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CRAMPEDSasheer Zamata Doesn't Want To Ride a Horse on her PeriodSasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along, Ghosts) hangs out for a little 2 person "clam bake" to tell the story of her period pain and fibroids, how she changed her approach to healthcare, and what it's like to do standup about her period pain to 22 million people. CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CRAMPEDSasheer on Instagram: @thesheertruthSasheer's website: https://sasheer.com/Watch Sasheer's new special, The First...
2026-02-0336 min
The Florence Given ShowThe Longer You Linger, the Deeper the MagicI meditated before this episode and…I think you can tell?! Meditating is one of the hardest things for me to do, even though I know the profound effects it has on my levels of daily happiness, creativity and heightened presence. In this episode we explore the necessary discomfort that comes with growth and the rewards that await us when we choose to LINGER in the discomfort instead of running from it. “The comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing ever grows there” is a quote that I have had cemented on my brain s...
2026-02-0332 minCRAMPEDDiet, Exercise, and Period Pain: What You Might Be MissingHave you ever sought help for your period pain and been told "just lose some weight", or "exercise more", or "just cut out [insert any food group here]"? We know that diet and exercise is important, and when we're dealing with period pain (or any of the conditions that cause it), we try to "eat healthy" and "move our bodies". But is there something missing from this equation that's sabotaging our efforts? Kate brings on Allison Yamamoto (certified fitness & nutrition coach specializing in menstrual disturbances) to answer her questions about about diet, exercise, and period...
2026-01-2744 minThe Florence Given ShowThe Art of LINGERINGWhen did it become embarrassing to be joyful? Why are we all in a rush? Why does it feel so awkward to want connection, and smile at people and be HAPPY?! Why does seeking connection feel like such a terrifyingly vulnerable thing?In today’s episode I discuss my fascination with LINGERING, and how practising it intentionally in small moments of my life - pausing to notice the flowers, smiling at someone in the queue or simply not using my phone while waiting for my coffee - has opened up portals of magic and aw...
2026-01-2738 min
Self-HelplessThe Fascinating Science of Period Pain: Tackling Menstrual ‘Death’ Cramps with Kate DowneyDelanie Fischer chats with the host of Cramped, Kate Downey, about why we know so little about period pain. They discuss Kate's experience with endometriosis, as well as her research findings—including expert insights on what might be at the root of period pain and menstrual cramps, little-known biological facts about menstruation and conception, historical gaps in women's health, and the latest innovations in menstrual care. Turns out, periods are way more fascinating than we’ve been told.
Episode Highlights:
Latest Breakthroughs in Period Pain: 1 New Test & Treatment
Menstruation Isn't Common: Only These Animals Do It
How t...
2026-01-211h 05The Florence Given ShowA Good Outfit Is a SPELLIf you wear a good enough outfit, reality bends to YOU!Fashion isn’t frivolous. Feeling BEAUTIFUL isn’t frivolous. It’s fucking fun. And having fun is the most spiritual thing you can do. In today’s episode I talk about the power of using fashion, clothes and styling as a DANGEROUS and sexy spell to cast over yourself, shifting your energy, and snapping yourself into delicious alignment to get everything you want in life. …..Please leave...
2026-01-2024 minCRAMPEDIs Period Pain All In Our Heads? Subscriber-only Episode TeaserDr. Laura Payne, the best-named clinical & research psychologist studying menstrual pain, joins us to talk about how our brains process the sensations of pain. Are there psychological interventions that can actually relieve chronic pain? Does having severe period pain mean we're doomed to chronic pain forever? What's the difference between a doctor telling you "you're just anxious" and a pain psychology specialist helping you reprocess your pain pathways? Will Dr. Payne ever start a band? LETS FIND OUT! Listen to the full episode and support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.c...
2026-01-1315 minThe Florence Given ShowAre You the ‘Therapist Friend’?Are you the person that others feel comfortable sharing their darkest fears, secrets, and trauma with? Are you you the one that everyone dumps on? Does it quietly EXHAUST you?I recorded this realisation for you as soon as it came through to me - in the middle of cooking dinner in my hoodie, so this one is FRESH OFF THE FLOSSY PRESS!I have always played the ‘big sister’ role in my friendships, priding myself on being the person that others rely on - and as a result I ha...
2026-01-1330 min
Your Next Chapter: Podcast Pioneers and InnovatorsKate Helen Downey on Why Live Audio Works Best When You Throw Out the TemplateKate Helen Downey is a podcast producer and live-event creator who's adapted popular podcasts like Revisionist History, Scamfluencers, and Glamorous Trash for the stage.
In this episode of Your Next Chapter, Kate and JT dig into what live events can offer podcasters beyond ticket sales. Kate shares how her background in theater shaped her approach to live audio, why there's no single "right" format for live audio, and how risk and experimentation in events can turn fans into a community.
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Listen to Kate's new podcast, Cramped
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2026-01-0832 minThe Florence Given ShowYou Don't Need To Post About EverythingDo you ever feel so f*cking fatigued by the false urgency of needing to document everything for social media? Do you ever worry that experiences are wasted if you cannot turn them into an essay, painting, song, or piece of content?In this episode I explore a philosophy and a deliciously soothing balm for the modern anxiety of ‘I’m not creating enough quickly enough!!!’ - I share the radical idea that our daily lives and habits THEMSELVES are the art, that YOU are a worthy enough witness and that you are ALWAYS in a s...
2026-01-0618 minThe Florence Given ShowAUDACITY INJECTION ⚡ Make People Say “WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?”NO MORE HUMBLE CRUMBLE IN 2026! This is the only pep talk you will EVER need to supercharge your confidence and AUDACITY when you’ve lost your spark. Every single woman on the planet needs this audio injected into her soul, veins…energy field…everything. Listen to it every single morning, week, month or during any wobbly moment in your life when your people pleasing, good-girl conditioning kicks in and convinces you that you’re ‘not allowed’ to take up space. Wanting less doesn’t make you a good person. L...
