Best Sandy Cooper Podcasts (2024)

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384: Kara Winger - Be Brave Enough to Try Again 43:13

4h ago43:13

43:13

Carrie chats with Olympian Kara Winger! They chat about how Kara retired in 2022 only to make a come back just a couple of weeks ago and won at the New York City Grand Prix, how she is doing things a bit differently this go around, what it would mean for her to be a 5X US Olympic Javelin thrower, and so much more!…

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39 | Why I Left Social Media As a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.2 28:30

2d ago28:30

28:30

Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Gabe Cox as she shares how her business has grown since leaving social media and what she’s doing to make it happen, as well as the response she gets from other entrepreneurs in the online space when she tells them she’s not on social media, Finally, she offers encouragement and practical steps you can …

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Write to Your Former Self with Steve Carter 46:19

2d ago46:19

46:19

Finding the right tone in your writing is difficult. How do you balance knowledge with humility? Challenge with grace? Creativity with clarity? Most people toggle between all of these, hoping their words land. But it feels like a guessing game. Today’s guest, Steve Carter, gives this helpful advice: Write to your former self. What do you wish you k…

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Heber Jentzsch: A Tale of Faith, Power, and Betrayal (A True Crime Podcast) 50:48

3d ago50:48

50:48

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Can a man’s journey from devout Mormonism to the heights of Scientology leadership illuminate the darkest corners of this controversial organization? Join us on "Sins of Scientology" as we unravel the life of Heber Jentzsch, whose transformation from a Salt Lake City native to a Master of…

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383: Courtney Babcock - I Want To Help People 41:41

7d ago41:41

41:41

Carrie chats with Olympian Courtney Babcock! They talk all about her latest business called the Sports Specialist, instilling a love for running in others, parenting, her journey into the sport, some memories from their time racing against each other, and so much more!

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Episode 31 - The Sandy Hook School Shooting 1:22:26

8d ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Send us a Text Message. We're back for the next season of exploring True Crime stories and we've started this season off with a truly horrific case! Sandy Hook, one of the worst American school shootings in history, please bring tissues and kind thoughts to all those who were lost.By Beth and Becky

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The Good Eggs in the Community: Chapter 5 - Part 2: Ambassadors for Health 12:11

9d ago12:11

12:11

Welcome Back! As the Eggs finish up their work as Ambassadors for Health, Benedict remembers something about Sonny . . . hmmm, what could it be? And how did the Albumen Games go? After a near miss from an arrow shot by Benedict, things turned out ok!

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38 | Why I Left Social Media as a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.1 28:35

9d ago28:35

28:35

Any writer considering leaving social media will wrestle with fears and questions: How will you stay in the loop? How will you connect with other writers or with your readers? How will you sell your books? What if it doesn’t work? Today’s guest chose to face her fears and grappled with each of those questions. Join us as she shares how she overcame…

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How To Pitch an Article with Megan Hill 45:54

9d ago45:54

45:54

In this episode, Will Parker Anderson interviews Megan Hill, managing editor at The Gospel Coalition, about the intricacies of writing and getting published. They delve into crafting a winning article, avoiding common pitfalls, and valuing feedback. Megan shares tips on finding unique angles, structuring pieces, and creating compelling introduction…

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The Harrowing Story of Paulette Cooper (A True Crime Podcast) 42:14

10d ago42:14

42:14

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Paulette Cooper's relentless pursuit of the truth cost her dearly, but it also set a high bar for investigative journalism. We uncover the extraordinary lengths to which the Church of Scientology went to silence her, from fabricated bomb threats to smear campaigns and even attempts to fra…

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382: Susan Ejore - It’s Been a Blessing 36:09

14d ago36:09

36:09

Carrie chats with Susan Ejore! The Under Armour professional runner been on fire lately, setting the Kenyan National Indoor Mile record this season when she ran 4:20, and just a few days ago she ran 3:58 for the 1500. She’s currently getting ready to compete at the Kenyan Olympic Trials in the 1500. In this episode we hear all about how she found t…

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The Takeover of Clearwater (PT2) (A True Crime Podcast) 27:38

15d ago27:38

27:38

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if your peaceful hometown suddenly became the target of a covert invasion? Today, we uncover the shocking story of Clearwater, Florida, in 1975, where the Church of Scientology, led by L. Ron Hubbard, stealthily executed a takeover. We expose the shadowy tactics used to acquire key p…

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37 | What's Working for Writers in 2024 w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt2 28:10

