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Seasons of Change part 1
Episode 1. Spontaneous conversation with Mel Majoros, the Cancer Warrior, on surviving cancer and seeking work during the second season of life.
2022-09-15
56 min
Radio Soup Show
Theatrical firearms Safety Expert Steve Wolf What went wrong on the set of Rust?
Theatrical Firearms safety expert Steve Wolf is a 30 yr veteran of the film industry and is an expert in not only firearms but pyrotechnics. We discuss what happened on the set of Rust, and what should have happened. Steve also talks about his newest venture Pyronemesis, a new innovative way to put out fires. Check out his websites Stevewolf.info and Pyronemesis.com.
2021-12-04
36 min
Radio Soup Show
Richard Schoenberg Photographer The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
Mel sits down with photographer Richard Schoenberg, to talk about his coffee table book The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday An Inside Look at The Training of The Navy Seals. Richard was given exclusive access to the Navy Seals Bud/s training class 246. We talk about his photography background, how he came to photograph the SEALs and much more. We also honor the 2 fallen SEALS from class 246 Navy SO2 Joseph Schwedler and Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Checque. This is an interview you don't want to miss.
2020-12-11
29 min
Radio Soup Show
Dave "Bio" Baranek author and Navy Aviator: Tomcat Rio
Mel sits down with Naval Aviator and Top Gun Instructor Dave "Bio" Baranek to talk about his days of being a "RIO" (Radar Intercept Officer) on the F-14 Tomcat during the Cold War. Bio shares his missions during the cold war, as a RIO to his commissioning as a Commander of his own F-14 squadron. Reading the book I felt as if I was in the cockpit with Bio and his pilot, on all the missions and day to day life as a Navy RIO. This is one interview you wont want to miss!
2020-10-16
42 min
Radio Soup Show
Author Marti Rulli 9-11 Never forget
Mel talks to Author Marti Rulli about her experience on September 11, 2001. Marti had two near misses with the events of that day, one being almost on United flight 93, and the other going to the Windows of the World atop the World Trade Center for an early morning breakfast. We talk about the amazing twists of fate, and perhaps a guardian angel that saved her from becoming a victim of that fateful day, and why we need another 9-12 now more than ever.
2020-09-25
59 min
Radio Soup Show
New York Times best selling Author Scott Turow The Last Trial 05-14-20
Mel talks to New York Times best selling author Scott Turow about his latest book The Last Trial. The book follows Turow's favorite attorney Sandy Stern to help his friend Nobel Prize winning Dr. Kiril Pafko, who saved his life with a new cancer drug years before. Honestly I could not put this book down. If you need a book to read during the pandemic, or anytime, this is it!
2020-05-15
21 min
Radio Soup Show
HPV Tonsil Cancer Survivor & Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Ambassador Jason Mendelsohn 03-13-20
HPV Tonsil Cancer Survivor & Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Ambassador Jason Mendelsohn shares his story with Mel, talks about his website SupermanHPV.com and about The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance's awareness week coming up April 13-19 2020. You can get free screenings! Check out HeadandNeck.org for more info!
2020-03-13
45 min
Radio Soup Show
Voice Actor Rob Paulsen
You may recognize the voice of Rob Paulsen (Raphael on animated TMNT, Yakko on Animaniacs and Pinky of Pinky and the Brain, but you probably don't know his story. Rob authored a book "Voice Lessons" detailing his career as a voice actor and his stage III throat cancer which threatened his livelihood, especially with the upcoming HULU reboot of Animaniacs. Rob talks about how his friends rallied around him, how honored he is that he is the 2020 Spokesperson for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, and how a couple being a voice actor saved his life. You know the voice...
2019-11-17
45 min
Radio Soup Show
Author Adam Bray Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia 04 - 01 - 19
Author Adam Bray talks about the release of his new book from DK publishing Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia. We also talk about the upcoming Avengers: Endgame film coming out in theaters April 26th!
2019-04-02
28 min
Radio Soup Show
Kerri Kasem Of KasemCares.org
What would you do if your father's new wife wouldn't let you see him? That is exactly what happened with Kerri Kasem. Kerri describes her very public battle to see her father, Casey Kasem, which lead to her forming The Kasem Cares Foundation to establish and fight for the rights to have visitation and reasonable access to an ailing parent, especially when under the care and control of an uncooperative spouse or sibling. It is astounding that there are not many rights an elderly person has when dealing with this situation. Kasem is working to change all of this.
2018-06-01
26 min
Radio Soup Show
Author TJ English: The Corporation
Mel interviews author TJ English about his new book The Corporation. The Corporation is a detailed look at the start of the Cuban Mafia in the United States, how the Bay of Pigs invasion played a key role in the mafia's existence and what lead to its downfall buy the late 1990's. This is the history we should be teaching children in school!
2018-04-23
36 min
Radio Soup Show
Author Carrie Kerpen: Work it • Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business
Mel interviews Carrie Kerpen,CEO of Likeable Media, about her new book Work IT • Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business.
2018-03-16
17 min
Radio Soup Show
US Speedskater Tyler Cain 01 -03-18
Mel interviews US Speedskater Tyler Cain, a young man from Petoskey, MI who is skating in the speedskating trials this week in the hopes of becoming a member of the US Olympic Speedskating team.
