Best Invisible Tears Podcasts (2025)

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S5 EP15: Sylvia Gray Cold Case 43:38

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Season 5 Episode 15: Sylvia Gray Cold Case On May 30th, 1982, the body of Sylvia Gray was found about 200 yards from her home on Daniels Road in Plainfield NH. She was murdered, suffering blows to the head and stab wounds. This case remains an unsolved cold case. Jane and Amanda get into the details about who Sylvia was and all that is known about …

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July 1, 2025: How being outside can shape learning, life skills, and leadership; Tracking use of force stalls 49:11

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"Give Outdoor Learning" is a first of its kind, statewide campaign that creates nature-based outings for the public. And because many programs are at risk due to budget cuts, it's also a fundraising campaign similar to Colorado Gives Day. CPR's Jenny Brundin speaks with an organizer from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education and two you…

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June 30, 2025: Water problems in West go deeper than Colorado River; Asian chefs in Presidential history 29:28

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Water problems in the West go deeper than the Colorado River. Beyond reservoir levels, diminishing groundwater is now an important consideration according to new research. Then, Denver's "soul food scholar" delves into the history of Asian chefs who served U.S. presidents, often on the high seas.By Colorado Public Radio

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Flip The Script! Emily Fox, Interviewing Me! 56:16

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Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Katie Gierke shares her journey through foster care, parenting, and the importance of faith and community. She discusses the challenges faced in the foster care system, the impact of open communication with children, and the role of spiritual warfare in everyday life. The conversation emphasizes the ne…

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Frozen Silence: The Kenneka Jenkins Story 12:11

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On a September night in 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished from a hotel party outside Chicago. Nearly 20 hours later, she was found in a walk-in freezer—sparking national outrage, unanswered questions, and a mother’s fight for justice. In this episode, we unravel the mystery, the digital clues, and the legacy of a case that still haunts a c…

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June 27, 2025: AG Weiser on birthright citizenship ruling; Challenges facing conservation under Trump 49:15

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With Colorado's attorney general, we decipher an important Supreme Court ruling today related to birthright citizenship. Then, we take the pulse of conservation under President Trump with Salida journalist Ben Goldfarb. Later, we sit down with the CEO of Colorado's hometown burger chain, Good Times. Thank goodness we had napkins. And new music from…

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459 - Disposable Bags of Meat with Chris Farnell 1:38:55

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Chris is the author of the Fermi's Progress series, a darkly comic sci-fi adventure about a spaceship doomed to obliterate every planet it takes off from. The latest novel, Fermi's Wake 4. Overview Effect, just released, and you get it on sale now. We sat down for a delightfully horrifying Fermi-themed adventure in Disposable Bags of Meat, a horror…

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June 26, 2025: Phillip Bailey and the 'Reasons' behind his, and Earth, Wind and Fire's, lasting success 49:23

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It’s the falsetto that’s captured the hearts of music lovers for more than 5 decades now -- and the long list of awards and accolades behind his name affirms that his fandom comes for, well, good "Reasons." A talk with Denver native and East High School graduate Philip Bailey as he reflects on his life and legacy as lead singer of Colorado’s adopte…

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Episode #034 How to Stop Trying to Fit in as a Midlife Woman with Guest Vicki Holtom 49:58

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife really is a time for rediscovering ourselves. We’ve had enough of not feeling enough… enough of trying to please others. Of constantly pretending to be someone we’re not – just because we feel we should behave in a certain way. We’re sick of conforming to stereotypes. Because q…

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June 25, 2025: Is there a 'Goldilocks' amount of rain?; Douglas County voters reject home rule 49:24

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Too much rain fosters growth of grasses and underbrush, and not enough rain makes everything dry out, raising the risk of wildfires. So, is there a "Goldilocks" amount of rain that's just right? That's just one thing we ask Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo in our regular conversation. Plus, a Western Colorado University student on the chall…

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June 24, 2025: Black Pride Colorado marks 5 year milestone; Was Captain Kidd really a notorious pirate? 49:31