17d ago28:10

28:10

Last week in EP36, podcast host and industry expert, Thomas Umstattd, Jr, unequivocally affirmed that social media is no longer working for authors. Today, in Part 2, Thomas shares three things you can do instead of social media, what marketing strategies are working well for indie authors in 2024, and where he sees the publishing industry headed i…

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Prophetic Prose with Dr. Eric Mason 40:56

16d ago40:56

40:56

Good writing is provocative. It grabs your attention, not as click bait, but because it resonates with reality一it names the ache you feel in everyday life. It emboldens you to stay in the fight, to forgive, to grow. Unfortunately, it’s easier to be predictable than prophetic. On one hand, some writers go over the top to gain attention, without offe…

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232 | 4 Mindsets for Summer Balance (the last episode of the season!) 28:47

21d ago28:47

28:47

Please take a 2-minute survey! If you have kids on a traditional school schedule in the U.S., two things are true: 1) it’s summer break, and 2) the children will be home for the next 10-ish weeks. Summer balance is different than schoolyear balance. But as we will learn today, balance isn’t so much about what we do, but what we think about what we …

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381: Sandi Morris - Up and Over 44:18

21d ago44:18

44:18

Carrie chats with Olympian Sandi Morris! The pole vaulter joins the show to talk about the sport, her latest song called Up and Over, her animals, cooking and building things, being injured, changing coaches and residence, her goals going forward, and so much more!

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Just In CASE Podcast | John Williams & Byron Hayward | Pursuit of Happiness 38:26

22d ago38:26

38:26

Welcome to the brand new Case-UK podcast, 'Just In CASE'. Every month we discuss mental health and wellbeing topics, inviting guests to share their life stories and offer any advice they may have picked up on the way. When we're not podcasting, we deliver mental health and physical support to thousands of people across the UK. There have been ups a…

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The Takeover of Clearwater (PT1) (A True Crime Podcast) 34:05

23d ago34:05

34:05

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. How did Clearwater, Florida, transform from a serene coastal town into a stronghold for Scientology? Join hosts Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich as they pull back the curtain on the covert operations that redefined this sunny paradise in the latest episode of "Sins of Scientology." We exp…

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36 | The Rise and Fall of Social Media for Writers w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt1 38:51

25d ago38:51

38:51

In the early days of social media, a writer could speak directly to her reader and even go viral. Today, however, neither of those things are possible. In the first of a 2-part conversation, Thomas Umstaddt Jr. explains the rise and fall of social media and why the publishing industry still clings to a metric that is no longer valid. Click here for…

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231 | What I Learned From Raising 5 Teens: A Tribute to Sarah Turner (3/9/69-3/4/24) 46:30

28d ago46:30

46:30

This is Part 2 of a replay of my 2022 conversation with Sarah Turner, mom to 6 kids (ages 11 to 29). Sarah passed away March 2024. I'm so grateful for her influence on my life. For show notes click here.

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380: Cooper Teare and Rachel McArthur - Exactly Where We Should Be 51:56

28d ago51:56

51:56

Carrie chats with Rachel McArthur and Cooper Teare! They talk about how they got into the sport, the ups and downs, training in Virginia, how they met, why things are starting to click, goals going forward, and so much more!

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35 | How To Manage Information Overload 33:15

1M ago33:15

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As a writer, you are inundated with information on improving your craft and building your business. Whether through a writing group or a mastermind, a course or industry-related newsletters, books, or even podcasts, information overload is real and its effects on your ability to focus and create can be profound. In this week’s episode, we discuss i…

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Miscavige The Rise to Power (A True Crime Podcast) 41:58

1M ago41:58

41:58

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Uncover the hidden truths of David Miscavige's ascent within the Church of Scientology, a tale that takes us from his battles with asthma to commanding an empire of devout followers. The journey begins with a young boy's family seeking healing and leads to his undeniable rise, where stric…

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How to Market Your Book with Don Gates 48:06

1M ago48:06

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If you don’t market your book, don’t expect anyone to read it. That sounds harsh, right? The problem is, most writers assume that good writing is enough to garner reader attention. They pour countless hours into creating content, but give little thought to packaging and marketing it. Readers won’t come to a book if they don’t even know it exists. I…

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GAAD Special - A latte with Lisa Riemers 45:52

1M ago45:52

45:52

Send us a Text Message. In this final episode of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day series, Matisse chats with Lisa Riemers, an independent communication, content, and digital workplace consultant who specializes in digital accessibility. About Lisa Riemers Lisa Riemers is an independent communication, content and digital workplace consultant w…

