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Proud StutterFrom Delhi to Data and Back to the Stutter That Shaped HimIn this episode of Proud Stutter, Maya talks with tech entrepreneur Kanav Hasija about growing up with a severe stutter in India, being bullied in school, and how changing cities gave him the chance to redefine himself. Kanav shares how facing fear head on through quizzes, speeches, and leadership roles helped shift his relationship with speaking, and how stuttering later shaped the way he communicates as a founder. He walks through his journey from early engineering experiments to building healthcare and construction tech companies, and reflects on how stuttering pushed him to be more precise, patient, and resilient. The...
2025-12-2633 min
Proud StutterFrom The Vault: The Psychology Behind Our Responses To StutteringMaya revisits a listener favorite featuring choir clinicians Benedict and Talia, a husband-and-wife team who share powerful lessons about communication and empathy. Talia offers three practical tips for being a better listener to someone who stutters, starting with her first insight: “Fear is first.” She explains that fear is our natural initial response to new situations, and recognizing that helps us create calmer, more compassionate conversations.Listen to the full interview to hear Talia’s other two insights, and how she and Benedict model true partnership, humor, and presence in every interaction.In thi...
2025-11-0726 min
Proud StutterThis Playwright Who Stutters Found His Voice on the Page, and the StageMaya sits down with Jerry Slaff, a playwright and and a writer who stutters, for a conversation about voice, craft, and the lifelong arc from fear to freedom. Jerry first reached out to Proud Stutter back in December 2021, writing, “once a stutterer, always a stutterer… if people don’t like my speech, that’s their problem.” We revisit that email and trace how age, practice, and community reshaped his relationship to speaking, onstage, at work, and in everyday life.Jerry reflects on building a career that demanded communication, from press briefings, talkbacks, to cold reads, and how stuttering...
2025-10-1839 min
Proud StutterIna Found Her Voice Across Three Languages. And Learned to Lean Into the Good Pain of StutteringMaya sits down with Ina Lalich, a San Francisco–raised, multilingual woman who stutters, for a conversation about language, identity, and learning to take up space. Ina describes growing up between Serbian/Croatian and English (with a later detour through French), and how her fluency shifted across languages over time -- sometimes finding relief in Belgrade, later feeling the opposite. She talks about the “different mind” each language gives her, and how writing her college essay on stuttering helped her claim it as strength: creativity, precision, and deep empathy.Now a user researcher at Quizlet who records hersel...
2025-09-2631 min
Proud StutterGiving Stuttering the Mic in New Orleans: 20 Years After KatrinaFilmmaker and stuttering ally Andy Phillips joins Maya to mark the 10-year anniversary of his short film WORDS, a story born from two loves: New Orleans and spoken-word poetry. Andy shares how a friend who stutters, late-night script pages in a dreaded Shakespeare class, and a chance connection to a Lower Ninth Ward community center shaped the film’s heartbeat. A tour with neighborhood elder “Mr. Robert,” the Katrina watermark still visible on walls, inspired the opening poem and grounded the story in place and resilience. Andy also talks about researching stuttering to avoid tired stereotypes and building an indie...
2025-09-1325 min
Freakonomics Radio646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ...What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES:David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah.Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F.Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines.Ed Bolen, president and C.E.O. of the National Business Aviation Association.John Strong, professor of finance and economics at the William and Mary School of Business.Kenneth Levin, retired air traff...
2025-09-121h 01
Proud StutterInside the Largest Genetic Study of StutteringDr. Dillon Pruett has lived both sides of stuttering: the anxious kid rehearsing every word and the scientist searching DNA for answers. His groundbreaking research, recently published in Nature Genetics, uncovered 57 genetic hotspots tied to stuttering -- proof that our voices carry a biological story as complex as any human trait. In our conversation, Dillon shares how his personal journey shaped his path into research, what the findings reveal about stuttering’s overlap with traits like musicality and sleep, and why the goal isn’t to “fix” stuttering but to demystify it. At its heart, this episode is about turning...
