Best Rotary International Podcasts (2024)

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Facing the Challenges in Changing Times. Niranjan Deodhar 19:38

17h ago19:38

19:38

What are the main challenges facing Rotary right now? Incoming District Governor of District 9685 in Sydney's upper north shore, Niranjan Deodhar paints his vision for the year ahead, the challenges and how they will be met. 17 mins.

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EPISODE 38 - Project Peanut Butter's Global Impact 32:05

2d ago32:05

32:05

Send us a Text Message. Can the power of one small, nutritious peanut butter product change the world? Join us to discover how Dr. Mark Maneri’s innovative ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is revolutionizing the fight against severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Maneri, visionary CEO and founder of Project Peanut Butter, a…

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Labor of love 19:00

3d ago19:00

19:00

Supported by a Rotary Programs of Scale award, an initiative in Nigeria seeks to remedy the country's high instances of maternal death. Rotary magazine senior staff writer Diana Schoberg visited the initiative for the April 2024 issue. This audio version of her story is narrated by Andy Choi.

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Behind the scenes of the Joey Joy Flight. Steve Buchanan 22:47

6d ago22:47

22:47

The Joey Joy Flight has enabled hundreds of disabled and disadvantaged children to experience the thrill of flight in a modern jet plane. But how does this all work and who puts it together? We learn about the role of Turramurra Rotary Club and Pathfinders the Qantas staff charity. Steve Buchanan from Qantas takes us behind the scenes of this excit…

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Dementia. What We Need to Know. 21:24

6d ago21:24

21:24

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions, and their personalities may change. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a …

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Inspirational Women Recognised by Rotary 27:27

6d ago27:27

27:27

Here is how to thank, to recognise and salute women known to you who are doing something exceptional in the community. Sue Hayward, Chair of the Rotary Inspirational Womens Awards explains why it matters and how it all works. Stacy Jane a RIWA winner in 2023 explains how following dreadful abuse and violence she founded Escabags a practical solutio…

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Tech Entrepreneur, Founder of Mwseq and Musician R Darryl Thomas 51:24

9d ago51:24

51:24

Welcome to the interview with the multitalented tech founder and musician R Darryl Thomas. In this podcast, we have a bubbling range of topics from his work on the exciting new startup for Superfans of budding musicians. Would you like to meet the next big star early in their career? Listen to this episode to learn how through the App Mwseq (www.mw…

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Interview with Marta Nicholas - Host of University of Chicago Radio Show - Music Around the World 56:51

10d ago56:51

56:51

Producer and Host of University of Chicago Radio Station WHPK Program: International Music Around the World Community DJ and University of Chicago alumna Marta Nicholas has had the longest relationship with the school and the station and recalls visiting friends at WHPK’s predecessor station in the 1950s, when she was a student at the University of…

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Birthing Safely with Zonta and Rotary 17:24

13d ago17:24

17:24

What must it be like to give birth in a mud hut on an earth floor? This is the dangerous situation for millions of mothers in developing countries. But thanks to the work of Zonta, assisted by community groups like Rotary, a simple but effective, hygienic birthing kit is now being assembled and sent to women in need and their birth attendants. www.…

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EPISODE 37 - Empowering Youth and Supporting Vulnerable Communities with Power Speaks Louder 30:37

13d ago30:37

30:37

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how creativity and community service can transform lives? Join us as we sit down with visionary designer Hunter from Power Speaks Louder, who shares her incredible journey from the world of design to becoming a community leader. Hunter enlightens us on the origins of Power Speaks Louder, an organization dedicat…

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From farm to pantry 18:42

22d ago18:42

18:42

Harvest Against Hunger rescues a staggering amount of produce from Washington's farm fields and fruit trees to nourish hungry families. But it never works alone. This story by Allecia Vermillion originally appeared in the March 2024 issue of Rotary magazine. This audio version of her story is narrated by Andy Choi.…

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Rhymes With - Postville Community Heart & Soul 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

Crystal Duffy, Community Developer for the Postville Community Heart and Soul program joins us on this episode to talk about one NE Iowa communities journey through the Heart and Soul framework. Postville, a small town of 2,500+ in rural Allamakee County, has been slowly growing for well over a decade as local processing plant jobs and various indu…

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EPISODE 36 - Conquering Malnutrition with Project Peanut Butter and Rotary's Global Impact 28:45