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GAAD Special - A latte with Fiona Murphy 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Matisse chats with Fiona Murphy, founder of the Accessible Communications Collective, about all things accessible content. About Fiona Murphy Fiona Murphy is an award-winning writer and editor based in Sydney, Australia. She is the founder of the Accessible Communications Collective, which is making the inte…

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GAAD Special - A latte with Chad Chelius and Dax Castro 1:11:45

1M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Matisse chats with Chad Chelius, ADS, and Dax Castro, ADS, two accessible document experts and host of the accessibility podcast CHAX Chat. About Chad Chelius, ADS Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, speaker, Director of Training Solutions and Principal at Chax Training and Consulting. He resides …

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230 | What I Learned from Raising 5 Teens: A Tribute to Sarah Turner (3/9/69-3/4/24) Pt. 1 43:21

1M ago43:21

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In February 2022, I had the privilege of interviewing my dear friend, Sarah Turner, for a two-part episode devoted to the challenges of parenting teenagers. At the time of the recording, Sarah was in remission from an aggressive cancer. Sadly, a few months later, the cancer returned, and she passed away on March 4, 2024. As a tribute to Sarah, I am…

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379: Kate Landau - Light My Fire 45:54

1M ago45:54

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Carrie chats with Kate Landau! The 5x NCAA All-American and current masters runner joins the show to talk about running as we get older, her current training and racing, her health, injuries, finding happiness, and so much more!

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GAAD Special - A latte with Karl Groves 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Matisse chats with Karl Groves, a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry, about issues with what is being sold as accessibility overlays. About Karl Groves With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pra…

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GAAD Special - A latte with Sandi Gauder 47:22

1M ago47:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Matisse chats with Sandi Gauder, a web accessibility specialist, about everything PR and communications professionals need to know about web accessibility. About Sandi Gauder Sandi Gauder focuses on removing barriers in the digital learning environment, starting with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines …

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34 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 2 27:28

1M ago27:28

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If you are writing a book proposal and do NOT have a social media presence, you may be tempted to neglect the mention of "platform" altogether. But even without impressive numbers, you can still show an editor that you are on a growth trajectory. Today Will Parker Anderson, Senior Book Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah (the Christian imprint of Pe…

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GAAD Special - A latte with Ashley Nemeth 48:20

1M ago48:20

48:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Matisse chats with Ashley Nemeth, a senior communications strategist and writer for PR & Lattes, about accessibility and communications as someone who is Deafblind. About Ashley Nemeth Ashley Nemeth is a passionate advocate and visionary leader dedicated to creating a more accessible world for herself and fu…

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The Life of The Enigmatic L. Ron Hubbard (A True Crime Podcast) 39:29

1M ago39:29

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Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. In this gripping episode of "Unforgettable Conversations, The Sins of Scientology," we delve into the tumultuous life of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology. From his early ambitions as a prolific writer to the controversial creation of Dianetics and Scientology, Hubbard's life was…

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229 | When It's Okay NOT to Get Stuff Done 31:57

1M ago31:57

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For weeks, I have been offering you strategies to help you get stuff done. I hope something I’ve shared has helped you organize your projects, your tasks, or your responsibilities. But lest you believe that the value of your life consists only in the abundance of your accomplishments, allow me to bring balance to this series by offering you six tim…

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378: Megan Connolly - It All Felt Meant To Be 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

Carrie chats with Megan Connolly (Morant)! The WWE announcer recently finished 3rd at the Eugene Marathon in a huge personal best of 2:45! She joins the show to talk about her race, her new podcast, her broadcasting experience, what it’s like to donate a kidney, and so much more!

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33 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 1 34:03

2M ago34:03

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How has social media changed the landscape of the publishing industry and what does that mean for you? This week we’re continuing our series of conversations with industry experts by talking to Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah and founder of The Writer’s Circle. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes, go to …

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Rethinking Social Media with Sandy Cooper and Mary Tiller 51:23

2M ago51:23

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Ever feel like social media is draining your soul? But you can’t let it go because you’re trying to build a platform to appease publishers? It’s a common conundrum. A lot of writers invest hours posting on social, with limited results. It’s discouraging and draining. On the other hand, writers who ditch social feel left out一like they’ve committed c…

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Writing Habits with Justin Whitmel Earley 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

Why is it so hard to make time to write? With good intentions, we set out to create a regular rhythm, only to get distracted or discouraged, and it fades away. If you struggle to write regularly, it’s probably because you haven’t discovered the secret to forming a lasting habit. No shame一it’s easier said than done. Today’s guest, Justin Whitmel Ear…

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