2025-12-3036 minThe Florence Given ShowMy Big Fat Crush on Los Angeles (Part Two)This is Part 2 of the story of my DELICIOUS love affair with Los Angeles, following my intuition halfway around the world and creating my dream life in LA. If you’re just joining, go back and listen to Part 1!In this episode, I take you through the journey of getting on the plane to move my whole life in three gorgeous red suitcases to Los Angeles - a city I’d only visited for a week - over a year before. I shed all of my old selves and emerged at LAX as a whol...
2025-12-2338 minThe Florence Given ShowMy Big Fat Crush on Los AngelesIn today’s episode, I’m finally telling you the magical story of my love affair with Los Angeles - how it began - and why I decided to sell almost everything I owned and break it off with my life in London, just to be with her.This is part 1 of 2. In today’s episode I’ll take you through the magical synchronicities that led to my first visit in LA, how I decided to move here within 24 hours of touching down, and how I spent a year secretly collapsing my life in London t...
2025-12-1634 minCRAMPEDAre Crampers Better Off in 2025?In our last episode of 2025, Kate looks back on 2025 and attempts to answer the question "Are crampers better off in 2025?" We take a tour through SUPER FUN stuff that impacts people with period pain like federal funding decisions, new endometriosis research centers, new pain medications, and medical guidance releases. We get a zoomed-out sense of the state of dysmenorrhea in 2025, and what we have to look forward to next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-12-1121 minThe Florence Given Show✨ Slow Down - The Magic is in the JourneyWelcome to the first pep talk of The Florence Given Show! In this episode I introduce a sexy reframe for your anxiety: what if the future didn’t scare you, what if it turned you on EXISTENTIALLY? This episode is for BOTH the person that’s unhappy with where they’re at in life and feels terrified for the future - and for the person who’s already living their dream life, but can’t stop rushing onto the “next thing”.In this episode I propose the id...
2025-12-0931 minThe Florence Given ShowOur First Date (Who The Fuck is Florence Given?!)Good fucking morning, welcome to our first date! Before I sweep you into my stories, weekly philosophical rants and motivational speeches, I thought it would be a delicious idea to start at the beginning: who the f*ck is Florence Given? What’s the story with this new podcast? Why didn’t I just carry on with my old one?!If you’re new to my world, this will catch you up. And if you’ve been here for a while…this will explain the shift. Let’s get into all the...
2025-12-0251 min
She Said She SaidCool Girl FrankEpisode 8 - Cool Girl Frank - is a little bit different! With Amie away, Katie is joined by another bestie - Kate Downey. With almost 20 years of friendship under their belt, Kate and Katie are quite the dynamic duo so expect lots of laughs! They talk through shared experiences as single mums and dating as a single mum and the pleasure of finally accepting yourself for who you are (even if that is a silly little girl!).And here are the show notes:Arbonne fizz sticks - https://www.arbonne.com/us/en/shop-all/nutrition...
2025-11-2356 minThe Florence Given ShowINTRODUCING...The Florence Given ShowThis is the show you'll listen to when you’re done playing it SMALL.Hosted by Florence Given, The Florence Given Show is a podcast that fuses motivational speaking, philosophy, humour, sexuality, spirituality and personal power into one delicious, hypnotic world. Every episode is a permission slip for you to take up SO much space that it makes people think “who does she think she is?”. It’s a weekly shot of espresso for the soul - with raw unfiltered pep talks and deep dives - this show is your pocket hype girl and philosop...
2025-11-1902 minCRAMPEDUsing Period Blood to Diagnose Disease - Subscriber only episode teaserYou know how many diseases are diagnosed or monitored by drawing blood from a vein in your arm and running tests on it? Would those tests still work if you ran them on menstrual blood? It's not THAT crazy, right? So why did the first research into this only start TWELVE YEARS AGO?? In this subscriber-only episode, Kate covers the (brief) history of how western medicine has thought of menstrual blood, and introduces you to three organizations currently developing diagnostic tests to be done on period blood. What if you could dip a test strip in your...
2025-11-0411 minCRAMPEDRecurring UTIs and the MicrobiomeKate brings on a friend for a Case Study episode all about recurring UTIs and the vaginal microbiome. They take a microbiome test and talk to a health provider to understand how whats living in their "villages" impacts yeast infections, UTIs, BV, fertility, and so much more.CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CRAMPEDYou can find Vienna here: https://thecuntsultant.comMore info on Daye: https://www.yourdaye.com...
2025-10-2143 minCRAMPEDWhat Is Patient Advocacy and How Do I Do It? with Tight LippedEverybody's always telling us patient advocacy is the way to solve systemic issues in women's healthcare - ok so what exactly IS patient advocacy? What does it look like? HOW does it get us better care, research and treatments? Kate asks these questions to Noa Fleischacker, executive director of Tight Lipped, a grassroots movement by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain that's actually been able to make change in OB-GYN education programs. CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the...
2025-09-3026 minCRAMPEDHow To Talk About Your Period Pain: Subscriber-only Episode TeaserWhy does it feel so hard to talk about our period pain? Who benefits when we stay quiet? How do we build a world where information about period pain travels as easily as a casual chat?In this how-to episode, Kate gives some tips on what helps her speak up - in one-on-one situations with friends & family & coworkers, and in organizing groups of people with uteruses to share information and support.CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at...
2025-09-1608 min
Create for No ReasonIt’s Never Just a Podcast with Rachel Elsts DowneyWhat does it really take to create a podcast that makes an impact? In this episode, Kate sits down with Rachel Elsts Downey, Founder of Share Your Genius, to explore the creative process, podcasting myths, and how to approach content with purpose and authenticity.Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or you’ve been creating content for years, this conversation will remind you why it’s never “just a podcast.”In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the podcasting space is not oversaturated and where the real opportunities areThe #1 mistake new podcasters make (and ho...
2025-09-0949 minCRAMPEDPelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Period Pain with Dr. Sara ReardonKate talks to Dr. Sara Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer - a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and author of the new book Floored, a woman's guide to pelvic floor health at every age and stage. They discuss what the pelvic floor even is, how pelvic floor muscles are involved in period pain, and how we're all peeing and pooping wrong!CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CRAMPEDSee Privacy Policy at...
