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Welcome to YOUR Best Damn Life, THE podcast for folks ready to turn someday….maybe? dreams into f*ck yeah realities. From tackling audacious goals to navigating life's fuckery, we're breaking cycles, crushing limiting beliefs, and having a damn good time doing it. Whether you're reinventing yourself, chasing big dreams, or just trying to adult better, this podcast is your permission slip to live YOUR best damn life. I’m Jen Vertanen, your pink-haired, unapologetically sweary, no b.s. coachsu ...
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Amrita and Andrew are ”platonic life partners,” artistic co-conspirators, and parents to a good baby. In 2024: Season 2 will reflect on one year of parenting as friends, and *lots* more. We will turn the lens to re-imagining the ways in which people relate to one another in the modern world: whether in family, community, partnership, or romance. Season 1 documented our path from friends to family as we decided to become parents. All the juicy backstory you could ask for. ”Season 0” is the fi ...
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For decades, families and children have enjoyed listening to the story of The Boy from Glenhaven, the tale of a child orphaned by war and thrust alone into a frightening world of fantastic creatures and civilizations, only to discover he has a role to play, a purpose and a chapter to write in a grand narrative of resisting the evil that once destroyed his home. Now for the first time, the author of The Boy from Glenhaven, Drew Zahn, reads the story aloud in this podcast and invites his liste ...
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We are two life long seekers who want to normalize mysticism and cultivate a community of like minded people. Our podcast is about the pursuit of happiness, fun, and inspiration. Join us each week as we discuss what we're reading, doing, watching, and learning. We join ancient wisdom with modern culture and promote life elevating practices to bring happiness and growth to our listeners in their everyday lives.
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The official podcast of Talk Amongst Yourselves, the Kotaku reader-run community. Join host DisturbedShadow and various guests from the TAY community as they discuss the latest goings on in the realm of video games.
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Loving Lacey The Podcast/Show for the 3-6-0 is Wa. local crew Laycee, B Aktiv, and Kalvin, talking about Life, food, culture, businesses, and hot spots to visit in the Western Washington area. Guests come on to join the talks and share their endeavors. Featuring Artist like A-wax and Breadleon plus community influencers…
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LEAP Beyond Success hosted by Micheline Nader will inspire you with actionable steps and insights to live the rest of your life and career from a state of joy and fulfillment. No matter your background, career path or current stage, discovering Micheline's L.E.A.P. framework will have you aiming higher and reaching higher, creating triple wins where YOU win – your community wins – and the whole world wins. For more from Micheline Nader, visit: https://www.MichelineNader.com.
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This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we can’t do that on our own, we’ve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodiverg ...
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Are you committed to making your small business goals happen, but you lack the clarity, strategy & confidence to get there? Are you overwhelmed from trying to figure out where to spend your time & resources, so you can finally get consistent sales to your business without having to hustle 24/7 and sacrifice your well-being? Small Biz Babes Community Podcast by Michaela Fong is dedicated to helping ambitious small business owners like you build a business that aligns with your passions & valu ...
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by friend and listener favorite, Eddie Gieda, along with ultrarunner and bearded wiseman, Michael Koehler. The trio dissect the cosmic forces that brought them together and ultimately led them to partake in the Howl Ultrarun, a 93-mile spiritual odyssey through NJ & NYC that celebrated the life and legacy of American poet and counterculture icon, Allen Ginsberg. Later in the conversation, Gagz updates the listeners with a few announc ...
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Migdal Dialogues is a forum to discuss important questions about life, philosophy, science, and Judaism. We will think through critical questions, focusing on the process of how we think as much as the conclusions we reach. In this way, we will extend our community beyond the confines of the Migdal HaTorah Beit Midrash. Get ready to expand your mind, nourish your intellect, and discover ideas at the cutting edge of Torah Judaism.
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Funny, absurd, creepy, and otherwise mind-blowing true stories for the sleepless. If you enjoy listening to unique real-life experiences, love a good laugh, and are not averse to the unexplainable or even supernatural or paranormal, this podcast is for you! Created with the gracious help of the ONT Patreon community as well the Cultural Foundation of the State of Hesse.
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Welcome to Sports Our Journey Onward (SOJO), the podcast movement dedicated to supporting dreamers through the transformative power of sports. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or sports enthusiast, join us as we explore the profound impact of sports on personal growth, career pathways, and community building. At SOJO, we’re more than just a podcast—we’re a vibrant community united by our shared passion for sports and the belief that everyone has a place in the game. Through inspirin ...
