Best Donnel Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 84: Dr. Elvira Parravicini 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture presented the 2024 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal—the nation’s most important award for heroes of the pro-life movement—to Dr. Elvira Parravicini, founding director of the Neonatal Comfort Care Program and professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She established the Neonatal Comfo…

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Episode 83: Church Life Africa 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

The growing population and vibrant faith of African Catholics have engendered a long-expressed hope that the future of the Church is in Africa. Based on a model of solidarity and mutual enrichment between the Church in Africa and the Church in the United States, Church Life Africa (CLA), a strategic initiative at the University of Notre Dame, takes…

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Episode 82: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy 43:32

3M ago43:32

43:32

Natalie MacMaster married Donnell Leahy in 2002, who came to prominence as the lead fiddle player for The Leahy Family. Together the pair have released two albums together. The first, One, was released in 2015. The pair released a traditional Christmas album, A Celtic Family Christmas, the year after. Natalie and Donnell have toured the world toget…

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Episode 81: Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C. 31:12

4M ago31:12

31:12

Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C. is president of Holy Cross Family Ministries, originally established by Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. to promote family prayer for peace. Today, HCFM is an international organization of ministries including Family Rosary, the Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life, the Catholic Mom blog, and Family Theater Produc…

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Episode 80: Randall B. Smith 41:31

6M ago41:31

41:31

Randall B. Smith returns to the studio to discuss his book, "From Here to Eternity: Reflections on Death, Immortality, and the Resurrection of the Body." We chat about how the incarnation of Jesus instituted a radical new way of understanding the universal experience of death. Special Guest: Randall Smith. Links: Randall Smith's professional homepa…

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Episode 79: Gary Anderson 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

Gary Anderson is interested in all dimensions of Biblical studies. His specialization is in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, but because of his interest in the history of interpretation, he also works in Second Temple Judaism and early Christian sources. Special Guest: Gary Anderson. Links: Gary Anderson: Faculty Page — Notre Dame Department of Theo…

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Piranha 3DD (2012) w/ Alex Steed (Finale) 1:26:16

8M ago1:26:16

1:26:16

It's the last episode (at least till Twisters drops) and Alex Steed (@alexsteed) is here to talk about all the bewbs, b00bs, and boobies of Piranha 3DD. Thank you all for listening! Though it was once a wholesome, family-oriented attraction, a water park owned by Chet (David Koechner) now features a nudist pool and aquatic strippers. Chet's daughte…

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Doomsday (2008) w/ Fangirl Jeanne 2:28:08

8M ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Returning guest Fangirl Jeanne (fangirljeanne.com) joins for a mega-discussion about the movie's many action film influences, the curse of daddy issues, and also somehow land invertebrates. When the first outbreak of the Reaper virus hit Scotland, Eden Sinclair was one of the last to escape containment and had to leave her mother behind. Twenty-fiv…

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Skyscraper (2018) w/ Matt Kolsky 1:32:34

9M ago1:32:34

1:32:34

Matt Kolsky (@thekolsky) joins to discuss the many versatile uses of duct tape in this film. Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he's on assignment in China, the world's tallest and safest building catches on fire -- and Will gets framed for it. Now a wanted man and on the run, he …

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State of the Pod Update 5:50

9M ago5:50

5:50

This isn't exactly goodbye, it's more like the pre-goodbye. The good news is, we've got three more episodes!By Amanda Smith

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Daylight (1996) w/ Clay Keller 1:34:22

9M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

This week Clay Keller (@claykeller) descends to the depths of the Holland Tunnel to discuss the ultimate Emergency Management movie. A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic waste. The spectacular explosion that follows results in both ends of the tunnel collapsing and t…

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Deep Impact (1998) w/ Colleen Haggerty 1:36:18

10M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

This week we revisit the much-maligned (and misunderstood) "Deep Impact" with Colleen Haggerty (@colleenhagerty) A comet is hurtling toward Earth and could mean the end of all human life. The U.S. government keeps the crisis under wraps, but crack reporter Jenny Lerner (Tea Leoni) uncovers the truth -- forcing U.S. President Beck (Morgan Freeman) t…

