Sharing the untold stories of nonprofits in our community, making what's beneath the surface known.
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The podcast where good company gather to talk Doctor Who and a company of other beloved TV shows
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Sleazy entertainment making its way through your auditory canals. Join two friends for a weekly humorous conversation about life, love, and everything in between, with the occasional third wheel. Explore yourself and each other as we open both physical and mental doors and breakdown the barriers that are holding you back from accomplishing your dreams. We strive, and encourage you, as always, to keep it sleazy.
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The Doctor Who podcast reviewing all things Doctor Who, originally covering my quest to watch and review every Doctor Who season before the 50th anniversary.
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My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all are aimed at helping those battling substance use disorders to transition from being harmed to being clean and sober. Anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior wants to be healthy and they desire to live a happy and productive life. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance u ...
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StoryQue makes barbecue fun and easy by sharing stories, recipes, and tips with those who have a passion for backyard barbecue, and is especially aimed at helping beginners master amazing barbecue.
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Jamon Alexander, President and CEO of West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT), a nonprofit in Grand Rapids working at the intersection of equity, education, and opportunity. Jamon shares his path to leadership and how WMCAT is empowering teens and adults through creative programs, …
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Episode 272 – Rob Swymer: Surrender to Your Adversity
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28:53Send us a text Episode 272 – Rob Swymer: Surrender to Your Adversity Rob Swymer is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and expert in resilience who has lived—and overcome—significant adversity. In his transformational book “Surrender to Your Adversity”, Rob opens up about some of the hardest chapters of his life: the unexpected loss of his beloved …
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Episode 271 – Interview with Jody Allen, Offering Hope and a Dose of Humor
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30:07Send us a text Episode 271 – Interview with Jody Allen, Offering Hope and a Dose of Humor Welcome to Episode 271 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast. Today’s guest is Jody Allen, Director of Women’s Ministry in Gastonia, North Carolina, and the author of the powerful 2024 book “Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles wit…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Dan Gowdy, President and CEO of Wedgwood Christian Services, a nonprofit in West Michigan providing life-changing support for youth and families. Dan shares his journey into leadership, the evolving needs of the community, and how Wedgwood continues to respond with care, innovation, and deep-ro…
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Episode 270 - Faith in Action_ Building a Business That Thrives with Purpose
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27:12Send us a text Episode 270 - Faith in Action_ Building a Business That Thrives with Purpose. In this episode, I get into the core themes of my book, emphasizing how faith can be a steadfast anchor in building a purpose-driven business. I share stories of historical figures like George Washington and business leaders like William Colgate, J.C. Penne…
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Episode 269: Transforming Messages into Masterpieces with Dr. Gary Wohlman
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31:11Send us a text Episode 269: Transforming Messages into Masterpieces with Dr. Gary Wohlman In this episode, we sit with Dr. Gary Wohlman, affectionately known as The Presentation Doctor, to explore his life-changing methods for helping individuals amplify their message and presence. A world-renowned speaker mentor, Dr. Gary combines his expertise in…
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Trillium Living (Holland Home) | Troy Vugteveen
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39:11Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Troy Vugteveen, President and CEO at Trillium Living (parent organization of Holland Home), a nonprofit senior population health organization working to enhance the lives of today's and tomorrow's seniors. With a focus on wellness, community, and compassionate care, Trillium Living surrounds se…
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Episode 268- Living Out Faith Through Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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28:35Send us a text Living Out Faith Through Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls Step 12 in recovery programs calls us to share the message of recovery with others and practice these principles in every part of our lives. This step is rooted in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands us to spread His teachings and baptize others, assuring us of His con…
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Episode 267 – Establishing Market Dominance While Leading With Integrity
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25:14Send us a text Episode 267 – Establishing Market Dominance While Leading With Integrity In today's rapidly evolving world, where the challenges we face are as complex as they are varied, the role of leadership has never been more crucial. To the business and community leaders tuning in, I extend a heartfelt welcome. This episode is dedicated to exp…
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Episode 264 - Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach
