Best Vassar Podcasts (2025)

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Musician Phil Vassar (Pt 3) "25 Years of Paradise" 35:03

9d ago35:03

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This multi-award-winning singer-songwriter & piano-pounding hitmaker has many songs that have such intricate melodies that was immediate, despite lacking classical training, but with his tireless practice and an undeniable songwriting gift he certainly has crafted a unique sound that has blended hearfelt lyrics with irresistible hooks. Not only is …

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Episode 63 (with Chris Maddock) 1:16:24

7h ago1:16:24

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I had a great time talking with comedian Chris Maddock about the lives and deaths of his parents, great Minneapolis comedians that passed too soon, keeping friends’ memories alive by telling their old jokes, what happens after you die, and a couple other things too. THANKS FOR LISTENING! FOLLOW CHRIS MADDOCK: instagram.com/thechrismaddock FOLLOW TH…

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A Conversation with Torrey Maldonado 48:03

1d ago48:03

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In this episode of Conversations @ The Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon chats with Torrey Maldonado '96, an educator and author who served as Vassar's 2025 Commencement speaker. Dixon and Maldonado talked about his most recent novel "Hands" and how the themes of the novel are applicable to teenagers, college graduates, and older adults.…

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Schizophrenia: Broken Pieces and the God Who Mends Them - A Conversation with Simonetta Carr 29:32

1d ago29:32

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When a son, sister, or grandchild begins to behave in unexpected and disturbing ways, family members hope it is simply a phase. For some, it is instead a life-time illness – schizophrenia. The diagnosis of schizophrenia can bring shock, fear, and worry to everyone involved. But in the midst of the numerous challenges, hope doesn’t have to die. In t…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actress, Writer & Director Debra De Liso (Slumber Party Massacre) 1:09:51

4d ago1:09:51

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This next guest is a multi-talented in many different aspects: Working as an actor, choreographer/dancer, director, playwright and teacher. She also played the title role in a critically acclaimed production of "Agnes of God" at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. However most of our fans know her as part of the horror classic "Slumber Party Massac…

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Grace and the New Creation | Genesis 8:20–9:17 32:43

5d ago32:43

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Scripture: Genesis 8:20–9:17 Key Takeaways: + God will not let evil prevail + God saves by grace - 1 Peter 3:20–21 + God honors faith - Hebrews 11:7 + God has another Day of Judgment coming - Matthew 24:36–44By JR Vassar

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The Thin String of Hope | Genesis 7:11-8:19 29:24

9d ago29:24

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Scripture: Genesis 7:11-8:19 Key Takeaways: Genesis 1:31 Genesis 3:15 + God’s judgement is severe Genesis 7:11-23 - a. It’s devastating Genesis 7:21-22 - b. All encompassing + God’s character is consistent - a. In His standard Genesis 7:16 - b. In His grace Genesis 8:1 + God’s salvation is sufficient Genesis 7:17 - a. It overcomes death - b. It sus…

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Jeff Fischer, CEO, Volante Senior Living 33:52

9d ago33:52

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In today's episode of Transform, we sit down with Volante Senior Living CEO Jeff Fischer.Since joining Volante in July 2024, CEO Fischer and his leadership team have worked to improve staff retention, reduce turnover and improve workplace culture in an effort to solidify operations in a preamble to future growth. While the company focuses on operat…

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Praying Through the Fog of Suffering - A Conversation with Bob Allums 42:39

8d ago42:39

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Pastor Bob Allums, husband and father, learned at thirty-two years of age that he faced the battle of his life against throat and mouth cancer. The possibility that the disease and treatment would destroy his ability to speak, to preach and teach was real. Before the diagnosis, Bob struggled with overwhelming depression, a darkness whose roots he c…

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Episode 62 (with Brian Enck) 1:13:58

11d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Comedian Brian Enck came on the podcast and told me about the life, memory, and questionable fashion choices of his late best friend, how he saved the day at Brian’s wedding, his sudden death in 2023, still communicating with him via writing letters in a journal, the surreality of having a gay man’s funeral in a homophobic church, and eulogizing a …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Chris Franzbalu on "The Last Mob Lawyer" 39:09

11d ago39:09

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The book we are going to be talking about “The Last Mob Lawyer” presents a rare glimpse behind the curtain of some of the mob’s best-kept secrets, (and including a Jimmy Hoffa Story) and they are being told by the only man still alive to share them. Let’s welcome S.M. Chris Franzbalu! The Last Mob Lawyer Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Mob-Lawy…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Musician Ronny Criss (Julia) 28:56

