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Queers and QuillsAuthor J.L. GribbleHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author J.L. Gribble. Meet J.L. at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find J.L. GribbleWebsite | Amazon | Patreon | Instagram Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mah...2025-05-1232 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Sloane KennedyHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Sloane Kennedy. Meet Sloane at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Sloane KennedyWebsite | Facebook Profile | Instagram | TikTok | Amazon | Audible Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany...2025-05-1237 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Dallas SmithHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Dallas Smith. Meet Dallas at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Dallas SmithWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Amazon | Podcast Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and...2025-05-1134 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Paul Michael WintersHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Paul Michael Winters. Meet Paul at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Paul Michael WintersWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Facebook Page | Bluesky Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordina...2025-05-1031 minQueers and QuillsAuthor J.R. GrayHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author J.R. Gray. Meet J.R. at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find J.R. GrayWebsite | Instagram | Patreon | TikTok | Facebook Profile | Bluesky Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in...2025-05-0929 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Brian D. KennedyHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Brian D. Kennedy. Meet Brian at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Brian KennedyWebsite | Instagram | Amazon | Audible | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordina...2025-05-0833 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Meka JamesHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Meka James. Meet Meka at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Meka JamesWebsite | Threads | Instagram | TikTok Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Mar...2025-05-0736 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Leslie McAdamHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Leslie McAdam. Meet Leslie at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025. Content Warning: This episode contains a frank discussion about mental health, including mentions of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. To avoid this discussion, skip from 4:45 to 14:00.Find Leslie McAdamWebsite | Facebook Profile | Instagram | TikTok | Bluesky | Amazon Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | F...2025-05-0638 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Amy SpaldingHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Amy Spalding. Meet Amy at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Amy SpaldingWebsite | Instagram | Threads Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marle...2025-05-0533 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Bix BarrowHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Bix Barrow. Meet Bix at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Bix BarrowWebsite | Facebook Page | Instagram | Facebook Profile Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogan...2025-05-0429 minQueers and QuillsNarrator Quinn RileyHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Narrator Quinn Riley. Meet Quinn at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Quinn RileyWebsite | Instagram | Instagram | Facebook Page | Facebook Profile Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Maho...2025-05-0339 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Adrian J. SmithHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Adrian J. Smith. Meet AJ at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Adrian SmithWebsite | Instagram | Amazon | Facebook Page Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogan...2025-05-0232 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Emily RathHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Emily Rath. Meet Emily at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Emily RathWebsite | Instagram Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marley Val...2025-05-0136 minQueers and QuillsAuthor C. RochelleHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author C. Rochelle. Meet Corinne at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find C. RochelleWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Page | Patreon | Bluesky | Amazon Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-04-2841 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Heather NixHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Heather Nix. Meet Heather at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Heather NixWebsite | Instagram | Threads | Facebook Page Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail an...2025-04-2632 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Dianna RomanHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Dianna Roman. Meet Dianna at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Dianna RomanWebsite | Patreon | Instagram | Facebook Page Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail an...2025-04-2426 minQueers and QuillsAuthor JJ AriasHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author JJ Arias. Meet JJ at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find JJ AriasWebsite | Instagram | TikTok Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marley...2025-04-2135 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Karelia Stetz-WatersHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Karelia Stetz-Waters. Meet Karelia at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Karelia Stetz-WatersWebsite | Instagram | Bluesky Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marle...2025-04-1932 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Alethea FaustHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Alethea Faust. Meet Alethea at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Alethea FaustWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Profile | Bluesky Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail an...2025-04-1732 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Abigail TaylorHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Abigail Taylor. Meet Abigail at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Abigail TaylorWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Page | TikTok | Patreon Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany...2025-04-1434 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Ana AshleyHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Ana Ashley. Meet Ana at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Ana AshleyWebsite | Amazon | Audible | Instagram | Facebook Page | Facebook Profile Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordinatio...2025-04-1234 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Hailey TurnerHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Hailey Turner. Meet Hailey at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Hailey TurnerWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Page | Bluesky | Amazon | Threads Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-04-1031 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Frederick SmithHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Annabeth Albert. Meet Annabeth at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Frederick SmithWebsite | Instagram | Bluesky | Threads | Facebook Page | TikTok Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-04-0733 minQueers and QuillsNarrator Mia Hutchinson-ShawHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Annabeth Albert. Meet Annabeth at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Mia Hutchinson-ShawWebsite | Instagram Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marley Vale...2025-04-0532 minQueers and QuillsNarrator Mark SanderlinHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with fellow narration Mark Sanderlin. Meet Mark at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Mark SanderlinWebsite | Instagram | Audible Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Ma...2025-04-0330 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Joelle LynnHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Joelle Lynn. Meet Joelle at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Joelle LynneInstagram | Facebook Profile Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Mar...2025-03-3132 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Maz MaddoxHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Maz Maddox. Meet Maz at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Maz MaddoxWebsite | Instagram | Bluesky | Threads Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marl...2025-03-2732 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Dominic LimHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Dominic Lim. Meet Dominic at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Dominic LimWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Profile | Bluesky | TikTok Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany M...2025-03-2433 minQueers and QuillsNarrator Lance WestHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Narrator Lance West. Meet Lance at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Lance WestWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Profile | Audible Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany...2025-03-2034 minQueers and QuillsAuthor M.A. WardellHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author M.A. Wardell. Meet Matt at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find MA WardellWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Page Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail a...2025-03-1733 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Nicole PylandHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Nicole Pyland. Meet Nicole at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Nicole PylandWebsite | Facebook Page | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | Amazon Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-03-1330 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Kate HawthorneHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Kate Hawthorne. Meet Kate at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Kate HawthorneWebsite | Facebook Profile | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Amazon Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-03-1034 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Emery LeeHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Emery Lee. Meet Emery at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Emery LeeWebsite | Instagram Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahogany Mail and Marley Val...2025-03-0636 minQueers and QuillsAuthor Annabeth AlbertHost and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves chats with Author Annabeth Albert. Meet Annabeth at the Queers & Quills romance book convention in Portland, OR, May 23-25, 2025.Find Annabeth AlbertWebsite | Facebook Page | Patreon | Instagram | Amazon | Audible Find out more about Queers & Quills Website | Facebook Group | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | Instagram | TikTok | Hoof & Fang Podcast Queers & Quills: The Official Podcast is produced & hosted by Kirt Graves in coordination with Mahoga...2025-03-0334 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsOff the Cuff with Kirt Jacobs: #9: Labor DayJoin Kirt as he explores the history of Labor Day.2021-09-0902 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsOff the Cuff with Kirt Jacobs #8: Friday the 13thJoin Kirt as he talks about the history of Friday the 13th.2021-08-1702 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsOff The Cuff with Kirt Jacobs Episode 6: JuneteenthKirt talks about the important history of Juneteenth.2021-06-2802 min
No Tears PodcastEpisode 13- Musical Mystery-Where Art Thou Members?In this week's episode Kirt finds himself alone as the rest of the podcast crew has been taken by a mysterious figure. Can Kirt find the crew in time? Find out in this weeks musical mystery!2021-05-2521 minNo Tears PodcastNo Tears Pocast : Episode 3. The Fantasy Football Special, Super Smash Bro and more. With Special Guest AlejandroIn todays episode, Kirt and Greg are joined by special guest. Proffesional Fantasy Football Analyst Alejandro from L2W Sports. They look at the offseason transactions and deep dive the implications. Also dive into super smash bros ultimate. Best Eateries, kirt and alejandros Mcdonald work experience, theme parks and much more. now lets get to it.2021-03-141h 57
The Klunatics PodcastJust Extra: TJ Klune & Kirt Graves Discuss Green Creek/Brothersong (IG Live)On the eve of **Brothersong**'s release in paperback and ebook, author TJ Klune and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves reflect on the Green Creek series.
**Brothersong** is available October 13, 2020.
[Amazon Ebook/Paperback](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YX62VY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=brothersong&qid=1586520926&sr=8-4)
[Other sellers](https://books2read.com/u/mYp5Jp)
[Audio](https://tantor.com/brothersong-tj-klune.html) (Available October 27, 2020)
Find out more about TJ Klune at www.tjklunebooks.com
Find out more about Kirt Graves at www.kirtreads.com
Music is licensed through [Storyblocks Audio](https://www.storyblocks.com/audio)2020-10-131h 05The Klunatics PodcastEpisode 19: The Final WordThe conclusion of our first season of The Klunatics Podcast. An interview with TJ Klune about his landmark year.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
We may be done with this season, but don’t unsubscribe yet. More audio entertainment is already in the works. Stay tuned.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on Y...2020-08-1757 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 18: Klunatics in the WildFrom the very first episode of this podcast, we’ve been discussing the intense personal relationships that can be created over the internet. The Klunatics exist because we have the technology to correspond over long distances with thousands of other people who appreciate the same things we do. But sometimes, those long distance friendships aren’t enough. And for a lucky few, we’ve been able to meet in person. Today, we’ll be telling stories of some of these meetings, and the fun that can be had when members of our group venture out of their homes, and comfort zones.
