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15 hours ago
Donika Gunther Talks About Mindfulness with a Purpose
Donika Gunther was born in Albania and grew up with five siblings and two wonderful parents. Now living in the United States, she is the proud mother of one daughter.
For as far back as she can remember, Donika has had a lifelong desire to help others and assist them in leading happy, successful, worry-free lives. She has a degree in biology and chemistry and has worked as a teacher for past 30 years. She has also been a mentor and motivational international speaker for the last thirteen years.
After discovering the power that meditation, yoga, and mindfulness have for improving health and wellness, Donika decided to take her 13 years of experience in these studies and turn them into a career that she is passionate about!
Mindfulness with a Purpose was created in part due to Donika’s aspirations of making positive change in the lives of children, by providing higher education, confidence, and self-worth.
During this interview Donika shares her story of childhood and how she choice her life and career path.
You can find @donika_gunther on Twitter https://twitter.com/donika_gunther?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Donika’s Website DonikaGunther.com https://www.donikagunther.com/
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6 days ago
Timothy Gager - Best Selling Writer, Novelist, and Poet
Timothy Gager has published 16 books of fiction and poetry. He hosted the Dire Literary Series of author interviews in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and spun off a virtual series starting in 2020.
Gager co-founded The Somerville News Writers Festival and has had over 1,000 pieces of fiction, micro-fiction, and poetry published—including 17 nominated for Pushcart Prizes. His work has also been nominated for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on NPR.
Joe the Salamander is his third novel.
On this episode, Timothy Gager discusses his writing, love of poetry, and shares some of his own personal journey as part of the recovery community.
You can find out more about Timothy on his website: https://www.heatcityreview.com/timothygagerindex.html
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Mar 9, 2023
Jolene Barletta - Survivor, Inspiration, and Advocate
Our guest on this episode is Jolene Barletta.
As she says in the bio of her Twitter account, _“Hi. I’m Jolene.”_ She also welcomes you into her journey.
Jolene wears many hats; she has battled cancer and is a champion for those who are also battling cancer and other chronic diseases. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness. She loves to dance, drink coffee, and is passionate about art and NFTs.
Jolene is an inspiration on so many levels, and this interview gives the audience a glimpse into the light that she shares with the world.
You can follow and find Jolene on Twitter at @JoleneBarletta
https://twitter.com/JoleneBarletta?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Mar 5, 2023
Christian Feraria - The Mediocre Student's Guide to Graduating College
Christian Feraria is an author, publicist, public speaker, and YouTuber! His screen name is *qtc_christian* on various platforms including YouTube.
Christian’s book, *“The Mediocre Student’s Guide to Graduating College,” *is a book for struggling or unmotivated students who wish to navigate college successfully. Growing up, Christian’s sisters were both stellar students who went to elite colleges and medical school. Christian felt mediocre in comparison to them having been, at times, a more insecure student academically.
Shortly after graduating college, Christian was inspired by the Toni Morison quote, “Write the book you would want to read.” After hearing the quote, Christian immediately thought of a book for mediocre students because that’s the book he would have killed for!
Throughout his book, Christian elaborates on how to succeed academically and socially on a college campus. He writes about picking professors and the presence of drugs, sex, etc.
Since his book was released, Christian Feraria has been doing public speaking at schools to get struggling students to believe in themselves. He also has been doing interviews like this one, not only to promote his book but to also raise awareness that the challenges many of us face in school are not that unique.
Christian Feraria's book is here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Mediocre-Students-Guide-Graduating-College/dp/B0BJGYKQ2M
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Feb 25, 2023
Patricia Tate - Astrology Consultant, Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach
Patricia Tate M.S. from Willow Grace Mystik, LLC is our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Patricia is an astrology consultant and spiritual health & wellness coach.
During the interview she discusses what some of the basic tenets of astrology and mysticism are as well as some of the misconceptions about both. She also provides a brief reading about the host, and I must say it was pretty good.
You can find out more about Patricia on her website:
https://willowgracemystik.com/
You can find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
https://twitter.com/BillyDees?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
_(The views, opinions, and claims offered by guests are the sole responsibility of the guests.)_
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Feb 20, 2023
Barbara Legere - "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide"
_This episode contains discussion that some listeners may find triggering. _
Author Barbara Legere
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*“Keven's Choice: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide”* * *
Keven had spent half his life struggling with addiction while his single mom battled courts, health care companies, rehab facilities and mental health professionals to protect him. As their relationship strained and his drug use progressed, Legere was forced to accept and love Keven as he was in their limited time together—two years before his suicide.
In Keven’s Choice, Legere tells the story of trying to navigate the dark worlds of her son’s substance use and depression while also addressing her complicated guilt and regret over how she handled it. In the process, she shines a light on the hidden anguish of countless parents who are taking care of children that society tells them to abandon.
For parents who have borne witness to overdoses, arrests, addiction treatment and incarceration and even death, Keven’s Choice is a raw and intimate memoir of a mother’s grief that shows it’s possible and necessary to go on, even amidst the unimaginable.
You can find out more about the author's story at her website:
https://www.barbaralegere.com/
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Feb 18, 2023
How Certain is Certainty - Dare We Be Wrong? LIVE
*How certain is certainty? Dare we consider, even for a moment, that we could be wrong?* * *
What we might refer to as an absolute truth is very elusive. What we often must base decisions on is what is most likely. However, what is most likely can change based on how fluid the situation happens to be, and in fact, we as individuals may also evolve into a different set of needs and desires.
Does this ability to adapt to changing circumstances or more information on a given topic erode when we are certain?
This episode was recorded live on Fireside Saturday February 18, 2023.
Two members of the audience joined in the discussion.
You can follow Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
https://twitter.com/BillyDees?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Feb 13, 2023
M.K. McDaniel - "Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat"
*M.K. McDaniel *
#1 Best Selling Author of *“MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT” *
We have all heard stories of someone’s account of a near death experience. There is almost always a description of a brilliant white light and euphoric sensation.
However, not all near death experiences are pleasant, in fact, some are traumatic.
What would you do if you found yourself in “the other place?”
Our guest on this episode is author, M.K. McDaniel. Her book, “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT,” chronicles such a journey. Her story is hopeful and has given her insights into a realm that we do not need to fear.
You can find the author’s website here: https://misfitinhelltoheavenexpat.com/
and you can find her on Twitter @MKMcDaniel3 https://twitter.com/MKMcDaniel3
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_Disclaimer – The host, Billy Dees, was experiencing an allergic reaction at the time of the interview that affected his voice. _
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Feb 6, 2023
Gigi Langer - "Love More Now"
On this episode we are interviewing Gigi Langer, PhD.
As of February 2023, Gigi has completed her new book “Love More Now: Facing Life’s Challenges with an Open Heart.” You may remember this author from her previous offering, “50 Ways to Worry Less Now.”
Both titles are very recovery-related in their approach to the subject matter.
The book covers how to dissolve the negative beliefs restricting love for yourself and others. With your true self liberated, you’ll be able to handle difficult relationships and other challenges with wisdom, strength, and serenity. Gigi Langer, author of award-winner, “50 Ways to Worry Less Now,” illustrates how she overcame alcoholism, codependency, and trauma to discover the love at her center.
Drawing on ideas from A Course in Miracles, the Twelve Steps, and positive psychology, Gigi shows you how to become a loving, open-hearted person (with firm boundaries). Langer holds a PhD from Stanford University and has been sober for over 35 years.
You can find out more about Gigi at her website: https://gigilanger.com/
Twitter @gigi_langer https://twitter.com/gigi_langer
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Feb 3, 2023
All Things Media - Ananda from Soul Space - Talks Poetry and Mental Health
*This episode discusses mental health and suicide. It may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience. *
This episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday Feb 2, 2023, on Fireside.
This interview centers on Ananda and her Soul Spaces in which she often features subjects regarding poetry, mental health, and what she describes as the Universe’s Heartbeat.
The first part of the discussion is a one-on-one interview with Billy Dees. Billy then opens the discussion to his guest cohost, Kristy Mickelsen, and then other members of the audience.
You can find Ananda and her Twitter Spaces, “The Soul Space,” @AJinspire4ever
https://twitter.com/AJinspire4ever?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Jan 30, 2023
Jia Shares Her Journey into Marketing and Branding
*Jia Shares Her Journey into Marketing and Branding *
Our guest on this episode is Juwayria Elhassan, or as she goes by, “Jia.” She tells a little story about how she got her name, “Jia,” during the podcast.
Jia is an individual who has a remarkable backstory both in life and career. She has lived in several regions of the world and now is in Malaysia. We had to work out the time differences for the interview.
Her career has spanned many interests including the medical field. Jia is now an entrepreneur and is a marketing and branding professional.
On this episode, Jia shares her journeys both in life and in career. Jia always has very interesting insights into how marketing can differ in various parts of the world and how strategies need to be molded for each.
Jia's Website: https://www.decodedwithjia.com/
Jia on Twitter @Jia_Elhassan https://www.decodedwithjia.com/
You can follow Billy Dees On Twitter @BillyDees
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Jan 28, 2023
All Things Media LIVE with Billy Dees and Guest Graciela Moore
On what is becoming a semi-regular show for the Billy Dees Podcast on the media platform Fireside, “All Things Media,” Graciela Moore is the central guest on this episode recorded live Friday January 27, 2023, at 8:00pm EST.
How do you apply your social media and social audio content to what is central to what you do? For example, if you are a poet, how is your social media stylized to direct traffic to your work?
On this episode, Graciela Moore first shares insights into her work. Graciela is a Life Coach, Storyteller, Mindset Expert, and Hope Enthusiast! She then talks about her content strategies with the host as well as numerous guests from the live audience.
You can find out more about Graciela at her website, https://www.somcoaching.com/
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Jan 22, 2023
HumorOutcasts - Dave Jaffe - "Sleeping between Giants Book 2"
“Sleeping between Giants Book 2, Ask a Terrier: Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog” by Dave Jaffe
This title was released in December 2022 from Cray-Cray Publishing in association with
HumorOutcasts Press. The first edition was titled, “Sleeping between Giants Book 1: Life, If You Could Call It That, With a Terrier.”