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32:43Send us a text Episode 264 Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpose from God.…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Jodee Bruneau, Program Director at King’s Table, a nonprofit in Grand Rapids, MI that’s on a mission to make sure everyone feels seen, known, and loved. Rooted in the belief that every individual deserves a seat at the table, King’s Table creates inclusive programs that support and celebrate ch…
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Episode 264 - Magick, Recovery, and Transformation with Sunshine Romanowski
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28:22Send us a text In Episode 264, we step into the world of magick, recovery, and spiritual empowerment with Sunshine (aka Jen) Romanowski, also known as The Pink-Haired Sober Witch. Sunshine is a psychic medium, high priestess, spiritual advisor, and the founder of Illuminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft—a transformative community designed to he…
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Episode 263: Drew Hall’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Purpose
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29:46Send us a text Episode 263: Drew Hall’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Purpose In Episode 263 of God Took Me to Las Vegas, we welcome Drew Hall, a pastor, public school teacher, author, and coach, whose life is shaped by faith, family, and a deep commitment to serve others. Drew's life verse, Isaiah 26:3, resonates deeply with his journey: "You will…
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Comprehensive Therapy Center | Ellen Sawyer & Savana Beal
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33:56Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Ellen Sawyer, Executive Director, and Savana Beal, Development Director of Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC)—a Grand Rapids nonprofit that has been transforming the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 40 years. Ellen and Savana take us inside CTC’s uniqu…
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Episode 88 - Matthew Dow Smith & The Avengers
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1:29:00Our guest this time is comic book writer & artist Matthew Dow Smith! Matthew joins us this episode to talk about his career in the comic world working on such properties as The X-Files, The Uncanny X-Men, Supernatural, and of course, Doctor Who. What inspired him to enter the world of writing and drawing for comic books? How did that lead to workin…
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Send us a text Step 5 in faith-based recovery programs outlines how you will grow by admitting to God, oneself, and another person the exact nature of your wrongs. This step is pivotal as it embodies the principles of confession and accountability, which are foundational in Biblical teachings and essential for true healing and transformation. Parti…
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Episode 261 - The release of my memoir: “God Took Me to Las Vegas….to Get Sober!
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15:29Send us a text Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into a remarkable journey of personal growth, redemption, and professional success. The focus is on Randy Mortensen's transformative story as detailed in his compelling memoir, "God Took Me to Las Vegas...To Get Sober." The narrative is not just about overcoming the clutches of addiction in t…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Tarah Carnahan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Treetops Collective—a cross-cultural movement that connects with and invests in New American refugee women leaders to transform communities into places of belonging. Tarah shares how Treetops is fostering cross-cultural community, empowering …
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Episode 260: Gina Kunadian’s Journey to Sobriety and Empowerment
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29:50Send us a text Episode 260: Gina Kunadian’s Journey to Sobriety and Empowerment In Episode 260 of God Took Me to Las Vegas, we sit down with Gina Kunadian, an alcohol-free sobriety coach, TEDx speaker, and the host of the Shine Within podcast. Gina’s powerful story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope. After battling alcohol addiction for…
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Episode 259: Jon Fischer Shares About “Healing Photography”
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27:31Send us a text In Episode 259 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, we welcome Jon Fischer, a professional photographer and educator with over 15 years of experience. He has pioneered a revolutionary approach to photography, focusing on authentic expression that fosters real connections. His work is not just about technical skill but about cap…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Tammy Campbell, Director at Ele’s Place, to discuss the incredible work she and her team are doing to support grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Tammy shares how Ele’s Place thoughtfully creates family support groups and peer-to-peer programs in local schools—helping hu…
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Episode 258: The 5 R’s That Represent Great Leaders
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24:29Send us a text Episode 258: The 5 R’s That Represent Great Leaders In Episode 258 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, your host, Randy Mortensen unpacks the leadership framework that defines true influence and impact. Drawing from decades of business and leadership experience, he explores the 5 R’s every great leader must master: Reflection,…
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Episode 257: Andrew Bolton’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption & Success