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#1 Discover Your Amazing Edge- Inaugural Podcast Guest Expert Edward Zia Discover Your Amazing Edge Podcast Episode #1 Discover Your Amazing Edge- Inaugural Podcast Guest Expert Edward Zia 0:00 26:45 Episode Description In Episode 1 of a new Podcast series Join Master Coach/Mentors Zev & Sarah for "Discover Your Amazing Edge Podcast" Home of the Leadership Hotseat Challenge. In this Episode 1 we interview Master Influencer Edward Zia head of Ausralia's formost Business Networking Community & ...
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Renn's adventure is nothing like the stories he's read in his books, and fear, he learns, is no small gnat to be batted aside. But even while the little boy wrestles with grief and terror, a little bird begins to point the way.By Drew Zahn
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Ep. 6: The Art of Giving the Right F*cks: Protecting Your Energy & Setting Boundaries
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*Note: This is an extra sweary episode because sometimes that's exactly what the topic calls for. You've been warned!* If you're tired of feeling burnt out, spread thin, and giving f*cks about things that don't actually matter...this episode is your permission slip to stop that shit. Here's the truth - you have a finite number of f*cks to give, and…
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This episode, we interview Amy Gillespie and discuss her work at Hilltop Prep School. There, she is an active voice and support for neurodivergent students. Together, we discuss her experience within education -- especially her role as a bridge of guidance for her students as they consider the transition from high school to university. She manages …
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Season 2, Part 9: We Solve the Housing Crisis with Michael Freedman-Schnapp
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We cannot pursue radical ideas of friendship, co-living, and community without talking about HOUSING. It's been the unspoken elephant in the room in some of our past episodes on group living, platonic life partnerships, aging, and queer chosen family. You might have listened to those episodes thinking, okay, this is great. But literally HOW? The lo…
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It turns out there's more to Mr. Wyllis than meets the eye. And to a grieving little boy in desperate need of a friend, the old man has one last secret that may just save his life.By Drew Zahn
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Season 8 Episode 10: The Calm Before The Storm
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Lance and Jacklyn recount their first year anniversary celebration. They share the details of their magical staycation at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa with a little sprinkling of the awkward and bizarre. Just before heading home, they make a stop at the Sacred Indian Mound to give thanks for their protection a…
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Ep. 2: The old bookseller ... and tragedy strikes
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Renn's birthday began like many days before, with a visit to the ancient Mr. Wyllis, a bookseller older than any man he has ever known. But by day's end, fire and sorrow rain down on Glenhaven, and Renn's life will never be the same.By Drew Zahn
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This episode, we interview the magnificent Dr. Ellen Williams. A prominent voice within the world of neurodiversity in education, Dr. Ellen shares her experience and thoughts on the current educational climate and how neurodiverse individuals are impacted. You can read her newest book, "A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation: Five Keys to Overcom…
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Ep. 5: Shame School 101: Lessons in Self-Compassion and Healing with Karen C. L. Anderson
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We ALL carry some form of shame with us each and every day and often, it's THE THING™ that stops us from moving forward on what we actually want for and from our life. In this powerful episode, I'm joined by shame expert Karen C.L. Anderson as we dive deep into the world of shame, self-compassion, and healing. Listen in for... Karen's innovative "S…
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Ep 1: A birthday party and a mysterious narrator
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The adventure begins with a mysterious, unnamed narrator returning to Glenhaven, the village of his birth. But all is not well in the sleepy hamlet, even as young villager Rennolf Tuckley celebrates his 9th birthday. Strange eyes are watching Glenhaven, and not just the narrator's.By Drew Zahn
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Ep. 4: Success on Your Terms: The Ultimate Middle Finger to Societal Pressure
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Are you tired of chasing someone else's definition of success? In this unfiltered episode of YOUR Best Damn Life, I'm (Jen Vertanen - your pink-haired, unapologetically sweary, no b.s. coachsultant with 30+years of experience helping folks do epic shit) breaking down why it's crucial to define success on YOUR own terms. We dive into: 👀 Why societal…
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Send us a text In this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn share details about their trip to Lance's hometown, Flint, Michigan. Tune in to hear about their surprise run in with one of their favorite comics.By Jacklyn Steinberg and Lance Carswell
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Show Notes Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ If you have any questions, c…
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Season 2, Part 8: Sarah Schulman on Activism and Collective Power
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Our special guest, writer and activist Sarah Schulman, joins us to discuss the practical realities of building community from her perspective as an activist, community organizer, and artistic mentor! This season, we have explored the ways we can forge friendship and chosen family. One angle we haven't yet examined is the the power of rallying aroun…