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June is Pride Month, centered on acknowledging the accomplishments and the experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community. And for one Colorado nonprofit, it’s also time to celebrate a big milestone and focus on the work left to be done. Then, Colorado author and history buff Samuel Marquis sets the record straight about his ninth-great-grandfather…

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S5 EP14: Kathy Lynn Gloddy Cold Case 1:20:17

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Season 5 Episode 14: Kathy Lynn Gloddy Cold Case In this episode of Invisible Tears, Amanda and Jane review the very old cold case of 13 year old Kathy Lynn Gloddy who was murdered on November 21st, 1971 in the small town of Franklin, NH. This case has remained unsolved for 54 years but there is a lot to unpack with this case! It's a long episode b…

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June 23, 2025: How Iran might retaliate after US bombing; The debate over home rule 49:21

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The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend in what our guest calls “a watershed moment.” Now what? And how did we get here? Key questions Ryan asks the head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver, Micheline Ishay. Then, Purplish explores the debate over home rule as Douglas County holds a special electio…

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Vanished in Atlanta: The Stories the City Tried to Bury 18:50

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When Black women and girls go missing in Atlanta, their stories too often vanish with them. In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we uncover the haunting cases of Destiney Gunnison, Bridget Shiel, and Jokisha Brown—three lives lost or missing in the city’s shadows. Through family voices, chilling details, and hard truths about syste…

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It's About Being Present - A Father Perspective with Brad 49:33

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Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Katie and Brad Gierke explore the profound journey of fatherhood, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about parenting, the joys and challenges of raising children, and the importance of faith in their family life. They reflect on their experiences from pregnancy to the teenage years, emphasizing th…

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June 20, 2025: What MDMA and other psychedelics can teach about Colorado's embrace of psilocybin 49:04

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A major psychedelics conference wraps up in Denver today. Its mission is to get more people, especially policy makers, comfortable with what has been underground. We speak with the founder of MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Science, about the science and what's left to learn as Colorado licenses psilocybin healing centers. Pl…

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458 - Candlelight with Felix Bishop 1:24:19

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Candlelight is a role playing game about the restless spirits of treasure hunters reckoning with their dark past and seeking hope in a haunted forest that wants to trap them there. I sat down with actor and TTRPG performer Felix Bishop to wander into the wood, and discover the fates that await our characters... CANDLELIGHT: https://glowingroots.itc…

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June 19, 2025: For Juneteenth, a celebration and reflection of Black history in Colorado 49:06

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Today is Juneteenth, a time to celebrate and reflect. We talk with people who took part in Denver's annual celebration and parade. Then we head to the Boulder History Museum where an exhibit called "Proclaiming Colorado's Black History" ends its three-year run in September. Plus, the perseverance of 101-year-old Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. James Harve…

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Episode #033 How to Find Your Strength as a Midlife Woman with Guest Sophie Pittaway 52:33

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Taking back our power is one of the most freeing aspects of Midlife. But all too often it doesn’t come easily. We are so used to giving away our power… feeling drained and frustrated as a result. So how do we go about nurturing ourselves inside and out at this pivotal time in life? Fin…

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June 18, 2025: When forgiveness isn't optional 49:23

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In her arresting new novel "Penitence," author Kristin Koval creates a plot in which forgiveness is difficult, yet inescapable. The storyline allows her to explore issues of gun safety and juvenile justice, as well. Koval, who lives in the Boulder area, joined us at the 20th annual Lit Fest for our reading series "Turn The Page with Colorado Matter…

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June 17, 2025: Uncertain future for vaccine guidance; On the trail of art stolen by the Nazis; Cycling without Age 49:21

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It's a changing of the guard for the group that guides the nation's vaccine policy. We spoke with a Colorado pediatrician who used to be on the panel about how that could reshape guidance and the concerns she has moving forward. Then, a Denver woman unravels the mystery of her mother's past after fleeing Nazi Germany, and the art her family left be…