1M ago28:45

28:45

Send us a Text Message. Discover the groundbreaking strides in combating severe acute malnutrition as we host an insightful conversation with Dr. Mark Manary, the trailblazing mind behind Project Peanut Butter, and Arthur Santos, the president-elect of the Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Club. Prepare to be moved by tales of innovation and compassion tha…

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Greetings from Singapore 6:49

1M ago6:49

6:49

A recap of the latest news, events, acts of service, and milestones in the Rotary community. The 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore has arrived! In this week's roundup, Linda Yu brings you key events, personalities, and stories from Singapore. Plus, a dispatch from the world of Rotary Community Corps (RCCs).…

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Rhymes With Decorah - Porter House Museum 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

Located on a stately corner of Broadway and River Street in downtown Decorah is the former home of Adelbert Field Porter (1879 – 1968) and Grace Young Porter (1880 – 1964). Both single children of early Decorah and NE Iowa business families, Grace and Bert Porter left their home as a Museum of worldly collections that inspire exploration of history…

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Life line: Preventing suicide 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

In 2015, Lori Crider lost her nephew to suicide. During a long, and ongoing, journey of grief, she met Shirley Weddle: a fellow loss survivor. In 2021, they worked together to help build the Rotary E-Club of Suicide Prevention and Brain Health to destigmatize mental health, draw attention to warning signs, and connect with experts to learn about su…

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EPISODE 35 - The Power of Vocational Service Awards 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

Send us a Text Message. Every community has its quiet champions, and today, we're shining the spotlight on those extraordinary individuals with Rob Haskins, president of the Murrieta Rotary Club. Prepare to be moved by tales of compassion and courage as we discuss the Vocational Service Awards, honoring those whose daily deeds typically go unnotice…

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EPISODE 34 - Rotary International President-Elect, Stephanie Urchick on Fostering Peace and Diversity 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

Send us a Text Message. Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International President-Elect, steps into our podcast studio, exuding the wisdom and strategy that she's poised to bring to one of the world's most impactful service organizations. She doesn't just sit at the helm; she actively steers the Rotary community towards greater diversity, inclusion, and gl…

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EPISODE 33 - VTT Tours a Mission of Water and Empowerment in Thailand 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

Send us a Text Message. Embark on a stirring journey with us, as we share the riveting tales of Rotarians embodying the spirit of 'Heroes of Hope'. Our latest episode captures the heart of true service, featuring the remarkable Stephen Gale, Dan Cortese, and Nicholas Campbell, who bring their water system expertise to the beautiful but challenged l…

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EPISODE 32- Vision to Learn - The Journey of Giving Kids Clear Futures with Rotary 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the monumental impact of providing children with the gift of sight as we're joined by the passionate Nora and Damian Carroll from Vision to Learn. Together, we uncover the startling reality that up to 40% of kids in areas like Riverside County are hindered academically due to uncorrected vision problems. This episod…

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Rhymes With - Rotary International 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Rhymes With Decorah is back after our fun mini-series of shows from Lansing, Iowa - and what better topic to talk about than the Service of Rotary International and the Decorah Rotary Club! Join Ward Budweg, Brecka Putnam, and Benji for a conversation about Rotary and all that this incredible organization does - Service above Self! Decorah Rotary R…

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EPISODE 31 - Way Speech Contest 24:20

2M ago24:20

24:20

Send us a Text Message. Esther Phala, the District 5330 4-Way Speech contest winner, joins the conversation about how preparing and performing in this contest changes the lives and perspectives of the students who participate.By Judy Zulfiqar

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My Rotary Year in Brazil. Tilly Colville 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

What is it really like to spend a year overseas on the Rotary Youth Exchange program? 15 year old Tilly Colville spent 2023 in Brazil, learning the language, the culture, the cuisine and the customs. She travelled widely in Brazil and beyond packing in experiences and making friends which will remain with her forever. www.ryea.org.au…

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Rhymes With - Sangerfest - Dr. David Judisch 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

Sangerfest 2022, Photo: Beth Skogen Dr. David Judisch, Director of the Luren Singing Society and Director in Chief for the Norwegian Singers Association of America joins us for this episode to talk about Sangerfest - and so much more! Sangerfest is a celebration and gathering of Norwegian Singing Societies from across the country that happens every…

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EPISODE 30 - iGNITE Festival - 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

