Encouragement for what you face today, tomorrow, and always. Tune in for a fresh word of HOPE from Penny Cooke and Del Bates. If you'd like to see the live videos of our episodes, visit our websites under "podcasts": delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com
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The Improvised True Crime Podcast. Every week, one case is analyzed and solved with the help of a guest. Hosted by Griffin Toplitsky and Steve Cooke.
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Olympic athlete Beevil Kneivel (Carley Thorne) talks about the sport of Escape Rooms at the 2025 Sochi games, where they discovered a body in the Olympic Village. Along with another Olympian, they also talk pink eye, orbs, and which days of the week are odd/even. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Laura Del Maschio and The Pool Keeper
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1:03:39Ethel Frederickson Decimal (Laura Del Maschio), of the Dewey Decimal system dynasty, is part of a knitting club. But tragedy strikes when Marjorie Appel, another member of the group, is found murdered. Whether it be the party bus, the elevator to hell, or the Pool Keeper, the boys try to sort through the mysteries of the Appel mansion and fortune. …
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Hope and Humor for Your Hot Mess with guest, Sally Friscea
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57:14Whether you have hit the period of life of "the change" or not, you need to hear what our guest, Sally Friscea, has to offer as to how to navigate those years with hope and humor. Sally book, Hot Mess Express - A Humorous and Practical Survival Guide for Menopause, recently released from Iron Stream Media. Sally talks about help for perimenopause, …
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Professional poker player Billy Wenceslas Jr. (Rhys Naylor) finds a long time rival dead at the table before their tournament. (As the helicopter with the corpse inside crash landed on the rooftop during the practice run). He talks about his dream town, the Ocean’s crew, and the hospital/casino manager who had all his clothes and hair blow away. Br…
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Praying Personalities with guest Janet McHenry
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28:29Join us with our guest Janet McHenry, an international speaker and an award-winning author of twenty-seven books, as she shares how everyone has their own unique praying style according to their personality. Here's a perspective you may ot have heard before and won't want to miss. Janetmchenry.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Proud mother of 3, Martha Climpton (Alexa MacKell), returns from vacation to find her landscaper dead in the pool. She talks about the pool chemist priest, her indoor son, and the Church of the Muppets. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Get "Sugar Freed "with guest Christine Trimpe
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33:24"Stop losing the weight loss battle and start gaining victory"! Tune in to hear how our guest, Christine Trimpe, lost over 100 pounds without a fad diet! Hear her remarkable story right here on Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny. ChristineTrimpe.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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UPS driver Fleabag McSkinnims (Malik Powell) finds another dead in the back of his truck along his Front St. route. Together with The Pres, they talk about driving into the sun and the drunk Italian snowman, on the tragic day Fleabag put his car in stop. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Encouragement for Teachers with guest Gretchen Huesmann
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36:08Del and Penny talk with teacher/pastor's wife Gretchen Huesmann about her new devotional book for teachers, why she wrote it, and how God led her through it. There's not much out there like it, so be sure to get a copy for all the teachers in your life! "It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators" GretchenHuesman…
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Dean Stauchveil (Paul Bates) is still covered head to toe in the blood of a fellow protestor at their construction site boycott. He talks about the preserve market, the current pit, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Teddy Roosebelt steamrolls in. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Tools for Leaders, Speakers, Teachers, etc., with Guest Peg Arnold
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37:45Our guest, Peg Arnold, has some creative ideas that will be valuable for speakers, teachers, and leaders of many capacities. pegarnold.orgBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Future Alabama Hog Blinky Lomax (Leigh Cameron) was on a trip to Italy before University, when she found her travel companion dead. They try to figure out if it was a slow acting poison or being thrown into a volcano, and Australian hunk Mak tries to complete a triangle. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Del and Penny discuss reading to kids and give lots of ideas on good books for kids' Easter baskets. They even give you a peak into their own books by reading a portion of each. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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When a shark cage is raised, diver Chastity Bell (Alessandra Vite) is the first to see the stabbed corpse inside. She talks about the tour of Dawson’s Creek they were on, and the gang loosely discusses subjects like the Day the Music Died, vending machines, and Evelyn “Grams” Ryan. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Meet Award-winning Children's Author, Crystal Bowman, with Her Latest Release.
