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Barrett and BaxaEXTRA! EXTRA! Bob Jordan: Session One | Media Schmedia EP 23Barrett & Baxa | MEDIA SCHMEDIA is proud to welcome legendary former Anchor, News Director and General Manager at TV stations like - WFTV, WPTV, WFTS, KCMT, KIRO, KING, KCBS, KSTP (catch your breath) and more. Join us for a wide-ranging interview about building powerhouse newsrooms, hiring iconic team players, how it went and how it's going.
In this very special episode, we sit down with our former boss, mentor, and the man who brought Barrett & Baxa together, helped launch both our careers - but more importantly Bob Jordan helped shape a generation of journalists across the country.
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Full Police Interrogations, 911 Calls, and True Crime Investigations - True Crime Podcast 2025Markeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd found guilty in the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer while on the runMarkeith Loyd, who is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her unborn child in 2016, was found guilty on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a police officer during the ensuing manhunt.Loyd was convicted on five charges, including first degree murder of a police officer, in relation to the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, court records show. He's scheduled to be sentenced on November 6...2025-03-131h 59Best True Crime DocumentariesMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd found guilty in the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer while on the runMarkeith Loyd, who is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her unborn child in 2016, was found guilty on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a police officer during the ensuing manhunt.Loyd was convicted on five charges, including first degree murder of a police officer, in relation to the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, court records show. He's scheduled to be sentenced on November 6...2025-03-131h 59
Full Police Interrogations, 911 Calls, and True Crime Investigations - True Crime Podcast 2025Markeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd found guilty in the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer while on the runMarkeith Loyd, who is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her unborn child in 2016, was found guilty on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a police officer during the ensuing manhunt.Loyd was convicted on five charges, including first degree murder of a police officer, in relation to the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, court records show. He's scheduled to be sentenced on November 6...2025-01-121h 59
Talk to Your PharmacistA ‘FinanciaI Advisor’ Approach to Healthcare with Patrick AlonsoIn this episode, our guest is Patrick Alonso, a licensed pharmacist and host of the Men's Health Unscripted podcast, isn't your typical healthcare expert. He works as an advocate for men’s health similar to how a financial advisor works as an advocate for monetary gains.Patrick was recently interviewed on WFTS ABC News for his work with Your Tampa Healthcare Advocate, where he helps men and women navigate the complex healthcare system to achieve concrete health improvements through a holistic approach. His track record of reducing medications and improving A1c levels in diabetic patients speaks vol...2024-07-1221 min
Kenyetta & Jack Save the WorldHow Many Jellybeans in This Jar? Jim Crow Literacy Tests, Part 2Part 2 of the taking of a Jim Crow literacy test. This week it's Kenyetta turn. Also, WFTs!Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and commentto help get the word out about STW!- Follow us! IG: @kayandjaystw -- FB: Kenyetta and Jack Save the World- Reach us! : k.j.savetheworld@gmail.com- Support us! buymeacoffee.com/hyperfocuspodsWe support:❤️ Black Women's Health Initiative: www.bwhi.org❤️ Service Dog Project...2024-01-2358 min
GatorGuys Sports SpectacularNov 17 Weekend (S1,Ep13)Gators Galore:
Kevin Lewis @TheKevinLewis of WFTS Tampa
Tony Barnhart @MrCFB of TMG College Sports
Florida at Missouri
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Don't miss...2023-11-1748 minGatorGuys Sports SpectacularOct 27 Weekend (S1,Ep10)This week:
Jacob Rudner @JacobRudner Florida Gators beat writer for 247Sports/CBS Sports
Kevin Lewis @TheKevinLewis of WFTS Tampa
Georgia vs Florida
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True Cheating Stories 2025Markeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd found guilty in the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer while on the runMarkeith Loyd, who is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her unborn child in 2016, was found guilty on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a police officer during the ensuing manhunt.Loyd was convicted on five charges, including first degree murder of a police officer, in relation to the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, court records show. He's scheduled to be sentenced on November 6...2023-10-031h 59