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S5 EP13: Updates On The New England Serial Killer News 36:24

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Season 5 Episode 13: Updates On The New England Serial Killer News While our podcast has always been victim focused and we continue on the path of being a voice for the voiceless, given all of the headlines and attention to the New England Serial Killer headlines in recent media, Jane is consistently contacted for her opinion. In this episode, we t…

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June 16, 2025: DOJ wants Colorado's election records; A new way to measure snowpack by air to help water planners 49:10

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The Justice Department wants Colorado's voting records. We ask the Secretary of State and the head of Colorado's County Clerks about the request and the reasons. Then, a new way to measure snowpack from the air could help waters planners make sure there's enough to go around. Plus, the debate over the sale of federal public lands, how the land is m…

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Your Story Can Be Someones Lifeline with Emily Fox 1:03:51

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Katie Gierke and Emily Fox explore their friendship, the importance of sharing personal stories, and the challenges of marriage and dating. They discuss how they met, their instant connection, and the life experiences that shaped them. Emily shares her journey through multiple marriages, the lessons lea…

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June 13, 2025:On Jewish life in the US today in all its beauty, anxiety, and complexity 49:22

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About the same time a man shot flames at Jewish people in Boulder, Rabbi Caryn Aviv hit "send" on the final draft of her new book, “Unlearning Jewish Anxiety.” Aviv is the spiritual leader of Judaism Your Way in Denver and Boulder. Previously she taught Israel-Palestine studies at a university level. Rabbi Aviv is also Sr. Host Ryan Warner's rabbi.…

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457 - The Invisible Labyrinth with Morgan Jackson 1:17:57

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The Invisible Labyrinth is a game about branching timelines, uncertain futures, and escaping what seems inevitable. Players take on the role of a small group of characters and nonlinearly create a web of timelines about their possible journeys, building a web of alternate timelines and "what if" futures. I sat down with the game's designer, Morgan …

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June 12, 2025: Deconstructing DEI - the future of diversity initiatives in Colorado 48:52

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In the wake of 2020's racial reckoning, DEI initiatives surged across the country, from corporations to the classroom. But that momentum has taken a big hit in recent months under a new presidential administration as evidenced by federal funding cuts, restructured priorities and arguably a growing political backlash against DEI policies. So what's …

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Murder Plots & Music Notes: The R. Kelly Prison Conspiracy 11:59

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When the headlines broke about a murder-for-hire plot against R. Kelly in prison, the world gasped—but Black women saw the pattern. In this explosive episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we go beyond the scandal to unpack the latest news, the wildest rumors, and the deeper truths the system wants to keep hidden. Is R. Kelly being silenced for what …

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Episode #032 How to Make Make-up work for You as a Midlife Woman with Guest Ali Oswald 49:50

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® is all about ripping off that mask and not putting on a brave face. But wearing make-up can seem the antithesis to that. And while we’re looking in the mirror and barely recognising the face staring back at us, the beauty industry and media bombard us with anti-aging…

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June 11, 2025: What a new medical school means for rural healthcare; A top Northern Colorado tourist spot blossoms 49:23

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Colorado Matters travels to Northern Colorado, as crews in Greeley build the state's third medical school. How it could ease the physician shortage. Then, we visit the test gardens that help determine which plants you find in your local nursery. And a commencement speech at CSU from a budding documentarian who defies cultural expectations.…

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June 10, 2025: Church finds connection through psychedelics; Colorado's effort to ensure police accountability 49:21

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As the state allows its first psilocybin healing centers, a church in Colorado Springs is finding connection through psychedelics. We visit the church with "The Trip: CPR's coverage of Colorado's psychedelic journey." Then, Colorado led the nation for police accountability reform in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. We find out how it's …

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S5 EP12: Interview With Model Mindset 1:16:40

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Season 5 Episode 12: Interview With Model Mindset In this long form interview, Drew, Jane and Amanda sit down with the founders and owners of Model Mindset, Brian Giaccone and John Hunter! Model Mindset Fitness & Coaching is a fitness and coaching business based on the ideology that the body can only achieve what the mind decides is possible. These…

