Best The Village Elders Podcasts (2025)

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Building the Village: Caring for Our Elders with Dignity and Purpose 51:51

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In this episode of the Black Doctors Speak podcast, I’m joined by Bernadette Hudgins, founder of Your Golden Connection, a powerful platform dedicated to helping families plan and care for their aging loved ones with grace, dignity, and strategy. We discuss: The emotional and cultural barriers that often prevent Black families from planning ahead H…

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Epic Tear Jerkers 36:25

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Movies illicit emotions and every now and then, they pull a few tears out of you. This week we discuss the moments heartbreak feels good inside.By The Village Elders

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AARP CAREGIVER ANSWER BOOK AUTHORS BARRY JACOBS & JULIA MAYER; Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Month Blood Tests, Popcorn Brain; Sunshine Cures for Alz and MS; Employer Wellness Month, Sound Bathing & Gardening ...

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For our June episode host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talks with the authors of the new “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” – Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer. They share some of the insights from the book including the difference in caring for a spouse versus an older parent, how and why families need to have the caregiving conversation, how to adopt…

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There’s Your Title-Awesome Village Episode 280 53:13

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From Trainwrecks to Zombies, there’s a lot to discuss this week at the Village. So strap yourself in and enjoy the discussion about the movies and tv that are worth your time or avoidance.By The Village Elders

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Epic Needle Drops 35:47

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Movies without music doesn’t have the same impact. Today’s tournament is going to take us through the best uses of music in film.By The Village Elders

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Breath of Life: Confronting Asthma, Allergies, and Inequity in Black Health 17:23

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Asthma impacts millions, yet its management remains a critical discussion, especially for seniors navigating health challenges. This episode dives into the vital connection between allergies and asthma, with expert insights from Dr. Michael LeNoir and Dr. Renee, highlighting solutions within the Black community to address health disparities. From u…

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Black Health, Asthma, and the Power of Community 18:50

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Black Health News You Can Use Discover critical insights into Black health issues as Doc and Dean tackle the challenges of asthma and health disparities impacting the African American community. This episode of BlackHealth News highlights the alarming statistics surrounding asthma, explores the importance of community solutions, and discusses the c…

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That Stockton Rush-Episode 279 51:06

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Welcome back for this week’s visit to the Village. This week we’ll review some offerings from Netflix as well as some movies you might want to watch or avoid. All that and we crown this week’s Awesome Villager.By The Village Elders

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Epic WTF 40:20

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The series of Epic Movie moments continues. This time it’s Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. What moments made you do a double take in movies?By The Village Elders

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Pee-Wee and Stitch-Episode 278 55:58

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We’re back with reviews this week and we have a lot to cover. We’ll discuss the Netflix documentary series Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden and the HBOMax documentary Pee Wee Himself. We’ll also bring you reviews of Fountain of Youth, Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning, and Lilo & Stitch. We’ll also crown an Awesome Villager.…

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Collected Moments: What the Green Bench Has Taught Us 5:47

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In this special five-minute episode, we take a step back to reflect. Gathered from conversations past, this mash-up features voices from our cherished guests—offering their most memorable stories, reflections, and wisdom shared from the Green Bench. These are the words that stuck with us, made us think, and reminded us what matters most. Whether yo…

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Epic Revenge Moments 39:21

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The battle continues as we decide which movie moment is the best for revenge.By The Village Elders

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Smile Like a Star: Dr. Catrise Austin on the Truth About Veneers 30:41

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Ready to transform your smile? In this episode, we’re sharing 4 simple steps to a healthier, brighter smile ✨ that you can start today! Join Dr. Catrise Austin, your trusted Doctor and celebrity dentist, as she breaks down the essentials of oral health and the truth about veneers. From brushing to flossing, mouthwash, and tongue scrapers, she’s got…

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Ryan’s Star Wars Tears-Awesome Village Episode 277 54:53