2018-01-03
11 min
Radio Soup Show
Author Daniel M Jones: Become the Force 9 Lessons on how to live as a Jediist Master 12-16-17
Mel sits down with author and founder of the Church of Jediism Daniel Jones to talk about his book Become the Force: 9 Lessons on how to live as a Jediist Master. Daniel explains how using the Force in every day life can help empower you to a better life. We also talk about the latest Star Wars movie The Last Jedi, (no spoilers) A fascinating man and interesting principles that can be used in everyday life, whether you are a Star Wars fan or not.
2017-12-16
37 min
Radio Soup Show
Author Adam Bray Stormtroopers: Beyond The Armor 12-07-17
Mel sits down with friend Author Adam Bray to talk about his new book Storm troopers: Beyond the Armor. We talk about how he started travel writing, how that merged into writing for the Star Wars and Marvel Universe, and where he will be for the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
2017-12-07
35 min
Radio Soup Show
Cook Off! Screenwriters W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon 11-19-2017
Premiere Episode of Radio Soup with host Mel Majoros. Mel interviews friends W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon, screenwriters of the new movie Cook Off! Starring Melissa McCarthy, Niecy Nash & Diedrich Bader. Michon also co directed and starred in the film.
2017-11-19
15 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
Times Like These Film Fundraiser with Director Nick Sadler
Mel sits down with friend Nick Sadler to see how his documentary film Times Like These is coming along. Nick was on the show in 2013 with Bob Devito and Bill Becker, who are featured in the film. Times Like These is a film about Male Breast cancer. Nick needs our help to complete post production of the film to get it to the festival circuit. Nick talks about how the film has progressed, about the aspects of post production, (something that Mel knows about, she worked in post in LA for 10 years.) and how your donation will help. There are 8...
2017-06-23
00 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
Third Times The Charm with Emily Reese
Mel sits down with colon cancer survivor Emily Reese. Emily is a mother of three with colon cancer that has spread to her lungs, but she doesn't let the disease stop her! Emily talks about being your own best advocate. She has done a Ted talk about her spouse coming out to her as gay, you can read her blog Same Sides Support For Straight Spouses. We talk about the RV trip she is taking with her family and how important it is to live life to its fullest. She has set up a go fund me account to make...
2017-03-10
00 min
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Sean Swarner's Mission of Hope to the North Pole
Mel sits down with friend and survivor Sean Swarner. Sean is on a Mission of Hope. Sean is climbing The North Pole and he wants to bring people touched by cancer with him. For a small donation of $5 you can add a name of a person touched by cancer. Sean wants to bring as many people with him to be close to his heart, that is where he will be carrying the flag. Once he completes the summit he will have completed the Explorer's Grand Slam ( 7 Summits plus the North and South Poles ). The deadline to reach 100,000 names is March 15...
2017-03-03
00 min
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The Tiny Book of Magic with I am Genie's Joshua Dawson
Mel sits down with friend Joshua Dawson. Joshua has been on the Cancer Survivor before chatting about "I am Genie". Joshua now joins us to chat about a book he wrote called the "Tiny Book of Magic". The book has seven chapters to guide you to live a fulfilled existence. We also discuss Joshua's day helping the LA Kings grant wishes for some of their great employees. It's all about living a fulfilled life, following your dreams and we talk a little hockey!
2016-11-18
00 min
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Clean Soups with Rebecca Katz
Mel sits down with friend and Culinary Translator Rebecca Katz. Clean Soups is Rebecca's new book. Mel and Rebecca talk about the great recipes in the book, how you can make your own stock and store soup in your freezer for a later meal, and a soup cleanse! Rebecca also has a new online course The Cancer Fighters Kitchen course, it is self paced and for anyone wanting to learn culinary techniques that will nourish the participant during cancer treatment and beyond.
2016-10-07
00 min
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Remembering Survivor and Advocate Barb Miller
Today's show is a special one honoring the life of survivor Barb Miller. I met Barb at the Lungevity HOPE Summit where everyone called her mom. She quietly helped many people through her advocacy and her love of life. Her daughter and my friend Tracy Miller Murphy talks about this amazing woman, which made me think I have met many survivors doing this show, but I didn't realize how much Barb meant to me until she was gone.
2016-09-16
00 min
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Loving Meditations: Bringing Calm to Cancer with David Dachinger and Tamara Green
Mel sits down with Cancer Survivor David Dachinger and his wife licensed psychotherapist Tamara Green, creators of Loving Meditations. Loving Meditations is an app that helps cancer survivors and caregivers use mindful based meditation to help in their healing process. Effective guided audios and videos use mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) practices, contributing to a balanced, integrative approach to cancer therapies. If Mel had this app when she was going through her cancer treatment, she believes that she wouldn't have had as much anxiety as she had. It's all about mindful meditation and Bringing Calm to Cancer on an all new...
2016-08-12
00 min
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Melanoma: It Started with a Freckle by David Stanley
Mel sits down with two time melanoma survivor David Stanley. David talks about his book Melanoma: It Started With A Freckle, which was just published this past April. He also talks about easily preventable melanoma is, (we should all put on that sunscreen before we go outside, and definitely skip the tanning bed) how just 5 bad sunburns in your lifetime increases your melanoma risk, and shares his story about how his wife saw the spot on his face that would eventually be diagnosed as melanoma.
