Best Bonzos Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 17 - Interview with Soline Mugeni 59:58

1y ago59:58

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In this episode we hear from Mrs. Soline Mugeni from Rwanda. Mrs. Mugeni holds a BSc in Microbiology and an MSc. in Community Health. She has 10+ years experience working in the health sector with INGOs and supporting governments in multiple areas such as community health, human resources for health, health financing, and most recently immunization…

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Episode 16-Interview with Dr. Nkechi Olalere 52:15

1y ago52:15

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Check out our conversation with Dr. Nkechi Olalere , the Special Advisor on Health Economics to the Honorable Minister of Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone on her career journey. Dr. Nkechi has over 17 years’ experience in health insurance implementation, spanning private, public and development sectors. She is also passionate about digital hea…

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Episode 15 - Interview with Dr. Godfrey Musuka 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

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In this episode we hear from Dr. Godfrey Musuka, an international Public and Evaluation Consultant, HIV/AIDS M&E and public health expert with over 25 years of experience. We talked about: Who is Dr Musuka? His background and how ended up working in public health. Countries and areas he has worked in Key career experiences that shaped his expertise…

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Episode 57: Anna Yowell and Sheree Cardwell w/City of Baytown Tourism 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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Yes Baytown has a TOURISM department! When you think of Baytown I know many just think of the old mall and the chemical plants, but we are so much more. Enjoy as we sit with Anna Yowell and Sheree Cardwell of Baytown Tourism as they share their love of Baytown and all we have to offer. I must say that these two are perfect at what they do. When you…

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Episode 56: Jake Boyd and Kathy Bermudez (Adult Programming and Marketing) 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

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Better late than never! Enjoy this very fun, and informative, sit down with two of the best to do what they do: Jake Boyd, our Adult Programming Librarian, and Kathy Bermudez, our Marketing Librarian. Listen as Jake explains the magic they bring to Baytown with innovative programs for the adults in our community. Get a glimpse into the marketing mi…

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Episode 55: Teen Programming w/ Katie Beverly and Donald Craig 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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We are BACK! Take a listen to this fun episode with Baytown Library's very own teen department gurus, Katie Beverly & Donald Craig. Enjoy as we discover Katie and Donald's journey to teens, the importance of teen programming, the programs available for teens, how teens can volunteer, and why Donald calls them his "minions" Enjoy! If you have questi…

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Episode 14 - Interview with Dr. Constancia Mavodza 1:00:24

2y ago1:00:24

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Check out our season finale with Dr. Constancia Mavodza , a global and public health (process evaluation) practitioner, with experience in coordination, implementing and evaluating public health projects focusing on HIV/AIDS, SRHR, human resources for health, and AGYW.By Fiona Gambanga

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Episode 54: Karen Knight and Dr. Yvonne Thomas-Chapa (Historic Baytown’s ACE District) 15:45

2y ago15:45

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Welcome back! Today we sit with Dr. Yvonne Thomas-Chapa and Karen Knight of Baytown's Historic Arts, Culture, and Entertainment District! The ACE District began in 2016, several entrepreneurs and landlords in the downtown area of Baytown decided it was time for businesses to regroup, form an organization, and see about getting more activity in the …

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Episode 13 - Interview with Chrystal Bonzo 50:51

2y ago50:51

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Who is Chrystal and what does she do? What led Chrystal to the work she does today? What Chrystal studied at the undergraduate level and how that led her to public health work Chrystal’s decision to pursue a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) and what she is focusing on in her program as she is pursuing it (Community Health) Why Chrystal chose to…

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Episode 12 - Interview with Sandra Isano 49:50

2y ago49:50

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In this episode our guest is Sandra Isano a Rwandan pharmacist, Lecturer, and Coordinator for Community Based Education in the Department of Community Health, and Social Medicine at the University of Global Health Equity with over 10 years of experience in the field. We talked about: Sandra’s background and the work she does now and where she works…

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Episode 11-Interview with Tatenda Diura 1:07:22

