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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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Best friends Todd Gilbert and Brett Fortney became close friends because they share 2 common bonds. First ... their love for music. Second ... they both live with major disabilities. Join them, ever week, as they discuss whatever is on their minds and also show that disabilities can be empowering.
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Best friends Todd Gilbert and Brett Fortney became close friends because they share 2 common bonds. First ... their love for music. Second ... they both live with major disabilities. Join them, ever week, as they discuss whatever is on their minds and also show that disabilities can be empowering.
In this episode Todd and Brett talk about the Super Bowl Half Time Show (and people's opinions of music/art these days) as well as touching on the new A&E limited series "The Secrets of Playboy" and much more.
When you hear Ali McManus’s dynamic vocals, you’d be surprised to know her lung capacity is only 30%. Born 3 months premature and weighing 2lbs 7oz at birth, she was given a 50/50 chance to live. Now 22 years old, the Detroit born singer/songwriter has beaten the odds. A rare bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta also known as OI left Ali in a wheelchair since the age of 7. In this episode she shares with us her amazing story and talks all about her love of music and how she fights every day to live her dream. You can find all of Ali's stuff at http://www.alimcmanusmusic.com/…
We are back! Fresh off of Todd's recent bout with COVID-19 ... this episode is all about our experiences with this crazy virus. This is NOT political, we are NOT trying to "force" anyone's decisions ... we just hope that, by sharing our experiences, we can help people learn more about what to expect (and options out there to fight it).…
Jason Clouse is known for his work in the Michigan Wrestling Organization as well as his podcast "Clouse To The Heart" but Jason was also born with a disability ... a speech impediment. In this episode we talk to Jason about his story.
In this episode, it's Todd Gilbert's turn to tell his story of his disability, challenges through life and what he does to try and still live the best life possible.
In Part 1 of our "Getting To Know You" episodes ... Todd Gilbert interviews his co-host, Brett Fortney, all about his life story, his disability and overcoming obstacles.
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