...2020-08-1046 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 17: Pack Pack PackWe’re only a few episodes away from the end of the first season of The Klunatics Podcast. And there’s a topic we’ve been tip-toeing around in most of our episodes: Found Family. In this episode, we talk about how Found Families, like the Klunatics are important, and how they can be life-saving for queer youth.
[Gabor Maté - Authenticity vs. Attachment](https://youtu.be/l3bynimi8HQ)
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jon Steiger and Kirt Gr...2020-08-0321 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 16: VillainsongThis week, we’re doing something new. We gathered a group of Klunatics to have a round table discussion of TJ Klune’s antagonists. Are they evil? Misunderstood? Are villains just the hero of their own story? Like most of the topics we discuss here on The Klunatics Podcast, the answers we come up with may surprise you.
Featuring: Chealsea Verzwyvelt, Melissa Logan, Tanya Hess, Anji River, Dene Young, Susannah Frigo, and Michael Lesley
A couple of warnings: There are some gentle spoilers for TJ Klune’s books, so proceed with caution, and this conversation also contains a political joke, which...2020-07-271h 01The Klunatics PodcastEpisode 15: Let Boys Be FeminineIn the course of creating this podcast, the producers have worked hard not to put an editorial spin on many of the topics we discuss. We took inspiration from TJ’s stories and characters, and we let the interviewees guide the episode. Not so this time. Today, we have a point of view and a statement to make: Let Boys Be Feminine.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
Ma...2020-07-2055 minThe Klunatics PodcastJust Extra: Michael Lesley is ExtraordinarySome narrators are extraordinary, and Michael Lesley is one of them. Michael joins Kirt for a chat about what it was like to narrate *The Extraordinaries*, TJ's Young Adult Superqueero debut. FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF *THE EXTRAORDINARIES* AUDIOBOOK. *The Extraordinaries* is available in hard cover, ebook, and audio, on July 14. Available wherever books are sold or at [Macmillan Books](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250203670).
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Fa...2020-07-1353 minThe Klunatics PodcastJust Extra: Make Your Library Queer AFSome episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Inspired by an early conversation for the podcast, Kirt talks to a local librarian about advocating for queer content in your local library.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the po...2020-07-0621 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 14: Queer #OwnVoicesIn September 2016, author Corinne Duyvis created the hashtag #OwnVoices. Her goal was to be able to find and recommend kidlit books with diverse characters that were written by diverse authors. In the years since, the movement has grown to mean many things to many people, and we examine its place in queer literature.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susannah Frigo.
Special thanks to Lindsey Dorcus for voicing the answers provided by April Daniels. You can find out more...2020-06-2943 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 13: What Happens When We Read-AlongIn this episode we’re going to delve into the read-alongs. For those who aren’t members of the Klunatics Facebook Group, read-alongs are a virtual book club in which members participate in live reads and guide readers through discussions about TJ’s books.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagra...2020-06-221h 00The Klunatics PodcastEpisode 11: Writing Writers Who WriteFor the next two episodes, we’re going to be highlighting the art and artists who have been inspired by TJ Klune to create works of their own. We’re starting with the writers who create fan fiction. In other words...authors.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Tw...2020-06-0848 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 10: "Cuz My Dumb Brain" (A Spoilerific Q&A with TJ Klune)This week, Kirt is joined by TJ Klune to answer questions submitted in the Klunatics Facebook group. Be warned, there are many spoilers for TJ's books in this episode. If you want to skip some sections of the podcast, check to see if your podcast player allows you to skip chapters within this episode. If not, use the following timestamps to avoid hearing about any books you haven't yet read:
**Chapter 1: Introduction [0:00:00 - 0:01:27]**
**Chapter 2: Green Creek [0:01:28 - 0:12:01]**
**Chapter 3: How To Be [0:12:02 - 0:17:12]**
**Chapter 4: *Olive Juice* [0:17:13 - 0:25:44]**
**Chapter 5: Tales From Verania [0:25:45 - 0:29:56]**
**Chapter 6: *The Bones Beneath My Skin* [0:29:57 - 0:30:42]**
**Chapter 7: *The...2020-05-251h 11The Klunatics PodcastEpisode 9: The Ink Beneath My SkinWhat does it mean to love something so much that you'd etch it on your skin? We find out as we talk to Klunatics who have paid tribute to TJ's work in very permanent ways.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jonny Steiger.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
If you like what yo...2020-05-1827 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 8: Humor, Heart & Surprise FistingFrom a hornless gay unicorn, to a were-pomeranian, to three elderly women in a vespa gang who are either sisters or in a polyamorous lesbian relationship, TJ Klune has the ability to keep us laughing. In this episode we’ll look into how TJ uses humor, often in ways that defy expectations.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Luis Garcia.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Inst...2020-05-111h 00The Klunatics PodcastJust Extra: The Best of the RestSome episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Enjoy a few of the best parts of Kirt's conversations with Klunatics that didn't make it into Episodes 1-7.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves.
Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod.
Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or...2020-05-0424 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 7: Klunatics' World of ColorTJ Klune has made his literary world unabashedly queer. As we discussed in the last episode, he values representation of all sexual orientations in his work, but that’s not where the diversity ends.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham.
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If you like what you hear...2020-04-2732 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 6: The Importance of Being GusThe Klunatics dive into the topic of asexuality.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susannah Frigo.
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Special thanks to: Charlie David, Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt.
If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re list...2020-04-2039 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 5: The Long and Winding Road of Queer LiteratureWe’re going back in time to examine what queer literature looked like in its infancy, how that affected the people who read it, and how it’s evolved to better represent queer people and educate allies.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jon Steiger.
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Special thanks to: Michael Lesley for sharing audio of Until You, b...2020-04-1333 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 4: Narrator Round TableMichael Lesley, Sean Crisden, Greg Tremblay, Daniel Henning, and Kirt Graves discuss TJ Klune, audiobook narration, and offer some advice for aspiring narrators.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves.
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If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if...2020-04-0657 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 3: Alpha/BetaWhat it takes to be one of TJ's beta readers: the process, the pain, the privilege.
The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras.
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If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if...2020-03-3031 minThe Klunatics PodcastEpisode 1: How To Be A KlunaticIn the first episode of The Klunatics Podcast, host Kirt Graves talks to the administrators of the Klunatics Facebook group, and TJ Klune himself, about the creation of a fandom.
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Forensics FacesEp. 84: Scholarships Don't Lie and I'm Starting to Feel Hintz RightMalyssa and Kirt discuss the WFCA Scholarships and Hintz Award for Coaching Excellence. Kirt shares his perspective as a four-time Awards Committee member.
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MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsKirt Jacobs - Founder & Host, MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsKirt Jacobs is the host and producer of MoxieTalk, a talk show that gives an intimate look into the courage, character and defining moments of today’s most inspiring individuals. In 2005, Kirt Jacobs conceived an interview talk show to showcase the vision and influence of local leaders and launched Leadership Landscape in partnership with MetroTV. Over 250 guests have been featured on this unique TV forum including leaders from the world of politics, business, sports, entertainment, art, community activism, and philanthropy. Today, MoxieTalk is a multimedia platform that continues this unique and intimate format on...2019-05-2000 minForensics FacesEp. 65: Categlorious, Part 2 (Demo & Info)Happy podcastiversary! It's been four years since Malyssa first joined Kirt on mic. Celebrate with this episode full of tomfoolery and technical glitches! (Haven't they figured this out by now???)
Malyssa and Kirt continue their discussion of WFCA categories. Add your thoughts to the conversation online using #categlorious.
Also discussed this episode: beloved podcast cats, the Appleton East tournament & ladies and gentlemen, Mariah Ervin.
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Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister.
Website...2019-01-2800 minForensics FacesEp. 64: Categlorious, Part 1 (Prose, Poetry & OIL)In the first episode of our series examining each of the WFCA forensics categories, Malyssa and Kirt discuss the inextricably linked categories of prose, poetry, and oral interpretation of literature. After hearing our take on what makes these categories fun, important, and challenging, share your thoughts by using the hashtag #categlorious.
Also in this episode: Oshkosh North tournament recap, Kirt hates Apple autocorrect, and Malyssa baked a cake.
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Forensics Faces is proudly produced in Wisconsin, the birthplace of the National Forensics League. Our theme song was written and...2019-01-2300 minThe Klunatics PodcastLovesong TrailerKlunatics are in for a surprise. On October 19, the short story Lovesong will be released in audio right here on the Lovesong podcast. But wait, there's more! Following the short story, host [Kirt Graves](https://www.kirtreads.com/) has interviews with [Derrick McClain](http://www.voiceofderrick.com/), [Michael Lesley](http://www.michaellesley.com/), [Greg Tremblay](https://gregtremblay.com/), and [TJ Klune](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) himself! All episodes will be available on October 19. Subscribe now to receive the short story Lovesong in audio and all those awesome interviews for FREE!