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25:02Send us a text Episode 257: Andrew Bolton’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption & Success In this powerful episode of God Took Me to Las Vegas, we welcome Andrew Bolton, Founder & CEO of TechRescue, a 24/7 human-led tech support company. Andrew’s journey is a story of resilience, faith, and redemption. After hitting rock bottom—grieving, financi…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Dana Snyder—CEO and Founder of Positive Equation, host of the Missions to Movements podcast, author of The Monthly Giving Mastermind, and nationally recognized speaker. Dana dives into the power of consistent, monthly giving and why it’s a game-changer for nonprofits looking to grow and sustain…
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Episode 256 – Lessons Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety
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25:31Send us a text Episode 256 – Lessons Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety In this special episode of God Took Me to Las Vegas, I’m sharing “34 lessons I’ve Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety”—truths forged through brokenness, healing, and grace. These aren’t just phrases—they’re lived experiences. Like, “One drink is too many, a thousand never enough”—a re…
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Episode 255 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach
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32:43Send us a text Episode 255 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpose from Go…
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Episode 5 - Jeremy Radick & The Prisoner
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1:10:09This month, we are joined by actor Jeremy Radick who played Gareth the Security Guard in the Doctor Who 1996 TV Movie with Paul McGann. Jeremy has performed on many other shows including Psych, The Odyssey, and The X-Files. We discuss his acting career and hear behind the scenes stories of his experiences with Doctor Who, Ryan Reynolds, and a very …
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Episode 13 - Edward Russell & Top of the Pops
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1:24:05Former Doctor Who Brand Manager Edward Russell joins us to talk about his time on the show and chooses Top of the Pops as his Classic Show! Plus, an update with podcaster Eric Molinsky.By Brent & Drew
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Episode 3 - Star Cops & The Tripods w/ Steven Schapansky
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1:05:43Join us along with one of our podcasting heroes this month as we tackle The Tripods and Star Cops with the one and only Steven Schapansky. Of course we mention Doctor Who, but we discuss so much more than that on this episode. Hear us talk about two British sci-fi gems of the 80s, drumming, and some things we've learned from Doctor Who. whoandcompa…
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Episode 12 - Fringe with Eric Molinsky
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1:17:56Eric Molinsky joins us to talk Doctor Who and one of his favorite sci-fi shows, the J.J. Abrams television hit, Fringe.By Brent & Drew
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Episode 4 - Pilots of the Convention Circuit
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1:09:43After an amazing first episode of Series 10, we sit down the very next day to discuss all of the ins and outs of the Doctor Who Convention circuit with Alan Siler of WHOlanta, Ken Deep of L.I. Who, and Taylor Deatherage of Chicago TARDIS! Our guests share their experiences attending and organizing several Doctor Who conventions, including their own…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Leah Ortiz—President and CEO of The Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County—to explore the critical work her team is doing to support children and families affected by severe sexual abuse. Leah opens up about the harsh realities these children face, the complex challenges her team tackles dai…
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Episode 16A - WHOLanta, England, & Harry Anderson
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52:16This bonus episode includes an interview with comedian Harry Anderson, along with Brent's trip to England and Drew's trip to WHOLanta 2018! Pick up a copy of Children of Time here: https://www.amazon.com/Children-Time-Companions-Doctor-Who/dp/1987715985By Brent & Drew
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Episode 18 - Travis Richey & Battlestar Galactica
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1:21:15Actor & writer Travis Richey (Inspector Chronicles, Community) stops by to discuss his latest projects, Doctor Who, and Battlestar Galactica. Before that, James & Ian drop in to discuss the latest news from London!By Brent & Drew
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So we thought we'd do something a little different this month... About a year and a half ago, we paired some of our favorite movies with Doctor Who stories and we got such a great response that we decided to do it again. Now telling you the movies and the stories would be cheating, but we can tell you that this time we have 4 movie/Doctor Who pairi…
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Episode 24 - Warren Frey & The Sandbaggers
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1:31:52Radio Free Skaro's own Warren Frey joins us to discuss podcasting for over 12 years, creating Bookshelf Doctors, and writing a bit of Doctor Who himself. Then we delve into his pick of the month, The Sandbaggers! And our entire UK team check in with us on this December episode.By Brent & Drew
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Episode 71 - Dave AC Cooper & Highlander
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1:26:51There can be only one....guest this month, and it's legendary Doctor Who podcaster, Dave AC Cooper! Dave stops by to discuss his Doctor Who fandom which stretches all the way back to the very first episode in 1963 - one day after his birthday! Dave talks about watching some of the stories that are now lost, another of his shows called Big & Fruity …
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Episode 254: Lisa Tickel’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Emotional Eating
