Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their live ...
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Join us in a conversation with the creators in the exploration and celebration of the literature and culture of people of the African Diaspora. Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaGNhdO5QdvSyH5rVXYjApLZA3Vpuyg2M
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The ABV Network Channel hosts alcohol-themed podcasts, podumentaries and news programming from the personalities of the ABV Network. Be sure to hit subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode.
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Our Annual December 1 Kickoff to Eggnog Season - The ABV Network's Eggnog Podumentary
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Steve Akley is joined by many members of the ABV Network team to take a look at the history of eggnog. This program first aired on the ABV Network Channel on December 1, 2018. Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Challenge Coin Challenges: https://www.abvnetwork.com/coin Patreon: …
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ABV Network Bourbon Whiskey Podumentary #3 – The Classic “Lovebirds” Ads from The Bourbon Daily
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Steve Akley takes a look at a classic moment during a very perilous time in the history of the ABV Network… the “Lovebirds” ads that ran on The Bourbon Daily and The Bourbon Show during the fourth quarter of 2020 as COVID was running rampant. Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the r…
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Tonya Johnson, Body Builder in the past struggled with her weight. As many did during covid, she gained weight and her health self-esteem began to suffer. When it was time, Tonya began to change her outlook and found a coach she connected with. Soon after, her coached lost his life. Struggling with the loss of her friend and coach, Tonya found Fult…
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Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life. Hear what happens when life is going in the right direction, until it's not. Listen as Jodi share the strength and faith it takes, to continue a journey you never expected you would be part of. It’s a story of family, of lov…
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Raphael Ramos of Bregamos TheaterBy Odell Cooper, Ca
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In this Episode, we discuss the impact of Covid on Millennials and how our guests have had to work toward reinventing themselves or their lives during and as a result of the Pandemic, both professionally and personally. Our guests are: Malakhi RL Eason II (Dr. Kreative): The Director of Programming and Community Impact at International Festival of …
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This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. We also discuss why there are so few churches willing to have these types of dialogues and challenges faced by those who attempt to introduce these types of services within the church. Parking L…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #60 - Summer Break
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Bottle Kills and Last Meals takes a summer break so McNew restock her shelves.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #59 - Dickel Rye and Donald Beardslee
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McNew kills off a bottle of Dickel Rye and talks about Donald Beardslee.By ABV Network
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Health inequities continue to prevail in the African American communities. Despite economic or social status, people of color are too often treated differently among medical institutions and professionals. The impact of that treatment can have devastating impacts among those treated unfairly. While women are more vocal about this treatment, we tend…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #58 - Coopers Craft + The First U.S. Execution
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McNew kills off a bottle of Coopers Craft and discusses the last public execution in the US.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #57 - Hard Truth Hills & Chipta Rodriguez
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McNew kills off a bottle of Hard Truth Hills Sipes Bourbon and goes back in time to tell us about Chipita Rodriguez.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #56 - 1792 Full Proof & Suzanne Brasso
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McNew kills off a bottle of 1792 Full Proof and talks about Suzanne Basso.By ABV Network
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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. In this Episode we speak to Tracey Foskey, C…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #55 - Maker's Mark Private Select Odell Barnes, Jr.
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McNew kills off a Maker's Private Select and talks about Odell Barnes, Jr.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #54 - Four Roses Small Batch + Westley Allan Dodd
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McNew kills off a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch and talks about a monster named Westley Allan Dodd.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #53 - Hard Truth Hills Indiana Rye + Charles Rodman Campbell
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McNew kills off a bottle of Hard Truth Hills Indiana Rye and tells a horrific story caused by Charles Rodman Campbell.By ABV Network
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On Creativity out of tragedy: Interruptions w/ Reverend Odell Montgomery Cooper
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LITFest Founder IfeMichelle Gardin in conversation with Playwright & Author Odell Montgomery Cooper on her play, book and coping process.By Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.
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April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. In this pod…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #52 - Evan Williams BiB + Keith Morrison
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McNew celebrates one year of Bottle Kills and Last Meals by killing off a bottle of Evan Williams BIB and talks about Keith Morrison who was executed on his birthday.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #51 - Micher's + Aileen Wournos in Pop Culture
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McNew kills off a bottle of Michter's American Whiskey and talks about Aileen Wournos in pop culture.By ABV Network
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Sharika Forde on her range of Literary work | S2E9
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LITFest Founder IfeMichelle Gardin in conversation with Connecticut based Poet / Author Sharika Forde about the origin of her body of work.By Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.
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Interruptions Red Carpet - Tell Me What You Want- Part 3 | Episode 33
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Interruptions Red Carpet is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious. In th…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #50 - Larceny Store Pick + Lois Nadean Smith and Judy Boanueno
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McNew kills off a Larceny store pick and talks about two more lady killers.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #49 - Sazerac Rye + Rhonda Belle Martin & Betty Butler
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McNew shares another two female killers and kills off a bottle of Sazerac Rye.By ABV Network
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Conversation with Novelist Nicole Blades | S2E8
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LITFest Founder IfeMichelle Gardin in conversation with Connecticut based Novelist Nicole Blades on her creative journey, the intense liberation of her characters and the stories behind the novels. ** This video was pre-recorded **By Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.