2025-09-0133 min
Proud StutterSam Once Feared Her Stutter. Now She’s a Talk Therapist Helping Others Unmask.Maya sits down with Sam Gennuso, a Bay Area-based licensed psychotherapist and person who stutters, for a conversation about vulnerability, self-acceptance, and what it means to unmask. Sam shares her journey of growing up covert, discovering her stutter, and the early therapy experiences that shaped her understanding of fluency, shame, and identity.Now a talk therapist, Sam talks about how stuttering has become one of her greatest teachers - helping her show up more authentically in her work and relationships. The episode explores themes of nervous system regulation, daily grounding practices, boundary-setting, and the metaphor of stuttering...
2025-08-1537 min
Proud StutterFor Years, Justin Thought His Voice Was a Liability. Now It’s the Heart of His Mental Health Mission.This week on Proud Stutter, we’re joined by Justin McCullough, a longtime stutterer, technologist, and founder of the upcoming mental health platform, Eight Minute Chat.Justin opens up about growing up with a stutter after a major shift in his family dynamic, how it impacted his high school and college experiences, and the quiet persistence that shaped his career in tech. From building his first software system at a community college to launching his own company, Justin reflects on how stuttering has influenced his drive to prove himself, and how it’s intertwined with his sense of s...
2025-07-3036 min
Proud StutterShamez Spent Years Trying to Slay His Stutter. Instead, He Befriended the Dragon.This week on Proud Stutter, we’re joined by Shamez Kasam, a lifelong stutterer based in Alberta, Canada, who shares his powerful journey from shame to self-acceptance—and what he calls “recovery.” Shamez talks about growing up with severe stuttering, the impact it had on his life, and how purposeful desensitization helped shift his mindset. We explore what it means to be a “recovered stutterer,” the emotional toll of speech-based trauma, and how empathy and persistence can grow from stuttering. This episode is a testament to resilience, self-reflection, and the lifelong process of befriending your voice.In this...
2025-07-1328 min
Proud StutterLouise Hid Her Covert Stutter for Years. Now Her Podcast Is Taking On Stuttering Representation in the Media.This week on Proud Stutter, we’re joined by Louise Escher, a language teacher, violinist, and host of Did They Stutter?—a podcast exploring stuttering representation in film, TV, and literature. Louise shares her journey from covert stuttering to finding her voice, and how starting a podcast helped her challenge stigma and build community. We talk about the importance of authentic media portrayals, what covert stuttering looks like on screen (or doesn’t), and why her own podcast was born out of both inspiration and frustration. Plus, Maya shares updates on new stuttering-centered films in the works and why repres...
2025-06-2035 min
Proud StutterIsmaele Hid His Stutter for Years. Now He’s Exploring It Through Arctic WildlifeThis week on Proud Stutter, Maya is joined by Ismaele Tortella, a filmmaker and cinematographer based in the Norwegian Arctic whose upcoming documentary Arctic Blue explores his personal relationship with stuttering through nature and silence. In this powerful 100th episode, Ismaele and Maya talk about using art to process shame, navigating everyday challenges as covert stutterers, and how speaking openly about stuttering can lighten the emotional weight it carries. They reflect on vulnerability, resilience, and why the act of storytelling itself can be transformational—for the teller and the community.In this episodeGet early bi...
2025-06-0651 min
Proud StutterStuttering & Survivor Season 48 FINALE Ft. Caitlin Dietz & Eliot GoldsteinMaya, Caitlin, and Elliot recap the thrilling finale of Survivor Season 48, celebrating Mitch's incredible journey and the great representation of the stuttering community. They discuss the season's most memorable moments, strategic plays, and emotional highlights, including Kyle and Camilla's secret alliance, Mitch's social game, and Eva's perseverance. They also reflect on the portrayal of stuttering in the show and its impact on the stuttering community.In this episodeGet early bird tickets for Proud Stutter's Annual Gala on October 9-----Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff...
2025-05-2546 min
Proud StutterStuttering & Survivor Season 48 Episode 8 Ft. Caitlin Dietz & Eliot GoldsteinMaya, Caitlin, and Elliot are back to discuss stuttering on Survivor Season 48, Episode 8, and the latest twists and turns in the episode. From alliances and drama to strategic plays and surprise advantages, they break down all the key moments you won't want to miss.In this episodeRegister for Proud Stutter's Stuttering Awareness Week event on May 8Use promo code PROUD25 at checkout for a free ticket. -----Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Matt Didisheim, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig...
2025-04-1936 min
Under the Electric StarsChange of Heart (Part II)Under the watchful eyes of two surgeons, Tari de Whitte has a change of heart. And maybe others do too. Featuring a phrase often repeated, a much-needed hug, and snap decisions.