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June 9, 2025: The bestselling novel 'Go As a River' weaves an engrossing tale of a watery ghost town 49:13

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As a girl growing up in Gunnison, Shelley Read swam in Blue Mesa Reservoir. And she knew of the watery ghost town just beneath her. That ultimately led to her writing about it; the novel, now a global bestseller, is called "Go As A River." And it's not just about the disappearance of the town of Iola, Colorado. Then, students creating a workforce f…

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Jack's All Clear! 29:07

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Katie Gierke shares the emotional journey her family faced when her son Jack underwent surgery. From the initial diagnosis to the relief of a successful operation, Katie reflects on the power of community support, the importance of vulnerability, and the profound sense of God's presence throughout the exper…

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June 6, 2025: The challenge of tracking federal cuts; Festival Flamboyan creates connection 49:17

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"The Impact Project" is a tool to track and display cuts to federal agencies; we speak with the founding director. Then, an update on the survivors and the suspect in Sunday's firebomb attack in Boulder. Plus, a nationally renowned Colorado theater company that makes theater-going more accessible adapts in the face of canceled grants. And Festival …

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456 - Elegy with Laura Tutu 1:19:20

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Laura is an award-winning Actual Play performer, known for her work with Queen's Court Games on a range of incredible shows, including The All-Night Society and Harlem Hellfighters Never Die. We sat down for some top-tier weird vampirism in a game of Elegy, a solo vampire RPG inspired by Ironsworn. ELEGY: https://miraclem.itch.io/elegy LAURA TUTU: …

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June 5, 2025: Supporting Boulder attack survivors; Measles and summer travel; Reimagining fatherhood 49:05

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We hear from a survivor of the firebomb attack in Boulder as the community gathers to show support and solidarity. Then, what to know about the spread of measles as the busy summer travel season begins. Plus, a summit ahead of Father's Day aims to "restore, rebuild, and reimagine" fatherhood in a supportive and inclusive way. Later, how federal cut…

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Episode #031 How to Help your Teens get Money Confident as a Midlife Mum with Guest Lesley Thomas 55:53

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text There’s much talk about us being the sandwich generation – stuck in the middle between being financially responsible for our teenagers while facing the changing care needs of our aging parents. And the pressure this brings can be immense… overwhelming. Money plays a huge part in it. No…

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June 4, 2025: A Hiroshima survivor remembers; Challenges for Colorado jobseekers; Thriving with diabetes 48:48

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Hiroshima survivor Tamayo Terada welcomed us into her Denver home, as her adult children gathered round. Less than a month after that gathering, Terada passed away. Then, advice for jobseekers in uncertain times. Plus, a Colorado woman's half-century journey with diabetes. And, Colorado country music, according to The Barlow.…

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June 3, 2025: Aging Matters explores grief and ways to cope; How Colorado's policing laws have changed 49:07

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Today, we explore grief and how to cope with it in Aging Matters. Plus, we visit a clothing and coffee shop in Longmont where they host weekly "grief circles." Then, how has Colorado state law about policing changed since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis five years ago. And later, Colorado Wonders about why there aren't more fruit…

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S5 EP11: Lets Go Back In Janes Case 1:09:36

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Season 5 Episode 11: Lets Go Back In Janes Case In this episode of Invisible Tears, Amanda takes Jane down memory lane as she has researched all the articles published about Janes case from 1988 through 2005 in the newspapers.com database. Jane gets some clarification, we get some clarification and we all learn some new things about her case. It's …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Galactic with Ify Nwadiwe, Nala J. Wu, Dusty Hill, and Catrina Dennis [Episode 2: Gameplay] 1:40:14

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Our special two-part playthrough of Galactic continues, as our heroes stare down the Mandate and leap into battle! You can find the Galactic & Going Rogue crowdfunder on Kickstarter, live now through the end of June: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-stars?ref=dwc59l This ep…