Best American Society Of Media Photographers Podcasts (2024)

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Music Icon Dyana Williams and the Making of Black Music Month 41:21

10d ago41:21

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Arriving in Philadelphia after deejaying in her native New York and Washington D.C., where she was known for a time as “Ebony Moonbeams,” Dyana Williams established the popular radio show “Love on the Menu” for radio station WDAS and later Soulful Sundays for Classix 107.9. The latter show lasting for 12 years before signing off for the last time i…

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Thavius Beck discusses his journey through music, from the Golden Age of LA’s Hip-Hop underground, to an assistant professorship at Berklee NYC 1:47:17

5M ago1:47:17

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Thavius Beck’s story started in Minneapolis and led him to California, into the Golden age of Los Angeles’ underground Hip-Hop culture through legendary venues like The Good Life, Project Blowed and Low End Theory. Emerging as a respected producer, emcee and electronic music performer, Thavius continued to walk the road laid out for him by his crea…

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How Artist Candice Luter is Creating Home Through Her Work in Furniture and Design 1:50:30

9M ago1:50:30

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Candice Luter is an Iowa-based furniture designer and artist, creating furnishings and accessories for the home that are a perfect balance of beauty and functionality. The latest artist to join the AphroChic Art Shop, Candice is using design as something transformative for herself, while also creating a safe space for women in the furniture design …

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James Beard Award Winning Chef, JJ Johnson, Discusses African Diaspora Food Culture and His Harlem Restaurant, Fieldtrip 57:11

11M ago57:11

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We’re revisiting our summer of 2020 conversation with one of New York’s most prominent chefs, JJ Johnson, that was held on Instagram Live. We discussed the James Beard Award winning chef’s heroic work feeding those in need during lockdown and his focus on developing a creative ecosystem that supports Black farmers, restaurants and consumers.…

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Canary Islands Fine Art Photographer Fares Micue Discusses Her Exclusive New Collection with AphroChic 1:16:58

12M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Spanish fine art photographer Fares Micue's surreal photographs literally transport the viewer to new worlds. Over the past year, AphroChic has worked on a an exclusive collection with Fares. Created in the Canary Islands as well as featuring images from her latest trip to Korea, we speak with the photographer about the new pieces and the inspirati…

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Christa Barfield of FarmerJawn in Philadelphia Is Here to Remind Us that Agriculture Is Part of the Culture 1:03:15

1y ago1:03:15

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Christa Barfield is the founder of FarmerJawn. The agricultural center in the Philadelphia region is focused on regenerative farming practices and reclaiming the legacy of Black farming. Christa shares her incredible story with us - leaving her job in health care administration and embracing a new perspective that quickly connected her to the socia…

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Faith, Freedom, and Fun with JP Sears 34:10

1y ago34:10

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JP Sears gained widespread popularity through his YouTube channel, where he delivers comical and thought-provoking videos on a range of topics, including spirituality, personal growth, and social issues. JP often uses exaggerated characters and ironic humor to shed light on societal norms. As this country veered sharp Left, JP began using his platf…

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Sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste Reflects on Her Creative Journey and Exclusive Collection for AphroChic 1:03:28

1y ago1:03:28

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Haitian-born, New York sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste, sits down with us to discuss her practice, her evolution as an artist and her exclusive collection for the AphroChic Art Shop. In the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett and Augusta Savage, Baptiste's latest works, The Keisha and Jamal Busts are a celebration of the be…

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Navy Corpsman Turned Performing Artist Releases Powerful Video Spotlighting Gold Star Moms 51:53

1y ago51:53

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"Dear Mom" is written and performed by former Navy Corpsman Shannon Book, along with his band, Deliberately Broken. The song is born from a request Shannon received, to write a song about Gold Star Moms. For those unfamiliar with the term, a Gold Star Mom is a mom who has lost a son or daughter in military service. The term "Gold Star," when placed…

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To Protect AND Serve with Deputy Bryan Woodard 35:27

1y ago35:27

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We are just weeks away from our second annual Great American Summit, and so happy to announce that Deputy Bryan Woodard will be attending as a Special Guest and Panel Speaker. Deputy Woodard has a long career in law enforcement, from working in prisons , a period of time as a SWAT Officer, earning the Honor of Merit and two life saving medals, to h…

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Why We Are Supporting the Carry the Load Organization 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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With just two months to go until our Great American Summit, it's time to connect you with our event beneficiaries. First up is Carry the Load. This is an organization whose mission statement should resonate strongly with all of us, but which resonates deeply with co-founder Barb Allen, Whose husband Lou was killed in Iraq- just 10 days after he dep…

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How Barry Morgenstein, a Conservative Headshot Photographer Rose to the Top in One of America’s Most Blue Cities 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