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Waterworld (1995) w/ Liam O’Donnell 1:22:16

10M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This week Liam O'Donnell (@LiamODin) hops on his trimaran and joins the pod to talk about the big swings and bigger stunts of Waterworld. After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A lon…

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Night of the Comet (1984)w/ Jennifer Prokop 1:21:38

10M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

This week Jennifer Prokop (Fated Mates Podcast) joins to talk about the joy of good disaster teens and surviving the comet apocalypse with incredible 80s hair. After a rare comet sighting, teen sisters Regina (Catherine Mary Stewart) and Samantha (Kelli Maroney) find that they're among the only survivors of a zombie attack. The girls partner with a…

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Speed (1994) w/ Adam Amin 1:22:12

10M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Don't let this podcast go below 50mph because this week Adam Amin (@adamamin) joins the podcast to talk about Speed - well, mostly to lust after Sandra and Keanu, but we talk about the movie a little, too. Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking ho…

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The Meg 2 (2023) w/ Jaida Elcock 1:40:15

10M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

Shark scientist and general delight Jaida Elcock (@soFISHtication) joins to see what else we can find under the thermocline. Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes bat…

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Signs (2002) w/ Bobby Wagner 1:43:29

11M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Grab your baseball bat and a fresh glass of water, because Bobby Wagner (@bwags) is here to talk about M. Night Shyamalan's alien classic, "Signs." Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved…

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The Core (2003) w/ Jamelle Bouie 1:23:21

11M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) returns to the podcast to give The Core the critical re-examination it deserves! Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (Aaron Eckhart) discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams wi…

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#34 Peter Di Nuzzio 23:04

12M ago23:04

23:04

Owner of Mike's Pizzeria Lounge.By Lance Cardoza

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State of the Pod Update 4:57

12M ago4:57

4:57

Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSays SPONSORS: Email disastergirlspod@gmail.comBy Amanda Smith / Jordan Crucchiola

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Surface 115 - Series Finale! 1:35:47

1y ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Hop on your scooters and race to the headquarters for the worst-named fictional biotech company, it's time for the series final of Surface! As a massive tsunami heads for the east coast, Laura must save Rich by heading to North Carolina where Miles and his family are trying to escape with their lives. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDIS…

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#33 Chris Wilson 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

CEO of CSA Events & Entertainment, Partner of High Performance Academy. Talking about his career around the Valley.By Lance Cardoza

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Lake Placid (1999) w/ Claire Willett 1:24:43

1y ago1:24:43

1:24:43

We're joined by the fabulous Claire Willett (

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#32 Michael Smith and James O’Donnell 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Co-Owners of Kocky's Bar & Grill.By Lance Cardoza

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#31 Isaiah Wilburn 23:00

1y ago23:00

23:00

Executive Management Team at Auto City, Mortgage Broker, and founder of Keep Going Enterprises.By Lance Cardoza

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Surface 113 & 114 1:07:04

1y ago1:07:04

1:07:04

This week we get more Martha Plimpton, a girl/chimp hybrid abomination, and Miles becomes King of the Nims. The search for the mysterious force responsible for the creatures leads Laura and Rich to an abandoned lab, and Miles joins the aquarium crew searching for the field of unhatched eggs. As Laura considers going back home, she and Rich decide i…

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Doomsday Prophecy (2011) 1:02:22

1y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

When the world is ending, you can always rely on Jewel Staite and some lightly buried Moai statues in the Vancouver woods. After seeing visions of an apocalyptic future, A.J. Buckley teams up with a sexy archaeologist to counteract geological disturbances threatening the planet. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls…

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#30 Elliott Balch 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

Elliott Balch - President & CEO of Downtown Fresno PartnershipBy Lance Cardoza

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Re-release: San Andreas w/ Mike McKinnon 1:44:56

1y ago1:44:56

1:44:56

We know, another re-release, but when you've got a back catalog like ours, it's hard not to revisit! We're joined by Mika McKinnon to talk about the Rock, rocks, and the power of community. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSm…

