Best April Moss Podcasts (2024)

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Learning to Break Open with Julie Stonefelt 26:49

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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little summer break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from May of 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Julie was 35 when she was diagnosed with DCIS and mucinous carcinoma. She is a park ranger in the Cascade Mountains of Washington…

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Encountering Herr Buber and Mr. Douglass, LauraSue Schlatter, July 7, 2024 22:58

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What does it mean to have a conversation or an encounter with another human that invites the divine into relationship? When we talk about “going deep quickly” and knowing each other “in all our fullness,” what do we mean? Why are these things important? And what do Herr Buber and Mr. Douglass have to teach us about all this?…

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Erin go Braugh with Gretchen Stelter (Explicit) 45:59

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In this episode we welcome returning guest Gretchen Stelter back to The Burn for a second visit. She is a freelance book editor and writer diagnosed at 39 with Triple Positive breast cancer. Gretchen reads her essay “Erin go Braugh” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Gretchen’s piece is about traveling solo after a breas…

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79 The White Lady of Santa Cruz 20:15

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The White Lady is a common ghost story motif, and the city of Santa Cruz, California, is home to a classic example. She wanders in a place that is at the edge between urban and rural in a small canyon that gets dark before the sun has even set. If you aren’t careful, you might just find an axe flying towards your head…or not. In this episode, Matt …

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Spiders in the Moss, Nelson Moroukian, June 30, 2024 21:24

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This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by worship associate Caswell Burr. There is a great, interconnected web of existence, a great and entrancing mystery, and we are starting to see more of the effects of our neglect for that interdependence. How can our UU faith and principles help guide us through the growing imperative to change our rela…

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Accidental Blessings: What Remains, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, June 23, 2024 24:14

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This Sunday reflects on the milestone events since Rev. Kathleen’s arrival at Unity Church in September 2022: successes, missed opportunities and work that is still in the making.

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Going At It Not So Alone with Miranda Gonzales 37:58

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Miranda Gonzales was diagnosed at 39 with Stage III IDC. She now works and volunteers in the breast cancer arena. Miranda reads her essay “Going At It Not So Alone” from the 2019 “Social” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Miranda’s piece is about finding her people in Cancer Land. April and Miranda will talk about what it’s like for Miranda to read this …

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The Majority Report with Jefferson Moss 17:29

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House Majority Leader Jefferson Moss steps behind the mic for the kickoff episode of our new podcast takeover series, Majority Report. He is joined by fellow Representative Cory Maloy as they discuss this week's interim meetings and special session.

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pr the day the earth stood still(2008)-June 17, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to The Day The Earth Stood Still.Steve The Mad Drummer, Harry Weinberg, Mo Kubbarra and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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You Were There with Mardi Kaplan (Explicit) 33:18

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Mardi Kaplan was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. She is now living with Stage V MBC. In this episode, Mardi reads her essay “You Were There” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Mardi’s piece is about friendship and the ones that go before us at each step of the cancer road, paving the way. April and Mardi talk about ha…

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78 Interview With Jim Harold 1:09:28

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In this episode, Matt speaks with podcaster Jim Harold who has been the host of The Paranormal Podcast since 2005 and Jim Harold's Campfire since 2007. The Paranormal Podcast has allowed listeners to hear both believer and skeptic voices on paranormal subjects. At the same time, the Campfire Podcast has been a venue for listeners to share their own…

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God Was Not Your Father, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, June 16, 2024 26:55

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Fatherhood has changed a lot since the first celebration of Father’s Day in 1910, as have ideas about masculinity. Worship associates Charlie Caswell, Chris Russert, and Isaac Fried will reflect on their own experiences of fathers, and the joys and the challenges of navigating maleness amidst a culture that insists on binary thinking. …

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Scan, Treat, Repeat with Cheri Henderson 32:07

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Nature lover Cheri Henderson lives along Lake Superior in Minnesota and was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. She in now living with Stage IV MBC. In this episode, Cheri reads her essay “Scan, Treat, Repeat” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Cheri’s piece is about living alongside cancer - but not letting it take over everything…

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pr bruce lee the big boss-June 10, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to Bruce Lee's The Big Boss.Steve The Mad Drummer, Harry Weinberg and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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Cultivating a Climate of Care, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, June 9, 2024 20:10