45:17

Barry Morgenstein never set out with a goal of becoming the Go To Headshot Photographer for Conservative Celebrities, public figures, or aspiring success stories. In fact, if you went back in time to tell younger, Liberal Barry, an aspiring musician, that this would be his path, he’d never believe you. And yet here he is, not just an award winning,…

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AI: How to dominate it Before it Dominates You with Eric Post 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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Our friend Eric Post is getting ready to launch another new company - one that promises to help people use AI to expand their reach and capabilities instead of replacing themselves. Huzi.ai is now accepting registration for updates and Beta testing. Eric’s history as a United States Marine, an entrepreneur whose company has handled billions of doll…

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The Untold impact of Being Transgender, with Former Navy SEAL Chris Beck 57:02

1+ y ago57:02

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Retired Navy SEAL Chris Beck served in our military for 20 years. His service included thirteen deployments, seven of which were in combat zones. Every day of his service Upon his retirement, Beck stunned the SEAL community when he stepped into life as a transgender woman. Then, he surprised everyone again when he de-transitioned years later. The e…

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Chef Rock Harper is Changing the Chicken Sandwich Game, Served with a Side of History and Respect 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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If you’re a fan of reality cooking shows, chances are you know who Rock Harper is. In 2007 he exploded onto the the public stage as the season 3 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s popular Hell’s Kitchen competition. Since then Rock’s career has flourished, culminating in the opening of Queen Mother’s. But where many of the giants in the chicken game lean on…

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How Women Can Defend Gun Rights with Dianna Muller 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

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With 22 years in law enforcement, it's safe to say Dianna Muller knows a thing or two about firearms and gun violence. If those credentials aren't enough to clinch her credibility, go ahead and add in the following: She's a two-time national 3-gun champion and professional shooter. She is a CLEET law enforcement firearms instructor, a member of the…

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Classical musician Lara Downes takes us inside her reflections on the music of Scott Joplin. 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

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We sit down with Lara Downes, who’s star currently shines in the world of classical music as one of its most innovative figures and most energetic activists. Lara shares the inspiration behind her latest work, Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered, a modern reflection on Joplin’s musical legacy. Along the way we explore her own musical journey, th…

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Benghazi Was Just A Beginning with Kris Paronto 54:15

1+ y ago54:15

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Who can ever forget the hubris of Hillary Clinton, as she sat before the world and spat out in exasperation, “ ..What difference at this point does it make?!” That moment was enough for us all to understand that the four Americans who died in Benghazi, as well as those who survived, were now just a nuisance in the eyes of the government. Or at leas…

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Overcoming Adversity with former Prisoner of War, Jessica Lynch 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

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Jessica Lynch was just a teenager when she enlisted in the United States Army. It was pre-9/11 when young Jessica signed on that dotted line. She and her family knew war was always a potential possibility, but didn't dwell on it. Then 9/11 came, and everything changed. Nineteen-y-ear-old Private First class Jessica Lynch deployed to Iraq and was ca…

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Faith and Freedom in American Families with Kirk Cameron 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

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Kirk Cameron became a household name and a teenage crush across America, back in the days before social media and endless streaming platforms drowned us all with entertainment options. Today, Kirk is using the momentum and experience he gained from that time to fulfill his own calling. Kirk has stepped away from what Hollywood has become and is cre…

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From the Border Patrol, to Prison, then Pardoned by Trump 1:03:24

1+ y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman, was just doing his job one night in January 2001 when he apprehended one of several men attempting to cross our border illegally. When the man refused to comply with orders from Brugman's co-worker, Brugman placed his boot on the man's back and pushed him back down to a sitting position, where he would not pose a t…

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From Reality TV to Rocking the Troops with Matthew JC 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Like many Americans, Matthew JC felt a call to serve in some way after the 9/11 attacks. Matthew knew the men and women in our military would be answering the same call in their own way, with courage and sacrifice. While he didn't feel his best contribution would take shape in the form of military service, he instinctively understood that he could …

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American Privilege with Alma Ohena-Apare 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

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Alma Ohena-Apare was born and raised in Accra, the capital of Ghana. He remembers the stories his mom told of her year in New York, as an exchange student. He remembers how exciting life sounded there, and how crazy it seemed that people did things like add milk to soup. Those stories ignited a spark in the young boy. When his father returned from …

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How to Use Fear to Fuel Your Freedom, with Wylie McGraw 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

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His dad expected him to go further than he did in the world of professional baseball. And he was well on his way, but sixteen year old Wylie McGraw could not ignore the feeling he had, that his dad's dream for him was not the life he was supposed to live. So in spite of his family's disappointment and disapproval, Wylie took an abrupt turn off that…

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Using Levity to Push Back against the Liberal Agenda with Bobby Sausalito 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