· 2021 International Book Awards Winner: Humor
· Indies Today 2019 Best Humor Book Award Winner
In “Sleeping between Giants Book 2,” Budleigh, the Terrier with ‘Tude, is back;_ _this time dispensing crucial advice to Giants and Canines on everything from space travel and sniffing Covid, to giving a TED Talk and shopping for purses.
Through essays and cartoons created by Dave Jaffe, learn what’s going on in the mind of your Canine and why it’s just as odd as what going on in yours. During the podcast we discuss with Dave where his ideas come from, the discipline of writing, and his own style of humor.
More about the author and his books here: h…
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Jan 21, 2023
What Are You Doing with Social Audio and Social Media for Your Content? (Live)
As a content creator or as someone who spends time consuming digital media, how does social media influence your behavior online? What platforms work well for you? Do you use social audio? Do you create content specifically for social audio or social media that sometimes replaces what you create on your main mediums?
There are no right or wrong answers that match everyone universally. However, Billy Dees talks about some of his strategies and experiences on this episode. The conversation then opens to several listeners who come up as guests.
This episode was recorded live Friday January 20th, 2023 at 8:30pm EST on Fireside.
You can follow Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
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Jan 10, 2023
Kitt O'Malley Author "Balancing Act: Writing Through a Bipolar Life"
Kitt O'Malley, author of "Balancing Act: Writing Through a Bipolar Life," is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Her personal experience and clinical background inform her advocacy and enable her to help herself and guide others toward mental health recovery.
Over the years, Kitt has struggled with bipolar, experiencing depression so deep that it was a living hell and mania so severe that she was psychotic. However, there is help. Psychotherapy, medication, and coping skills have enabled her to live a full life.
Acceptance has been key to her mental health recovery. Acceptance is essentially a spiritual experience.
To accept yourself is to love yourself. There is hope.
You are enough.
Kitt O'Malley Website: https://www.kittomalley.com/
Kitt O'Malley Twitter: https://twitter.com/KittOMalley
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Jan 6, 2023
What Decides When Political Ideologies and Partisanships Become Cults?
What decides when political ideologies and partisanships become cults? What exactly is the tipping point?
Recorded live on Fireside, this episode examines several general red flags about cults, and contrasts them with what is going on with extreme political ideologies during recent times, especially post pandemic.
You can find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
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Dec 28, 2022
What Makes a Good Guest Interview?
We often hear about the skills of an interviewer, but what does the guest bring to the table? We’ve touched on this topic before but will revisit it every so often, especially this time of year when bookings for the new year are in full swing. How should you approach a show? How should you mold your content? What about following up on social media after the interview?
This episode was recorded live on Fireside December 28, 2022.
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Dec 21, 2022
Billy Dees Talks Podcasting, Content, and Audio LIVE
This episode was recorded LIVE on Fireside Wednesday December 21st, 2022 at 7pm EST. Billy Dees introduces himself to the Fireside audience and brings up two guests from the studio audience to talk about podcasting and content marketing strategies.
You can follow Billy on Twitter @BillyDees https://twitter.com/BillyDees?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Dec 12, 2022
What To Do About Content During the Holidays?
What to do about content during the holidays? It’s not as easy of a question as it may seem.
There is plenty of holiday material available and most of it is pretty cliché. Also, the normal patterns people may have of consuming content gets disrupted during the holiday season. Therefore, much of your regular quality content may get missed by a large percentage of the audience. On the other hand, many of your regular listeners and subscribers will follow your content during this time. What are some of the solutions for this dilemma?
You can follow @BillyDees on Twitter
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Nov 29, 2022
Dorothy Rosby Humor Writer and Author - Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate...
Dorothy Rosby is an author, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears in publications throughout the West and Midwest. We are happy to have her on this episode talking about writing humor and the pressure of the holidays.
Her new book is:
‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate: Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out of Hand
The book is described on her website “as a collection of humorous essays about holidays, special occasions and other times our celebrations make us feel not-so-celebratory. It’s understanding for those who think Christmas form letters can be honest—or they can be interesting. And it’s empathy for anyone who’s ever gotten poison ivy during Nude Recreation Week or eaten all their Halloween candy and had to hand out instant oatmeal packets to their trick-or-treaters.”
You can find out where to find her on her website: https://dorothyrosby.com/
You can find Dorothy on Twitter: @DorothyRosby https://twitter.com…
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Nov 16, 2022
Sam from Erie St Vinyl Talks Records and Audio
We had a great visit on location with Sam from Erie St. Vinyl in Massillon, Ohio. Do you remember the feel of old record stores back in the 1970s? In addition to vinyl record bins around the store, Erie St Vinyl is decorated with vintage audio gear and décor. They even burn incense so that the aroma of the store has a classic record store vibe.
During this interview we discuss how people’s listening habits to music has changed, and how a new generation of music fans are discovering vinyl. We also chat about the business aspect of opening a brick-and-mortar shop to cater to the vintage audio and vinyl music fan.
You can find Erie St. Vinyl on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eriestvinyl
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Nov 12, 2022
Bonus EP 007 From a Marketing Perspective - Twitter and the Mid-Term Elections 2022
If you are a follower of social media and politics the week ending Nov 12, 2022, was a full week!
The Red Wave was more of a Red Trickle, and Twitter Blue was a Blue Wave on Twitter. What does all this mean for the changing models of social media and politics? Please listen in on this Bonus Weekend EP of the Billy Dees Podcast recorded LIVE on the Wisdom audio app.
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Nov 7, 2022
What Do You Enjoy LESS as You Have Become Older?
What have you enjoyed LESS as you have become older? We noticed that subject being discussed on BuzzFeed the other day. On this episode, Billy takes some of the general points and adds his own commentary and analysis. This episode was recorded LIVE Nov 7, 2022 on the Wisdom audio app.
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Oct 30, 2022
Twitter is Now Owned by Elon Musk
What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Why did he buy it?
Simply put, I don’t know. However, I am a fan of Elon Musk, and I am optimistic about the future of Twitter. It needed a reset.
Musk has often stated that he wants to champion “free speech” on the platform. Elon has suggested he would reconsider Twitter’s approach to content moderation and permanent bans from the platform, all of which could impact the political landscape. At the same time, Musk has reassured advertisers that he doesn’t plan to turn the platform into a “free-for-all hellscape.” In my opinion, Elon also very rightly has mentioned his desire to rid the platform of bots. So much so, that he made the number of bots central to his argument to abandon the deal during this roller coaster ride of the last six months.
The notion that Twitter may also expand the idea of paid subscriptions has also arisen. I, so far, have no issue with this overall concept. I already subscribe to Twitter Blue and feel this w…
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Oct 25, 2022
Talking with Ananda and Zach about "Soul Space" and Mental Wellness
Ananda is a host of a Twitter Space titled “Soul Space.” Zach is a frequent guest on her Space.
Both individuals are guests on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Ananda specializes in curriculum & instruction leadership, is a seeker of life-changing narratives & the Universe's Heartbeat. Zach is passionate about the field of mental health and (according to his Twitter bio) uses comedy as an ego defense. He is also a poet.
We discuss many topics on this episode including Twitter Spaces, mental wellness, and the oneness we all share. This is an uplifting and informative discussion. We hope you listen in!
You can find Ananda on Twitter @AJinspire4ever https://mobile.twitter.com/ajinspire4ever
and Zach @katzindahatz https://mobile.twitter.com/katzindahatz
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Oct 18, 2022
Billy Dees 30 Sec Trailer - What the Podcast is About
This is the trailer for the podcast. 30 sec
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Oct 15, 2022
How Do You Define Success? - Discussion
In the constant battle of life balance, it is a common question, “How do you define success?”
It can certainly mean different things to different people and in varying contexts. I find that question will often bring up matters related to how we value our own life purpose.
This episode was recorded live Friday October 14, 2022. I had several listeners come forward to share their opinions via the Wisdom app. The episode runs longer than one of our standard episodes but can be perused at the listener’s leisure. There are some great nuggets of information and philosophy sprinkled throughout.
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Oct 7, 2022
How Has Social Audio Impacted Social Media and Podcasting?
Although some people may say social audio existed before, the pandemic gave rise to a new spin on social media, that being social audio. Audio “rooms” or “spaces” were created on apps such as Clubhouse and this concept exploded in popularity.
It seems we are now on the precipice of a new medium. Twitter has incorporated Twitter Spaces into its app, the Wisdom app recently celebrated a one-year anniversary, and Fireside has the feel of a production/broadcast app for audio and video.
There are numerous audio-oriented apps coming out, seemingly all the time.
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Wisdom app. We discuss the impact of social audio on social media and toward that of podcasting with several social audio creators.
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Sep 29, 2022
Angie Berrett Intuitive Movement Coach - Releasing Stored Trauma
Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands the human body and how it works.
Angie helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movements and fun so they can have healing and peace in their lives.
After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others. In 2017 she hit rock bottom and started on a journey to heal. Discovering playful ways of using movements helped her learn to listen to her body, overcoming her suffering in ways traditional modalities could not. Now, she helps others heal their pain, transforming their lives.
Angie is the Owner and Creator of Angie Berrett Movement, coaching people how to release stored trauma in their bodies while increasing energy, strength, and flexibility.
Angie Berrett Movement
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberret…
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Sep 23, 2022
Laurisha Fant Talks Art, Poetry, Entrepreneurship, and Web3
Laurisha Fant is a visionary with a background in entrepreneurship consulting, who entered into being a creative during the pandemic when her commercial painting business slowed down.
Laurisha began to paint in an artistic expression and eventually began creating poetry to unpack her thoughts on life and her past. Laurisha eventually created a live class for organizations to help them to understand the basics of crypto and Web3.
During this podcast episode we discuss entrepreneurship, ideas for entrepreneurs, creativity, web3, and poetry/art. Laurisha enjoys participating in discussions such as this because it's a great way to hopefully help someone else go for their dreams as well.
Laurisha Fant on Social Media
Twitter: @TheLovely_Lions https://twitter.com/TheLovely_Lions
Instagram: @TheHealFeel https://www.instagram.com/thehealfeel/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU%3D
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Sep 7, 2022
Making the Most of Your Interview Appearances - Billy Dees Featuring Kristy Mickelsen
This episode discusses numerous aspects of being interviewed as a guest on podcasts as well as other types of shows.
•What should guests bring to the table in terms of content?
•How should you query the shows you want to be on?
