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Tattoology Gebelein Man (Oldest Figural Tattoo)Welcome back! This week, let’s learn about a fascinating pair of tattooed mummy from Egypt, one of which holds the current record for the world oldest figural tattoo. Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Aaron Deter-Wolf, Lars Krutak “Ancient Ink”, University of Washington Press, 2017Brigit Katz, "Earliest Figural Tattoos Discovered on 5,000-Year-Old Mummies", Smithsonian Magazine, 2018Daniel Antoine, “Virtual autopsy: discover how the ancient Egyptian Gebelein Man died”, The British Museum, 2012, accessed Jan 2026

2026-02-1816 min

Odd Anthropology Curious Considerations Vol. II - One Year Anniversary! (Voting for Favorite Episode of 2025) This month, hosts Taisha and Ivy (future Vampire Hunters) round up last year’s subjects and let the listeners vote on their favorites! Who do you think would win in a fight between Tollund Man and Piltdown Man? Could Nessi beat them all? Join us and find out! We also chat some more about reoccurring enemy of the podcast IMPOSTER SYNDROME and discuss degree-seeking in anthropology. It's a great time, we promise! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropologySubstack: https://oddanthropology.substack.comEmail: oddanthropology@gmail.com...

2026-02-0126 min

Odd Anthropology Ghosts!What is a ghost? How long have we believed in them? Have they changed over time? This month, host Ivy decides to wrap up 2025 with an episode on ghosts by sharing some history and notable examples through time. We owe a HUGE thank you to everyone who has tuned in this year, and we cannot wait to be back again in 2026 with more stories of odd anthropology! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by J...

2025-12-2939 min

Odd Anthropology Bipedalism and Sasquatch!This month, Taisha covers the basics of our bipedal (walking on two feet) evolution, using it to segway into the fascinating topic of SASQUATCH! Join us for casual conversations regarding our favorite Bigfoot theories, notable stories and encounters, and more on this illusive creature/spirit/alien... who knows! YouTube videos mentioned in this episode: Indigenous history and accounts - https://youtu.be/ApbXUAAeAWw?si=TilLw5aXXpt1l7zc Ape Canyon Attack - https://youtu.be/4tp0A2zg6fs?si=gtBzRA-33s7cVMF_ Capturing Bigfoot with Nutella (Haunted Objects Pod) - https...

2025-11-1247 min

Odd Anthropology What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?IT'S THE BEST MONTH OF THE YEEEAAR! Let's celebrate with a subject most befitting: The Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Specifically, host Ivy talks about what events actually led to this deadly event. Was it all a land grab? Misogyny? Ergot poisoning? Let's find out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Resources used for this episode: Bolitho, Riley. The New England Puritans: History, Social Order, and Gender, Perspektywy...

2025-10-0647 min

Tattoology Oldest Tattooed Bog Body in the UKLindow Man, a famous preserved bog body found in Cheshire, North West England, is often regarded as the oldest tattooed person in the UK. But (plot twist) this may not be true... *cue suspenseful music*Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Don Brothwell, ⁠"A Faith in Archaeological Science : Reflections on a Life⁠", 1st ed. Archaeopress, 2016, accessed May 2025Miranda Aldhouse-Green, “Bog Bodies Uncovered”, 2015Sacred Gold, "Tattooing in the UK: From Ancient Tattoos to Modern Art", accessed May 2025Tomasz Cze...

2025-09-3020 min

Tattoology Facial Tattoos of the Thule MummiesFor this episode, let's explore the subject of face tattoos and discuss ancient example present on the famous Thule mummies of Greenland. Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Archaeosoup (YouTube) ⁠The Qilakitsoq Mummies: In FocusMaya Sialuk Jacobsen, "Inuit Tattoo Traditions and the Complexities of a Revival for The Vessel", The VesselNiels Lynnerup, "The Thule Inuit Mummies From Greenland", American Association for Anatomy, 2015

2025-09-1710 min

Odd Anthropology Lilias AdieHappy September! Or shall we say, “Cemtember”. This month, Taisha eases us further into spooky season with a story involving some of our favorite topics: Scotland, witches, archaeology, a grave, and a missing skull… Can we solve the mystery? Probably not. But Scotland, please hire us to at least give it a try! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Resources used for this episode: https://www.gutenberg.org/fi...

2025-09-0243 min

Odd Anthropology The Paris Catacombs Pt. 2 (The ghosts!)We are excited to announce our new collaboration with Bath & Body Works, featuring the highly anticipated Corpse Wax line! (Just kidding though, don't get mad Bath & Body Works!) Today, Ivy wraps up her two-part series on the Paris Catacombs with some of its most famous ghostly tales. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropologySubstack: https://oddanthropology.substack.comEmail: oddanthropology@gmail.comMusic by Joel Fazhari from PixabayResources used for this episode:The Unexplained The Haunted Catacombs of France for Medium

2025-08-1929 min

Odd Anthropology The Paris Catacombs Pt. 1The Paris Catacombs (well, its actually an "ossuary") is one of the most famous tourist attractions in France. Floor to ceiling human bones, along with the dark, cave-like nature of the catacombs, gives this location a somber, macabre, yet intriguing appeal. For this episode, co-host Ivy shares the history of its creation and dives into the issue of ethics often brought up when discussing human remains which have been used in such a manor. (How does this tie in with anthropology, you might ask? Um…old bones…yeah, we can justify its discussion here on Odd Anthro!) Instagram: https...

2025-08-0135 min

The Anna and Raven Show Thursday, July 17, 2025: ChatGPT Guesses Your Salary, Terrible Roommate Story, Win $25,000 from Starbucks!Anna, Raven, and Producer Julie discuss the GenZ movement to change the greeting people use when answering the phone! Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Raven can only pick and hear about one! Pete Davidson is going to be a dad! Anna, Raven, and Producer Julie share which celebrities they wouldn’t want to be their dads. People are using ChatGPT to see what they are supposed to make for a salary. It’s called the Pay Confidence Gap. Anna tries it on the air to see what...