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Interruptions Red Carpet - Jackie Responds - Part 2 | Episode 32
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Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet! Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #48 - Elijah Craig + Wanda Faye Tucker & Wanda Jean Allen
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McNew share two more female killers and kills off a bottle of Elijah Craig.By ABV Netwokr
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #47 - Weller Antique + Dovie Dean and Kelly Dissengander
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McNew kicks off women’s history with two female killers and kills off a bottle of Weller Antique.By ABV Network
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Kulture of the African Diaspora is Black History all the Time | S2E7
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KulturallyLIT / Elm City LITFest Founder, IfeMichelle Gardin and Poet Activist Abiodun Oyewole discuss the significance and effect the African Diaspora always prevalent in Global Culture. https://www.abiodunoyewole.net/ (website) @poet_abiodun (twitter) @lastpoet_abiodun (instagram)By Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.
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Interruptions Red Carpet - The Godfather - Part 1 | Episode 31
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Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet! Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves…
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Like comics? Join Kulturally LIT founder Ife Michelle Gardin with Awntie J and Dr. Bill Foster as they give a preview of the LIT DiasporaCon coming soon to the New Haven area.By Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #46 - Rural Inn Store Pick + Maryland's Last Execution
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McNew kills off a Rural Inn store pick of Rebel Bourbon Distillers Choice and talks about the tragic life of the man who was Maryland's last execution.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #45 - Valentine's Day Special: Four Roses & Murder
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Valentines Day Special: McNew kills off a bottle of Four Roses Yellow Label and talks about some Valentine’s Day murders and the execution of St Valentine himself.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #44 - Rossville Union Rye + Billy Bailey
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McNew kills off a bottle of Rossville Union Rye and talks about Billy Bailey from Delaware.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #43 - Woodinville & James Autry
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McNew kills off a bottle of Woodinville and talks about James Autry.By ABV Network
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Free Episode of Chatting w/ our New Subscription Podcast - Steve Chats w/McNew
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Get Chatting With... AND the ABV Network's Classic Interviews (commercial-free interviews of the biggest people in bourbon from the vaults of the ABV Network) bundled via the new Bourbon Interviews Channel (BIC). BIC is available exclusively on Apple Subscription podcasts and is only $8.99 a month. Click here to start your subscription on Apple Pod…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #42 - New Riff & Ashworth
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McNew kills a New Riff pick and talks about an absolutely senseless murder.By ABV Network
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Interruptions is the personal triumph story of dealing with a traumatic life event and how Rev. O challenged every belief system to reinvent herself. Hear Rev. O share that questioning her faith, upbringing, culture, and education helped her to select the characteristics to help her heal and discard the myths and stereotypes that were hindering her…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #41 - Uncle Nearest & Richard HIckock/Perry Smith
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McNew kills off a bottle of Uncle Nearest 1956 and talks about the “in cold blood” murderers Richard Hickok and Perry Smith.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #40 - Knob Creek & Joe Arriday
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McNew kills off a bottle of Knob Creek and tells the tragic story of Joe Arridy.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #39 - Angel's Envy & Lowell Lee Andrews
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McNew kills off a bottle of Angels Envy and talks about Lowell Lee Andrews .By ABV Network
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Dr. Thandeka, a mother of two and divorced, decides to give life and love a second chance. She signs up for a dating app, re-evaluates her priorities and learns that being submissive is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Thandeka finds a surprising and fulfilling relationship with her superman. Join us as she shares the cleansing and remarkable story of woma…
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #38 - Oak & Eden 'Wheat & Spire' & A Look at 2021 Executions
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McNew kills off a bottle of Oak and Eden ‘Wheat and Spire’ bourbon and gives us a run down of all of the United States 2021 executions. Happy New Year!By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #37 - Redemption Rye + Ledell Lee
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McNew kills off a bottle of Redemption wheaten bourbon and shared some Christmas Eve murders before telling us about Ledell who (kind of) had a christmassy last meal.By ABV Network
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #36 - Oakley Brothers + Clarence Ray Allen
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McNew kills off a bottle of Oakley Brothers Cherry wood smoked bourbon and tells about Clarence Ray Allen.By ABV Network
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Regina Mullings, a mother of two and happily married and in love for 23 years. The family placed the house on the market and planned to relocate south before discovering a life altering Interruption. Listen how Regina kept her faith in God while planning a homegoing service for the husband and wedding for the daughter in the same week. Through her …
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Bottle Kills & Last Meals Episode #35 - Ironroot Harbinger + Rodney Alcala
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McNew kills off a bottle of Ironroot Harbinger and tells us about Rodney Alcala AKA the Dating Game Killer.By ABV Network
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Authors and Diaspora LIT Directors: Jael Richardson, Lisa D. Gray & IfeMichelle Gardin | S2E5
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Canadian Author, Activist, Speaker and Teacher, Executive Director and Founder of Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) Jael Richardson AND Writer, Social Justice Warrior and Executive Director of Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation (VONA) Lisa D. Gray in conversation with Artivist and Elm City LITFest Founder IfeMichelle Gardin on the Power of LI…
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