For over 150 years, the Illini Media Company has been the home of student media on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. This year, we celebrate ten Illini Media alumni who have gone on to accomplish great things from their humble beginnings at the Daily Illini and WPGU-FM 107.1 by inducting them into our hall of fame. Join current student staff from WPGU and the Daily Illini in discovering these twenty inductees' stories through their own words.
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1. I Love It – Icona Pop f. Charli XCX (Cobra Starship Rmx) 2. Gold – Neon Hitch f. Tyga (Disco Fries Rmx) 3. Death By Robot – Feed Me (Original Mix) 4. Sovereign Light Café – Keane (Afrojack Rmx) 5. Drinking From The Bottle – Calvin Harris f. Tinie Tempah (Extended Mix) 6. Say Nothing – Example (Hardwell & Dannic Rmx) 7. Some Nights – Fun. (Madera Bootleg) 8. Satellite – The Wanted (Original Mix) 9. Satisfaction – Benny Bennassi f. The Biz (RL Grime Rmx) 10. Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan ...
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Host Dr. Jen Palladino has conversations with popular musicians, actors, and performing artists who share their life and career ups and downs, what stirs their creative juices, and how they stay happy and healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
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The Kitchen Confession podcast dives into the minds and kitchens of chefs, authors, lifestyle experts, foodie friends, bakers and brewers who share their untold kitchen confessions along with insider tips and tricks of the trade. Pull up a chair and join us for a no holds barred kitchen table conversation - you CAN sit with us!
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Discovering Joy in 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Cinematic Prescription for Overcoming Depression with guests Karolyn Grimes and Dr. Chris Brunelle
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EPISODE 023: In the bleakest moments of winter, people turn to the beloved classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" not just for its heartwarming Christmas cheer, but as a lifeline against depression. The film's portrayal of George Bailey's despair resonates deeply with those struggling with similar feelings, offering a relatable protagonist and glim…
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One reason Mary began the Kitchen Confession podcast was to help people get more comfortable in the kitchen and not take mistakes too seriously. For our last hurrah, we've whipped up a tasty compilation of the juiciest, messiest, and most unforgettable kitchen confessions that have graced our show, so sit back and get ready to chow down on these ca…
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Kitchen Confession: Mary and Matt's Top 10
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Kitchen Confession producers, Mary and Matt, reflect on over 5 years of episodes and revisit the top ten moments that influenced their outlook on food and cooking.By AMI
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We’ve spoken with many avid bakers on Kitchen Confession and learned a lot from them! So, we're offering up their best tips to help you improve your technique, build better flavour, troubleshoot recipes, and make smart substitutions for special diets.By AMI
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Summer is in full swing and we revisit some of our favourite seasonal inspirations, from grilling to gardening and great drinks for sharing with friends on the patio!By AMI
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Got room for seconds? This week we share bonus content from recent episodes on Cut for Time! We hear about challenges and trends in the olive oil industry from international expert, Fil Bucchino; Ryan Hinkson of EatFamous shares the ups and downs of social media for creating food content; and cookbook author Susan Spungen shares her favourite flavo…
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JAMES CAGNEY WAS MY BABYSITTER: Ryan Cassidy's Inspired Journey Embracing the Legacy of James Cagney"
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EPISODE 022: On this episode of Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles, Dr. Jen Palladino is joined by special guests Ryan Cassidy and Johnny Ray Miller, co-authors of the book, “James Cagney was My Babysitter”. It is the story of Ryan’s childhood experience of spending the day in the care of the well-known Hollywood icon, James Cagney. Dr. Jen discusses with …
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John Grimes: Smart Features For The Masses Mean Accessibility Features For Blind Cooks
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At age 19, John Grimes survived bacterial meningitis; but after waking from a coma he learned that neural damage had left him blind. We learn about his early years in recovery and returning to college, as well as his work connecting with the community on his podcast Ambiguously Blind. Now, John enjoys cooking for crowds and says that "convenience f…
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Susan Spungen: Creative Ways To Use Vegetables In Every Part Of The Meal
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Susan Spungen, a professional food stylist and bestselling cookbook author has just released her latest book "Veg Forward" to encourage people to take their cooking in new and unexpected directions. We discuss some recipes from the cookbook and hear some behind the scenes stories about food styling from the set of Julie and Julia."Veg Forward" by S…
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Ryan Hinkson: Careers and Food Trends Start At Mom-and-Pops
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Food content creator Ryan Hinkson calls for people to dig deep to support local business and help cities retain their food culture. We hear about some incredible restaurants that Ryan has featured on Eat Famous and why he wants to put the spotlight on local business owners. Plus, he tells us how ghost kitchens have helped independent chefs beat ste…
