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Voices for Conservation2024 Volunteer Supervisors of the YearIn this special Staff Chat, Stacey chats with 2024 Supervisors of the Year Suzanne Akerman and Laura Rynberg. 2025-04-1525 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Halloween Favorites and Top 10's with Suzanne and Derek!GCP friends Derek and Suzanne hang with Jeff on this episode. They chat about Drinking for Conservation‘s upcoming events, Derek’s trip to Tokyo, Halloween Costumes, favorite Halloween Candy, top scary movies, and much more!
01:17 – Jeff starts the show discussing how he and Derek met, Suzanne gives a shout-out to the next Drinking for Conservation upcoming event, Owl Have a Drink, and shares some of the other animals and habitats they’ve supported through drinking. Derek talks about his recent trip to Tokyo, the primary places they focused on, and Suzanne expresses how amazing the food is in Greec...2024-10-301h 04
Les Matins JazzImpossible de passer à côté de l'œuvre de Chantal Akerman« Les images littérales finissent par ne plus émouvoir, il faut passer par un autre chemin, pour que les gens en face puissent exister et ressentir, dans un vrai face à face avec les images. » Depuis que son film « Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles » a été désigné il y a deux ans par une revue britannique comme le « meilleur film de tous les temps”, l’œuvre de Chantal Akerman est partout, et en particulier en ce moment, à la faveur d’une rétrospective en salles, d’une expo au musée du Jeu de Paume (Paris) e...2024-10-0112 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Animals, Drinking, & The Coloring Book! Bonus featuring Suzanne AkermanScott and Jeff discuss otters in the news, Tibbitts@FernHill, and GCP coloring books. Long-time friend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, kicks off her series at Peaks and Pints with September's Drinking for Conservation, supporting Washington Wild. Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild lands and waters in Washington State through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, Washington Wild has been instrumental in protecting nearly 3 million acres of Wilderness in Washington State.
03:18 – Jeff talks about the otter attack in Bremerton, the gang of ot...2024-09-251h 06
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Urban Wildlife with Suzanne AkermanFriend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, is in the house, giving us the scoop on her wild adventures and spreading the word about the upcoming Proctor Polar Bear Crawl! Suzanne spends most of her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling...2024-02-211h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Otters, Sports, and Missed ConnectionsOn this episode, the guys talk about the Tacoma business closures and new ones opening, the rocking New Year's Eve party, Erik chats about sports, and they close out discussing Missed Connections.
00:14 – Justin enters the fun house version of this Willy Wonka episode, talks about going through technical difficulties, and Derek talks about getting back into podcast editing. Justin talks about the GCP fan art from Suzanne Akerman, Jeff shares his feelings about otters, and Justin talks about the recent closure of the local Tacoma brewery Odd Otter.
16:27 – Justin talks about the recent opening of Berl...2024-01-101h 07
Drinking and Talking AnimalsWapiti: White RumpJoin the DaTA crew with special guest Suzanne Akerman as they gather the herd and explore the world of the Wapiti (AKA North American Elk).2023-09-231h 03
Zoo-notableSpoilers with Suzanne AkermanI sat down with the multi-skilled Suzanne Akerman of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium to discuss her fascinating dystopian adventure novel The Deliverers. We talk about spoilers, her job at Wild Wonders at PDZA, and her involvement with the American Association of Zookeepers. Whew! It's a lot!
I share a spoiler of my own, as well!
We go over A LOT! Basically:
Support Suzanne and pick up a copy of her book The Deliverers (and support local bookstores in the process)
Learn more about AAZK and Point Defiance chapter's events: Rowdy...2023-05-2142 min
ACE for Wildlife Network2023 Empathy Summit: Day 2 - Empathy in Animal Ambassador Programs PanelHear from 4 zookeepers and curators from our Network about how they use empathy in their animal ambassador programs, how they've cultivated buy-in for empathy, and what they think the future of the animal ambassador world is. Suzanne Akerman loves sharing her passion for animals with audiences in her role as a Staff Biologist at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. Along with her team, she creates and performs in dynamic live animal shows in addition to providing daily care for 40 species of ambassador animals. To obtain this dream job, Suzanne taught middle sch...2023-04-051h 15Drinking and Talking AnimalsHead to the Bar for Madagascar!The DATA boys are joined by Suzanne Akerman and Shana Osmer who run Drinking for Conservation. Everyone brings two animals from Madagascar to dive into and examine. Drinking for Conservation has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Drinking.for.ConservationDrinking for Conservation's next two events will be Head to the Bar for Madagascar at Peaks and Pints on Wednesday, January 18th, with all donations going to Planet Madagascar http://www.planetmadagascar.org/ and then Party for Polar Bears following in February on Thursday the 23rd with funds going to Polar Bears International https://pol...2023-01-141h 45
ZOOPOCOLYPSECactus JackSend us a textSuzanne and Cactus JackWritten and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-2404 minZOOPOCOLYPSENevermoreSend us a textSuzanne and VaderWritten and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-2403 minZOOPOCOLYPSEApproved Safety ProtocolsSend us a textPersonal Safety Referendum Passed:Written and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-1802 minZOOPOCOLYPSEDetectionSend us a textAlways trust the dog.Written and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-1704 minZOOPOCOLYPSEThe Irony is Not Lost on MeSend us a textSuzanne wonders about Jared.Written and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-1501 minZOOPOCOLYPSECode BorisSend us a textHow a polar bear plays into a zombie apocolypse...Written and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-10-0205 minZOOPOCOLYPSESeparation AnxietySend us a textHindsight is a bitch...Written and Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-09-2602 minZOOPOCOLYPSEThe ArkSend us a textAs the Bible says...Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-09-1103 minZOOPOCOLYPSEAnimal ResourcesSend us a textSuzanne recounts the animal resources and additional supplies found on the surival site.Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-09-0402 minZOOPOCOLYPSEMeeting AgendaSend us a textSuzanne recalls the notes from our first formal meeting as survivors.Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-08-0701 minZOOPOCOLYPSEStarting OverSend us a textSuzanne collects herself and her thoughts about the value of recording the events unfolding.Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-07-1803 minZOOPOCOLYPSEEvolution of an EpidemicSend us a textSuzanne recalls how it all started.Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-07-1502 min