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It takes intentional action to disrupt stress and depression. Certainly, it is easier and quicker to become deeply stressed and depressed than it is to climb out of those slumps. And today it seems as if unless we forcibly block out social media, "news" outlets and even a lot of entertainment, we are constantly swimming upstream against a relentles…

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America is a mess but patriotism can still win the day, with Ian Wendt 34:13

2y ago34:13

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Entrepreneurship, by nature, demands a certain kind of fortitude. Without the strength to rise and fall and fail and struggle and learn from your mistakes as well as build relationships that inspire and drive you, you will certainly give up. Now, toss in entrepreneurship centered on patriotism, in a time where patriotism is somehow considered an Ex…

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Singer and songwriter Greg Banks shares his musical journey and gives us an exclusive listen to his new song - God Stepped In. 59:06

2y ago59:06

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Greg Banks has been bringing music straight to the people through his Concert on the Block series. The series began two years ago, at the start of the pandemic, as Banks’ way of fighting against the darkness and fear we all felt in 2020. Since then, it’s grown beyond his block, taking him around the globe as he uplifts a populous weary of disease a…

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Conservative Filmmaker Chris Martini - Making Movies Great Again 35:54

2y ago35:54

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There's a lot of nostalgia in America right now. At least, for those of us who still remember what it was like when individuality was admired, patriotism united us, freedom of speech and religion were real things, parents held dominion over their child's medical, emotional, mental, and sexual education, and Americans felt at least an illusion of se…

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Building a Profession from Viral Content with Single Dad Carl Eppolito 55:55

2y ago55:55

55:55

There is no such thing as a happy divorce. Between the raw emotions, the potential for court battles, and the abrupt lifestyle change, divorce can dramatically alter the trajectory of your life- and the lives of kids caught in the middle. Carl Eppolito experienced all of this when his short marriage came to a tumultuous end. Faced with the choice b…

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Economist Janelle Jones Discusses Black Women's Equal Pay Day 40:07

2y ago40:07

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In the summer of 2020, AphroChic spoke with Janelle Jones on Instagram Live about Black Women's Equal Pay Day, economics, and racial inequality. Janelle is the first African American woman to serve as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and is currently the chief economist for Service Employees International Union. Here we present the e…

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Should the Union of the United States Dissolve - And Other Intriguing Topics with Dan Hollaway 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

Dan Hollaway spent five years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division. Over the course of those years, Dan realized that his faith in military leadership did not match his faith in the men he served alongside. He developed experience and insight in leadership that he carries with him today, as his own business and podcasts (Drinking Bros Pod…

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From a Serbian Pig Farm to the American Dream with Bojan (BK) Simendic 50:39

2y ago50:39

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Bojan (BK) Simendic grew up working with his family on a Serbian pig farm. Today he is a proud American citizen, a loving husband and devoted father living the American Dream. He and his business partner- who was once his boss- have built their company into a success story with dozens of employees and a multimillion dollar revenue. From the moment …

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The Marine Corps Veteran Everyone Should Meet 50:46

2y ago50:46

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Whether you agree or disagree with him, William "Monsoon" MImiaga is one of those people we should all be so lucky to meet. He has made just about every mistake a person can make, and learned powerful lessons from each one. He served our country as a United States Marine for 31 years, deploying to both the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He then went on to …

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The Story And Mission Behind Patch Adams 35:55

2y ago35:55

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Maybe you remember the movie starring Robin Williams. Or maybe you don't Either way, the story of Patch Adams is one that must be told and inspired by. Patch is the maverick doctor who defies traditional medicine's maddening insistence that patients are numbers and dollars rather than people. Patch is as concerned with reaching people's hearts as h…

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When Private Pain Becomes Politically Weaponized - with Michelle Black 53:37

2y ago53:37

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Losing someone you love is painful enough even in "normal" circumstances. But imagine if that person's death was on video, published for the world to see, and then politically weaponized? Imagine if the people responsible were seen celebrating, and if the people who were supposed to have your back turned on you, instead? All of that and more is wha…

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Barb Allen's Story: Motherhood, Murder, Military Widowhood, and Resilience 37:37

2y ago37:37

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If you think this episode title is all over the place, try living it all out! That's just a snippet of the story behind our Host, Barb Allen's smile. We know our longtime listeners and our dedicated community have heard her story, but we bet you haven't heard it all. As for our newcomers, welcome! Once you hear this part of Barb's story you are all…

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Chef Alexander Smalls' Incredible Journey from Opera Singer to World Renowned Restaurateur 50:10

2y ago50:10

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In the summer of 2020 AphroChic chatted on Instagram Live with Chef Alexander Smalls about his latest book, Meals, Music & Muses and his diverse journey through the worlds of music, food and business. Here we present the edited conversation, where we talked about his journey, which started in rural South Carolina and took him around the world as a …