2025-09-0427 minCRAMPEDSurgery for Period Pain (Part 2)Kate is back from surgery! In Part 2 of this 2 part episode, Kate walks through the day of the surgery, from arriving at the hospital to the 4 weeks of recovery thus far, and the surgical and pathology results that finally gave her answers to questions about her cramps she's had for 22 years. Hopefully this episode is helpful to anyone curious about endometriosis excision surgery, or anxious about recovery.CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice.Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CRAMPED
2025-08-0728 minCRAMPEDSurgery For Period Pain (Part 1)Kate is back from surgery! In Part 1 of a 2 part series, she goes step by step through the imaging result that gave her the information that lead her to commit to surgery, and the physical, administrative, and financial preparations for her surgery. Get ready to hear real numbers and honesty about the factors contributing to the decision. Hopefully this episode is helpful to anyone on the fence about the decision or trying to figure out how to make surgery feasible. CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice....
2025-07-2927 min
They Had Fun: New York City StoriesThe Chaos Was Too Powerful... with Kate Helen DowneyOn this week's episode, host of the podcast, Cramped, and cofounder of Caveat NYC, Kate Helen Downey, tells us about the time she snuck into the under-construction Barclays Center!Check out Kate on InstagramHave fun like Kate?Donate to Planned Parenthood NYThis week's Rachel's Recs: Veronica's & NYC DonateWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳
2025-07-2330 minCRAMPEDGoing Off Hormonal Birth ControlIn this Case Study episode, Kate brings on Deanna Hart-Nokes, who just went off hormonal birth control for the second time in 20 years, and has been experiencing some mysterious symptoms. Kate deep-dives into the clinical research to understand how hormonal birth control works, and what might be causing Deanna's increased period pain, soreness, and increased sensation. CRAMPED episodes are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and are not medical advice. Support CRAMPED by joining the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CRAMPEDPatreon members will get access to subscriber-only episodes, ad-free...
2025-07-2246 minCRAMPEDFibroids and The White Dress ProjectFibroids are a super common cause of severe period pain - up to 80% of people with a uterus will get fibroids at some point! So...why don't we know why they grow? Why don't they get caught and treated sooner? Kate talks with Jonelle Henry from The White Dress Project, an organization that spreads awareness, education, and resources about fibroids. Jonelle tells her own story of how fibroids impacted her life as a high-powered political journalist, having to leave the room where the president was addressing the press to manage a period that fibroids made unbearable. See...
2025-07-1533 minCRAMPEDCycle Tracking: Subscriber-only Episode TeaserKate talks to Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, authors of The Cycle Book, all about cycle tracking. What is it? How do I do it? Am I already doing it if I'm tracking my period with an app? To access subscriber-only episodes, join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/CRAMPEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-07-1116 min
The No Film School PodcastLights, Camera, Disruption: Breaking Taboos By Challenging Status QuoIn this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins presents two riveting conversations that push boundaries and challenge cultural taboos. First, she interviews Michael Taylor Jackson, writer, director, and star of the radically inventive film Orange Underground (Bajo Naranja), a satirical, punk-infused narrative born out of the Argentine quarantine. Then, she speaks with Kate Downey, creator and host of the podcast CRAMPED, which explores the hidden pain and social invisibility surrounding menstruation. Together, these conversations highlight how bold, personal storytelling can become an act of protest and empowerment.
In this episode, No Film School's GG...
2025-07-041h 23CRAMPEDEndo's Last Stand - Surgery & SpitefulnessKate is getting endometriosis excision surgery today! She shares some details, and a story of her (hopefully last) experience with "death cramps". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-07-0308 minCRAMPEDOvarian CystsKate talks to her friend Taylor Hallam, who has struggled with ovulation pain and ovarian cyst ruptures since getting off 19 straight years of hormonal birth control. Taylor has questions, and Kate dives into the research to find answers. What causes ovarian cysts? What are they filled with? Why do doctors often say they're "normal" and offer no options other than birth control? Are there other ways to treat ovarian cysts? Support CRAMPED at patreon.com/CRAMPEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-06-2647 minCRAMPEDMTHFR Gene Mutations, Normal Lab Results, and Changing Pain - Your Qs!Kate answers some questions that listeners asked her to research for them, including: What do I do when my doctor says my lab results are "normal"? Does the MTHFR gene mutation affect periods? Why are my cramps excruciating one month and fine the next month? Support CRAMPED on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-06-1826 min
ARKAST PodcastTurning Lifelong Pain into A Podcast with Kate DowneyKate shares her journey from theater to podcasting, discussing her passion for creating engaging content about topics often considered boring. She delves into her personal experiences with period pain, the challenges of finding funding for her podcast 'Cramped,' and the creative process behind producing it. The conversation highlights the importance of research, community, and storytelling in her work. In this conversation, Kate discusses her journey in creating a podcast focused on women's health, particularly menstrual pain. She shares her frustrations with the healthcare system, the importance of storytelling in her podcast, and the challenges of audience building. The...
2025-06-161h 03CRAMPEDCRAMPED is back: Season 1.5CRAMPED is back with new episodes - but we need your help! Subscribe to our Patreon to make our work possible at www.patreon.com/crampedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-06-1102 min
Frame & Reference Podcast192: "Silo" S2 Cinematographers Baz Irvine, ISC BSC & Ollie Downey, BSCHot on the heels of the Ed Moore and Kate Reid interview, we've got Baz Irvine, ISC BSC and Ollie Downey, BSC on to talk about their work on the second season of Silo!If you missed Part 1 with Ed and Kate, it's episode 191 and was released at the same time as this one!Enjoy!► F&R Online ► Support F&R► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan► Website ► Instagram
2025-05-2959 minFrame & Reference Podcast191: "Silo" S2 Cinematographers Ed Moore, BSC & Kate Reid, BSCToday I'm joined by returning guest Ed Moore, BSC and his compatriot Kate Reid, BSC to talk about their work on the second season of Silo! This is "Part 1" of our Silo coverage, as we've double-dropped this week and have a second episode with Baz Irvine, BSC ISC and Ollie Downey, BSC (the second pair of DPs on the show) which is dropping concurrently with this one!Enjoy!► F&R Online ► Support F&R► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan► Website
2025-05-291h 08CRAMPEDYou Might Like: Sex Ed with DBWhile we're on a break from releasing new CRAMPED episodes, we're recommending some other fantastic podcasts to check out. Today we're featuring an episode of Sex Ed with DB, a feminist podcast all the sex ed you never got, centering LGBTQ+ and BIOPOC experts, hosted by Danielle Bezalel (aka “DB”), MPH.This episode, "The Ultimate Period Episode with Dr. Jen Gunter" fulfills a sneaky goal of Kate's, which is to get Dr. Jen Gunter to be on CRAMPED even after declining to be interviewed. DB is joined by the one and only Dr. Jen Gunter—OB-GYN...