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Surface 111 & 112 1:06:39

1y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

After two episodes of waiting for a plotline to rescue them, Dr. Lake Bell and Rich are finally dry and getting their 15 minutes of fame with Amanda's twitter nemesis, Keith Olbermann. Meanwhile, Miles experiences sexual harassment in the workplace. Rich and Laura try to get the footage of their trip to the ocean floor to a news channel before Lee …

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#29 Brandon Gonzales 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Brandon Gonzales - Broker, Owner of Iron Key Real EstateBy Lance Cardoza

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Space Sweepers (2021) 1:07:35

1y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

This movie had us from "robot experiencing gender dysphoria." After snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Spaceship Victory's crew members find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realise that she's the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards, and decide to demand a ransom in exchange. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERC…

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#28 Elijah Hernandez 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

Elijah Hernandez - Executive Director at SHINE 4 EducationBy Lance Cardoza

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Re-release: Congo (1995) 1:33:07

1y ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Day jobs and vacations mean we have to take this week off, but to celebrate our new "watching Congo is self-care" shirts, stop eating the sesame cake and press play on this re-release! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSa…

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Surface 109 & 110 46:29

1y ago46:29

46:29

Gather round, children and Gen Zers, and learn what real filler episodes look like. Trapped in the submersible, Laura fears survival is impossible while Rich begins to hallucinate. Miles worries about Nimrod when he hears and sees trouble at the marine docks. Phil helps Miles look for Nimrod, but instead they discover more of the creatures and Mile…

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#26 Dr. André Stephens 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

President of Fresno Pacific University.By Lance Cardoza

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#27 Monita Porter 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Deputy Director at Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce.By Lance Cardoza

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#25 Josh Houssiere 22:56

1y ago22:56

22:56

Owner & Founder of The Bike Shop at Woodward.By Lance Cardoza

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Supercell (2023) 1:35:18

1y ago1:35:18

1:35:18

The disaster bounty of 2023 continues with "Supercell," which might just be the closest we'll get to a true "Twister" sequel. In order to follow the footsteps of his father who was a legendary storm chaser, a teenage boy leaves his mother and runs away from his home. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.c…

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#24 JT Contrestano 23:07

1y ago23:07

23:07

Real Estate BrokerBy Lance Cardoza

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#23 Darren Redmond and Jim Horton 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

22:59

Darren Redmond - Grant writer & head Softball Coach at San Joaquin Memorial Softball and Director of hockey operations for the Fresno Monsters hockey team. Jim Horton - Founder of the Zachary Horton Foundation.By Lance Cardoza

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#21 Tyrone Roderick Williams 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

CEO of Fresno Housing.By Lance Cardoza

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#22 Kurt Madden 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

23:08

Chief Executive Officer at Career NexusBy Lance Cardoza

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# 17 Jeffrey Nkansah 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

22:59

Chief Executive Officer at CalViva HealthBy Lance Cardoza

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#19 Dr. Carole Goldsmith 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

Chancellor of the State Center Community College DistrictBy Lance Cardoza

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#20 Taylan Bennett Parker 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

22:59

Special Projects Coordinator at Jan & Bud Richter Center.By Lance Cardoza

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# 18 Chris Zeitz & William Oliver 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

Chris Zeitz - Director of Special Projects at Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) William Oliver - Vice President of Business Services at Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)By Lance Cardoza

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Surface 107 &108 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

We joyously return to Surface and all our favorite characters, like Dr. Lake Bell, Rich, the ginger kit, and the handsome but shady government guy. Also, Miles is there. Laura and Rich are on the run after someone ransacked her home, while Nimrod's erratic behavior forces Miles to make a difficult decision. Laura and Rich race to construct a submer…

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Apocalypse Pompeii (2014) 1:14:14

1+ y ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Apocalypse Pompeii is a movie packed with disasters and devoid of scientific accuracy, and that's why we love it. A former Special Ops commando enlists his old teammates for a mission to rescue his wife and daughter, who have become trapped by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.mys…

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Re-release: Surface 105 & 106 1:21:53

1+ y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Now that La Brea‘s season is over we’re going back to Surface! Refresh your memory on where we left Dr Lake Bell, erratic Rich, and our favorite marine biomysteries! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSays | @jorcru SPONSO…

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