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Detroit is Different

Detroit is Different

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The Detroit is Different podcast is about exposing artistry, business, ideas, and dynamic people, places, and things that make Detroit a mecca. Tune in weekly and subscribe to get the true stories from the people shaping the culture of an American classic city.
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IT in the D

Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers ...
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Josh Adams Podcast

Detroit is Different After Dark

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Josh Adams the comedian shares his takes, stories, and thoughts on the life weekly. The Detroit is Different Network produces this each week with new guests and ideas from Josh Adams. Listen in for the jokes and entertainment stay for the real talk.
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Piper Carter Podcast

Detroit is Different

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We discuss international, national, and Detroit-centric current events, politics, environmental justice, climate justice, Black Liberation, sovereignty, grassroots eco-feminism, arts and culture, crypto art, NFT's, health and wellness, new music, sustainable fashion, and Hip Hop culture. Brittany is the co-host and producer of the Piper Carter Podcast. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
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Unicorns are Real

Detroit is Different After Dark

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Unicorns Are Real is art. We are two quirky like-minded, yet very different young adult females (Asia aka Ms. Dobbins and Erin) exploring ALL aspects of art. A Unicorn is a creator--a one of a kind individual--with the compassion to create for oneself. Our conversations will be with some of the most poppin’, upcoming, and flyest Unicorns.
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Tiddies and Tacos

Detroit is Different After Dark

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Tiddies and Tacos, a podcast where two Faygo-loving, taco-eating, lady-buds peruse life’s most essential and non-essential topics and toppings in alphabetical order. From Al Pastor to Zodiac Zombies, they’ve got the sauce you want! Join Sparkle, and Tina Andromedon on a debaucherous adventure as they talk tacos, tiddies and everything in-between!
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His Fault Her Problem

Detroit is Different After Dark

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Brought to you by Detroit is Different, His Fault Her Problem Podcast is about love, lovers. The show features two black women who seek to uncover the issues that lead to the steadily declining rate of marriage in the African American community and find resolve. In each episode, co-hosts Chari Reeves and Eboni Rousell engage in thought-provoking and insightful conversation with guests. Diving into issues related to the social and cultural dynamics of dating and relationships; the dialogue is ...
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Decolonize Your Destiny

Detroit is Different

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Welcome to Decolonize your Destiny asks guests to share how they decolonize their lives. Decolonization is the process of becoming self-sovereign and this is where the power lies. It is the untangling of the colonizer’s limitations placed on our minds and bodies by unlocking and remembering the indigenous wisdom that lives within us all. Although the colonization process in the United States began centuries ago, the tenants of colonization have been normalized and woven into the social, econ ...
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Detroit Faith and Works

InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit

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Welcome to Faith & Works Podcast, where we delve into deep conversations between the sacred and the modern world. Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a philosophical thinker, or a social activist, this podcast is your sanctuary for exploration and inquiry. Engage in thought-provoking conversations as we tackle questions like “What is sacred in our music today?” and “Does AI threaten the sacred?” We bring together diverse voices—from scholars and artists to activists and everyday individuals—o ...
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TGT Church Podcast

True Gospel Tabernacle Church

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True Gospel Tabernacle is a church that is designed with your spiritual growth in mind! Therefore, every service is valued with the expectation of receiving spiritual revelation that will challenge and change your life!
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Unloading the good, bad, and ugly that clogs my brain. I'll be talking to old friends, and making new friends in the mean time, while trying to remember where I put all those thoughts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cp6/support
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Similarly Different

Robert Sherman

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With new episodes every Thursday, "Similarly Different” presents Robert Sherman and Dylan Kamalay diving into conversations on various topics from their perspectives. Robert and Dylan hail from Detroit and Cleveland, and have differing levels of agreement of opinions. Whether the topic is news, politics, music, mental health, current events or controversy, the interaction is sure to be insightful and entertaining. Through humorous conversations, "Similarly Different" aims to exemplify how ag ...
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Crime and the Courtroom is a unique and stimulating examination of the American criminal justice system for the authorities and supporting professionals who make criminal justice possible. We turn an observant eye toward the system’s evolving capacity to strike the delicate balance between preserving the quality of life of our citizens and protecting the rights of the accused. Hosted by one of the most respected and influential forensic experts in the United States, John M. Collins and his g ...
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Crossing The Lane Lines is dedicated to giving voice to the Black Swim community. We connect with coaches, swimmers, authors and activists. Seeking to inform the public about the rich aquatic history of the Black diaspora.
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Wild Endeavors