2016-08-05
00 min
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Revisiting Remission Man Stephen Brown
Mel sits down with friend and endurance athlete Stephen Brown. Stephen was a prior guest on the show and contacted Mel about his Chronic Lymphocitic Leukemia. It had returned. Stephen talks about his warrior spirit and how his training for triathlons and endurance events kept him going and positive during treatment. He even competed in a duathlon while getting chemo. Its all about being positive and keeping healthy on an all new episode available on demand now.
2016-07-29
00 min
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One Lung Diary with Amanda Kouri
Mel sits down with lung cancer survivor Amanda Kouri. She had her right lung removed due to a carcinoid tumor at the young age of 24! Now cancer free, Amanda tirelessly advocates for lung cancer survivors and caregivers. She shares her story on her blog onelungdiary.wordpress.
2016-07-15
00 min
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BAG IT and Escape to Thrive 2016 with Sherri Romanoski
Mel sits down with cancer survivor Sherri Romanoski creator of BAG IT. BAG IT was designed to help survivors and caregivers keep the vital information they need as soon as they are diagnosed. The information is designed to help them cope with their diagnosis, move more competently through the treatment process, empower them to become an active member of the treatment team, and transition to follow up care. Sherri also has an amazing retreat for cancer advocates at the world famous Miraval Resort in Arizona. The three day retreat in August combines features of a national leadership conference and a...
2016-07-01
00 min
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#HCCHAT #MOONSHOT With Amy Byer Shainman, Georgia Hurst & Ellen T. Matloff
Mel sits down with #HCCHAT leaders Amy, Ellen and Georgia to talk about the upcoming Moonshot and what it means for Hereditary Cancer. The #HCCHAT #Moonshot tweetchat on June 29th at noon will feature Vincent T Devita Jr. MD, Head of the NCI during Nixon's Cancer Act. Don't miss this episode and make sure you are a part of history during the #HCCHAT on June 29th.
2016-06-29
00 min
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Pete Campbell Two Time Cancer Survivor
Mel sits down with two time cancer survivor Pete Campbell. Pete was shown a video of fellow cancer survivor Sean Swarner, who was the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. The video of Swarner inspired Campbell to endure and overcome the hard chemo treatments that he had to endure. Sean invited Pete to climb with him on his yearly Kilimanjaro climb. Seeing Pete's passion, Sean hired Pete as his executive director of his non profit Cancer Climber. Inspired by the Kilimanjaro climb Pete is now training to hike 100 miles in the North Country trail to raise enough funds to...
2016-06-17
00 min
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The Hearts of a Girl with Jessica Carmel
Mel sits down with friend Jessica Carmel to talk about her book The Hearts of a Girl: The Journey Through Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Transplant. Jessica talks about what it is like to be not only a heart transplant recipient at 16 and also a kidney transplant recipient 10 years later. Jessica has spoken to organizations about her double transplant and is in the process of getting her Masters in Health Communications from DePaul University. She will use her education to help other people with Congenitive Heart Failure and spread awareness about the disease.
2016-06-10
00 min
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Tumorman with Dr. Ankit Kansagra
I bet you are on your phone right now, on Facebook, playing a game or reading email. What if you could use your phone to learn about cancer while playing a game. Tumorman is that game. Ankit Kansagra, MD is the creator of the game. Dr. Kansagra explains how you can use the game to learn about your cancer, how when you play Tumorman you can donate to your favorite charity, and if you donate to the kick starter campaign you can become a character in the game. It's all about playing for a purpose on an all new show...
2016-05-20
00 min
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Remission Ball with Alfredo Axtmeyer
Mel sits down with Alfredo Axtmeyer, cancer survivor and founder of Remission Ball. Remission Ball started when founder and cancer survivor Alfredo sent a ball to his friend, Ethan Zohn, winner of Survivor Africa, who was in the midst of a battle with cancer. He used the ball to visualize himself getting stronger and stronger. He inspired Alfredo to create Remission Ball so that everyone could draw strength from their own Remission Ball. Alfredo tells us about how he drew strength from soccer during his trearment, and how you can give someone battling cancer a remission ball or puck.
2016-04-15
00 min
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One Summit with Kelly O'Donnell
Mel sits down Kelly O'Donnell, executive director of One Summit, an organization that pairs a Navy SEAL with a child battling cancer. Kelly explains how founder and former SEAL Adam La Reau started One Summit after seeing his mother go through breast cancer. You will find out about the Climb for Courage and how one rock wall a day with a Navy SEAL can change the lives of children with cancer.
2016-04-08
00 min
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Nancy and Holly, The Chemochicks
Mel sits down with the Chemochicks Nancy and Holly. Nancy is an ovarian cancer survivor and Holly, who is her niece, is a breast cancer survivor. Nancy and Holly talk about what it was like for both of them to go through treatment (Nancy is still in treatment) why they started Chemochicks and how their faith in God helps them everyday.
2016-03-25
00 min
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You'll Be All Right Buddy: A storybook for young children with cancer with Ryan Hamner
Mel sits down with her friend and four time cancer survivor Ryan Hamner, Ryan talks about his book: "You'll Be All Right Buddy: A storybook for young children with cancer" which is available on Amazon Kindle. When Ryan originally wrote the book a few years ago, many people didn't think kids would need a book about cancer, but survivors know that it is important for children to understand what is going on when they have cancer.