Trigger warnings: Medical discussion and procedures, drug abuse, surgery, surveillance, discussions of memory loss, fainting, discussion of death, alarms, fire, yelling, breaking glass, characters in peril.
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2024-08-0233 minUnder the Electric StarsChange of Heart (Part I)There's a timer ticking on Tari de Whitte's life and everybody knows it. And while eir survival hangs in the balance, Haven's freedom encroaches on the fate of Cair Mallplex--and Zero Zero along with it. Featuring a trip backwards in time, reckless decisions, and confessions in waiting rooms.
Trigger warnings: Discussions of death, drug and alcohol abuse, medical peril, discussions of medical treatments, gun violence, reckless driving, depictions of manic and depressive episodes, discussions of the afterlife, hallucinations, gaslighting, discussions of police violence and surveillance, drug deals, memory issues and amnesia.
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2024-07-2656 min
Midnight CallerMidnight Caller: "The Red Shoes" - Episode FourIn the final, shocking ending to "The Red Shoes" - Kelly finds herself trapped inside Natalya's apartment and finally learns the terrible, dark secret behind the ballerina and her Red Ballet Slippers...
Musical compositions include: "Resolutions" and “Filaments” by Scott Buckely, "Ghost" by Tim Beck, "Demented Nightmare" by Darren Curtis, and "Haunted" by Ross Bugden. The cast includes: Claudia Besso as "Natalya", Tara Norris as "Kelly", Richard M Dumont as "Frank" and "Vic", Zakary Risinger as "Atticus", Jason Konopisos-Alvarez as "Dmitriy", Rose Markisello as "Ms. Horowitz", Diana Suko as "Marie", Josiah Polhemus as "Mike", Kate...
2024-07-1632 min
Together At The TableSeason 1 Recap SpecialClose out this season of "Together At The Table" alongside Andrew Phillips in our season-ending Recap Special, focused on showcasing the most impactful and transformative moments we've experienced together. We'll look back at the season's highlights, including memorable moments from Zach Bolen, Tim Timmons, Todd Smith, Sarah Kroger, Stu G, Jack Mooring, Dwan Hill, Travis Ryan, and others. Come together with us as we celebrate the stories, questions, and insights that have united us, creating a community of trust and belonging centered around Jesus’ table.. . . . Subscribe to Together At The Table HERE. Follow us on...
2024-01-0230 min
Together At The TableChristmas Special: Holiday Talk with Season 1 ArtistsThis episode serves up a delightful feast of holiday stories and Christmas memories shared by a lineup of talented artists from Season 1, including Zach Bolen, Tim Timmons, Todd Smith, Sarah Kroger, Stu G, Jack Mooring, Dwan Hill, Travis Ryan, and more. From turkey talk to family dysfunction, Christmas carols, and traditions, these conversations will make you laugh, cry, reminisce, and savor the warmth of the holiday season. So grab a seat, indulge in some pumpkin pie, and join us for a festive gathering in this special episode of “Together at the Table.”. . . . Subscribe to Together At The...
2023-12-261h 01
Together At The TableEpisode 1: Zach Bolen on Mystery as a Unifying ExperienceOur friend Zach Bolen kicks off Season 1 with a conversation that explores the full spectrum of human emotions! As the frontman of Seattle-born alternative Citizens, Zach writes songs that tell authentic stories. Today, we jump into his life story, talking about the mystery of faith, the healing nature of community, and Citizens’s latest album “i can’t find the edges of you.” This album is as beautiful as it is profound, and we can't wait for you all to hear it! . . . . Subscribe to Together At The Table HERE. Follow us on Instagram HERE.
2023-10-1042 min
Movie Deputy REVIEWSThe Blind (2023)Many have come to know and love Duck Dynasty... Their story isn't one of success but one of failure and how they failed and grew from that is how they became who they are today.
Today is a bit of a sad show. This will be our LAST Sunday episode. I will from time to time post a bonus episode on random Sundays but as a rule... I'm setting that day aside.