2y ago1:07:22

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In this episode we chat with Tatenda Diura, a humanitarian worker from Zimbabwe. We discuss: A brief introduction of her background, her current work and where she is based, and what she specializes in, in her work What is safeguarding and how long has she been doing this work? Her background and journey to public health , what she studied, her int…

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Episode 53: City of Baytown Open House Crossover w/ Allbooked 11:23

2y ago11:23

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Kickin' it with Allbooked! Enjoy this very fun episode crossover with our podcasts family Allbooked hosted by Lesley and Katie! We hosted a city open house for our fellow city employees so they can get to know our Library/Community Engagement department better. We asked everyone about their favorite book and what they love the most about Baytown! S…

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Episode 10-Interview with Dr. Chido Dziva Chikwari 55:27

2y ago55:27

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In this episode we hear from Dr. Chido Dziva Chikwari, an Epidemiologist from Zimbabwe about her work and career journey in public health for the past 9 years. We talked about: Chido’s current roles and how long she has been doing health research work Chido’s background and career journey and how she ended up doing the work she does now How she end…

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Episode 9 - Interview with Joy Kamunyori 59:04

2y ago59:04

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In this episode we hear from Joy Kamunyori, a digital health and project management professional from Kenya about her 14 year career assessing, developing and implementing public health IT systems in sub-Saharan African countries. We discussed: Joy’s background what she studied and how she ended working in public health How her passion for educatio…

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Episode 52: First Three Years with Laura Alvarado & Argenis Santamaria 32:22

2y ago32:22

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We are back with a very informative episode! We sit with Laura Alvarado and Argenis Santamaria with First3Years. They discuss the great work Babies In Baytown (BIB) and First3Years is doing for parents/guardians readying their children for school during their pivotal learning years. They also discuss their success working the COFI model (Community …

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Episode 8- Interview with Will Moyo 54:19

2y ago54:19

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In this episode we talked with Will Moyo an Bioengineer from Zimbabwe. Will is the Engineering Innovation Design Studio Manager for Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies. We discussed: Will’s background and the kind of work she does now What is Bioengineering and what training she received to get there What motivated her to pursue a car…

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Episode 7-Interview with Dr. Itumeleng Ntatamala 52:35

2y ago52:35

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This episode we heard from Dr. Itumeleng Ntatamala, an Occupational Medicine Specialist and Senior Lecturer in the Occupational Medicine Division in the School of Public Health at University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences. We talked about: Dr. Itumeleng’s background and his current roles What drew him to medicine, public health and then …

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Episode 6-Interview with Dorcas Kareithi 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

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In this episode with Dorcas Kareithi a clinical trials statistician from Kenya currently based in the UK we discussed: Dorcas’s background and how her love for Math led her to study Applied Statistics What she calls herself Dorcas’s love for data, data puns and t shirts with them All the key steps she took to end up working in health with her skill…

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Episode 5- Interview with Siyabonga Ndwandwe 1:10:26

2y ago1:10:26

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In this episode we talked with Siyabonga Ndwandwe, a computational health economist from Eswatini currently based in London about his to journey to working in Public health and what it has been like for him. In the episode we discussed: What is computational health economics and what that entails His background and motivation to study health econom…

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Episode 4-Interview with Nang’andu Chizyuka 52:03

2+ y ago52:03

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In this episode we chat with Nang’andu, a health promotion specialist from Zambia about her 11 year career in public health. We discussed: How Nana started her career in public health and what motivated her to focus on health in development Secondary prevention in Cervical cancer All things Cervical cancer What work she currently does and what that…

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Episode 51: Strategic Plan 2027 w/ Brian Moran the Assistant to the City Manager 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

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Enjoy as I sit with Brian Moran as we discuss the exciting plans coming from the 2027 Strategic Plan. There are some impressive changes, and improvements, coming to Baytown! It is clear the say that WE ARE LISTENING TO THE COMMUNITY! To get a better understanding take a listen and share with others. If you have questions about the Strategic Plan, o…