2025-07-1751 min

French Kissing Life Ep 80: The Spiciest (and Most Unhinged) Summer Hot Takes with Ivy BoydYou know how summer has a way of bringing out the most random opinions? You're either all in, outside with iced coffee and sunscreen, or you're absolutely not. And people get very passionate about their preferences. So I thought, what better way to celebrate the season than with a full-on summer hot take showdown? Naturally, I had to bring in my partner in spicy opinions, my hilarious friend Ivy Boyd.We pulled some of the wildest summer takes from Reddit and talked through each one, laughing our way through fireworks, parades, popsicles, and the very controversial question...

2025-07-1557 min

Odd Anthropology Homo FloresiensisAlso known as the "hobbits", this early human stood at around three feet tall and may be involved in local folklores...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropologySubstack: https://oddanthropology.substack.comEmail: oddanthropology@gmail.comMusic by Joel Fazhari from PixabayResources used for this episode:https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-floresiensishttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/homo-floresiensis-hobbit.htmlhttps://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/homo-floresiensis/https://aeon.co/ideas/investigating-homo-floresiensis-and-the-myth-of-the-ebu-gogohttps://www.theguardian...

2025-07-0137 min

Tattoology Tattooed Mummies of Deir el-MedinaAnimals, patterns, gods/goddesses, the Eye of Horus... these are examples of previously unseen ancient Egyptian tattoos discovered by archaeologist Anne Austin on the women of Deir el-Medina: a village of artisans and craftsmen who built the tombs for the kings and queens of ancient Egypt. What do these tattoos tell us about the lives of these women, and how does this help to dispel previous assumptions made about ancient tattooed women?Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this...

2025-06-0415 min

Odd Anthropology The Loch Ness MonsterThis month, we "dive in" to the legends and lore surrounding one of the worlds most famous cryptids...Nessie! Being an anthropology podcast, we also include some insights around a particularly famous archaeological find at Loch Ness, and what societal pressures may have led to this monsters rise in fame. You can also head over to our Instagram for our first ever giveaway featuring items relating to this months topic! Woo hoo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com

2025-06-0148 min

Tattoology "Do Not Get Those Tattoos"Recently, a TikTok video has gone viral in which the creator pleads with the audience to not get tattoos because they will regret them. Lets sit down and discuss this narrative, tattoo regret, and how it impacts societies views on tattoos. Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from Pixabay

2025-05-2812 min

Tattoology The Siberian Ice MaidenThis ancient mummies breathtaking shoulder tattoo has become an icon in the tattoo world, with countless people sporting a modern replica on their own bodies. But what did her tattoo even mean? What more can we learn from this remarkably well preserved mummy?Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Dave Roos, ⁠"The Mystery of Siberia's 'Ice Maiden' Mummy"⁠, History, 2025Georgy Maenev, "The Mystery of the Siberian Ice Maiden", Russia Beyond, 2021Olga Khrustaleva, ⁠"The mystery of Siberia's 2,500-year...

2025-05-0718 min

Odd Anthropology Curious Considerations Vol. 1 - Imposter SyndromeThis month, we decided to take a little mental break and sit down for a more conversational-style episode! Join us as we discuss the plague that is imposter syndrome through an anthropological lens, and don't worry...we still keep the episode fun! So sit down, have a laugh, and lets try and kick imposter syndrome to the curb. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay

2025-05-0128 min

Tattoology Ancient Tattoo Tool Re-Discovered in WSU ArchiveDetails behind the art of ancient indigenous tattooing in North America have been largely lost over time, with colonization and cultural eraser to blame. So when Andrew Gillreath-Brown re-discovered of a thousands-of-years-old tattoo tool sitting in the archives at Washington State University, he knew this would help shed new light on indigenous tattoo history!Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Andrew Gillreath-Brown, Aaron Deter-Wolf, Karen R. Adams, Valerie Lynch-Holm, Samantha Fulgham, Shannon Tushingham, William D. Lipe...

2025-04-3010 min

Tattoology Ötzi the IcemanWelcome to the very first episode of Tattoology! Let's start off strong with the incredible story of Ötzi - a 5000 year old mummy discovered in the Alps who currently holds the record for the oldest known tattoos.Instagram: www.instagram.com/tattoologypodContact: tattoologypod@gmail.comMusic is by Universfield from PixabayResources used for this episode:Carl Engelking, "Finding Meaning Behind 5,300-Year-Old Ötzi the Iceman's 61 Tattoos", Discover: The Magazine, 2022Sarah Kuta, "How Did Ötzi the Iceman Get His Tattoos? Archaeologists and Tattoo Artists Unravel the Mystery", Smithsonian Magazine, 2024Wikipedia, "Ötzi"

2025-04-2320 min

Odd Anthropology The Tollund Man Disclaimer: This episode discusses murder and ritual human sacrifice! Two peat farmers in Denmark accidentally discovered what would become one of the most famous and recognizable ancient mummies to date. Let's sit down and discuss this incredible find and what we learned about the life and death of the Tollund Man! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Sources Used: Bog Bodies Uncovered - Solving Europe’s...

2025-04-0145 min

Odd Anthropology The Piltdown ManIndulge in an anthropological scandal as Taisha shares the infamous story of the Piltdown Man! Were hominid remains discovered in England really the illusive "missing link"? What can the analysis of these remains tell us about the real story behind the Piltdown Man? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Sources Used: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/services/library/collections/piltdown-man.html https://anthroholic.com/fluorine-analysis?srs...

2025-03-0320 min

Odd Anthropology "Frankenstein" Mummies of Cladh HallanHappy Anthropology Day! To celebrate, we picked an episode with some truly awesome subjects: Bone shovels, bogs, and bodies that were "Frankensteined" together...what more could you want? So sit back, relax, and indulge in a sense of wonder as Ivy shares the "puzzling" (pun intended) story of this strange archaeological site, and how it has helped to re-write Bronze Age history as we know it! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pi...

