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Sparks of MadnessThe Story of Joel and Yolanda KonopkenIn our season finale, we sit down and talk to two very special people, Maria's parents. Get a snack and buckle up. This story is full of joy, wisdom and lots of splashing around because as you know, all the greatest love stories begin at the pool at the YMCA...
2022-08-301h 33Sparks of MadnessTalkin' Bout Jazz with Damon RoysterDamon delights us with a story about his first love and as you can imagine, all the necessary ingredients are involved: Band camp, Sexual questioning and the soundtrack to Cruel Intentions.You can follow Damon on IG @daymanroyster, and his podcast , Podcast 616 on Twitter @podcast616P3Follow us on IG @sparksofmadnesspodcast Produced by: The Trident NetworkEdited by: Julie SchmerbeckHosted by: Maria Konopken and Julie SchmerbeckTheme Song by: John Love
2022-04-2659 minSparks of MadnessIntroducing: Sparks of Madness "You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams
This storytelling podcast aims to expose the moments that create change in our personal journeys, pulling from experiences and memories that forever altered how we think, feel and live. Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck provide a safe space for guests to tell their stories in their own authentic voice, discussing those little sparks in our lives that make us unique, while bridging together the human experience full of hardships, triumphs and many laughs.
2022-04-2000 min
Disney AdultFinding Nemo (ft. Surena Marie & Maria Konopken)We've made it to Finding Nemo! Surena Marie and Maria Konopken join us this week as we dive deep to the coral reef, discussing Marlin, Nemo, and Dory terror filled adventures.
2021-10-201h 01
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob GrabowskiRebel with No Cause with Maria KonopkenThis week, James and Rob are joined by Maria Konopken! They talk with Maria about her start in comedy/story telling, solo shows, specific cultural references, Matt Damon Improv, Burlesque is More, and how her grandfather was a spy. Follow Maria on instagram @ mariakonopke and see her with FLEX, Wednesday at 8pm opening for Devil's Daughter and with at the Annoyance. Like what we do? Support that PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
2021-09-141h 06
Equally FunnyMental Health (ft. Maria Konopken)The wondrous Maria Konopken joins Cait as co-host to talk through a huge topic that we could only skim the surface of...Mental Health. We go all the way back to ancient Greece on this one to trace the evolution and development of the field of mental health care - it’s been a rough road from the beginning. We touch on the present day context and current status for how we’re doing amidst a teensy thing known as a global pandemic. Ever heard of it? The episode closes with an overview of Cait and Maria’s personal journe...
2021-08-251h 18
UnlearningThe Star of Someone Else's Movie (Status)Matt & Phylicia talk about unlearning status. Thanks for hitting that play button! Special Shout Out To Maria Konopken for submitting her story!!!
Please reach out to share your stories with us at UnlearningAPodcast@gmail.com
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Learn more at www.thetridentnetwork.com/unlearning-pod
2021-04-1229 min
Who Dis?10. Maria Konopken - "A Person Named Stacy That I Hate"This week, we welcome Maria Konopken to the show. Maria is an improviser and burlesque dancer in Chicago with a general anxiety diagnosis. We discuss how family and other support systems with anxiety, healthy it is to fully "open up" to an audience, and her love of burlesque.You can follow Maria on on Instagram at @MariaKonopken.Who Dis? is hosted by Liz Komos and produced by Jack Mathews. You can find more information on the Who Dis? Podcast or the Who Dis? Live Show at www.whodisshow.com on the web, on Instagram or...
2020-03-1345 min
The Skewer PodcastThe Skewer 37: March 2019The Skewer features our first ever guest host, Skewer veteran Roxane West, hosting a delightful evening full of extremely dope writers! Ken Mejia-Beal schooled us on the truth about treason. Allison Shackelford showed us how to cut through the noise around the Jussie Smollett story. Maria Konopken explained how personally gratifying it can be to see true representation in the seats of power. And Tom Harrison yammered about how sumo wrestling is cool. Topped off with a debate between Ale Domeier and Anna Gilchrist, this is a Skewer that is not to be missed. Check it!
