Best Mandy Mason Podcasts (2024)

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279. Ginna Claire Mason, Beth Lothers and Antonio Salazar 55:54

2d ago55:54

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Meet Ginna Claire Mason and Beth Lothers. Ginna Claire, born and raised in Franklin Tennessee, is known for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. She and Beth Lothers, Nolensville Historical Society, are behind a the star studded production at The Franklin Theatre, “There’s No Place Like Home,” Monday, August 12 at 7pm to benefit the Morto…

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Rena Mason 1:37:14

4d ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Scotty talks to award-winning author Rena Mason about her upbringing in both northern California and upstate New York, her early introduction to horror through "Godzilla" and Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are," how a bad experience with an English professor, family obligations, and her career as an OR nurse steered her away from a literar…

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278. Father Augustine Mang 52:12

9d ago52:12

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Father Augustine Mang is experiencing his first parish assignment as a priest at St. Philip where he's the new Associate Pastor. Father Mang, who grew up in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Southeast Asia, shares his experience with faith, coming to the U.S. and discerning a life in the priesthood. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radi…

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277. Cleo Childs - "Moving With" 59:38

15d ago59:38

59:38

Living Real Radio interviews poet, Cleo Child's. Childs was 28 when she lost her mother to early onset Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Childs processed her journey and her grief through poetry which developed into a spoken word tribute album to her mother titled "Moving With."…

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Eric J. Guignard 2:42:04

17d ago2:42:04

2:42:04

Scotty talks to Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award-winning author, editor, anthologist, and publisher Eric J. Guignard about growing up in sunny southern California, how his early interest in "Hardy Boys" adventure novels combined with his fascination with the short horror tale to craft his own unique sensibility, and how--after the 2008 financi…

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276. Jeff Steinberg and Birdie Nichols 48:25

23d ago48:25

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We talk to young singer/songwriter, Birdie Nichols and composer/producer, Jeff Steinberg, about their upcoming performances. Birdie is a young songwriter playing at Concerts in the Courtyard, St. Philip, Friday, July 26. Jeff is part of the Great American Songbook Series at the Franklin Theatre, July 31, where his ensemble will celebrate the 100th …

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275. Mae Rogers, Monica Barnett & Mandy Ramey 47:30

30d ago47:30

47:30

Living Real interview's more musical artists, Mae Rogers, Monica Ramey and Mandy Barnett, all performing locally in Franklin, TN. Mae Rogers just graduated with her BA in vocal performance from Oklahoma University. Mae is part of St. Philip's Concerts in the Courtyard, Friday, July 19, 7pm. Monica and Mandy are hosts of Variety on Main at the Frank…

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Angela Sylvaine returns 1:51:34

1M ago1:51:34

1:51:34

Author Angela Sylvaine returns, this time to talk to Scotty about about her debut fiction collection "The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls" (2024, Dark Matter INK). They do a deep dive into the inspiration and history behind some of the individual stories, and they discuss the theme of "lost girls" more generally. They also talk about the upcoming …

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"Late Night With the Devil," "Creep," summer movie preview, and more with Mandy Connor 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Boston-bestie Mandy Connor is back to talk about the recent hit film "Late Night with the Devil" (2023), the cult classic "Creep" (2014), our new shared obsession around "submechanophobia," and a few of the horror movies we're most excited to see this year. WARNING: Spoilers for "Creep" begin at around the 30:00 mark, and go until about 33:00. Trai…

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272. Robert Feduccia - The Eucharistic Revival 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

Former Living Real co-host, Robert Feduccia, talks to us about the significance of the Eucharistic Revival in the US as its Pilgrimage comes through Nashville, TN June 25 to 30. With a Masters in Theology, Robert is recognized as an expert in the New Evangelization having written the evangelization document for the National Federation for Catholic …

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271. Brian Connelly 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Brian Connelly is a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and touring guitarist with Francesca Battistelli and Matthew West. He also leads the music ministry for the 5pm Mass at St. Philip. In anticipation of his concert at St. Philip, we follow up with Brian about his upcoming album release, June 28.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Aric Sundquist 1:42:56