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Forensics FacesEp. 47: Today's podcast episode is brought to you by Kirt's love of NPRMalyssa and Kirt discuss the proposals for the WFCA Fall Meeting which will be held on Saturday, September 16, at Marquette University High School.
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MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #189: Ingrid HernandezIngrid Hernandez delivers high quality design while building personalized client relationships. As president and creative director at InGrid Design since 2002, Hernandez leads her business and team, while also providing expertise as a creative director and project manager. InGrid Design is an award-winning graphic design firm offering services from concept to completion, as well as Spanish translation services. The firm helps companies communicate regionally, nationally and globally with a multicultural sensibility. Hernandez grew up in Puerto Rico and attended the Instituto San Miguel de Allende with a focus on painting. She then went on to the...2017-06-2930 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #188: Donald M. VowelsDonald M. Vowels is a psychotherapist and spiritual counselor with Body, Mind, Spirit Health and Wellness in Louisville. He has an extensive resume in psychotherapy, theology and social work. While his professional life was in full swing, a December 2011 routine colonoscopy profoundly and instantly changed Vowel’s personal life when he was diagnosed with anal cancer. A May 2014, recurrence of cancer in his chest area led Vowels to creating his own Caring Bridge Blog for followers of his cancer journey. This is what ultimately led Don, or Donnie as some call him, to our program, not to me...2017-06-2931 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #187: Sterling LapinskiSterling Lapinski is an entrepreneur and angel investor. In 2012, he co-founded ClipperData, an energy market information service, where he currently serves as CEO. Lapinski is also the co-founder of Genscape, the world’s leading provider of real-time energy information. The technology and intellectual property core of the business were created and managed by Lapinski. In 2006, Lapinski and his partners sold Genscape to the Daily Mail & General Trust for almost $200 million. Lapinski has invented more than a dozen domestic and foreign patents. In 2003, Ernst and Young named Lapinski an Entrepreneur of the Year. He is...2017-06-2932 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #186: Nina MoseleyWhen Nina Moseley talks about her work helping those in poverty, her eyes light up with hope and her enthusiasm fills the room. Since 1988, Moseley has been the chief operating officer of Wayside Christian Mission. The organization helps Louisville’s homeless population “not with a hand-out, but with a hand up.” The organization has grown from an overnight shelter for the homeless, to a center for hope with education and skills training as well. Along the way, they’ve taken on the city, enlisted HUD and the Louisville community at large. Moseley traded in a career i...2017-06-2931 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #185: Mitzi FriedlanderMitzi Friedlander has spent much of her career bringing stories to life for the blind. After 50 years of recording books, Friedlander holds the record for most talking book titles narrated for the National Library Service. As a Louisville-native and former singer, Friedlander once performed in the Kentucky Opera Association. She sang and acted in many operas, musicals and plays in the 1950s. Friedlander also holds a master’s degree in theatre arts from the University of Louisville. She went on to become a celebrity in the narrated books world and recorded more than 2,200 titles. In 1993, Fr...2017-06-2928 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #184: Rebecca EvesRebecca Eaves saves and protects animals suffering from abuse and neglect. A long-time animal rescuer and activist, Eaves is the founder and president of The Arrow Fund, a Kentucky based non-profit that provides medical treatment to animal victims of torture, abuse, or neglect, and then finds them loving homes. The organization takes legal possession of the animal and holds the abuser responsible by pursuing legal action against them. This selfless mission is truly fueled by love, as all the members of The Arrow Fund Board are volunteers and are not paid for their services. Eaves...2017-06-2932 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #183: Dr. Berry DentonBarry Denton is passionate about his hometown of Louisville. In 2003, he began work as a bomb squad commander and police sergeant. Currently, Denton serves in the police force, and in educating the next generation. He works as a patrol officer for Audubon Park Police, and serves as an adjunct professor with the American Military University, the University of Louisville, and Indiana Wesleyan University. Since 2013, he has served as the executive director of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. Denton strives to make Louisville the best city in the nation through his work and through volunteerism with...2017-06-2925 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #182: Joey WagnerJoey Wagner, Owner of the J Wagner Group, has been putting on some of the biggest events in the city of Louisville and the midwest region for the past 10 years. J. Wagner Group, a full-service event planning, marketing, and promotions firm, serves many well-known and high-end clients. Wagner also owns DerbyVIP.com, a full-service concierge service providing rental houses, car service, fashion, security, and tickets to celebrity and charity events for Kentucky Derby Weekend. Wagner