•In what ways should you support the show after your interview?
Billy Dees and then Kristy Mickelsen each give their core presentations which together run approximately 40 minutes into the episode. Then, a conversation opens up with a live studio audience which was facilitated via Twitter Spaces. The podcast was recorded in studio with an audio feed brought in from Twitter for a question-and-answer segment.
You can find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees and Kristy Mickelsen @KristyBooks.
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Aug 26, 2022
Black Holes, Quiet Quitting, and Cancel Culture
This episode covers several topics.
First, we discuss the eerie sounds that were recorded from a black hole. This sonification, or what may be referred to as a translation of astronomical data into sound, is being released for NASA’s Black Hole Week this year. We also mention the new moon mission being launched August 29, 2022, as it is currently scheduled.
Have you heard of Quiet Quitting? It is a new term buzzing around social media. We cover what it is and some of the principles behind what is driving it.
Lastly, the latest person to be cancelled is Andrew Tate. We cover some of the aspects of cancel culture and why it is a threat to free speech and the sharing of ideas.
You can follow Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
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Aug 19, 2022
Carolyn Birrell Author "Walking with Fay"
“Walking with Fay - My Mother’s Uncharted Path Into Dementia” by Carolyn Birrell
Carolyn Birrell retired to Bonners Ferry, ID, in 2006, after living in Atlanta, GA, for 20 years where she worked for the American Cancer Society National Headquarters and then as a real estate agent and a new home builder. She began caring for her aging mother shortly after her move and started chronicling her journey.
What began as a written collection of her mother’s difficult behaviors during dementia’s earliest stages quickly turned into a comprehensive book that she continued to update until the inevitable end of her mother’s disease.
In this interview, Carolyn talks about her years long journey with her mother and Alzheimer’s dementia, and how her journals turned into a book.
An estimated 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021.
You can find Carolyn Birrell's website here https://www.carolynbirrell.com/
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Aug 15, 2022
The Browns Trade - The Practicality of What It Means and Was It Worth It?
The Cleveland Browns are evidently standing behind the Deshaun Watson trade for the long haul. The Browns are not reconsidering the $230 million contract and do not want back the six draft picks they sent to the Houston Texans for Watson.
The commentary in this podcast covers two facets. One, the banter on social media and sports talk radio has been very much misguided regarding the various allegations that were put forth against Watson. Also, what this trade has done to the brand that is the Cleveland Browns has largely not been covered. Although, the boos at the Browns’ pre-season game with the Jacksonville Jaguars may be a wakeup call for what may be coming throughout the season.
Everybody wants a winning team and ultimately a Super Bowl. However, controversy aside, this deal does not guarantee anything. Was it worth the public relations risk? And the enormous money?
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Aug 12, 2022
Tragedy of Anne Heche and How Pain and Suffering Plays Out on Live TV and Social Media
How important is it to zoom in on someone’s pain and suffering on live TV? Whether it is an accident or sports injury, the sensationalism of live TV is forgetting the human suffering that is playing out behind the images.
The tragedy of Anne Heche, whose rescue from a fiery crash played out on live TV and has been recirculated on social media, is a perfect example. Her final moments have been reduced to social media fodder at the expense of her family and loved ones.
This was a human being. We can do better.
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Aug 6, 2022
Maria Humphreys from Strong Body Strong Soul, Discusses Meditation, Spirituality, and Social Audio
On this episode we are talking with Maria Humphreys from the Strong Body Strong Soul Podcast. Maria is passionate about inspiring stories and is very enthusiastic about all topics related to audio, including the emergence of social audio. Maria has been able to combine her meditation practices with the nuances of spoken word communication.
You can find Maria on Twitter and Twitter Spaces @sbssforme
https://mobile.twitter.com/sbssforme
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Aug 1, 2022
Rachel Thompson Talks About Her Book, "Broken People" and Marketing
Rachel Thompson is an author of seven books. She is a champion for survivors and is the originator of the hashtag #SexAbuseChat on Twitter.
She also promotes other writers and is also known for the much-used blogging #MondayBlogs hashtag.
You can find her on Twitter @RachelintheOC, and at @BadRedHeadMedia which is all about creating effective social media and book marketing campaigns for authors.
On this episode we are talking with Rachel about her advocacy for survivors, being an author, and her presence on the new medium Twitter Spaces.
This year 2022, “Broken People” was released and won ‘Best in Category’ for Nonfiction with the Book Excellence Awards
Her website is RachelintheOC.com https://rachelintheoc.com/
@RachelintheOC on Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelintheOC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
@BadRedHeadMedia https://twitter.com/BadRedheadMedia
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Jul 18, 2022
Talking About Hope with Graciela Moore
Graciela Moore is ICF certified, a transcendental hope coach, and author. Graciela also helps HSIP thrive into soul-alignment and is a public speaker.
On this episode Graciela talks about hope, the different ways we consider hope, and how important it is in our daily lives. Please listen in for some great insights into personal growth, happiness, and hope!
You can find Graciela Moore on Twitter @SoMCoaching
https://mobile.twitter.com/somcoaching
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Jul 8, 2022
Community Building and Marketing with Twitter Spaces with Guest, Keith Keller
Whether you want to improve your content marketing strategy or simply want to build your brand, social media is almost always a major tool in your toolbox. In this episode we are talking with Keith Keller who has been a Twitter strategist since the early days of the platform.
Keith discusses how to Amplify Your Message, Build Your Brand, and Create a Community via Twitter and Twitter Spaces. We also ask him about Social Audio, what it is, and how Twitter Spaces approaches the medium of social audio.
You can find Keith Keller on Twitter at @KeithKeller https://twitter.com/KeithKeller?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Jun 27, 2022
Twitter and Twitter Spaces for Authors with Ruth L. Snyder
During this episode we are talking about using Twitter and Twitter Spaces for authors. Many of the topics we cover are applicable to any social media or content marketing strategy in general.
Our guest is Ruth L. Snyder who is the author of, “Learn Twitter” which is geared toward writers. Ruth is also a speaker and a book coach.
You can find Ruth on Twitter at @RuthLSnyder https://mobile.twitter.com/ruthlsnyder
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Jun 20, 2022
How Old is Too Old to be President of the United States?
When is a stumble more than a stumble? When is a gaffe more than a bad choice of words? These are tough questions for an aging president. During the past few weeks, the issue of President Biden’s mental and physical well-being has begun to be questioned by more than just his political opposition. Can he run in 2024? Is his presidency sustainable through the current term?
This commentary doesn’t have the answers. However, the analysis does try to provide some perspective regarding the current situation and how we arrived at this point.
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Jun 12, 2022
Jerry Zezima "One for the Ageless How to Stay Young and Immature Even If You're Really Old"
Jerry writes a humor column for Tribune News Service, which distributes it to papers nationwide and abroad. Jerry is also the author of six books, "Leave It to Boomer," "The Empty Nest Chronicles," "Grandfather Knows Best," "Nini and Poppie's Excellent Adventures," "Every Day Is Saturday" and "One for the Ageless."
Jerry has won many awards including seven for humorous writing from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Jerry maintains a social media presence, has made many TV and radio appearances, is a popular public speaker, and is currently writing a sitcom.
You can find Jerry on his blog http://jerryzezima.blogspot.com/
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Jun 6, 2022
Is Journalism, as We Know It, Dead?
Is Journalism, as We Know It, Dead? A question that is often asked.
Many have suggested indoctrination as the cause of the demise of journalism. It is true many journalists not only come from the same system, but from the same handful of schools. It is also true that campuses that were once places of exploring many new ideas, are now ideological closed clubs.
There is more to consider, however. How do we, the public, take in information and process it? How has our viewing habits and the desire for ratings played a role in what news we are given?
These are especially relevant questions considering that it seems everyone is now not only entitled to their own opinions, but their own facts as well.
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May 28, 2022
HumorOutcasts Interview with Donna Cavanagh "Ramo to the Rescue"
Some time ago, many years ago actually, I crossed paths with Donna Cavanagh on Twitter. We were both part of the Twittersphere for blogging, humor, and related subject matter. We say “content” now by the way.
This was circa 2011 and HumorOutcasts was in its early days. I started doing some writing for the site and most of my audio production at that time was in traditional media forms. Podcasting existed back then but was nowhere near the powerhouse it is today. I was one of the early adopters of podcasting as it was a natural fit for me.
Post 2012, podcasting was ramping up as high-ranking politicians were giving interviews and major crime investigations were finding an audience on the medium. Twitter is built for authors and podcasters. Donna, being the consummate book marketing specialist that she is, was one of the publishers who first recognized the connection.
This was a great opportunity for me. By the time 2016 rolled around, Donna and I were producing author interviews…
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May 22, 2022
Bonus Episode 006 Discussing Sensitive Content with Guests
In this episode, the host covers some of his basic principles when interviewing guests who have sensitive subject matter to talk about. This is a bonus episode that was recorded on the Wisdom app. The original commentary has been edited and processed for the podcast format.
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May 15, 2022
HumorOutcasts Interview with Deborah Fezelle - "What's Past is Prologue"
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion that some survivors may find triggering. It also contains spoilers regarding the content of the book.
On this episode we have Deborah Fezelle, who is the author of, “What’s Past is Prologue.” Deborah is a frequent guest of the podcast and a familiar author to many readers. She has an incredible resume in the arts and is a graduate of Juilliard. Deborah has worked as an actress, a director and coach, and as a writer. This book is the latest installment of the Nick McDeare Series.
This book, because of its subject-matter, was written to be more of a stand-alone piece than the other McDeare installments. Deborah describes this book as a personal “triumph” because she had to work through her own history of trauma to carry the reader on a similar journey with the characters.
It is a very sincere and heartfelt discussion, however, as the trigger warning indicates; it contains mature subject matter.
This podcast was produced in c…
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May 9, 2022
Writing, Wrestling, and Advocacy with CoHost Kristy Mickelsen and Guest Axel Savage
This episode has an interesting mix of topics. Kristy Mickelsen is an author who has been researching a character for her new book, and this character happens to work in the professional wrestling industry. Axel Savage is a professional wrestler who agreed to take part in Kristy’s research.
Kristy is a kidney cancer and lupus advocate. Axel is an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery.