2025-05-2850 min
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex educationNo Strings Attached with Kate Helen Downey: Rom-Com VomIt's the final Rom-Com Vom—and we're going out with a true vom. DB is joined by the brilliant Kate from CRAMPED to dissect No Strings Attached, a film so bafflingly bad it makes you double-check that yes, it really did come out in 2011. They unpack the film's deeply weird messages about women, work, and love, from its rare-but-still-weird period scene to its tired idea that ambitious women just need to be "fixed" by emotionally unavailable men. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB...
2025-05-2850 min
Raising Kids & Running a Business040 | Data Driven Motherhood with Lauren DowneyWhat if your business could start seeing results tomorrow—and your toddler could learn the word “no” at the same time?In this episode of Raising Kids & Running a Business, Kate chats with Lauren Downey, a digital advertising strategist and mom to a very opinionated toddler. From a French major teaching abroad to a full-time ad pro managing high-performing campaigns across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Reddit, Lauren shares how she pivoted her way into entrepreneurship.They dive into the difference between long-term SEO vs. paid ads, the surprising impact of ChatGPT on lead generation, and how st...
2025-05-141h 07
Endo BatteryNot on the Table: The Science Behind Period Cramps and What’s Still MissingSend us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Kate Downey shares her 22-year journey through debilitating period pain and her quest for answers that ultimately led to creating her podcast "Cramped." Through extensive research and interviews with experts, Kate uncovers why period pain remains so misunderstood despite affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide.• 30% of menstruating people (approximately 522 million worldwide) experience debilitating period pain• The widely accepted explanation for period cramps is being questioned by researchers at the GYRL lab• Female bodies are system...
2025-05-0744 minCRAMPEDYou Might Like: The Hidden Economics of Remarkable WomenWhile we're on a break from releasing new CRAMPED episodes, we're recommending some other fantastic podcasts to check out. Today we're featuring an episode of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, from Foreign Policy and Good Trouble Productions. According to the World Bank, as many as 500 million people every month lack access to menstrual products or facilities. This cuts across all countries, including big pockets of the U.S. and the UK. The inability to afford period products is often called “period poverty.” Not only does period poverty make many...
2025-04-2825 min
Financial FeministPeriods: Hormones, Endo, PCOS, and Everything You Need to Know with Kate Helen DowneyLet’s be real — periods are a huge part of life for millions of us, but we’re still taught to suffer through the pain, stay quiet about the discomfort, and not ask too many questions. In today’s episode, I'm joined by Kate Helen Downey, host of the incredible podcast CRAMPED, who is on a mission to change that. We’re getting into everything you should have been taught about your body but probably weren’t –– the truth about hormones, the reality of living with endometriosis (endo) and PCOS, why the system isn’t built for menstruating bodies, and how period pai...
2025-04-281h 23
The Bechdel CastAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret with Kate Helen DowneyYou must! You must! You must listen to Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kate Helen Downey chat about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret! Check out Kate's podcast, Cramped, wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Kate on Instagram at @katehelendowney and on TikTok at @kateiscrampedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-241h 43
The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO)You Might Like: CrampedThis week, we’re sharing another show you might like. Cramped is a podcast created and hosted by Kate Downey, “because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus.”In this episode, Kate talks to her mom about joining the Boston Women's Health Movement in the 1970s. Why was body literacy such a big part of feminism in the 70s, but when Kate became an active feminist in Boston in the 2000s, she didn't get information about body literacy? To learn more, Kate talks to Laura Prieto, program director of Our Bodies...
2025-04-2242 min
Doctor Vs ComedianEpisode 205: Period Pain (w/ Kate Downey)Today Asif and Ali interview podcaster Kate Downey about period pain and her new podcast “Cramped”. The guys chat with Kate about why she wanted to start a podcast about period pain (dysmenorrhea) and her personal journey with what she calls ‘death cramps”. Kate then elaborates on why period pain is often treated differently than other types of pain and the relation between period pain and endometriosis. They then discuss how stigma and bias are intertwined with the lack of awareness of period pain. Finally Kate discusses new scientific breakthroughs in our understanding of period pain. The opin...
2025-04-1139 minCRAMPEDWhy Do We Even Get Periods?In season 1's final episode, Kate calls up biological anthropologist Kate Clancy to find out why we're even in this pain to begin with. Then Kate throws a period party, and gives the details on how she's been treating her period pain and endometriosis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-04-0832 min
EmbodiedDecades Of ‘Death Cramps’ Later, A Search For Answers To Period PainEver since Kate Downey got her first extremely painful period at age 14, every month feels like playing Russian roulette with her uterus. Will she get “normal” abdominal discomfort — or excruciating, life-disrupting “death cramps”? After decades of not knowing the cause of her pain, Kate set out to find an answer to her very own medical mystery…and she shares with Anita how what she uncovered has implications for many other menstruating people.Meet the guest:- Kate Downey is the creator and host of CRAMPED, a podcast investigating period painRead the transcript | Review the po...
2025-04-0350 minCRAMPEDWhy Doesn't Media Talk About Period Pain?If 51% of the population has a uterus, and 91% of menstruating people experience period pain, why do we literally never hear about it in the media we consume?? Whether its TV, film, podcasts (aside from this one), or social media, it's practically impossible to find stories of periods and period pain. Why?? And how does this lack of visibility affect all of us? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-04-0142 min
GTM News DeskWhat It Really Takes to Lead a People-First Company with Kate O’NeilHow can companies truly build a people-first culture?What happens when leadership prioritizes customers but neglects employees?Why is bad management one of the biggest problems in tech today—and how do we fix it?Those are the three big topics we’re covering in this episode of GTM News Desk. Kate O’Neil, CEO of Opre, joins us to discuss what it really takes to lead with a people-first mindset, the structural challenges holding companies back, and the investments in leadership that actually move t...