2016-03-18
00 min
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Sean Swarner and the 7 Summits to Success
Mel sits down with friend Sean Swarner a two time cancer survivor and the only survivor to summit Mount Everest with one lung. Sean talks about his yearly Killiminjaro climb for survivors and non survivors alike. (if you are a cancer survivor, there is an opportunity for a grant for this amazing adventure.) Sean also talks about his new E-book: EVEREST, 7 Summits to Success Series. A must read for anyone who wants to make their dream a reality. It's all about living life to your fullest on an all new show available on demand now.
2016-03-04
00 min
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The Complete Cancer Organizer with Jamie Schwachter
Mel sits down with Adult Nurse Practitioner Jamie Schwachter of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Answer line to talk about the book The Complete Cancer Organizer, the must have book for anyone with questions about cancer. Jamie talks about the Cleveland Clinic's Chemocare website, which is another valuable tool for cancer survivors, caregivers and friends who want more information. Its all about getting the information you need on an all new show available on demand now.
2016-02-26
00 min
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Protect the Pecs with Steve Del Gardo
Mel sits down with her friend Steve Del Gardo of Protect the Pecs. Steve has a lot going on since they last spoke. Steve was featured in the movie Pink and Blue, and is one of the Ford Warriors in Pink Models of Courage. Find out more male breast cancer, Protect the Pecs, and what Steve has been up to in this latest episode available on demand now.
2016-02-19
00 min
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Keeping My Faith - Living with Stage IV Lung Cancer with Samantha Mixon.
Mel sits down with Samantha Mixon, a stage IV lung cancer survivor, blogger, and single mom. Samantha talks about how she found out she had lung cancer, the doctors thought it was a sinus infection, the importance of more than one medical opinion, and her work with Lungevity and Team Draft. Mixon also talks about her award winning blog. It's all about advocacy and destigmatizing lung cancer.
2016-01-29
00 min
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Cervivor School with Lori Stone
Mel sits down with 8 year cervical cancer survivor Lori Stone. Lori is a cervical cancer advocate and was a speaker at Cervivor School. Cervivor School is a community, a learning tool, an advocacy resource, and an online retreat for healing, connecting and thriving for cervical cancer survivors and their caregivers. If you are a cervical cancer survivor and want support with survivors who know what you are going through than this is the school for you. Find out more about Lori and Cervivor school on an all new show available on demand now.
2016-01-15
00 min
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Crowdfunding with Author, Jessica Carmel
Mel sits down with author and heart and kidney transplant recipient Jessica Carmel. Carmel was one of the first people to use crowdfunding to help pay for her kidney transplant surgery back in 2009. Jessica talks about how she wouldn't be here without crowdfunding, (specifically Ethan Austin at Giveforward) how she had to convince the hospital that the money was going directly towards her hospital bills and her upcoming book The Hearts of a Girl which is available by preorder now! Find out more about this amazing woman on an all new show available on demand now.
2016-01-08
00 min
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True North Treks with David Victorson
2015-12-15
00 min
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Recording Artist Margo Rey
Mel sits down with recording artist Margo Rey. Margo was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, the same year she released her debut album "My Heart's Desire" on her label Organica Music Group. Margo talks about touring while going through treatment, how good nutrition and complementary therapies helped her through out her diagnosis and recurrance. She also talks about her new Christmas EP "This Holiday Night", which is the title of her new song available now on ITunes.
2015-12-04
00 min
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Finding A Clinical Trial With Dana Dorsife Of The Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Mel sits down with Dana Dorsife founder, of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation. Dana founded Lazarex in 2006 after her brother in law Mike was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Mike and his wife searched for treatment options that would give Mike more time with his wife and three children. Mike found a clinical trial that gave him more time with his wife and children. Since then, Dana has fought tirelessly for patient advocacy and the expansion of available resources on behalf of those cancer patients who have been told they have run out of medical options and there is no hope left. ...
2015-11-09
00 min
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Karla K Morton, Texas Poet Laureate
Mel sits down with two time cancer survivor and Texas Poet Laureate, Karla K Morton on this edition of the Cancer Warrior. Karla has written ten books since her first diagnosis in 2008, most of which talking about how she became a Texas Poet Laureate, her cancer, how her writing helped her during treatment, and her most recent book Constant State of Leaping. This is one show you don't want to miss.
2015-10-30
00 min
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Sharon Henifin of Breastfriends.org
Mel sits down with Sharon Henifin. Sharon is a survivor and the co-founder of Breastfriends.org. Breast Friends was founded in 2000 with 3 time survivor Becky Olson. At that time there were no organizations focusing on survivorship. Sharon talks about her diagnosis, how BreastFriends.org can help a breast cancer survivor and caregivers during and after treatment, and the book she is writing. This is one show you won't want to miss. Available now on demand
2015-10-09
00 min
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Finding Your Bliss with Briana London
Mel sits down with good friend Briana London. Briana is an editor in the television industry and also a thyroid cancer survivor. She talks about the culture of the entertainment industry, how people may be afraid of losing their jobs if they even go to the doctor, which could translate into any business out there. Briana talks about how taking some time off of work helped her both mentally and physically, how during that time off she found a new calling, and about her passion for writing. It's all about being your own best advocate and finding your bliss on...
