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Slate CareersHow To!: Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
Slate CultureHow To!: Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
Slate Daily FeedHow To!: Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
Slate ConversationsHow To!: Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
Slate AdviceHow To!: Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
How To!How To Take a SabbaticalTrisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: How To Hit “Reset” On Your CareerDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leav...2024-07-0939 min
Life's Learning CurveA Face For Radio -John DiDonnaSend us a textPaul's guest is a stand up comic, a graphic artist, a puppeteer, a photographer, a voice artist, and a TV producer/performer, Paul welcomes TV’s John DiDonna. Life stories range from humorist innovator Ernie Kovacs to Chico Marx to a manic bus driver. John’s life is a shared comedic tone poem, His show called TWITS ran in the late 1980s and included some of these elements: Crazy Kenny, Mr. Friendly, Manny Moe and Jack, impersonations of Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood and MORE! This show is a cele...2022-04-0748 min
Online Theatre Development CollaborativeJohn and Dion DiDonna, Phantasmagoria OrlandoJohn and Dion DiDonna of Phantasmagoria Orlando share their stories of how they shifted to live online performance during the pandemic. They talk about the connections they’ve formed with different audiences and the useful tips they’ve learned in creating for, and teaching in, the online space. (Photo of John and Dion by Chris Bridges.)2021-04-0613 min
The Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1579Podcast 1579 of The Riley and Kimmy Show we play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have a Golden Age of Radio production starring actor James Gleason and actress Nancy Olson. Shoutouts to John and Dion DiDonna and Phantasmagoria at Alive After Five in Sanford, Florida.2018-04-1100 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1500On this 1500th episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we honor some who have appeared on previous episodes. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have an example of the Golden Age of Radio starring actor Humphrey Bogart. Shoutouts to Blake Ovard, Patty and Eric Woller, Kool as Heck, Dion and John DiDonna, Phantasmagoria, Todd Merrick, Orlando Toy and Comic Con.2018-01-2300 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1496On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the celebration our 1500th episode being held at Renningers Mount Dora, Florida. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have an example of the Golden Age of Radio starring actor Guy Madison. Shoutouts to Car Booth II, John DiDonna, Phantasmagoria Orlando and Toni Moody.2018-01-1800 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1494On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the celebration our 1500th episode being held at Renningers Mount Dora, Florida. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have an example of the Golden Age of Radio starring actor Richard Crenna. Shoutouts to Toni Moody, John DiDonna and Phantasmagoria Orlando.2018-01-1600 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1491On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the celebration our 1500th episode being held at Renningers Mount Dora, Florida. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have an example of the Golden Age of Radio starring actor Humphrey Bogart and actress Lauren Bacall. Shoutouts to Phantasmagoria Orlando, John DiDonna, and Toni Moody.2018-01-1400 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1490On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we reveal the time and location of the celebration for our 1500th episode. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and have an example of the Golden Age of Radio starring actor Robert Stack. Shoutouts to Phantasmagoria Orlando, John DiDonna, Renningers Mount Dora.2018-01-1300 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowSpecial Spacie_Awards_PodcastWe talk about our decision to remove ourselves from the Spacie Awards. We talk about the Space Coast Comic Con. Shoutouts to David Grace, Jake Estrada, Kimjoy and Blake Ovard, Rick Shea of Famous Faces and Funnies, Dion and John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria, Christian Gillispie of Highlander Novelties, Patty and Eric Woller of Memeâ??s Treat Boutique, and Peter Pappas of Viera Comics.2017-05-0200 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1214On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and example of Edgar Allan Poe on the Golden Age of Radio. Shoutout to John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria and Jake Estrada of Space Coast Comixx.2017-04-1400 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1131On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the Boy Scouts, the Spacie Awards and how we need your vote. We also chat about the upcoming Orlando Toy and Comic Con Pre-Party happening at Comic Central in Sanford, Florida. We play nerd/geek pop culture trivia and an example of the Golden Age of Radio. Shoutouts to George Lowe the voice of Space Ghost, Tugg the Bull Terrier Puppy, Kim and Blake Ovard, Tyson/Comic Central, Rick Shea/Famous Faces and Funnies, Peter Pappas/Viera Comics, Thomas Blasco of Bat Tech Cosplay, John DiDonna and Dion...2017-01-2400 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1111This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the upcoming Deland Florida Comic and Collectible convention. We play nerd geek pop culture trivia and dedicate an Edgar Allan Poe example of The Golden Age of Radio to John DiDonna and Phantasmagoria.2017-01-0700 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1110Flashback Friday episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the upcoming Deland Florida Comic and Collectible convention. We play nerd geek pop culture trivia and two samples of The Golden Age of Radio. Shoutouts to John DiDonna/Phantasmagoria, George Lowe the voice of Space Ghost, John Beatty, Clay Mann, Tim Proctor, Patty and Eric Woller of Vicious Collectibles.2017-01-0600 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1048On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about George Lowe the voice of Space Ghost, the Daytona Beach Comic Convention We play nerd/geek trivia and example of the golden age of radio featuring Claude Rains, Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead. Shoutouts to Todd Merrick of Heroes Landing, Mikeâ??s Comics and the Orlando Toy and Comic Con, Joel