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Music Hacks for Mental Health: Connecting Music and Good Health
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EPISODE 021—Welcome to another exciting episode of Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles! On this show, we will be exploring the fascinating world of music and its impact on our physical and mental health. Did you know that listening to a certain genre of music can actually damage your spine? We'll delve into the science behind this phenomenon and explore way…
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Dave Cullen is a full-time writer of mostly books and some TV. He writes longform narrative nonfiction and is nearly finished with a book about two gay soldiers for HarperCollins. Cullen worked for three and a half years at the Daily Illini as a writer and editor. WPGU News Correspondent Tara Mobasher sits with Cullen to talk about his time at the …
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Ed Epstein has worked at several major news outlets in his career, including the Chicago Sun-Times, the Dow Jones News Service, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Asian Wall Street Journal, Argus Media and Congressional Quarterly. He worked at the Daily Illini as an editor and reporter and graduated in 1974. WPGU News Correspondent Ashley Gilbert sit…
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Ryan Suffern is a documentarian. He has worked as an assistant to Steven Spielberg as well as helped film four Spielberg movies. In 2006, he began his own production company called Suckatash Productions. He has also written a feature screenplay for DreamWorks, produced two award-winning documentary features and produced and directed music videos. S…
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Wendy Rice Winer is a middle school language arts teacher in Morton Grove, Illinois. She formerly hosted the show Saturday Morning Flashback at Chicago radio station WXRT. During her time at the University of Illinois in the late 1970s, Winer worked in several roles at WPGU, including program director. WPGU News Correspondent Owen Henderson sits do…
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Jim Grimes is an instructor in broadcasting and media for colleges around the state and is on the board of directors for the Illinois Broadcasters Association. Previously, he has worked with many local commercial radio stations in both Champaign-Urbana and Springfield. In 1971, he joined the National Guard as a major public affairs officer, which l…
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Erika Rosenberg is the president and CEO of the Center for Governmental Research in Rochester, New York. At the University of Illinois, she worked at the Daily Illini as a writer, editor and eventually editor-in-chief. WPGU News Correspondent Nathalie Murillo sits with Rosenberg to discuss her time at the Illini Media Company at the University of I…
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Once a punk musician, Fil Bucchino began rejuvenating abandoned groves in Italy after receiving a life changing bottle of olive oil from his parents while touring. Fil explains why he's obsessed with olive oil; what it takes to produce and preserve a quality bottle; and the symbiotic loop of the people, the land, and our food.…
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Alexis is the creator of Stump Kitchen where she spends time alongside kids and co-creators with limb differences like hers and encourages body positivity and adaptivity. We discuss what led her to begin experimenting in the kitchen, the progress of disability representation online, and the double edged influence of social media in kids' lives.…
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Putting the Music Aficionado’s Art to Work: Making a Living from a Passion for Music, Part 2—Metal Ambassador, Jose Mangin
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EPISODE 020 – What could be better than having a job that you love because it has all to do with your favorite music? A job where your musical knowledge allows you to create new and innovative media for the world to hear? And work that earns you the title of aficionado of your fave music genre? So, how can you land a great job like this? I’m Dr. Je…
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Are cities losing their food identities? In part two of our conversation with Chef Romain Avril, we explore the struggle for independent chefs to create unique and affordable dining experiences post-pandemic while competing with chain restaurants for increasingly precious real estate. Romain says rent subsidies and a strong showing of Michelin-star…
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SCREAM THERAPY: Dr. Jen Palladino of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles on the Early Days of Punk
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EPISODE 019: Hey there! It’s Dr. Jen, host of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles. I thought I’d do something a little different for this episode. A little while back, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jason Scheurs, the host of the podcast, Scream Therapy. Scream Therapy explores how Punk Rock music can affect mental health in a positive way. So, …
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Serve It or Trash It with Chef Romain Avril
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Romain Avril is a Michelin trained Chef whose work has taken him around the world and we hear how he mixes the richness of French cooking with exciting flavours from the Asian palate. Plus, Avril is always posting new "Serve It or Trash It" and "Croissant Reviews" online, serving followers with explanations of fascinating gastronomy cooking techniq…
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Putting the Music Aficionado's Art to Work: Making a Living from a Passion for Music, Part 1--Dr. Mike Jones, Beatles Master's Degree Program