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It’s time again for reviews. We break down new seasons of White Lotus and Andor. We also bring reviews of A Deadly American Marriage and The Accountant 2. We also crown this week’s Awesome Villager.By The Village Elders

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ELDER LAW ATTORNEY HARRY MARGOLIS; LINDA KAFKA OF NEURODESIGN ACADEMY; Older Americans Month; May Mental Health Month; Pop Culture: Martin Sheen, Bradley Cooper, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen - New Films ... 1:37:48

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May is a BIG month and we have two great guests for this episode: Harry Margolis, Elder Law Attorney and Linda Kafka, Founder/Principal of Neuro Design Academy. Since May is both National Elder Law Month and Home Modification Month, these two experts are perfect for this episode to share valuable information caregivers do not want to miss! In our C…

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Epic Cinematic Moments 37:26

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The series continues as this time we decide which movie moment was so epic it was meant to be seen on the big screen.By The Village Elders

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Tales of the Thunderbolts*-Episode 276 59:04

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A little late this week, we meet to review the new Season of Andor and Tales of the Underworld on Disney+. We also share our thoughts on Sinners and Thunderbolts*.By The Village Elders

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Black Health Now: What's In Our Food, Our Shots, and Our Future? 3:37:48

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In this episode of Black Health Now, Dr. Michael LeNoir and George Pearson, PA, break down the latest headlines affecting Black health across the country. From the bold move by HHS Secretary Kennedy to remove harmful chemicals from our food, to the ongoing debate around vaccines, this conversation covers the most pressing topics shaping the health …

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Living with Juvenile Diabetes 25:14

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Discover the truth about managing diabetes for over 40 years in this critical discussion featuring Nicole Enix. In this powerful conversation presented by the African American Wellness Project, Nicole opens up about her journey living with type 1 diabetes, from adolescence to adulthood. She shares the challenges of growing up with this lifelong dis…

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Epic Laughs 38:18

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Part 2 of the series of epic moments in movies continues. This time with comedy. We’re going to nominate and pit against each other, the most epic moments in movie comedy. You won’t want to miss it.By The Village Elders

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Turkey , Yay-Episode 275 59:56

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Welcome back, visitors to the Village. This week, we’re back to our regularly scheduled thoughts on things worthy of your time. So let us tell you about Yellowjackets, Daredevil Born Again, Your Friends and Neighbors, The Amateur, and The Companion.By The Village Elders

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Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S. 12:21

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Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S. Sleep apnea, affecting millions of adults, including a significant portion of the African American community. Join the African-American Wellness Watch and Black Doctor Speak podcast as nurse practitioner Aiko Loo and expert at JIva Health as she…

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Epic Moments in Sci-fi 34:51

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Today we start a new series of episodes where we’ll be pitting the greatest moments in movies up against each other culminating in a massive bracket with all the winners. This week, we pit the greatest moments in Sci-fi movies against each other. Which one will it be?By The Village Elders

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ALL ABOUT AGING AND AI in APRIL with LAWRENCE KOSICK – GET SET UP and DOR SKULER – INTUITION ROBOTICS & ELLIQ; Caregiver Stress & Cortisol Face; Parkinson’s Community Clusters & Michael J. Fox & NAC Research ... 1:33:45

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We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older…

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For Val-Awesome Village Episode 274 54:36

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It’s a week that includes a few reviews of new things, a couple of revisits and we remember our Villiagers of the Year.By The Village Elders

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Is Our Health in Safe Hands? A Deep Dive with Dr. Mark Smith 24:50

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Welcome to Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning, where we confront the hard truths about healthcare in Black America. In this episode, host Dr. LeNoir joins forces with nationally recognized health expert Dr. Mark Smith of the University of California, San Francisco, to expose the alarming state of our healthcare system. Is our health tru…