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Episode 3 -Interview with Temitope Ben-Ajepe 42:40

2+ y ago42:40

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In this episode we chat with Temitope Ben-Ajepe, a pharmacist and public health consultant from Nigeria. We discussed: Her pharmacy background and how she ended up studying pharmacy Her motivations to explore regulatory work and work at a macro level Details of different internship and placement experiences, what she enjoyed and what she learnt the…

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Episode 2-Interview with Dr. Nikki Kay 53:52

2+ y ago53:52

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Nikki Kay a specialist Public Health physician currently based at the Duke-NUS Medical School Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE) and SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) in Singapore. We discussed: Her 16 year career in public health medicine starting from her background and what motivated her to …

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Episode 1-Interview with Mandi Tembo 47:56

2+ y ago47:56

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In this episode we talk with Mandi Tembo, a Menstrual health enthusiast and PhD research fellow with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine about her journey and career in public health. We discussed: Mandi's introduction to and start of her public health work How she started her PhD and the opportunities that led her to that point The …

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Introduction to Utano Public Health Chats 9:14

2+ y ago9:14

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This episode covers the goal, vision and background of Utano Public Health Chats and gives an overview of what the episodes will be looking at and covering.By utanopublichealth

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Episode 50: Sabrina Martin & Kourtney Bonzo Introducing the all NEW Baytown Serves! 11:29

2+ y ago11:29

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Take a listen as we welcome back Sabrina and Kourtney from our Community Engagement department. If you are an individual, or family, looking for ways to give back to the community this is the episode you really need to listen close to. Sabrina and Kourtney introduce the all new BAYTOWN SERVES! An amazing hub created by the Community Engagement team…

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Episode 49: Babies in Baytown Community Impact Fund w/Laura Alvarado & Valerie Adame 27:17

2+ y ago27:17

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We had the absolute please to sit with City of Baytown Councilwoman Ms. Laura Alvarado who is also the Community Systems Manager for First3Years & Lead for Babies in Baytown. She was joined with Ms. Valerie Adame who is the Board President for Church Women United Child Care Center & a Babies in Baytown Partner. We discussed the impactful Babies in …

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Episode 48: Parks & Recreation ~Park Projects and More! w/ Cliff Hatch, Cornell Gordon, & Kyle Frye 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

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We all love our Parks & Recreation department for all they do and provide the citizens of Baytown. Today we have the pleasure to sit with Cliff Hatch the new Parks & Recreation Director and two members of his team: Cornell Gordon and Kyle Frye. Enjoy as we discuss the Parks' Perfect Trails Projects, New features coming to many city parks, the retur…

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Episode 47: Kourtney Bonzo~ Community Engagement Specialist: Adopt-A-Spot 13:14

2+ y ago13:14

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Enjoy as we sit with one of our newest members of the Community Engagement team, Kourtney Bonzo. We discuss Kourtney's journey to Baytown, her love of volunteerism, and what is to come in 2022 for the community from the Community Engagement team. Kourtney details her latest project called Adopt-a-Spot. What is the program?: "When you join Baytown's…

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The Mechanical Man 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.In this special one-off episode (whilst I get some new guests and material ready!) I'm joined by the author, podcaster and all-round bon ouef, Ben Baker, to discuss a record that he sent to me only a week ago. It's fair to say I've become a bit o…

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Episode 46: 2021 Recap! What’s Next for Community Engagement & Baytown Engage? w/ Sabrina, Jamie.& Erline 18:04

2+ y ago18:04

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Enjoy as Sabrina, Jamie, and Erline recap all the amazing projects, programs, and work produced from the Community Engagement team in 2021. We also discussed past Baytown Engage Podcast guests and hinted to what will be coming in 2022 for the department and Podcast. Enjoy the journey down memory lane! Please visit www.baytownengage.com for all upco…

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Episode 45: Wanda Malone, Gwen Taylor, & Janda Griffin w/Baytown Civic Academy 25:42