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2023-10-0113 minUnder the Electric StarsInsideThree sets of footsteps have been left behind in the dust, a wild chase winding its way through the deserted halls. And the only lights to guide Caine, Jet, and Vic as they chase down the trail are the holoframes of long-gone POTEN Co. influencers and the dawn creeping up on the outpost. At the end of it all, there’s a deadly confrontation that, if brought to its inevitable conclusion, means the end of Zero Zero—and Cair Mallplex. And they have to stop it at all costs. Featuring a connection twice made, hard to dodge moves, and a na...
2023-09-291h 08Together At The TablePrologue (Part 1): Zach Bolen & John PhillipsWelcome to "Together At The Table," featuring our host Andrew Phillips. Dive into a brief chat with Zach Bolen from Citizens and get insights from a past conversation with his late father, John, as Andrew sets the stage for the forthcoming podcast.
2023-09-2615 minUnder the Electric StarsEpisode 11: BreachThe enigmatic leader of Cair Mallplex finally reveals her past: one that defies the history that POTEN Co. has sold their citizens for years. And beyond the room where she tells her tale, another story is quickly unfolding. Featuring unexpected reactions, new names, and the return of a few old gadgets.
Trigger warnings: Loud sounds (alarms, planes/jets, laser fire), discussion of military/predatory military recruiting, implied transphobia/gender dysphoria, discussion of colonization and allusion to Indigenous land struggles, discussion of ableism, implied violent death, medical emergencies, discussion of nonconsensual medical procedures.
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2023-06-301h 07Under the Electric StarsEpisode 10: RecallAs the sandstorm buries Cair Mallplex under its gusts, one memory has swum to the surface for Caine and Jet. And at the edge of other late-night memories, familiar faces and half-remembered voices are recalled. Featuring just the right amount of sugar, features that may be bugs, and acronyms that can be hard to follow.
Trigger warnings: Dehumanization, abuse (physical, emotional manipulation/gaslighting, discussion of withholding food), memory loss, and extensive discussion on death and its impact. Extensive medical discussion including discussions of memory loss and ableism.
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2023-04-281h 08
Hi NayEpisode Swap: Under The Electric Stars - S2E9: ArrivalEpisode Swap with Under The Electric Stars!More than one threat looms over Cair Mallplex: the raging dust storm and the huge shadow of Elizabeth Haven snuff out the last of the wan light. And there’s no escaping the specters of the past that have arrived. Featuring a one-off nickname, a mystery solved, and a question of what it means to be human.Trigger warnings: Dehumanization, violence, yelling, discussion of medical issues, discussion of non-consensual medical procedures, discussion of drug abuse, threatening, gaslighting.Find us on our website at undertheelectricstars.com!Transcripts ar...
2023-04-1854 min
Crown JewelsEpisode 7: Victory Repeats ItselfTrigger warning for intense action sequences, glitched audio, references to past domestic abuse (drug use, trauma bonding between a parent and child, Munchausen's by proxy, neglect)
Bilal and Lee try to escape, while Heer, Nazzy, and Altaf struggle to find them.
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INIGO SHERWANI, the Showrunner and on Writing
ELI RAMOS on Supervision, Writing, and Sound Editing
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2023-03-171h 05Under the Electric StarsEpisode 9: ArrivalMore than one threat looms over Cair Mallplex: the raging dust storm and the huge shadow of Elizabeth Haven snuff out the last of the wan light. And there’s no escaping the specters of the past that have arrived. Featuring a one-off nickname, a mystery solved, and a question of what it means to be human.
Trigger warnings: Dehumanization, violence, yelling, discussion of medical issues, discussion of non-consensual medical procedures, discussion of drug abuse, threatening, gaslighting.
Find us on our website at undertheelectricstars.com!
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2023-02-2452 min
Lord of The Rings Sentence82-93. I Laid The Groundwork (With Sydney Bolen)Sydney Bolen is back! We're here to talk about another sentence (and maybe a few more). We are greeted by a familiar gray friend. Great ep! Listen!
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2023-01-2029 minLord of The Rings Sentence81. New Year, New Guest! (With Sydney Bolen)Okay, so we didn't finish the books over Christmas, but we DID make some progress. With newfound motivation, Chad continues reading The Fellowship of the Ring sentence by sentence. He's joined on the 81st sentence by Sydney Bolen (@sydneybolen) and it is just a hoot and a half!
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2023-01-1322 min
Redeemed VisionEpisode 27 - In Pursuit of Genuine Masculinity with Hudson ByblowBeing a real Catholic man in the modern world is tough! And when we have experienced wounds of sexuality, this mission is even more difficult.