Together, they discuss various aspects of wrestling as part of Kristy’s character research and have serious heartfelt discussions about mental health and suicide awareness.
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May 4, 2022
Roe V Wade, Supreme Court Leaked Decision Draft
In an unprecedented leak of Supreme Court confidentiality, Politico has obtained what it calls a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. The reaction in the public and on social media has been, predictably, enormous.
On this episode Billy Dees and Jack Casey discuss and speculate about various aspects of the impact of the potential reversal of the landmark decision.
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Apr 26, 2022
Bonus Non-Confidential 005 Elon Musk, Twitter, and Free Speech
It appears the deal for Elon Musk to purchase Twitter will go through. This has sparked many conversations online and off about billionaires, social media, and free speech.
On this episode we explore various aspects of these topics and what some of the changes coming to Twitter may be in the near future.
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Apr 18, 2022
Bonus Non-Confidential 004 Ukraine, Elon Musk, and Twitter
In this episode we follow up to some of the responses we had to last week’s episode about Ukraine and some of the commentary coming from several far-right commentators.
We also cover Elon Musk and his attempted purchase of Twitter. Elon tweeted a poll to his followers and other Twitter users in March that asked whether people believed Twitter was protecting free speech. Roughly 70% of the 2 million respondents said “no.”
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Apr 10, 2022
Ukraine, Nukes, and the Bizarre Support from the Far Right for Russia
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, made a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. They were photographed together as they walked through Kyiv's streets sending a powerful and symbolic message to the western world.
This meeting happened in the wake of continuing reports of atrocities committed against Ukrainian civilians, including women and children, by Russian forces.
These recent events have put added pressure on the United States to more to help Ukraine.
The United States has been very cautious not to get involved in a wider conflict. However, with widening reports of more atrocities and plans by Russia to escalate its war efforts, are we about to reach a tipping point whereby inaction is a greater risk to the possibility of the war expanding across the region?
This podcast episode discusses aspects of the Ukrainian conflict, how the mere mention of nuclear weapons has become an instrument of fear and terror, and the curious a…
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Apr 3, 2022
Oscar Slap and What the Reaction Says About Us
It was the slap heard around the world, quite literally. At the Oscar Ceremonies 2022, actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, starring in a movie called “G.I. Jane II,” a reference to Pinkett’s baldness.
The showbiz shenanigans of this matter have been well covered in traditional and social media. What we wanted to do with this episode is delve a bit into the wide reaction to this event and examine some of the societal norms that have affected public opinion.
Our guest cohost is Rashmi Mistry, who is the author of the book, “Confident Resilient Fearless: A Guide to Revival from Within.” Rashmi talks about the impact of gender norms and the importance of having these conversations at schools. Together, we have an objective conversation about toxic masculinity and what expectations society has about different gender roles.
You can find out more about our guest, Rashmi Mistry here:
https://www.confidentresil…
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Mar 28, 2022
Are Medical Errors Destined to Become Crimes?
A former nurse, RaDonda Vaught, was convicted of gross neglect of an impaired adult and negligent homicide on March 25, 2022 after a three-day trial in Nashville, Tennessee. Vaught faced these charges in connection with the killing of Charlene Murphey, who died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in late December 2017 after being administered the incorrect drug.
Medical errors are generally handled by professional licensing boards or civil courts. Criminal prosecutions like Vaught's case are very rare.
This trial has been closely monitored by nurses and medical professionals across the U.S. because of a strong concern that this conviction could set a precedent for criminalizing medical mistakes.
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Mar 20, 2022
Cleveland Browns Controversial Player Trade and the Impact
The big news in sports this past week was that Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texan’s was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for various top draft picks. This deal was also big news in the media and social media due to allegations of sexual misconduct by the player.
For Deshaun Watson, the deal is worth a whopping $230 million.
Criminal charges did not move forward in his cases. However, 22 civil lawsuits are still hanging over his head. Many of these allegations occurred under the pretense of Watson getting massage services. Apparently, warnings about Watson had been circulating in the Houston massage therapy community for a while. Many of these therapists had been sought out on Instagram.
This podcast is a conversation with Billy Dees and Erika, who is an advocate for survivors. The discussion covers the reactions on social media and how both Watson's supporters and detractors have voiced their opinions.
You can find Erika on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@erika.with.a…
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Mar 5, 2022
Keloid Awareness with Advocate Sarah Dawn
On this episode we have Sarah Dawn, who is an advocate for keloid scarring awareness. Sarah is very active on TikTok and believes her world doesn’t evolve around her scars but rather her scars revolve around her world. Sarah is an advocate for fighting the stigma around having scars, and furthermore believes that scars should be part of an overall sense beauty and self-worth.
You can find Sarah Dawn on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahdawnofficial?lang=en
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Feb 27, 2022
Bonus Non-Confidential 003 Ukraine and Trucker Protest
On this episode Billy Dees and via remote guest cohost Jack Casey discuss current events in the Ukraine. (This episode was produced Feb. 27, 2022.) Also, the trucker protests in Canada are topics for analysis and opinion.
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Feb 18, 2022
Emme Fox - Advocate of Love, Sexuality, and Intimacy
Our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast is Emme Fox. She pronounces her name, “M” and is an advocate of love, sexuality, and intimacy. During this interview we cover such subjects as body and sexual awareness, the molds and constructs that society often places on us, and why some people choose to send unsolicited and explicit pictures of private body parts.
This episode does contain frank discussions of human sexuality and behavior.
You can find Emme on Twitter @emme_fox https://twitter.com/emme_fox
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Feb 3, 2022
Bonus Non-Confidential 002 Community and Network Building Online and Off
On this episode we are talking about the dynamics of community building or networking. What is your approach? What value do you bring to the spaces you belong to? How do you strategize your content? Is it designed to serve the audience?
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Jan 25, 2022
Kat Satava and Kristy Mickelsen Talk About Writing and Advocacy
This episode is an interview with Kat Satava by Billy Dees and co-host Kristy Mickelsen.
Kat Satava is an author focusing on the genres of epic fantasy and supernatural fiction. Kat’s first book (in her Witch War Series), "Nightmares & Stars" debuted during December 2021.
Kat is currently working on the second book, a five-episode supernatural series "Canton Ghost Town," and a gothic horror short story.
Kat has a very strong interest in helping others develop their own voices and stories by running a weekly therapeutic writing group to learn how to process, cope, and communicate through creative writing.
Kristy also has questions for the host, Billy Dees.
You can find Kat Satava on Twitter @KatSatavaAuthor
https://twitter.com/KatSatavaAuthor
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Jan 19, 2022
Bonus Non-Confidential 001 - Reaction to the Movie - Don't Look Up
Classified as a Comedy/Disaster, I presume they mean a combined comedy and disaster movie not a comical disaster, “Don’t Look Up” is a satirical story about two astronomers who go on a media tour to warn the world of an Extinction Level Event in the form of a giant comet speeding toward Earth. Can us earthlings put down our phones long enough to listen?
What I feel the movie hits the mark on as well as what I feel it may have missed are the subjects of this episode along with my take on how the space sciences are regarded in these contemporary times.
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Jan 12, 2022
Kristy Mickelsen Author and Advocate for Cancer Awareness
This episode is an interview with Kristy Mickelsen, a 43-year-old wife and mother, whose passions include her two autistic children, reading and writing.
Kristy is the author of the book, “A Christmas to Remember.”
Kristy wrote this book based on the real emotions her mother faced when her father passed away from Stage Four Renal Cell Carcinoma. Kristy’s goal with writing this book was not only to present a Christmas love story but to bring some cancer awareness about renal cell carcinoma as well as another form of cancer called inflammatory breast cancer.
A Christmas to Remember not only talks about what a cancer patient goes through but also the feelings that a spouse goes through after the loss of a loved one.
You can find Kristy along with her Linktree on Twitter @KristyBooks
https://twitter.com/kristybooks
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Jan 7, 2022
Food, Exercise, and Their Impact on Wellness with Guest Lenora
This episode is the first time we tried to use Twitter Spaces as a forum to record a full episode of our podcast. Twitter Spaces is an audio medium allowing for a configuration of hosts, speakers, and listeners. The Space was hosted Thursday January 6, 2022, at 2:00pm EST.
Currently, the only way to take part in a Twitter Space is via the Twitter smartphone app.
Therefore, the guests sound a bit “phoned-in” but otherwise acceptable.
Our guest was Lenora Colarusso, who has been on the podcast numerous times. The first part of the episode covers Lenora and her journey of recovery and well-being. It is followed by snippets from a Question-and-Answer period that followed on the Space. Guests take part from all over the world, which is one of the great things about the Twitter Spaces format.
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Jan 2, 2022
What We Can Learn from Good People
What does it take to be a good person? The reactions of the public to the recent passing of John Madden and Betty White raises the question as to why these people were universally loved. What about them sets them apart? What qualities of being a good person can we incorporate into our own lives?
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Dec 23, 2021
Avoiding the Winter and Holiday Blues
The pressures of the holidays are often a source of stress. The events, family gatherings, and gifts along with a myriad of other things can easily bring down someone’s mood. This episode discusses some easy and common-sense ways of avoiding the holiday blues.
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Dec 13, 2021
Is an Era of Real Statesmen and Women Over as Politicians in America?
Is an era of statesmen/women as politicians ending in America? That topic is discussed on this episode’s commentary. Do voters have the patience to sort through nuanced issues? By contrast, have elections become high-stakes contests? Also, on this episode is a follow up to the podcast from October 24, 2021 titled “Commentary: Tragedy on a Movie Set and Digital and Social Media React,” in which the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust” is the subject of commentary.
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Dec 5, 2021
Audio, Social Audio, and Twitter Spaces
Social audio is gaining more and more traction as a communication medium. Apps such as Clubhouse exploded in the wake of the pandemic lockdowns. More platforms are now adopting their own versions of this concept and expanding upon it. Twitter Spaces is now becoming a “go to” option for many creators. How does audio only content differ from other media? What are some of the basic tenets of audio only media? This podcast episode discusses the emergence of social audio and various tips for success.
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Nov 18, 2021
Writing Humor with Lee Gaitan and Dave Jaffe
What happens when you get two accomplished humor writers together to talk about their methods? The result is a lively and informative discussion about the art of humor writing.
