Best Karen Fischer Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #15 — Kevin Slaten, Sports Media Personality 1:38:57

3M ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Loudmouth, antagonistic, arrogant. And those are some of the nicer things said about Kevin Slaten! King Kevin, as his legions of fans call him, has been stirring it up on St. Louis airwaves for more than 30 years. This enlightening and provocative interview digs into, among many subjects, Kevin’s long running feud with Tony LaRussa, his role in the…

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Episode #14 — 1984: From Hell to Heaven 29:53

3M ago29:53

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1984. It’s more than the name of a famous book or rock album. For Dave Simons, 1984 marks a compelling story that close friends have suggested that he share. And he does so for the first time in this week’s Quick Hit. Get ready. You’re about to hear a story of homelessness, alcohol abuse, violence, panic attacks, and despair. But ultimately this is…

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Episode #13 — Greg Holder, Lead Pastor at The Crossing Church 1:13:43

5M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Eight people gather in a St. Louis home in 1989 to talk about doing church a little differently. Decades later thousands call this church home, including thousands more who watch online around the world. How does that even happen? Dave introduces us to the man behind much of the church’s growth and its impact in underserved areas across the globe. …

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Episode #12 — Military Veterans Jay Humphrey and Chad West 1:16:45

6M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Imagine telling your wife that there’s a good chance you’ll be coming home in a body bag. That was “the talk” that Jay Humphrey and Chad West had with their wives as they headed to places like Afghanistan and Iraq. In this Simons Simons episode, the military veterans discuss everything from what it’s like to survive boot camp, to the "band of broth…

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Episode #11 — Dave’s own mother! Karen Hall Simons Finkelston Gummersbach 1:27:08

7M ago1:27:08

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”I love you.” Three words that Dave’s mom has never spoken in her 80 years. Not to her three kids. Not to her three husbands. In a compelling, and at times painful, conversation, Dave has a heart-to-heart talk with his own mother about a number of life events that shaped her. A sexual assault that produced a child (and that would be Dave himself), …

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Episode #10 — Jennifer McDaniel, Registered Dietician Nutritionist 1:29:37

8M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

We all know how difficult, even complicated, it can be to maintain a healthy diet in today’s fast-paced world. In this Simons Says episode, author and licensed nutritionist Jennifer McDaniel tackles issues ranging from obesity drugs to fad diets to superfoods. A must-see for anyone who takes their nutritional health seriously, and that should be al…

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Episode #9 - Jim Bowen, Chairman and CEO of First Trust Portfolios 31:16

9M ago31:16

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First Trust Portfolios is one of the largest providers of exchange traded funds (ETF’s) in the world, and yet many investors have never heard of the privately held company. That’s not a mistake. It’s intentional! Dave interviews Jim Bowen, the outspoken CEO and Chairman of First Trust, a man who’s not afraid to mix it up politically and who admits …

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Episode #8 - JJ Meyer, Licensed Professional Counselor 1:22:17

10M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Dave goes public for the first time with an affliction he battled for more than 30 years. This will not only be an eye-opener for those who personally know Dave, but hopefully this episode will serve as a tool to help others who may be suffering from the same issues.By David Simons

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Episode #7 - Brandon Fischer, 1904 Labs 1:16:57

10M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Do you fear that robots could someday destroy humanity and take over the world? That would’ve seemed farfetched....until the sudden explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. Dave interviews a leading expert on AI and ChatGPT, separating fact from fiction and digging into the realities of AI and where we may be heading.…

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Episode #6 - Dave Simons Himself! 40:56

11M ago40:56

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Dave gives an update on the early success of the podcasts, and then jumps into an important investing topic. We are bombarded with a 24/7 news cycle that is creating unfounded fear, much of it based on conspiratorial nonsense. Stop bending down picking up pennies when there are hundred dollar bills floating overhead!…

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Episode #5 - Zip Rzeppa 1:35:08