2025-02-2039 min

Odd Anthropology Meet the HostsA former ghost hunter turned anthropology student sits with a friend (and actual anthropology major) to discuss where their interests in the study of human history began: from a child archaeologist, to adapting with a frequently moving family, get to know the hosts as they look forward to getting to know you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Intro and Outro Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay

2025-02-1415 min $It\'s Vegas Y\'all$

It's Vegas Y'all Episode 35: It's Vegas Take the Wheel, Y'all Happy new year! We are happy to be back and talk to you about: Casey's trip to the Peach Bowl Boyd and the Cal turn 50 New food on the Strip Losing the zest for Vegas Local overnight casino trips

2025-01-061h 08

Spiritus 15: Her Spirit Is Seen Each Christmas ANNOUNCEMENT: Spiritus will taking a break for the month of January. Happy Holidays everyone! This weeks episode comes out on Christmas Day, and shares the annual ghostly sighting of the second wife of the infamous King Henry VIII... Thank you all for listening! Don't forget to leave a rating, review, and follow or subscribe. Patreon: http://patreon.com/SpiritusPodcast Instagram: instagram.com/spirituspodcast Find Spiritus on Facebook! Email: spirituspod@gmail.com Music by from Josef Surikov from Pixabay. All other sound effects are sourced from Pixabay. Main...

2024-12-2511 min

Spiritus 14: She Had No Eyes"A woman being locked away, and according to some, left to die, is an eerie enough tale which is sure to bring about other speculations and rumors. Including, of course, the creation of a ghost or spirit..." This week, we discuss another Christmas-related haunt - that of the "Brown Lady at Raynham Hall" who is also the subject in one of the worlds most famous, and supposedly real, spirit photographs. Thank you all for listening! Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new topic of the paranormal. Don't forget to leave a rating, review, and follow...

2024-12-1920 min

Spiritus 13: The Devil's Carriage"A loud neigh startles you, and you are met with a harrowing site...a pitch black carriage and its horses are quickly approaching. Worse yet, you notice something frighteningly off about the driver - the lack of a head." Tales of the Headless Horseman of Roos Hall are a popular Christmastime story. This week, let's take a look into what may have created the eerie story we hear today! Thank you all for listening! Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new topic of the paranormal. Don't forget to leave a rating, review, and follow or...

2024-12-1117 min

Pinwheels And Ivy Podcast Cubs Trade Rumors and a Tanner Scott Offer?Latest Cubs trade rumors. Matthew Boyd signing reaction and the Cubs have offers out for a pair of relievers, including Tanner Scott?

2024-12-051h 46

Spiritus 12: She Was Locked in a ChestA Christmas day wedding at the Bramshill House ended in tragedy when the young bride of the evening went missing. Decades later, the discovery of her skeletal remains would shock her husband, and many believe that she now haunts this historic location with a host of other resident spirits... I hope you enjoy the podcast update! This includes a new microphone, new intro music, AND a much shorter intro so you can get to the stories sooner! Thank you all for listening! Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new topic of the paranormal. Don't forget...

2024-12-0515 min

Spiritus 11: Once Upon a Midnight Dreary - Pt. 2Welcome back for part two, where we discuss the events around Edgar Allan Poe's burial and the conspiracy his cenotaph caused, as well as the hauntings surrounding his burial site and former residence. (And the possibility that some ghostly Poe sightings may just be used to drive business.) Thank you for listening! Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new episode of the paranormal. Don't forget to leave a rating or review and subscribe. Patreon: http://patreon.com/SpiritusPodcast Instagram: instagram.com/spirituspodcast Email: spirituspod@gmail.com Intro and outro music by...

2024-11-2729 min

Spiritus 10: Once Upon a Midnight Dreary - Pt. 1Entering the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum allows you to take a glimpse back in time into the famous poets life. But as the brick facade, aged white walls, and portraits begin to settle, a creeping and unsettling air slowly fills the rooms. Edgar Allan Poe's short stories and poems are guaranteed to put a deep chill into your bones, so it is no wonder that visitors occasionally pick up on something eerie going on at his former residence. Something perhaps not of this realm. But before we get to the ghosts, we first need to take a look...

2024-11-2028 min

Spiritus 9: Demons or Dating Game?What started as a simple party game or parlor trick (and was advertised as a fun activity for couples) would turn into something dark and demonic after the success of The Exorcist. Let's take a look into the history of the Ouija board, and how attitudes have managed to shift so much over time... Thank you for listening! Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new episode of the paranormal. Don't forget to leave a rating or review and subscribe. Patreon: http://patreon.com/SpiritusPodcast Instagram: instagram.com/spirituspodcast Email: spirituspod@gmail.com

2024-11-1327 min

Spiritus 8: Awaking Evil"According to local legend, the unassuming William was actually a vampire who had been run out of England and fled to the states. You can supposedly see proof of this on his own mausoleum, which features strange markings, which pointed to the occult...and thus, his vampiric status." The Richmond Vampire is famous among locals, and has been tied to a fateful train tunnel collapse from the early 1900s. Many believe that the digging of this tunnel awoke this evil creature... Thank you for listening to this weeks episode! This topic was suggested to me by...

2024-11-0620 min

Spiritus 7: Free HugsHappy (almost) Halloween! "Generation after generation of children in Abbeville, Alabama grew up hearing the frightening local legend of Huggin’ Molly. Legend states that lone children who wonder the streets at night might fall victim to her...those who were unlucky enough to witness her have described seeing a large phantom woman in the distance, illuminated only by a nearby flickering street lamp or the moons dull glow. She is upwards of 7 feet tall and wears all black, with her long dress dragging across the cold, wet ground..." Thank you for listening! Tune in every Wednesday fo...