2M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Scotty talks to author, editor, and publisher Aric Sundquist about growing up a "Yooper" in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and how his mother's love of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, sparked his early interest in dark fiction. Aric discusses the influence of Koontz, King (especially his 1978 collection "Night Shift" and the subsequent 1985 anthology fi…

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270. Analisa & John 59:11

2M ago59:11

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We interview Nashville married couple and music duo, Analisa & John, about how performing the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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269. Lisa Stewart and Joe Hand 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to country and jazz artist, actress and television host, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand, about their music and upcoming events. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Lisa Stewart.…

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Cannibal talk with Rebecca Rowland, Gwendolyn Kiste, and Daniel Braum 2:20:11

3M ago2:20:11

2:20:11

Happy StokerCon, everyone! To celebrate this year's Bram Stoker Awards, Scotty has brought back some favorite guests to talk about the nominated anthology "American Cannibal" (Maenad Press, 2023). Editor Rebecca Rowland and authors Gwendolyn Kiste and Daniel Braum are here to talk about the book, their contributions, and to further explore the weir…

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268. Hometowne Music Group 58:09

3M ago58:09

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St. Philip is gearing up for another Concerts in the Courtyard season with some new artists in the mix. One of them, Hometowne Music Group, is kicking off the concert series on May 31. Kyle, Izze, John, Brett, Merrick and Carole tell us how they're not just united by the same hometown, but their desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages an…

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267. Craig Colson on Fentanyl, the Deadliest Drug Threat 59:59

3M ago59:59

59:59

Catholic Composer and Music Director, Craig Colson, lost his son Matthew to Fentanyl poisoning in the Fall of 2021. The US Office of Public Affairs named Fentanyl "the deadliest drug threat the United States has ever faced, killing 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone." Just one pill can kill. Craig talks to us about what he's lea…

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C.J. Leede 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

Scotty talks to author C.J. Leede about going from a sci-fi and fantasy-reading medieval studies major who had "never read a horror novel in [her] life" to becoming the author of "Maeve Fly" (2023, Tor Nightfire), which is nominated this year for both a Splatterpunk Award and a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. C.J. talks…

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266. 6th Sunday of Easter with John Angotti 56:42

3M ago56:42

56:42

It's a Back to Back Sunday for the 6th Sunday of Easter. John share's a short reflection related to the readings in the Catholic Lectionary followed by two songs back to back. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Robert P. Ottone 1:46:58

3M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Scotty talks to author Robert P. Ottone about growing up on Long Island, his decision to leave his job as a copywriter and become a teacher while also pursuing a career as a writer, and the pushback he received writing horror while working toward an MFA in Children's Literature. Robert also discusses the importance of writing as an outlet for grief…

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265. Chris Padgett - Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples 50:42

4M ago50:42

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We convene the Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples catching up with speaker, musician, author, professor, and comedian, Chris Padgett, about his mission to laugh, share the unstoppable love of Christ, and celebrate our common humanity.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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264. Anne Kertz Kernion on Neuroscience and Spirituality 56:01

4M ago56:01

56:01

Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain published by Loyola Press, discusses the insights we've gained about spirituality through neuroscience. Anne is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Have a Talk Wit…

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Rachel Eve Moulton 1:19:33

4M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Scotty talks to author Rachel Eve Moulton about her acclaimed novels "Tinfoil Butterfly" (2019) and "The Insatiable Volt Sisters" (2023), both from MCD x FSG Books. Along the way they discuss Rachel's upbringing in Antioch, Ohio, her early influences from Flannery O'Connor to Stephen King, the importance of place in her work, the culture shock of m…

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263. Robert Feduccia, Tony & Jose Meléndez, Rich Donovan 57:34

4M ago57:34

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We interview Robert Feduccia, Tony Meléndez, his brother, Jose, and Rich Donovan on location at the 2024 Continuing the Journey Youth Ministry Conference in Kearny New Jersey. All about youth ministry and what Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring to Liturgy and the Church. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Consuming Fire - Danny Chambers.…

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262. John Flaherty on Pastoral Music, Ministry and Divine Mercy 59:26