2019-03-091h 33
Lifetime UncorkedS3 E19 - Mingle All the Way (Hallmark Channel)Maria Konopken (Improvisor/Poet/Performer in Chicago) joins Patrick Serrano to discuss Hallmark Channel's Mingle All the Way. (Starring: Jen Lilley, Brant Daugherty and Lindsay Wagner.) They also discuss dating apps, shady mothers, and Hallmark including interracial dating?Read Patrick's reviews on our website: https://lifetimeuncorked.com/Check out other Universehead Podcasts: https://www.universehead.com/Rate and Review us! (With emojis, please!) #HundredForTheHolidaysFollow the Podcast @LifetimeUncorkedFollow the Host @PatrickMiguelFollow the Producer @DrewButWithPants Theme Music provided by @jwheeler_music of the band @Chelusier
2018-12-0641 min
Lifetime UncorkedS2 E34- The Wrong Cruise (Lifetime Movie )Maria Konopken (Improvisor/Poet/Performer in Chicago) joins Patrick Serrano to discuss Lifetime's The Wrong Cruise (Starring: Vivica A. Fox, William McNamara, Andres Londono, Dominique Swain, and Sidney Nicole Rogers). They also discuss how amazing Vivica A Fox is and Lifetime's choice to not subtitle Spanish. Will they pour it up or put a cork in it?Read Patrick's reviews on our website: https://lifetimeuncorked.com/Check out other Universehead Podcasts: https://www.universehead.com/Rate and Review us! (With emojis, please!)Follow the Podcast @LifetimeUncorkedFollow the Host @Pa...
2018-09-2742 min
Talkin' Wild with DanRosa the DalmationSomebody please adopt this adorable Dalmation!Rosa: Maria KonopkenEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher
2018-04-1330 min
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 069 & 070 Golden Moments Part 1 & 2 with Godiva and MaudeThis is not a traditional episode! We had Genevieve's cats, the snuggable Maude (@genevieverice, The Dana Gould Hour, Bird City Comedy Festival Founder) and the huggable Godiva (@AnthonyDesamito, Hell Yes Fest, AZ's Funniest Person With a Day Job Winner) on the podcast! This is the first real clip episode and it's a double episode! This week, we decided to record and watch both episodes simultaneously for the first time, kind of like MST3K. Also, as the Golden Girls go into their flashbacks, we will also be flashbacking ourselves, listening back to the TYfBaP guests of that clip's episode....
2016-01-271h 04
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 069 & 070 Golden Moments Part 1 & 2 with Godiva and MaudeThis is not a traditional episode! We had Genevieve's cats, the snuggable Maude (@genevieverice, The Dana Gould Hour, Bird City Comedy Festival Founder) and the huggable Godiva (@AnthonyDesamito, Hell Yes Fest, AZ's Funniest Person With a Day Job Winner) on the podcast! This is the first real clip episode and it's a double episode! This week, we decided to record and watch both episodes simultaneously for the first time, kind of like MST3K. Also, as the Golden Girls go into their flashbacks, we will also be flashbacking ourselves, listening back to the TYfBaP guests of that clip's episode.
The fl...
2016-01-271h 04
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 042 Bedtime Story with Maria KonopkenWe had the intoxicatingly funny Maria Konopken (@MariaKonopken, Del Close Marathon, The Chicago Improv Den) visit all the way from Chicago and watch an episode of the Golden Girls with us! It was a recap episode but not really, because we have not seen any of these flashbacks before. It's the one where the Golden Girls reminisce about sleeping! We get a glimpse into their wacky, rapid-eye-movement infused adventures. We talked about kidnapping plots in The Babysitters Club, gay Steve Buscemi and Ol' Dirty Bastard buying food stamps. Music by Mike Dennison (@mikd33) and Brian Kokernak (@kokernutz).
2015-07-221h 20
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 042 Bedtime Story with Maria KonopkenWe had the intoxicatingly funny Maria Konopken (@MariaKonopken, Del Close Marathon, The Chicago Improv Den) visit all the way from Chicago and watch an episode of the Golden Girls with us! It was a recap episode but not really, because we have not seen any of these flashbacks before. It's the one where the Golden Girls reminisce about sleeping! We get a glimpse into their wacky, rapid-eye-movement infused adventures. We talked about kidnapping plots in The Babysitters Club, gay Steve Buscemi and Ol' Dirty Bastard buying food stamps. Music by Mike Dennison (@mikd33) and Brian Kokernak (@kokernutz).
2015-07-221h 20