2024-10-3014 min

Spiritus 6: Live, Laugh, Lobotomy Content warning for descriptions of medical procedures and violent murder. This weeks topic is the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. "Common ghostly happenings here include reports of phantom footsteps, voices, and screams from former patients. Perhaps some of those unfortunate patients of Dr. Walter Freeman II…" Thank you for listening! Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new episode of the paranormal. Instagram: instagram.com/spirituspodcast Email: spirituspod@gmail.com All music from Pixabay. Main sources used for this episodes research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Allegheny_Lun...

2024-10-2342 min

Spiritus 5: Possessed by Hitler and Lucifer Content warning for consumption of non-foods, abuse, and death. "On June 16th, 1970, Anneliese was referred to another neurologist who found irregularities in her brain wave patterns, and he prescribed anti-convulsion drugs for the first time. These medications did help her physical health, but her mental health worsened as she began to describe seeing “devil faces” whenever she prayed. Anneliese tried desperately to have another experience like she did when she smelled the sweet smell of the Virgin Mary, and she prayed endlessly for this kind of holy intervention to happen again, but it didn’t..." Thank you fo...

2024-10-1637 min

Spiritus 4: She Built Her Own Seance RoomIt is said that Sarah visited a psychic medium who told her that the angry and vengeful spirits of the Winchester rifles were coming after her. Sarah then, allegedly, used an Ouija board every night in a room, called the Seance Room, to talk to said spirits. The spirits would even give her building instructions, which she followed to appease them. She also made the home maze-like to make it difficult for angry spirits to find her. Of course, none of this is true… Thank you for listening! Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new episode of th...

2024-10-0931 min

Spiritus 3: Knock Once for YesEnjoy this episode a day early in celebration of the arrival of my favorite month...October! "It is rumored that previous tenants of their home had also experienced strange happenings. Whether this is true or not, the haunting gained the attention of locals who would come to see the sisters as they communicated with this spirit, who they nicknamed Mr. Splitfoot. This spirit, through these knocks, told the girls that he had been murdered and buried in the basement of the home..." Thank you for listening! Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new episode of...

2024-10-0119 min

Spiritus 2: Don't Upset This DollIt was the early 1900s when a young Robert Eugene Otto, or Gene, as he usually went by, was given a new toy - a 40” tall life-sized straw filled doll. Little Gene loved his new doll, as many kids do. He named the doll Robert, after his own first name, and brought the doll everywhere with him. Gene even crafted Robert his own little room in the attic of the home, with his own furniture and toys, including the dolls own little stuffed teddy bear. But his friendship with his new doll grew...strange. Thank you for listening! Tu...

2024-09-2519 min

Spiritus 1: Some Very Social SpiritsThe Queen Mary is often regarded as being one of the top 10 most haunted places not just in the US, but according to time magazine, in the world. This is largely because of the alleged 100+ resident spirits that some paranormal enthusiasts believe are still aboard Queen Mary... Thank you for listening! Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new episode of the paranormal. Instagram: instagram.com/spirituspodcast Email: spirituspod@gmail.com All music from Pixabay. Main sources used for this episodes research: https://queenmary.com/history/stats-fun-facts/ ...

2024-09-1829 min

French Kissing Life Ep 21: Follow Your Art with Portrait Founder Ivy Boyd [Part Two]Join us in the second part of this episode as Ivy and I embark on a fun journey through the world of makeup artistry and more. Filled with laughter and insights, we explore Ivy's unique makeup line, the trials of product creation, and the balance between personal taste and universal appeal. We also dive into a spirited game of famous last words, debate quirky topics like pets in strollers, and share stories about TikTok blunders. We're here to celebrate self-expression through beauty and life!Ivy Boyd is a makeup artist, founder of the beauty line Portrait, and...

2024-05-211h 01

French Kissing Life Ep 20: Follow Your Art with Portrait Founder Ivy Boyd [Part One]Ever find yourself chuckling at the memory of your dorky childhood self, only to realize those moments shaped the person you've become? That's the essence of this conversation with my hilariously funny friend Ivy Boyd, whose life narrative is a vibrant palette of passions turned profession. Together, we explore her colorful journey from art enthusiast to the creator of a beauty line, all while maintaining a spirit of playfulness and authenticity that resonates with anyone who's ever felt like their quirks are their greatest assets.Ivy Boyd is a makeup artist, founder of the beauty line Portrait...

2024-05-1445 min

94.3 WYBC Juan Castillo talks with Yale's James JonesWYBC's Juan Castillo talks with Yale Men's Basketball Head Coach James Jones, who discusses Yale's thrilling Ivy League Tournament victory over Brown and the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

2024-03-2003 min

Go With the Flo #4 - Friends & Family w/ Domonique Cynthia and Addis BoydIn this episode Folarin is joined by Domonique and Addis. They discuss their individual creative endeavors from Dom’s Youtube Page to Addis’s clothing line, and the success each of them found. They discuss the inception and inspiration of the Black Ivy Vacation, a trip for 30 Black Ivy league seniors to Mexico and how that evolved into their latest venture, Black Ivy, a social club for recent graduates. They touch on Barbenheimmer, shooting your shot, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-7:40 Barbenheimer 7:40–12:28 Dom & Addis backgrounds12:28-16:56 How Dom & A...

2023-08-211h 04

Something Wicked Episode 24: Bob's Bizarre Bazaar: The Kansas City ButcherRobert Berdella was a notorious American serial killer who murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri between 1984 and 1987. Before he ended the lives of his victims, he would subject them to shocking and terrifying acts of torture, physically abusing and raping them daily while holding them in agonizing captivity often for weeks on end. Tune in to hear the life and crimes of the infamous Kansas City Butcher. Glow: glow.fm/somethingwicked Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930 Info/Crime Scene Ph...