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We Got Game 47:50

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This week, millions of budding craftsman will wait with baited breath to find out the answer to the question does the Minecraft movie suck? While we don’t yet know the answer, we do know this: for a long time, Hollywood has struggled with how to adapt video games into films. We’ll take you through the best to worst rated of these movies and tell yo…

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Val - Awesome Village Special Episode (8/18/2021) 48:02

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*Celebrate the life and career of the great Val Kilmer by revisiting this classic Kilmer-centric episode*Inspired by viewing of the documentary about his life, the Elders sit down discuss the life and career of Val Kilmer.By The Village Elders

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Greg Clones-Awesome Village Episode 273 56:42

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The Village Elders gather around the fire again to discuss all the things and some of the stuff. This week, we’ll tell your our thoughts on the finale of Severance Season 2. Glenn and John will also tell you why you should see Novocaine and September 5th. We’ll also crown this week’s Awesome Villager.…

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HIDDEN HEROES & DOLE CAREGIVER FELLOWS – TRIO OF TALKS WITH ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS; National TBI Awareness Month & Helpful Resources with Dr. Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation ... 1:55:48

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Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiv…

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Regularly Scheduled Programing-Episode 272 40:45

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Welcome back to our regular show of giving you reviews of movies and TV. This week we have a lot to discuss including Daredevil Born Again, The Righteous Gemstones and Paddington in Peru. All that, plus this week’s Awesome Villager is crowned.By The Village Elders

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SLEEP SECRETS FOR A HAPPIER HEALTHIER LIFE WITH DAN GARTENBERG CEO OF SLEEP SPACE; Food for Sleep for National Nutrition & Sleep Awareness Month; Companies That Care Day, Gene Hackman & Alzheimer’s 1:01:35

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Our first March episode kicks off with a great interview with Dan Gartenberg – Founder and CEO of SleepSpace in ceiebration of March National Sleep Awareness Month. As a national authority on sleep science, Dan shares his expertise in sleep science research to discover what helps us get better sleep but he also talks about the upside and downside o…

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Hack Men-Awesome Village Special Episode 35:02

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Following the loss of the great, Gene Hackman, we sit down to discuss his career and what roles were our favorites. Hackmania comes to the Village. You won’t want to miss it.By The Village Elders

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The Awards Show Ryan Didn’t Watch-Awesome Village Special Episode 55:30

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It’s that time of year again where we sit down to talk about an awards show for ten movies that many people haven’t seen. We’ll dissect the politics and the show and tell you what we think about this year’s Academy Awards.By The Village Elders

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Date Night-An Awesome Village Special 36:22

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Today, we bring you a pair of experiments as we test a box of goodies from Universal Yums. Then we each go over a movie we’ve watched with our wives and tell you whether it would be good for a date night.By The Village Elders

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Never Die-Awesome Village Episode 271 1:00:18

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It’s that time again. We bread break around the Village Council and dive into what you should devote your time to watching. This week, we’ll discuss The Fall of Diddy on MAX, American Primeval from Netflix, the season finale of Paramount+ and Showtime’s Dexter Original Sin and the series finale of Cobra Kai on Netflix. We’ll also review The Substan…

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HOW TO LIVE LONGER AT HOME WITH BARBARA SULLIVAN OF VILLAGE TO VILLAGE NETWORK, National Caregivers Day; National Heart Health and Cancer Awareness Month; Social Re-Wilding; Home Design Trends from KBIS ... 1:04:41

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Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregiver…

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Ryan Gives a Bad Grade-Awesome Village 270.2 1:03:50

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We continue last week’s episode by discussing the films we’ve seen. Get ready for reviews of movies like Dogman, A Real Pain, Section 31 and the Oscar nominated Emilia Perez. We’ll also remember some people we lost and crown the Awesome Villager from the past few weeks. You won’t want to miss it.By The Village Elders

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The Importance of Adult Vaccines with Dr. Obinna Nnedu & Dr. Michael LeNoir 21:55