12M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

After a stop in Boston, where he literally had egg on his face and became best friends with Bill O’Reilly, the zany Zip Rzeppa took his show on the road to St. Louis in 1984. The “wacky wonderful world of sports,” to coin a Zip phrase, was never the same in the Gateway City. Before becoming a financial advisor, Dave Simons worked with Zip in the la…

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Episode #3 - John Hancock 1:27:09

1y ago1:27:09

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When you are born with the name of John Hancock, it’s pretty much ordained that you enter the world of politics. The St. Louis native served as a state representative before being named as Executive Director of the Missouri State Republican party. Hancock gladly takes the right side of the well-known “Hancock and Kelley” show which airs on both rad…

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Episode #4 - Michael Kelley 1:15:29

1y ago1:15:29

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The son of a powerful union leader in St. Louis, Michael Kelley rose to become one of the most influential figures in Missouri state politics. The lifelong Democrat gives his take on everything from workers’ rights, to abortion, and to his hot button topic these days, gun control. Kelley gladly takes the left side of the long-running “Hancock and K…

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Episode #2 – Frank O. Pinion 2:06:43

1y ago2:06:43

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A self-described “hick” from Tennessee, Frank O. Pinion would become one of the most successful hosts in the history of St. Louis talk radio. Sit back and enjoy Frank hold court as if he’s hosting his old “Large Morning Show”, complete with the retelling of some of his favorite jokes, as well as his take on everyone from Howard Stern to Casey Kasem…

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Episode #1 – David Hawkins 1:13:16

1y ago1:13:16

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Imagine being told to leave your hometown and don’t come back. That’s what David Hawkins and his 11 siblings heard growing up in East St. Louis, Illinois. But David ultimately pushed back on that narrative and is not only making a difference in his birthplace but in impoverished places around the world. Dave and David discuss everything from their …

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Trauma and its relationship to mental health - Dr Neha Shah, Sally Armour & Laura Fischer 58:13

3y ago58:13

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Guests: Sally Armour is the Child Health Commissioner for NHS Highland, working with the Highland Health & Social Care partnership, children and young peoples integrated service partnerships and regional planning groups in Scotland. This involves having oversight of population and wellbeing and influencing the service design and delivery of health …

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Foundations of mental health – getting the best start in life with Professor Peter Fonagy, Dr Karen Bateson & Jabeer Butt 1:03:42

3y ago1:03:42

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Guests: Professor Peter Fonagy is the Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL and the National Clinical Adviser on children and young people’s mental health at NHS England. He is the Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, London, which is particularly poignant as he himself found help as…

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Social Inequalities - Professor Kate Pickett, Rose Ssali & Andy Bell 57:30

3y ago57:30

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Guests: Professor Kate Pickett Professor of Epidemiology at Department of Health Sciences York, and the University's Research Champion for Justice and Equality. She is co-author of The Spirit Level and The Inner Level and Co-Founder and Trustee of The Equality Trust. Kate is Co-Principal Investigator for the Born in Bradford study. Rose Ssali Progr…

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Workplace Mental Health - Professor Dame Carol Black, Professor Neil Greenberg, Dr Jane Suter 1:07:53

3+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Host Stu King, CEO of BeeZee Bodies, and guests discuss Public Mental Health in the workplace and supporting employers. Professor Dame Carol Black was Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge until 2019. She has advised the British Government on the relationship between work and health. Professor Neil Greenberg is Professor of Defence Mental Health …

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Social Isolation, Loneliness & Financial Strain - Dr Jen Dykxhoorn, Ed Davie & Caron Walker 58:34

3+ y ago58:34

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This month Stu is joined by: Dr Jen Dykxhoorn, Senior Research Fellow in Public Mental Health at UCL Ed Davie , Councillor at London Borough of Lambeth Caron Walker, Assistant Director for Adult Public Health Improvement at Calderdale Council Some technical problems meant that only part of Caron and Stu’s conversation could be recorded, but check o…

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Pity the poor poinsettia 6:10

3+ y ago6:10

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Debunks the myth of the poisonous poinsettia and provides some tips for its care as a houseplant during the holiday season.