2023-06-011h 32

Something Wicked Episode 24: Bob's Bizarre Bazaar: The Kansas City Butcher Robert Berdella was a notorious American serial killer who murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri between 1984 and 1987. Before he ended the lives of his victims, he would subject them to shocking and terrifying acts of torture, physically abusing and raping them daily while holding them in agonizing captivity often for weeks on end. Tune in to hear the life and crimes of the infamous Kansas City Butcher. Glow: glow.fm/somethingwicked Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bo...

2023-06-011h 32

The ParaUnity Podcast Episode 78 - Ghouls Trip PodcastTonight, we have two amazing ladies from two entirely different places. They have joined forces and tackle some of the wildest and spookiest paranormal topics. We are excited to be joined by none other than Hannah Kathleen, and Ivy Boyd, the hosts of Ghouls Trip Podcast! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhoulsTripPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoulstrippodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ghoulstrippodcastCheck out our website: https://paraunitypodcast.wixsite.com/paraunityYou can find us on Instagram and FacebookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paraunitypodcastFacebook: https://www...

2023-03-291h 14

Ivy Unleashed 116. Finding Hope & Courageous Relationships- Not Allowing Our Secrets to Become Our Illness ft. Pastor Joe Boyd PART 2Part 2 of our time with Pastor Joe Boyd will challenge you. It will challenge you to have more courageous relationships, to be honest with yourself and others, and to stop playing the part of an identity that no longer serves you. He will encourage you to never be alone in your struggles and share your lessons to create more hope for others. We want to commend Pastor Joe for his vulnerability. We believe that sharing our secrets, things that create shame or guilt inside our minds and hearts, can set us free. There’s no reason for us t...

2023-02-0242 min

Ivy Unleashed 115. Confessions of a Pastor- Avoiding Reality with Food Addiction ft. Pastor Joe Boyd PART 1Pastor Joe Boyd is here to make some confessions! If Christianity is not your religion, please do not disregard this episode. Regardless of your religious beliefs, there are many life lessons within this 2-parter. Pastor Joe is turning his greatest struggle, food addiction, into his greatest ministry. 90 days in and 100 pounds down since his bariatric surgery, you’ll get an inside look at the mindset shifts he’s had to have, what’s motivating him to care for his health, and critical moments that gave him the wake-up calls he needed. Join in for laughs, tears, and a whole lot of...

2023-01-3057 min

Behind The Red Cierra Boyd on Designing for IVY PARK, Adidas Campaign, Cardi B Wearing Her ClothesCierra Boyd of FRISKMEGOOD stops by to talk Fashion, Making her First Outfit, Working with Adidas and IVY PARK, Being a Black Female Creative, LA Fashion Week, Creating Custom Balianciaga Pieces for Ciara, Connecting with Cardi B, Her Struggles as a Designer, and much more on Behind The Red.

2022-08-0137 min

HandCut Radio Jason Jules on jazz, rap culture and ‘Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style’ | #054This week we’re bending the rules of our New York style season slightly, by interviewing fellow Brit, Jason Jules. Regardless, his new book Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style is extremely pertinent to this season’s theme, given its concern with mid-century American style. Aleks and Jason explore Black Ivy in this episode, of course, but we also hear about Jason’s fascination for cultural trend-spotting, his passion for jazz music and his admiration for progressive rap culture. It’s a fascinating conversation, this. We hope you enjoy it.---HandCut Radio is produced by Birch...

2022-05-2557 min

The Business of Family Srinath Rajam - Separating the Family Conglomerate After 111 YearsSrinath Rajam is a Director at TVS & Sons, Chairman at Kwik Patch, and one of the four sons of the high profile TVS group of companies. The TVS Group is a long-standing family business, running for over 110 years, which has interests in everything from auto components through to finance. Now after over a century in business, the TVS group has decided to amicably separate. Srinath talks about this historical event and how by keeping it amicable, it sets the stage for the next phase of growth. Standout Quotes: "The process of how you manage a company...

2022-04-0356 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 57: to Jessica Pettigrew, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Membership Engagement ManagerToday, Ivy will be talking to Jessica Pettigrew, Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s new Membership Engagement Manager. Jessica is responsible for connecting the members of DHBC with the organization, primarily through personal contact, engaging volunteers, managing the Downtown Halifax Welcome Centre, maintaining DHBC’s Member database, and helping maintain a membership-based culture throughout the organization. On Biz Buzz, we have some business updates and milestones to share, we’ll tell you about some upcoming events in Downtown Halifax including the Prismatic Arts Festival and Burger Week, and we’ll also talk about Off the Eaten Path and the Down...

2021-09-2821 min

HandCut Radio Paul Simons on working with his father, Ivy style and modernism | #043This week Aleks sits down with Paul Simons, co-owner of the iconic Ivy League style destination, John Simons on Chiltern Street in Marylebone. In the ‘60s, John was the ‘OG’ importer and populariser of the American Ivy League look in the UK and over the past five decades or so, John Simons has built up a cult following as a preppy menswear destination.Today, Paul manages the business day-to-day, and we sat down together to hear the brand’s story from the horses’s mouth. We chat about John’s early years in business and the significance of the Ivy l...

2021-06-1643 min

The New Truth Flirt Like You Mean It with Cora BoydIn this episode, Kate and Catherine interview Love and Life Coach Cora Boyd about the art of FLIRTING, having more fun when dating and the energetics of relationship mastery. Listen in as Cora shares her unique brilliance about what it takes to ditch dating confusion and become the artist of your love life. Don't miss Kate's Masterclass on Expanded Love: https://www.expandedlovemethod.com/masterclass About the Guest: Cora Boyd is a love and life coach and entrepreneur who helps millennials decode dating and relationships, and get creative with social energetics to...

2021-05-181h 32

I Wanna Party With Bob Paranormal Ponderings Part II with Maria WessenauerThe Paranormal Ponderings series continues with Part II, this time it’s all about haunted places and horrifying history! More creepy history than horrifying, I suppose? As with all of the “Paranormal Ponderings” episodes, I brought in an expert to discuss the subject of the episode. Haunted Places? Creepy History? Maria Wessenauer of Hollywood Exhumed has the facts, the details and the experiences that fill in all the blanks with this one! Maria has such a wealth of knowledge about the morbid history of the Los Angeles area, I believe her knowledge could fill an encyclopedia - a creepy compen...