Darkest Mysteries Online - The Strange and Unusual Podcast 2024Markeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd Police Interrogation of a Cop KillerMarkeith Loyd found guilty in the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer while on the runMarkeith Loyd, who is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her unborn child in 2016, was found guilty on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a police officer during the ensuing manhunt.Loyd was convicted on five charges, including first degree murder of a police officer, in relation to the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, court records show. He's scheduled to be sentenced on November 6...2022-12-011h 59
Showing Our SassTaking Control of Your Health Choices - Planned Babymaking (SEASON FINALE)Taking Control of Your Health Choices - Planned Babymaking
(Showing Our Sass: Season 1 - Episode 7 The Season Finale)
There’s no denying that babies are cute and squishy and inspire so many oohs and aaahs. Advertising firms monetize this cuteness all the time. Culturally, we are conditioned that one of the things that we just do in life is have babies. But how much thought to we REALLY put into the planning of having and raising kids (and whether that’s something we REALLY want to do)? In this season finale, Esi and I are gonn...2022-03-1251 min
The Rockpile Report - A Buffalo Bills PodcastRockpile Report - 331 - WAS vs BUF Preview w/Paul Williams of "Fifty Gut"The "Pettiest Bills Podcast" meets the "Pettiest WFT Podcast" in our Week 3 preview show!Paul Williams - host of the "Fifty Fut" podcast - joins us for a look at Sunday's matchup vs Washington:🔸️Yearly reminder that Dan Snyder stinks on ice🔸️The struggles of WFTs LBs & DL🔸️ Strong OL play...outside of 1 weak linkWe also discuss life with Taylor Heinecki, his effect on the offensive system, tendencies & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-2354 min
The Bleeding Burgundy PodcastChoke 'em if you got 'emJessy, John and Keith are back with special guest Andy Burrows from the Dc Tweet team podcast! They talk about the upcoming game vs BAL and who needs a good showing, Wide receivers, FS1s Nick Wrights bone head comments about WFTs skill players and Keiths Corner. Also, a special Bang Cartoon featuring the Mullete's and much more!!2021-08-281h 11
Good Nurse Bad NurseGood Home Health Hero Nurse Bad Wife NurseThis week, Tina is joined once again by Dan Weberg, a registered nurse and head of clinical innovation with Trusted Health. Together they tell the tragic story of Jan Sochalski, a nurse who was accused of taking matters into her own hands when her husband ended up in a comatose state after complications from back surgery. The good nurse story is about home health nurse Gwendolyn Theus, who sacrificed her own life to save her patient. They close the show with our new satire news segment "Not Necessarily Nursing News". This week's article is entitled "Research Evidence Links Patient...2021-04-2344 minThe Bleeding Burgundy PodcastThe New Guy(s) w/ Kyle Roenick from @burgundyzoneTalking Washington Football with special guest Kyle Roenick from the @Burgundyzone podcast. New front office hires, WFTs QB situation, Senior Bowl and much, much more!!2021-02-041h 05
The Burgundy ZoneThe Giant Chip on WFTs Shoulder Featuring Tae!!!The boys are joined by Deonte of Tae and Todds podcast to talk about the latest news surrounding the Football Team,! Also, we preview the Giants matchup combined with Fan submissions!Support the show2020-11-0651 min
Driving You CrazyE162 - Talking traffic with Sarah Phinney & the world is virus crazyIt’s time again to talk traffic, this time with Sarah Phinney, Traffic Anchor/Reporter for WFTS-TV ABC Action News in Tampa Bay. The Coronavirus is taking over life as we know it. There are two studies that show people who own and drive expensive cars are jerks and don’t care about pedestrians. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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Op...2020-03-121h 00Driving You CrazyE162 - Talking traffic with Sarah Phinney & the world is virus crazyIt’s time again to talk traffic, this time with Sarah Phinney, Traffic Anchor/Reporter for WFTS-TV ABC Action News in Tampa Bay. The Coronavirus is taking over life as we know it. There are two studies that show people who own and drive expensive cars are jerks and don’t care about pedestrians. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com
Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy
Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7
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The WFTS PodcastEp 10 - Kate Adams - The process of devised theatreIn this episode, Stephen M Hornby and Mike Heath talk to Kate Adams: writer and director of Water Is Attracted To Water.