2025-03-2530 minCRAMPEDWhat Happened to Feminism and Body Literacy?Kate talks to her mom about joining the Boston Women's Health Movement in the 1970s. Why was body literacy such a big part of feminism in the 70s, but when Kate became an active feminist in Boston in the 2000s, she didn't get information about body literacy? To learn more, Kate talks to Laura Prieto, program director of Our Bodies, Ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-03-2535 min
Earth BodyBreaking the taboo around period pain with Kate DowneyToday, we're talking about period pain with podcast producer and host Kate Helen Downey.--Kate Helen Downey is a podcast producer and host based in Los Angeles. She is the host and creator of CRAMPED, a podcast investigation into period pain, and has developed podcasts and live shows for Wondery, Pushkin, and independent creators. She is the co-founder of the science comedy theater Caveat NYC. —Earth Body aims to nurture cyclical wisdom through access to practices that bring us into dialogue with our inner and outer landscapes.Through a r...
2025-03-1821 minCRAMPEDDo I Have Medical Trauma?Kate checks in with comedian and recent hysterectomy patient Max Gross, as well as therapist Suzanne Garrison to figure out - what is medical trauma, and do we have it? How does undiagnosed and untreated pain affect mental health? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-03-1841 minCRAMPEDI Got a Diagnosis. Now What?Kate sees a specialist and finally gets a diagnosis for the condition causing her severe period pain. But instead of relief and a clear treatment plan, she just has more questions. She interviews her doctor, Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, and influencer Emma Maxwell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-03-1138 min
Under the Influence with Jo PiazzaSunday Nice Things: How Do I Balance My Hormones?I'm a little obsessed with this week's Sunday Nice Things. I am very excited to bring you the CRAMPED podcast. Cramped is one nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. What she finds will change how you think about your own body and the medical system. Because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus.In this episode Kate gets sucked down a rabbit hole of "ho...
2025-03-0949 minCRAMPEDHow Do I Balance My Hormones?Kate gets sucked down a rabbit hole of "hormone balancing" content on TikTok, and wonders...this whole time, have her cramps just been due to a hormone imbalance? She talks with Alex Sujong Laughlin (Normal Gossip, Defector) about her experience trying to balance her hormones with info from TikTok, and then gets real answers from Dr. Thara Vayali on hormone function, cortisol, and how our hormones ACTUALLY work. Transcript at: www.katehelendowney.com/episode-5-transcriptSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
2025-03-0444 minCRAMPEDWho’s Researching New Treatments for Period Pain?Kate takes a field trip to Evanston, Illinois to visit the Gynecology Research Laboratory, where a team of doctors and researchers are doing groundbreaking studies to understand period pain and find new treatments. What can they tell us about what causes severe dysmenorrhea, and is there hope for relief? Episode transcript and citations: https://www.katehelendowney.com/episode-4-transcriptEditorial Producer: Kelsey DiLanzo Sound Design & Mixing: Kelly Kramarik at Maven Post MediaAssociate Producer: Katelyn Sabater Theme song: FaridehPodcast art: Nicholas Scheppard...
2025-02-2536 minCRAMPEDHow Many People Have Severe Period Pain?It seems like a simple question, right? How many other people out there are experiencing "death cramps"? It turns out...not so much. Kate brings on her sister Maeve, who also gets death cramps, to figure out why they never talked about the horrible pain they were both in. They look at a meta-study of the prevalence of severe period pain, and bring in data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy to explain why the data on this is so bad. Episode transcript and citations: https://www.katehelendowney.com/episode-3-transcript
2025-02-1839 minCRAMPEDThe ER: Why Isn't Period Pain Treated Like Other Kinds of Pain?When you're in severe pain and can't figure out how to make it go away, you might seek help at an ER or Urgent Care. But if you're experiencing severe PERIOD pain, you may not get what you need.Kate and guest Sydney Battle trade stories of ER visits gone wrong, then Kate brings their questions to ER doctor and Good Morning America medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton for some answers and advice.Episode 2 Transcript & Citations available here: https://www.katehelendowney.com/episode-2-transcriptEditorial Producer: Kelsey...
2025-02-1140 min
She What?Life’s Play-by-Play: Kate ScottWho keeps their Emmy award in the bathroom? Kate Scott, the immensely talented, hilarious, and transcendent Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer, that’s who. In this episode, Jess and Maureen hang out with Scott, who is not only one of just two female announcers in the NBA, but she’s also the first woman to do play-by-play on Madden NFL. Whether or not you’re into sports, there are so many She WHAT? moments, so don’t miss Scott share what it’s like to dream big and make it happen.Want to see the full, unedited interview or access...
2025-02-0535 min
CRAMPEDDeath Cramps: Is This Normal?Just how bad are Kate's "really bad cramps"? And what could be causing them? In the first of ten episodes, host Kate Helen Downey describes what happens when "death cramps" strike at work. Gynecologist and author Dr. Karen Tang explains what she looks for when a patient has severe period pain, and why someone might spend years in diagnosis limbo. Transcript & citations available here: https://www.katehelendowney.com/episode-1 Editorial Producer: Kelsey DiLanzo Sound Design & Mixing: Kelly Kramarik at Maven Post Media Associate Producer: Katelyn Sabater Th...
2025-02-0441 minCRAMPEDA Preview of Period Pain AnswersA sneak peek at what's to come in the 10 episodes of CRAMPED - first episode dropping Tuesday February 4th, with new episodes weekly for 10 weeks. See more info at https://www.katehelendowney.com/cramped See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-01-2105 min
The Stage ShowCan Kiss Me, Kate be tamed?The nine-time Tony Award nominee Bartlett Sher has this year directed Robert Downey Jr's Broadway debut and a London revival of Cole Porter's 1948 musical Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate is based upon Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, so how palatable is this controversial musical to a 21st century audience?Also, Wanderings is a new play that delves into the lives of a transgender son and his mother who is living with dementia, and Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage County comes to Belvoir St.