2021-05-0557 min

I Wanna Party With Bob UFO Stories Volume IUFO’s!!! What are they? Where are they from? WHO or WHAT is Indrid Cold??? This episode doesn’t answer any of those questions, not really. What you will hear in this one are a series of six stories as told by the people that experienced the weird, the unusual, the strange phenomenon known as Unidentified Flying Objects. Lights in the sky, shadow people, a UFO landing in the backyard, losing hours of time with no rational explanation and more! Storytellers include James from the Canadian powerhouse Bison, Chuck from Ska-masters Mad Caddies and Ivy Boyd of the Ghoulstrip Blog...

2021-03-311h 33

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 45: Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By ChocolateIvy will be talking to Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate. Tareq will be sharing his story about his journey as a Syrian refugee and successful entrepreneur. In Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones. We’ll also talk about EGGcellent window decorating for Easter and Easter gift ideas, Open City, Soli Productions’ The-Fabric-of-our-DNA, and picking up after your dog. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills...

2021-03-301h 19

I Wanna Party With Bob Paranormal Ponderings Part One with Amanda PaulsonWelcome to a brand new series of episodes on the Bobcast, this time around we’re talking about all things paranormal and the occult in the “Paranormal Ponderings” series! Now, rather than talking all about the subjects at hand myself, I’ve gathered some of the finest people involved in the paranormal and occult world today to discuss these otherworldly matters. This first episode is all about paranormal investigating and features an interview with the force behind “Pretty F’n Spooky”, Amanda Paulson. Amanda is a paranormal investigator with no equal in my mind. Join us as we talk about her favo...

2021-03-241h 04

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 44: Discover Halifax Ross JeffersonIvy will be talking to Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax, and Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Ross will be telling us all about the Discover Halifax’s recently launched Integrated Tourism Master Plan. On this episode in Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones, we’ll talk about March Break and free parking during March Break, Around the World in 80 Plates International Food Festival, extended Dine Around, and Downtown Halifax Live. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street, Halif...

2021-03-1640 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 43: Discover Halifax - March Break - Katie Conklin, Marketing & Communications ManagerAllana will be talking to Katie Conklin, Marketing & Communications Manager for Discover Halifax. Katie will be sharing with us some ideas of what to do in Downtown Halifax for March Break. On Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones, we’ll tell you about our featured member for March, THE TEN SPOT, and we’ll talk about March Break, Around the World in 80 Plates International Food Festival, and where to park in Downtown Halifax. And Ivy will give us an Covid Update. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

2021-03-0225 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 42: COVID-19 Pop-Up Rapid Testing with Dr. Lisa BarrettIvy will be talking to Dr. Lisa Barrett, a clinician scientist with Dalhousie University. Her expertise is in infectious disease and human immunology. Dr. Barrett and her team have been organizing COVID-19 Pop-Up Rapid Testing events in the community. And, on Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones; some updates on what is open in Downtown Halifax, African Heritage Month, Dine Around. And we will talk about Random Acts of Kindness week, March Break in Downtown Halifax, and the Open Online Digital Grant. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (D...

2021-02-1638 min

Feminine Frequency Podcast 106. Becoming an Expert in Yourself, Listening to your Inner Knowing & Shame Resiliency w/ Cora BoydOn this episode, we talked about: (3:51) Internal avatars (6:33) The inner dialog of shame (15:35) Abundance as a default in life (16:55) Being honest with myself (20:51) Speaking what I think (25:05) Fear of releasing (35:22) Expanding to more growth (36:15) Processing emotions (40:15) Noticing your feelings "Our relationship with ourselves really informs about the ability to see with clarity our relationship with other things" "I need to take the time and energy to be with myself and listen...

2021-02-1548 min

I Wanna Party With Bob Haunted DollsWhat is it about haunted and possibly paranormal dolls that is just so damn terrifying? The thought that an inanimate and cuddly object could be the source of your demise? Is it that dolls are a trusted and comforting presence from our childhood, so when they get weird, it’s like a personal betrayal? Or is it just that dolls in general are creepy because of the “Uncanny Valley” and they all might as well be haunted, they’re so damn creepy anyway? Maybe you won’t find the answers to those questions in this episode. But what you WILL find...

2021-02-011h 26

The Spooky Stuff Paranormal History & Women with Ivy BoydIn this episode, Ivy Boyd takes a seat at the paranormal table to talk about paranormal history as well as TV and women in the field. Ivy Boyd is a paranormal investigator, researcher, and overall enthusiast for all things spooky! She is a former paranormal podcaster and currently works as a traveler and blogger for the Ghouls Trip paranormal travel blog. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok at tattoosandspooks. Intro and outro music by Marc JungermannSpecial appearance by ChloeBear the Cat

2021-01-1933 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 40: January 2021 Covid Report with Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission.A happier new year to all and welcome to Episode 40 of Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission, recorded on January 14, 2021. Ivy is going to talk to Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. They will discuss the revised public health restrictions that came into effect since the holidays and their impact on the Downtown businesses. On Biz Buzz, we have some business updates in light of the revised restrictions recently announced by the provincial government, and we’ll tell you about our Featured Member for January and February, Insight Optometry. Plus, we talk about shopping local, Dine Ar...

2021-01-1929 min

I Wanna Party With Bob Ghost Stories Volume IIIGather ‘round the Yule Log, it’s time for some chilling tales of haunted horrors! Ghost Stories Volume III has arrived under the Bobcast tree, just in time for Xmas. Ivy Boyd of the Creepin’ It Real podcast and Ghoul’s Trip blog starts things off with some creepy Christmas ghost stories. Maria of Hollywood Exhumed tells a tale of a departed Uncle who likes to stop by unannounced, even after his passing. Darrin Pfieffer (formerly) of Goldfinger and (currently of) The Dangerous Darrin Show describes what a former girlfriend experienced at a haunted music venue in Buffalo, NY - which...