Send us a Text Message. Immediate Past District Governor Don Casper gives us a sneak peek at what the upcoming iGNITE Festival offers. This festival, which will be held at Lake Skinner on June 15th, will be open to everyone and will be one that no one will want to miss.By Judy Zulfiqar

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Rhymes With Lansing #5 - Rick Welsh 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Welsh's Village Farm & Home, Lansing Iowa - Photo Benji Nichols Welcome to "Rhymes With Lansing" - a mini-series of podcast shows featuring just a few of the amazing folks that call Lansing, Iowa home. Recorded in the Spring of 2024, these shows represent a snapshot in time of life in one of Iowa's great, rural, Mississippi River towns. Find the in…

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Rhymes With Lansing #4 - Melissa & Nick Hammell 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

Welcome to "Rhymes With Lansing" - a mini-series of podcast shows featuring just a few of the amazing folks that call Lansing, Iowa home. Recorded in the Spring of 2024, these shows represent a snapshot in time of life in one of Iowa's great, rural, Mississippi River towns. Find the intro show to this series here. Melissa & Nick Hammell are both bu…

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Dr. Peter Salk on immunizations and his father’s legacy 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

On April 12, 1955, Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. announced to the world that Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was safe, effective, and potent. This medical breakthrough cemented Dr. Salk’s legacy and made polio eradication a possibility. His son, Dr. Peter Salk, is the president and director of the Jonas Salk Legacy Foundation, also serving as a professor …

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World Immunization Week kicks off 6:49

2M ago6:49

6:49

A recap of the latest news, events, acts of service, and milestones in the Rotary community. This is a key week on the Rotary calendar in the fight against diseases such as polio and measles, and the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its youth camp project.…

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Rhymes With Lansing #3 - Andrew Boddicker 33:02

2M ago33:02

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Photo Courtesy of Walking Space Welcome to "Rhymes With Lansing" - a mini-series of podcast shows featuring just a few of the amazing folks that call Lansing, Iowa home. Recorded in the Spring of 2024, these shows represent a snapshot in time of life in one of Iowa's great, rural, Mississippi River towns. Find the intro show to this series here. An…

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17: Rotary Magazine - Spring 2024 1:40:15

2M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

In the latest edition of Rotary Magazine, we catch up with Tom Hamblet who has had quite the start to 2024, winning the BBC show MasterChef: The Professionals. But Tom's culinary journey actually started out when he won the Rotary Young Chef competition in 2014, which was his first ever competition! A decade on, his career trajectory is set to soar…

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EPISODE 29 - 2.Human Trafficking Awareness Trailer 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

Send us a Text Message. PDG Dan Goodrich and PDG Ricardo Loretta unveil the impactful Human Trafficking Awareness interactive exhibit, a project born out of a deep-seated passion for eradicating human trafficking in our region. They delve into the profound inspiration behind this initiative, which will soon be introduced in District 5330 to raise c…

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Helping Other Helpers Do What They Do Best. The Bikers Hand 19:25

3M ago19:25

19:25

The Bikers Hand is a group of motor bike enthusiasts who share a passion for charity rides and have a deep commitment to helping the homeless and individuals in need. Donations of food, drink, clothing and other everyday items are gathered and distributed to over 35 charities, support groups and school breakfast groups. Founder Tony Davies explains…

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EPISODE 29 - Vocational Training Team 19:17

3M ago19:17

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Send us a Text Message. PDG Bob Duistermars, PDG Dan Goodrich and Jennifer O'Farrell from the Vocational Training Team, headed to Thailand to help fight against human trafficking, join us to discuss this vital mission. We learn what a Rotary Vocational Training Team is about and how Rotarians worldwide work together to make a more significant impac…

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Rhymes With Lansing #2 - Erin Cubbon - Naturalist 33:26

3M ago33:26

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Erin Cubbon, Naturalist, Allamakee Co Conservation Welcome to "Rhymes With Lansing" - a mini-series of podcast shows featuring just a few of the amazing folks that call Lansing, Iowa home. Recorded in the Spring of 2024, these shows represent a snapshot in time of life in one of Iowa's great, rural, Mississippi River towns. Find the intro show to t…

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Rhymes With Lansing #1 - Maryann Baldwin 35:50

3M ago35:50

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Maryann Baldwin, Lansing Entrepreneur Photo by: Brittany Todd Welcome to "Rhymes With Lansing" - a mini-series of podcast shows featuring just a few of the amazing folks that call Lansing, Iowa home. Recorded in the Spring of 2024, these shows represent a snapshot in time of life in one of Iowa's great, rural, Mississippi River towns. Find the intr…