2024-11-2654 minCRAMPEDIntroducing Cramped One nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. She interviews top doctors and researchers, and delves into topics from Greek history to sitcoms to TikTok wellness scams, all to figure out why menstrual pain is so often dismissed and untreated. What she finds will change how you think about your own body and the medical system. Because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus. ...
2024-11-0402 min
The Poetry's Dead PodcastKate Bush, Chat GPT And Electric PicnicThe robots are taking over lads, and they are starting with this podcast!We wanted to see whether or not AI could put together a couple of decent verses, and you know what, we are regretting inviting AI on as it's shown just how bloody easy writing a few verses is. Before that, inspired by a trip to Paris, we discuss one of France's most iconic raconteurs Marcel Lucont and share his poem 'Wine In A Can'We then get into the scary world of Chat GPT, as we set it the task t...
2024-08-1246 min
Just PodCasting - A podcast for JPC13. Not all angels have wings... and other myths bustedJoin Fi and Laura as they sit down with Kate Downey to discuss angels, demons and the myths we've come to think of as true. For all of us, a better understanding of the Spiritual realm helps us to see God more clearly, our temptations more sharply and the devil's defeat more certainly. Kate is a ministry trainee and she has been studying what the Bible says about angels and demons, comparing it to myths of our culture. From the limited power of the devil, to guardian angels or the occult, come and learn more!
2024-06-0744 min
You Didn't Know That?Is Robert Downey Jr. A Nepobaby?You guys, where is Kate Middleton? Cate? Kate? Join as our hosts talk about their week, television, and of course the Oscars in this weeks episode. We can't promise you'll learn something but we can promise you'll have fun! Stream now and don't learn anything without us!Make sure to like, review, and subscribe! And keep up with us on Instagram at www.instragm.com/ydktpodcastAnd on TikTok @ydktpodcast
2024-03-1453 min
Sex, Body, and SoulBody Beautiful with Costume Designer to the stars Ellen MirojnickEllen is an Oscar nominated, Emmy winning, costume designer to the stars. There isn’t an A lister she hasn’t worked with, in a career spanning three decades. As a top Hollywood Costume Designer, Ellen’s passion for contemporary design has had an impact on motion picture style. Mirojnick’s film work has exhibited a sophisticated, timeless approach to modern storytelling and has yielded iconic characters that have become cultural references. She has a long history of working with Michael Douglas and designed that infamous white dress for Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct…think iconic leg crossing scene!The l...
2024-02-0138 min
The Sunshine PlaceIntroducing Say More with Dr? SheilaIn the world of feelings, there are winners and losers, and somebody has to be the judge. World-renowned, self-proclaimed couples therapist Dr? Sheila invites you to sit in on her private sessions with clients. (For legal reasons, Dr? must be said in the form of a question.) Each week, a new couple…and a new puzzle to crack. You’ll get to hear, and benefit from, many of her famous techniques as she counsels patients on overcoming disagreements, dealing with an overstepping mother-in-law, navigating open relationships, and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, because the best way...
2023-09-2503 min
Bookable Space with Yvonne Battle-FeltonBookable Space with Tammy EulianoIn this episode of Bookable Space, host Yvonne Battle-Felton is joined by Tammy Euliano. Tammy reads from Misfire and Fatal Intent.Please note, Misfire is now available.About the author:Tammy Euliano’s writing is inspired by her day job as a physician, researcher and educator at University of Florida. She’s received numerous teaching awards, ~100,000 views of her YouTube teaching videos, and was featured in a calendar of women inventors. In addition to numerous short stories, her first medical thriller, “Fatal Intent,” was published by Oceanview in March, 2021. Kathy Reichs called i...
2023-08-2422 min
The Never Settle PodcastA Magical Hollywood Journey and Truth Seeking with Michael Mandaville - Part 1Michael Mandaville first and foremost has become a friend of mine over the last few months, and is a fellow truth seeker in this crazy world we find ourselves living in.
Michael was inspired to work in the film industry by his aunt Molly Mandaville, who worked as script consultant and special assistant for legendary film mogul Darryl Zanuck's for 35 years and has worked for 25 years in Hollywood as a Producer, line producer and UPM. He is also an internet entrepreneur workingin the streaming, social media environments. The films he has worked on include “Taken”, “Taken 2" and “Taken 3” w...
2023-08-2341 min
PopaHALLicsPopaHALLics #106 "Barbie & the Bomb"PopaHALLics #106 "Barbie & the Bomb"Millennial daughter and boomer dad both think director Greta Gerwig did a great job playing with dolls in the global phenomenon "Barbie." Kate also saw director Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer" and reveals if the movie was a bomb or a blast. (Sorry!) We also joke about fans at a Vampire Weekend concert. (Sorry again!)In Theaters:"Barbie." Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling play Barbie and Ken in this ambitious, entertaining comedy, also with America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Rhea Perlman, and more."Oppenheimer." This acclaimed biopic...
2023-08-1826 min
Motivational Quotes & Inspiration from Learn Develop Live with Chris JaggsSpeaker Hub #170 - Actors featuring Emma Watsn, Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper and more: ”The story behind the success”Are you looking for that flash of inspiration or motivation you’re missing?
With the Speaker Hub, Chris Jaggs brings you another specially selected speaker to ignite your motivational spark again.’
Whether it’s the inspiring music or the tough-loving words, tune in, kick back and listen to the inspirational Emma Watson, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, Keenu Reeves, Robert DeNiro, Emma Stone, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lawrence, Johnny Depp, Denzil Washington, Gary Oldman and Benedict Cumberbatch, with audio credit to the ‘Goal Achiever’ YouTube channel.
Continue to be inspire...
