Best Radio Monumental Podcasts (2024)

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101. Lynn Stroud: Bravely Turning Her Rape Stories into Healing Help 1:01:22

2h ago1:01:22

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In the deeply insightful podcast episode featuring Lynn Stroud, listeners are immersed in a profound exploration of what it truly means to be trauma informed. Stroud, a renowned advocate and expert in trauma recovery, eloquently guides us through the multifaceted layers of this crucial concept. At its core, being trauma-informed is not merely a set…

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⚓ Navy Football Set to Kickoff with New Offense 47:52

6h ago47:52

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Navy football opens the 2024 season this Saturday (noon) against Bucknell at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Midshipmen will debut a new Wing-T offense brought to Annapolis by first-year coordinator Drew Cronic. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner participated in a film study session with Coach Cronic and talk about what they learne…

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100. Caroline Markel: Facing the Realities of Healing and Taking Responsibility for Our Part in the Trauma Response 29:49

1h ago29:49

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It’s quite the honor to be hosting a podcast that has reached the 100th episode landmark, especially because hitting this commemorative occasion is a testament to the loyalty of you, my listeners, and because of the privileged circumstance of having made it this far. It’s a lot of work, but for me because of the amazing guests I’ve had the pleasure…

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⚓ Talking Navy football and previewing Navy women's soccer 41:51

6d ago41:51

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Navy insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner kick off Season 2 of the Anchors Aweigh podcast by previewing Navy women's soccer via interviews with head coach Carin Gabarra and senior Rylee Rives. Pete and Bill also offer their observations on Navy football after three weeks of preseason camp.

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99. Nicole Florisi: Reports of Shelter Abuses Exposed and Discussed 45:48

9d ago45:48

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Here’s some information about Nicole, in case some of you are new to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. Nicole is a frequent guest on this show, and I want you to know some information about her. This information is published by Force Science, Nicole’s employer, on their website: https://www.forcescience.com/instructor/nicole-florisi/ “Nicole Florisi…

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98. Tracy Rector: Shattering the Glass House of Abuse 53:58

8d ago53:58

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Tracy endured and survived 23 years of domestic and spiritual abuse in a marriage to a prominent minister. For years she lost her voice and agency, living in silence as her spirit was bruised behind closed doors. In the early 80s, when emergency shelters were scarce and conversations about unhappy marriages were taboo, she struggled to even recogni…

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97. David Weeks: A Childhood Devastated By Abuse And Trafficking, Leads To An Inspirational Adulthood 56:11

9d ago56:11

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To know David, you’d think he’s living a great lifestyle. And the truth is, he is! But it wasn’t always that way. David was born and raised in Virginia, but life started taking some harsh turns when David turned four. That’s when he remembers his father abandoned him, telling his mother that he couldn’t take being around David anymore. It wasn’t lo…

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End-of-Summer Family Fun in California's Sequoia Country 37:31

12d ago37:31

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Celebrate American Adventures Month in Tulare County, California! From park adventures and downtown public art and walking tours to concerts, fairs and festivals, museums, and where to shop, eat and play, it's all about end-of summer family fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast. Located in Central California,…

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96. Melissa Fairchild: Transforming Pain into Purpose in her Mission to Heal Others! 47:47

14d ago47:47

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This show seems to inevitably bring guests that are not only willing to share their sexual assault or rape experience with this audience, but who have the true desire to help, inspire, and uplift others on their own healing journey. Melissa Fairchild is an exceptional example, and I am honored that she reached out to me, asking to be a guest on thi…

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95. Ashley Bendiksen: Powerfully Inspiring Others with Hope and Healing 40:20

1M ago40:20

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Sometimes I am flabbergasted by how things work out to bring someone into my life for the purpose of helping to heal others through this show. This is one of those times…I found Ashley Bendiksen through Instagram, being duly impressed with her mission and accomplishments of bringing her story to national audiences to help bring justice to victim an…

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94. John Jay Wiley: Host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast Shares his Trauma Story 44:22

1M ago44:22

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John Jay Wiley is a retired police officer (Baltimore Police Department) who is now the founder and host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast…both a radio show and a podcast. I had the honor of being a guest on LET Radio in an episode that was aired on 09 June 2024. You can listen to that episode here. It was quite the experience, and I apprecia…

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93. Orvie B. Baker, Jr.: Producing a Documentary on a Monument Most Know Nothing About! 24:36