2015-10-02
00 min
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Ed Duerr Team in Training Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Mel sits down with friend Ed Duerr, a Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia survivor. You haven't heard of that cancer? That is because only 3 out of a million people per year get Waldenstrom's. Ed talks about his survivorship story, how he beat the odds, and why he is part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. Ed also discusses his fundraising efforts with the LLS, how the Team in Training helped him to prepare to run a 10K, and how you can help donate to the cause! It's all about paying it forward and helping others on this episode of The...
2015-08-28
00 min
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Drivers for Survivors with Sherry Higgs
Mel sits down with Survivor Sherry Higgs. When Sherry was going through her own cancer treatment she noticed the need for Drivers for Survivors. She saw other survivors sitting alone in doctors offices. Knowing that there was a need she founded Drivers for Survivors, an organization that finds drivers for survivors going through treatment. Right now Drivers for Survivors is only in the Northern California area, but this organization is one that is needed in every state. Sherry is looking for a grant writer as well as other assistance. You wont want to miss this interview with this fun, amazing...
2015-08-21
00 min
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Margaret Cahill "Under Cover of Darkness: How I Blogged my Way through Mantle Cell Lymphoma"
Mel sits down with survivor and author Margaret Cahill, who is a mantle cell lymphoma survivor. What's that, you have never heard of mantle cell lymphoma? Neither did Mel until she spoke to Margaret. Margaret shares her story about this rare cancer, her thoughts on why integrative medicine is so important to healing and how her blog turned into a book. Another inspiring survivor story available here on The Cancer Warrior.
2015-07-31
00 min
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The Importance of Excercise During Treatment with Diane Mapes
Mel sits down with Breast Cancer survivor Diane Mapes. Diane is a breast cancer survivor and writer. She talks about how important exercise is before, during, and after your treatment! Diane also speaks about her employer The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, a cancer center in Seattle that has been on the very cutting edge of cancer treatment. You won't want to miss listening to this amazing and funny survivor on an all new show available on demand.
2015-07-17
00 min
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The Chris Draft Family Foundation with Chris Draft
Mel sits down with former NFL player Chris Draft. Chris founded The Chris Draft Family Foundation.The foundation seeks partnerships with local and national community health organizations, school districts and non-profits across the country, striving to empower and uplift communities by educating and equipping families to make healthier choices, using initiatives such as "Get checked and Get fit" which encourages all family members, not just the survivors to incorporate healthy practices into their lifestyle, including a healthy diet and exercise. Chris also started "Team Draft" an initiative inspired by his wife Lakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft who courageously faced lung cancer...
2015-07-10
00 min
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Being Your Own Best Advocate with Linnea Duff
Mel sits down with lung cancer survivor and advocate Linnea Duff. Linnea speaks honestly and openly about her diagnosis, the importance of being your own best advocate, the importance of clinical trials and what it is like to live with stage 4 (terminal) lung cancer. Linnea is also an accomplished artist and you can check out some of her art on her blog Outliving Lung Cancer. If you want to be inspired then you definitely don't want to miss this great show available on demand now.
2015-06-26
00 min
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Patient Survival Handbook with Stephen Powell
Mel sits down with Stephen Powell, Co-Author of The Patient Survival Handbook, a comprehensive handbook to avoid being the next victim of medical error . Stephen talks about the medical mistake that happened to a family member that led him to write the book. The handbook is comprehensive, easy to read and understand and written in laymans terms. This is a must read for not only for patients and caregivers, but for anyone who wants to become an empowered patient. This is one show you don't want to miss.
2015-06-21
00 min
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Delete Blood Cancer with Anthony Daniels
Mel sits down with three time cancer survivor Anthony Daniels. Anthony is currently facing his fourth cancer diagnosis. Because of his involvement in the documentary "To Be Strong", Anthony is the face of Delete Blood Cancer. Anthony talks about how important it is to get swabbed, how it can save a life, and oh yeah, how he get on Good Morning America with Bradley Cooper!
2015-05-22
00 min
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Things I Wish I'd Known with Deborah J. Cornwall
Mel sits down with Deborah J. Cornwall, survivor and author of Things I Wish I Had Known: Cancer Caregivers speak out. The award winning book is unique because it is based on interviews with 95 cancer caregivers from 19 states and 2 Canadian provinces who cared for 117 patients ranging in age from 2-92, with over 40 different cancer diagnoses. It is the first of it's kind on this subject. Deborah talks about how important this book is for anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, as well as her latest book Things I Wish I Had Known: Cancer and Kids. Anyone who has been touched by...
2015-05-15
00 min
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Matt Froestad of the Testicular Cancer Foundation.
Mel sits down with 2 time testicular cancer survivor Matt Froestad about the importance of being vigilant as a cancer survivor. Matt was in college when he found a lump and discovered he had cancer. Matt is a frequent speaker for the Testicular Cancer Foundation. If you are a man, make sure you man up and check em and listen to this all new podcast available on demand now.
2015-05-08
00 min
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Breastless in America - Still Waiting with Alisa Savoretti
Mel sits down with friend, survivor and founder of My Hope Chest Alisa Savoretti. Alisa has a documentary in the works titled Breastless In America - Still Waiting adocumentary to expose the problem thousands (if not millions) of mastectomy survivors are facing…living minus one or both breasts, unable to find closure from the disease because they lack insurance or high copays to achieve the expensive and complex, one year surgery. Alisa is starting a kickstarter campaign to help out with the costs of the next round of production and post production. Find out how you can help on an al...