Lee Gaitan and Dave Jaffe are together sharing some of their writing strategies and trade secrets. Does all humor come from pain? How do you select topics? How do you create humor during troubled times?
Listen to this episode to find out!
You can find Lee Gaitan’s book “My Pineapples Went to Houston, Second Edition” here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0971CCJJF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
You can find Dave Jaffe’s book “Sleeping Between Giants” here:
https://www.amazon.com/Sleeping-between-Giants-Terrier-Budleigh/dp/1734192518
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Nov 13, 2021
Should Politics Be a Part of Your Marketing Plan?
Is it a good idea to infuse politics into a marketing plan or brand image? That is the subject of this episode’s commentary. Billy covers several points as to why he does not feel that a political stance belongs in a business scheme or fund development plan of a non-profit.
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Nov 2, 2021
Social Media, Facebook, Meta, TwitterSpaces and More
On this episode recorded live Monday Nov 2, 2021, we discuss the Facebook name change, TwitterSpaces, and numerous other topics related to social media.
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Oct 24, 2021
Commentary: Tragedy on a Movie Set and Digital and Social Media React
This commentary episode discusses the tragedy on the set of the movie “Rust” involving actor, Alec Baldwin, in which one person was killed and another person was injured. The analysis centers on the speculative and in some cases mean-spirited reaction that occurred on digital and social media. The commentary goes on to examine how these forums have become de facto sources for news information.
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Oct 10, 2021
HumorOutcasts Interview with Deborah Fezelle Author of "Discretion"
On this podcast episode, we are talking to Deborah Fezelle who released her fourth installment of the Nick McDeare suspense book series, “Discretion.” The previous installments have been, “Full Circle,” “The Evil That Men Do” and “A Walking Shadow.”
During the interview, Deborah Fezelle talks about her early days, her love of the theater, and how being am actress influences her writing for the characters.
You can find "Discretion" on Amazon https://us.amazon.com/Discretion-Nick-McDeare-Book-4-ebook/dp/B09FY531KV
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Oct 5, 2021
"Tour Book" Author Rachel Pfennig Hales
On this podcast episode we are talking with Rachel Pfennig Hales about her first full length publication “Tour Book,” which came out just this past April.
The book talks about what happens behind the scenes of your favorite concert tours. Every trick, costume or scene change, and the sound and lighting; require the preparation and skill of a dedicated support staff. After it is done, it is time to move on to the next venue and do it again. The book contains true stories from the rock and roll roadies who have helped create the world's biggest concert tours.
Rachel Pfennig Hales has a Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University, a Master of Arts in English Studies from National University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College.
You can find Rachel's book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tour-Book-Rachel-Hales/dp/1735664847/ref
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Sep 28, 2021
"50 Ways to Worry Less Now" with Gigi Langer
We are talking today with Gigi Langer, PhD who is the author of the book, "50 Ways to Worry Less Now" which presents practical spiritual, cognitive, and energy strategies; to gain peace, clarity, and wisdom, no matter what is going on in our lives.
The best way to get the paperback is at GigiLanger.com/buy as it's only $8.95
for a personalized signed copy; and she will ship it free (but only within the USA).
For Gigi’s blog, courses, and study groups, check out http://gigilanger.com/
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Sep 7, 2021
Live Podcast Talking the 20th Anniversary of 911
This podcast is a discussion about the anniversary of the 911 attacks. The hosts discuss their memories of the day and some of the conspiracy theories that followed. This episode was recorded live as part of a Twitter Live streaming event at 8:00 PM EST on Monday September 7, 2021.
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Aug 30, 2021
Afghanistan Commentary and Analysis
There is a big difference from winning a war and nation building. If it is war, get in and get out. If it is nation building, be prepared for a very long commitment.
This commentary episode is audio only.
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Aug 17, 2021
HumorOutcasts Interview with Lee Gaitan Author of "My Pineapples Went to Houston"
“My Pineapples Went to Houston
Finding the Humor in My Dashed Hopes,
Broken Dreams and Plans Gone Outrageously Awry”
(Second Edition with New Material Added)
Lee Gaitan is a multi-award-winning author of three books. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, Yahoo News, Erma Bombeck Humor Writers’ Workshop, The Good Men Project, Mothers Always Write and Bella Grace.
The story that resonates in My Pineapples Went to Houston, is Lee Gaitan’s personal and powerful tale of surviving a decade of relentless chaos and loss, or what she refers to as, “shock and awfulness.” Told with a batch of honesty and humor, My Pineapples Went to Houston both inspires and entertains readers along with offering hope and encouragement to those struggling with their own “plans gone outrageously awry.”
You can find Lee's website here https://www.leegaitan.com/
My Pineapples Went to Houston 2nd Edition https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0971CCJJF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_…
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Jul 31, 2021
Live with Billy Dees and Guest CoHost Jack Casey July 31 2021
Live podcast with Billy Dees and Jack Casey. Listen in to the conversation about the Olympics,
masks, and the Cleveland Guardians.
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Jul 7, 2021
HumorOutcasts Interview with Author Dave Jaffe "Sleeping Between Giants"
Our guest on this episode of the podcast is Dave Jaffe. During this interview Dave talks about his style of humor, his love of dogs, and offers up some writing tips for aspiring writers.
Dave Jaffe is a writer, columnist, former Chicago reporter, and humorist who has written for online media, print, television, and radio. Dave’s work has appeared in an assortment of outlets, including HumorOutcasts, HuffPost, National Public Radio, and The National Lampoon.
During this discussion we also talk about Dave’s book, Sleeping between Giants, Book I: Budleigh, the Early Year The book was the Indies Today 2019 Best Humor Book Award winner; a 2020 International Book Awards finalist in both the Humor and Animals/Pets categories; an Independent Author Network 2020 Book of the Year finalist in Humor/Comedy/Satire; and an American Book Fest 2020 Best Book Awards finalist for Humor.
HumorOutcasts https://humoroutcasts.com/
Dave's Book https://sleepingbetweengiants.com/publication/budleigh-th…
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Jul 6, 2021
Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Violence with CurvyReaper
Our guest on the podcast is CurvyReaper from TikTok. Curvy is an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and during this interview she talks about some of the misconceptions some people have about getting trapped in the cycle of domestic abuse. She also fights the stigma about men who may find themselves in an abusive or manipulative relationship. Curvy also discusses a number of different topics during the interview and her central message is that no one deserves to be abused.
You can find CurvyReaper on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@curvyreaper?lang=en
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Jun 27, 2021
Three Things to Consider About Being Woke
This episode is a commentary about three things to consider concerning the concept of "wokeness." This opinion piece is not pro or con regarding being "woke," but rather just discusses several talking points involving the matter as part of the wider discussion.
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Jun 15, 2021
The Mandela Effect, False Memories, and UFOs
Recorded live June 15, 2021 this episode is with Billy Dees and guest cohost, Jack Casey. The discussion covers topics such as the Mandela Effect, false memories, and recent UFO information.
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Jun 8, 2021
Horrific Crime in Florida and What Followed on Social Media
This episode contains material that may be triggering for survivors.
On May 9, 2021 a 13 year old girl was horrifically stabbed to death. After her body was discovered and a suspect was apprehended, what followed on social media was a sad commentary about our times.
Related Links:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/29/us/florida-teen-stabbing-first-degree-murder-charge/index.html
https://people.com/crime/tristyn-bailey-case-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-murdering-cheerleader/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/06/us/tristyn-bailey-suspect-mother-charged-tampering/index.html
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Jun 1, 2021
LIVE Tuesday June 1, 2021 Talking Relaxed Mask Mandates and New UFO Interest
Billy Dees and Jack Casey talk about relaxed pandemic restrictions, masks, and new UFO interest as more videos are being released. Recorded live 8:00 PM EST June 1st, 2021.
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May 28, 2021
Memorial Day Weekend and Week 2021 Commentary
This episode is a commentary about Memorial Day, what it means to the host, and his opinion about what the general guidelines should be for when those who serve are called into action.
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May 13, 2021
Are Some People Born Evil?
This episode is a commentary about the notion that some people may be born evil from the start. What is your opinion? This topic always makes for an interesting conversation. One of the key elements in breaking down this subject is the debate between nature versus nurture. Elements of science, philosophy, and religion are often thrown into the mix of talking points. Billy Dees tries to explore the topic in a way that might stimulate some new ideas around the age-old question.
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May 8, 2021
Why the Academy Awards and other Award Shows Are Dropping in the Ratings
This episode is a commentary about the low ratings of this year’s Academy Award Show which mirrors a trend for nearly all award shows during the past several years. Many critics have pointed their finger at politics rearing its head at these shows as to blame. This may very well be a part of the problem. However, other changes in the media landscape and the Covid19 pandemic are throwing the film industry into a new era.
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Apr 30, 2021
Smitha Gunturi Talks About Abuse, Trauma, and Recovery
This episode may contain triggers for survivors.
Smitha Gunturi is a women’s advocate who helps others get through the adverse effects of their lives. Being a single mom working in IT and the corporate world for the last 18 years, she hopes to provide insight and bring new light to conversations around other's journeys with lessons she's learned. Thus, she started The Journey Podcast, guesting similar walks of life to her own, focusing on: child sexual abuse, domestic violence and haunted relationship, rape, child loss, suicidal thoughts & lone parenting.
You can find Smitha's ordeal chronicled on this episode of her podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwqYDIHUFog&t=3s
Smitha on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/smithagunturi
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Apr 26, 2021
Gillian Talks with Billy about Canada, TikTok, and Guillain Barre Syndrome
This episode is a discussion with Gillian who lives in Canada, has Guillain Barre Syndrome, and is the proud mama of two Greyhound dogs. She also is active on TikTok and tries to spread positivity as well as awareness about her recovery. Gillian's screen name on TikTok is @gee__gilly.
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Apr 18, 2021
When Are Coincidences Just Coincidences?
When is a coincidence just a coincidence? That is the subject of this episode’s commentary with Billy Dees. Sooner or later, similar elements are bound to converge. Are these occurrences really always noteworthy beyond chance?
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Apr 12, 2021
How Addicted to Our Phones Are We? with Julie Anderson
How Addicted to Our Phones Are We? This episode discusses some of the positive and negative facets of social media, and the state of always being connected on our phones. The guest cohost is Julie Anderson. The episode was recorded live April 12, 2021. You can find Julie on TikTok at julieanderson426.
