Best Cold Coffee Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Presents: The Blount Family Bombing 47:02

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On Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 1985, there would be a deadly explosion at Hilltop Mobile Home Park at 7800 Jacksboro Highway between Lake Worth and Azle, Texas, just outside Fort Worth. The explosion would kill three members of the Blount family: Joe Blount, his daughter Angela, and Angela’s cousin, Michael Columbus. And to this day, what ha…

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40. You Are Made for More and It Is Time to Step Into It 17:49

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Every woman reaches a moment where she feels a quiet pull… a whisper that says there is more waiting for her. More purpose. More freedom. More alignment. More her. This episode dives into that feeling, why it shows up, and why it is not selfish or ungrateful to listen to it. Lauren breaks down the guilt, fear and conditioning that keep women shrink…

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Culture at Work Has NEVER Been More Important | Tony Martinez - AAPEX Technician of the Year 1:09:30

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Tony Martinez who was the A…

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INSIDE THE ARCHIVES: Alex Colvin Shares How ADAH's Exhibits Come to Life 41:34

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Continuing our Alabama Department of Archives and History tour, hosts Rebecca Minder and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie sit down with Alex Colvin, Exhibits, Publications, and Programs Coordinator at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. From limestone caves and military galleries to women's suffrage and Native American history, Alex shares the…

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Cold Case Catchup /Right Now in True Crime Update 29:29

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On this weeks episode it's time to catch up on everything that we have missed in the last couple of weeks in the true crime world. From a few cold cases being solved to everything going on right now in the true crime world. We are going to catch up on it all.By Prime Time Krime

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39. Burnout Isn't Hours Worked...It's Living Out of Alignment 22:48

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Burnout isn’t just exhaustion, overwhelm or too many responsibilities piled onto your shoulders. The deeper truth is this. Burnout is what happens when you’ve spent too long living out of alignment with who you really are and what you’re here to do. In this episode of The Mind Your Mama podcast, Lauren breaks down the emotional, physical and spirit…

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How Artists Sell Art Without a SINGLE Salesy Post | Miriam Schulman 43:12

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Learn how to sell art online without feeling salesy from Miriam Schulman, author of Artpreneur. Discover proven marketing strategies for artists, how to sell art on email, and why traditional business advice doesn't work for creative entrepreneurs selling art online. About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is the author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Ste…

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Dutch Silverstein Tells Us How It Is 58:26

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Dutch Silverstein and his daughter Ana. Dutch br…

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INSIDE THE ARCHIVES: Debbie Pendleton Reflects on 40 Years at ADAH 36:09

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We're back at the Alabama Department of Archives this week! Rebecca Minder and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie sit down with Debbie Pendleton, a beloved figure at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. With nearly 40 years of service, Debbie shares stories from her career, including the creation of the Museum of Alabama, the evolution of archiva…

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Crime With Holly Presents: Gail & Rick Brink 1:00:44

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It was November 1987 when newlyweds Gail and Rick Brink’s promising future was suddenly stolen in the most brutal way imaginable. Found murdered at their Michigan home, the crime shook a quiet community and left investigators scrambling for answers. For decades the case remained unsolved and behind it all was a secret that someone thought was worth…

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38. Mompreneurship WITHOUT Guilt 21:20

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Feeling guilty for wanting more? More purpose, more income, more peace? You’re not alone, mama. In this powerful solo episode, Lauren opens up about the guilt that comes with growing as a mom and an entrepreneur, and why it’s time to stop “shoulding” all over yourself. She shares how guilt isn’t just a mindset. It’s a nervous system response that d…

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Thank Yourself Daily: Self-Gratitude for Women Over 40 | Christie Going 36:03

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_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Self-care is not selfish and thanking yourself is essential for women over 40. Licensed massage therapist Christie Going joins Kandas Rodarte to discuss why women struggle with self-gratitude, how to thank yourself daily, and practical self-care tips including the 30-day fitness challenge they both completed, hydration hacks,…

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Is Mentorship the Answer to the Technician Shortage? | Chuck Mitchell 1:15:49

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register for Tektonic HERE! In this episode, Jeff Compton welcomes Chuck Mitchell, this year's APPEX Giveaway Winner from the Changing the Industry Podcast…