2015-05-01
00 min
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The Love Hope Strength Foundation with James Chippendale
James Chippendale of the Love Hope Strength foundation calls in to talk about how you can help the people of Nepal. Love Hope Strength had the first western rock concert in the city of Nepal to raise funds for a cancer hospital. This hospital is now being used as a triage hospital for the victims of the earthquake and aftershocks. Find out how you can make sure your donations are going directly to those who need the help with a donation to Love Hope Strength's Nepalese relief effort.
2015-04-27
00 min
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Boosting Your Immune System with Jean LaMantia
Mel sits down with Jean LaMantia, a 20 year hodgkins lymphoma survivor and a registered dietitian. Jean talks about the importance of integrating a good diet nutrition into your routine during treatment, as well as into survivorship. Jean has written a cookbook The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide Cookbook. On her website you can download the Immune Boosting Quickstart guide, as well as the Immune System Training guide and be a part of her innovative nutrition chat room. It's all about Nutrition on todays all new show.
2015-04-17
00 min
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Genetic Testing and What You Should Know
On this Episode of The Cancer Warrior prior guests Amy Byer Shainman, executive producer of the Hereditary Cancer documentary Pink and Blue. And Genetic Counselor Ellen T. Matloff join Georgia Hurst, a lynch syndrome patient and advocate for those with hereditary cancer syndrome join Mel on the show to talk about The Angelina Effect, genetic testing, and the Lynch Syndrome.
2015-04-03
00 min
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Erasing the Stigma of Lung Cancer with Melissa Crouse
Mel sits down with 10 year lung cancer survivor Melissa Crouse. Melissa shares her story and talks about erasing the stigma of lung cancer. It's all about raising awareness and erasing stigma on today's brand new show available on demand.
2015-02-20
00 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
Relentless Mettle with Stephen Brown
Mel sits down with Stephen Brown, a chronic lymphocytic leukemia survivor as well as a triathlete and multisport competitor to talk about his new book Relentless Mettle, a collection of stories about Stephens battle with cancer and how being a triathlete a helped him go through treatment. The book is filled with tips and stories from Stephen and his family. You wont want to miss this all new show available on demand now
2015-01-23
00 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
The Layman’s Guide to Surviving Cancer with Howard Bressler
Mel sits down with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia cancer survivor Howard Bressler. Howard has been cancer free for 14 years. Realizing there was a need for a book that explains cancer simple easy to understand terms, Howard wrote the book The Layman’s Guide to Surviving Cancer: From Diagnosis Through Treatment and Beyond Howard utilized his skills as a toxic tort lawyer to write this book that everyone can understand. The book is a helpful resource when you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, including a great section on nutrition. AN all new episode on demand that you don’t want...
2014-12-30
00 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
Helping Kids with the Max Love Brand with Elizabeth Watchberg
Mel sits down with Elizabeth Wachsberg of the Give Max Love Brand. Elizabeth talks about how Max's mom Audra founded the org after her son Max was diagnosed with brain cancer. Max Love focuses on getting healthy food and alternative therapies like acupuncture and massages into hospitals for kids. Max Love Brand is a hat company started by Audra and 100% goes into the charity. Audra was recently named one of L'oreal s 10 women of worth for 2014! That is out of all the amazing women in the country! Think of it. You can buy a hat, keep your head warm, and...
2014-12-05
00 min
The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio
Pepped Up! with Ron Haberle
Mel sits down with Survivor Ron Haberle. Ron is a Non Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor and founder of PeppedUp!.org. PeppedUp donates tablets and computers to pediatric cancer patients in hospitals. With Ron's help a child can stay connected to the outside world, play games, and parents can use the tablet or computer as well to share news and updates with family. Find out how you can help make a difference in a child's life on an all new show available on demand now!
2014-11-22
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
November 11, 2011- Chris Brewer "Livestrong"
When Chris Brewer was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer in 1996 he met another young cancer survivor named Lance Armstrong. Armstrong and Chris shared a passion for cycling and helping people. When Armstrong started the LIVESTRONG foundation he didn't think it would be the definitive place for cancer survivors to go to for support. Find out more about Chris, how his chance friendship with Lance Armstrong turned into a job that he loves and all about the Movember and how that raises awareness for cancer awareness for men. November 11, 2011- Chris Brewer "Livestrong"
2011-11-11
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
September 16 2011- Rachel Pappas "One Up On Cancer"
When Rachel Pappas was diagnosed with breast cancer she wanted to create a website that focuses on the positive aspects of cancer. She created 1UpOnCancer that does just that. We also talk about her battle with bi-polar disorder and her upcoming book Hopping Rollercoasters.The Cancer Warrior - September 16 2011- Rachel Pappas "One Up On Cancer"
2011-09-16
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
September 9, 2011- Mechelle Ryan "Healing With Comedy Love"
Comedianne Michelle Ryan is Mel's guest on this weeks show. She is very funny and author of the book "Floor it, Road Trips down the humor Highway." Proceeds from the book will benefit ovarian cancer organizations worldwide. Join us this week as she talks about how ovarian cancer has touched her life and what comedy love is.The Cancer Warrior Show
2011-09-09
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
August 12, 2011 - Steve Mazan "Cancer Can't Stop the Pursuit of Dreams"
When Steve Mazan found out he had incurable liver cancer he decided to pursue his dream of performing stand up comedy on The David Letterman Show. Mel sits down with this hilarious comedian and finds out why David Letterman and more about his documentary he made pursuing his dream Dying to do Letterman. http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_081211_stevemazan.mp3
2011-08-12
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
July 29, 2011 - Mindy Finch "Fight for the Cure with the 46 Mommas!"