Join Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, and Hudson Byblow discuss Hudson's journey from a pornified understanding of being a man into a world of integrated freedom in being transformed by by Jesus Christ.
About Hudson Byblow: He speaks about the Catholic Faith (including human sexuality) in accordance with Pope JPII’s Theology of the Body through in an engaging and personalized approach, formed by his own journey of coming home...
2022-12-0859 minUnder the Electric StarsEpisode 8: Broken/BreakA certain kind of calm has fallen over the outposts. After new arrivals, high tensions, power outages, and the world seeming to shift on its axis, at the end of the day, the world readjusts. And life goes on. Zero Zero may be considering their return home. Cair Mallplex has finally come to the calm after the storm. Though that's not usually how that phrase goes, is it? Featuring a rousing game of tennis, ghosts in the machine, and new names, depending on how you look at it.
Trigger warnings: Flashbacks, panic attacks, glitch sound effects, violence...
2022-11-0458 minUnder the Electric StarsUTES Interstitial: The UltrasAstra Kilby is the most sought after musician beyond Metropolis West. When she's not playing yet another show, he's patrolling the outposts with the Ultras, a rebel group dedicated to stopping the Correctors from taking over. Audition day has come up for her and Katz Delany's new band, and it's time for them to find a new sound--and a new name for themselves.
Featuring cans of beans, unlikely weapons, and a performance you won't soon forget.
Trigger warnings: References to police brutality and attacks, police brutality, lying, and emotional manipulation, sounds of police sirens.
2022-09-301h 05
Worship Artistry PodcastDeep Dive on Altogether Good with Zach BolenAltogether Good by Citizens is an under the radar worship song that really shouldn't be. Jason sat down with lead singer and co-songwriter Zach Bolen to dive deep into this beautiful song and got a live acoustic performance to boot.
2022-06-011h 07
Both Sides Of The SurfaceBSOTS ON BONDFIRE 179 (03/11/2022)Robert Glasper collabs with Q-Tip and Esperanza Spalding. Georgia Anne Muldrow remixes Hiatus Kaiyote. Anti-war sentiments from Omar and Walt Bolen. Ukrainian composer/harpist Alina Bzhezhinska shows reverence for Dorothy Ashby. The Caribbean/Creole carnival flavor of Dowdelin. Plus essential selections from Little Simz, Allysha Joy, Rebecca Vasmant, and so much more.If you have feedback about anything you heard, feel free to leave a 60-90 second voice mail at the BSOTS Speakpipe page! https://www.speakpipe.com/bsotsp.s. If you like what you hear, please support this station by donating to Bondfire...
2022-03-131h 29
The Pope & Young PodcastEp.52: Chuck Adams and Allen BolenJason and Dylan are joined by two very special guests, Allen Bolen and Chuck Adams. Allen, the current world record holder for velvet typical Sitka blacktail is passing the torch on to none other than Chuck Adams, who just shot an incredible 109 7/8” velvet typical sitka blacktail to take the new world record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-141h 03
We Need to Talk About Spider-ManWe Need To Talk About Spider-Man Homecoming (With Sydney Bolen)We are joined by MCU super fan, Sydney Bolen who tries to convince Cody that the Tom Holland Spider-Man is the best! Chad just might agree. We also talk Venom news!
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2021-09-2400 min
Ag State of Mind with Jason MedowsASOM - Ep 71 - Sami BolenExtreme focus on fitness and being involved in agriculture have not always gone hand in hand. I find that odd. However, there are several in the agriculture world who are doing their best to break that. Sami Bolen is a wife, mother, rancher, MU extension agent, among other things living in Southwest Missouri. She has an incredible passion for fitness that goes hand in hand with her passion for farming. We chat a bit about her journey and how she has taken steps to keep herself as fit as possible. The highlight of the podcast to me is Sami's why...
2021-01-3100 min
The Pope & Young PodcastEp. 1 - Breaking RecordsJason and Dylan are joined by Allen Bolen and his son Jake, to talk Allen's new WORLD RECORD! Allen recently shot a new world record velvet typical sitka blacktail, and he is here to tell us all about his 108 1/8" GIANT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-2358 min
The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 11: Dr. John Pham - Vice Dean of Western University COMP-NWDr. John Pham stops by the studio to talk with Jason about his immigration to the United States from Vietnam following the fall of Saigon. John shares in depth on his family's acclimation to the US life in Portland, helping his parents operate a food cart in the Portland Saturday Market, and how he decided to pursue a career as a physician. Jason and John discuss the med school lifestyle as well as the difference between osteopathic doctors and medical doctors. Since both guys share a love of Asian food, the two talk about their favorite cuisines...