Kate talks about the process of devising the material for the script in the rehearsal room, using a range of techniques to gather and arrange a non-fictional framework for this brand new piece of theatre. She uses non-actors to create a scientific exploration of climate change, using music, movement, factuality, and research to build a performance that both challenges and charms the audience.
Water Is Attracted To Water is due to...2019-12-0555 min
The WFTS PodcastEp 9 - Stefanie Moore - The Mentoring ExperienceWe talk to Stefanie Moore, writer of Blue Lines (performed at Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2019).
Stef applied to The Hive for a mentoring opportunity, supported by Arts Council England. Tim Firth was her appointed mentor. We talk to Stef about the experience: about the process of being mentored, as well as how to be a good mentee.
We talk about how to take feedback and how to develop a script from the initial idea, up until it goes live in front of an audience.
Presented by Mike Heath and Stephen...2019-10-141h 07
The WFTS PodcastEp8 - In Conversation With Francesca Peschier - DramaturgyWe're very lucky, for this episode, to have had the opportunity to interview the Head of New Works at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Francesca Peschier is the Head of New Works at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and she shares her insights into the art of dramaturgy and how it can help draw out theme, character, and structure in playwriting. We explore the idea that a dramaturg is an early outside eye that can be invaluable to a playwright of any experience and we discuss how she has helped me as a playwright during the development...2019-09-1331 min
The WFTS PodcastEp7 - Interview with Laura Harper, winner of WFTS Prize for New WritingMike Heath speaks to Laura Harper, writer of "A Quick Guide To Ruining Your Life". The piece was performed at this year's Greater Manchester Fringe Festival and won first prize in The WriteForTheStage Prize for New Writing. Laura tells us about how she develops her ideas, how she juggles her home life with her writing, and how she develops character voices and story arc. Laura's play will be published by WFTS Books in 2020.
For more information about The WriteForTheStage Prize for New Writing, our courses, our publications, and to read our blog, go to writeforthestage.co.uk2019-08-1748 minThe WFTS PodcastEp 6 - WFTS Podcast from The Greater Manchester Fringe FestivalWe're at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival launch during this episode, talking all things process and development with some of the artists bringing their work to this year's Greater Manchester Fringe Festival. We talk with the makers of Aussie Animal Hospice, The Book Of Now, Bypass, Boots and Braces, Bard, The Earl of Winchelsea's Brother, Revolt She Said/Revolt Again, The Joy of Cannes, Disrupted, Death of a Muse, and This Way Up. And a special interview with Meredith.
Details of all the shows are available at greatermanchesterfringe.co.uk. For more information about WriteForTheStage...2019-07-051h 05The WFTS PodcastEp 5 - WFTS Podcast from Greater Manchester Fringe FestivalWriteForTheStage are official sponsors of The Greater Manchester Fringe Festival. This year, we’re meeting the artists who are bringing their work to the festival and discussing their respective creative processes.
In this episode, we interview the creatives behind Tits Up; Adam, History of Man; Man Chase Women Choose; Best Girl; Kasterborous in Bolton; Skank; Big Box Aliens; Mojo.
For more information about WriteForTheStage, go to WriteForTheStage.co.uk. For information about the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, go to greatermanchesterfringe.co.uk2019-06-261h 06The WFTS PodcastEp 4 - WFTS Podcast from Greater Manchester Fringe FestivalWriteForTheStage are official sponsors of The Greater Manchester Fringe Festival. This year, we’re meeting the artists who are bringing their work to the festival and discussing their respective creative processes.
In this episode we feature the creators of:
My Bottom Did A Burp In Class; Our Kid; Once Upon a Time In Trieste; Is Trying Enough; Fifty & Nifty; and we talk to Jonathan Hall about winning the WFTS Prize for New Writing in 2018.