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Creative Roots: Camden's Cultural Powerhouses at Black Belt Treasures 47:27

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Coffee & History is back in Montgomery for a lively chat with Sulyn Cresswell and Kristin Law of Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center. Discover how these Camden creatives are transforming Alabama's Black Belt through art, education, and community pride. From pottery to poetry, this episode celebrates the power of place and the stories that sha…

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Carol Ann Dougherty 44:59

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Right now in true crime: Christopher scholtes death, Jake Haro sentence, Alex Murdaugh update. On today’s episode we discuss the 1962 homicide of 9 year old Carol Ann Dougherty. Her case was finally solved after 63 years.Let’s discuss the case and how investigators finally solved this one after so much unknown for so many decades. Sources for episo…

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37. Navigating Mom Rage and Regulation 29:25

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Ever had one of those moments where you lose it and instantly feel crushed by guilt? You’re not crazy, and you’re not a bad mom. You’re human. In this powerful solo episode of The Mind Your Mama Podcast, Lauren unpacks the truth behind “mom rage”...what’s really happening in your nervous system when you explode, and how to start healing from it wit…

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Check Engine Chuck and Ryan Mullen Talks the State of Auto Repair 1:38:56

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Check Engine Chuck and Ryan M…

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Overcome Stage Fright | Mahlena-Rae Johnson 38:20

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How to overcome stage fright as a woman entrepreneur and leader. Speaker and author Mahlena-Rae Johnson shares her 3-step framework (relax, relate, release) to help introverted women leaders conquer public speaking anxiety and step into their power on stage with confidence. In episode 296 of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Mahlena-Rae Johnson—speak…

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INSIDE THE ARCHIVES: Educating Through Alabama's History 34:37

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We're on the road! In this episode of Coffee and History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, hosts Rebecca Minder and Caroline McKenzie sit down with Hayden McDaniel and Richard Trammell Jr., two education curators from the Alabama Department of Archives and History. From engaging thousands of K–12 students with theatrical storytelling to empowe…

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George Smith IV final 50:43

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Right now in true crime: Didd release date, Jennifer Kesse update, Melodee Buzzard update In 2005 George Smith IV and his new wife Jennifer set sail on a 12 day cruise but when the unthinkable happened, it left everybody with way more questions than answers. We are going to dig in to George’s last night, who he was with what possibly could’ve happe…

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36. Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Emily Erb 53:45

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You don’t have to choose between being a present mom and running a thriving business. In this heartfelt conversation, Lauren sits down with entrepreneur and mom of four, Emily Erb, to talk about building a business that supports your life instead of running it. Emily shares her journey from burnout and constant hustle to creating a business model b…

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I Cut Off My Breasts Before Cancer Could Kill Me | Merit Kahn 46:22

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What if you could prevent breast cancer before it starts? And what if you could turn that journey—plus divorce and life's biggest challenges—into comedy gold? Comedian Merit Kahn joins host Kandas Rodarte to share her powerful story as a BRCA1 previvor who chose preventative mastectomy at age 40. Merit transformed her experience into a one-woman co…

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Don't Stay at a Toxic Shop! | David Peacock 1:49:53

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by David Peacock, a mobile mechanic based in Calgary, Alber…

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Building Bridges: Samyra Snoddy on Civil Rights, Culture, and Community 41:20

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In this episode of Coffee and History, we sit down with Samyra Snoddy—community leader, founder of the West Alabama Multicultural Alliance, and a driving force behind the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail. Samyra shares the powerful story of Bloody Tuesday, the legacy of Reverend T.Y. Rogers and Reverend Thomas Linton, and the importance of preserving …

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MISSING: Jill Rosenthal: A Conversation With The Fronczak Files Podcast 1:06:39

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Right now in true crime: Missing child Melodee Buzzard out of California. Murdaugh Hulu series. In this weeks episode, I am sitting down with the hosts of the Fronczak Files podcast for a beyond interesting conversation. Paul Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings are going to take us inside their work and what they are doing to try and find Jill Rosent…

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35. Rewiring Your Nervous System for Money Confidence and Self Worth 17:39