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35:15We invited Crystal Bowman back to tell you about her new book for Easter. Would be a wonderful addition to the Easter baskets, but really is a timeless message teaching kids about the resurrection. crystalbowman.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Performer in the Hamilt Opera, Lucinda (Elanja Corosky) tragically discovers her peer dead in their shared dressing room. They discuss audience voting, Alberta’s “dark art”, and stage manager Frank talks about his career and current life. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Joy for the Journey with guest Josie Siler
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32:03You are gong to love our guest today, Josie Siler, not to mention her adorable book, Howie's Broken Hee Haw. Tune in, you will be encouraged! josiesiler.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Jeff (Dan Beirne) discovers what turns out to be his old roommate in one of the tanks in Ripley’s Aquarium during his Toronto trip. With Mr. Ripley himself, they talk about sirens, Bob Marley, and INS Market. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Hope for Moms and Babies with Guest Bonnie Martinelli
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34:17Listen in for amazing stories and statistics and HOPE for moms (and dads) who choose life, with our guest Bonnie Martinelli, director of our local Care Net. What incredible support they provide! care-net.org delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Antique store owner Syphilis Montpellier (Ghazal Ghiami) discovers a corpse in a wardrobe. She talks to the boys about the slope of her store, a Prince Andrew baseball card, and deals with a couple looking for a refund. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Grade 12 student Nicky Duff (Mike Mildon) finds one of the prom chaperones – substitute teacher Mr. Laces – dead during the dance. He joins the boys to talk about relationships and family, All is Lost, and Tracey Bowling-Ball. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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What do you know about Saint Patrick? Learn the real significance of Saint Patrick's Day and be inspired by his faith and faithfulness. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Nicole Passmore, Alex Cabrera-Aragon, and Tammy
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1:01:29Pool shark Sandra Dean (Nicole Passmore) talks about finding a rival dead in the bar. Alex Cabrera-Aragon fills in for Griffin, and all 3 discuss whether or not the victim was a snack, who could beat Serena Williams, and jarred eggs. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Hope When Healing Seems Impossible with guest Maggie T. May
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45:49Maggie tells us the agonizing and miraculous journey of her daughter's illness and how God worked through it to bring healing and blessing. Find Maggie on IG or FB @ maggietmayauthor pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Professor John H. Honeycutt (Simon Pond) of Cambridge University – and now York – talks about his research with lizards and finding his Dean dead in front of his office. Along with Clive, they delve into missing funds, cocaine, and Spiderman. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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We've talked about hope, and then love, so now let's cover faith, and how our faith gives us hope. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Ice sculptor Michael Hartford (Amar Singh) finds a rival sculptor fatally carved themself. He talks about his violent creations, the wedding of Amelia Earhart, and they get a visit from the fastest judge in the city. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Continuing the subject of love, what is love anyway, and how do I love as God commanded? delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Melissa Skid (Glenna Walters), salesperson at Fo’ Wheelies Bike Shop, finds her Best-Friend-At-Work murdered and laid across the bikes. She talks about getting mugged, Prince, her ex-boyfriend Adam, and Griffin gets distracted by Italian. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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86-year-old Influencer Piss McLaren (D.J. Mausner) talks about the death of a rival, friend, and lover, as well as blasting rugs and the Costco Guys. Plus – Oscar Mayer Weiner representative Horace Mayer puts mustard on himself and all his stuff! Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Del and Penny talk about "hope" and what "hope deferred" means. Has your situation ever felt like it was "dragging" out? Tune in for hope! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Whilst getting a tattoo, Crumple Diltskin (Chris Locke) witnesses the death of his artist. He talks about how this is just more bad luck in a life that’s been full of it, and sandwich preferences. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Jason DeRosse, Alastair Forbes and Arnold
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1:03:52It’s a trip down memory lane for bandmates Ballbearing Tulip (Alastair Forbes) and Nora (Jason DeRosse) as they discuss the death of a band member before a reunion show. Ballbearing talks about his mercenary past, Nora talks about premonitions coming true, and Griffin and Steve wade through what is fact, fiction, and inside jokes between two friend…
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Taelor Lewis-Joseph and Eloise Strife!