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Apr 4, 2021
The Traits of a Genuine Person
This is a commentary episode talking about the traits that encompass a genuine person. What makes a person real? What sets them apart? Are you a real person?
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Mar 26, 2021
Ken Stark, Award-Winning Horror Writer, Talks About What Makes a Good Scary Story
Our guest on this episode is award-winning horror writer, Ken Stark. According to Ken’s Twitter bio he is a questionable painter, unapologetic nerd, and committed beer enthusiast. Ken Stark’s books are available on Amazon and include the titles, “Arcadia Falls,” the “Stage 3” series, and “Jitters.”
During this episode Ken shares many of his insights into writing, the importance of
relatable characters, and what makes a good scary story.
Ken Stark Author Page on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B01D911QC2?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000
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Mar 20, 2021
Talk Show for March 21 thru 27, 2021 Billy Dees with guest cohost Jack Casey
This episode is a talk show with Billy Dees and guest cohost Jack Casey. Bill and Jack discuss Harry and Meghan, Mars, cancel culture, and student debt.
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Mar 13, 2021
UFO Commentary and Opinion with Billy Dees
In this episode Billy Dees gives his opinion and breakdown of the likelihood that we are actively being visited by intelligent life from outer space. It is an exciting subject to be sure and we try to cover the subject in a lighthearted manner.
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Mar 5, 2021
Samuel Moore-Sobel "Can You See My Scars?"
This episode may contain triggers for survivors.
Billy's guest on this episode is Samuel Moore-Sobel, an author, speaker, and columnist. His debut memoir, “Can You See My Scars?” is the story of a harrowing encounter with sulfuric acid, trauma, and severe burns. Samuel writes about his experience as a burn and trauma survivor. Samuel has a degree in government and international politics and currently lives with his wife in Northern Virginia.
You can find his website here:
https://www.samuelmoore-sobel.com/
You can find his Twitter account here:
https://twitter.com/smoore_sobel
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Feb 25, 2021
Erika Port and her Advocacy for Survivors of Abuse
This episode may contain triggers for survivors.
Our guest is Erika Port. Erika is a businesswoman from the Cleveland area. She is also an advocate for abuse survivors especially in regard as to why many of them do not realize they have been abused until years later. Erika is also somewhat unique in her study of this subject because she has also interviewed sex offenders since 2015. Erika has heard sex offenders share how they became sex offenders.
You can find Erika on Twitter https://twitter.com/egalitymatters
Erika's Blog https://tomorrowsmemoir.com/
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Feb 21, 2021
Why Space Matters Commentary by Billy Dees
This episode is a commentary by Billy Dees about why space matters to society, the economy, and the humanity of the United States and the world.
“In short, our leadership in science and in industry, our hopes for peace and security, our obligations to ourselves as well as others, all require us to make this effort, to solve these mysteries, to solve them for the good of all men, and to become the world’s leading space-faring nation.”
“There is no strife, no prejudice, no national conflict in outer space as yet. Its hazards are hostile to us all.”
“We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.”
– John F. Kennedy
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Feb 14, 2021
A Healthy Dose of Skepticism May Be Good for You!
This is a commentary about the value of analyzing objective truths in our daily lives. Skepticism gets a bad rap and we are here today to talk about it. Oh, and a new term, "toxic positivity," and why it is harmful.
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Feb 6, 2021
The Role of Food Regarding Well Being with Lenora
On this episode we are discussing the role of food regarding our well-being. Lenora is itsanewdawn4you on TikTok and is passionate about the role of eating properly as part of overall wellness.
Lenora's TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsanewdawn4you?source=h5_m
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Jan 31, 2021
Are You Ready for Reddit, GameStop, and the Stock Market?
On this episode we are discussing and speculating about the events on the stock market last week.
Recorded Live Jan 31, 2021 8:30PM EST with guest cohost Jack Casey
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Jan 23, 2021
Nurse Penny Talks About Hospice and Normalizing Death and Dying
Our guest today is Penny, who is a Hospice Nurse who shares her experiences to normalize death and dying. She also describes herself as the CEO of sass. As Penny says in the podcast in regard to life, no one gets out of here alive.
This discussion may not be for everyone. For those who are interested, however, the topics range from death itself, the consistencies the dying often experience in the final stages of death, and personal beliefs regarding the afterlife.
You can find @Nurse_Penny on TikTok
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Jan 16, 2021
The CEO of Fish My Spot, Larissa Smith Talks About Her Entrepreneurial Journey
On this episode Billy Dees has a conversation with the CEO of Fish My Spot, Larissa Smith. Larissa discusses her background with working with children, her entrepreneurial journey with Fish My Spot, and the lack of opportunities for children and families to spend time outside.
You can find out more about Fish My Spot at https://www.fishmyspot.com/
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Jan 11, 2021
It Really is a Mad Mad Mad Mad World! (LIVE)
Recorded live January 11, 2021 this episode is a commentary and discussion program with Billy Dees and guest cohost Jack Casey. Among the topics discussed are the Capitol Building, free speech, and social media.
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Jan 5, 2021
HumorOutcasts Interview with Deborah Fezelle Author of “Full Circle”
On this episode, we are talking to Deborah Fezelle who recently released her new book, “Full Circle.” This is her third installment of the Nick McDeare suspense book series; the previous books being, “The Evil That Men Do” and “A Walking Shadow.”
You can find "Full Circle" here:
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circle-McDeare-Deborah-Fezelle/dp/0960008594
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Jan 3, 2021
HumorOutcasts Interview with Linda D'Ae-Smith "Standing Against the Rage"
Linda D’Ae-Smith is the author of, “Standing Against the Rage”
Based on the true story of Mildred Flatau’s miraculous escape from domestic violence.
Based on newspaper accounts and historical records along with Mildred’s own diary, author Linda D’Ae-Smith tells Mildred’s story of survival from a horrific day of violence on March 17, 1933 and how Mildred’s faith was pivotal in her perseverance.
During this podcast episode Linda discusses the writing of Mildred’s story and other aspects of domestic violence.
You can find Linda's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Against-Rage-miraculous-domestic/dp/0960008586
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Dec 28, 2020
The Year 2020 In Review on the Billy Dees Podcast
This episode is a review of some of the content from 2020. It also talks a little bit about the podcast and some of the episodes that are ahead in 2021.
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Dec 17, 2020
Kevin Barhydt Author of "Dear Stephen Michael's Mother: A Memoir"
Kevin is the author of, “Dear Stephen Michael's Mother: A Memoir.”
The book is a memoir of how a young boy who was abandoned, abused, and addicted; transformed into a man with the hope, courage and resilience to seek his biological mother.
Kevin’s story begins at being abandoned by his mother at birth. He then began a cycle of adoption, addiction, and child sexual abuse. By the time he was 20, Kevin completely fell into a suicidal lifestyle of drug dealing and prostitution.
At 45 and after many years of recovery, Kevin began a painful journey to uncover his origins, and the search for his mother.
You can find Kevin's book here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Stephen-Michaels-Mother-Memoir/dp/1735760005
Kevin's YouTube Channel is here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinBarhydt
The book Kevin references in the podcast by Judith Grisel "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" is here:
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Enough-Neuroscience-Experience-Addiction…
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Dec 14, 2020
Talking Generation X with Julie from TikTok and Billy Dees
This is an interview with Julie who many people know from her large following on TikTok. During this discussion we cover topics such as Generation X, TikTok, and certain aspects of social media. You can find Julie on TikTok @julieanderson426
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Dec 8, 2020
"Moms Are Not Funny's" Christine and Jen with Billy Dees
This episode is an interview with Christine and Jen who are the hosts of the "Moms Are Not Funny Podcast." The subjects ranges from styles of comedy, standup during covid, and the premise of their podcast.
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Dec 1, 2020
Kindness Matters Message from Billy Dees
This episode is a commentary by the host about kindness, especially pertaining to simple acts of kindness amid the current pandemic.
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Nov 23, 2020
The Importance of Gratitude and Kindness LIVE with Lenora
Recorded LIVE the Monday of Thanksgiving week, this episode discusses the importance of gratitude and kindness.
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Nov 16, 2020
LIVE with Dorothy Rosby Nov 16 2020
This was a LIVE discussion with humorist Dorothy Rosby on Monday Nov 16, 2020 at 8:00PM EST.
Topics include masks, humor, and some "did you know" trivia.
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Nov 9, 2020
Billy Dees LIVE with Jack Casey Monday Nov 9 2020
Talking post-election 2020!
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Nov 2, 2020
Election 2020 Live Billy Dees with Jack Casey
We will be talking about the election, media, and maybe some predictions.
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Oct 27, 2020
Stephanie's Story - How One Tragic Night Changed Her Life Forever
Our guest on this episode is Stephanie. She is here to share her story of trauma and recovery.
On September 29, 2018 her life, and that of her children, was transformed indefinitely from that of a healthy 47-year-old single parent of two children, to that of a critically injured and air-lifted patient fighting for her life, by a drunk driver. Stephanie hopes to share her story of determination and recovery.
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Oct 20, 2020
Yohance Salimu - Underprivileged Overachiever - A Crenshaw Story
Our guest on this podcast is Yohance Salimu who is the author of, “Underprivileged Overachiever - A Crenshaw Story.”
The book is his memoir chronicling his journey from youth at Crenshaw Senior High School in California to his study of Geospatial Science at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Yohance speaks openly and candidly about his experiences and hardships on his way to success as a fighter and a survivor.
"If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same... you'll be a Man, my son!" - Joseph Rudyard Kipling
You can find the book here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Underprivileged-Overachiever-Crenshaw-Y-Salimu-ebook/dp/B08DTBZWZF
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Oct 2, 2020
HumorOutcasts Interview with Wil 3
On this HumorOutcast interview is Wil 3 who is the author of, “Heartly Law?”
During this interview Wil 3 covers how aspects of his own life fold into his stories, his writing techniques, and how little moments can be character inspirations.
(Synopsis) A congregation is packed into a church and witnesses a would-be assassin shoot Nicholas Rossi, a young man believed to be responsible for numerous miracles. After the shot rang out, Father Thomas O’Toole stood on the altar with a .38 Special still smoking and his intended victim, Nicholas Rossi, was gone. Ari Meyer, Esquire, a 15-year veteran of the Public Defender’s Office, is assigned to represent Father O’Toole at trial for attempted homicide.