2023-02-1612 min
Start Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.Misfire by Tammy EulianoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/145034to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Misfire
Series: The Kate Downey Medical Mystery Series, Book 2
Author: Tammy Euliano
Narrator: Kathleen Godwin
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 01-18-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Medical
Publisher's Summary:
Kadence, a new type of implanted defibrillator, misfires in a patient visiting University Hospital for a routine medical procedure causing the heart rhythm problem it's meant to correct. Dr. Kate Downey, an experienced anesthesiologist, resuscitates the patient but she grows concerned for a loved one who recently received the same device—her beloved great aunt Ir
2023-01-189h 39
Downtime with John and EmilyEpisode 191: How to Get a Neighbor to Forgive You (feat. HappyCapster)Preventively, make sure never to defecate in their yard, and always invite them to your Valentine’s Day Block Parties.
If you enjoyed this episode, it was most likely because of Maria a.k.a. HappyCapster, so go connect with them and also hire them for all of your stuff! https://allmylinks.com/happycapster
Another reason you probably enjoyed this episode was because of the amazing music provided by Kate Yeager! You can find more music you’ll love on her Spotify page, also go pre-save “I Got 2” through the distrokid link!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vs48tvMDwDmDLbnQ95TJQ?si=q...
2022-07-2157 min
YOUR NERD SIDE#108 Fonseca talks with Munsters Butch Patrick, Robert Downey Jr, Levar Burton and more!Fonseca talks with Butch Patrick American actor and musician. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of seven, Patrick is perhaps best known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!, and as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973. Josh Brolin tells the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was almost cast as Batman instead of Ben Affleck. “It would have been the older, the more raspy, for lack of a better word…Honestly, that woul...
2022-05-0121 min
The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner"Fatal Intent" a novel by Tammy Euliano, MDDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Tammy Euliano, MD, for joining me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Dr. Euliano has had a multifaceted career as a clinical anesthesiologist, researcher, residency program director, inventor, medical device company entrepreneur while also finding time to raise a family. Now a tenured professor, she dumped her less appealing administrative duties to devote two full days a week to writing.Tammy is the author of the newly released medical thriller, “Fatal Intent.” While writing, she fell...
2022-04-1720 min
Charlotte Readers PodcastIn Tammy Euliano’s “Fatal Intent,” Patients are Mysteriously DyingIn this episode 284, we visit with Tammy Euliano, author of “Fatal Intent,” a medical thriller.
When her elderly patients start dying at home days after minor surgery, anesthesiologist Dr. Kate Downey wants to know why. As she comes closer to exposing the culprit's identity, Kate faces professional intimidation, threats to her life, a home invasion, and, tragically, the suspicious death of someone close to her. The stakes escalate to the breaking point when Kate, under violent duress, is forced to choose which of her loved ones to save—and which must be sacrificed.
Steve Berry, New York T...
2022-03-0140 min
The Great Broadway Game Show Competition, hosted by Todd Graff and Andrew LippaJason, Kate, Donna, Andrew & J.K.George Costanza (Jason Alexander) joins the Farmers guy (J.K. Simmons), Meredith Palmer from The Office (Kate Flannery), a Newsie (Andrew Keenan-Bolger), and an Enchantress (Donna Murphy) in this episode of Game Show!Please learn more and consider donating to the following charities represented in this episode:
Dramatists Guild Foundation: https://dgf.org
Compassionate Care ALS: https://ccals.org
Philabundance: https://www.philabundance.org
Cancer Support Community: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
The Ali Forney Center: https://www.aliforneycenter.org
Have Faith Haiti: https://havefaithhaiti.org
The Singing Lippagram portion...
2021-12-1456 min
Stop! Horror Time!#074 - "The Turkey Bird Gets the Worm"It's no longer spooky, but not yet time for the snow, so we're celebrating this November by covering 2009's THANKSKILLING, written and directed by Jordan Downey. Plus, real turkey attacks that will make you feel less guilty for eating one, and why this is a film you should definitely watch with friends (and maybe even have a drinking game with).
You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @HorrorTimePod and the hosts at @dykemadden and @ellemdesigns! We also are on Facebook at facebook.com/stophorrortimepod, and our website is stophorrortime.wordpress.com. If you like what we...
2021-11-2535 min
The Christmas Crackers PodcastKiss Kiss Bang Bang, there goes another weird action Christmas movie!This week we watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang which stars a VERY early not yet loved by all Robert Downey Jr.
2021-10-091h 02
THE MOVIE DOJO PODCASTKATE & MALIGNANT Live Spoiler Discussion! (Ep.163)What's up all you action & horror movie fans out there! Phat Samurai Guy is here with Lady Phatblood! And we are going to discuss live and share our thoughts of films KATE (2021) & MALIGNANT (2021)! Hang out and talk movies with us Monday September 13th at 11:00am pacific time! https://youtu.be/-m_E0rW3lZo
2021-09-1358 min
Dark and Stormy Book ClubTammy Euliano - Fatal IntentFatal Intent by Tammy Euliano Elderly patients are dying at home days after minor surgery. Natural causes? Malpractice? Or a serial killer? And why doesn’t anyone care? Anesthesiologist Dr. Kate Downey wants to know why, but her unorthodox investigation threatens her job, her family, and her very life. The stakes escalate to the breaking point when Kate, under violent duress, is forced to choose which of her loved ones to save—and which must be sacrificed. By day, Tammy Euliano, MD is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Florida where she...
2021-06-0126 min
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Fatal Intent by Tammy Euliano MDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/144884to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fatal Intent
Series: The Kate Downey Medical Mystery Series, Book 1
Author: Tammy Euliano MD
Narrator: Kathleen Godwin
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 03-22-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 37 ratings
Genres: Medical
Publisher's Summary:
When her elderly patients start dying at home days after minor surgery, anesthesiologist Dr. Kate Downey wants to know why. The surgeon, not so much. “Old people die, that’s what they do,” is his response. When Kate presses, surgeon Charles Ricken places the blame squarely on her shoulders. Kate is currently on probat...
2021-03-228h 50
Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy RadicalsG&R Ep 47: Saint or Subversive? Dorothy Day & the Politics of the Catholic Church with Prof. Jack DowneyIn this episode, we talk with Professor Jack Downey (@xjackdowneyx) of the University of Rochester about Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker movement. We get into Day's life and influence, liberation theology, the politics of the modern Catholic Church, the tactic of self-immolation as a form of resistance and more.