4M ago59:26

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We talk to John Flaherty about pastoral music, ministry, Divine Mercy and more. John Flaherty works at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, serving as director of liturgy and music, teaching in the Center for Religion and Spirituality, and participating on the campus ministry team. He has been involved in music and educational ministry for 2…

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Aaron Campbell 1:51:00

4M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

Scotty talks to comic-book artist and writer Aaron Campbell about his early horror influences from Dungeons and Dragons, T.E.D. Klein, and H.P. Lovecraft, and the labyrinthine path through the early days of his career. They discuss "Infidel" (2018, Image Comics), Aaron's acclaimed collaboration with writer Pornsak Pichetshote and colorist José Vill…

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261. Easter Sunday with Father Ed Steiner 57:42

5M ago57:42

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Jesus is Risen! We reflect on Easter with Living Real/St. Philip pastor, Father Ed Steiner. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Kings College Choir.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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260. Tom Booth on a Meaningful Holy Week 59:57

5M ago59:57

59:57

We talk to Catholic artist, composer, mission leader and all around great guy, Tom Booth, on Palm Sunday about having a meaningful Holy Week. Tom is a Dove Award nominated songwriter and part of the initial team that kicked off Life Teen in 1985 when it was just a single parish ministry in Mesa, Arizona. It has since grown into an international Cat…

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Larry Hinkle 1:29:51

5M ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Scotty talks to author Larry Hinkle about his excellent new collection "The Space Between" (February 14, Trepidatio Publishing). They discuss how Larry's mother helped him discover his early love of horror, but also how negative experiences in writing workshops pushed him out of fiction writing for nearly three decades. After Scotty cools down from…

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259. Duke Daigle and daughter Madelyn's Miracle 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Duke Daigle share's the story of his daughter Madelyn's fight with cancer and the miracle of her continued healing and recovery through the intercession of St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th Century Polish saint.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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258. Godspell the Musical 47:23

5M ago47:23

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St. Philip is gearing up for a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Director, Pat Evans and cast members Chris Raleigh and Tania Davila discuss the musical's origin and significance. Godspell grew out of the Jesus People movement of the late 60's. The show, composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is structured as a …

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Maureen Bharoocha 2:03:22

5M ago2:03:22

2:03:22

So why is Scotty having a former segment director for Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a guest on his horror podcast? Well, aside from being one of his oldest friends, Maureen Bharoocha is also the director of two Lifetime Network thrillers, along with the upcoming teen horror/comedy "The Prank" (March 15, from Iconic Events). Scotty and Maureen talk about he…

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257. The Arm of St. Jude 55:18

5M ago55:18

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We interview St. Philip Director of Adult Faith Formation, Susan Skinner, and parishioner, Paul Chen, about the relic (remains) of St. Jude the Apostle being on display at St. Philip, March 7. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession i…

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256. Kirk Whalum 48:00

6M ago48:00

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World renowned, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is our guest on Living Real Radio. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots, he became an in demand session player for Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Tune in t…

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Gwendolyn Kiste 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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Scotty talks to author Gwendolyn Kiste about her recent short stories "The Hungry Wives of Bleak Street" and "Hear, Hearth, Heartbeat," as well as her upcoming novel "The Haunting of Velkwood" (coming March 5 from Saga Press). They talk about the role of hope in the modern horror story, how the Gothic manifests in the American Rust Belt, and more. …

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255. Msgr. Ray East 53:22

6M ago53:22

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On this episode of Living Real we experience the wisdom of priest/preacher, Monsignor Ray East. Msgr is the son of the late Thomas and Gwendolyn East. The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Africa, he was born in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in San Diego, he graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business Administration. H…

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254. Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson 59:25

6M ago59:25

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We interview talented storytellers, musicians and stewards of the Catholic faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, who joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor that brings together fun, entertainment and faith. We discuss their signature presentation, “Mass Confusion,” and original music.…

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Thom Eberhardt 1:53:02

6M ago1:53:02

1:53:02

Scotty talks to director Thom Eberhardt about his long career in the movie industry, from his admittedly humble beginnings helming the cult thriller "Sole Survivor" (1984) to directing two of the Britain's greatest actors in the Sherlock Holmes comedy "Without a Clue" (1988). Of course, they also discuss Thom's classically bonkers apocalyptic teen …