1M ago24:36

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I sometimes surf social media in search of someone I think might be an excellent guest for this show. When I found retired US Army soldier Orvie B. Baker, Jr. I knew I had found true excellence! See, Orvie is a former SARC, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, for the Army SAPRO (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office). He has tons of experi…

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Super Summer in California's Sequoia Country 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month in Tulare County! From park adventures to community events, it's all about summer fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast. Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Fore…

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! I am honored to be able to bring to you an episode from The Jan Broberg Show, in which Jan invited me to be a guest on her show. After it aired (June 18, 2024; https://www.thejanbrobergshow.com/trauma-informed-perspectives-understanding-the-neuroscience-of-sexual-assault-with-dave-markel/),…

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91. Caroline Markel and Bailie: I Count Myself Fortunate to Know Them Both! 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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If you haven’t already heard Bailie’s two-part interview, Episodes 49 and 50, give them a listen—you’ll hear one of the most compelling and intriguing interviews of sexual assault and rape that will hold you spell-bound and awestruck. You don’t need to listen to those episodes before you listen to this one, but definitely take the time to listen to…

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90. Chris McGhee: A Man on a Mission to Change a Law—Because his Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted by a Cop 42:15

2M ago42:15

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This story is compelling for lots of reasons: because it’s told by a man, Chris McGhee, whose daughter was sexually assaulted by a cop; because the cop was convicted, but didn’t serve any jail time; because Chris and his daughter are working hard to get a Pennsylvania law changed so that cops are charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor when …

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89. Erika Shershun: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Journey of Healing from Unimaginable Trauma 51:53

2M ago51:53

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Erika’s life story sounds like a fictional crime novel…but the amazing aspect is that the truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The truth of Erika’s horrific story is that her father killed himself when Erika was just 15. Years later, a brother also ended his own life. At 19 Erika was raped by a friend of the young man she was dating; an…

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[Part 1] THE GLOBAL SUMMER FIRE SPECIAL w/ live guests PETE ROCK - SLUM VILLAGE - APATHY - SKYZOO - MF GRIMM - DRASAR MONUMENTAL - STIG OF THE DUMP - WORLD PREMIERES and more 2:51:09

3M ago2:51:09

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STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this humid summer night Mista Montana and Menace do this: The legendary Pete Rock joins us to discuss his latest release "PeteStrumental's 2" and his sought inspiration in Blaxploitation cinema behind some of its soundscapes, all of which had no origins as songs scheduled for other artists. We also discuss the status of "Soul …

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Hiking Your Feelings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 38:37

3M ago38:37

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In celebration of June being Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the upcoming Hike and Heal Sequoia National Park Wilderness Wellness Retreats. These retreats are facilitated by Sydney and Barry Williams of Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the…

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88. Laurie McBride: Her Evolving Light, From Desperation to Providing Aspiration 59:40

3M ago59:40

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Laurie McBride was sexually assaulted by her brother when she was a young girl. She was also emotionally abused by her mother while growing up, and then when she was in high school, she was the victim of two separate rape attempts. By the time Laurie was 18 and left home, she felt lost. In a situation like Laurie’s, it isn’t difficult to understand…

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87. Caroline Markel: She’s Back This Month; "Big, Bold, and Unapologetic!" 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Because Caroline was traveling so much of last month, I wasn't able to record an April episode with her. But now, she’s back home and busy at work. But not so busy as to miss another episode with me! This month, Caroline talks about where she was these past several weeks, who she was traveling with, what they were doing on this extended trip, and t…

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⚓ Anchors Aweigh Live on Location at The Graduate Annapolis Hotel 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner taped the final episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the 2023-24 school year live on location at The Graduate Annapolis hotel. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk was our special guest as we reviewed the year that was for Navy Athletics. We were also joined by supporting partners …

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86. Kelly Justus: Embracing Her Own Healing Through Action—Promoting Project Callisto's Mission 36:40

3M ago36:40

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Kelly and I have a few things in common: our admiration and support of the mission of Project Callisto, and our belief that normalizing the converstation around rape and sexual assault will help reduce the prevalence of rape culture. With regard to Callisto: I won’t go into the full explanation of how Callisto works, you can find out that informati…

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Ep 22: Cristina Escobar, LatinaMedia.Co: A Critics Choice for Equality 34:15

4M ago34:15

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In episode 22 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Cristina Escobar, co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co and member of ERA Coalition Forward's Communications, Public Education and Civic Engagement Working Group. Escobar introduces the third rail of the Hollywood ecosystem, the critic, the reviewer. She challenges us to not onl…