The case becomes oddly personal to Meyer and puts his personal life into a downward spiral down along with his law practice.
“Heartly Law?,” the sequel to “Heartly God?,” follows Ari Meyer as he attempts to convince a jury that a single isolated event should not outweigh an…
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Oct 2, 2020
HumorOutcasts Interview with Bill Spencer
Our guest in this interview is Bill Spencer who is the author of, "Uranus is Always Funny."
Bill Spencer's humor writing has been published by numerous outlets including Funny Times, Narrative Magazine, Reader's Digest, The Sun, and HumorOutcasts.com. Bill has also published scholarly articles on the novels of Cormac McCarthy, has written more than 140 comic skits performed at the Wildacres Writers Workshop, and has co-authored an un-produced screenplay entitled "Angel Pays a Visit."
Bill taught English for thirty-one years, twenty-five of them at Delta State University and six at Western Carolina University. He lives in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina with his wife, artist-poet Carolyn Elkins.
Please visit HumorOutcasts.com
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Sep 28, 2020
Elections Are Now More About Sellable Brands Than Issues
Somewhere along the line a simple idea was lost. The idea that elections have anything to do with issues has been moved aside. We pretend that they do. What we really vote for are ideologies and who best fits our construct how the world should be. This episode examines this phenomena in a commentary.
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Sep 17, 2020
Lenora's Story of Hope as a Survivor
Our interview today may contain triggers for survivors.
This episode is an interview with Lenora. She is a registered nurse, nutritional counselor, personal trainer, yoga teacher and reiki master. She is here today to discuss her journey of abuse, pain, and PTSD. She made it through this journey not only as that of a survivor, but as a healthy and happy individual. She hopes to inspire others who may be going through their own passage of trauma or difficulty to let them know that hope for recovery is possible and within reach.
You can find Lenora on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqfhMSWNntCzffyWeAQwYg?view_as=subscriber
Lenora on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@itsanewdawn4you?source=h5_m
You can find Lenora on Twitter here
https://twitter.com/lenoracolaruss1
Lenora's website
https://www.itsanewdawnnj.com/
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Aug 31, 2020
Rob from the Rob and Slim Show with Billy Dees
On this episode Rob, from the Rob and Slim Show, joins Billy Dees for a discussion about his show, podcast media in general, and social media.
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Aug 16, 2020
How NEWS Has Changed in the Modern Era
This episode is a commentary regarding the evolution of News as it was presented during WWII up to the present day. The episode also talks about such terms as "alternative facts" and "breaking news."
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Aug 10, 2020
Podcasting Digital Media Update
This episode is an update about the approach of the podcast to the changing digital media landscape.
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Jul 27, 2020
Toni Dupree Talks Etiquette, Style, Manners, and TikTok!
Toni Dupree is founder and president of Etiquette & Style by Dupree, an etiquette training and coaching company based in Houston with a mission to help young people and business professionals get ahead with good manners. Since 2006, her etiquette workshops, style seminars, self-esteem and behavior classes, have taught hundreds of individuals—from youth groups to business gatherings—how to present their best selves and cultivate meaningful, productive relationships.
On this episode Toni talks about style, manners, and social media.
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Jul 20, 2020
Guest Christine Hall Talking Comedy, Twitter, and Masks!
This conversation is with guest Christine Hall who is a comedian and humorist. You can find her on Twitter @ChristineComedy. Among the topics covered during this upbeat interview are the skills of comedy, Twitter experiences, and the "mask controversy."
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Jul 14, 2020
Curtis Shane Shares His Life and Spiritual Journey
This is an interview podcast with Curtis Shane who talks about his early years and influences. He also shares his story of renewed faith and what some of the guiding principles are in his life.
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Jul 6, 2020
Interview with Dr Tara Sanderson - Decreasing Anxiety and Finding Balance
This episode is an interview with Dr. Tara Sanderson who is the author of, “TOO MUCH, NOT ENOUGH: A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices.” Tara is a Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon. For over 20 years Tara has been helping people learn the skills to live their best lives.
Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dr Tara Sanderson specializes in working with clients who struggle with Perfectionism, Overachieving, Anxiety, and Depression.
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Jun 29, 2020
Business and Marketing with Guest Mike Miller
This episode is a conversation with Mike Miller about business, marketing, and a new start up called "Fish My Spot."
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Jun 22, 2020
A Flat Earth and a Fake Moon Landing
This is a commentary episode covering the absurdity of a flat Earth and a fake moon landing. We also preview a few upcoming episodes and cover several other topics that are sources of frustration for the host.
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Jun 15, 2020
Free Speech, NASCAR, Branding, and More
This episode is a commentary that covers aspects of free speech, NASCAR branding, the Confederate Flag, and various related themes. Opinion approximately 30 minutes.
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Jun 9, 2020
Dorothy Rosby Humor Columnist and Author
Our guest on this episode is Dorothy Rosby, who is the author of, “Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time.”
Dorothy Rosby is a speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose writing appears in publications across nine states and is featured nationally in Exceptional People Magazine. During this interview we discuss humor writing during difficult times and why it is important to laugh and share those moments with others.
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Jun 1, 2020
Commentary on Minneapolis, SpaceX, Humanity and More
This episode is a commentary about various subjects from the tragic events in Minneapolis, the SpaceX flight, and Humanity from the perspective of the host.
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May 28, 2020
To Mask or Not to Mask? That is the Question
This is a casual podcast that was produced live May 28, 2020. The subjects range from media, podcasting, and wearing masks due to the Covid19 pandemic.
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May 14, 2020
Nick Palodichuk from the St Paul Filmcast Talks Movies, Comics, & the Impact of Covid19 on Both
The guest on this episode is Nick Palodichuk. Nick is a film enthusiast and comic book writer. During this discussion we cover films, comic books, and how the Covid19 crisis has impacted the industries of both. Will audiences return?
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May 9, 2020
UFO Pentagon Videos - Are We Alone? Billy Dees with Jack Casey
Spring 2020 the Pentagon officially released three short videos showing what they termed as "unidentified aerial phenomena." This episode is a discussion about UFOs and covers aspects of science, religion, and conjecture in the public arena.
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May 2, 2020
Interview with KayPal7 - Handling Behavior Issues from Children
This interview is with Kay, who is an education and behavior specialist. During this time of quarantine and restricted activity, the regulation of children's behavior can be more of an issue for parents and others. Kay covers topics related to why children act out and has suggestions as to how these situations should be handled.
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Apr 27, 2020
HumorOutcasts Interview with Mary Farr - If I Could Mend Your Heart
Our guest on this podcast episode is Mary Farr. Mary has been a guest before in regard to her book, “If I Could Mend Your Heart” which deals with the subject of managing grief. This sorrow may be due to the loss of life but also any event or circumstance which heavily impacts our lives.
We talk about these subjects again and this time around we discuss how the techniques of managing loss and stress may relate to people who are strongly being impacted by the Covid19 crisis.
Even though these are a difficult themes, this is not a depressing discussion. Mary’s message is that often times carving out an alternative and positive path in life can be a part of how we manage stress and difficult times.
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Apr 24, 2020
Billy Dees and Jack Casey Talk Covid19 and Societal Issues
This episode is a discussion about the current state of affairs regarding the Covid19 pandemic. The guest is Jack Casey who shares his insights and experiences as an essential worker.
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Apr 12, 2020
HumorOutcasts Interview with Daniela Gitlin Author of “Practice Practice Practice …”
This HumorOutcasts interview is with Daniela V. Gitlin, MD who is the author of, “Practice, Practice, Practice: This Psychiatrist’s Life.”
The interview is lighthearted, informative, and entertaining. Even if mental health fields are not of a particular interest to you, her career journey and life experiences are worth a listen. Much of the same can be said about the book.
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Apr 3, 2020
Catherine Bosley - Avoiding Online Digital Dangers
Our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast is Catherine Bosley, an accomplished speaker, group consultant, personal coach, and television journalist. Her mission is to help you stay safe in this day of increasing "digital danger." Her passion is as an advocate of hope for those who have been victims of cyber humiliation and bullying. A better you can emerge on the other side once we find the steadfast inner strength that she believes we all possess.
During this interview Catherine talks about her background and experiences as a public figure and why she is such a strong advocate for online safety. We cover the topic of how some people are currently venting their negative opinions and frustrations regarding the Covid19 crisis on social media and how those online remarks could potentially come back to haunt them. We then discuss 5 online tips to avoid falling into that trap.
We also cover numerous categories of “digital dangers” that social media usage and online activitie…
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Mar 19, 2020
Billy Dees and Guest Perry Block Talk Boomers and Coronavirus
This episode is a topical conversation with Perry Block who is a humorist and author based in Philadelphia. Among the subjects are the Coronavirus, boomer and millennial generations, and other current events.
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Mar 12, 2020
Interview with Pat Morrow from Crooked River Radio
This episode is an interview with Pat Morrow, the owner of Crooked River Radio. Among the topics discussed are the Coronavirus, internet radio, and Ham Radio.
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Feb 24, 2020
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @TuneTalks Song Writer and Creative
This episode is an interview with Jeanne Giddens @TuneTalks on Twitter about the social media platform, her work as a song writer, and her other various endeavors. The music industry and book promotion are among other topics discussed.
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Jan 6, 2020
HumorOutcasts Interview with Patricia H McLoud "The Green Goddess of Gardening"
On this episode we talk with Patricia H. McLoud who is the author of “The Green Goddess of Gardening.” This book describes exactly how and what to do to develop gardens and then care for them. It is a concise resource regarding the most important steps to achieve a beautiful garden in easy to understand terms. The book teaches the reader how and when to water, fertilize, prevent bugs, prune, and many other topics of interest to the aspiring gardener.
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Dec 16, 2019
HumorOutcasts Interview with Concha Alborg Author of "My Mother, That Stranger, Letters from the Spanish Civil War"
This episode is an interview with Concha Alborg who is the author of “My Mother, That Stranger, Letters from the Spanish Civil War.” This book is a memoir about Concha’s mother based on the letters her mother wrote to her fiancé who was fighting against Franco’s forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
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Dec 6, 2019
Interview with @KayPal7 from TikTok
This is episode is an interview with @KayPal7 from the social media app TikTok. Kay has amassed tens of thousands of followers with her styled matter-of-fact political and societal commentary videos. Kay covers several subjects during this discussion including herself, her experience with TikTok, and how she handles trolls.