previously served as the marketing and promotions coordinator for the athletic department at Morehead State University. He holds...2017-06-2929 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #181: Gale LivelyGale Lively always felt her job was to help people excel in their jobs. She brought this view to her leadership position as the executive vice president of the Louisville Apartment Association. She served in this position for over 37 years prior to announcing her retirement in 2014. The non-profit represents apartment owners, vendors, and apartment communities in Louisville and advocates on behalf of the apartment industry through legislative lobbying on the local, state and national levels. Focused on bringing visibility to the association, Lively has served on several committees of the National Apartment Association. In the...2017-06-2925 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #180: Ankur GopalAnkur Gopal’s desire to make an impact has fueled his success building a technology application company. Gopal is the founder and CEO of Interapt LLC, a Google Glass partner. Interapt is an award-winning company specializing in mobile apps and wearable technology. Interapt partners with businesses in the healthcare and long-term care industries, helping them use technology more effectively to complement their overall business strategy. Interapt was selected by Google as one of only ten global companies to be a Glass at Work Partner. It has also earned the Gartner Cool Vendor Award, an...2017-06-2936 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #179: Chris MorrisA competitive spirit drives Chris Morris in his pursuit for excellence as a master distiller. A Louisville native, Morris is only the seventh master distiller at the Brown-Forman Corporation since 1870, as well as its current spirits historian. He is responsible for maintaining the award-winning taste of the Woodford Reserve family of brands and serves as brand ambassador at trade and consumer functions. Morris is one of three generations in his family to work at Brown-Forman. He began as a trainee at Brown-Forman in the central lab under the master distiller in 1976. He left to work...2017-06-2929 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #178: Lee W. RobinsonSince Lee W. Robinson was seven years old and constructing scale models, he has had a passion for design and building beautiful homes. After a 14-year career in banking, Robinson decided to pursue his dream to open a design company that offers drafting, remodeling and design services in one location. The Lee W. Robinson Company, now in St. Matthews, fills two floors with a beautiful collection of furniture and accessories from artisans and design houses. The collection includes Robinson’s three lifestyle lines, each named after his sons Owsley, Thurston and McDowell. Business First magazine na...2017-06-2933 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #177: Kevin GrangierKevin Grangier is driven by his desire to create things that make people happy. Grangier began his career in marketing and communication locally, before heading to Los Angeles to start his own company. Carry On Communication Inc. is an award winning firm specializing in branding, public relations, and marketing. It expanded to five communication companies and offered services to some of the largest, most significant brands in the U.S. like Yahoo!, Clorox and many others. In 2010, Grangier returned to Louisville to open The Village Anchor Pub & Roost, an eclectic European “bistropub.” The restaurant received crit...2017-06-2929 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #176: Dan McDonnelDan McDonnell loves to compete, loves to win, and loves seeing the growth in his players as he coaches the University of Louisville baseball team. Since McDonnell’s hiring in 2006, the team has accomplished amazing statistics. In his first year, McDonnell led the team to the College World Series. Then he led the Cardinals to seven more NCAA appearances in eight years, including two more to the College World Series. Louisville is ranked 6th place nationally, with a school record of 51 wins in 2013. The Cardinals also hold six regular-season titles and two tournament championships in th...2017-06-2926 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #175: Tom JurichTom Jurich cites his motivation to do things right and see results as he leads athletic programs at the University of Louisville. Since 1997, Jurich has made a permanent mark at the University of Louisville by leading an athletic department that has enjoyed tremendous athletic and academic accomplishments. In 2003, Jurich began his run as vice president at U of L. Under Jurich, the Cardinal athletic teams have produced unparalleled success in multiple sports. Louisville’s 2012 – 2013 year marked the first time any university has ever won a BCS level bowl game, placed both its men’s and women’...