Mel sits down with "Momcologist" Mindy Finch of 46 Mommas. Her son Gregory was only 3 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Juvenile Mylo Monocytic Leukemia, wanting to help other parents with kids with cancer she joined 46 mommas, a group that was well publicized on last years Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast. This year a new set of 46 Mommas, including Mindi will shave their heads in Washington DC on September 21st in Union Station for the St. Baldricks Foundation. Find out about this amazing Momma and how you can help fight childhood cancer on this...
2011-07-29
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
July 22, 2011 - Adana Barbieri "Courageous Living"
Mel sits down with Adana Barbieri,a cancer survivor and one of the initiators of the Courageous Living, Fearless Women retreat at the Shambala Mountain Center in Colorado. It is a 5 day retreat focusing support as well as physical, spiritual and emotional healing. Shambala is also giving away 2 spots to this retreat and there are only a few days left to enter. Find out more about this amazing Center, the retreat, and how you could be one of the lucky to to go for free on an all new The Cancer Warrior.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_072211...
2011-07-22
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
July 15, 2011 - Alana Brody "Cancer Connect"
Mel sits down with Alana Brody, VP of Social Media for Cancer Connect, a free online support website for survivors and caregivers. Mel is a moderator in the survivorship community and talks about how cancer connect has helped her as well has helped her connect with other survivors. You can also find out about how you can connect live with world renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Philip Gutin on July 27, and get a free subscription to women magazine just for listening to this podcast.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_071511_alanabrodyofcancerconnect.com.mp3
2011-07-15
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
July 1, 2011 - Rick Thie "Cruising For The Cure"
Cruising for the Cure is a classic wooden boat show that benefits pancreatic cancer research. Mel sits down with Rick Thie of Cruising for the Cure and talks about his mom Jane Thie, the inspiration for the boat show and the Jane H. Thie Memorial fund. Mel is on the board of directors of Cruising for the Cure, and is a fan of wooden boats, so being a part of this organization is near and dear to her heart.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_070111_rickthie.mp3
2011-07-01
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
June 24, 2011 - Eric Naughton "Finding Inspiration to Heal"
When Eric Naughton was diagnosed with cancer at age 38 one thing kept him going: Hockey. Eric followed his favorite team The Pittsburgh Penguins during the hockey season. On his 40th birthday he decided to learn how to skate and play hockey and film a documentary of his story. Eric and I obviously have a lot in common. Find out more about this inspiring survivor on an all new The Cancer Warrior.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_062411_ericnaughton.mp3
2011-06-24
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
June 17, 2011 - Tim Mayer "Tips to Staying Positive in the Face of Cancer"
It is hard to stay positive when you are battling cancer, let alone surviving 4 cancers. Tim Mayer is a four time cancer survivor and he shares his tips for staying positive in the face of cancer and during survivorship. Find out more about Tim on his blog.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancer_survivor_fourtimecancersurvivortimmayer_061711.mp3
2011-06-17
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
June 3, 2011- Eric Shanteau "Swim for Life to Help Fight Cancer"
I love watching the Olympics. Especially the swimming events. I recall seeing my guest Eric Shanteau find out he had testicular cancer during the 2008 Bejing Olympics and he still competed! Eric talks about the Olympics, his cancer, his involvement with the Livestrong Foundation and his event in October Eric Shanteau's Swim for Life, where you can not only help out the Livestrong Foundation but swim with Olympians! Follow Eric on his website.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_060311_EricShanteau.mp3
2011-06-03
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
May 27, 2011 - Angella Hamilton "Exercising Your Inner Tough Girl"
Mel sits down with her friend Angella Hamilton of Inner Tough Girls. Angella is a breast cancer survivor and pilates instructor. We talk about how important exercise, or just simply getting out and moving is important before, during and after treatment. We also talk about Angella's new DVD Tough Girls Guide to Life after Cancer: Movement Heals, and how it came about and why it is dedicated to The Carcinista, one of the original Inner Tough Girls.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/Cancer_Survivor_AngellaHamiltonofInnerToughGirls.org_052711.mp3
2011-05-27
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
May 6, 2011 - Jason Sissel "Endure to Cure"
Jason Sissel of "Endure To Cure" returns to talk to The Cancer Warrior and fill her in on what has been going on with Endure to Cure. Jason just completed The Marathon Des Sables, a 150 mile run across the Sahara Desert, where he raised $7000 to help find a cure for pediatric cancer. Find out more about one of my favorite organizations and how you can become part of the Endure To Cure team. You don"t have to be a marathon runner, ironman or athlete. You can start with a simple 5k or even a local dog walk!...
2011-05-06
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
April 29, 2011 - Sarah Feather "Carcinista.com"
This is the question that no cancer survivor wants to ask themselves: Would you choose quality of life over quantity? Sarah Feather, a survivor who has been battling ovarian cancer on and off since 2006 had to make that decision. When her cancer spread to her lungs, she decided to forgo treatment and spend her remaining days being at home close to her family. She said she doesn't want to die bald, and frankly, who can blame her? Sarah discusses her decision with grace and humor. Follow Sarah on her popular blog The Carcinista.http://www.empowerradio.net...