2020-08-031h 11The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 10: Drew Briese - Lebanon Skate Park & Briese Custom ConcreteOwner of Briese Custom Concrete, Drew Briese drops by the show to talk about how he helped to complete the Lebanon Skate Park project and what that project meant to him personally as a skater. Jason asks him about how he got into concrete work and what led him to starting his own business. Drew also talks about his work/life balance and how giving up alcohol over 4 years ago gave him clarity and allowed him to better focus on his family and businesss. https://www.briesecustomconcrete.com/https://lebanonskatepark.org/
2020-07-2754 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 9: Kris Latimer - Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater SantiamKris Latimer joins Jason in studio to talk about her childhood in Lebanon and the special bond she developed with her mother. Jason digs into how Kris ended up leaving a 23-year state job to become the Executive Director or the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Santiam. They both reminisce about the positive experiences of working in a youth development organization, and how much of an impact Club staff members have on the members they serve. Kris also discusses how the Club has adapted to the pandemic and what role they took on to serve their community...
2020-07-2056 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 8: Rebecca Grizzle - Executive Director, Lebanon Chamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce Executive Director and City Councilor Rebecca Grizzle drops by the studio to talk about the struggles of running the chamber during a pandemic, her traumatic year abroad in Venezuela, and her love for champagne. Jason quizzes her about their first meeting (she hired him as a Stockman at Walmart in 1994!) and explores how she felt taking on the role of Chamber Director after long time friend Shelley Garrett died unexpectedly in May of 2019. This episode contains lots of light-hearted jabs between Jason and Rebecca and is likely NSFW thanks to Rebecca's colorful storytelling. Pop in the...
2020-07-131h 15The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 7: Laura Gillott - Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette - Lebanon, OreognLaura Gillott is the owner and principal broker of the Keller WIlliams Realty Mid-Willamette - Lebanon Oregon real estate office. A practicing realtor since 1992, Laura worked her way up in the business by first becoming an agent and eventually opening her own office which now supports a 38 person team of realtors and supporting staff. Jason has plenty of questions about the local real estate market, real estate investment, and also learns about Laura's unique family adoption story. This episode is a great listen for anyone thinking about buying or selling a home, as well as how a business leader...
2020-07-0649 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 6: Ty Tomlin - Lebanon High School Dean of Students & Head Football CoachDean of Students and Head Varsity Football Coach of Lebanon (OR) High School Ty Tomlin joins the podcast to discuss his college football playing career at the University of Oregon as well as leading the 2016 Lebanon football team to it's first ever state championship. Jason asks Ty to compare today's college recruiting process to his days as a player, and they talk about what makes high school sports so important for today's youth. Ty also shares about his journey from a walk-on college player to earning a scholarship on the #2 team in the nation and the friendships he developed...
2020-06-281h 15The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 5: Mayor Paul AzizLebanon Mayor Paul Aziz calls in to talk about his first career as a police officer and the diving accident that made him a paraplegic. Paul recalls his injury, his recovery, and how he had to adapt his life to survive. Jason asks him about how he ended up leaving southern California and what got him interested in local politics. A great conversation with some raw, emotional stories.
2020-06-2254 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 4: Representative Sherrie SprengerOregon House District 17 Representative Sherrie Sprenger joins the podcast to discuss her public service career including rural law enforcement, numerous public committees, becoming a State Representative, and her current campaign for the Linn County Board of Commissioners. Jason wants to know more about the people who had influence on Sherrie along the way and what the impact of her public life has on her family life. She also discusses her plans should she become the next Linn County Commissioner.
2020-06-1551 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 3: Matt Cowart of Conversion BrewingFounder and brew master of Conversion Brewing Matt Cowart joins the podcast to discuss the vision and planning needed to open Lebanon's first brew pub. He and Jason talk about growing up in a small town and making the transition from a "home schooled farm kid" to public high school, community college, and eventually entrepreneurship. Matt talks about his influences growing up and how his mechanical skills led to racing in the Gambler 500 and starting his own racing team, Semantics Racing. Jason wants to know more about how a home brewer ends up turning his passion into a business...