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Ep. 3: Feeling the Self Doubt & Doing the Damn Thing Anyway: A Conversation w/Angela Briones, Host of The Gay Podcast For Everyone
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In this episode of Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time, I (your host Jen Vertanen) sit down with the fantabulous Angela Briones, creator of The Gay Podcast For Everyone. Ready for some holy-sh*t-I-needed-to-hear-that moments? Listen in! If you've ever felt too old, too gay, or too [insert your flavor of self-doubt here] to ch…
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Send us a text Lance and Jacklyn are back from their Blue Ridge Mountain adventure and it was very much that, an adventure! They do no leave anything out, sharing the highs and lows of their trip and taking listenrs along for the journey. If you are planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains then this is episode is perfect for you. Lance and Jackl…
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Ep. 2: The Unfiltered Truth: What Living Your Best Damn Life Is (and Is NOT)
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Are you ready to cut through the BS and create your own best damn life? In this no-holds-barred episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what living your best life is NOT and what it actually IS. We explore things like.... - Why thinking you "should" have your ish together 24/7 is total BS - The …
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Ep. 1: Daring to Live Differently: The Cycle Breaker’s Manifesto
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Hey there, Bold AF'er! Ready to break free from generational BS and start living your F*ck Yeah Life? In this inaugural episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what it means to be a cycle breaker. I share why breaking cycles is hard AF (but so worth it), and arm you with my Cycle Breaker's Toolb…
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Season 8 Episode 7: Are we living in a simulation?
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Lance and Jacklyn get trippy and explore the idea that we are living in a simulation, but what does that really mean and how can we can prove it? They catch listeners up on what they have been up to over the summer and what they are looking forward to in the next coming months. Stay tuned for the treasure ches…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Lance and Jacklyn discuss Ninjas! We discuss the history, mystery and myths behind these infamous warriors.By Jacklyn Steinberg and Lance Carswell
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Season 2, Part 7: Aging is Hard; Friends Can Help.
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Today, a topic that many of us would rather avoid: old age. We discuss what it looks like to grow old in today's increasingly lonely world, where people have fewer children, divorce is more common, and the reality of nuclear family and housing norms means that elders often end up isolated. Here's a fun fact: friendship is actually shown to be more …
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Ep. 0: Welcome to the Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time Podcast!
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Welcome to the brand spankin' new podcast..."Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time! This show is for rebellious cycle breakers who are beyond ready to transform their dreams into reality. I'm your host, Jen Vertanen - an unapologetically sweary, no-BS, "Live Your Best Damn Life" coach with 30+ years of experience. This show hel…
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Discover what The Boy from Glenhaven is, what content families can expect to find (and not find) in the story, and how this adventure tale is helping families like yours turn everyday life into a wondrous adventure in this preview, interview episode with The Boy from Glenhaven author Drew Zahn. For discerning parents, THIS is the episode you'll wan…
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Mark Handler | Summer Season 1 EP 9
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Mark Handler studied at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA which eventually led him to Wake Forest University, NC. The path was setup for what many thought was a career in law or teaching perhaps, but that's now how the story goes. One doesn't usualy need to figure out who to talk with for catching planes on aircraft carriers, but that's exactly what Mark…
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Episode #1 Discover Your Amazing Edge- Inaugural Podcast Guest Expert Edward Zia
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In Episode 1 of a new Podcsat series Join Master Coach/Mentors Zev & Sarah for "Discover Your Amazing Edge Podcast" Home of the Leadership Hotseat Challenge. In this Episode 1 we interview Master Influencer Edward Zia head of Ausralia's formost Business Networking Comunity & Meet-Up. Fortify your leadership skills in our featured "Leadership Hotsea…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Lance and Jacklyn discuss the Kinsey Scale, the movie, and their results.By Lance Carswell, Jacklyn Steinberg
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Season 2, Part 6: Group Living with Lola Milholland
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Today we speak with writer Lola Milholland, who has a new book out called "Group Living and Other Recipes" -- a hilarious and profound memoir on communal living experiments. How can we make our home lives more expansive and imaginative? Can our living setups support deeper connection with our friends and our communities? If you've ever fantasized a…
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Courtney Brown | Summer Season 1 EP 8
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Courtney Brown prepped by playing La Roca Club soccer in Utah. She was recruiting to play collegiately at Utah at a young age and never waivered in that decision. From local AYSO where she had to play on both teams to help even the scores to traveling the country with some of her best friends. Her love for the game only grew as the level of play di…