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EPISODE 018: Would you quit your job right now if you could and instead, make a living from doing something that you’re really passionate about? You know, a job that you love so much, that when you open your eyes first thing in the morning, you can’t wait to start working? And even better yet, that “job you love” would involve your passion for say,…
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Mary is back with some bonus content from recent interviews on this Cut for Time episode! PlantYou author and blogger, Carleigh Bodrug, shares some sage advice for plant-based cooking; food writer Hannah Sunderani shares her go-to easy weeknight meals; MasterChef, Christine Ha, recalls memories of her mother's beef pho; and Erica Karbelnik sheds li…
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SUPERFANS: For the Love of Bruce Springsteen, Todd Rundgren, and Harry Styles
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EPISODE 017: Most everyone, myself included has a favorite band, musician, composer, or performer, whose music we just love. And whatever it is that intrigues us about this music will be life-changing for us in some way, shape or form. And because we identify and therefore, become emotionally attached to the music, we couldn't help but to extend ou…
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Jason Barato is a Michelin trained chef and restaurateur who's studied all across the world. He tells us about growing up bussing tables in his parent's cafe; learning about entrepreneurship from his father and good food from his mother; and making the choice to close Trattoria Giancarlo's, his family's restaurant and a Toronto institution, at the …
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THE POWER OF MUSIC THINKING: A Sound Life with Dr. Jen Palladino, Hosted by Christof Zurn
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EPISODE 016: Hi, this is Dr. Jen! You know, there’s nothing that I like more than interviewing my guests for these episodes of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles which, I’m so thrilled that you’ve enjoy! Interviewing my guests and learning and sharing their stories, viewpoints, and imparted knowledge and advice has been a wonderful experience for me. But, …
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French-Italian Fusion with Top Chef's Erica Karbelnik
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This week we meet Erica Karbelnik, season 9 winner of Food Network's Top Chef Canada. She takes us behind the scenes of the show with stories about filming the competition and her unique experience qualifying with, then facing off against her husband.By AMI
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A MINOR CONSIDERATION: American Actor and Child Advocate, Paul Petersen
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EPISODE 015: Paul Petersen began his show-business career at the age of 9 as a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club. He appeared in the 1958 movie Houseboat with Sophia Loren and Cary Grant, but achieved stardom playing teenager Jeff Stone from 1958 to 1966 on the ABC family television sitcom, The Donna Reed Show. With the fame he achieved on The D…
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Track and Field Fuel with Paralympian David Johnson
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For Paralympian Dave Johnson, food is fuel! The runner shares how growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa led him to compete for Team Canada and how he manages Type 1 diabetes with healthy home cooked meals that keep him in peak shape for the track.By AMI
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Trading Coke for Snapple: The Incredible Story of Wendy The Snapple Lady
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Episode 014: Today, we’re celebrating some of the best episodes from 2022! One of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles’ most popular episodes last year was “Trading Coke for Snapple: The Incredible Story of Wendy The Snapple Lady”. Of course, you remember those Snapple advertisements from the 1990’s, don’t you? Well, if anyone was thrust into fame, it was th…
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Boosting your "Food IQ", beating inflation, and recipe testing fast and flavourful favourites. Mary and Matt, the Kitchen Confession creators, discuss what's inspiring their culinary adventures this winter. Plus, Mary serves up an amuse-bouche for Season 3 of her AMI-tv docuseries "Dish with Mary."By AMI
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Why We Grieve Our Musician Heroes and How to Process the Loss
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EPISODE 013: Many of us have been affected by the recent tragic deaths of our favorite popular music icons and are finding that the loss can be hard to process. Why we are saddened by the death of our revered musical heroes is understandable due to our love for their music. But when further explored, additional psychological reasoning for this sadn…
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Preena Chauhan is all about spices. She and her mother, Arvinda, have been teaching Indian cooking classes for decades and in the duo's newly released book "New Indian Basics," they aim to teach people how to cook liberally with spices and gain confidence cooking exceptional Indian meals at home. With recipes like Aloo Methi (fenugreek potatoes), C…
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The Heaven and Hell of the Powerfunk Jam Band, Turkuaz’s Dave Brandwein
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EPISODE 012: Guest Dave Brandwein, the cofounder, principal lyricist, lead guitarist and vocalist for the 9-piece funk band, Turkuaz, is now a solo artist playing under the moniker, Band For Sale. In his journey, he has endured some pretty extreme and unforeseen circumstances in these past few years, which has changed his life in many ways. After y…
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She’s With The Band: Groupie Feminist, Pamela Des Barres Confesses Her Love of All Things Music!