ZOOPOCOLYPSEZoopocalypseSend us a textRemembering where we started. Suzanne records her first steps into the zoo and how it all began. Voiced by Suzanne AkermanOriginal music by Ian Botsford©Kaotix IllustratedSupport the show2022-07-0804 min
BJ Shea's Geek NationBJGN 10-25-2021 - Suzanne Akerman's The DeliverersThe gang sits down and talks with author Suzanne Akerman's book, The Deliverers; the gang run down the synopsis of The Matrix: Resurrections; and we get the Geek Sheet with Vicky B! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-2529 min
BJ Shea Geek Nation PodcastBJGN 10-25-2021 - Suzanne Akerman's The DeliverersThe gang sits down and talks with author Suzanne Akerman's book, The Deliverers; the gang run down the synopsis of The Matrix: Resurrections; and we get the Geek Sheet with Vicky B! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-2529 min
The Grit City PodcastFriday Night GritThis time, guys get together to talk about the happs at Cosmic Bottles, Brogan and Justins upcoming trip, local news, and much more!
01:58 – Brogan joins the podcast, reflects on him and Scott's first podcast brainstorming at the Wingman Brewery, and how Wingman was a part of Tacoma history. He talks about the great memories he and Justin have from down on Puyallup Ave, they reflect on the GCP video recorded back in the day, and Justin shares that they may have another podcast with StreetBeefs Scrapyard. Brogan and Justin talk about their upcoming trip to Leavenworth, plans fo...2021-10-251h 13
Dive Into An Vivid Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Anna Bennett, Amelia Grey, Suzanne EnochPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/558302to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Author: Anna Bennett, Amelia Grey, Suzanne Enoch
Narrator: Rosie Akerman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 35 minutes
Release date: October 21, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
In Suzanne Enoch’s Great Scot, Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale life. But even at three-and-thirty, well past marriageable age, she has to admit that the architect the MacTaggerts have hired could turn even a confirmed spinster’s head. In Amelia Grey’s Christmas at Dewberry Hollow, Isabel...2021-10-2111h 35
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalKissing Under the Mistletoe by Anna Bennett, Amelia Grey, Suzanne EnochPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/558302 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kissing Under the Mistletoe Author: Anna Bennett, Amelia Grey, Suzanne Enoch Narrator: Rosie Akerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 35 minutes Release date: October 21, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: In Suzanne Enoch’s Great Scot, Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale life. But even at three-and-thirty, well past marriageable age, she has to admit that the architect the MacTaggerts have hired could turn even a confirmed spinster’s head. In Amelia Grey’s Christmas at Dewberry Hollow...2021-10-2103 min
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Title: Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Author: Amelia Grey, Anna Bennett, Suzanne Enoch
Narrator: Rosie Akerman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:35:02
Language: English
Release date: 10-21-21
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: General, Historical Romance, Holiday
Summary:
In Suzanne Enochs Great Scot, Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale life. But even at three-and-thirty, well past marriageable age, she has to admit that the architect the MacTaggerts have hired could turn even a confirmed spinsters head. In Amelia Greys Christmas at Dewberry Hollow, Isabelle Reed has no plans to...2021-10-2111h 35
The Grit City PodcastSuzanne Akerman Returns!Friend of the show, Suzanne Akerman, returns to give an update on the haps at Point Defiance Zoo. Suzanne spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling. Suzanne holds a B.A in English and an M.A. in Education...2020-11-091h 22
The Grit City PodcastTalking Penguins - and Other Animals - with Biologist Suzanne Akerman.One of GCP’s faves, Suzanne rejoins the guys to talk about all things Point Defiance. Suzanne spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling. Suzanne holds a B.A in English and an M.A. in Education from Pacific Lu...2020-03-091h 03
The Grit City PodcastPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's Suzanne AkermanLocal biologist, Suzanne Akerman, joins the podcast for another great conversation. Suzanne spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling. Suzanne holds a B.A in English and an M.A. in Education from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, and a M.A. in Biology from Miami...2019-08-1257 min
The Grit City PodcastBoot To Boot - The Ride!This episode the guys are recording during their Boot to Boot event that happened June 29th, 2019.
1:50 - Justin kicks off the inaugural of the Boot to Boot event at their starting point, The Flying Boots and Wings of Tacoma, he shares where the bar is located, and they talk about where the original Wizards Keep was in Tacoma. Each of the guys share what they’re drinking, Justin gives props to Rusty’s bar The Church Cantina, and Brogan talks about the upcoming ‘Steak Off’. They talk about drinking from the boot at their last stop and Justin s...2019-07-0750 min
The Grit City PodcastPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Biologist Suzanne AkermanOne this episode they guys are joined with Suzanne Akerman. Suzanne spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling. Suzanne holds a B.A in English and an M.A. in Education from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, and will...2018-05-211h 00