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We are well aware of the realties of climate change; we see evidence of the changing earth on an almost daily basis. Yet climate fatigue — the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness is also evident. How do we cultivate a sustainable level of energy and care for the environment when our own resources are often thin? How is that climate of care pra…

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An Ode to Joy, Rev. Lara Cowtan, June 2, 2024 17:08

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Beethoven was completely deaf when he embarked on his masterpiece, Ode to Joy, and it’s a tragedy that he never heard a single note of it except inside his head. At many times in our lives, finding joy may seem impossible. Life can seem painful or tragic, and joy completely out of reach. Not ignoring the truths of the tragedies and challenges of ou…

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Mercy Without End, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, May 26, 2024 28:58

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Ukraine. Israel and Palestine. Haiti. Eritrea. Ethiopia. There are so many places around the globe where violence and the war that follows results in an endless cycle of retaliation and devastation. On this Memorial Day Sunday, we honor those who have died in past wars, while maintaining the hope that we can learn the things that make for peace.…

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The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema with Jaclyn Chung 32:09

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Jaclyn Chung of San Diego is a licensed marriage & family therapist who was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene. In this episode, Jaclyn reads her essay “The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema” from the 2021 “Grief & Acceptance” issue of Wildfire. Jaclyn’s piece is about dealing with the effects of lymphedema resulting from cancer treat…

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pr the wrestler-June 3, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along toThe Wrestler.Steve The Mad Drummer, Philly Napkins, Michael Mathis, Theo Woodward, Harry Weinberg and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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Protecting Our Youth 16:40

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With mounting concerns over the influence of technology on children, there is growing evidence showing a clear link between social media usage among minors and poor mental health outcomes. In this episode, Rep. Jordan Teuscher joins us to discuss his landmark legislation from the past two years which protect out youth from the dangers they face onl…

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77 Interview With A Haunted Tour Guide 34:51

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In this episode, Matt talks with Rob Hawthorn, who creates and leads ghost tours in Mendocino County, California. They discuss the process of gathering stories, putting them together, and leading a ghost tour as well as how ghost stories represent the community from which they come.Special Guest Rob Hawthorn: a writer, history buff, paranormal enth…

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pr interview with the vampire-May 27, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to Interview With The Vampire. Steve The Mad Drummer, Philly Napkins, Theo Woodward, Jay DeRienzo and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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pr eragon-May 20, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to Eragon.Steve The Mad Drummer, Philly Napkins, Michael Mathis, Jonah Knapp-Wilson, Harry Weinberg, Theo Woodward, Sean Boucicaut and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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pr the muppet movie-May 13, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to the muppet movie.Steve The Mad Drummer, Philly Napkins, Michael Mathis, Theo Woodward and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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pr percy jackson and the lightning thief-May 6, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to Percy Jackson The Lightning Theif.Steve The Mad Drummer, Philly Napkins, Mo Kubarra, Theo Woodward, Michael Mathis and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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Strange Bedfellows by Catherine Sumner (Explicit) 37:03

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In 2010 Catherine Sumner was working as a federal lobbyist when she was diagnosed at 31 with Stage III breast cancer. She is a New Orleans native, now residing in the Bay Area with her law enforcement wife. In this episode, Catherine reads her essay “Strange Bedfellows” from the 2024 “Queer In Cancerland” issue of Wildfire. Catherine’s piece is a l…

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Dating After a Mastectomy with Juni Bucher (Explicit) 37:16

2M ago37:16

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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for Memorial Day. Wildfire team member Emily Piercell selected this episode from July 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Nutritional therapy practitioner and meditation teacher Juni Bucher was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer. Today Juni reads …

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Hockey in the Beehive State 19:12

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Representative Jon Hawkins and Senator Daniel MaCay join us to discuss what an NHL team will mean for Utah, as well as what’s being done to prepare our downtown area for this exciting opportunity.

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76. Blue Lady Ghost of the Moss Beach Distillery 18:18

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The Moss Beach Distillery, located just north of Half Moon Bay on California’s coast, is reputed to be haunted by a number of ghosts, most notably a 1920s flapper garbed in a blue dress. In this episode, Matt discusses ghost stories, historical research, commerce, tourism, and technological trickeryFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyOr…

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Beauty Crowds Me, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, May 19, 2024 10:17

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A flower celebration Sunday homily.