Wild Endeavors

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An actual play audio drama | Across several interwoven campaigns and one-shot adventures, Wild Endeavors is telling a collective tale of a fantastical land. Our current endeavor is a campaign focused the adventures of the Wayward Suns. For more than 3,000 years the people of Ayria haven’t been able to cross the Great Sea. In an age of relative peace, a group of adventurers known as the Wayward Suns discover a far more grim force is at work keeping Ayria isolated from the rest of the world. A ...
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Roasted Spins

Steve Greene

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Each podcast episode features a discussion and review of a particular coffee and album from Steve’s music collection. Steve Greene is 1/3 of the band Voyag3r and V3 Cast podcast. A video version of the podcast will be on YouTube and the audio version will be available wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to suggest a coffee brand or roast, please email suggestions and info.
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Pam Perry, PR Coach

Pam Perry PR Coach

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Learn how to market your book, grow your business and brand your ministry by using partnerships, joint ventures, strategic alliances and innovative internet marketing techniques & strategies. This show will feature some of the best PR Pros, Thought Leaders, Internet Marketers and Joint Venture enthusiasts in the world! "Cooperation is better than competition" use synergy to get more energy for your projects. Hear from experts across the nation. Get free special report & PR Tips at www.pamper ...
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“My grandmother got a letter from the FBI at 70 saying they weren’t watching her anymore — that’s how deep our family was in the movement.” From family councils and tech legacies to state politics and AI innovations, Fred Durhal III’s life is a masterclass in leadership forged through Detroit's unique cultural and political terrain. Raised in a fam…
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In this episode, Bob and Randy welcome long-time friend and guest Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different. They dive into a nostalgic conversation about their roots in podcasting, the evolution of content creation, and the unique culture of Detroit. They discuss their past experiences, the importance of rich relationships in content creation, and the…
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"I sang before I could talk,” says Steffanie Christi’an, capturing the essence of a voice born in rhythm and raised on soul. In this powerful Detroit is Different interview, Steffanie weaves a narrative of musical lineage rooted in Southfield, church choirs, and impromptu jam sessions with her grandfather who taught her guitar and blues. She reflec…
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“My grandmother taught me how to program when I was seven,” Bryan Campbell shares, setting the tone for a story that stretches from East Side Detroit roots to Silicon Valley boardrooms. In this powerful Detroit is Different interview, Bryan opens up about hacking school systems as a teenager, building websites for Michigan State before they even kn…
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John Collins speaks with Jeff Asher, a data-analytics expert and Substack writer specializing in - as Jeff puts it - crime, data, and crime data. Jeff has an impressive history working in the Department of Defense and the CIA, among others. In this episode, John and Jeff discuss the measurement of crime in the United States, how it is done, and the…
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The observation is made that with more women there would have been less rigidity, more flexibility. Feminist, Womanist and Liberation Theology bring a critique, but they also bring hope. Lost has been a respect for women’s voices and the power they bring to the public square.By InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit
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Peter Surowski, CTO of Brain Jar joins Bob and Randy to focus on small businesses for a change. Brain Jar is a web development and marketing agency for small businesses. The discussion centers around the current role of AI in helping small businesses market themselves effectively, the evolution of web development, and practical tips for businesses …
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“An abandoned house is not an abandoned house unless I see it as that.” In this soul-stirring Detroit is Different interview, Kim Sherobbi reflects on her lifelong commitment to community, tracing her purpose from childhood fashion shows on Bethune Street to founding the Birwood House as a space of radical love and collective leadership. Guided by …
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“You can’t put love into a house you don’t own.” That one quote encapsulates the spirit of Ken Elkins’ journey, vision, and mission as founder of Renewed. In this powerful Detroit is Different interview, Ken speaks truth to the generational impact of housing instability, sharing how growing up in a series of rentals shaped his understanding of prid…
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"We are not here for ourselves—we are here for other people. Period." These words from Orena Perry don't just summarize her perspective—they declare her purpose. Her story, like so many rooted in Detroit, is a vibrant blend of faith, family, and fearless entrepreneurship. From her great-grandmother’s home on Calvert to the stages of Jazz on the Bou…
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“You all live in the realm of impossibility because you’ve been conditioned by Western society to understand why a thing is not possible. Unlike you, my friends, I live in the realm of the impossible.” In this rich and deeply introspective episode of the Detroit is Different podcast, community organizer and cultural educator Raúl Echevarría shares …