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Nov 16, 2019
Cathy Sikorski with Billy Dees - Social Security Scam Alert
This episode is a discussion with Cathy Sikorski about a current social security phone scam. The interview also covers other various fraudulent tactics to be aware of online and by telephone.
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Nov 11, 2019
Welcome to My TikTok Don't Scroll Up!
This episode is a commentary about the host's experience so far with the social media app TikTok.
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Sep 29, 2019
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @eviainez Brittany Buckner - Author
This interview is with author Brittany Buckner. Her new novel, "NO WATER FOR THE DESERT" can be found at Amazon or at brittanybuckner.com. On this episode she talks about her writing and her experiences of being on Twitter for a decade.
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Sep 22, 2019
Interview with @iamseanmulroney Motivation and Weight Loss
Our guest on this episode is Sean Mulroney. As the youngest of 5 children, he was introduced to drugs and alcohol at the age of 6. By the age of 13 he was an addict. In high school, Sean was an athlete playing football and baseball but going by his appearance now, you'd never know it. After recovering from drug addiction, he replaced it with fast food. Combined with various medical issues his weight topped out at 687 pounds. However, he has currently lost 110 pounds and his ultimate goal is to be at 200. Listen to his weight loss journey and his message of motivation.
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Sep 16, 2019
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @MaryNovaria Writer and Blogger
This episode is an interview with Twitter user Mary Novaria whose writing credits include The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, Woman's Day, Cosmo, Redbook, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, the Chicago Tribune, Grown and Flown, and the Huffington Post.
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Sep 9, 2019
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @dmartinwebster Author, Photographer, and More
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with Deb Martin-Webster who is the author of the "Love, Montana" novel series, a photographer, an artist, and a humorist.
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Sep 2, 2019
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @santhonysays Comedian and Podcaster
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with S. Anthony who is a comedian and podcaster.
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Aug 27, 2019
People on Twitter by Billy Dees Interview with @DorothyRosby Author and Humor Writer
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with Dorothy Rosby who is a humor writer and author.
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Aug 19, 2019
Monday Update Week of Aug 19-23, 2019 My Twitter Experience
This podcast update is about my personal experience with Twitter and an introduction to a series of interviews about individual experiences with the social media giant.
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Jul 8, 2019
HumorOutcasts Interview Arlene Schindler “Stand Up and Heartbreak”
Arlene Schindler is an author and speaker sharing humorous tales of women’s secrets and desires. The book we are discussing during this interview is, “Stand Up and Heartbreak: A Comic and a Sex Addict Walk into a Marriage...”
Arlene originated the comedy column for The New York Post, writing reviews and profiles of comedians appearing in New York City. It was the first of its kind in the country, helping spur comedy’s greatest growth period. Her writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Daily Variety, Purple Clover, The Huffington Post and many other publications. Her novel, “The Last Place She’d Look” is a raucous romp through the hidden sex lives of today’s mature women.
During this podcast Arlene talks about some traits to avoid while dating online and how sexual addiction impacts a marriage.
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Jun 3, 2019
HumorOutcasts Interview with Barbara Hammond the Author of “daddy DU JOUR”
For HumorOutcasts.com this episode is an interview with Barbara Hammond who is the author of, “daddy DU JOUR – A revolving door of step-fathers, bad parenting, and happily ever afters.”
As the subtitle of the book indicates, the subject matter of “daddy DU JOUR” is also varied. It chronicles the impact of various home dynamics in relation to the childhood and life of Barbara. Her story is a journey of overcoming life’s obstacles and ultimately reaching a sense of peace having traveled so far. Also comes the greater good of learning from life’s hardships and being better equipped to manage those circumstances for better life decisions while finding one’s own path in life.
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May 1, 2019
HumorOutcasts Interview with Brian Kiley “Maybe Kevin”
I was very happy to have an opportunity to interview Brian Kiley for HumorOutcasts. His new book is titled, “Maybe Kevin” and is available now on Amazon. Brian has an extensive resume including being an Emmy Award winning writer for the Conan O’Brien Show. During this episode we talked a little bit about his work with Conan as well as some of his tricks of the trade regarding his writing process.
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Mar 4, 2019
HumorOutcasts Interview with Jim Saunders of “Animal Dances”
This podcast is an interview with Jim Saunders who is the author of, “Animal Dances.”
“Animal Dances” is a World War I historical fiction novel which combines extensive research of WWI along with eyewitness accounts documented in letters to form a backdrop for the fictionalized story of, “Harry.” The story follows Harry as he is caught up in the events of conflict while he longs for his former more carefree time back at home dancing to the ragtime beat of the Animal Dances. His journey through his wartime involvement will present a set of experiences that will impact him for a lifetime.
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Jan 3, 2019
HumorOutcasts Lindsay K. Boucher and Lauren M. Widner Authors of “Elle and Eleanor”
This podcast is an interview with Lindsay K. Boucher and Lauren M. Widner who are the authors of, “Elle and Eleanor Across the Pond” which is available on Amazon.
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Dec 3, 2018
Nick from The St Paul Filmcast and The Green Way Interview with Billy Dees
This episode is an interview with Nick Palodichuk from the St Paul Filmcast Podcast and the author of a new comic book titled, "The Green Way."
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Nov 19, 2018
HumorOutcasts Interview with Lee Gaitan of "Lite Whines and Laughter"
This podcast interview is with Lee Gaitan, the author of the new book, “Lite Whines and Laughter Mild Rants and Musings on the Mundane.”
Lee Gaitan is an award-winning author of two books including the Amazon number one bestseller, “My Pineapples Went to Houston--Finding Humor in my Dashed Hopes, Broken Dreams and Plans Gone Outrageously Awry.”
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Oct 2, 2018
HumorOutcasts Radio - Michael B Solomon and Kay Raga from NAMI
This podcast deals heavily with the subject of mental illness and fighting stigma. We have two interviews on tap for you in this episode. First, we talk with Michael B. Solomon who is the subject and one of the authors of “It Comes from Within: Living with Bipolar Illness.” The book was co-written with Gloria Hochman. Second, we talk with Kay Raga representing the NAMI (National Association on Mental Illness) organization.
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Sep 22, 2018
"Want Voice With That" by Agile Audio Dashboards (Pilot Episode)
This podcast is an interview with Jeff "SKI" Kinsey from Agile Audio Dashboards about custom Alexa skills and the overall importance of voice in the very near future regarding how we interact with the internet. The episode is geared for B2B, however, the basic concepts of what is coming in terms of technology should be of interest to almost everyone.
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Aug 1, 2018
HumorOutcasts Radio Interview with Dorothy Rosby
This podcast is an interview with Dorothy Rosby. Dorothy is the author of “I Used to Think I Was Not that Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better,” who refers to the book as the book for people who read self-improvement books and never get any better. She also is the author of “I Didn’t Know You Could Make Birthday Cake from Scratch, Parenting Blunders from Cradle to Empty Nest.”
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Apr 29, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Brian Kiley - The Astounding Misadventures of Rory Collins
This podcast is an interview with Brian Kiley who is the author of, "The Astounding Misadventures of Rory Collins." Brian has been a staff writer for Conan O’Brien for 23 years and been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards one of which he won in 2007. He has appeared numerous times on the David Letterman show, Late Night with Conan and four times on the Tonight Show.
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Apr 16, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Cathy Sikorski – Who Moved My Teeth?
This podcast is an interview with Cathy Sikorski, the author of "Who Moved My Teeth?" Cathy infuses the right amount of humor and lightheartedness into such topics as powers of attorney, advanced directives, managing medical bills and many other subjects.
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Apr 8, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Molly Stevens and Perry Block Interview - Baby Boomers
This podcast is an interview with authors Molly Stevens and Perry Block covering largely the subject of baby boomers in contemporary society.
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Mar 25, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Ron Neumer – "Once in a While in Philadelphia"
This podcast episode is an interview with Ron Neumer who is the author of, “Once in a While in Philadelphia.”
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Feb 26, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Leslie Handler - Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank
This podcast is an interview with Leslie Handler, the author of "Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank."
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Feb 15, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Perry Block - Nouveau Old, Formerly Cute
This podcast is an interview with Perry Block, the author of "Nouveau Old, Formerly Cute."
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Jan 22, 2018
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio - I am So Sick of White Guys by Jim Corbett and Tim Jones
This podcast is an interview with Jim Corbett and Tim Jones who are the authors of, "I am So Sick of White Guys" available on Amazon.
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Dec 4, 2017
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Molly Stevens 12 4 2017
This podcast is an interview with Molly Stevens, the author of "Boomer on the Ledge."
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Nov 25, 2017
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Roger Hollis 11 22 2017
This podcast is an interview with Roger Hollis, the author of the book the "Running Log."
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Oct 23, 2017
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Ginny Simon 10 23 2017
This podcast is an interview with Ginny Simon about freelance writing. Ginny Simon is the author of "Getting Started in Freelance Writing."
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Sep 13, 2017
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Mary Farr 9 13 2017
This podcast is an interview with Mary Farr, the author of "If I Could Mend Your Heart."
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Jun 22, 2017
HOPress HumorOutcasts Radio Wil3 Interview 6 15 2017
This is an interview with Wil 3 about his book "Heartly God?" available on Amazon.
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May 28, 2017
Memorial Day and Dad 5 28 2017
This podcast discusses Memorial Day and my father.
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Jan 5, 2017
What Lip Syncing is and Why It is Used 1 5 2017
This podcast talks about why lip syncing is used especially for short promotional performances.
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Aug 23, 2016
Interview with a 40 year U.S. Navy Veteran 8 23 2016
This podcast is an interview with a 40 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and discusses his life experience in service to the country.
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May 3, 2016
Confederate Flag and the Legacy of the South 5 3 2016
This podcast is a commentary about the Confederate Flag and how the legacy of the South relates to modern times.
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Mar 17, 2016
Competitive Cheerleading and Its Classification as a Sport
This podcast discusses the classification of competitive cheerleading as a sport and misconceptions about cheering.
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