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⚓ Wishing Farewell and Following Seas for Pat Owen 42:39

3M ago42:39

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner salute Pat Owen, who is retiring after 33 years as head professional at the Naval Academy Golf Club. Owen, who served as head coach of Navy men's varsity golf for 32 years, is the subject of our interview segment. We also recap the Navy baseball team's thrilling come-from-behind victory over Hol…

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85. Roger Canaff: A Former Sexual Assault Prosecutor and Highly Qualified Expert Gives Us His Insights! 30:21

3M ago30:21

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Having Roger Canaff join me on this show has long been a goal, and I finally was able to reconnect with this former colleague. I met Roger when I was working for the US Army in a position known as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Criminal Investigation Command (known as CID-Criminal Investigation Division). Part of my job was co-managing a 2-week …

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⚓ Navy track and field sweeps outdoor Patriot League Championships for sixth straight spring 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on the outdoor track and field program as the Midshipmen swept the Patriot League Championship meet for the sixth straight spring. Navy Director of Track and Field Jamie Cook joins the podcast to talk about his program's excellence and dominance. We also wrap up the Navy men's …

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84. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid-PART 2 41:15

4M ago41:15

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When it came to healing from her rape by Jeffrey Epstein there first had to be a realization by Jess Michaels that she was raped. Because, Jess had been taught by society and the culture of the 90’s that what had happened to her must not have really been rape…she hadn’t screamed, she didn’t try to fight him, she hadn’t even tried to push him off he…

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83. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid; Part 1 50:09

4M ago50:09

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It’s difficult to imagine having a bright future with a life full of promise, fame, and prestige, living that life doing exactly what you were wanting to do: dancing, modeling, acting, singing, and a career trajectory that was leading to Broadway and world travel and fame on July 8, 1991…and then on July 9, 1991, having it all stomped out in just a…

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Wonderful Ways to Experience and Explore California's Sequoia Country 31:38

4M ago31:38

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From hiking and cycling to kayaking and downtown public art and history walks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the various ways to explore and experience Tulare County. Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument an…

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⚓ Monumental win for Navy men's lacrosse; Navy women's golf set for the NCAA Tournament 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Navy men's lacrosse took a major step forward this week by beating Loyola Maryland, 12-10, in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament. It marked the first time since 2010 the Midshipmen won a game in the postseason tourney. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on Navy women's golf, which is headed to the Bermuda Run Regiona…

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⚓ A Weekend of Championships at the Naval Academy 47:36

4M ago47:36

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It was a monumental weekend for Navy Athletics, which had two programs capture Patriot League Championships and another advance to a national championship game. Navy women's tennis and women's golf both secured Patriot League Tournament titles to earn automatic berths in the NCAA Tournament. Navy men's rugby advanced to the Division I-A national ch…

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82. Dr. Lori Pitts: From Childhood Sexual Assault to Founder of Still Whole Wellness, Dr. Lori Recognizes Her Gift of Healing 56:46

4M ago56:46

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It was only two weeks ago that I had Anne Winslow on this show to talk about her new role as Co-Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Advocacy Network, SAAN, an online community of advocates, victims, and survivors of rape and sexual assault. During our discussion, Anne mentioned that the former Executive Director of SAAN was Dr. Lori Pitts, who…

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Ep 21: Dr. Nicole Haggard, Mount Saint Mary's University: Unstoppable Sisterhood 42:20

4M ago42:20

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In episode 21 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Dr. Nicole Haggard, director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University and co-founder of CIME. Dr. Haggard takes an intersectional approach to advancing culture and brings data to life through storytelling. She reminds us that the stori…

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⚓ Navy Clinches the Star Series 57:04

5M ago57:04

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Two stars were on the line last Saturday as Army and Navy met on lacrosse fields located more than 200 miles apart. The big day got off to a disappointing start as Navy men's lacrosse lost a tough battle with Army at Michie Stadium in West Point. However, Navy women's lacrosse followed with an impressive 17-11 victory over Army. That win enabled Na…

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81. Cassie Nicholas Returns: New Trauma Memories Lead to New Ways to Heal! 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

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By Dave Markel

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⚓ Navy rugby begins its road to a repeat 42:55