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In this episode of the African American Wellness Watch, Dr. Michael LeNoir of the African American Wellness Project (AAWP) is joined by Dr. Obinna Nnedu, an infectious disease specialist at Ochsner Health and a leader with 100 Black Men, to discuss the critical role of adult vaccines in protecting personal and community health. Dr. Nnedu, a board-c…

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Colon Cancer on the Rise: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ralph Peterson & Dr. Michael 19:41

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Colon cancer is on the rise among younger individuals, making early screening and preventive measures more critical than ever. In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Michael LeNoir and expert gastroenterologist Dr. Ralph Peterson address the alarming increase in colon cancer cases, especially among Black communities. This video highlights the role of …

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Reflections on the Voices That Continue to Inspire 45:55

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Episode #75 - In this special episode, hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle celebrate two years of podcasting together and reflect on the Green Bench initiative. They take a look back at some of the most memorable moments, impactful stories, and inspiring guests who have shared their wisdom over the past two years. Special guest Ted Hudson, who…

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Meditations On The Small Screen-Awesome Village 270.1 46:29

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Yet again it has become that our episode is so big, we had to divide it in twain as though we were King Solomon being creepy with a baby. This week, you’ll get TV as we dive into programs like Kitchen Nightmares, Hollywood Squares, as well as the full season of Landman and the finale of Silo. So strap in and listen to this week and then return for …

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Stiller Severed 22:53

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Our conversation last week got us to thinking. Ben Stiller has had a huge career. We reviewed this in a past episode. With all these characters and the concept of severance…which of them would benefit the most from the procedure. We’ll talk through our bracket and decide. Let us know what you think.By The Village Elders

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You Smug Mother@$%&-Episode 269 1:02:19

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Welcome back to the village. We hope you’re all well. In this episode, we bring you our thoughts on the end of Disney+’s Star Wars Skeleton Crew as well as the Season 2 premiere of AppleTV+’s Severance. We’ll also bring you a review of Fly Me To The Moon and crown this week’s Awesome Villager.By The Village Elders

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! CES HIGHLIGHTS ON AGE-TECH AND CAREGIVING TECH WITH TV HOST DEBBIE DOTSON, How to Become a New Year’s Resolutionary for Caregiver Self-Care; Financial Wellness Month Tips, How Houseplants ... 58:00

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For the first episode of Season 5 we kick off the New Year with a great interview with Debbie Dotson, TV host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” about the latest products and trends in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sherri will also share financial self-care tips for January’s Financial Wellness Month that also help …

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New Year, New Pod (Episode 268) 44:45

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Welcome to 2025 and our first review show of the year. Sit back, relax and if you’re new to the podcast, make sure you subscribe.By The Village Elders

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Auld Lang Syne 54:21

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It’s the end of the year. We owe you a show that recaps the past and share hopes for the next year.By The Village Elders

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Super Man (Episode 267) 48:46

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In the wake of the James Gunn Superman trailer and the streaming release of the new, Christopher Reeve documentary on Max, we’ve sat down to talk about those and more as we bring you our thoughts on Dexter: Original Sin and Secret level along with series finales for Star Trek: Lower Decks and What We Do In The Shadows. You’ll also get reviews of Kr…

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Tidings of Awesome And Village (A Christmas Episode) 36:29

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Bells have jingled. Cookies have been eaten. Presents have changed hands. Now you’re preparing to go exchange some of those gifts and what better to listen to while you do it then a visit to the Awesome Village. We’ve dressed Ryan like a really surly snowman and we’ve gathered around to talk about movies that are debatably Christmas movies.…

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Matters of the Heart: Tackling Heart Disease in the African American Community 15:25

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Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the African American community, but knowledge is power. In this enlightening and empowering discussion, moderator George Strait is joined by three distinguished experts: Dr. Alden McDonald, Cardiologist at Stanford University, Dr. Coyness Ennix Jr., Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Michael LeNoir, Physic…