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29:51Send us a text Episode 254: Lisa Tickel’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Emotional Eating In Episode 254 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, we’re joined by trauma recovery mentor Lisa Tickel, whose personal healing journey has ignited her passion for helping others overcome their struggles with trauma and emotional eating. Having battled emo…
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Episode 87 - Tim Treloar & The Sopranos
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1:19:55Our latest episode features outstanding writer/actor Tim Treloar, star of stage and screen and of course, Big Finish Audio as the Third Doctor! We talk to Tim about his extensive career, that one time he frustrated Patrick Stewart, and the most unusual way he was cast as the new voice of the Third Doctor at Big Finish. Then Tim presents his Pick of…
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Episode 253 - Transforming Lives with Patrick Callaghan
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29:08Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Patrick Callaghan, a certified transformational coach, life mastery consultant, and personal trainer. Patrick's life story is one of resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others unlock their full potential. Patrick's journey is marked by a pro…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Chef Jenna Arcidiacono—owner of Amore Trattoria Italiana and founder of the nonprofit Food Hugs—to talk about how she's using her platform to spark change through kindness. Jenna shares her deep passion for giving back, her commitment to the local community, and how Food Hugs is creating unexpe…
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Episode 252 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking Chair
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32:33Send us a text Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking at the White House In the realm of childhood, where laughter echoes freely and innocence reigns supreme, lies an unthinkable darkness: the theft of joy, playfulness, and innocence itself. This grim reality often unfolds when children fall prey to abh…
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Baxter Community Center | Danielle Guinsler
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35:32Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Danielle Guinsler, Development Director at Baxter Community Center, to dive into the incredible work the center is doing to uplift their community. Danielle shares how Baxter takes a holistic approach to health and education, ensuring that neighbors have access to vital resources and support. A…
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Known Profits | 10 Episode Recap + Looking To The Future
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23:20Send us a text In this special episode, the guys take a moment to reflect on the first ten guest episodes of Known Profits. Join them as they dive into the key highlights and powerful takeaways from each guest, sharing the moments that truly resonated with them. They’ll also look ahead to the future of the show, offering a sneak peek at what’s to c…
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Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan | Jameela Maun
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28:31Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Jameela Maun, Executive Director of Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan, to explore the vital work the organization is doing to create safer, healthier homes for families in need. Jameela shares the powerful story behind their mission, emphasizing that every individual deserves a healthy h…
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Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Wendy Wigger & Shawn Campbell
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36:18Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Wendy Wigger, President & CEO, and Shawn Campbell, VP of Fund Development & Engagement, to dive into the impactful services Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids offers to individuals and families navigating the grief and challenges of a cancer diagnosis or the loss of a loved one. They also explore how la…
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Episode 86 - The Celestial Toymaker with James & Michele of The DWP
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1:00:49Our ninth season begins with our annual animated review with DWP co-hosts James & Michele! This year, it's Hartnell goodness with The Celestial Toymaker. Does the unique style of animation on this release actually make it better? Tune in and find out!
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Wardell Fraizer Jr., Executive Director of The Diatribe, to discuss his deep passion for empowering youth and the transformative work the organization is doing to help young people find their voice. Wardell dives into the specific projects The Diatribe is leading to support youth in their perso…
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys sit down with Alicia Mathieu, President and Founder of Down to Defend, to hear her personal story and the powerful impact her son, who has Down syndrome, has had on her life. Alicia shares the driving passion behind her mission to provide support, resources, and a strong community for parents of children wit…
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Episode 85 - Matthew Jacobs & Young Indiana Jones
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1:21:54WE'RE BACK!! After a lengthy hiatus, Who & Company returns with a very special guest! Writer/director/actor Matthew Jacobs joins us to discuss his film/TV career, the creation of the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie, and his new venture - writing for Big Finish! Then Matthew selects his Pick of the Month - the ABC/Family Channel action/adventure series, Yo…
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