15d ago28:56

28:56

This next guest has a new single called “Julia” that really shows you how he blends his rich baritone with an evocative and musical soundtrack and certainly is less traditional “story-telling” and gives more of a cinematic “storytelling feeling”. Let's welcome Mr. Ronny Criss! Ronny Criss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronnycrissmusic Crazy Tra…

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Faith That Doesn't Quit - A Conversation with Andrea Herzer 46:15

16d ago46:15

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Andrea Herzer, a woman well acquainted with long term debilitating health issues, having spent the last twenty years with multiple illnesses, including regional pain syndrome and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, joins Sharon Betters for this Help & Hope podcast. Numerous times Andrea experienced moments of hope only to have it dashed by another diagnosis, a…

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God’s Grief | Genesis 6-7:5 28:15

18d ago28:15

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Scripture: Genesis 6-7:5 Key Takeaways: Isaiah 46:8-11 Malachi 3:6 Psalm 18:30 + God grieves/regrets = A providential, heartfelt response resulting in a planned course of action + 2 Truths of God’s Grief The Seriousness of Sin · The Justice of God + Big Question – Why is Noah spared?By Scott Berry

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Episode 61 (with Tim Limbrick) 1:03:05

19d ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Comedian Tim Limbrick came over and we talked about his father’s life as a preacher, his sudden death in Liberia, the difficulties in bringing a loved one’s remains back to America from a different continent, the finite amount of PTO that we all have, and Baggage, the one man show he wrote to unpack all of this. FOLLOW TIM LIMBRICK: instagram.com/l…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Former WWF Announcer Sean Mooney 56:19

21d ago56:19

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This next guest is a news anchor at KVOA (NBC affiliate) in Tucson, Arizona, but is probably best know for hosting the "Event Center" on Superstars & Wrestling Challenge, but also stuff on Coliseum Video. Let's not forget that he was also an interviewer on many PPV's. Let's Welcome Sean Mooney! Sean Mooney IG: https://www.instagram.com/realseanmoon…

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See Me, Not My Disability - A Conversation with Tim Merkel 36:28

23d ago36:28

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How do you pursue your dreams when congenital muscular dystrophy threatens your independence? When you are born with muscular dystrophy, you face a life of muscles breaking down, and therefore being unable to keep up with growth spurts. During a normal growth spurt, Tim’s spine curved so rapidly, that without a full spinal fusion, he would die. At …

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Cain and Abel | Genesis 4:1-16 38:31

24d ago38:31

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Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16 Key Takeaways: + The Nature of Worship True Religion vs Transactional Ritual Hebrews 11:4 1 John 3:11-13 + The Nature of Sin + The Nature of God Hebrews 12:24

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Stuntwoman Patricia M. Peters (Batman Returns, Army of Darkness) 22:39

24d ago22:39

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This next guest has certainly known her way around a stunt or two as she has been a part of some of this fan base’s favorite movies, films like 1992’s Batman Returns (starting Michael Keaton & Michelle Pfeiffer), Army of Darkness (Bruce Campbell & part of the Evil Dead series), Transformers: Age of Extinction. We are in Parsipany, NJ at “Chiller Th…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actress & Casting Director Eliza Roberts (Animal House, Hippo) 42:34

26d ago42:34

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This next guest is known for “National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), The Tasmanian Devil (2021) and Hippo (2023). She has also been doing many other things as well such as being a Casting Director, a manager of 1 & has learned many aspects of the entertainment biz. Let's welcome Eliza Roberts! Eliza Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Comedian Maddy Smith (MTV's Wild & Out) 25:59

29d ago25:59

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Our next guest is a Nationally touring comedian that is funny as hell & certainly has a quick wit and cutting roasts as well as having a lack of fear of what comes out of her mouth! We discuss the PC culture of being funny, but also putting together material. Let's welcome Ms. Maddy Smith! Maddy Smith IG: https://www.instagram.com/Somaddysmith Webs…

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Michael Emery, Curana Health, and Stephanie Boreale, Watermark Retirement Communities 18:36

29d ago18:36

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As the senior living industry continues to experience rising acuity rates and greater expectations from residents and their loved ones, operators across the country are rethinking how they deliver care and turning to remote patient monitoring (RPM) as a solution.On the latest episode of Transform from Senior Housing News, Michael Emery, Executive V…

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Doing Life with Your Adult Children - A Conversation with Jim Burns 51:03

30d ago51:03

51:03

Almost 40% of young adults live with their parents or grandparents. This is the highest percentage in 70 years. The last time young adults did life in such proximity to their parents or grandparents was just before the Depression. Then it was out of financial need. Today it seems there is a whole different perspective on the part of the young adult…