5M ago42:55

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Navy men's rugby captured the Collegiate Rugby Association of American Division I-A national championship last spring. Navy's road to a repeat began this past Saturday with an impressive 41-7 victory over Mary Washington. Top-ranked Navy now hosts Arkansas State in the quarterfinals this Saturday at the Prusmack Rugby Center. Navy insiders Bill Wag…

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80. Anne Winslow: A Gentle Yet Powerful Voice for Survivors 33:27

5M ago33:27

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The last time Anne was on this show was just over a year ago. She shared with us her harrowing story of enduring almost 30 years of intrafamilial rape as well as marital domestic violence and rape. Yet, despite all of that, Anne managed to become one the most softspoken advocates for others who’ve endured similar experiences as she advocated and gu…

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Parks & Outdoor Experiences in California’s Sequoia Country 32:52

5M ago32:52

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In time to plan for National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Junior Park Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on park and outdoor experiences in Tulare County. Hear about the region's giant sequoia trees, waterfalls, and wildflowers, alon…

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⚓ Navy women's tennis secures first Star of the spring season 47:38

5M ago47:38

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which beat archrival Army this past Saturday to capture the first Star competition of the spring season. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and junior standout Emily Tannenbaum about the big win and how the season is going so far. We also discuss the …

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79. Ray Epstein: The New Kid in Class Brings Hidden Terrors 53:35

5M ago53:35

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Some communities are safe harbors of individuals who identify as an assemblage who have known each other for a long time…grown together, supported each other, learned together…who have the common denominator of having gone through the same things together, particularly school. Such was the case for Ray Epstein as she progressed through a very small…

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⚓ Navy football spring camp takes the spotlight 56:36

5M ago56:36

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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst break down some of the key issues facing Navy football during spring practice. We talk to head coach Brian Newberry and rising senior safety Rayuan Lane about a variety of topics involving the program and spring camp.

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78. The Month of March with Caroline Markel and Safe in Harm’s Way 36:15

5M ago36:15

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As promised in January, Caroline Markel is back for her monthly episode on SASS. Caroline Markel (no relation to myself, at least that we know of!) is the CEO of Safe in Harm’s Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to “providing online trauma-informed resources to survivors, their children, and pets, while identifying the unique needs based on r…

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⚓ Army-Navy Rivalry Hits the Diamond 56:03

6M ago56:03

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Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy baseball, which will host archrival Army in a doubleheader Saturday at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen are looking to turn things around in the series after losing nine of 10 games against the Black Knights in 2022 and 2023. We also talk about spring football camp getting unde…

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Ep 20: Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, Women Connect4Good Foundation: Lift Women Up! 36:57

5M ago36:57

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In episode 20 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, founder of Women Connect4Good and ultimate champion for women and the ERA. She has made it her life's mission to support organizations who lift up and advance wonen and girls and activate their passion and purpose. She believes publishing the Equal R…

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77. Angela Galbreath: Activated Memories Lead to Hidden Meanings in Behavior 1:08:16

5M ago1:08:16

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When long lost memories, suppressed for decades through fear and dissociative amnesia, start to surface in the cognitive mind, the results can lead to frustration and confusion over what the memories stem from. Emotional trauma survivors often spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out the cause and meaning of these memories that are o…

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⚓ Mat Madness 1:03:37

6M ago1:03:37

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March means tournament time for college wrestling as well and Navy had six competitors qualify for the NCAA Championships. Josh Koderhandt leads the way after capturing the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championship. We talk to Koderhandt and Navy head coach Cary Kolat about what transpired at the EIWA Tournament and look ahead to n…

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76. To Tell or Not To Tell: The Sexual Assault Survivor’s Conundrum 13:43

6M ago13:43

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Sexual assault is a deeply personal and often traumatic experience that affects millions of individuals worldwide. For survivors, the decision to share their stories with the public is one fraught with complexities and potential consequences. In this episode I’ll help examine and explain the pros and cons of someone telling their sexual assault sto…

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Celebrate Early Spring in California’s Sequoia Country 24:09

6M ago24:09

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From giant sequoia trees and wildflowers to seasonal events and family activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast shares what to experience in Early Spring in Tulare County, California. FEATURED GUESTS: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. More: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - S…

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Ep. 66 - Bringing Monuments Home (from PRX's Monumental) 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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In this special episode of The Lonely Palette, I’m sharing the episode I made for the PRX limited-run podcast series "Monumental," which interrogates the state of monuments across the greater U.S. and what their future says about where we are now and where we’re going.This was the concluding episode, exploring how some monuments are larger than lif…

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