3y ago25:42

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Enjoy as we sit with three current academy members of Baytown Engage Civic Academy Cohort 2. Wanda. Gwen, and Janda share their love of Baytown, the beauty in being a part of the community, and how the academy has opened their eyes to see all the amazing work the city is doing to makes Baytown bigger and better. Enjoy and be sure to join the conver…

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Episode 44: Phelitria Barnes Baytown Engage Civic Academy Alum 26:48

3y ago26:48

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Enjoy as we sit with one of our very first Baytown Engage Civic Academy Alum, Ms. Phelitria Barnes. Ms. Barnes is not new to civic awareness, but she is new to seeing things on the side of the citizen. We had a great time discussing her deep roots in Baytown and McNair, her mother's volunteer fight fighter days, community impact, and her BIG why fo…

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Auto racing movies: Le Mans, Ford vs Ferrari, Rush 54:41

3y ago54:41

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In this episode, Game Film reviews three films based in the fastest-moving sports of them all, namely auto racing. Hosts Aron Harris and Os Davis take a look at three good ones: • Le Mans (1971) – Steve McQueen stars in this high-action, low-dialogue vehicle (so to speak) centered on the events during one run of the world’s most famous endurance ra…

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Animals playing football: Gus, Bonzo Goes to College, Air Bud 2 42:47

3y ago42:47

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Gods help us: In this episode, Game Film focuses on the incredible Hollywood sub-genre of movies about animals playing football – professional, college and high school (we think). Hosts Os Davis and Aron Harris take a look at: • Gus (1976) – NFL laughingstocks the California Atoms employ the services of a Yugoslavian mule on the field, not to menti…

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Episode 43: Rachel Philo City of Baytown‘s Talent Management Specialist 18:41

3y ago18:41

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Enjoy as I sit with Rachel as we discuss what it means to be a Talent Management Specialist for the City of Baytown. Rachel shares her journey to the City, the Pipe Academy, and how she helps empower employees to feel Empowered to make changes that will bring unity and growth to the City.By baytownenegage

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Episode 42: Lisa Loredo our Extraordinary Homebound Delivery Technician 15:26

3y ago15:26

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Enjoy as we sit with Lisa Loredo who is our in house Homebound Delivery Technician. Lisa shares her journey to the library, her love of helping our patrons, Friday Morning Adult Book Club, and the all new Romance Book Club! She also explains how she still provided great books to her patrons during the height of Covid. If you, or someone you know, w…

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Episode 41: Jake Boyd and Kathy Bermudez Talk Library Programs for ADULTS! 19:22

3y ago19:22

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This episode was a true TREAT! I sat with Jake and Kathy with the Sterling Library. We discussed how it was starting during the high points of COVID and trying to bring programming to the citizens. We talked about the awesome new programs that they have launched: Books and Looks Cooking Time Bullet Journaling Creative Writing Club Be sure to take a…

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Wrestling movies: Requiem for a Heavyweight, The Wrestler, Beyond the Mat, Fighting with my Family 1:05:28

3y ago1:05:28

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This episode, Game Film focuses on movies about professional wrestling. Hosts Aron Harris and Os Davis take a look at: • Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) – The Rod Serling-scripted, star-studded (Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris and a cameo by Muhammad Ali) production of a washed-up boxer; • The Wrestler (2008) – the Micke…

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Olympics movies: Chariots of Fire; Miracle; Olympia 44:45

3y ago44:45

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In this episode, Game Film focuses on movies about the Olympic Games. Hosts Os Davis and Aron Harris take a look at: • Chariots of Fire (1980) – The Oscar-winning film about a pair of athletes on Britain’s track-and-field team at the 1924 Games; • Miracle (2004) – the motion picture retelling of the plucky USA hockey team’s coming together in time …

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Episode 40: Jenna Stevenson~ Aquatic Superintendent ( Parks & Recreation) 19:31