For more information about WriteForTheStage, go to WriteForTheStage.co.uk. For information about the Greater Manchester Fringe Fe...2019-06-2437 minThe WFTS PodcastEp 3 - In Conversation with Rob WardIn this episode, Mike Heath and Stephen M Hornby interview award-winning playwright, Rob Ward. They discuss the development of Rob’s one-person and multi character shows. For more information about WriteForTheStage, our courses, our publications, or to read our blog, go to www.writeforthestage.co.uk2019-05-041h 12The WFTS PodcastEp2 - The Dramatic QuestionIn this episode, we explore how to create tension and conflict, and how to get those devices to propel the action of your story. We examine the construction of The Dramatic Question - a device that helps to keep the writer on track and the audience on the edge of their seats.
We also introduce the first listener's challenge - to write a piece that we'll read out during a future podcast.
If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more people discover us. If you have a qu...2019-04-2810 minThe WFTS PodcastSeries 2, Episode 1 - Our writing processesAfter a three-month break, Mike and Stephen come back together to be rude to each other all over again. This week we discuss our retrospective writing processes: Mike discusses the process of taking a script through a development process with actors and feedback from the audience, and Stephen discusses working with archive material and how he gathers material in the writing of history-based plays.
We discuss Trainspotting Live; working with living legend, Peter Tatchell; Stephen's play, The Adhesion of Love; and how we start and develop new work from the seed of inspiration.
For more information about WriteForTheStage, our courses, an...2019-04-201h 00
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 10 - In Conversation with Dr Szilvi Naray-DaveyIn this episode our regular hosts, playwrights Mike Heath and Stephen M Hornby, interview Dr Szilvi Naray-Davey. They share their favourite theatre experiences from 2018 and get a bit pissed on cheap Prosecco. Szilvi discusses the intricacies of dramatic language translation, and tells us about how European theatre differs with British theatre, with a specific focus on the thriving theatre world of Budapest.
There's a loud bang at 4min45secs. Don't worry - nobody died.
This is the final episode of Series 1 of The WriteForTheStage podcast. We've loved making it and we've loved hearing from you. Thank you for your support.
Hav...2018-12-211h 43The WFTS PodcastEpisode 9 - When Harry Met Sally - part 2This week we’re going to be analysing the second half of our study movie - When Harry Met Sally. We’re going to explore the falling action of Act 2 where the protagonist goes from triumph to despair, and the new tension and twist that helps our protagonist seek out a resolution to the POTW by addressing their emotional need in Act 3.
For more information about WFTS, go to writeforthestage.co.uk - or email us at podcast@writeforthestage.co.uk. Follow us on Insta and Twitter @Write4TheStage2018-12-1619 min
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 8 - In Conversation with Cathy CrabbCathy Crabb is one of the North West's most prolific playwrights. She has written over 20 stage plays and her work has appeared extensively on Manchester's fringe theatre scene, as well as at main-house theatres, such as Oldham Coliseum, Royal Exchange, and Contact Theatre.
Mike Heath interviews Cathy, asking about what inspires her, how she develops her characters, and what drove her to write in the first place. He asks a list of listener questions. They hark back to the good old days of Studio Salford and swinging from a chandelier at Manchester's Palace Theatre.
For more information about WriteForTheStage, go...2018-12-071h 12The WFTS PodcastEpisode 7 - When Harry Met SallyIn this episode, we explore how the classic 1989 movie, When Harry Met Sally, uses the 3-act structure to tell a satisfying story. We explore the set-up of Act 1 and the Rising Action of Act 2. The second half of the film will be analyzed in Episode 9. For more information about WriteForTheStage and their courses, publications, and their blog, go to www.writeforthestage.co.uk2018-12-0121 min
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 6 - In Conversation with... Act 3Mike Heath and Stephen M Hornby discuss the functions of Act 3 and how playwrights have approached the end of their plays. We explore The Habit of Art, by Alan Bennett; The Dumb Waiter, by Harold Pinter; and Escaped Alone, by Caryl Churchill. Banter and exploration of the 3-act structure.
For more information about WriteForTheStage, go to www.writeforthestage.co.uk2018-11-241h 01The WFTS PodcastEpisode 5 - Act 3In this episode, Mike Heath looks at the functions of Act 3 within the 3-act structure. We explore how the set-up of Act 1 and the build of Act 2 contribute towards a whole, creating a resolution that feels satisfying and logical.