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1:05:29Lawyer Nadia Strife! (Taelor Lewis-Joseph) talks about working at her Aunt’s law firm, her reoccurring dreams, and most of all, finding her opposition dead at his desk upon returning from a recess. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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P.L. Marsworth (Alex Kolanko), mystery author, discovers his publisher at Little Pervert Book Company brutally slain. Also with receptionist Janice Greenhouse, they talk about religious texts, P.L. Marsworth’s body of work, and the man who got stuck in the window. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Might forgiveness be the key to a new you in the new year? Del and Penny discuss the importance of a clean slate and offer help when it's hard to forgive. We love hearing from you! delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Tragedy strikes influencer Penelope Lyle (Kristie Gunter) during a recent cave expedition, when her friend Shelena is killed in the dark. Joined by doctor and lover Dr. Craig, they talk about seeing Tony Hawk, BBLs, and all the Tom Hanks movies where he has a gun. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Lance Oribello, Josh Zimmerman and HP Birch
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57:02Heinz Forrester (Lance Oribello) and France “The Sandworm” Everglade (Josh Zimmerman), two airport workers at Heathrow, come across the corpse of a pilot. They talk Dune lore, uncooking and egg, and TSA gossip. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Fœrk Olsen (Ajahnis Charley), 7 foot tall Norwegian, talks about a death onboard a luxury yacht during its auction. They talk about the various rich bidders, the massive boat itself, and proves to be much more knowledgable in the current goings on at Loblaws Corp than either Griffin or Steve. A second Norwegian then joins. Brought to you By: The So…
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Seeds of Hope Welcomes Children's Author, Crystal Bowman
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40:02Crystal's new book is a wonderful Bible for elementary age children, the Compassion Storybook Bible, filled with Bible stories to show God's love and compassion. Find Crystal and her 100 other wonderful children's books at CrystalBowman.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Monica Marbles, owner of the Cwazy Cat Cafe (Maddy Foley), finds the skeleton of one of her regulars. She discusses how she handles the emotions of her cats, the screenplay the victim was writing, and both the greeter and his alter ego arrive to help. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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Seeds of Hope Welcomes Julie Lavender with her new release, A Gingerbread House
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27:28Check out Julie's new book for children, A Gingerbread House, and many other wonderful books, such as 365 Ways to Love Your Child. Find Julie at JulieLavenderWrites.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Dick Gator (Sachin Sinha) unfortunately plugs his business, and talks about a gout surgery where he awoke to find the surgical team dead around him. Along with anesthesiologist Horace Wallace, they talk Inception, the foot surgery, and once again, unfortunately, Dick’s sex toy company. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Gift Ideas for Kids, with picture and middle author, Taryn Souders.
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36:38Seeds of Hope welcomes Taryn Souders, with lots of picture and middle grade book ideas for your kids and for gift giving, Find Taryn and her books at TarynSouders.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Nathan Hare, Janie Mischief, and Lon
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1:03:18Jam (Nathan Hare) a burglar, aspiring Subway owner, and funny songwriter, finds the body of Excel, heiress to the gum company, dead in her mansion while robbing it. He takes the boys through the day, from trying out his funny songs on her, to breaking his foot, and ultimately entering her residence. He’s also trying to sell iPhones. Brought to you …
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How do we deal with grief and/or the grieving? Jenny gives encouragement for finding evidences of God in the shattered pieces of life. JennyLeavitt.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Food truck idea man Fergus Chairman (Michelle Hart) discovers the chef dead on the floor. He chats about what they serve at the Creat Truck, the sweet 16 they were at (complete with a jello statue), and they talk to Ricky, another employee of the truck with an important job. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Del's Book Launch Party for Lamba's Journey with Jesus
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37:31Just a fun show to celebrate the birth of Del's children's book about a little wondering lamb who finds himself at the stable, then in Jerusalem, then at the empty tomb. This book is three stories in one. Check it out at delbates.com.By Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Vincenzo Almaratti (Guled Abdi) owns and operates a junkyard, where he tragically finds the remains of his cousin once removed, who was like a cousin to him. Along with Benicio Bottelini, the junkyard’s greeter, they talk Daewoos, chains, and John Travolta. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]
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