2020-06-081h 09The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 2: Trevor Tagle - Musician and Singer/SongwriterSinger and songwriter Trevor Tagle sits down in studio to discuss his journey as a promising musician and the struggles of trying to make it in the music business. Trevor has opened for country legends like Toby Keith, Mark Chestnutt, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Tracy Lawrence, to name a few. Jason asks about Trevor's musical beginnings like teaching himself to play the guitar in college, before diving into the future of his music career which includes a move to Nashville to make a serious run at a record deal. Trevor talks about his passion for music and how...
2020-05-301h 23The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersEpisode 1: Courtney PaulJason's first guest of the podcast is Courtney Paul, who survived a horrific burn injury at age 21 and used the experience to change the course of her life. Courtney shares the events leading up to the night of injury, including her mother's premonition just a few days before, and recalls her experiences in the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Jason wants to know about the mental impact of her burn and asks about the long-term recovery process. Courtney shares how the experience taught her the power of her own influence on other burn victims, and how she...
2020-05-2853 minThe Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference MakersThe Fire Inside: Teaser EpisodeTeaser episode for The Fire Inside podcast, featuring stories of today's difference makers.
2020-05-1605 min
Inside Virginia Tech WrestlingTony Robie looks at Virginia Tech's position at the ACC Tournament - VT95Tony Robie returns for Episode 95 of Inside Virginia Tech wrestling to put the memory away of the last two dual meets of the season and look forward to the 2020 ACC Championships hosted by Pittsburgh on Sunday, March 8. We go weight-by-weight with Robie on the Hokies’ qualifying chances. SHOW SEGMENTS 0:34 - Show Introduction 0:51 - Coach Robie goes to Western Pennsylvania again 1:48 - Finishing up the dual meet season 3:20 - Back to the scene of the crime 4:30 - The allocation procedure 5:44 - There’s a good chance of going compared to the old system 8:25 - The team race 10:10 - 125 pounds 12:25 - 133 pounds 13:57 - 14...
2020-03-0534 min
Inside Virginia Tech WrestlingAnother Top 10 ACC dual approaches for Hokies - VT94Tony Robie returns for Episode 94 of Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling. We'll recap the events since the loss at home to North Carolina, which includes the wins at Virginia and ODU before beating Duke comfortably at the Moss Arts Center. Coach Robie will break down the NC State dual weight-by-weight as there are as many as eight possible toss-up matches and six weights where athletes are meeting for the first time in college. SHOW SEGMENTS 0:38 - Introduction 1:00 - Recovering from Carolina. 2:00 - The experience at the Moss Arts Center 3:35 - Good crowd at U.Va. 5:40 - Impressions of NC State vs...
2020-02-1235 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots: 11-10-19There’s been 10 straight days of Short Time Shots. This is National Podcast Post Month, which is kinda like National Novel Writing Month. NaPodPoMo as compared to NaNoWriMo. The goal is to put out a podcast a day for the month of November. This is part of the reason Short Time Shots came back. The season’s here, it started on November 1 and there’s wrestling news virtually every day. What’s going to make this suck is Thanksgiving, but I’ll figure something out. This is Short Time Shots, a mostly daily look at the scores in more from the world...
2019-11-1114 minShort Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots - November 2, 2019It’s Short Time Shots for November 2, 2019. In Duals: Fueled by victories from B.C. LaPrade at 157 pounds and Hunter Bolen at 184 pounds, No. 16 Virginia Tech picked up its first win in school history over Missouri, beating the No. 9 Tigers 29-10 in Blacksburg. The Hokies won the last four matches of the dual, which included a forfeit at 133 and a 26-second fall by Mitch Moore at 141 pounds to close out the win. 24 Virginia went 2-0, beating Maryland 34-6 and Division III Southern Virginia 50-3. Maryland picked up the first win of the Alex Clemsen era with a win over Southern Vi...
