore, we wanted to make an ALL ME Podcast episode to provide insight into nutrition strategies and tips on how to gain weight safely. What better person to speak to about this than our very own Sports Dietitian Tavis Piattoly? Bef...
2021-09-211h 04
The ALL ME® PodcastLosing a Son to Suicide - Felicia LabatoreThe ALL ME® Podcast Losing a Son to Suicide: Felicia Labatore Losing anyone to suicide is a very difficult thing to go through in life. It's what we do with that tragic loss that can change the directory of others who might be struggling with drug abuse, mental health and someone who is thinking or has tried taking their own life. In this podcast I had the opportunity to talk with Felicia who is a mom of three boys, a wife and a law enforcement officer who lost her oldest son, Clay, to suicide as a result of his abuse o...
2021-07-2742 min
That's A Good Question! PodcastThat's A Good Question Podcast Episode 8: How dangerous is it to use steroids?The course of your life can change directions in an instant. In July 2003 and in his senior year of college, Donald Hooton, Jr. was preparing to start a career with his business degree. That’s when he got the call from his sister that their 17-year-old brother Taylor had passed away. What shocked their family the most was that Taylor had committed suicide. All of the family had just one question. Why? It was the detectives who found the steroids in his room. At that time, the Hooton family didn’t see the connection, but they’ve learned. The...
2021-03-2428 min
Vision AustraliaHighlight: Vision Australia Radio's Countdown to Carols. Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEOVision Australia Carols by Candlelight will this year be simulcast complete with audio description, on the Vision Australia Radio network from 7pm on Christmas Eve. Tune in for our ‘Countdown to Carols’ preview shows on Saturday 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT (9:00pm Adelaide) and the same times on Saturday 19 December and from 7pm Christmas Eve with a one hour pre-program featuring interviews, music and more followed at 8pm with the entire event audio described live on your local Vision Australia Radio AM/FM service, on VAR Digital (DAB+) and online at www.varadio.org In this podca...
2020-12-1106 min
Across The Park PodcastATP Extra Episode 32 - LFC Champions ReactionsThis episode of ATP Extra is a red side of the park special and a bit of a break from the normal format of only one guest, as in this episode, we interview several guests that have appeared on Across the Park over the last couple of seasons, to get their immediate reactions to Liverpool recently winning number 19 and finally getting our hands on the Premier League title!
The guests on this episode are:
Former Liverpool players; Gary Gillespie, Jay Spearing and Tony Warner,
Lead singer of the Farm and founder member of the Spirit of Shankly Peter Hooton,
Former...
2020-07-112h 14
Politics CentralMatthew Hooton on the hope for the minor parties in 2020 electionNational may have closed the door on New Zealand First, but is leaving it ajar for the Maori Party.National MP Mark Mitchell earlier this week said that the Act Party is a strong partner to National.He's also predicting a resurgence in the Maori Party and says National could team up with them again.What does the future hold for the two minor parties? And will New Zealand First need to change its tactic to maintain its presence?Political commentator Matthew Hooton has predicted that Labour already has the election in the bag - it...
2020-02-0907 min
Life Goals with Theo DelaneyLife Goals with Theo Delaney - Peter HootonTheo Delaney is joined by Peter Hooton who is Liverpool personified. Front man of Scouse indie pop legends The Farm, he co-founded the hugely influential Merseyside fanzine The End and as a Liverpool fan has been a central figure in the Spirit Of Shankly group and The Justice Collective which raised money for Hillsborough related charities and achieved a Christmas Number 1 in the process. He makes films and writes articles and books on the Reds including the recent, highly acclaimed 'The Boot Room Boys'. Peter describes the eight defining goals of his life at The Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool.
2019-11-1858 min
TechdirtWorking FuturesGET THE BOOK: http://workingfutur.es/
As we hope you know by now, last week we released Working Futures, an anthology of short stories about the future of work in our world of rapidly advancing technology, inspired by settings we developed with a specially-designed scenario planning exercise. For this week's special episode of the podcast, we've brought in three of the authors whose stories are featured in the book— Katharine Dow, Christopher Hooton, and James Yu — to talk about the process of developing future scenarios and, of course, about their stories.
2019-10-0840 min
Merseyrail Sound Station's PodcastMerseyrail Sound Station Podcast | December 2014<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/87/86/ca/info26084/1400x1400-400x400+0+0_9504230.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Welcome to our final podcast of 2014 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area.
For December's instalment we look back at a fantastic year of podcasting and live sessions, and re-live some of our favourite bits. We have session tracks from HOOTON TENNIS CLUB, BIRD, THE TEA STREET...
2014-12-1146 min
Crux Podcasts – The CruxFace and VoiceLISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Courtesy of Hooton Images: ’bout to be a blow up
Last night, I had the pleasure to say a few words at the RNG Gallery Opening of Conversations on a Bus, a project I introduced a few months ago in a podcast with the photographers, Heather and Jameson Hooton. So, after a long hiatus, here is another Crux Pod, this time mixed with some portrait photography and communication studies just for fun.
Sarah McKinstry-Brown, a seasoned vet in the world of spoken poetry and, thus, one who is supremely qua...
2013-02-0900 min