2011-04-29
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
March 18, 2011 - Sue Morris "Leep of Faith Cookbook"
Wouldn't you like to help cancer survivors everywhere? Here is your chance. Bike4breastcancer ride in Northern Michigan is seeking recipes for their cookbook A leep of Faith. Mel talks to coordinator Sue Morris about the cookbook, how you can include your recipes in it, and how you can start your own ride in your state. Just think, your recipes could help heal a cancer survivor. This is one of Mel's favorite charities to participate in every year. Find out how your recipe can be included in this very special cookbook.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_031811_suemorris...
2011-03-18
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
March 4, 2011 - Owen Applequist
How many adult cancer survivors can say they found out they had cancer from their own mom? Owen Applequist did. His mom is a physician. Owen was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma when he was 26. Not letting that stop him he kept working and staying active. 15 months later he was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma. Owen had already planned to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. He was determined not to let his cancer keep him from living life to the fullest. Just 95 days after completing his chemotherapy he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. Owen raises awareness and money during his climbs and he is currently...
2011-03-18
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
February 25, 2011 - Danielle Leach
When Danielle Leach lost her 5 year old son Mason to brain cancer she turned greif into action. She founded the Mason Leach Superstar Fund to benefit Children's National Medical Center, to encourage and empower patients to recognize their inner strength and feel like a superstar. She is also the director of partnerships at Inspire, an organization where survivors and caregivers can find support. In addition to all of this advocacy for cancer patients, Danielle was recently asked to be part of the 2011 class of 46 mommas, a group that raises awareness for childhood cancers which was featured on the Last Stand...
2011-03-02
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
February 18, 2011 - Joanna Isbill
When Joanna Isbill was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 2 years ago at the age of 24 she couldn't find any other thyroid cancer survivors her own age, let alone information about the disease. She was fortunate to find Dear Thyroid founded by Katie Schwartz who has graves disease, another thyroid auto immune disease. Now Joanna is one of the main bloggers on Dear Thyroid as well as a moderator on Cancer Connect, another great resource for cancer survivors.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_021811_joannaisbill.mp3
2011-03-02
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
February 11, 2011 - Ann Fonfa
Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with breast cancer 19 years ago. Because of her severe allergic reactions to chemicals she opted not to do chemo and radiation, but instead tried a variety of complementary therapies. Although she had several recurring tumors on her chest wall during the 8 years she battled cancer from 1993-2001 she continued to use complementary therapies when complementary (then called alternative) therapy was not recognized by the medical community. Declared cancer free in 2001 she wanted to share her findings with others. In 2003 she founded the Annie Appleseed Project, an organization that provides information on all kinds of therapies, complementary...
2011-03-02
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
02.04.11 - Jonny Imerman
Jonny Imerman was 26 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. While he was going through treatment he sought out other young adult survivors. Unable to find any he founded Imerman Angels, a one on one cancer support group that matches a person touched by or battling cancer with another person affected by the same type of cancer. Jonny started Imerman Angels in 2003 with just a handful of survivors. Now the organization is 4000 strong and growing.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_020411_jonnyimerman.mp3
2011-02-04
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
01.28.11 - Sean Swarner
Sean Swarner was your typical 13-year-old when he was diagnosed with cancer for the first time. He was diagnosed again when he was 16 and given 2 weeks to live. He spent all of age 16 in a medically induced coma during his round the clock chemo treatment. After he was declared cancer free he decided that no challenge would be too great. Beating the odds, Sean became the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. Find out more about Sean and his amazing story at cancerclimber.org.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_012811_seanswarner.mp3
2011-02-04
00 min
Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior
01.21.11 - Scott and Charlene Seaman
When Scott Seaman was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma little did he realize how much of an impact he and his wife Charlene McMann-Seaman would make in the cancer community. Both are tireless advocates, they have raised millions of dollars for lymphoma research, written the book "Battling and Beating Cancer - The Cancer Survival Book", and are the founders of Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_012111_scottandcharleneseaman.mp3
2011-02-04
00 min
The Stupid Cancer Show
MUSIC MAKES THE PEOPLE
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEL MAJOROS Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer [BLOG] Producer/Host, The Cancer Warrior on EmpoweRadio MIMI FERRARO Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website] CHRISTINE BAZE Young Adult Survivor Cervical Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website] Founder, The Yellow Umbrella See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2010-11-30
1h 18
The Stupid Cancer Show
MUSIC MAKES THE PEOPLE
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEL MAJOROS Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer [BLOG] Producer/Host, The Cancer Warrior on EmpoweRadio MIMI FERRARO Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website] CHRISTINE BAZE Young Adult Survivor Cervical Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website] Founder, The Yellow Umbrella
2010-11-30
1h 19
Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community
Women Living Their Best Lives in the Face of Breast Cancer
The eighth and final episode of October will highlight the compelling stories of three breast cancer survivors from around the country. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, guests will discuss the important medical, social and emotional issues the estimated 2.5 million breast cancers survivors living in the United States face everyday. Guests include Mel Majoros, cancer survivor, TWC Online Support Group participant and Producer of the Vic McCarty Show, which is aired Petoskey, MI; Maria Padilla, cancer survivor and TWC-San Francisco/East Bay participant from Concord, CA; and Tonia Hines, cancer survivor and TWC-Greater Boston participant from Malden, MA.
2008-10-28
55 min