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Rhymes With Lansing - Intro Show 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Lansing, Iowa - Courtesy, Driftless Visitors Center Welcome to a special mini-series of shows we're calling "Rhymes With Lansing" - bringing you stories from "where Main Street meets the Mississippi" in Iowa's very NE Corner. Located in Allamakee County, Lansing is a town of almost 1,000 people ideally tucked into a wooded valley along the Mississi…

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Hope in grief 17:34

3M ago17:34

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With suicides rising in the U.S., Rotary members who’ve lost loved ones are determined to prevent more deaths. Their first step — talking. After her nephew’s death, Lori Crider worked with Shirley Weddle, also a loss survivor and mental health advocate, to establish the Rotary E-Club of Suicide Prevention and Brain Health. This audio version of ⁠⁠a…

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Improving Women's Lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

Dr Marthe Kondemo is visiting Australia fromthe Democratic Republic of Congo to learn about innovative women's health and livelihood initiatives to see what may be replicable in the DRC. While here shewill meet a wide range of organisations dealing with such issues as domestic violence prevention, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, disability serv…

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Rhymes With - Allamakee County 40:32

3M ago40:32

40:32

Valerie Reinke, Executive Director of Allamakee County Iowa Economic Development & Tourism joins us for this episode of "Rhymes With... Allamakee" Iowa's most Northeastern County is a treasure trove of outdoor beauty, recreation opportunities, and some very dynamic communities. With just over 14,000 people, Allamakee County consists of six small to…

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EPISODE 28 - Club Leader and Member Training Assembly 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

Send us a Text Message. PDG Marilyn Sanderson and MaryAlice Owens give a detailed outline of what attendees can expect at the Club Leader and Member Training Assembly scheduled for Saturday, April 6th from 8am to 1pm. This dynamic training session is open to all Rotarians and those interested in learning more about Rotary and how it works.…

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Rhymes With Decorah - Chad Elliott DCSD Culinary Specialist 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

Join us on this episode of "Rhymes With Decorah" as we take an awesome opportunity to talk with Decorah Community School District Nutrition Director and Culinary Specialist Chad Elliott. With deep roots in the Decorah area, Chad brings a background in the commercial food service industry to what may be any communities most important food source - s…

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Rhymes With - Spring Inspire(d) 2024! 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Cover image by Anne Butera / MyGiantStrawberry.com Join the WHOLE fam on this show for a rundown on the Spring 2024 Issue of Inspire(d) Magazine! Here's Aryn's editors letter for this issue as well. Don't miss a tiny bit of this beautiful issue (inside and out!). Thanks for listening, reading, and supporting our mission of sharing positive news! Fi…

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Lessons for Life from RYLA 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience where students develop their skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. They build communication and problem solving skills and learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers and peer mentors. Thowshi Dimantha, a Sydney student describesher recent RYLA e…

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Rotary’s first first gentleman: Nick Krayacich 36:50

4M ago36:50

36:50

On July 1, 2022, Jennifer Jones became Rotary’s first female president – which left her husband, Nick Krayacich, in a unique, challenging, and at times enviable position. Rotary magazine senior editor Geoff Johnson sits down with Krayacich to discuss his life as a travelling physician, globetrotting golfer, and Rotary’s first first gentleman.…

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EPISODE 27 - RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) 20:47

4M ago20:47

20:47

Send us a Text Message. Alumni, Alohi joins us to give her perspective as a student who benefited from RYLA last year and is ready and eager to serve as an alumnus this year. After hearing her story, you will know why District 5330 RYLA is the biggest and best in the world!By Judy Zulfiqar

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Upcycling for Good 23:24

4M ago23:24

23:24

Jemma Wlasichuk transforms old furniture, saves useful items from landfill and turns them into items of beauty. Using trauma inspired design principles she devotes skill, time and inspiration to improve conditions at the Hornsby Kuring gai Womens Shelter. No surprise that Jemma won a Pride of Workmanship Award from St Ives Rotary Club.www.shedeleve…

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EPISODE 26 - Tawnya Hensley 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Send us a Text Message. Tawnya Hensley brings several students from the Rotary Life program to explain first-hand how that program has impacted their life.By Judy Zulfiqar

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