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Lifted Up to Heaven | Acts 1:1-11 34:08

1M ago34:08

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Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Key Takeaways: + Lifted up to a Place of Honor John 17:4–5 Philippians 2:5–11 “Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” – C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity + Lifted up to a Place of Intercession Hebrews 7:22–26 1 John 2:1–2 Luke 22:31–34 + Lifted up to a P…

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Episode 60 (with Shea Vassar) 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

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Comedian Shea Vassar came on the podcast and we talked about losing her mother to cancer, being surprised by death even when you see it coming, processing grief through joke writing, the tasks we do to occupy our time after loss, and letting go of guilt. FOLLOW SHEA: instagram.com/justsheavassar FOLLOW MICAH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOLLOW THE PO…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Troma President & Co-Founder Lloyd Kaufman 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This next guest is certainly no stranger to the entertainment business, but not only is he no stranger to the business he certainly has been marching to the beat of his own drum for over 50 years, as he has had working relationships with both “mainstream” entertainment, but also been a champion of the independent scene as he is the President of Tro…

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Healing After Abortion - A Conversation with Lovette Vassar 27:43

1M ago27:43

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When Lovette told her mother she was pregnant, her mother took her to an abortion clinic despite protests and tears. A few months later, Lovette was again pregnant, and though she cried, she followed the routine and returned to the abortion clinic. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Lovette shares her story with hope that her journey to heal…

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A Conversation with Naomi Seligman 48:18

1M ago48:18

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In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line host Wesley Dixon chats with Naomi Seligman '55, Oracle board member and senior partner at Ostriker von Simson. Wes and Naomi talk about her time at Vassar, the legacy of her mentor, Vassar alum and professor, Grace Hopper '28, and Seligman's own career and experience as a successful entrepreneur in …

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Vassar Byrd, CEO of Kendal Corporation 37:23

1M ago37:23

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The Kendal Corporation envisions a future senior living landscape that moves beyond traditional continuing care retirement community models to identify new ways of serving older adults in the future, specifically aimed at affordability and intergenerational living. This comes as Kendal continues to redevelop campuses to best position communities to…

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Episode 59 (with Brian Rabadeau) 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

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Comedian Brian Rabadeau came over and we talked about his close relationship growing up with his father, the falling-out they had during the pandemic, the bitterness that followed when he passed away from Covid, feeling sympathy for victims of propaganda, remembering his father’s legacy of helping others though his work with A.A, and learning to le…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with "Supermouth" Dave Drason Pt. 3 (2025) 1:26:44

1M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

This next guest is a Detroit Wrestling Historian, Last Credited Manager for The Sheik, Photographer & running on the beaches of Santa Monica, shooting hoops with the Big Cat Ernie Ladd. We are going to be discussing about “Throwdown Theatre” in which you can get your hands on a new set of “old school” wrestling cards (with pictures being taken by o…

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Raising Sexually Healthy Kids - A Conversation with Dan and Heather Wilson 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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It's tougher than ever to be both a kid and a parent today. The world's culture is continually pushing an anything goes sexuality on our children. What’s a parent to do in order to help their children navigate their sexuality, social media, the ever-present temptation of pornography, the continuous bombardment of our sexually explicit culture. In t…

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When I Am Lifted Up | John 12:20-33 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Scripture: John 12:20-33 Key Takeaways: + By his death, Jesus opens up heaven to the world. + By his death, Jesus shows us how to truly live. Galatians 6:14 + The world no longer tells me how to live and the world no longer tells me if I’m truly living.

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Episode 58 (with Katherine Gorham) 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

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Comedian Katherine Gorham told me about the sudden loss of father in 2023, when her college friend lost his battle with cancer, the spiritual self-gaslighting that came after the losses, how the same insurance company that screwed her dad over is now her current employer’s third party healthcare provider, and I talk about the surprisingly large amo…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Wrestling Legend & Trainer Les Thatcher 1:32:25

2M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

This next guest is Cincinnati born & bread, NWA Rookie of the Year, Spent a good majority of career in the Southeast regions of the old territory system. We get into talking about legends like Johnny Valentine, Buddy Rogers. We also talk about "Hot Shotting" Territories , Being able to tell stories & starting as carpenters , Working with each other…

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A Conversation w/ Lloyd Braun 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line host Wesley Dixon chats with Lloyd Braun '80 who served as Chairman of ABC Entertainment Group among other roles. Wes and Lloyd talk about the evolution of the entertainment industry and the role of the internet in shaping the media landscape.By Vassar