2019-11-0310 min
Short Time ShotsShort Time Shots: 11-02-19It’s Short Time Shots for November 2, 2019. In Duals: Fueled by victories from B.C. LaPrade at 157 pounds and Hunter Bolen at 184 pounds, No. 16 Virginia Tech picked up its first win in school history over Missouri, beating the No. 9 Tigers 29-10 in Blacksburg. The Hokies won the last four matches of […]
2019-11-0300 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots - November 2, 2019It's Short Time Shots for November 2, 2019! In Duals:•Fueled by victories from B.C. LaPrade at 157 pounds and Hunter Bolen at 184 pounds, No. 16 Virginia Tech picked up its first win in school history over Missouri, beating the No. 9 Tigers 29-10 in Blacksburg. The Hokies won the last four matches of the dual, which included a forfeit at 133 and a 26-second fall by Mitch Moore at 141 pounds to close out the win. •No. 24 Virginia went 2-0, beating Maryland 34-6 and Division III Southern Virginia 50-3. Maryland picked up the first win of the Alex Clemsen era with a win...
2019-11-0309 min
The Ross Bolen PodcastThe Sentinelese Spoil ThanksgivingThe Ross Bolen Podcast returns for its 111th episode. Hosted by Ross Bolen and produced by Micah Wiener. Intro (9:08) American Killed On North Sentinel Island (15:56) Thanksgiving Foods Ranked For Gangsters (48:27) Best Thanksgiving Movies (59:21) Jason Derulo Joins CATS Movie (1:02:00) Micah's Read Of The Day (1:25:02) Announcements 888-WRBOLEN Twitter: @WRBolen, @MicahWiener, @RossBolenPod Instagram: @WRBolen, @MicahWiener, @TheRossBolenPodcast Snapchat: @WRBolen, @MicahTX Twitch: Twitch.com/BossRolen
2018-11-211h 28
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots - February 11, 2018This is Short Time Shots, a look back at the day's college wrestling scores and more from February 11, 2018. I'm your host, Hall of Fame wrestling writer, broadcaster and announcer Jason Bryant … and I'm holding off on the jokes until later because Ohio University Austin Reese is sitting in an Ohio hospital right now after a gigantic scare. So Austin Reese is a redshirt junior on the Bobcats wrestling team. The 174-pounder from Urbana was leading Old Dominion's Seldon Wright 7-0 in the second period of Sunday's dual ESPN's stream cut away from the action -- and never returned. While there's be...
2018-02-1208 min
Sean Vs. WildEP46 - Josh Handy & Bolen Miller Talk Iron Lung - Part 2 - Sean Vs Wild PodcastAlright, Wildlings! It's Part 2 of my conversation with Josh Handy. On today's episode, we're also joined by writer/director Bolen Miller to talk all about their new horror film IRON LUNG. The two discuss the creation of Two Birds Productions, the inspiration behind the movie, growing the film, how Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th's Jason) got involved in the project, moving shooting from Oregon to Kentucky, and creating the "SMASHER" flick genre. Also in the show, the gang discuss small-town diners, smoking in restaurants, and their favorite movies. With Halloween just around the corner, celebrate by tuning in for a...
2017-10-2754 min
Songs & Stories Podcast#194 CookBook from L.A. SymphonyJason Soto (Cookbook) of the critically acclaimed hip-hop outfit, L.A. Symphony joins the podcast to talk hip-hop, the deconstruction of his former evangelical faith, the ensuing treatment he received from the church, his conviction of authenticity and where he’s at now in his music career. Joey also saw a cat trying to commit suicide and another pastor makes an unnecessary awkward joke to find common ground. Check out Cookbook’s music and hire him to be a coach. Find him @CookBookthePR. Sponsors and Links: Blue Apron - http://blueapron.com/badchristian SpareMin - http://sparemin.com/ - @BadChristian for BC Bo...
2016-05-251h 12Songs & Stories Podcast#194 CookBook from L.A. SymphonyJason Soto (Cookbook) of the critically acclaimed hip-hop outfit, L.A. Symphony joins the podcast to talk hip-hop, the deconstruction of his former evangelical faith, the ensuing treatment he received from the church, his conviction of authenticity and where he’s at now in his music career. Joey also saw a cat trying to commit suicide and another pastor makes an unnecessary awkward joke to find common ground. Check out Cookbook’s music and hire him to be a coach. Find him @CookBookthePR. Sponsors and Links: Blue Apron - http://blueapron.com/badchristian SpareMin - http://sparemin.com/ - @BadChristian for BC Bo...
2016-05-251h 12