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Fearless by Kelley Franks 41:23

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For this episode we welcome back returning guest, Kelley Franks, for a second time. Kelley was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II breast cancer, then Stage IV MBC at 41. Kelley lives in Ohio with her husband and teen children. In this episode, Kelley reads her essay “Fearless” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Kelley’s story is a v…

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Mother of a Thousand Orphans, Rev. Lara Cowtan, May 12, 2024 22:41

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This sermon podcast begins with a reflection from worship associate Sara Ford. On this Mother’s Day, amidst rising conflicts near and far, let us lean into inspiring stories from our global Unitarian community and ancestors, including Dr. Lotta Hitchmanova, a Jewish journalist from Prague who spoke out against the Nazis and then dedicated her life …

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Ensuring the Future of Utah's Water Resources 14:50

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Joining us in this episode to discuss what’s being done to ensure the continued future of Utah’s water resources is Deputy Commissioner of the Great Salt Lake, Tim Davis.

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Toplessness Transformed by Kathleen Moss (Explicit) 33:55

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Nutritionist and spiritual director Kathleen Moss was diagnosed at 48 and 49 with invasive lobular breast cancer. Kathleen is a flat advocate, a YouTuber, a caregiver and a mom, living with her husband and stepson in rural Oregon. In this episode, Kathleen reads her essay “Toplessness Transformed” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Kathl…

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75. Three Water Ghosts 20:37

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In this episode, Matt discusses three different ghost stories associated with three different water sources: Isla De Las Munecas in Mexico, Okiku’s Well at Himeji Castle in Japan, and the ghost of the Central Park Canal in Bakersfield, California. The stories are quite different from each other but should provide some chills to listeners.Find us on…

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pr persepolis-April 29, 2024

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PLATYPUS REVENGE PLAYS ALONG TO PERSEPOLIS.STEVEN BARTASHEV, MICHAEL MATHIS, HARRY WEINBERG,JONAH KNAPP-WILSON, STEVE THE MAD DRUMMER AND DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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Why Not Me? With Sheryll Jalbuena 39:12

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Sheryll Jalbuena joins us from City of Smiles, Bacolod City, in the Philippines. She was diagnosed at 37 with Stage III breast cancer. Sheryll retired from her banking career to become a full-time wife and mom. In this episode Sheryll reads her essay “Why Not Me?” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Sheryll’s story is about searching for …

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pr live at rubalad whispering pages-April 26, 2024

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Platypus Revenge performs live at Rubalad in Brooklyn NY to the movie Whispering Pages.Steven Bartashev, Michael Mathis, Lorin Roser, Harry Weinberg and DJMAGIKCLOWNSBy Platypus Revenge

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Plunged into the Luminous Dark, Rev. KP Hong, April 28, 2024 24:59

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Coming of Age Sunday celebrates the signature year-long journey of our ninth grade youth, transitioning from the inherited faith of childhood to the adult journey of faith, and marked by youth sharing their statement of faith or credo.

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pr terminator salvation-April 22, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to Terminator Salvation.Steve The Mad Drummer, Michael Mathis, Theo Woodward and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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pr the book of eli-April 15, 2024

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Platypus Revenge plays along to The Book of Eli.Mo Kubbara, Theo Woodward, Michael Mathis, Harry Weinberg and DJMAGIKCLOWNS.By Platypus Revenge

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Lymphedema with Desi Maldonado 41:06

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Desi Maldonado was diagnosed at 44 with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. She is an assistant director of procurement services, an artist, wife and grandmother. In this episode Desi reads her essay “Lymphedema” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Desi’s story is about living alongside secondary lymphedema - a topic not discussed en…

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74 Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia 14:46

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Are you afraid of encountering human skeletons where they should not be? Are you afraid of deep water, sharks, and crushing pressures? Well, this episode is for you. Come with Matt as he discusses Chuuk Lagoon, a haunted naval battleground in the Pacific Ocean. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-…

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Caroleene Dobson storms into our latest Patriot Games discussion, offering a raw and insightful look at Alabama's political turmoil. As we grapple with redistricting chaos and eye the prize of a majority-black district, Caroleene lays out her plan to rally conservative support in the face of electoral bedlam. Her passion is palpable; she's not here…

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