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EPISODE 011: American Rock and Roll Groupie, Author, Musician, and Actress, Pamela Des Barres, talks about feminism, the word “Groupie”, and her experiences on the rock music scene on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood back in the 1960’s and 70’s. She famously went on to form friendships with many of the great musical artists of that era, and became rom…
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Plant Based Scrappy Cooking with Plant You Creator Carleigh Bodrug
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Known in college as a tater-tot-toting poutine fiend, Carleigh Bodrug's friends were surprised to hear that she'd started a blog called "Plant You" about plant based, healthy cooking. Since then, Carleigh published the Plant You Cookbook and launched a meal planner app, all to help plant-curious people make the switch to healthier food with delicio…
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Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles Highlights: Celebrity Guests Talk About Serious Illness and the Healing Mindset
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EPISODE 010: A mindset is a series of self-perceptions or beliefs that we have about ourselves. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in any given situation. This affects our outlook on life, our point of view, and how we make our decisions to move forward—or not. Clearly, our mindset plays a most critical role in how we cope with life’s challe…
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Tre Sanderson wins season 10 of Top Chef Canada
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Tre Sanderson is the season 10 winner of Food Network's Top Chef Canada! The self-described "underdog" of the series talks about the drive, dedication, and soul it took to face off against Michelin starred chefs; the women who inspired his culinary pursuits; and how he keeps up with an industry that's constantly evolving.…
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Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles Highlights: Celebrity Guests Talk About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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EPISODE 009: How much do you know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Are you aware that there are five different types of PTSD? Or, that not all reactions to a trauma response will fall into this diagnosis? And also, that you don’t have to be a veteran to have this condition. That’s right! Anyone can experience PTSD. In this episode, you’ll find…
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This week, we're double dipping with some recent guests on Cut for Time! Brewmaster Richard Park walks us through the anatomy of a beer, and how just four main ingredients contribute major flavours; Beverly Crandon says that geography and history go hand in hand with a Sommelier's training; and food writer Hannah Sunderani shares her favourite quic…
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The Healing Rhythm of Singer Songwriter Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen
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EPISODE 008: Singer, songwriter, and Energetic Medicine healer, Lauren Monroe and her husband, legendary Def Leppard drummer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Rick Allen, have a beautiful love story to tell. It was years after Rick’s tragic accident when he lost his left arm that he met Lauren while seeking out alternative techniques in therapeutic he…
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Spice, Food, and Wine with Beverly Crandon
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Beverly Crandon is the second Black female in Canada to become a certified Sommelier. Beverley says there's a whole lexicon around wine that people find intimidating and typically revolves around European regions and cuisine. So, she started the Spice Food & Wine group to find common ground with others and push the envelope with unconventional ethn…
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The Soprano Warrior: British Crossover Singer, Summer Watson Triumphs Over Breast Cancer
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EPISODE 007: Summer Watson is a British Classical Crossover singer who has shared the stage with renowned performers like Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, David Foster, The Celtic Tenors, and Marcello Alvarez, among many others. She has performed for celebrities and Royalty worldwide from Buckingham Palace to stages in Jordan, Dubai, and for an audienc…
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Umami Mirepoix, Ontario Paw-Paws, and Building Flavour Bumps
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We pack a lot into our episodes, but there's always a little more where that came from! In this episode, Mary shares a few great conversations with recent guests left on the cutting room floor. On this edition of Cut for Time, Two Spoons blogger, Hannah Sunderani busts a myth about vegan cooking; Peak Season author Deirdre Buryk tells us about some…
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In It Together: The Singer/Songwriting Duo, Dauzat St. Marie
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Episode 006: Episode 006: Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie, better known as the singer songwriting duo, Dauzat St.Marie, has impressed audiences while touring with and supporting top known legendary bands such as music icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Grammy Award winning artist, Rick Springfield, Schuyler Fisk/Sissy Spacek, The Marshall Tucker …
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Kalen Reacts: Turning viral success into a budding tv career
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We meet digital media star, musician, and fellow foodie, Kalen Allen; creator of the popular "Kalen Reacts" on Twitter. His over-the-top commentary on social media cooking videos and other entertainment efforts garnered attention from and collaborations with the likes of Ellen DeGeneres; Mariah Carey; and most recently, Ricki Lake. Kalen tells us a…
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Mind Over Matter: Music Despite Disabilities with guests, Brandon Mendenhall and Sebastien Paquet
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Episode 005 It was against all odds that my guest Brandon Mendenhall, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, became a guitarist in the Heavy Metal band, The Mendenhall Experiment. Teaching himself how to play guitar was no easy feat but through his love for the band, Korn, and Munky, Korn’s guitarist, who encouraged Brandon all the way, The Mendenhall E…
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Chef Devan Rajkumar has been experimenting with food since he was a child, watching his grandmother grind coconut for choka and helping out in the temple kitchen. After bouncing around university, he landed in culinary school in 2009 where he set out on a mission to modernize the craft, traditions and tastes of East and West Indian cuisines. Chef D…
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