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Motherhood, Shame and Guilt - A Conversation with Barbara Juliani 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Barbara Juliani and Jane Anne Wilson join Sharon Betters to talk about those feelings every mother experiences at one time or another. This conversation follows an interview with Barbara about prodigal children. Barbara and her father Jack Miller co-authored Come Back, Barbara, a raw and transparent story of Barbara’s rebellion against her parents …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Mark & Phil Lister "Dixiana" 28:59

2M ago28:59

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These next guests make a triumphant return to help bring hope hope and unity in times of adversity with all the craziness that has been going on latley. “Lifeline of America” is a song that is a true thank you to first responders on the six month anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Proceeds of this song is to help benefit victim's through “Samaritan’s…

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The Ruin and the Restoration | Genesis 3:7-24 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24 Key Takeaways: + The Ruin “The effects of sin touch all of creation; no created thing is in principle untouched by the corrosive effects of the fall. Whether we look at societal structures such as the state of the family, or cultural pursuits such as art or technology, or bodily functions such as sexuality or eating, or an…

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FINAL_Vassar_The_Call_04062025_0930 2:48

2M ago2:48

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FINAL_Vassar_The_Call_04062025_0930 by Stories & StuffBy Stories & Stuff

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When Parents Feel Like Failures - A Conversation with Lauren Whitman 43:17

2M ago43:17

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If you’re a parent, it’s likely you have had more than one sleepless night reviewing the mistakes and perceived failures of that day. We resign ourselves to carry the emotions of fear, guilt, shame, and regret for the rest of our lives. But do we have to just let these emotions hang around and take over our thinking? The answer is no! Co-hosts Shar…

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Episode 57 (with Ricky Sim) 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

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By Micah Walsh

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The Fall | Genesis 3:1-7 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7 Key Takeaways: + The Serpent - Revelation 12:7–9 - Ephesians 6:12 + The Scheme - Ephesians 6:11 - 2 Corinthians 2:10–11 Questions God’s Word Questions God’s Truthfulness Questions God’s Goodness Appeals to our Desires - 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 + The Sin - 2 Corinthians 11:2–3 - John 8:44…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Jeffrey Sitcov & Justine Bethel (Doors of Change) 28:55

2M ago28:55

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This next episode we have the opportunity help promote a great organization that tries to help the homeless youth, but also try to help get them services needed to not only survive, but thrive. Doors of Change has their home base in San Diego, CA, but they also have supporting outreach in cities like Los ANgeles, Chicago, Buffalo & Washington DC. L…

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Can You Just Sit with Me? - A Conversation with Natasha Smith 28:08

2M ago28:08

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Days, months, and years after the loss of her sister, Natasha Smith tried to hide the grief she carried. But the pandemic took away her ability to hide her sorrow and her five-year-old’s response to her unexpected tears gave her permission to grieve – not in a room by herself but with her daughter. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Natasha …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actor Jeremy Ray Taylor (It & It: Chapter 2) 34:54

2M ago34:54

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This next guest is the pride of Bluff City, Tennessee, and certainly has made an impact in film fans’ memories, as “Ben Hanscom” from It (2017) & It: Chapter 2 (2019). When he’s not acting he is a huge car guy, as along with his friend Matt, they are two car guys doing what they wish as they have “Half Torques” as they have a podcast, vlogging car …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Sports Talk Radio Host Glen Macnow 35:34

2M ago35:34

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Born in NYC this next guest has certainly done so much in his reporting career, a Political Reporter early in his newspaper career, went from Florida to Detroit and finally landing in Philadelphia working for the Inquirer. He made the transition from Newspaper to Radio in 1993 (WIP) while it was still young in it’s history. Let’s not forget that he…

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Episode 56 (with Delia Kemph) 1:09:44

2M ago1:09:44

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Comedian Delia Kemph came over and told me about the life and memory of her father Dean, the friends who showed up to support in the aftermath, singing at his funeral, and doing stand up for the first time ever on his birthday five years after he passed. FOLLOW DELIA KEMPH: instagram.com/delia.kemph FOLLOW MICAH WALSH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOL…

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The Gift of Marriage | Genesis 2:18-25 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Key Takeaways: + Marriage is a good gift from God. + Marriage is designed for companionship and partnership “…not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” – Matthew Henr…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Michael Wall (Host of Too Opinionated Podcast) 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Have you ever wanted to talk to someone about all your cool theories on movies, tv shows, and comics, but every time you start to talk to someone they splash hot coffee in your face? Well we have some great news for you, as we invited the host of the award winning Too Opinionated Podcast! Too Opinionated has interviewed hundreds of the best people …

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