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #174: Jeff WalzJeff Walz has a passion for excellence that drives him as the head coach of the University of Louisville Women’s basketball team. Walz was hired as the head coach in 2007. Since then, he has helped the Cardinals burst into national prominence as one of the most competitive and successful teams. In his eight seasons with the team, the women Cardinals have gone to the NCAA Sweet 16 six times, had two NCAA Runner Up finishes, two All-Americans, 18 All-Conference selections, and five WNBA draft picks. His team has averaged 26 victories per season with a record 34 victories in the 2008 – 2009 seas...2017-06-2829 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #173: Heather HowellHeather Howell’s desire to inspire her children and fear of failure power her in selecting her projects and in growing beverage brands. As director of innovation for Brown-Forman Corporation, Howell is responsible for developing the global portfolio expansion strategy and acts as brand leader for Collingwood, a premium blended Canadian whiskey. Howell joined Brown-Forman in 2015. She previously worked for Rooibee Red Tea, where she served as chief tea officer, CEO and, board member, helping take the organic tea brand from the farmers market to the national market. Howell has been recognized numerous ti...2017-06-2829 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #172: Jackie FordDriven by conscience and seeing challenges as possibilities drive Jackie Ford as she leads the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Tennessee-native Ford brings over 25 years of non-profit experience to the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Previously, Ford served as the executive director of Literacy Volunteers of America in Connecticut for 10 years. In 1988, she began her career with the Girl Scouts as director of membership and marketing in southwest Connecticut and moved on to COO in 2002. A few years later, Ford was named CEO for the Girl Scout Council of Savannah, Ga, and moved on to Girl Scouts...2017-06-2824 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #171: Emily ClevelandEmily Cleveland has a passion for helping children see past disability through friendship. Cleveland is the Kentucky state director of Best Buddies International, providing direct support for the state’s school-based programs. These programs create opportunities for youth and adults, with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and disorders, though friendship pairings. Best Buddies of Kentucky has seen significant growth since Cleveland has been with the organization. The number of school-based programs has doubled. She helped secure a $100,000 gift from the NASCAR Foundation, and revenue increased by 27% for the annual Friendship Walk. Her goal is to...2017-06-2827 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #170: Vicki Yates BrownVickie Yates Brown brings passion to all of her projects – from shaping health care policy to the Nucleus project. Brown is an experienced health care law and finance attorney. She worked on planning, development, and finance for Nucleus: Kentucky’s Research and Innovation Center alongside the University of Louisville Foundation and U of L President James Ramsey. Brown was named president and CEO of Nucleus in 2008. Brown also serves as the chair of the Health and Life Sciences Practice Group at Frost Brown Todd LLC. She is the chairwoman of the Health Law Section of the...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #169: David L. NicholsonDavid Nicholson learned the importance of community involvement from his late father, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge S. Rush Nicholson. In 1991, Nicholson joined the Metro Criminal Justice Commission and in 1998, became its executive director. During this time, the commission, which helps first responders, received millions in grants. This included a multi-million-dollar grant from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, which captured national headlines. In 2006, and again in 2012, Nicholson was elected and re-elected Jefferson County circuit court clerk. He manages a staff of over 300 employees and operates from eight locations. Nicholson’s community in...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #168: John VaraneseCreativity in food, atmosphere and service fuel John Varanese in his career as chef and restaurant owner. After an impressive food and restaurant background, Varanese opened Varanese on Frankfort Avenue in 2007. Eight years later, he announced his second restaurant, River House, located on the riverfront. Later that year, Varanese announced another restaurant at the River House location, Levee, which would feature live entertainment and a unique cuisine, a completely separate experience from River House. Starting at age 14 in Cleveland, Ohio, Varanese credits Dino De Franco as his mentor and teacher for what it takes to...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #166 & 167: Patrick Henry Hughes & Mr. Patrick John HughesLove for family drives both Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, to expand possibilities. Patrick Henry was born without eyes and without the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs, making him unable to walk. He has overcome these physical issues to excel as a musician and public speaker. Musician Patrick Henry has flourished with the support of his family. His father, Patrick John, sees his blessings with family as his driving inspiration to serve them each day. Patrick Henry played in the University of Louisville Marching Band for...2017-06-2859 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #165: Terri FosterTerri Foster knew from a young age she had musical gifts, and now seeks to use her gifts to help other young people develop theirs. Since 2007, Foster has been named artistic/executive director of the Louisville Youth Choir. She directs the Chamber and Aria Choirs at LYC, as well as the all-female Adult Alumni Choir. Under her direction, the Louisville Youth Choir performed with the Moscow Ballet in their U.S. touring production of “The Great Russian Nutcracker.” Conducting since 1993, Foster was formerly the conductor of Bella Voce and the Louisville Children’s Choir, which perfor...