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The Freeman ReportIndustry MakesDid you know that 96% of all manufactured goods are directly touched by the chemical industry? The next time you sit in your car look around at all of the products and think how many are made as a result of the chemical industry. The industry contributes heavily through taxes to schools and municipalities and, in fact, in many cases in Louisiana a major chemical company is more that likely the largest tax contributor. Many of their employees also volunteer in the schools and community. In this episode I sit down with Desiree LeMoine, Campaign Manager for Industry Makes, to d...2022-12-051h 08
The BoothJun. 14, 2022 - DJ Bobby Boom of Boom Squad RadioTopics
*A BIG THANKS to 1stTuesdays with Kenneth Diesenhof & Robert Resnick! This week DJ Bobby Boom of Boom Squad Radio!!!
News Booth
*Fred Fontaine Misses the Deadline for the State Rep Seat Election in Nov.
*Brockton Legal Dispensaries Has Pumped 1.3 million into the City’s General Fund Now onto the Next Step… Where to Disperse?
*Google Engineer Blake Lemoine Who Believes Their ChatBot AI has Gone Sentient is Suspended
*Idaho Police Arrest 31 White Nationalists in the Back of a U-Haul Planning to Disrupt a Pride Rally (Update – Posted...2022-06-151h 14
The BoothJun. 14, 2022 - DJ Bobby Boom of Boom Squad RadioTopics*A BIG THANKS to 1stTuesdays with Kenneth Diesenhof & Robert Resnick! This week DJ Bobby Boom of Boom Squad Radio!!!News Booth*Fred Fontaine Misses the Deadline for the State Rep Seat Election in Nov.*Brockton Legal Dispensaries Has Pumped 1.3 million into the City’s General Fund Now onto the Next Step… Where to Disperse?*Google Engineer Blake Lemoine Who Believes Their ChatBot AI has Gone Sentient is Suspended*Idaho Police Arrest 31 White Nationalists in the Back of a U-Haul Planning to Disrupt a Pride Rally (Update – Posted Bail)*EU Lawmakers Vote for 2035 Ban on...2022-06-151h 14
Southern SkatesEverybody Can PlayIn the final episode of Southern Skates, K.J. discusses the importance of racial and gender diversity in hockey. He encourages everybody regardless of race or gender to get into the game, and he encourages the development of youth hockey. K.J. ends the episode summarizing the process of "Southern Skates."2019-12-0712 minSouthern SkatesReaching OutKJ discusses how community events such as service and outreach helps to draw fans especially in Southern markets. Such examples are the Macon Mayhem Whitey Tighty Toss and Teddy Bear Toss. Featuring special guest Zack Smith.2019-11-2508 minSouthern SkatesHow Can I Get In?K.J. talks about how fans can get into enjoying ice hockey action. He talks about how people can get their first exposure to the game and make it a lasting experience. Featuring special guest, Zack Smith of the Macon Mayhem.2019-11-1706 minSouthern SkatesShake It UpKJ discusses how game promotions can help people become hockey fans. He talks about how promotions make the games fun for casual fans, and how if they keep going to games with their favorite promotions, they might become invested in the game itself. This week, special guest Zack Smith from the Macon Mayhem hockey team joins the podcast and shares his thoughts.2019-11-0609 minSouthern SkatesMake or BreakIn this episode, K.J. talks about how ownership can make or break a team. He gives examples of the Atlanta Thrashers terrible demise as well as the Nashville Predators rally to save their team from an owner ready to move them to Canada. K.J. also acknowledges the start of hockey season in Georgia. A team is only as good as its owner.2019-10-2606 minSouthern SkatesIt's Been A Long RoadIn this episode, KJ covers the history of the National Hockey League in Southern markets. From the original 1967 expansion to Wayne Gretzky's arrival in Los Angeles to the rabid expansion of the 1990s, he covers the long road the NHL has taken in the South. Throughout each team's history, there have been many successes as well as roadblocks. Such roadblocks include poor performance, ownership mishaps, and relocation threats. Join KJ for a trip through time!2019-10-1007 minSouthern SkatesThree StrikesIn this episode, KJ discusses about how professional hockey has fallen apart in Atlanta, considered by many to be the "hub of the South." KJ talks about the three professional teams who have called Atlanta home: the NHL's Flames, the IHL's Knights, and the NHL's Thrashers. He points out that the failure of the sport in each case had very little to do with location, but more to do with finances, team performance, and ownership issues. Additionally, KJ is hopeful that under the right circumstances, another NHL team could work in Atlanta.2019-10-0206 minSouthern SkatesTrash Talkin'KJ discusses the criticisms Southern hockey teams face. Featuring special guest, Grant Goupil.2019-09-2607 minSouthern SkatesWhat Is This Game, Anyways?KJ discusses some of the basics of the sport that fans should keep in mind when watching the game to better understand the sport.2019-09-1913 min
Southern SkatesWhy Do I CareIn the first episode of this podcast, KJ recalls memories of being a hockey fan in the South as well as talks about why he thinks the sport can succeed in Southern markets.
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