2020-12-221h 37

Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole BraveMen S3E65: "JB" James Brown - Legendary Broadcaster, Passionate Faith“JB” – for millions of sports fans those initials mean action, insight and integrity. James Brown, “JB”, is the current host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and "Inside The NFL" on Showtime. JB is a multiple Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, has hosted the Super Bowl nine times, is a founding partner of the World Series Champion Washington Nationals and was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020. Today on BraveMen we meet the man behind the broadcast studio … a man of passionate faith and great love of family. Paul and his friend JB talk about manhood in today’s environ...

2020-12-1554 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 36: Jim Cormier, the Atlantic Director, Government Relations, with Retail Council of CanadaIvy and Paul are talking to Jim Cormier, the Atlantic Director, Government Relations, with Retail Council of Canada. Jim will be discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the retail sector and how local retail businesses have responded and adapted. Plus Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, has some news on the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund. We also have directives from the Nova Scotia Health Authority regarding international students. On Biz Buzz, we have business updates and milestones; a rundown on upcoming events in Downtown Halifax; and a quick overview of Develop Nova Scotia’s Ev...

2020-11-0353 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 35: Genaya Cameron, Senior Director, Events Operation - Halifax Convention Centre & Scotiabank CentreGenaya Cameron, Senior Director, Event Operations with the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre be telling us how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Scotiabank Centre, the logistics of re-opening, and what the next few months could hold for the Centre. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back and has some updates for us on some of the Federal economic relief programs, Ivy has an update on how to safely celebrate Halloween this year, and on Biz Buzz, we have some business updates and milestones, we’ll tell you what events are coming up in Downtown Halifax, and...

2020-10-2034 min

I Pledge The Grind JARED "JAY B." BOYDOn Chapter 26 of IPTG, we welcome writer for the Daily Memphian and Program Director of WYXR 91.7FM Jared "Jay B." Boyd. Jared shares with us how he is balancing both roles during this pandemic. In regards to writing, he mentions he now has a blank slate to write the stories he wants as many people are easier to contact and want to share. Take a listen as Jared talks about the importance of "timing" and how he's more confident than ever as a writer and interviewer. It is also evident that Jared is at the top of his game with...

2020-10-1531 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 32: Tanya Davis, Manager of the Strategic Transportation Planning Program for Halifax Regional Municipality.We have a great episode today. Ivy talks to Tanya Davis, Manager of the Strategic Transportation Planning Program for Halifax Regional Municipality. Today’s discussion will focus on the Halifax Mobility Response: Streets and Spaces program that was initiated during COVID-19. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will also join that conversation to give his thoughts from a business improvement district point-of-view. On Biz Buzz, we’ll talk about what’s new in business, places to get breakfast and lunch in Downtown Halifax, where to get reusable face masks, and more. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business...

2020-09-0852 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 31: to Victoria Horne, Manager of Parking Services with Halifax Regional MunicipalityFeatured interview. Ivy talks to Victoria Horne, Manager of Parking Services with Halifax Regional Municipality. HRM’s Parking Services is responsible for supporting Regional Council priorities through the administration and implementation of policies, by-laws, and regulations related to parking and curbside management. Plus, on Biz Buzz, we’ll talk about what’s new in business, the current DHBC campaign, where to get reusable face masks, and things to do in Downtown Halifax. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us an update on government economic relief programs and join us for a discussion on parking. Produc...

2020-08-2548 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 30: Ankur Gupta, Co-Owner and Vice-President of Business Development with Scanway Catering.On the show today - Ankur Gupta, Co-Owner and Vice-President of Business Development with Scanway Catering. Ankur is sharing with us how they survived – and thrived – over the past few months, and what the long-term future holds for the business. On Biz Buzz today, we’ll talk discuss what’s new in business, fall events, and what’s happening Downtown. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us an update on a couple of government economic relief programs as well as non-medical face masks for businesses in Downtown Halifax. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald...

2020-08-1145 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 29: Guest Jenny Nodelman, Marketing and Events Officer at the Maritime Museum of the AtlanticJenny Nodelman, Marketing and Events Officer at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Plus, on Biz Buzz today, we’ll talk discuss what’s new, what’s newly re-open, and what’s happening Downtown. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us an update on Bedford Row, the Peace and Friendship Park, and the Department of Education’s back to school announcement and how it affects Downtown. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 ...

2020-07-2854 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 28: Guest Gordon Stewart - The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia , July 13, 2020Gordon Stewart, of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, is back on Downtown Lowdown. Allana will be talking to him about the restaurant industry since the state of emergency was declared in Nova Scotia in March and since the province loosened restrictions and allowed all businesses to open on June 5. On Biz Buzz today, we’ll talk discuss what’s new, what’s newly re-open, and what’s happening Downtown. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us an update on Bedford Row, Grafton Street, and Argyle Street as well as the Downtown Crew. Pr...

2020-07-1433 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 27: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 15, June 19, 2020 - Jeff Ransome, General Manager of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront HotelA conversation with Jeff Ransome, General Manager of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel – a 352-room, four-diamond hotel located directly on the boardwalk overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Jeff will talk to us about how the Marriott Harbourfront has coped with the pandemic and he’ll also give us his take on the pandemic’s impact on the hotel industry as a whole. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us updates on DHBC’s virtual AGM and latest advocacy efforts. We’ll also review what businesses have been doing since the Nova Scotia government...

2020-06-2347 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 26: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 14, June 15, 2020 - Rustum Southwell, CEO of the Black Business InitiativeA conversation with Rustum Southwell, CEO of the Black Business Initiative, or BBI, in Downtown Halifax. He is going to talk to us about the work that the BBI is doing in Halifax and the importance of black business owners in our community. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us updates on DHBC’s virtual AGM, latest advocacy efforts, and two DHBC business grants available to DHBC members. We’ll also review what businesses have been doing since the Nova Scotia government announced, on June 5, the easing of restrictions as the next...