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Feeling the tug between security and purpose? This conversation blends science, faith, and simple nervous system tools so you can show up for your business without burning out. Lauren explains how chronic money stress keeps your body stuck in survival mode and walks you through practical ways to calm your system and rebuild self-worth so you can ta…

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Auto Repair MUST Modernize! | A Conversation with Tekmetric 1:16:49

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register for Tektonic HERE! In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Amber Wright, VP of Business Development at Tekmetric, and Aaron Szafran, a former…

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I Survived Abuse and Cancer—Here's What Healed Me | Deb Davis 55:38

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In episode 294, I chat with Deb Davis, breast cancer thriver and author of "The Faces of Transparency: What We Reveal," about healing, transparency, and self-advocacy. Deb shares her journey through abuse, breast cancer recovery, and the power of breaking silence. Together they explore three game-changing self-care practices, why transparency matte…

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Buried Truths: Alabama's Coal Mining Legacy with George Adair 37:00

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In this episode of Coffee and History, independent researcher George Adair uncovers Alabama's coal mining legacy—from convict labor and environmental battles to tragic mining disasters. We explore the devastating fire at Lucille Mines, the Bryce Hospital flooding incident, and the broader impact of coal mining on communities and landscapes. George …

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A Discussion About Filicide With Rachel From Like Mother Like Murder 1:11:32

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Right now in true crime: Chance Engelbert update, Donna Adelson sentenced, Emmanuel Haro case update, Ellen Greenberg case update, 1984 case solved- Theresa Fusco. Today I’m joined by 1/2 of Rachel Holloway from like mother like murder where she is going to share a very important topic, that of filicide. The deliberate murder of a child by a parent…

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34. Why Being Drained Isn’t Normal and How to Heal Adrenal Fatigue with EFT Tapping 15:59

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Feeling wiped before your feet hit the floor? In this Mind Your Mama episode, Lauren breaks down adrenal fatigue in real-life mom terms what chronic stress does to your body and brain and guides you through a calming, repeatable EFT tapping sequence to reset your nervous system on the spot. What you’ll learn: What adrenal fatigue really is (mom-lif…

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The Sherwood's from !! ROYALTY AUTO SERVICE !! Talk the Future of the Industry 1:32:54

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff welcomes Sherwood Cook II and Sherwood Cook III of…

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Holistic Cancer Recovery Tools Your Doctor Won't Mention | Christie Going 48:54

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When you're diagnosed with cancer, your oncologist will tell you about chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But what about the complementary therapies that could help you manage side effects, reduce pain, and heal more completely? In this revealing conversation, Kandas sits down with licensed massage therapist and reflexologist Christie Going to d…

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From Caves to Classrooms: Dr. John Young on Alabama's History 41:32

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In this episode of Coffee and History, we sit down with Dr. John Young—professor, historian, theologian, and lifelong Alabamian. From the Dust Cave excavation to the legacy of blues legend Johnny Shines, Dr. Young shares insights into Alabama's rich cultural and religious history. We also explore his work at Amridge University, his passion for teac…

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Missing: Kevin Verville Jr 28:17

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Right now in true crime: Henry Bedard case update, Diddy sentencing, Brian Walshe trial pushed back, Kouri Richins update In 1980 Angelina & Kevin Verville senior were selling into life with their new baby, Kevin Verville JR when the unthinkable happened. A woman posing as a social worker kidnapped baby Kevin. 45 years later the family holds out ho…

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Ep 168 ( Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra ) 58:09

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I sat down with world-renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra to talk about his incredible career in rock. From his early days to joining Night Ranger, shredding with Whitesnake, and touring with the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joel shares behind-the-scenes stories, musical influences, and what keeps him inspired as one of the busiest guitarists i…

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33. Why Being a Good Mom Starts With Loving Yourself First 32:48

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You don’t have to do it all to be a good mom, especially if doing it all is burning you out. In this episode of Mind Your Mama, Lauren gets real about resentment, overwhelm, and why putting yourself first is not selfish—it’s smart, sustainable motherhood. She unpacks the cultural pressure cooker (from 1950s “perfect housewife” to today’s Instagram …

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I Chose the Harder Surgery & It Saved My Life | Erica Neubert Campbell 48:53