3y ago19:31

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Sabrina and I had the pleasure to sit with Jenna Stevenson the Aquatic Superintendent. Jenna shares with us the impact the pandemic had on our water parks, her journey to the City of Baytown, the ins and outs of running a water park ( well over 500 employees just for aquatics!), the amazing awards won for the innovation City of Baytown's water park…

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Billiards movies: the Hustler, the Color of Money, the Baron & the Kid 54:50

3y ago54:50

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This episode, the sport of choice on Game Film is billiards. Hosts Aron Harris and Os Davis take a look at: • The Hustler (1961) – This noir pool hall Academy Awards-dominating film features an all-star cast including Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie and Jackie Gleason – also gritty locations, taut dialogue and some serious character dram…

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Episode 39: Jamie Galloway & David Alamia (Office of Emergency Management) 23:22

3y ago23:22

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Today we sit with our very own Emergency Management Team! We welcomed Jamie Galloway, the Emergency Management & Prep Coordinator, along with David Alamia, the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. We discussed their career journey and how they made their way to the City of Baytown. They both shared much needed information on how to prepare for …

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Baseball movies: Eight Men Out, the Glory of Their Times, Game 6 37:31

3y ago37:31

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Baseball is the sport of choice on this episode of Game Film. Hosts Os Davis and Aron Harris take a look at: • Eight Men Out (1995) – Director John Sayles deploys a star-studded ensemble cast to depict the story of the “Black Sox” scandal during the 1919 World Series; • The Glory of their Times (1970) – an hour-long documentary on baseball and the …

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Episode 38: Christina Dickerson Community Case Worker w/ Marcelus-Williams Resource Center 20:39

3+ y ago20:39

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Enjoy this very informative episode discussing Homelessness Outreach. I sit with Christina Dickerson who is the Community Case Worker for Marcelous-Williams Resource Center. Christina works hard to help those in need of resources to get back on track. From mapping out a plan to see all areas of the clients needs to going the extra mile to get them …

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Episode 37: Charles Johnson (City Council District 3) 27:37

3+ y ago27:37

27:37

Let us welcome City Councilman, Charles Johnson of District 3, to Baytown Engage. Listen and enjoy as we discuss to his motivation to run for City Council, his genuine love of service and where that started, his motivation to continue to strive to make Baytown greater, and his giant accomplishments one being the FIRST ever Juneteeth Celebration bei…

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Laura Grimshaw on Neil Innes and The Bonzo Dog Band 59:38

3+ y ago59:38

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.This episode marks one year of The Head Ballet's existence and what better way to celebrate than by exploring the band who gave the show its name and one member of that group in particular - the much loved and much missed Neil Innes.Joining Paul …

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Episode 36: One Year Anniversary w/ Jamie Eustace, Sabrina Martin & Erline Maingot 14:39

3+ y ago14:39

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Happy 1 year Anniversary to Baytown Engage! Enjoy as the tables are turned on Erline as Jamie and Sabrina take to the host seat and interview Erline about past shows, guests, and the purpose for the Baytown Engage Podcast. Follow the show and get ENGAGED at www.baytownengage.com There can suggest guests, show ideas, and see all the major projects t…

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Episode 35: Homelessness Outreach w/ Tammy Guidry of Marcelous -Williams Resource Center & T.Y.C INC. 24:44

3+ y ago24:44

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Enjoy this very informative episode discussing Homelessness Outreach. I sit with Mrs. Tammy Guidry who is the Director of Outreach and Homeless Services for Marcelous-Williams Resource Center. Mrs. Tammy, and her team, work hard to help those in need of resources to get back on track. From identification help, transportation assistance, food, cloth…

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Chris Shaw on Cook & Moore 53:23

3+ y ago53:23

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.It's back to 1967 for this episode as my guest, Chris Shaw, of the amazing Beatles podcast I Am The EggPod, joins me to unravel the dark psychedelia and heart-rending tracks on Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's film tie-in single, Bedazzled and Love …

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