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Send us a text In this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn explore the Fibonacci sequence aka the golden ratio or sometimes referred to as God's fingerprint. They catch up with listeners and offer some great recommendations. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!By Lance Carswell, Jacklyn Steinberg
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Guest Episode: But We Loved: Evan Wolfson, Godfather of the Marriage Equality Movement
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In 1983 Evan Wolfson wrote a law school thesis that asserted that gay people had a constitutional right to marry. Thirty-two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed as much. In this guest episode from But We Loved, get to know the man behind one of the biggest victories in the history of the LGBTQ civil rights movement. Learn more about Evan W…
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Season 2, Part 5: Hopping off the "Relationship Escalator" with Rhaina Cohen
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In this episode, we welcome Rhaina Cohen, who literally wrote the BOOK on intimate friendships. "The Other Significant Others" profiles several friends whose relationships challenge us to rethink the default choices around sex, romance, intimacy, and family. How can these friendships help us escape the metaphorical escalator that pulls us to the ch…
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Vaughn Van Dame | Summer Season 1 EP 7
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Vaughn Van Dame prepped at La Cueva High School (Albuquerque, NM) before completely dropping out of school without graduating. He ended up getting his GED and took a chance on JUCO. That ended up being one of the biggest decisions for him as JUCO has never left him since. From New Mexico to Kansas, Arizona, South Dakota, Mexico, Texas and now Iowa.…
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Ashton Sparrow prepped at Fremont High School (Plain City, UT) while running cross country and track there. He then attended Weber State University and earned his degree in Physical Education to start his teaching career. He currently is the male gym teacher at TH Bell Junior High School and helps coach track at the junior high and football at Bonn…
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Bria Griffin | Summer Season 1 EP 5
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Bria Griffin prepped in Atlanta, GA before advancing her education at Howard and Georgetown Universities. "Atlanta Raised, DC Educated," Bria is the Director of Recruiting Operations at Colorado State University. Originally starting her journey as a ball kid for the Atlanta Dream, she has now become an integral part of the collegiate sports scene. …
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This is a podcast on intimate friendship, and on today's episode, we strip that down to the basics. A breezy summer confection of just us two, dishing as we love to do: ...debating where to stand at a concert; yearning for a Gen Z selfie consultant; reveling in the pleasure of being RIGHT (dammit); and giving heartfelt advice to our younger selves.…
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Send us a text The goal of our podcast is to make you feel good and to bring some much needed positive energy to our community and listeners. Lance and Jacklyn enjoy spending time together, but they know how to be independent and have a good time. In this weeks episode Lance and Jacklyn catch listens and each other up on what they did during Memori…
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Stonewall 55: Episode 3: “Say It Loud! Gay & Proud!”
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Like so many other acts of LGBTQ resistance, the 1969 Stonewall riots could have become a footnote in history. But the protests and organizing that followed launched a new phase in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Hear how anger found its voice and how joy propelled the first Pride marches. First aired June 20, 2019. Visit our episode webpage for backgr…
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Ladale Jackson | Summer Season 1 EP 4
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Once a young Cali kid Ladale Jackson moved to Nevada where he prepped at Silverado High School (Las Vegas, NV). Developing his talents and exploring different sports he was able to find joy and success on the track and field. He committed to Utah...or did he? I guess timing is everything and he ended up at Utah State University (Logan, UT) to play …
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Showdown in the Dome Day 4: I'm Built For This
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, Alden Roth and John Castellaneta, who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. T…
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Stonewall 55: Episode 2: “Everything Clicked… And the Riot Was On”
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The Stonewall uprising began in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969. Revisit that moment, and the hours and days that followed, with voices from the Making Gay History archive. Relive in vivid detail the dawning of a new chapter in the fight for LGBTQ rights. First aired June 13, 2019. Visit our episode webpage for background information, arch…
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Showdown in the Dome Day 3: Too Much Positive Gobbledygook
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, Alden Roth and John Castellaneta, who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. T…
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Showdown in the Dome Day 2: Getting Punched in the Mouth
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, Alden Roth and John Castellaneta, who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. A…
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Lauren was an avid gymnast devoting 40 hours a week at her craft. Unfortunately, life came at her gymnastics career leaving her standing but without the sport she loved. Currently working as the Events Coordinator for the Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccless she still found her way to Utah but has made a different impact all her own. Follow Lauren on…
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