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We need to be healed as a community.” Krystal Larsosa, co-founder of the Black Marriage Movement, sits down to share an intimate and powerful journey rooted in love, healing, and transformation through marriage. Raised on the same Detroit block where she met her now-husband Jasahn at age 12, Krystal opens up about the realness of growing into woman…
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"The gift of God to us in marriage is that it perfects our love." In this powerful second installment of the Black Marriage Movement series, Jasahn Larsosa shares an emotionally resonant reflection on what it means to grow as a man, a husband, and a father within the framework of love, commitment, and community. Joined in life and purpose by his wi…
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Nancy La Vigne is the Dean of the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice, based at the campus in Newark, New Jersey. In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins and Dr. La Vigne discuss her new responsibilities at Rutgers, as well as contemporary priorities in criminal justice research, technology, and education. Dr. La Vigne also shares h…
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Note: David was with us a few weeks ago—you might have heard that episode. If you did, you probably noticed the audio issues. We pulled down that episode and invited David back for another chat. David Juan returns! In this episode, he explains CDPs—Customer Data Platforms—to Bob and Randy. CDPs pull data from systems like CRMs, marketing automation…
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“You know Detroit is about the look, the feel, it’s a Detroit essence to the culture.” That essence radiates through Jessica Blair, the visionary behind Jessica Blair Beauty, a proudly Black-owned beauty supply store in the heart of Rosedale Park on Grand River. From learning hair care in her grandmother’s community-rooted home on Blaine Street to …
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“God said, give 'em drum machines—and see what happens.” That’s the dream Mike Huckaby shared, and it’s the heartbeat of God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines, the acclaimed documentary by Detroit filmmaker Kristian Hill that restores techno’s true story—deeply rooted in Black Detroit creativity, culture, and resilience. “We had a grocery store on Hastin…
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“I told my mama, ‘I want to take my dad to school,’ and she said, ‘Pick a man you like.’ I said, ‘Richard Pryor.’ She said, ‘All right, that’s your daddy.’” That’s how Spanky Hayes kicks off a raw, hilarious, and deeply Detroit story in his Detroit is Different interview. From dodging gang members in LA while wearing a bloody borrowed T-shirt, to h…
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Todd Loiselle, CIO of National Food Group joins Bob and Randy to talk about how he became a CIO. Todd got off to a rocky start—he had problems in school and then he had a rough first job. But then he found success and was approached to be a CIO. Todd tells us his approach to the job and the digital transformation he implemented. Then, he gives advi…
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"My mother said, 'You are what you say.'" Kalimah Johnson—also known on Detroit’s hip hop scene as the legendary emcee Nikki D—graces the Detroit is Different studio with a life story that echoes through generations, cultures, and communities. This deeply moving and powerful episode journeys through Kalimah's evolution from North End storyteller an…
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"This record is somebody's pathway to not jumping off that ledge." With that profound truth, Maurice “Piranhahead” Herd ushers listeners into a sonic and spiritual odyssey on Detroit is Different. A master craftsman of music and energy, Piranhahead unpacks how his Mississippi roots led through Muskegon to Detroit’s east side, eventually shaping a g…
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“Detroit deserves to be known for its spirit—grit, grind, hustle, love.” With this rallying cry, mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow sat down with Detroit is Different for a powerful, deeply rooted conversation that stretched far beyond politics and into the soul of a city. From the foundational lessons of his grandfather, Reverend Joseph B. Barlow—a…
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In this episode, John Collins builds on the themes and recommendations covered in episode 87, with regards to forensic laboratory accreditation and its strengths and limitations. Seven policy priorities are discussed to help forensic science laboratories, their parent agencies, and their jurisdictions prevent instances of catastrophic misconduct be…
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“When I said I wanted to bring horses to Linwood, people started clapping before I could even finish the sentence.” David Silver’s journey from Westchester County, New York to Detroit’s 12th Street-Davidson area is anything but typical—but it's also exactly what makes his work with Detroit Horse Power so impactful. On this episode of Detroit is Dif…
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In this powerful two-part conversation, Detroit is Different welcomes Carlos Nielbock—master craftsman, historian, and visionary artist—to explore his transatlantic journey of forging identity through the skilled trades. “I'm a child of occupation,” Carlos begins, recounting how he was born in Germany to a Black American GI and a German mother, in …
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In this special two-part Detroit is Different episode, we dive into Forging Identity: The Story of Carlos Nielbock with Dr. Paul J. Draus, a University of Michigan-Dearborn sociology professor whose Detroit journey began back in 2005. “We first met Carlos through his creations,” Draus recalls, describing towering windmills and ornate gates built fr…
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"I just took time for myself," says Ra'Marie, reflecting on the transformative journey that led her from childhood trauma to community healing. In this powerful Detroit is Different interview, Ra'Marie opens up about growing up on Fenkell, surviving instability, and rediscovering purpose through self-reflection. "I was born and raised in Detroit, s…