D. Wynkoop, John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria, Tom Raupp.2016-11-0900 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1019On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we thank the Deland Animal Hospital. We talk about vintage halloween costumes, Renninger's Steampunk & Industrial days. We play nerd/geek trivia and a sample of the golden age of radio that caused the creation of a classic TV show. Shoutouts to John DiDonna/Phantasmagoria Orlando, Florida Tribal Dance, Marc B. Lee and Mark Mayhew.2016-10-1100 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1018On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about Renninger's Steampunk & Industrial Show, Orson Welles, Dracula. We play nerd/geek trivia and a sample of the golden age of radio being dedicated to John DiDonna and Phantasmagoria Orlando.2016-10-0600 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #1002On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we play our new show jingle performed by Phantasmagoria Orlando. We interview Jim Cara the owner of Carasells Collectibles and talk about todayâ??s celebration of our 1000th episode, the DeLand Craft Show. We have details on how you can win tickets to the Daytona Beach Comic Book Convention. We focus on in our opinion the best comic book/collectible show in October...Lake Collect-A-Con Mount Dora. We feature an interview with artist Jason Fabok. Shoutouts to Chad Thomas, Rob Guillory, John DiDonna, Tom Raupp of Pop Culture Playground, Katie Roberts a...2016-09-2300 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #953On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about the Suicide Squad movie, Lucille Ball. We play nerd/geek trivia and an example of comedy Golden Age of Radio that was the origin to the I Love Lucy TV show. Shoutouts to John DiDonna, Comic Central, Tom Raupp of Pop Culture Playground.2016-08-0500 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #931This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about which one was goth, best in Orlando, Pokemon Go, Mick Jagger, retro Nintendo videogames. We play nerd/geek trivia. Shoutouts to Jason Smith, John DiDonna and Phantasmagoria.2016-07-1500 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #916This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we have a shoutouts to Tom Raupp of Pop Culture Playground and John DiDonna. We talk about Vincent D'Onofrio and play nerd/geek trivia and have an example of Susan Hayward during the golden age of radio for Throwback Thursday.2016-06-3000 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #887This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show We play nerd/geek trivia and have a golden age of radio Edgar Allen Poe production. Shoutouts to Comic Central in Sanford Florida and John DiDonna.2016-06-0100 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #886This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about Shoutouts to John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria Orlando. We talk about Archie Comics artist/writer Dan Parent and play an old time radio version of Archie.2016-05-3100 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #838This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk Space Coast Nerd Fest including actors Ricou Browning Julie Adams from Creature from the Black Lagoon. Shoutouts to John DiDonna/Phantasmagoria, and Eppie Epperman. We play nerd/geek trivia and a Julie Adams Old Time Radio performance.2016-04-1300 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast 754This episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we interview John DiDonna from the victorian horror/steampunk troupe Phantasmagoria Orlando. We talk about their appearance this weekend at Renningers Steampunk Industrial Show in Mount Dora, Florida. Shoutout to Bill Warriner and the Orlando Toy and Comic Con.2016-01-2200 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #739On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk to John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria Orlando about their upcoming appearance at The Deland Comic & Collectible Show this weekend. We also talk about the stage work, ghosts and a haunted house. Shoutouts to Jim Cara, Lisa Cara of Carasells Collectibles and Toni from Renningerâ??s Mount Dora.2016-01-0800 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #728On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about Michael Mundy actor from The Walking Deadâ??s upcoming appearance Florida, Batman v Superman, Carrie Fisher. We have shoutouts to John DiDonna/Phantasmagoria Orlando, artists Humphrey Ching & Chris Butler, The Orlando Toy and Comic Con, The Deland Comic and Collectible Show, Florida Geek Scene.2015-12-2800 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #721On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about Dickens by Candlelight in Orlando. Shoutout to John DiDonna. We play a Holiday/Christmas Golden Age of Radio production of A Christmas Carol/Scrooge.2015-12-2100 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #716On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we talk about Star Wars, The Walking Dead actor Mike Mundyâ??s appearance in Florida at Nerdtropolis Comics with artists Chris Butler & Humphrey Ching, The Deland Comic & Collectibles Show, Dickens By Candlelight 2015 Season. Shoutouts to John DiDonna, Phantasmagoria Orlando, Renningers Mount Dora. We have nerd/pop culture trivia.2015-12-1700 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #669On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we recap/review: Spooky Empire Horror Convention Orlando, Florida, & interview actor Mike Mundy from The Walking Dead & The Hunger Games, Director/Actor John DiDonna of Phantasmagoria Orlando, DaTwiins Brian & Lee Parnell, Nerd Bill McCray, Terry Moore of the band of Outdated Slang. Shoutout to Marc B. Lee.2015-11-0200 minThe Riley and Kimmy ShowPodcast #644On this episode of The Riley and Kimmy Show we interview John DiDonna from Phantasmagoria Orlando about their new production â??The Darkness Returnsâ??. Also, on this episode we talk to Peter Pappas the owner of Viera Comics in Melbourne, Florida about his grand opening this Saturday & cosplay/costume contests. Shoutouts to artists Jake Estrada, Terance Baker & Kool As Heck2015-10-0800 min
Art Beat - WUCF9-18-09 - The Red Chair AffairThe Red Chair Affair is an annual gala that marks the beginning of the cultural arts season by bringing together artists of all mediums for one star-studded evening. Event Director John DiDonna shares a behind-the-scenes look into the madness that goes into making the magic. Pyrotechnics? Check! Altering space and time? Check!2009-09-1800 min