Mike addresses a question from an audience member, and talks about how Act 3 in his play, The Game of Two Halves, is used to affirm the theme of the play.
The Game of Two Halves is available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle edition - search "Mike Heath: Plays One".
For more information about WriteForTheStage, go to WriteForTheStage.co.uk2018-11-1720 min
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 4 - In Conversation with... Act 2Mike and Stephen discuss Act 2 of their favourite plays.
They explore Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams; and Angels of America, by Tony Kushner. They also discuss by Ear For Eye, by Debbie Tucker Green, and Faraway by Carole Churchill.2018-11-1149 min
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 3 - Act 2 of the 3-Act StructureIn this episode we’re going to talk about the Rising action of Act 2, and how it sets up the Falling Action; driving the character from a moment of triumph towards a pit of despair. We’re also going to include a question from a listener regarding the function of dialogue.
The study play is The Game of Two Halves, by Mike Heath. Buy a copy of the play on Amazon (paperback and Kindle versions available. It's an Amazon Prime item, so will arrive within a day or two.
Go to Amazon.co.uk / Amazon.com and search for "Mike Heat...2018-11-0319 min
The WFTS PodcastEpisode 2 - In Conversation - Starting PointsIntroducing our co-host, Stephen M Hornby. Mike Heath and Stephen discuss the openings of some of their favourite plays: exploring what makes a powerful, striking opening (and what doesn’t). Bants and conversation about modern theatre, along with a fair amount of opinion and mutual ribbing. Go to www.writeforthestage.co.uk for information about WriteForTheStage courses. Follow us on @Write4TheStage on Instagram and Twitter.2018-10-2752 minThe WFTS PodcastEpisode 1 - The 3-Act Structure pt1In this episode we’ll be exploring the functions and purpose of Act 1 in the 3-Act Structure. The study piece is The Game of Two Halves, by Mike Heath. You can get a copy of the script (first play in Mike Heath:Plays One) in either paperback or on Kindle at writeforthestage.co.uk/wfts-publishing2018-10-2120 min
Ex-TV ProducerBrendan McLaughlin - TV News Anchor/Reporter | EX-TV NEWSERBrendan McLaughlin quit his job as a TV news anchor / reporter at ABC Action News - WFTS in Tampa after two decades with the station.
Brendan's enthusiasm for story telling and finding and reporting the truth is inspiring.
Brendan's work ethic was unparalleled. He would setup, shoot, edit, and front his own packages - plus anchor multiple shows every day and create website and social media content. You'd also frequently find him helping out at community events.
He is someone you can have meaningful and profound conversations with, and Brendan has this way of nudging you to look inward for...2018-03-2829 min
Words For The Soul Book ClubThe First Podcast For WFTSWelcome!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wftsbookclub/support2018-01-1502 min
Mr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanBob Keeshan, children's TV host, "Captain Kangaroo"(EDITOR'S NOTE -- Today, June 27, 2016, would have been the 89th birthday of the great CBS-TV children's TV host, Bob Keeshan, better known to the Baby Boomer generation as "Captain Kangaroo." Keeshan passed away in 2004, and I've spent years trying to recover the telephone interview I did with him as a St. Petersburg Times correspondent, published September 19, 1984. I'm pleased to say I finally found it and upgraded the audio quality. You can now read the interview as published or, for the first time ever, listen to our actual conversation. I hope you'll enjoy this classic edition of Mr. Media and share...2016-06-2839 min
Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman1272 Bob Keeshan, star, Captain Kangaroo, joins us on Mr. Media!Today's Guest: Captain Kangaroo, a.k.a., Bob Keeshan, long-time CBS morning host for children's television (EDITOR'S NOTE -- Today, June 27, 2016, would have been the 89th birthday of the great CBS-TV children's TV host, Bob Keeshan, better known to the Baby Boomer generation as "Captain Kangaroo." Keeshan passed away in 2004, and I've spent years trying to recover the telephone interview I did with him as a St. Petersburg Times correspondent, published September 19, 1984. I'm pleased to say I finally found it and upgraded the audio quality. You can now read the interview as published or, for the first time ever, listen t...2016-06-2840 min