Jack Downey is the John Henry Newman Chair in Roman Catholic Studies at the University of Rochester. He teaches courses on contemporary justice movements, liberation theologies, North American religious history, Christianity, Buddhism, and contemplative traditions. His current research projects examine self-immolation, forms of protest, violence, Roman Catholicism in Alaska and Q...
2020-10-261h 25
Greg Downey Presents SkullduggerySkullduggery Radio 073 with Zach ZlovSkullduggery Radio 073 with Zach Zlov
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01. Sean Truby - Hooked (Ehren Stowers Remix - Zach Zlov Rework) [White Label]
02. Too Many Artists - Mantra Treat (Reaky Mashup) [White Label]
03. Greg Downey - Elephant (Mindfold Remix) [Skullduggery]
04. Neos - Brainwash (Original Mix) [White Label]
05. John Askew - Mechanism (Zach Zlov Remix) [VII]
06. ID
07. Craig Forsyth - Salamanca's Bell (Original Mix) [Discover Dark]
08. Moonyani - Heavy Rotation (Reaky Remix) [Yin Yang]
09. Mojado - Naranja (Zach Zlov Rework) [White Label]
10. ID
11. Greg Downey - Rendezvous (Extended Mix) [Skullduggery]
12. Laguna vs Zordon...
2020-09-301h 00
The Lou Cappetta ShowEp. 56, Kate DowneyProducer and owner of the NYC speakeasy Caveat, Kate Downey joins the guys this week. She talks about co-owning one of the most unique venues in Manhattan. She also talks abut being the executive producer of Never The Less She Existed, a Caveat show and podcast that is "The Feminist History Party You've Been Waiting For"!
2020-02-031h 17
The Story ColliderShoot for the Stars: Stories about people who look to the night sky for inspirationThis week we share two stories of people who were inspired by heroes of space.Part 1: After watching a documentary about the moon landing, Kate Downey comes away with a love of all things Buzz Aldrin.Part 2: Richard French gets the call to work for NASA, fulfilling a dream that started with his professor Carl Sagan.Kate makes you fall in love with things you thought were boring. As the co-founder and Creative Director of Caveat, she heads up a team creating live shows that make you a little bit smarter and a...
2019-12-2735 min
The Great StoriesThe Story of an Hour by Kate ChopinTrev Downey reads The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin and then discusses it with Neil Poole.
2019-12-2057 min
The Geek Underground#39 - Robert Downey Jr back as Iron Man? Disney+ & Apple+ Almost Here! And a Snake-Eyes Movie!!Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @TheGeekUG
What's On This Week!
Movies
1. Snake-Eyes stand alone
https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/gi-joe/57658/gi-joe-spin-off-snake-eyes-movie-news
2. Sony Chief, tony Vinciquerra, says Spider-Man is out of the MCU.... for the moment!
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/the-door-is-closed-for-the-moment-sony-chief-on-spider-man-s-return-to-mcu-119090600964_1.html
3. James Gunn reveals cast of suicide squad!
https://cosmicbook.news/james-gunn-filming-suicide-squad
4. Face/off remake is in the works…
https://www.nme.com/news/film/face-off-reboot-works-2546401
5. Jurassic World director, Colin Trevorrow, has released a short film portraying the aftermath from the last movie.
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2019-09-16/jurassic-world/
TV
1. Hailee Steinfeld is...
2019-09-2253 min
Trance Family Global OfficialArmin van Buuren - A State Of Trance #905 with Guestmix Greg Downey (14.03.2019)Tracklist:
Armin van Buuren played:
(1:09) Joel Hirsch & Sara Skinner – Your Reckless Heart (GARUDA)
(5:58) Denis Sender & Front – Purple Bird (SUANDA PROGRESSIVE)
(8:23) Above & Beyond vs. Armin van Buuren – Show Me Love (ARMIND/ANJUNABEATS)
(13:48) Super8 & Tab – Trigger (ARMIND)
(16:42) Maor Levi & OTIOT ft. Ashley Tomberlin – Turn Out The Lights (ARMADA)
Progressive Pick:
(20:06) Sunny Lax – Sheeverz (ANJUNABEATS)
Tune Of The Week:
(25:23) Armin van Buuren – Turn It Up (ARMIND)
(30:31) Airborn & Bogdan Vix & KeyPlayer ft. Mr. Sax – Celestia (Untold Fortune 2019 Anthem) (INHARMONY)
Greg Downey played:
(32:57) Beatman & Ludmilla – Amelie (SKULLDUGGERY)
(35:12) Greg Downey & Suns...
2019-03-152h 00
Love & Light Live Crystal Healing PodcastCelebs Who Love Crystals (& the time Robert Downey Jr. visited my crystal shop)Yes...you totally read that right. Once, a few summers ago, Robert Downey Jr. (known most recently for his roles as Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, although he’s had an enduring acting career) visited my crystal shop, Mimosa Books & Gifts.
The visit was a little bittersweet for me personally, as I wasn’t there that day. However, I heard all about it from my swooning staff members. When I heard, I was absolutely thrilled that he stopped in during a visit to Madison, Wisconsin.
My staff tells me he stocked up on incense and essential oils, was super polite and fr...
2019-02-1205 min
Mission Control with Liana Downey - nonprofit leadershipIf you're thinking about launching a non-profit, just do it!We talk to Kate Campana, President and CEO of the Access Challenge about her work with Speak up Africa and their innovative, African-led methods saving thousands of lives. Learn about Speak Up Africa's powerful campaigns that align mothers, sports heroes and politicians around life-saving approaches. Kate also shares tips and insights for aspiring non-profit founders.
For more information, check out www.accesschallenge.org and www.speakupafrica.org email info@accesschallenge.org
2018-10-0400 min
No Prize From GodSister Kate (Sisters Of The Valley)SISTERS OF THE VALLEY. The Weed Nuns! Made famous by a viral video featuring the actress Aubrey Plaza smoking out with them, the Sisters Of The Valley represent so much more than getting baked. Sister Kate talks about the Central California sisterhood's commitment to service, sacrifice, and justice; their vows; the Beguines of the Middle Ages; the "me too" movement (her take may be different than expected); and more.
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Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: PopCurse, No Prize From God, and Hoosier I...
2018-01-1959 min