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Abby Johnson, Mom and pro-life activist, on motherhood and the humanity behind abortion 28:58

2y ago28:58

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We've long admired Abby Johnson for the courageous and authentic way she's navigated her transition from leading one of the busiest Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinics, to becoming one of the leading pro-life activists in this country. Her newest book, Fierce Mercy, shines a spotlight on a side of the abortion industry not frequently considered by …

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American Snark with Chad Prather 59:06

2y ago59:06

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Our country is facing serious challenges right now, and it’s getting harder to find anything funny about it. So we are especially grateful for people like today’s guest, whose natural sense of humor, combined with his political insight and a raging sense of patriotism makes it easier to laugh no matter how hard things get. Chad Prather burst onto t…

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Prayer, Patriotism, and Prepping with Good Patriot 56:17

2y ago56:17

56:17

You know how the grocery and liquor stores are mobbed right before a storm hits? And who will ever forget how toilet paper was once the most sought after, poorly-stocked product? Not to mention occasional gas shortages, skyrocketing inflation and the instability sweeping our country as a whole. Now we have a president warning us about pending food …

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How To Have Family, Fortune, Faith, and Freedom, with Martha Krejci 51:58

2y ago51:58

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If you’ve ever felt so overwhelmed with your life - personally or professionally - and wanted to know if it’s possible to overcome all your adversity, this episode is important for you. Martha Krejci was divorced, homeless, and surviving by living in a friend’s basement. She spent her time drinking, smoking, and feeling sorry for herself. That may …

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Brave Honesty with Alex Weber 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

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Today’s guest is a world record holder, he’s among the youngest coaches ever to have been named US Lacrosse coach of the year, he’s an author and a speaker who has also both hosted and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Everything seemed to be going perfectly for Alex Weber until 2020 hit. Like so many people around the world, depression found its…

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Relentlessly Patriotic with Artistic Activist Scott LoBaido 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

43:36

With the censorship and cancel culture running through this country, too many Americans are afraid to speak up against tyranny or to even question a narrative. We’ve lost track of how many times we’ve been thanked for doing what we do, and then told by that same person that THEY aren’t speaking out in public because they will lose clients, follower…

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Freelance Your way to Freedom With Rachel Pedersen 46:17

2+ y ago46:17

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It’s great to be back at producing our podcast with our new, FLEX YOUR FREEDOM mindset. Even in somewhat tumultuous times like we are experiencing in the world today, there are ways to thrive. Now more than ever it is possible to build financial freedom in your own life, right from your own home. The Guest we feature in today’s episode knows all ab…

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Freedom Can Be Effing Simple With Toni Vanschoyck 1:01:56

2+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

The American Spirit and the American Dream may be under attack in our country, but if you’re like us you are doubling down on both. And if you need some extra inspiration or guidance on doing so, we have that covered for you. We are just coming back from our first major event, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMIT. In spite of one obstacle after another, we fi…

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Using Your Gifts with Gratitude, with Lynn Mara 43:13

2+ y ago43:13

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The entire country watched in horror as our president surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban. Then, to compound this tragedy, we lost 13 brave service members during the evacuation process. While many of us felt there was nothing we could do to offer comfort to the families of those fallen, today’s guest was filled with a certainty that she did hav…

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The Wounded Blue With Randy Sutton 58:33

2+ y ago58:33

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We are working nonstop on our upcoming event, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMIT. On January 7-8 in Irving Texas, just 9 miles from the DFW airport, we are bringing almost 30 speakers and performers from across the country together to share their insight, inspiration and expertise with our audience. Ryan Weaver, a former Blackhawk Aviator whose brother and …

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Barb Allen: Murder In The Military - A Story of Love, Loss, and Patriotism 1:30:37

2+ y ago1:30:37

1:30:37

In this episode of the Flex Your Freedom Podcast, Brad Lea from the Dropping Bombs Podcast interviews Barb Allen and unpacks Barb’s story of losing her husband to murder in the military while serving overseas. Listen in to hear her detailed account of her fight for justice and how she got to where she is today with integrity, grit, perseverance, an…

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American Freedom with Chris Widener 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

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We continually emphasize the importance of Americans working together and supporting one another, so we can overcome the challenges we face as a nation. Today we are proud to be doing just that by bringing you our guest, Chris Widener. While our own patriotic event, The Great American Summit, is quickly approaching in January, Chris has been on the…

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Life, Loss, and Liberty with Congressional Candidate Tim Stroud 1:09:32

2+ y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

There are lots of ways to give back to our communities and our country. From serving on local boards, volunteering in organizations that serve others, serving as a law enforcement or first responder, or in the military are just a few examples of outlets to be proactive in strengthening our communities and our country, as well as creating a positive…

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