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What happens when you choose the harder path? Award-winning writer Erica Neubert Campbell shares her transformative breast cancer journey with host Kandas Rodarte in this powerful October breast cancer awareness episode. After watching her mother battle and lose her fight with breast cancer, Erica faced her own diagnosis with hard-won wisdom—choosi…

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DO NOT Work a Job You Hate! Promotive Will Help You Be Happy at Work 1:06:38

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HERE This episode was recorded at the ASTA Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina. You should go next y…

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The Fall 2025 Issue of Alabama Heritage Magazine 13:50

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In this vibrant episode of Coffee and History, hosts Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie and Susan Reynolds take listeners behind the scenes of Alabama Heritage Issue 158 (Fall 2025). From the whimsical art of Butch Anthony and his Museum of Wonder to the untold stories of Alabama's reluctant Confederates, this issue is packed with colorful personalities, co…

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SOLVED: Austin Yogurt Shop Murders 42:06

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Right now In true crime: Donna Adelson update, Diddy sentencing. In 1991, 4 girls lost their lives at a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. The case has had many twists and turns including false confessions and 2 men even being arrested and convicted with the murders. They were later released once DNA excluded them. Now in 2025 investigators have named t…

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32. Softening Might Be the Strongest Thing You Can Do 33:32

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What if strength doesn’t look like grinding harder or holding it all together? In this raw and faith-filled episode, Lauren shares her personal burnout story and the breaking point that made her realize that hustle culture, people-pleasing, and exhaustion aren’t badges of honor. She opens up about learning to slow down, listen to her body, and let …

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DO NOT Discount Your Labor JUST to Get the Job! | Joel McLearn 2:16:09

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register for Tektonic HERE! In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Joel McLearn, shop owner from Nova Scotia. Today, he and Jeff get into the nitty-gri…

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How Resilience Built a Thriving Therapy Practice | Luba Patlakh 40:44

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Join us in this inspiring episode featuring Luba Patlakh, the Founder & Director of Kidology, Inc. As a resilient entrepreneur, Luba shares her remarkable journey from Manhattan broadcast journalism to establishing a thriving pediatric speech therapy practice. Discover how resilience is not just a personal trait, but a pivotal entrepreneurial super…

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Developing Leaders: The Blackburn Institute on Advancing Alabama 39:30

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On today's episode of Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, we sit down with Jerran Hill, the executive director of the University of Alabama's Blackburn Institute. Established in 1994, the Blackburn Institute is a leadership development and civic engagement program specifically focusing on improving Alabama. With more than 30 yea…

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Christine Gallegos 31:01

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Right now in true crime: Rex Huermann LISK update, Travis Decker update, Unraveling the D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez case In May 1985,18 year-old Christine Gallegos was brutally killed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her case very quickly went cold and was dormant for 40 years until a fresh set of eyes, looked at her case again and decided they were g…

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David Anthony Burke - Homicide in the Singer's Car 12:58

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Send us a text The episode provides an overview of an ongoing homicide investigation involving the discovery of a body in a car registered to a popular singer known as David Anthony Burke. The remains, found in the trunk of the vehicle after tow yard employees reported a foul odor, were identified as a 15-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas, who had …

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Should the Auto Repair Industry Take Notes from the Heavy Duty Trucking Industry? | Mathieu Patenaude 2:01:02

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mathieu Patenaude, a mobile heavy tru…

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Surprising Ways LEGO Creativity Boosts Curiosity and Confidence | Eric Archer 41:41

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LEGO isn't just child's play—it's a tool for curiosity, confidence, and connection. In episode 290 of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Eric Archer, a middle school history teacher, lifelong LEGO builder, and dad of four, to explore how creativity with bricks shapes problem-solving skills and family bonding. From LEGO's new "She Bu…

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A Full Circle: Preston McGee Shares the Selma Resilience Initiative 38:00

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University of Alabama alumnus Preston McGee joins us in the studio this week to share his journey. McGee is the community outreach coordinator at the University of Alabama for the Selma Resilience Initiative, which aims to elevate Selma, Alabama. Originally from Dallas County, Alabama, McGee grew up learning about the civil rights movement in Selma…