2020-06-1644 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 25: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 13, June 8, 2020A conversation with Jenna Oosterholt, owner of The Ville Caffeine Bar on Sackville Street. She is going to share with us the challenges that The Ville Caffeine Bar has faced during the pandemic and she will discuss the reopening process for her café. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us updates on DHBC’s latest advocacy efforts and on the activities of the Nova Scotia Business and Labour Economic Coalition. We’ll also review what businesses have been doing since the Nova Scotia government announced, on June 5, the easing of restrictions as th...

2020-06-0935 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 24: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 12, June 1, 2020A conversation with Jeremy Webb, Artistic Director of Neptune Theatre. Jeremy will tell us about how Neptune Theatre has been coping through the pandemic and about their new online initiative. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will give us updates on DHBC’s new business grants and latest advocacy efforts. We’ll also review what businesses are up to since the State of Emergency was declared back in March, and we’ll finish with what to expect when entering a business in Downtown Halifax and how you can support them during this gradual re-ene...

2020-06-0248 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 23: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 11, May 25, 2020A conversation with Patrick Sullivan, President & CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Nova Scotia Business & Labour Economic Coalition. Patrick will tell us about how and why the Coalition was formed and the work it has done so far as well as the work that has yet to be done. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, will be joining that conversation and will give us updates on DHBC’s latest advocacy efforts. We’ll also review what businesses are up to since the State of Emergency was declared back in M...

2020-05-2638 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 22: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report # 10, May 19, 2020A conversation with Dr. Leanne Roach and Dr. Kelsey Bonang from Insight Optometry. Dr. Roach and Dr. Bonang are going to share with us the challenges that Insight Optometry has faced during the pandemic situation, and how they have had to pivot their practice and business to adjust to physical distancing. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back to give us updates on the Nova Scotia Business Labour Economic Coalition along with DHBC’s latest advocacy efforts. We’ll also review what businesses are up to since the State of Emergency was declar...

2020-05-2031 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 21: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 9, May 11, 2020A conversation with Eric Jonsson, Program Coordinator of the Navigator Street Outreach Program. Eric will be providing an update on the street-involved and homeless population and how they are faring during the pandemic. Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back and he will give us updates on the NS Business Labour Economic Coalition and on DHBC’s latest advocacy efforts. And more updates from Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J...

2020-05-1229 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 20: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 8, May 4, 2020Erica Pellerin, the Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience at Discover Halifax talks about how they are doing things differently during the crisis, Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission updates gives us his updates and Ivy and Allana keep us informed about all the other changes that are happening in Downtown Halifax. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Pa...

2020-05-0533 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 19: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 7, April 27, 2020This week's guest, Susan Hanrahan, the Executive Director of Craft Nova Scotia, talks about the impact that Covid 19 is having on the Craft and Maker community. Also, Paul MacKinnon, Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission bring you the latest updates. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca...

2020-04-2831 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 18: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 6, April 20, 2020Week 6 features an interview with Heather Rankin, Co-owner of Obladee Wine Bar and Paul MacKinnon, Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission brings us all up to date on new developments happening during the Covid 19 Crisis. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ ·Heather Rankin, Co...

2020-04-2135 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 17: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Report 5, April 13, 2020The fifth Downtown Halifax Business Commission Covid-19 Report is here. Ivy, Allana and Paul bring you up to date on all the changes and special guest, Mimi Fautley, Owner of The Loop talks about how the crisis is treating her business. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Mimi Fautley, Ow...

2020-04-1454 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 16: Downtown Halifax Covid-19 Update 4 - Monday, April 6, 2020Here's the latest Covid-19 update for Downtown Halifax. Special guest Philip Holmans speaks about how his business is coping during the crisis and Paul MacKinnon brings us up to date on what the various levels of Government are doing to help. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: ·Philip Holmans, World Tea House worldteahouse.ca Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Bus...

2020-04-0727 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 15: Downtown Halifax Covid 19 Update 3 - Monday March 30, 2020This is our third special COVID-19 episode. We are going to start this episode with Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Paul is going to tell us the progress of the NS Business Labour Economic Coalition – the new official name – that was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DHBC is an active member of this economic coalition. Plus, Paul will tell us about the new developments on provincial and federal relief programs. We’ll also talk about what’s going on with businesses in Downtown Halifax since Nova Scotia has declared a State of Emergency...

2020-03-3129 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 14: Downtown Halifax Covid-19 Crisis Update - Monday March 23, 2020Listen to the latest update about how the Covid-19 Crisis is effecting the Downtown Halifax Business area. Hosts Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills speak to DHBC CEO Paul MacKinnon about what's new and give updates of what's open, what's closed and more. Producers:Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Sp...

2020-03-2422 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 13: Downtown Halifax Covid - 19 Crisis Update Monday March 16, 2020Ivy and Allana sit down with their boss Paul MacKinnon, CEO, DHBC to go over the steps being taken for the Downtown Halifax Business area and go over the current list of cancellations and updates during the current Covid - 19 s crisis. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/ Special t...

2020-03-1719 min

Downtown Lowdown with Downtown Halifax Business Commission Episode 12: International Women's Day. Trampoline Branding, Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint, I Heart Bikes and March Break at the Discovery CentreSunday, March 8, 2020 is International Women's Day. This episode celebrates that with insights from Leslie Gascoigne, President, Trampoline Branding, Christine & Judy-Ann Allen, Owners, Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint and Sarah Craig, Owner, I Heart Bikes. There's also a look at what is happening at the Discovery Centre over the March Break and more of The Coast Top Five Events and Bizz Buzz. Enjoy. Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) 104-1546 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7 (902) 423-6658 Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and...

2020-03-0352 min