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Dr Jonathan Campion - Director for Public Mental Health and Consultant Psychiatrist 1:01:00

3+ y ago1:01:00

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Welcome to episode one! This podcast is released in conjunction with PHE's webinar on 3rd November 2020: Prevention & Promotion for Better Mental Health in Local Systems (COVID-19). Click for details and to register for this free event. Stu King chats with Dr Jonathan Campion, Director for Public Mental Health & Consultant Psychiatrist at South Lon…

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Fall lawn care 8:30

3+ y ago8:30

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Explains how to care for home lawns in the fall as part of an overall lawn care plan in the Pierce County WA area.

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Planting trees and shrubs 7:57

3+ y ago7:57

7:57

Explains best practices when planting trees and shrubs in the yard in the Pierce County WA area.

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Tomato problems 8:52

3+ y ago8:52

8:52

Explains common problems growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest.

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Fall bulbs for spring flowers 6:57

3+ y ago6:57

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Gives information on how, when and what to plant in the fall for spring flowers in the Pacific Northwest

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Rain Gardens 7:04

4y ago7:04

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Explains the concept of a rain garden with links to websites with how to information for Pierce County and western Washington.

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What is Hugelkultur? 6:11

4y ago6:11

6:11

Describes the hugelkultur method of composting

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Encouraging bumblebees 6:55

4y ago6:55

6:55

Explains the lifecycle of bumblebees and how to provide habitat to encourage their survival in western Washington.

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How to make compost 7:24

4y ago7:24

7:24

Explains both the hot and cold methods of making compost.

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What is good garden soil? 9:53

4y ago9:53

9:53

Provides information on how to create and maintain good garden soil for growing vegetables and flowers in Pierce County WA

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What is eating my plants? 7:40

4y ago7:40

7:40

Information on dealing with insect pests organically in Pierce County WA.

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What is a Master Gardener? 5:00

4y ago5:00

5:00

Explains what Master Gardeners do in Pierce County and a link for application information.

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Spiders 6:47

4y ago6:47

6:47

Information on the common species of spiders in Washington

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Vegetable garden project how to's 3:20

4y ago3:20

3:20

Provides information on how to build structures for the vegetable garden and explores links from the Pierce County Master Gardener website.

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Growing basil 7:17

4y ago7:17

7:17

Provides information on how to grow sweet basil in Pierce County WA

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Apple tree pest problems 7:22

4y ago7:22

7:22

Description of the three most common pests of apple trees in western Washington and where to find authoritative information on controlling them

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Growing cucumbers 5:20

4y ago5:20

5:20

Information on growing cucumbers in Pierce County WA

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Growing squash 5:21

4y ago5:21

5:21

Information on growing squash, pumpkins and zucchini in Pierce County WA.

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Growing carrots 5:16

4y ago5:16

5:16

Information on how to grow carrots in Pierce County WA. 9

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Apartment vegetable gardening 8:36

4y ago8:36

8:36

Explains how you can grow your own vegetables on your apartment balcony in Pierce County WA

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Beneficial insects 5:45

4y ago5:45

5:45

Information on how to encourage beneficial insects to stay in your yard.

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Natural pesticides 7:11

4y ago7:11

7:11

Explains what natural pesticides are and how to find information on using them.

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Growing peppers 4:58

4y ago4:58

4:58

How to grow peppers in Tacoma WA

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Arsenic in soil 4:49

4y ago4:49

4:49

Information about arsenic and lead contamination in soils in and near Tacoma WA

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Growing tomatoes 5:34

4y ago5:34

5:34

How to grow tomatoes in Pierce County WA

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Coffee grounds in the garden 5:16

4y ago5:16

5:16

Should you use coffee grounds in your yard or garden?

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Vegetable gardening 7:04

4y ago7:04

7:04

General information and WSU resources for the home gardener

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