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253. ValLimar Jansen 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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In honor of Black History Month, we talk to ValLimar Jansen, highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist, about her latest work, "I Will Live Until I Die," where she performs as the late Sister Thea Bowman in a musical telling the story of her life. Sister Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and noted educator and evangelis…

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252. About the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 48:08

7M ago48:08

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This week we break open the Lectionary readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading notes that Jesus spoke as one with authority that was different from the scribes. We reflect on this along adding songs that we find relevant to the Lectionary's themes. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: God Who Listens…

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"Suitable Flesh," "The Invitation" and "Old Country" with Mandy Connor 1:10:30

7M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Boston-bestie Mandy Connor returns to talk about two movies and a novel. She and Scotty begin with their disappointment in the 2023 Heather Graham vehicle "Suitable Flesh," a supposed "spiritual successor" to the classically bonkers 1980s Stuart Gordon films "Re-Animator" (1985) and "From Beyond" (1986). Things improve significantly with their disc…

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251. Brian Connelly 59:34

7M ago59:34

59:34

Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and touring musician, Brian Connelly, discusses the inspirations that led him into Christian Music, touring as Francesca Battistelli's guitarist, parenthood, and his latest singles as he ventures to release one a month.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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250. Father Dexter Noblefranca of St. Patrick's Memphis 54:19

7M ago54:19

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Father Dexter Noblefranca is pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in the heart of Downtown Memphis, a parish with a diverse congregation that includes the unhoused. Fr. Dexter shares his own experience with poverty in the Philippines and his call to the priesthood which brought him to the US and the St. Patrick community. Songs featured only on ou…

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Derik Cavignano 1:28:34

7M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Welcome to 2024! Scotty kicks off the new year by talking to horror and crime-fiction author Derik Cavignano. The two discuss Derik's upbringing in Boston, his early influences, and how the city's legendary history of organized crime impacted his writing. They touch on Derik's recent short story "Temple of the Righteous Harvest" (available in the 2…

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249. Lindy Wynne and Mamas in Spirit 59:56

7M ago59:56

59:56

We interview Lindy Wynne, host of the podcast Mamas in Spirit, a mini-retreat in a podcast. Each week Lindy interviews guests about how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. The stories shared are much like witness talks heard on retreats. Lindy tells us how God led her from Catholic youth ministry to her unique mission.…

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248. Christmas 2023 with Father Ed Steiner 51:37

8M ago51:37

51:37

Merry Christmas friends! We discuss the reasons for the season with Father Ed Steiner, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church which is the mother ship of Living Real Radio. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Holly and the Ivy - Kings College | The Twelve Days of Christmas - Jimmy Buffet | O Little Town o…

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247. John Angotti Christmas Tour 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

Living Real co-host, John Angotti, checks in with us from New Orleans while on his Christmas tour with his band/artists in their own right: Lorraine Hess, Kelly Jones, JT Brown and Dion Clay.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Josh Schlossberg 1:03:34

8M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Scotty closes out 2023 by talking to author Josh Schlossberg about his new novel "Charwood," his award-winning novella "Malinae," Jewish and folk horror, taking inspiration from Josh's interest in ecology and forest protection, writing flawed characters with empathy, and more. They also talk about the Denver Horror Collective and its track record o…

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246. Janelle and Monique Reinhart 59:35

8M ago59:35

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Part 2 of our Reinhart Family interview! Greg interviews Janelle and Monique Reinhart, mother and daughter, both Catholic singer/songwriters. Janelle Reinhart was discovered at World Youth Day 2002, Toronto, Canada. Now, her daughter Monique is on the artist's way at age 16 with 130 songs under her belt.…

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245. Jason & Eric Reinhart 59:54

9M ago59:54

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Greg catches up on old times with Jason Reinhart and his son, Canadian pop artist, Eric Reinhart. The Reinharts have a legacy as Christian musicians in Canada beginning with Jason's wife, Janelle, when she was chosen to sing the theme song for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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