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In this episode Bob and Randy are joined by Syya Yasotornrat, founder of Brilliant Beam Media. Syya shares her journey of leaving a cushy corporate job at Hewlett Packard to venture into the world of recorded audio and video. She talks about the challenges and lessons learned from starting her podcast studio business, splitting with her business pa…
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"If we don’t tell our stories, who will? And if they do, will they tell it right?" — This question grounds the work of Marcia Black, a powerful cultural steward who’s leading the charge at Black Bottom Archives, celebrating 10 years of preserving and honoring Black Detroit’s legacy. In this Detroit is Different podcast, Marcia shares how her passio…
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In this powerful Detroit is Different podcast episode, Officer Yahaira Gomez shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey from Guadalajara, Jalisco, to the heart of Southwest Detroit, painting a rich portrait of how her life, family, and cultural roots led her to serve as a Detroit Police officer. Her story intertwines immigrant perseverance, m…
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From the spark of curiosity ignited in Detroit to the cultural epicenter of Atlanta, Darralynn Hutson has been scripting stories since “my first article was written in 1990 in the 1900s,” she jokes, weaving words with love and purpose across decades. “I've been writing for over 25 years on Black culture. I love it.” And that passion first bloomed w…
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In this week’s episode, Bob and Randy talk to Umelo Onyejiaka who runs DevOps Detroit, a meetup for folks who work in or who are interested in DevOps. They discuss networking events, the importance of community in tech, and Umelo’s journey from a finance and accounting background into cloud engineering. Umelo shares insights on DevOps, the signific…
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"You stay vibrant, you stay young, you stay healthy by participating in the life that's going on around you." On this episode of Detroit is Different, we sit down with the incomparable Theo Broughton, a true pillar of Detroit’s Black political and cultural community. As the co-founder of Hood Research, Theo has spent decades shaping political aware…
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"Hate pushed me to leave the South, but love brought me to Detroit." In this electrifying episode of Detroit is Different, we sit down with powerhouse attorney, political strategist, and self-proclaimed vanguard of the New Great Migration, Thomaesa Bailey. From her roots in Eatonton, Georgia—home of literary icon Alice Walker—to making waves in Det…
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John Collins answers an email from an audience member who wonders: What’s the point of accreditation if a catastrophic failure or major act of misconduct can still happen under the radar. Season: 5 Episode: 87 Duration: 35:57 YOUTUBE CHANNELSMain Podcast Channel Highlights Channel FROM OUR SPONSORLearn About the Innovators at Promega International …
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"Our problem was never just the pothole—our problem is that we don’t control the decision-making process that determines whether the pothole gets fixed." In a time when Black leadership is under attack, Detroit is standing strong with Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. This special Detroit is Different show introduces you to a leader …
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“We are in relationship with each other, and the perception of cultural difference is just a perception,” Angelique Power. In this thought-provoking episode of Detroit is Different, Angelique Power, President & CEO of the Skillman Foundation, sits down with Kari Frazier for a deep dive into the evolution of education, community organizing, and the …
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Bob and Randy talked to Justice Oshiyoye about his project DUHTROIT. DUHTROIT is a magazine featuring local creatives. The first issue (of many, hopefully), features the stunning artwork of seven photographers. We also talked to Justice about his favorite Detroit coney spot, and the other work he’s doing. Crux Foundation Detroit supports minorities…
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"I know I'm not the only one that enjoys taking sexy photos, and I know I'm not the only one that may avoid it because of unwanted behavior." Photographer Bryana Williams takes us on a journey through her artistic evolution, from childhood violin recitals to finding her purpose behind the lens. In this engaging episode, Bryana shares how her passio…
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"I never saw myself working for anybody as a kid. I said, ‘I want to be a celebrity. I don’t want to work for nobody.’" Imani Elie turned her love for travel into a thriving business, Detroit Travel Co., and in this episode, she shares her incredible journey from Detroit’s east side to the Navy, traveling the world, and finally building her own tra…
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This episode is quite literally the top of my mountain, my crown jewel moment, the summary of every podcast and every Comic Con I have attended. At the Great Lakes Comic-Con, I got to spend the entire weekend with Sam J. Jones himself, better known as Flash Gordon, Quarterback, NY Jets and Savior of the Universe. Growing up, Flash Gordon was on the…
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Caitlin Burchill is an investigative reporter with NBC Connecticut and a proud member of the production team that created the documentary, Traces of Doubt: The Forensics of Dr. Henry Lee, which is now available in its entirety on YouTube. Caitlin speaks with John Collins about her life and career as an investigative reporter, and sheds light on her…
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