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #164: Michael BlowenMichael Blowen’s fear of horses grew into a deep love for horses, and for saving their lives. Early in his career, Blowen was a writer and movie critic for The Boston Globe. He eventually held the enviable position of movie critic, which gave him contact with film stars and celebrities throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. A chance outing in 1997 to Suffolk Downs in Massachusetts proved to be a life-changing event. Wanting to learn more about horses to improve his chances to win at the track, Blowen asked to work the stables for free, and he fel...2017-06-2828 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #163: Katie GeorgeKatie George sees her daily challenge to make herself and others better. Louisville-native George graduated from Assumption High School where she played volleyball for Coach Ron Kordes. She received several volleyball sports accolades and was featured in the 2010 Faces in the Crowd in Sports Illustrated magazine. Among her many accomplishments and recognitions, George led her team to the Regional 7 Tournament Championship twice, was named in Under Armour’s All-American Watch List, and was also named Region 7’s Player of the Year. George came to the University of Louisville volleyball team and quickly moved to a star...2017-06-2830 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #162: Patricia ByronThe 1993 tragic murder of their daughter, Mary, thrust Pat Byron and her husband, John, into advocacy work for domestic violence victims. Mary was shot and killed by the assailant who previously raped and stalked her, the very same day he was released from prison. Mary was not aware he had been set free. This flaw in the system led the Byron’s to create the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system. Known as VINE, the system calls crime victims any time there is a change in their offender’s status. Honoring their daughter’s memory, The Ma...2017-06-2829 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #161: Tyrone CottonTyrone Cotton’s love of music and desire to create fuels his music and the songs he writes. Cotton is a Louisville musician and songwriter. Inspired by his grandfather, a preacher, and singer, he fused his sound from blues, jazz, folk, and rock. His mother loved gospel and R&B, and at a young age, BB King thrilled Cotton with his playing. Later, he would study Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and Mississippi John Hurt. Cotton began playing guitar and by his early 20s, he was playing clubs and dives. His work has taken hi...2017-06-2828 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #160: Robin MillerRobin Miller grew up in a family active in politics and the community, spurring her to serve in the public sector. Miller serves as the executive director for downtown Louisville’s Main Street Association, a business and historical preservation company. She also recently launched her own community marketing firm. Miller has worked within the public education, social service, and business association sectors for 20 years. She pursued a career in the public sector immediately after college. Her first professional post was with the American Federation of Teachers, a teachers union where she and a colleague led th...2017-06-2828 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #159: Leslie SquiresA love for horticulture inspired Lee Squires in his career managing the 300-acre Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Squires was the general manager of Cave Hill Cemetery for more than 40 years (1975-2015). He was its 5th president since the cemetery's founding over 150 years ago, in 1848. He also acted as president of the Kentucky Cemetery Association and is the past executive director of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association. Squires is the current president of the Kentucky State Council of Trout Unlimited, monitoring and conserving fish and cold-water fisheries of Kentucky. He is a 1965 graduate...2017-06-2825 minForensics FacesMalyssa & Kirt's (2nd) First ImpressionOn this episode of Forensics Faces, Malyssa & Kirt explore first impressions, how to make a good one and what to do if it’s already too late.
Forensics Faces is recorded and edited in Sheboygan, WI. Our theme song was written and performed by JJ Hameister. If you’re a fan of Forensics Faces, please give us a rating on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Those ratings help other people find this podcast. More information is available at www.ForensicsFaces.com, and you connect with us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Forensics Faces.2017-01-1800 minForensics FacesToo Taboo for the Tabroom: Part OneMalyssa and Kirt dive into a collection of topics that we, as coaches and competitors, sometimes avoid. Our frank conversations are meant to start a dialogue, and we hope to hear your feedback as the series continues this fall. We also hope that our questions, and those submitted by listeners, start a conversation within your teams.
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Kirt giving away 10 free Audible credits for listeners of Forensics Faces to download his first audiobook Wolfsong. This is a novel with adult themes and language. To win a free download, all you have to do is tweet at @F...2016-10-1700 minForensics FacesA Very Good Place To StartCan you believe the forensics season in Wisconsin is almost upon us? Malyssa and Kirt return for an episode dedicated to getting started. Whether you're a new or returning coach or student, Malyssa and Kirt share their tips for starting your year with your best foot forward.2015-12-1600 min
Forensics FacesGripe For The PickingWhen you love something as much as Malyssa and Kirt love forensics, you can overlook a few flaws. That doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Malyssa and Kirt list their top five forensics pet peeves.2015-03-1900 min